Road Trip, Anyone?

Well, summer is here and many people are hitting the road for a vacation of some kind. The need to get away from the the usual and familiar is very strong. But then, when you return, you can't wait to be back home. When you drive up the road to your neighborhood, every landmark is a thrill to see again.

Why bother? Why is the urge to get away so widespread? Sometimes I think it's just part of our human nature. And, as it turns out, this concept can be a powerful tool in writing interesting, engaging songs.

Establishing a Journey (0:47:30)
Steve Seskin 

Have you every heard (or written!) a song that starts out great, but suddenly becomes boring? The solution may be to establish a journey. This applies to all types of music from symphonies to pop songs. The key point is that making a distinct departure from first part of your song makes your listener eager to hear the first part again.

In this video, Steve explains why to make the departure, and then gives plenty of examples on how and where to do so.