Hi Pete,

Opinions are like, ummmm..noses..we all have one. [Linked Image] Of course opinions matter. That is why when I write something new I always ask family and friends if it is working...and...why I ALSO ask folks inside the industry for their opinions too. [Linked Image] The big difference is that the industry folks can probably tell me WHY something is or is not working. That part of it only comes along with years of listening and analyzing lyrics, music and production of songs. There truly is no substitute for common sense, but by the same token, there is also no substitute for the discipline that is necessary to truly understand songs. That doesn't come from a book...but there are books out there that can definitely help...provided people are sufficiently motivated to want to learn the WHYs of songwriting. At this point in my own professional evolution, I need to understand those WHYs in order to strengthen my writing.

The opinions of everyday folks are important. They truly do represent the buying public. The real issue, however, is that a song will never GET to them unless it passes through a lot of hands first...and THOSE are the folks whose opinions we have to deal with to get a song cut by a major label artist.

As for feeling sorry for me when folks dismiss my lengthy commentary [Linked Image] I wouldn't be overly concerned. I rarely do that more than once on any individual. Not everybody is here for the same reasons. I do my best to help just like you and everyone else. But..I also learn quickly who is receptive to suggestions and who isn't. Sure doesn't mean that every idea or suggestion that I or anyone else offers needs to be taken!! YOWZA..that would be a terrible mistake. It is always up to the writer to decide if a suggestion improves the lyric or not. Every person here is valuable...and their opinions all matter...even yours! [Linked Image] [Linked Image]

As for lengthy critiques...it certainly isn't the size that matters. [Linked Image] It's the quality of the experience. LOL

Hugs,
Bobbie

[This message has been edited by Bobbie Gallup (edited 11-26-2006).]

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