• Grah1
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Topic: Inspiration

Where does inspiration come from for new songs .I find I am drawing more on personal experiences some from way back  some recent.I keep a writing pad at the bed side and jot things down if I wake in the night

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Re: Inspiration

good idea, i usually get my inspiration in the shower, reminds me, i need a waterproof writing pad.....

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Re: Inspiration

you know I once heard a famous artist (Darn if i can remember who) say that every one of his early hits were all about the same girl, even after 15 yrs she could still inspire songs.  I have that place I go to also. As of now I have 4 songs that are inspired by the same girl from long ago. (I guess you never do forget your first girl who twisted you out) .  My recent ones have been inspired by just looking around my town, and watching the news or interesting clips on FB.  The darker ones start there, and I go into a imaginary story line and make the target real.  That is probably the best way I can describe it.  and some just hit me out of no where LOLOL.

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