What makes a filk song "good?"
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figmoOther than the obvious "make sure the scansion and meter fits the original" when writing a parody, what makes a filk song an "award-winner" vs. "forgettable" (or one you'd like to forget)?
I don't know whether my own judgement is "off," but some of the songs that seem to jump out and grab the bulk of the filk community wouldn't even register with me had I not been figuratively clunked over the head with them. I'm wondering what I'm missing and hoping I'll pick up some pointers that might help my own songwriting.
Any and all opinions are welcome.
I don't know whether my own judgement is "off," but some of the songs that seem to jump out and grab the bulk of the filk community wouldn't even register with me had I not been figuratively clunked over the head with them. I'm wondering what I'm missing and hoping I'll pick up some pointers that might help my own songwriting.
Any and all opinions are welcome.
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Date: 2003-10-29 08:52 pm (UTC)Gripping characters and plot.
Singable words.
A twist/tie-in on the theme of the original.
Generic appeal, as opposed to songs that only appeal to those who are fanmiliar with a specific work.