What makes an album/a song a hit?
being pushed hard by you know how
>>128243926Unironically; being familiar yet new.
if we knew we'd all be doing it, but at the end of the day we're just guessing
Whether or not David Geffen thinks you're hot.
>>128243926melody and marketing
There are great songs that were never hits because they didn't fit with the mold of Top 40 at the time.
Common Song StructureThe most common formula for a hit song is the Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus (or ABABCB) structure. This arrangement provides a blend of familiarity and progression that keeps the listener engaged. * Intro: A brief, attention-grabbing opening (often under 10 seconds in modern hits) that sets the mood and rhythm. * Verse (A): The storytelling section, where the lyrics advance the narrative or theme. The music often uses a different melody and chord progression than the chorus. * Pre-Chorus (Optional): A short, transitional section that builds musical and emotional tension, leading directly into the explosion of the chorus. * Chorus (B): The central, most memorable, and usually most powerful part of the song. It contains the main lyrical message, the title, and the hook. This section is repeated with the same lyrics and melody.
>>128244499 * Verse (A): Continues the story or theme with new lyrics. * Chorus (B): Repeats the central idea. * Bridge (C): A contrasting section (musically and/or lyrically) that provides a break from the repetition. It often introduces a new perspective, a change in intensity, or a dramatic climax, and is usually followed by a final, impactful chorus. * Chorus (B): The final repetition, sometimes with added energy or vocal ad-libs to create a dynamic finish. * Outro: Fades out the song or provides a short concluding section. Essential Content ElementsBeyond the structure, hit songs typically contain these crucial elements: * The Hook: This is the most vital ingredient. The hook is the catchy, repeatable musical or lyrical phrase that "hooks" the listener and makes them want to hear the song again. It is most often found in the chorus, but sometimes in the intro or a post-chorus. * Memorable Melody: The tune must be simple enough to hum but unique enough to stand out. It provides the main emotional connection. * Relatable Lyrics: The words usually tap into universal experiences like love, heartbreak, partying, or empowerment, making it easy for a wide audience to connect with the song on a personal level. * Perfect Production: A clean, professional sound with a clear mix, dynamic arrangement (adding or subtracting instruments to maintain interest), and a strong rhythm/groove that encourages movement. * Short Length: Modern pop hits are generally short (often under 3:30 or 4:00) and get to the chorus/hook quickly to suit short attention spans and streaming habits.
>>128244505Also helps if your daddy has money or is connected. Hope that helps.
>>128244499>>128244505How did TPAB, being piss poor in hooks/melody, resembling an audiobook, rather than album, managed to become so popular ?
>>128245225tpab has many memorable melodies and hooks, such as bitch don't kill my vibe or king kunta. it also is not a pop album and had only moderate sized hits in terms of radio play.
>>12824394480/20 rule of design. 80 familiarity, 20 twist.
>>128245402as I said in that thread about Aerosmith the other day they put their own eccentric spin on the standard 70s rock cliches that made them stand out while a band like Atlanta Rhythm Section was generic as fuck so nobody cares about them anymore
>>128247234>>128244499Having a distinctive singer helps, in this case nobody sounded like Steven Tyler.
This is an example of hit materialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8LZgX-JlfQ
>>128244505lol at this asshole wasting his time typing all this shit
>>128247403chatgpt typed all that shit
>>128247419How did it pass the captcha?
The ability to survive repetition. The biggest hits are heard and played ad nauseum, but stick around. People chant their choruses all day.
