What Do You Look for in an Acoustic Song? (lyrics, favorite songs)

sleepy jack · 01-31-2008, 11:20 PM

Breathtaking lyrics, complex guitar etc what do you look for in one? If you don't like many maybe think of the one or two you like and whats appealing about them. Everyone should respond cause I need opinions on this like mad y0.

Laces Out Dan! · 01-31-2008, 11:24 PM

I think I really like when an acoustic song changes pace throughout. Kind of hard to explain really what I mean. Also sometimes it really doesnt take much. Comin' Home by Dallas Green is probably my favourite song to play on acoustic. I love the way it sounds.

savannah · 01-31-2008, 11:24 PM

i listen to more acousticesque stuff than anything,....
i think i'm drawn to it more because you really get raw emotion from the lyrics and vocals

chord progression is important, but it doesnt always have to be elaborate as long as there's that 'something' that sticks with you

Skid Mark · 01-31-2008, 11:28 PM

Relaxing, campfire tunes of lurv, singalongable chorus.. lyrics could go either way they're not much of an issue for me but simplicity best suits an acoustic song i think

Lizzie · 01-31-2008, 11:29 PM

Mmmm, passion and emotion are the two main things I look for in an acoustic song....good songwriting is important of course, but without emotion, an acoustic song is nothing

savannah · 01-31-2008, 11:48 PM

here's a few of my favs,...
maybe it will convey more of what i look for than words

YouTube - Black Crowes - Thorn in My Pride (storytellers)

i'm a huge black crowes fan,....thus i'm includeing two of my favorites,.....i'm extreamly inspired by this duo,....hell the whole band,.....

YouTube - BlackCrowes - She Talks To Angels (storytellers)

i love the emotion in 'angels', i love the intro, as it is unique and 'pretty'

YouTube - Jim Croce - Operator

i really love anything jim croce does,.....my favorite is box number ten,....but i couldnt find a good video of it,...
what i love about croce's stuff is the witty lyrics, and while his guitar work is simple, i think his finger work makes it stand out

YouTube - Neil Young - Old Man - Live at Massey Hall

when i think accoustic, i think neil young,...
this is both one of my favorite songs to play, and to hear being played,...
the lyrics are simple, yet they convey such a strong oppionion
the guitar work does not over shadow the lyric, but it enhances it, which ofcource is extreamly important

YouTube - Pure Prairie League - Amie

there's no way i could have left out 'amie',....its catchy, upbeat,......the version they always play on the radio, and one most people know, is really a combo of amie and 'fallin in and out of love',.....'fallin' is really what makes the song for me,....the change in mood and tempo is very important for conveying the writters intent i think,....

i'm not sure if this the type of answer you want,.......
good luck

icebox · 02-01-2008, 06:47 AM

i like the one with a good beat... and great lyrics too!

Nosmada · 02-01-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesPaul43

I think I really like when an acoustic song changes pace throughout. Comin' Home by Dallas Green is probably my favourite song to play on acoustic. I love the way it sounds.

I agree with this totally, I love it when a good acoustic song just has a quick pick up near then end, it just gives the song more. I am a huge City And Colour(Dallas Green) fan, i am excited for the new album on Feb 12th.

Some of My favorite acoustic songs include

Hello, I'm In Delaware
YouTube - City & Colour - "Hello, I'm In Delaware"

In The Water, I am beautiful
YouTube - City And Colour - In The Water, I Am Beautiful (Alt Version)

Time After Time (I know it's a Cover)
YouTube - Rob Thomas - Time After Time (Acoustic Cover)

And any of the acoustic work of TIme And Distance (this video is not that good cant find any good stuff on youtube by them but check them out if you into their sound)

YouTube - Time And Distance

Strummer521 · 02-01-2008, 05:31 PM

This thread makes me feel like I have insider behind-the-scenes knowledge.

lucylamppost · 02-01-2008, 05:50 PM

If your looking to be inspired by anyone it should defiantly be Simon and Garfunkel. They are the acoustic masters. There lyrics are classic and everyone can take there own from them. They defiantly show there talent in there music. So take a page from them…..
Not just there acoustic stuff too.
But I don’t need to tell anyone this do I?

01-31-2008, 11:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	I think I really like when an acoustic song changes pace throughout. Kind of hard to explain really what I mean. Also sometimes it really doesnt take much. Comin' Home by Dallas Green is probably my favourite song to play on acoustic. I love the way it sounds. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

01-31-2008, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
savannah afrocentric Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 753	i listen to more acousticesque stuff than anything,.... i think i'm drawn to it more because you really get raw emotion from the lyrics and vocals chord progression is important, but it doesnt always have to be elaborate as long as there's that 'something' that sticks with you __________________ i changed my mind; i changed my mind;now i'm feeling different all that time, wasted i wish i was a little more delicate i wish my i wish my i wish my i wish my i wish my name was clementine - sarah jaffe

01-31-2008, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lizzie Diskobox Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vancouver Posts: 660	Mmmm, passion and emotion are the two main things I look for in an acoustic song....good songwriting is important of course, but without emotion, an acoustic song is nothing __________________ white and black, are you looking for the sun boy? the sun doesn't shine down here, no, not in the shadow

01-31-2008, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
savannah afrocentric Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 753	here's a few of my favs,... maybe it will convey more of what i look for than words YouTube - Black Crowes - Thorn in My Pride (storytellers) i'm a huge black crowes fan,....thus i'm includeing two of my favorites,.....i'm extreamly inspired by this duo,....hell the whole band,..... YouTube - BlackCrowes - She Talks To Angels (storytellers) i love the emotion in 'angels', i love the intro, as it is unique and 'pretty' YouTube - Jim Croce - Operator i really love anything jim croce does,.....my favorite is box number ten,....but i couldnt find a good video of it,... what i love about croce's stuff is the witty lyrics, and while his guitar work is simple, i think his finger work makes it stand out YouTube - Neil Young - Old Man - Live at Massey Hall when i think accoustic, i think neil young,... this is both one of my favorite songs to play, and to hear being played,... the lyrics are simple, yet they convey such a strong oppionion the guitar work does not over shadow the lyric, but it enhances it, which ofcource is extreamly important YouTube - Pure Prairie League - Amie there's no way i could have left out 'amie',....its catchy, upbeat,......the version they always play on the radio, and one most people know, is really a combo of amie and 'fallin in and out of love',.....'fallin' is really what makes the song for me,....the change in mood and tempo is very important for conveying the writters intent i think,.... i'm not sure if this the type of answer you want,....... good luck __________________ i changed my mind; i changed my mind;now i'm feeling different all that time, wasted i wish i was a little more delicate i wish my i wish my i wish my i wish my i wish my name was clementine - sarah jaffe Last edited by savannah; 02-01-2008 at 12:01 AM.

02-01-2008, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
icebox Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 148	i like the one with a good beat... and great lyrics too! __________________ WikiMusicGuide \| Music Blog

01-31-2008, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skid Mark Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 210	Relaxing, campfire tunes of lurv, singalongable chorus.. lyrics could go either way they're not much of an issue for me but simplicity best suits an acoustic song i think

02-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 493	This thread makes me feel like I have insider behind-the-scenes knowledge. __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA

02-01-2008, 05:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
lucylamppost I'm a figure of forgotten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 349	If your looking to be inspired by anyone it should defiantly be Simon and Garfunkel. They are the acoustic masters. There lyrics are classic and everyone can take there own from them. They defiantly show there talent in there music. So take a page from them….. Not just there acoustic stuff too. But I don’t need to tell anyone this do I? __________________