[OldBoy]

http://www.mlponies.com/2012/03/24/a...rview/#more-52

When writing a song, do you come up with the lyrics without any idea of what the music or poetic meter will be like, and let Daniel Ingram work his magic on it? Or do you collaborate with him from the outset?

I don’t know how the other writers do it, but I must have an idea of what the tune will be or I can’t write the lyrics. I actually agonize over this. But keep in mind, I’m not a musician, so I need all the help I can get. For “At the Gala” my inspiration was “Ever After” from Into the Woods. I actually recorded a scratch track, singing all the parts, layering voices in for the chorus. It was a little extreme! But since it took up a big part of Act 1, I really wanted to give it all the time and attention it was due—even though I knew it was going to change and be made way better!

For the “Smile Song” I had two inspirational songs: “Sunshine Day” from the Brady Bunch and “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves. My demo tune was quite different from Daniel’s. And when I listen to it now, I realize that it was pretty bad! But the upbeat, sunny feeling is the same, and that’s what I wanted to convey. Again, it’s a big number and I needed to go through it with Pinkie to get to the emotional place she is when she meets Cranky.

In both instances with these songs, Daniel took my little scratch tracks and made the songs amazingly awesome! I hear both those songs and am truly impressed by his talent.

Да, я тоже был немного удивлён.