New Songwriting & Gear Blog

Vermeer · 29th June 2007, 07:31 PM

Hey guys,

I’ve been adding some content to my new blog for a few days now. It focuses on songwriting gear, which obviously includes synths, guitars, recording gear and software.

So, come check it out and leave your comments!

SongHacker

Vermeer

Vermeer · 3rd July 2007, 03:41 AM

BTW, if you have some suggestions regarding gear that is oriented toward songwriters, I'm listenin'.

So far the most popular post has been "Best DAW For Songwriters". So I think I'll be expending on that in future posts.

Thanks for visiting and don't be shy to leave your comments ;

Vermeer

Vermeer · 11th July 2007, 01:20 AM

I just added a new entry on Jim Vallance ("Summer Of 69'", "Cut Like A Knife", "Run To You", "Rag Doll"). This is required reading for anyone interested in rock 'n roll songwriting ;)

SongHacker

Vermeer

Vermeer · 1st August 2007, 06:15 PM

Here a selection from recent updates:

Lyrics Metering
It's especially interesting for those who write lyrics only.

Songs Spare Parts
How to see songs as a collection of independant hooks that can be rearranged into new songs.

Let me know if it's useful and/or if I've missed something.

Vermeer

remo · 2nd August 2007, 12:21 PM

thanks for this blog...

Empty Planet · 2nd August 2007, 12:55 PM

Cool, nice work!

Cheers.

Vermeer · 2nd August 2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks guys,

This blog is a lot of fun and it allows me to clarify certain ideas that I have about the technical aspect of songwriting and how to use gear for that purpose.

I also get to contact some very talented songwriters and learn from them too. See the latest entry:

Songwriter Home Studios
See what sucessful internet-based songwriters are using to get their professional sound on a budget.

Vermeer

Vermeer · 3rd August 2007, 08:30 AM

Today's entry:

Roger Manning Jr’s: Songwriting Like It’s 1970
Think you've got GAS? This guy has got it bad. That's OK, 'cause he write some awesome tunes and actually plays everything.

Vermeer

TBlizz · 3rd August 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermeer

Today's entry:

Roger Manning Jr’s: Songwriting Like It’s 1970

His brother Chris is doing mixes for a special price of $300,- (only this week) on eSession
The mix he does for me now sounds great; talent was given out in abundance to this family.

Thought people might be interested in that.

Cheers,
Martijn.

Vermeer · 3rd August 2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBlizz

His brother Chris is doing mixes for a special price of $300,- (only this week) on eSession
The mix he does for me now sounds great; talent was given out in abundance to this family.

Thought people might be interested in that.

Cheers,
Martijn.

Do you have a link toward his brother's web site? I found a few things about a Chris Manning who is a musician, but I'm not sure he is the one.

Vermeer

TBlizz · 3rd August 2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermeer

Do you have a link toward his brother's web site? I found a few things about a Chris Manning who is a musician, but I'm not sure he is the one.

Vermeer

The Official Band and Witchdoctor of JELLYFISH - Chris Manning!!

All Music

Vermeer · 18th September 2007, 09:32 AM

Hi there,

I just added some new articles on my blog. SongHacker

This week:

* Serj Tankian Interviews Serj Tankian

* Chris Applebaum’s Video Stylin’

* Hanson Vs The Record Industry

* Mary Gigby fake life

Check them out and let me know what you think.

- Nick -

Vermeer · 2nd October 2007, 01:12 PM

Hello my friends! This morning, I’ve updated my songwriting blog with the following articles:

* Mutt Lange’s Hi-Tech Songwriting – One of the most prolific songwriter of our time.

I'm wondering how many of you were influenced by Mutt Lange's style of songwriting. With hit songs in pop, rock and country, he is
bound to have left a mark on a few budding songwriters. I know that he did for me.

* The Musak Test Technique – Stress test your song using cheese.

* I Can Dream About You -- Most Well-Proportioned Song?

Good readin’

- Nick -

travista00 · 2nd October 2007, 05:49 PM

great blog! keep up the good work!

Vermeer · 2nd October 2007, 05:59 PM

Thanks Travis,

BTW, if anyone has more info on Mutt Lange's songwriting techniques, I'm listenning. A while back Mike Chipley did spill the beans here on Gearslutz, but that's was the tip of the iceberg.

- Nick -

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Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	BTW, if you have some suggestions regarding gear that is oriented toward songwriters, I'm listenin'. So far the most popular post has been "Best DAW For Songwriters". So I think I'll be expending on that in future posts. Thanks for visiting and don't be shy to leave your comments ; Vermeer __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools Last edited by Vermeer; 12th July 2007 at 12:28 AM. Reason: Too much traffic to one page of the blog

11th July 2007, 01:20 AM	#3
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	I just added a new entry on Jim Vallance ("Summer Of 69'", "Cut Like A Knife", "Run To You", "Rag Doll"). This is required reading for anyone interested in rock 'n roll songwriting ;) SongHacker Vermeer __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

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Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Here a selection from recent updates: Lyrics Metering It's especially interesting for those who write lyrics only. Songs Spare Parts How to see songs as a collection of independant hooks that can be rearranged into new songs. Let me know if it's useful and/or if I've missed something. Vermeer __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

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remo Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 388	thanks for this blog...

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Empty Planet Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 674	Cool, nice work! Cheers. __________________ .......... . "You can only get as good as you can tell you suck." ............................................. ...................--Peeder

2nd August 2007, 05:00 PM	#7
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Thanks guys, This blog is a lot of fun and it allows me to clarify certain ideas that I have about the technical aspect of songwriting and how to use gear for that purpose. I also get to contact some very talented songwriters and learn from them too. See the latest entry: Songwriter Home Studios See what sucessful internet-based songwriters are using to get their professional sound on a budget. Vermeer __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

3rd August 2007, 08:30 AM	#8
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Roger Manning Jr’s: Songwriting Like It’s 1970 Today's entry: Roger Manning Jr’s: Songwriting Like It’s 1970 Think you've got GAS? This guy has got it bad. That's OK, 'cause he write some awesome tunes and actually plays everything. Vermeer __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

18th September 2007, 09:32 AM	#12
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Hi there, I just added some new articles on my blog. SongHacker This week: * Serj Tankian Interviews Serj Tankian * Chris Applebaum’s Video Stylin’ * Hanson Vs The Record Industry * Mary Gigby fake life Check them out and let me know what you think. - Nick - __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

2nd October 2007, 01:12 PM	#13
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Hello my friends! This morning, I’ve updated my songwriting blog with the following articles: * Mutt Lange’s Hi-Tech Songwriting – One of the most prolific songwriter of our time. I'm wondering how many of you were influenced by Mutt Lange's style of songwriting. With hit songs in pop, rock and country, he is bound to have left a mark on a few budding songwriters. I know that he did for me. * The Musak Test Technique – Stress test your song using cheese. * I Can Dream About You -- Most Well-Proportioned Song? Good readin’ - Nick - __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

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travista00 Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 151	great blog! keep up the good work! __________________ ------------------------------- Travis Huff @ BK Ent Group http://www.travishuff.com

2nd October 2007, 05:59 PM	#15
Vermeer Gear maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 168	Thanks Travis, BTW, if anyone has more info on Mutt Lange's songwriting techniques, I'm listenning. A while back Mike Chipley did spill the beans here on Gearslutz, but that's was the tip of the iceberg. - Nick - __________________ SongHacker - XSong & other songwriting tools

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