The most inspiring thing that makes you want to compose?

[yonyz]

Hi,

I was wondering what is the most inspiring thing, that makes you want to
compose something?

For me it's the soundtrack of TV shows.

I hope the question is clear.

[sockofgold]

Hi,

I was wondering what is the most inspiring thing, that makes you want to
compose something?

For me it's the soundtrack of TV shows.

I hope the question is clear.

I agree that movie soundtracks usually get me going. Sadly, my next answers would be beautiful women and extreme mind-altering substances. It makes me a little sad that I can say that honestly.

[Musicologo]

Usually three things:

a person - I often compose and dedicate music to someone specific. Usually a friend of mine.

A concept - Sometimes I have an idea of a progression or just a simple melody in my head, or something I want to morph into a musical piece.

A visual scene - Sometimes the concept is visual. Like a dream I dreamed of, or a photo I saw. I wonder, "what kind of sound would acomplish this vision?", and then I try to make it up.

Many times these 3 things come together. A specific person in a specific scene, for instance.

[DocAtlas]

I agree that movie soundtracks usually get me going. Sadly, my next answers would be beautiful women and extreme mind-altering substances. It makes me a little sad that I can say that honestly.

Can't say anything about the mind-altering substances, but I do find soundtracks & beautiful women to be a great source of inspiration. Especially the ladies.

[Opulent Audio]

positive energy, intense emotions...sometimes substances.

....oh, and great sex too

it all depends, really

[mr]

Usually three things:

a person - I often compose and dedicate music to someone specific. Usually a friend of mine.

A concept - Sometimes I have an idea of a progression or just a simple melody in my head, or something I want to morph into a musical piece.

A visual scene - Sometimes the concept is visual. Like a dream I dreamed of, or a photo I saw. I wonder, "what kind of sound would acomplish this vision?", and then I try to make it up.

Many times these 3 things come together. A specific person in a specific scene, for instance.

+1 ..or it is +4?

Plus for me, sometimes, a simple sentence, with some meaning.

[tee boy]

Hi,

I was wondering what is the most inspiring thing, that makes you want to
compose something?

For me it's the soundtrack of TV shows.

I hope the question is clear.

For me, just listening to music that I love. If I spend an afternoon listening to great music, I will undoubtably have a cabeza full of idea by the end.

TB

[yonyz]

If you want inspirational music, get the Prison Break TV show soundtrack:
http://www.amazon.com/Prison-Break-Orig ... 507&sr=8-9

And watch Lost!

[thecontrolcentre]

The full moon always does it for me ...

[clueless]

inarticulacy.

and profound satisfaction (or lack thereof) derived from other peoples' compositions.

[hybrid3]

* Visiting concerts & festivals

* Running (and listening to music matching my actual pace)

* Travelling & being away from my music-making toys.

[herodotus]

I like composing because my compositions are the one part of the world where everything does what I tell it to.

So I guess the answer to the question is 'Living in a world not of my own making'.

Or perhaps: 'My own tendency to be a control freak'.

[clueless]

everything does what I tell it to.

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[butter]

People usually end up being one of my main sources of inspiration. I work with a couple of different vocalists with completely different styles and vibes and I write, well, to them.

[jplanet]

Just sitting alone in a quiet room or place...once my thoughts get going, after a while something will start going through my head that gives me an adrenalin rush, or some feeling of exhilaration...