Naming your tracks

xthewiddler · Post by **xthewiddler** » Fri May 23, 2008 8:21 pm

I hate naming tracks

The name of a track will affect the listening experience, its like a pitcure with a headline will affect the picture

anyways if anyone has any tips on song naming let me know

i use this sometimes too

http://watchout4snakes.com/creativityto ... dPlus.aspx

roytr0n · Post by **roytr0n** » Fri May 23, 2008 8:30 pm

I usually use vocal samples to help me name tracks.

Otherwise, I hate naming them...

wensley · Post by **wensley** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:06 pm

Interesting thread. Naming a tune well is a huge sign of an artist having a connection with their music, which doesn't come easy for some people. Just try and think of words that instantly conjure up a relationship with the sound, however random they may be. Personally I wouldn't go searching for random words to name something that should be a personal expression of feelings. You would of been inspired by something or other when you make music, so try and inject your inspiration and stimulation into naming the track. Name a tune well and it should give the listener an idea of the track, before they've even heard it.

krytikal · Post by **krytikal** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:10 pm

Wensley wrote:Interesting thread. Naming a tune well is a huge sign of an artist having a connection with their music, which doesn't come easy for some people. Just try and think of words that instantly conjure up a relationship with the sound, however random they may be. Personally I wouldn't go searching for random words to name something that should be a personal expression of feelings. You would of been inspired by something or other when you make music, so try and inject your inspiration and stimulation into naming the track. Name a tune well and it should give the listener an idea of the track, before they've even heard it.

too true

breakbait · Post by **breakbait** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:24 pm

I really don't think names matter all that much. I normally look around my room when it comes to exporting the tune and try find a work in a book title or somethin, although sometimes I do think of a word that relates to where I was when I made the tune for example or the way I was feeling. I think the music does all the talking though, I don't like it when people try and make really deep and meaningful names but that's just me.

wensley · Post by **wensley** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:30 pm

BreakBait wrote: I normally look around my room when it comes to exporting the tune and try find a work in a book title or somethin, although sometimes I do think of a word that relates to where I was when I made the tune for example or the way I was feeling.

I love carpet,

I love desk,

I love lamp

breakbait · Post by **breakbait** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:01 pm

Wensley wrote:
I love carpet,

I love desk,

I love lamp

what a film!

futures_untold · Post by **futures_untold** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:19 pm

Aproach it from the other direction.

Think of a name, idea, story or point that you wish to share.

Then make a tune based on your message.

For instance, a tune called "Supermarket Shelves are Empty" might be expected to be eerie, ambient with a slow beat....

Getmeh?

The name of a track will affect the listening experience, its like a pitcure with a headline will affect the picture

Use this fact to your advantage. By choosing a name and then making a track to match the name, you can double the impact of the tune.

Also, check out Adsinthe' approach to naming tracks http://www.myspace.com/adsinthedubstep

I think he names tracks from snippets of conversation he's had with people.

little boh peep · Post by **little boh peep** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:50 pm

Wensley wrote:Personally I wouldn't go searching for random words to name something that should be a personal expression of feelings.

This, IMO.

Provided expressing your feelings was the intention of the track, that is.

press · Post by **press** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:10 pm

i hate it to, so hard to find a good one on the spot. i need to start writing them down when i think of them, cuz i find awesome track names all the time, then forget once its time to save-as.

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:22 pm

samples dictate or random drunk names
like just popped in head
12 steps to self destruction

slothrop · Post by **slothrop** » Sat May 24, 2008 12:11 am

Little Boh Peep wrote:
Wensley wrote:Personally I wouldn't go searching for random words to name something that should be a personal expression of feelings.
This, IMO.

Provided expressing your feelings was the intention of the track, that is.

Dunno, someone once asked Charlie Parker (not someone I'd step to when it comes to self expression) what one of his track titles meant and he said "I dunno, the record company came up with the name after I left the studio..."

renegatus · Post by **renegatus** » Sat May 24, 2008 4:46 am

Titles give context, use them wisely.

kwality · Post by **kwality** » Sat May 24, 2008 6:34 am

Yeah, apparently alot of the old jazzheads would just make stuff up on the spot.

I dunno, my distate for silly names is tempered by wannabe 'deep' or meaningful names. One of the most helpful things is to write down a few words before you start or when you're working on it, then use those words to help with a name.

All else fails call it spongebob.

xthewiddler · Post by **xthewiddler** » Sat May 24, 2008 7:48 am

Press wrote:i hate it to, so hard to find a good one on the spot. i need to start writing them down when i think of them, cuz i find awesome track names all the time, then forget once its time to save-as.

start texting yourself, thats what im gonna do

blizzardmusic · Post by **blizzardmusic** » Sat May 24, 2008 8:59 am

Most of my names are connected to feelings and actions. Heres a few examples:

Dignity
Meaning
Optimism
Melodrama
Destiny
Heartless
Fearful

legend4ry · Post by **legend4ry** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:28 am

I name my track something to do with the track, where I got the inspiration and something along them lines.

And if all else fails, just name it after something you like....

I was munching a biscuit the other day and named a tune I was working on hobnobs are big on road

little boh peep · Post by **little boh peep** » Sat May 24, 2008 6:40 pm

Slothrop wrote:Dunno, someone once asked Charlie Parker (not someone I'd step to when it comes to self expression) what one of his track titles meant and he said "I dunno, the record company came up with the name after I left the studio..."

Well, that's his opinion? If I had a personal attachment to a piece of music I wrote, I wouldn't want someone else naming it. Titles do give context.

fixation · Post by **fixation** » Sat May 24, 2008 10:37 pm

BreakBait wrote:
Wensley wrote:
I love carpet,

I love desk,

I love lamp
what a film!

San Diego.........

anyway, havent made a tune yet, but promised ashley i would name my first song sprayage, after a drunken session on counterstrike

jackquinox · Post by **jackquinox** » Wed May 28, 2008 11:38 am

xTheWiddler wrote:I hate naming tracks

The name of a track will affect the listening experience, its like a pitcure with a headline will affect the picture

anyways if anyone has any tips on song naming let me know

i use this sometimes too

http://watchout4snakes.com/creativityto ... dPlus.aspx

I think everyone on dubstepforum should be forced to name their music using this tool, has to include an uncommon preposition, common noun and a very uncommon transative verb......so im making a record called Astraddle Joint Aquatint.....may have to rethink that one.

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