killamch89 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Storytelling in songs distills narrative into melody, lyrics and mood offering immediacy that novels or poems can’t match, yet relying on musical elements to convey subtext. How do you compare the emotional impact of a singer-songwriter’s ballad to a character-driven short story or a rhythmic epic poem? What strengths do songs have like leveraging hooks and repetition for thematic emphasis and what limitations, such as brevity or reliance on musical context? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
