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    1. How This Place Works

      Want to know how to get the most out of the message board? Here's the place to find out!

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    2. Q&A about the forums

      Have a question about how the board works? Having difficulties with an aspect of the board? Post your questions here! 

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    3. General Music Conversation

      This is a place where you can hold general conversations on music and Muse-related topics. Other topics can be discussed in Off Topic Discussions lower down the forum.

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  2. Feedback Area

    1. Lyrics-only Feedback

      A place for members to post their lyrics without music if they're looking for constructive criticism. If you want to post words and music, please use the songs feedback area (lyrics feedback can be given there too).

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    2. Songs (incl Instrumentals) Feedback

      Do you have music for the song/lyric you want critiqued? Purely instrumental creations also welcome! This is the forum to participate in.

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    3. Music Video Feedback

      Interested in creating music videos? Here is a place to get feedback on the video itself. If you want feedback on the song, post in Songs Feedback (or both places if you want feedback on the song AND the video).

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    4. Artist's Showcase (finished work or no critique needed)

      Finished work? Don't need a full critique? A place for you to share any artistic work or performance that doesn't require feedback. 

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  3. Contests

    1. Lyric Contests

      Interested in joining a lyric contest to see how your lyrics measure up amongst your peers? This is the place to enter!

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    2. Song Contests

      This is a forum where you can find contests involving the entire song - both lyrics and music.

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    3. Other Contests (and Challenges)

      This is the place where you'll find the contests that don't fit in the other two categories.

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  4. Collaboration Area

    1. Collaborations Sought

      A place to ask for collaborators and set up collaborations - only Full Members can start threads

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    2. Music Beds

      A place to donate (or find) music you can use (but read the guidelines) - only Full Members can start threads

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    3. Collaboration Tips and Discussions

      Have a tip to share about collaborations? Want to discuss ways to collaborate?

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  5. Songwriting

    1. Songcrafting Discussions

      Inside this forum, you'll learn the musical & lyrical crafts to help you develop your songs and lyrics.

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    2. Music Theory

      A place to discuss questions about music theory and how to develop melodies for your songs.

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    3. Arrangement and Mixing

      A place to discuss approaches to arranging songs - questions, tips, etc. or for feedback/discussion about issues relating to mixing.

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  6. Studio and Music Business Topics

    1. Recording (and Video Creation) Tips & Technical Questions

      Information & recommendations about home recording/video making & equipment/tools you've been particularly impressed with. Also a place to post information about recording studios and tips for getting the most out of your studio experience - or to ask questions.

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    2. Performing or playing an instrument

      Want to discuss or share experiences and issue relating to performing in public? 

      Or about playing an instrument (techniques, approaches)?

      This is the place!

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    3. The Music Business

      A place to discuss the business end of songwriting as a profession. Also a place to talk about PRO's and songwriting associations and any aspect of the business which you want to discuss, be it controversial or just an item of interest

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  7. Creativity Games (and other stuff)

    1. Creativity Games

      Would you like to start or play in a creative game or set a challenge for the rest of the creative community here? This is the place to do it.

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    2. Show Us Your Gear!

      Have some great recording gear or musical instruments at your disposal? Want to show them off? This is the place to tell us about them.

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  8. Self-Promotion, Advertisements and Off-Topic Discussions

    1. Self Promotion & Advertisements & For Sale

      A place to sell yourself. New CD? Website? Let us know and discuss here. Also, members can offer items for sale if they wish.

       

      NOTE: Any post made here does not imply any  recommendation or warranty by Muse Songwriters - in fact, we probably have no idea what is being advertised. This section is only provided to prevent "sales" posts from appearing in other sections. Caveat emptor!

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    2. Muse's Muse Memorabilia

      These are threads that we're reluctant to delete, but that need to be moved into their own special place.

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    • Phthalo Blue
      October Song Contest

      By Phthalo Blue · Posted

      How on earth can you not see your hypocrisy? 
    • spanishbuddha
      OCTOBER: Lyrics 'Design Strategy' Challenge (Part III). Now open for posting.

      By spanishbuddha · Posted

      Afterthoughts   Fierce Love the message, that to me was telling the younger self to be hopeful, kind, not too hard on yourself and strong. Beautifully written and relatable.   Preach Those Lies Sounds cathartic. Can only imagine a small child or even a teen being overwhelmed by such revelations.  Good writing.    Dear Younger Me,  Jeff Lots of good lines that are relatable.  The chorus says it all best for me.    Dear Younger Me,  Stevie Streams of thought was how it came across to me.  I have an image in my head of how it might sound, but would like to hear how you envision this being rapped out as the writer.    Hey You Sounds heartfelt with lots to like, but I think a few edits including shortenng the piece a bit could only enhance what was said.    Dear Me,  B Spoke Don't be too hard on yourself and don't take life so seriously is the takeaway for me. I like that.     Dear Me,  Mike Not actually sure how to respond to some of the lines and images they conjure up. Looks and sounds cathartic to me.    It Gets Better I like the message of hope and encouragement.  Made this kid feel more comfortable especially after reading some of the lines.    Words, Words, Words Powerful and moving. I liked it a lot.     Hey Mr. Kid At Heart My own piece hits at the heart of who I still am.  As was said in the notes, I am not one to look back with regrets.  That inner child still propels me to this day through trouble spots.  This letter song if you can call it that, is to thank the kid in me for continuing to help me throughout life.  It's meant to be fun, upbeat and a celebration of self and life.     Thank you Donna for hosting and stirring the creative juices as always with these challenges.  
    • DullRoar
      Princess -

      By DullRoar · Posted

      This is the first song of yours that i have listened to. I missed the others. Or is this your first?    (Did you think I meant :"this was the first good one"? LOL)
    • Beakybird
      October Song Contest

      By Beakybird · Posted

      @skipp statement wins my heart, and @Kerry Parr statement wins my brain. One has poetic symmetry, the other genius analysis.   It's probably wisest to be like the parent who says to a child, "I'm not mad at you, I'm mad at what you did." - or in this case, sung.
    • Phthalo Blue
      Princess -

      By Phthalo Blue · Posted

      This video helped me a lot and I think it could help you as well.  I personally focus too much on the emotion I want others to feel when writing. I didn't put enough time into crafting the lyrics and by crafting I mean making sure they fit the melody. I still feel like I need others to point out where I can do better at that.  I feel it is the number one difference between professional and amateur songwriting. You clearly know how to make people feel. This song needs polish.   The use of "fucking" in these lyrics grinds the mood to a screeching halt. "Presence" is off as well.    With that said, this is beautiful and I wish it was longer. I hear a big Iron and Wine influence - one of my all time favorites. 

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