Doxter S has been working on Nothing

(it’s everything I hoped for!)

( (Doxter S) wrote, recorded, and produced his original song entitled “Nothing” just a few years ago, and now it’s time to update and rework the performance and style. There are new transitions using triplets that resolve back into the initial syncopated beat that is carried by the drum track. The rhythm guitar intro uses more interesting chord shapes than before, wth built in mini-licks and there is more suspense leading into the bridge and the chorus. The score for the new version is available on MuseScore and can be found here.

Creating new songs is a complex process starting with inspiration and proceeding with ideas for lyrical hooks, and of course the musical equivalents, usually is the chorus. Nothing has musical hooks in the bridge transitions between the verses and before the chorus. These remain the same as was originally produced. The original version had a straightforward rhythm and standard I, VI, VI chords. This new version musically has more depth, complexity, and more feeling, in my opinion. It is very much like a vintage wine that is getting better with age, but with a lot of rewrites and a fresh new recording.

Since writing the original version of “Nothing” I have written most of my new songs using MuseScore, a Creative Commons website that encourage collaboration and sharing musical ideas. I decided to provide links to these scores along with the usual links to iTunes and CD Baby on my Discography pages in the same spirit of sharing.

Many successful popular songs are remembered more for the cover versions done by artists other than the composer, and I expect this new version of Nothing will be well received as an improvement. I’m just starting the vocal tracks and will be recording my self playing live piano and at least 2 acoustic guitars.