Lyrics First – Music Later

I’m currently in the process of writing a new song (that would make 10 done or in progress now if you’re counting). This time, for the first time, I’ve got lyrical content before musical content. I’ve got theme for the song that I’ve broken down into chapters, and started putting lyrics to write the chapters. For the first time I have totally no idea how the music for this should go or will go. I’m hoping that when the lyrics are finished the melody will be obvious and that will allow me to write the music. This is a new thing for me and it came totally natural rather than a forced effort. I may make a point of blogging a little more about this song as as it progresses just to document how it goes as fully writing the lyrics before playing a note is so alien for me. With 1 songs available I’m getting close to the point of being able to shove out my home recorded EP project, while working on what songs I want to put together for a longer project with more experienced studio people. I know it’s been quiet for a while and in honesty my musical activity has been quiet too, but it’s still progressing.