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I would like everyone's perspective on this... if possible.
We all know there are different kinds of hooks. The repeat the same word over and over in the chorus.. the repetitive kind. the hook said at the end of each ending line of the verse. alternating the hook line and various lines in the chorus. but what is your favorite hook style and why? looking for new insight on creating . Maybe we can bounce some new ideas around in here. GBYA!

A good hook is something that the music journalists and snobs loves to hate

It's one of those "you know it when you hear it things". In MOST cases, it's the hook lyric line (usu. the contains the title) repeated at the beginning or end of the chorus with a musical phrase. When you can't get it out of your head, it works. For example, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. It's hard not to keep hearing "I can buy myself flowers" in your head.

Casey

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:13 am

When you can't get it out of your head, it works. For example, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. It's hard not to keep hearing "I can buy myself flowers" in your head.

Don't make me go listen to the song to hear what you're talking about. I'd be... er... 'hooked'

My favorite is Peter Hook

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:13 am

It's one of those "you know it when you hear it things". In MOST cases, it's the hook lyric line (usu. the contains the title) repeated at the beginning or end of the chorus with a musical phrase. When you can't get it out of your head, it works. For example, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. It's hard not to keep hearing "I can buy myself flowers" in your head.

Casey

you mean her song that is like matchbox 20's " I don't wanna be lonely" ? LOL Yes, that is very catchy . catchy and familiar. That always seems to make a good hook.

cosmicdolphin wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:29 am

My favorite is Peter Hook

I like Captain Hook, myself.

Gillihan wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:42 am

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:13 am

It's one of those "you know it when you hear it things". In MOST cases, it's the hook lyric line (usu. the contains the title) repeated at the beginning or end of the chorus with a musical phrase. When you can't get it out of your head, it works. For example, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. It's hard not to keep hearing "I can buy myself flowers" in your head.

Casey

you mean her song that is like matchbox 20's " I don't wanna be lonely" ? LOL Yes, that is very catchy . catchy and familiar. That always seems to make a good hook.

Well there is that "borrowing" thing. Actually "Flowers" is totally stolen from Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man".

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:17 am

Gillihan wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:42 am

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:13 am

It's one of those "you know it when you hear it things". In MOST cases, it's the hook lyric line (usu. the contains the title) repeated at the beginning or end of the chorus with a musical phrase. When you can't get it out of your head, it works. For example, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. It's hard not to keep hearing "I can buy myself flowers" in your head.

Casey

you mean her song that is like matchbox 20's " I don't wanna be lonely" ? LOL Yes, that is very catchy . catchy and familiar. That always seems to make a good hook.

Well there is that "borrowing" thing. Actually "Flowers" is totally stolen from Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man".

I am learning It's not what ya borrow, it's who borrows it. LOL

Casey H wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:13 am

cosmicdolphin wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:29 am

My favorite is Peter Hook

I like Captain Hook, myself.

I kinda like Dr. Hook every once in a while.