Song Structure, Song Maps, Making Songs from Parts

platypus · Post by **platypus** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:12 pm

Since I read the great Mixing Thread http://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?t=86956 tips and tricks, thought I'd post this here:

I am looking for posts/websites/info about on how others approach assembling progressions and structures in electronic/dance music from different parts, beats, elements and ideas, including tips and tricks on:
drops
build-ups
break-downs,etc

While I know that alot can be learned about form from critical listening of great tracks, I'd like to also see if there is anything written on how others approach the challenge of making a song from multiple parts.

Thanks!

The Phat Conductor · Post by **The Phat Conductor** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:52 pm

i've got a $20 ebook about this sort of thing.

Aequitas123 · Post by **Aequitas123** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:05 pm

i've got a $19 ebook about this sort of thing.

ollyb303 · Post by **ollyb303** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:19 pm

I will happily direct you to Tarekith's excellent guide to arranging for $18, which I will of course split with the man himself...

http://www.tarekith.com/assets/arranging.html

PM me to arrange payment

The Phat Conductor · Post by **The Phat Conductor** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:22 pm

Aequitas123: let me know when your albums come out

maybe i can catch a tour date...

Aequitas123 · Post by **Aequitas123** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:24 pm

The Phat Conductor wrote:Aequitas123: let me know when your albums come out maybe i can catch a tour date...

The Phat Conductor · Post by **The Phat Conductor** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:32 pm

hee hee, good to see it's all in good fun.

and btw: that tarekith guide to arranging is a great starting point. the man knows his stuff for sure!