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Thursday, July 7, 2011

20 reasons a song can succeed



1 - An undeniably memorable chorus melody


2 - An undeniably addictive repetitive riff


3 - An undeniably memorable chorus text-hook


4 - A universally appealing subject, individually expressed


5 - An occasional sonic logo that leaves you wanting to hear it again.


6 - An overall arrangement/production that leaves you wanting it again


7 - An overall style that puts it firmly in the style-of-the-moment


8 - A rhythmical groove that is undeniably infectious


9 - A repetitive/hypnotic chant-like vocal phrase


10 - A complexity to the arrangement / production that needs many plays to digest


11 - A story to the text that keeps you glued through to a satisfying conclusion


12 - A unique extraordinary vocal / collective performance


13 - A singer’s charismatic vocal character / timbre


14 - Inexplicable mystique / magic to the overall arr / prod


15 - Uplifting quality that just makes you flat-out happy


16 - Sympathetic emotion that harmonises with your state of mind


17 - Pace and excitement that infuses the listener with energy


18 - The totality relaxes and soothes the troubled mind


19 - Surprising / unexpected twists and turns that tease or please


20 - Reassuring familiarity that comforts


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