lean on me - new original! (2021)
January 08, 2021Hi hi friends!
Finally shaking off the dust (and the rust) to bring you a new original! It's a simple one encouraging your friend or loved one to lean on you in tough times. You know, because sometimes people are not very willing to show their weaknesses when they are in fact suffering. Maaaaaaaaybe a listening ear or a hug, or just the permission to share about their worries without feeling like a burden would help.
Since it's a simple, heartfelt song, I just went for a one-take using my iPad rather than the whole mic + video set up (which is in full honesty is very tedious). Then I added subtitles via imovie. My dad says he can finally understand what I'm singing, lmao.
- Went for a different musical flow as compared to usual though I still kept to bright chords for the relaxed island vibe.
- Thought the burrito part was cheesy but it made me laugh so I kept it.
- Tried a pre-chorus to introduce 'instability', used same idea for the transition from first chorus to the second verse.
- Tried expanding the story in the second verse, from the person always cheering you up, to the person being a safe harbour so you can pursue what you want without fear.
- I will strive for a more poetic quality next time ^^ That'll be fun.
- First released original in a while so I didn't do any fancy vocal tricks LOL. Playing it real safe. Exploring the lower range though!
- Also forgot to take a cover photo. Lols.
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