ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

Was wondering if we should create a new Forum section for Lyric writers?
Seem to have been churning out a few lyrics of late and been posting them in the Member's section.
Was wondering if we should have a lyric section?

Thoughts??

M.

can't do any harm, besides, the lyrics generally meet the criteria of rhyme, rhythm and meter (or is that metre?)

meet her

seriously though, good idea. I've posted a few lyrics here over the journey so it'd be good to give it its own space.

Sure Mannie, why not? Seems like a good idea

Why not. Something for everyone.

Makes sense to me - lyrics seem to be a natural extension.
Even fiddled around with a couple myself - enjoyed having a go at it as well.

Terry

Good idea, especially if it has some idea of the tune used.

TTFN

That's kind of you to say, thanks Matt ...

Good question. I think a true lyric has it's own harmonic within the words -
not always heard with the ear. Those creations can reach symbiosis and endure.
Unfortunately, much music is a churn, lyrics and melody cobbled together for a deadline.
Sadly, often the result is a marriage of hackneyed melody or cliched lyric - or both.
(even though the creator is convinced otherwise). The result that the majority of songs simply,
fall apart or 'rise without trace' ...

Just like a lot of poems Manfred.