Kat,
Thanks for letting me know this unexpected consequence of what I’ve written. That’s great, and thanks for forwarding my posts too!
I appreciate you letting me know! And apologize for the late reply.
Best wishes,
Tony

This is Kat Sullivan and Doris is my mom who lives in Texas. She is 90, a classically trained pianist and on Facebook! She’s read your blog a couple times when I’ve forwarded it on Facebook and really enjoyed it. Yesterday she read your blog about using bridges. She went back to read it again and couldn’t find it so I’m signing her up to get your blog via email.

She always struggled with pop music. After reading your blog she said it’s because the structure is so different. Your blog helped her understand it a little better but I don’t think she will decide to like pop music! But this gives her another way to stay sharp and connected with music.

I miss hearing her play and so wish I could’ve learned more from her when I was younger! Because of your blog, she emailed me a more technical explanation of classical music structure which I don’t really understand. So now she and I have a “bridge” to connect out musical preferences and I have an opportunity to learn from her!

Thanks!
Kat

Thanks for the great comment, Todd! And, in the post, I’ve corrected my omission of Dan Wilson’s credit; much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Tony

I am a huge Dan Wilson fan, which is why I love “Someone Like You”. I think this song was a great collaboration. Adele is an exceptional singer and, from what I can tell, a very good songwriter. And, Dan Wilson is a master of melody and phrase, and a very good singer in his own right. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many memorable melodies and lyrical choices in this one.

Your experience with your one song reminds me of almost every song I have written so far. The first verse comes so easily and fits so well within the melody and the second verse is a huge challenge and rarely ever does. It usually sounds contrived. I used all my bullets in the first verse it appears.

Well, that’s it for me. Another award-winning post from you Tony.

Todd

Thanks, Rich, I think one of the main things that seems to come up[ for me writing my songs and this blog is that ultimately it’s ALL sound. In many ways, the sound IS the meaning. Or, as Duke Ellington put it, ‘If it sounds good, it is good.’
Best wishes,
Tony