 Re: Oh God a Bridge
Well "formula" is never good when it comes to songwriting. But for my bridges (I don't really think in terms of bridge though, just "what should come next?") the main thing is there should be a change in intensity, usually down but it can be up, just whatever the song calls for.
You also might take into consideration a solo, if you're planning on having one. If you're thinking of a lively/peak of song style solo, you might put it right before a slower bridge, and then try to imagine what would sound cool coming right after the solo ends. Or if the bridge is an increase in intensity, try putting the solo after it and imagine what would sound like a cool build up. If a mellow solo, maybe imagine a good progression or riff to go under it and then build that up as your bridge.
Stripping away to 1 or 2 instruments and then building up is usually a cool technique also.
Just some ideas to consider, that you might feel inspired by. But basically try thinking less of formula, just listen to your song and try to imagine what sounds like it should come next. Or if you've got an idea for a part later in song, try to imagine what would lead up to that.
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