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Post by Heksetårn on Sept 3, 2018 11:22:16 GMT -5
I'm currently struggling with this a bit. Do you prefer names in a different language or things similar to Old Tower or Forgotten Pathways? What's your process for coming up with a name? Also, maybe critique my current name. I'm thinking it's too metal.
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Post by stormcrow on Sept 3, 2018 11:57:20 GMT -5
mmmm I think the first rule is: that kind of things must not be a problem I mean, just let emotions lead you and you'll find the right name, the right title, the right notes. Spending hours in crafting names or titles or concepts is completely unuseful, since they will sound clearly forced. One day the right name for your project will come out and you will be forever fine with it. This is how I feel with SF.
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Post by AndruJorj on Sept 3, 2018 12:45:09 GMT -5
Substance over style.
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Post by olofdigre on Sept 3, 2018 12:47:21 GMT -5
I'm currently struggling with this a bit. Do you prefer names in a different language or things similar to Old Tower or Forgotten Pathways? What's your process for coming up with a name? Also, maybe critique my current name. I'm thinking it's too metal. I think it fun to use words not translatable with Google. And I often scrolls down on discogs to see if a name is overused. Depending on what I want to say with the music there is variations. If I want to make a serious remark or if I am just having fun will be reflected in the titles and names.Thank you
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Post by Heksetårn on Sept 3, 2018 12:50:27 GMT -5
mmmm I think the first rule is: that kind of things must not be a problem I mean, just let emotions lead you and you'll find the right name, the right title, the right notes. Spending hours in crafting names or titles or concepts is completely unuseful, since they will sound clearly forced. One day the right name for your project will come out and you will be forever fine with it. This is how I feel with SF. You're definitely right. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to overthink things big time.
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Post by heidis on Sept 3, 2018 13:03:13 GMT -5
I love to use names in my native language (Swedish), I've done this for 4 out of 5 projects. They always consist of just one word or name, something that reflects the music thematically or just a name that means a lot to me. For example: Örnatorpet, it's the name of an extremely old croft (maybe 1000 years, of which now only the foundation ruins remain) out in the forest near where I live. It was also the name of my childhood school area, which I'm very nostalgic about, so it seemed to make absolute sense to name my first project Örnatorpet, as I make my music partly as a tribute to Swedish history, culture and nature.
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Post by Ropp on Sept 3, 2018 14:23:21 GMT -5
As stormcrow said, that should not be a problem. I think you just have to find a name that evokes somehow (in any possyble way, direct or not) whatever your music is about. Any language, length or style will be appropiate as long as it feels cool to you.
Umbría in Spanish is a name refering to thows areas of land where the sunlight never reaches, normally because of natural obstacles such as forests or mountains. The feeling I get from this concept is what I'd like to capture with my compositions. Not just a gloomy spot, but a natural place where that little absence of lights makes you feel sheltered. It felt good, so I used it.
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Post by toodarkpark on Sept 3, 2018 15:49:31 GMT -5
mmmm I think the first rule is: that kind of things must not be a problem I mean, just let emotions lead you and you'll find the right name, the right title, the right notes. Spending hours in crafting names or titles or concepts is completely unuseful, since they will sound clearly forced. One day the right name for your project will come out and you will be forever fine with it. This is how I feel with SF. This sounds right to me, but whatever you pick give it a week or so before you announce it on the internet and see if you still like it .
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Post by stormcrow on Sept 3, 2018 16:17:40 GMT -5
mmmm I think the first rule is: that kind of things must not be a problem I mean, just let emotions lead you and you'll find the right name, the right title, the right notes. Spending hours in crafting names or titles or concepts is completely unuseful, since they will sound clearly forced. One day the right name for your project will come out and you will be forever fine with it. This is how I feel with SF. This sounds right to me, but whatever you pick give it a week or so before you announce it on the internet and see if you still like it . Ahahah this is rational! Good advice!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2018 17:39:49 GMT -5
My name is the Old English spelling of my real name. I had some other names in mind but this is the one I liked the most, I usually just think of a bunch of names and sleep on it for a while and see which one I keep going back to.
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Post by Master on Sept 4, 2018 12:35:43 GMT -5
What do you think about when you write your music? Is there something that inspires you? Think about it and you may just find the name you're looking for.
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Post by Båvingr on Sept 21, 2018 3:48:00 GMT -5
I love to use names in my native language (Swedish), I've done this for 4 out of 5 projects. They always consist of just one word or name, something that reflects the music thematically or just a name that means a lot to me. For example: Örnatorpet, it's the name of an extremely old croft (maybe 1000 years, of which now only the foundation ruins remain) out in the forest near where I live. It was also the name of my childhood school area, which I'm very nostalgic about, so it seemed to make absolute sense to name my first project Örnatorpet, as I make my music partly as a tribute to Swedish history, culture and nature. Ha! What are your other 3 projects then? Maybe they are secret...
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Post by heidis on Sept 21, 2018 11:18:56 GMT -5
I love to use names in my native language (Swedish), I've done this for 4 out of 5 projects. They always consist of just one word or name, something that reflects the music thematically or just a name that means a lot to me. For example: Örnatorpet, it's the name of an extremely old croft (maybe 1000 years, of which now only the foundation ruins remain) out in the forest near where I live. It was also the name of my childhood school area, which I'm very nostalgic about, so it seemed to make absolute sense to name my first project Örnatorpet, as I make my music partly as a tribute to Swedish history, culture and nature. Ha! What are your other 3 projects then? Maybe they are secret... I prefer to not mention which they are, it's a bit more fun to have some other little projects where I can make different sounding stuff and for people to not directly know it's me
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Post by AndruJorj on Sept 21, 2018 12:22:35 GMT -5
And now, a serious reply: The name of my DS project is 𝕬𝖚𝖋𝖍𝖔𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖗 (Aufhocker). The aufhocker is a shapeshifter in German folklore. The aufhocker is never identified in literature as having an identifiable shape. Usually, it only comes by to set a lesson. It's known for taking on the form of animals and in some cases, human beings in order to fulfill whatever duty it sees fit. In most cases, the aufhocker is considered to be a very dangerous theriomorph that tears the throats out of humans. The connection to attacking victims in the throat is what links the aufhocker to vampirism. The aufhocker cannot be killed. In vampire mythology, sunlight and church bells are often used to frighten vampires. These defenses are also linked to the aufhocker. So, it may be fitting that the first 𝕬𝖚𝖋𝖍𝖔𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖗 album, " At The Gates Of Castle Dracula", was a concept album that was thematically linked to vampires. What sorts of themes do you plan on approaching with your songwriting? Think about that for a while, and I'm sure a name will pop out of nowhere, directly into your mind when you need it.
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Post by dungeondweller on Oct 28, 2018 14:57:03 GMT -5
honestly just named mine after the world of an old rpg/rts game series i loved as a kid
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