I will write original lyrics for you.
I have 3 published collections of lyrical poetry, (link included below) and now I am turning my sites to using my talents to help other artists. I am new to this, but I look forward to working with all of you.
I'm very much my own style, but a few artist I take inspiration from lyrically: Death Cab For Cutie, Jars of Clay, Lorde, The 1975, Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, Relient K, The Lumineers, and many others
I will write original lyrics for you.
I will write lyrics for you to add music and sing
If you have music written already you can send it to me and I'll use that as a starting point.
or I can write lyrics, and then you can add music.
(Please note I only write the lyrics, it's up to you to do the rest)
what i will need from you to help me:
1: an audio sample of you singing.
2: a little info about you, and the type of music you like to play.
3: a demo of the song you're wanting lyrics for
rules:
1. I write 100% of the lyrics in the song.
2. I title the song.
3. I claim 50% songwriting credits/royalties
4. I retain the right to publish my lyrics into my own book of poetry/lyrics as well as list them on my websites and blogs. (this is just the lyrics, not the music)
5. I am named as lyricist in any cd booklet, or record sleeve. etc
6. I work for royalties.
https://www.amazon.com/Avery-Laing/e/B07FZC6NXB?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1605654416&sr=8-2
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Interview with Avery Laing
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote a compilation book of poetry called “CLOSER DRAGONS” role: I did literally everything.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on my next collection of poetry.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not currently
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: No answer
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Quality. Uniqueness.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity. Exploration. I love that a little verse I wrote down once is being sung by a crowd
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: I am new to this site. I’ll update later when I’ve been asked
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I don’t work on the clients lyrics. I don’t add to what the client has written. I write my own lyrics. The lyrics are my creation.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Record player. Typewriter. Books. Camera.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been writing lyrics/poetry for near 15 years. I have only recently started offering lyric services to others.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Take a look at my profile to see the list of artist that inspire me, to get a better idea
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Rostam. I’m a huge VW fan and have enjoyed following his production career. It would be fun to have my name included in that.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I don’t work on production
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: As a lyricist there isn’t one specific type. I believe that if performed right, the lyrics can fit into any genre.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: In addition to my answer to what I bring to a song, my lyrics are more poetic, less repetitive than most artist.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: If you take all my work as a whole, you’ll probably notice similarities, but for the most part I try to take each song as it’s own entity. I work to bring a different style to each project.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I sit at my desk,or at a coffee shop, and listen to the music (if the client has sent any) while I write.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio consists of a cup of coffee, a nice view, and my laptop where write
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Various.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I write lyrics. The client either hires me to write lyrics for music they have already written, or they hire me to write lyrics, and then they will add music.
