A Blog by Margaret Rose
I love great lyrics. I thrill to witty wordplay, internal rhymes, and alliteration. The cleverness of Sondheim excites me, the pure simplicity of Hammerstein fills my heart. I appreciate the skill and cleverness that goes into writing a perfect lyric. I have studied the craft of writing lyrics and know the basic rules to craft a good one. My goal is always to write the best lyric I can, and sometimes
The stage is dark. From the darkness, a voice sings the notes of an ancient song, the words unknown, the syllables mysterious and intriguing. The melody teases with a sense of the Far East, an exotic blend of woodwind and harp and human voice. From the darkness, a glow of light reveals the singer: a man wearing a turban. His refrain finished, he turns his focus to the audience and speaks directly to them. “This story has never been
