New Lyric Book Calls for Musicians to Complete Songs
SYDNEY (PRWEB) June 11, 2015 -- Author Kay Bell claims that musicians, producers and singers can create exquisite melodies that, without lyrics, can often remain one dimensional and undiscovered, offering no relatable narrative. She hopes the missing element might well lie within the pages of her new book, “Lyrically Speaking: Seasons of My Life” (published by Balboa Press AU), presenting readers with a groundbreaking concept – a collection of original lyrical works for 180 potential songs, yet to be set to music.
Written by international award-winning Australian lyricist, Bell, lyrics within this collection are categorized into seasons reflecting the tone and overall message of each potential song, such as spring lyrics representing seeds of possibility, and autumn or fall lyrics expressing the contradiction between life and loss. Bell’s lyrics touch on topics including life, love, birth, death, renewal, fear, war and celebration. Suggested genres include acoustic, ballad, Christian, country, jazz, pop, rock, R&B, soul, film and TV.
“This book is a veritable treasure trove of words to enhance, supplement, and inspire musical creativity,” states Music Executive James Shipstone in the book’s Foreword.
An excerpt from the lyrics of “Blessed,” featured in “Lyrically Speaking”:
“First he sent someone to hold;
Transparent wings and a heart of gold.
It was his plan, my God’s intent.
I know without a doubt, she’s been heaven sent; now—”
For collaboration opportunities and all other enquiries, including use of the lyrics contained in this collection and setting them to music, please visit http://www.kay-bell.com.
“Lyrically Speaking”
By Kay Bell
Softcover | 8.25 x 11 in | 420 pages | ISBN 9781452527345
E-Book | 420 pages | ISBN 9781452527352
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Kay Bell is a teacher of communications and a songwriter. She has won numerous awards for both lyrics and co-written songs, including an award that landed her a mentorship with legendary Los Angeles producer, David Kershenbaum.
Balboa Press Australia is a division of Hay House, Inc., a leading provider in publishing products that specialise in self-help and the mind, body and spirit genre. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the Author Solutions self-publishing model. For more information or to start publishing today, visit balboapress.com.au/ or call 1800 050 315. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter and “Like” us at facebook.com/BalboaPress.
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