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Dear Songwriter,
Have you ever found yourself stuck while navigating the leap from your soaring chorus to the calm landscape of your verse? I certainly have, and that's what drove me to delve deep into the songwriting strategy of true pop icon - Sia. In this week's episode of Dear Songwriter, I'm drawing back the curtain on the often overlooked yet potent magic of a post-chorus.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The complex beauty of a post-chorus: its significant role in wrapping up the chorus and smoothly segueing into the next verse.
The reasons a post-chorus could enhance your song: if you're looking to magnify the mood or repeat a poignant line.
An in-depth dissection of how Sia leverages the post-chorus in “Unstoppable” and "Chandelier", giving a real-world context to the concept.
Identifying the distinctive signature of a Sia post-chorus: the instrumental break, the fresh motif, and its seamless role in transitioning between song sections.
Keys to integrate a post-chorus in your own songs: practical steps to evaluate if a post-chorus could be your secret songwriting weapon.
If you've hit a songwriting roadblock or just want to take your songwriting skills to the next level, I can't wait for you to join me as we unfold Sia's post-chorus mastery!
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