Why do all my songs sound like other songs?

Why do all my songs sound like other songs?

Most frequently, it’s the melody — not usually the lyric — that sounds like something else. And it’s more specific than that… it’s often the shape of the melody. So if you find that you’ve accidentally co-opted some other songwriter’s melody, change enough of your own that the shape is different.

Do all my songs sound the same?

A: If you have a “signature sound” – your songs all have a recognizable style and sound – there’s nothing necessarily wrong with that. To my ears, many of Jackson Browne’s songs sound very similar in terms of music and vocals, and he’s certainly successful.

How do you make music sound better even?

How to Make Your Music Sound Better

1. Begin with good writing and structure.
2. Know what a song that “sounds good” actually sounds like.
3. Take stock of your talents.
4. Collaborate.
5. Be clear on the genre you’re working in and its main components.
6. Trust your work to the professionals.
7. Keep working on your own skills.

What if my music sounds like another song?

If your song sounds recognisably like part of another song, and the other side can demonstrate in court that copying has occurred, you could end up owing someone a lot of money, or even lose ownership of your own work. And sometimes a musical idea becomes so common that it enters shared ownership.

Why do I hear music differently?

Synesthesia — Technically, synesthesia is a rare occurrence when the stimulation of one sense also activates a second, different sense. This is often manifested in musicians when they hear different notes and simultaneously visualize them as different colors.

Why do I sound different sometimes?

When you speak, your vocal cords create sound waves that travel through the air to reach your inner ear. This means that your voice usually sounds fuller and deeper to you than it really is. That’s why when you hear your voice on a recording, it usually sounds higher and weaker than you think it should.

Why do all old songs sound the same?

But you’re right, it does all sound the same. Every element of the recording process, from the first takes to the final tweaks, has been evolved with one simple aim: control. And that control often lies in the hands of a record company desperate to get their song on the radio.

What songs have the same beat?

20 Hit Songs That Actually Sound Exactly the Same

• Selena Gomez’s “Same Old Love” and Camila Cabello’s “Havana”
• Kesha’s “TiK ToK” and Katy Perry’s “California Gurls”
• Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and Madonna’s “Express Yourself”
• Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” ft.

Does bass make music sound better?

The Bass control will cause your speaker to boost or cut these frequencies in what you are listening to. It’s important to realise that a bass boost is not creating new sound, but instead it is boosting the sensitivity of the speaker. If listening to music, you will hear a louder bass drum (or beat).

How do you know if your a good mix?

How To Tell When Your Mix Is Finished

1. You Can Hear Each Instrument Clearly.
2. You Can Understand Every Word of the Lyrics.
3. The Mix Is Glued Together.
4. There Are No Technical Issues with the Mix.
5. It Grows and Changes Over Time.
6. It Sounds Good Compared to Other Songs.
7. It Sounds Good on Multiple Sound Systems.

Is it bad to sound like another artist?

Imitating your influences is a bad way to honor the artists you love. Making music that’s meant to sound just like an artist you love is one of the worst ways to honor their legacy. If you really want to honor your influences, get out there and experiment with your own music.

Are melodies copyrighted?

COPYRIGHT WORKS IN A SONG. A song is the combination of melody and words. Each is protected by copyright: the melody as a musical work and the lyrics as a literary work. The song is protected by copyright once it has been ‘fixed’ in a form that can be copied, such as being written down or recorded.