Song Critique

skysidhe · 12-12-2009, 10:19 AM

I found that critiques don't work but then I don't have any music background.

I know what would make a song sound better and I know what I don't like about a song but just saying so when someone asks how they like their new song any critique just comes off as a bummer. I really don't think some musicians want honesty even when your best intentions are to help their career advance.

I really hate placating though and lying. It's a hard call.

edit- my choice would be between 1 and 2 depending on if she asked for advice. If she didn't ask I would chose option 1 because if she has just begun then she needs to experiment. The more confidence she can get the better she will be at figuring things out for herself. I guess I've decided on #1.

Spexxvet · 12-12-2009, 10:49 AM

Be mostly kind, but point out the problem areas that need attention.

And write it down. That way she'll be able to use it as a reference, and later, when she's not talking with Uncle Inthemusicbiz, maybe she'll notice the constructive parts.

View Poll Results: How hard should I critique?
Be as gentle as a newborn fawn, and tell her she's the next Joni Mitchell.	2	15.38%
Be mostly kind, but point out the problem areas that need attention	7	53.85%
Be brutal, critique hard, but say one nice thing so that she doesn't go Ophelia on my ass	4	30.77%
Change my pitch up, smack my bitch up	0	0%
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12-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Be mostly kind, but point out the problem areas that need attention. And write it down. That way she'll be able to use it as a reference, and later, when she's not talking with Uncle Inthemusicbiz, maybe she'll notice the constructive parts. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-12-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I found that critiques don't work but then I don't have any music background. I know what would make a song sound better and I know what I don't like about a song but just saying so when someone asks how they like their new song any critique just comes off as a bummer. I really don't think some musicians want honesty even when your best intentions are to help their career advance. I really hate placating though and lying. It's a hard call. edit- my choice would be between 1 and 2 depending on if she asked for advice. If she didn't ask I would chose option 1 because if she has just begun then she needs to experiment. The more confidence she can get the better she will be at figuring things out for herself. I guess I've decided on #1. Last edited by skysidhe; 12-12-2009 at 10:35 AM.

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