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#22 - How to Show a Change between your Song's Beginning and Ending
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#022 - The Most Important Element of a Story that Works – How to Show a Change between Beginning and Ending.
Honestly, you’re about to learn about one of the most important aspects that decide if you have a story or if it’s just a sequence of events where nothing happens at all.
You might already know what I mean: Stories are about change.
In each episode, I’m saying, “Stories are about change. Stories are about change.”
But what does “Change” actually mean?
- How can we end differently than we started?
- How can we show how our plot progresses?
- And how can we keep listeners engaged?
Well, in today’s bite-sized episode, you’ll discover how you can use that crucial element of storytelling for writing more captivating lyrics.
Are you ready?
Let’s get started.
Episode Overview:
[00:01:29] Recap of what we've learned so far
[00:02:27] Change in Stories
[00:03:37] What is a plot?
[00:06:20] Beginning - CHANGE - Ending
[00:09:21] Story Example: The Lion King
[00:12:10] Song Examples that Show Change
[00:12:18] “I’m A Believer” by The Monkees
[00:13:01] “Love Again” by Dua Lipa
[00:14:21] “Good Riddance / Time of Your Life” by Green Day
[00:15:05] “I’d Do Anything for Love” by Meat Loaf
[00:16:23] “You Asked for This” by Halsey
[00:17:19] “To Be Loved” by Adele
[00:18:32] Summary and Outro
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Stories in Songs FREE 3-part-video-series: https://storypower.storiesinsongs.com/
- Episode 20 – “Kiss Me Slowly”
- Song Exploder: https://songexploder.net/dua-lipa
- “I’m A Believer” – The Monkees – © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
- “Love Again” – Dua Lipa – © Silver Fox Music Limited, Tap Music Publishing Ltd., Best Coffee In Town, Tomboy Music Limited
- “Good Riddance / Time of your Life” – Green Day – © W.b.m. Music Corp., Green Daze Music
- “I’d do Anything for Love” – Meat Loaf – © Edward B Marks Music Company, Marks Edward B. Music Corp., Edward B. Marks Music Co.
- “You Asked for This” – Halsey – © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
- “To Be Loved” – Adele – © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Manage episode 321732937 series 2829724
#022 - The Most Important Element of a Story that Works – How to Show a Change between Beginning and Ending.
Honestly, you’re about to learn about one of the most important aspects that decide if you have a story or if it’s just a sequence of events where nothing happens at all.
You might already know what I mean: Stories are about change.
In each episode, I’m saying, “Stories are about change. Stories are about change.”
But what does “Change” actually mean?
- How can we end differently than we started?
- How can we show how our plot progresses?
- And how can we keep listeners engaged?
Well, in today’s bite-sized episode, you’ll discover how you can use that crucial element of storytelling for writing more captivating lyrics.
Are you ready?
Let’s get started.
Episode Overview:
[00:01:29] Recap of what we've learned so far
[00:02:27] Change in Stories
[00:03:37] What is a plot?
[00:06:20] Beginning - CHANGE - Ending
[00:09:21] Story Example: The Lion King
[00:12:10] Song Examples that Show Change
[00:12:18] “I’m A Believer” by The Monkees
[00:13:01] “Love Again” by Dua Lipa
[00:14:21] “Good Riddance / Time of Your Life” by Green Day
[00:15:05] “I’d Do Anything for Love” by Meat Loaf
[00:16:23] “You Asked for This” by Halsey
[00:17:19] “To Be Loved” by Adele
[00:18:32] Summary and Outro
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Stories in Songs FREE 3-part-video-series: https://storypower.storiesinsongs.com/
- Episode 20 – “Kiss Me Slowly”
- Song Exploder: https://songexploder.net/dua-lipa
- “I’m A Believer” – The Monkees – © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
- “Love Again” – Dua Lipa – © Silver Fox Music Limited, Tap Music Publishing Ltd., Best Coffee In Town, Tomboy Music Limited
- “Good Riddance / Time of your Life” – Green Day – © W.b.m. Music Corp., Green Daze Music
- “I’d do Anything for Love” – Meat Loaf – © Edward B Marks Music Company, Marks Edward B. Music Corp., Edward B. Marks Music Co.
- “You Asked for This” – Halsey – © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
- “To Be Loved” – Adele – © Universal Music Publishing Group
Would you like to join our FREE 3-hour Masterclass on ...
The #1 Secret of Writing Timeless Hit Song Lyrics, and How You Can Do It, too.
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