When presented with new instrumental tracks for the first time, some vocalists record the first sounds out of their mouths, with no thought or preparation. Often they’ll sing random words or sounds that aren’t words at all. It isn’t uncommon, out of the gibberish, for a story to unfold or key phrases to appear. There’s no active attempt to write in this process. The work is being created on a subconscious level. The material exists hidden within. There are practices that can assist in accessing this deeper well inside yourself. For example, you can try an anger-releasing exercise where you
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