it's been a while now since my last post.
Songwriting really takes time and I'm still looking for the magic formula to create a song. Again, I had some frustrating days when I spent hours on melody/chords or lyrics. I haven't decided yet whether it is easier for me to start with the music or with the words, therefore I'm trying to do it both ways and change the approach from time to time.
I'm still quite satisfied with "endless roads" and played it to my friend the other day and he really liked it. Such positive feedback is very important for me and I can get new motivation from it. I would also like to thank YOU who read my blog and comment on my posts for all the encouraging words. That really keeps me going.
I talked to a professional songwriter the other day who told me that he hardly works on a song for more than 3 hours. I would love to have this routine, I could complete my portfolio of 6 songs easily within a week. But I'm still far away from that.
Since my last post I've been working on another song which I called "Do you remember me", somehow I was inspired my Sarah McLachlan's title "I will remember you". There is indeed no other similarity than the title. My song is about this moment when you think of someone who you haven't seen for a very long time, possibly someone who you've met once and never seen again.
Here are the lyrics:
Do you remember me?
It’s half past midnight
and I’m sitting at my window
It’s a nice and clear night
and no clouds obstruct my view
I could not sleep
and found some old photographs
of you and some friends
- memories of laughter and wonderful times
Do you remember me
Like I remember you
After so many years
And all that we have been through
Do you remember me
Like I remember you
Like it was yesterday
And I was listening to you
I know you see the same moon
and the same stars in the sky
No matter where you are
We share the same view – and I
I wonder what you are doing
and how you have been all these years
what you are laughing about
and what brings you to tears
(© lara herrmann october 07)
I wonder how you like these lyrics. Let me know.
I'm planning to record "endless roads" this week and I'll let you know when you can listen to it 
Lara
