The classic, quote/unquote, craft of songwriting still works; it still is relevant. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes classic craft quote
Melody is the single most important thing to any song, period. I don't care what anybody says, it trumps everything. Not because that's my opinion but because I think it's actually indisputable fact. The human brain retains melody easier than it retains words. It's that simple. Ryan Tedder braincareeasy share on social
The cool thing about writing music, writing anything, is that once you publish it, it's there forever. Ryan Tedder coolforevermusic Change image and share on social
I think the true test of a pop song, for me, and I've talked to a lot of other writers about this, is you take your demo, you pop it in your car and you drive down Sunset Blvd. to Santa Monica, and that's the Hollywood car test. Ryan Tedder blvdcardemo share on social
In France, we don't yet have the craft that American TV does or big studios like Paramount. It was so cool going through those famous gates when you have your own little pass and picture on it. Woo hoo, I'm going to work! Lizzie Brochere americanbigcool share on social
Sometimes I wish my first word was 'quote,' so that on my death bed, my last words could be 'end quote.' Steven Wright beddeathend Change image and share on social
My style is Edie Sedgwick meets Grace Jones, or Audrey Hepburn meets Salt 'n' Pepa. Strong and feisty but still classic. Estelle audreyclassicedie Change image and share on social
