secrets of the pop song forthcoming documentary on bbc

[Oldrottenhead]

should be interesting

BBC Two explores the process of songwriting in new three-part series, Secrets Of The Pop Song, which follows the pen to paper to first public performance. Each episode sees songwriter, producer and musician Guy Chambers, collaborating with an artist to write a new song each week – a ballad, an anthem and a breakthrough single, with a variety of celebrated musical contributors divulging the secrets of the trade along the way.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright joins Guy to write a ballad, The Noisettes link up with him in the studio for the anthem programme and music producer Mark Ronson works alongside him to create a breakthrough single. The series hears from songwriting big-hitters throughout, including Sting, Brian May, Boy George, Neil Tennant, Jessie J and Diane Warren.

http://guychambers.com/news/new-bbc-documentary-secrets-of-the-pop-song/

[Saijinn Maas]

That does sound interesting. You guys always get more interesting stuff than we do.

Though I am fairly certain this could have been done in 1 part.

Play G, C, F and A
Write lyrics about either partying, boys, or how no one understands you
Hire a Producer who doesn't mind using pitch correction
Hire a dance teacher who only knows 5 dance moves
Practice Lip sync'ing for concerts
Act like you are better than everyone when in public (underwear optional)
Bam! Pop Star!

[Oldrottenhead]

it's about writing a popular song. not about being a pop star. burt bacharach might have poor taste in suits but he can write a mighty fine tune, paul simon needs someone to tell him to sort his hair out etc etc

guy chambers has written quite a few really good songs but he is not a pop star he is a songwriter.

[Saijinn Maas]

it's about writing a popular song. not about being a pop star. burt bacharach might have poor taste in suits but he can write a mighty fine tune, paul simon needs someone to tell him to sort his hair out etc etc

guy chambers has written quite a few really good songs but he is not a pop star he is a songwriter.

I know that. I was just being funny... Apparently I failed...

[Oldrottenhead]

we brits don't get irony.

[Burtog]

That does sound interesting. You guys always get more interesting stuff than we do.

Though I am fairly certain this could have been done in 1 part.

Play G, C, F and A
Write lyrics about either partying, boys, or how no one understands you
Hire a Producer who doesn't mind using pitch correction
Hire a dance teacher who only knows 5 dance moves
Practice Lip sync'ing for concerts
Act like you are better than everyone when in public (underwear optional)
Bam! Pop Star!

Yeah.......white jeans and dance routines!!!