This video doesn't go into much detail, but its just to plant the seed of an idea about writing memorable vocal lines using idiomatic writing. It includes an example of both non-idiomatic writing and idiomatic writing using the same backing, lyrics and even mostly the same pitches. It's aimed at Synth-V users mostly because I hear a lot of really excellent work with expert backings, but seemingly at odds with a non-idiomatic melody line. The music in both of the examples uses no micro-editing, or adjustment using S-V Parameters, and its completely quantized to a 1/16th note base. It's all about natural rhythm and flow.
With all rules (this isn't so much a rule as a device), there are exceptions, and in this video, I reference a commercial track called Uninvited by Alanis Morrisette, who often uses non-idiomatic writing in a really expert way to add tension. You can hear that track here - • Uninvited and if you're not familiar with it, it's an absolute stunner.
Of course, your music is your music, and you should write it any way you want. But if you understand what idiomatic writing is, you can use it to your advantage, and ignore it deliberately and with confidence to add tension.
What do you think? Do you consciously write idiomatically, or consciously ignore it? Or is it something you've not been aware of up to this point? Leave a comment... oh, and do you know it by another name? LOL.
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