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Singing & performing are art forms that require just as much work as songwriting. We love that @BTS_twt members can sing, rap, perform AND write songs! Several also produce these songs.
But what's the difference between Composer, Lyricist and Producer?
#AskR3
A Thread
But what's the difference between Composer, Lyricist and Producer?
#AskR3A Thread
Artists that write lyrics AND melodies are usually called SONGWRITERS. One may be credited in a song's creation if they contribute to any part of the lyrics OR melodies. Counting compositions & lyrics, ALL @BTS_twt members have songwriting credits!
Let's break it down even more.
Let's break it down even more.
A COMPOSER creates melodies.
Melody = the musical notes that connect the lyrics.
Melodies can be created on a piano, a digital audio workstation, loosely over an instrumental ("toplining", like @BTS_twt V does in this video) or without instruments.
https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1254817417273851904
Melody = the musical notes that connect the lyrics.
Melodies can be created on a piano, a digital audio workstation, loosely over an instrumental ("toplining", like @BTS_twt V does in this video) or without instruments.
https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1254817417273851904
INSTRUMENTALS = pieces of music performed with live instruments, or non-vocal (distorted or altered vocals are an exception) sounds arranged in a digital audio workstation.
A LYRICIST writes words for a melody that's already composed or lyrics that may be transformed with new melodies.
Writing lyrics is an art form with its own challenges (as seen from SUGA's drafts); similar to, but NOT the same as, writing poetry or prose.
https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1244163326285758465
Writing lyrics is an art form with its own challenges (as seen from SUGA's drafts); similar to, but NOT the same as, writing poetry or prose.
https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1244163326285758465
A MUSIC PRODUCER guides the musical direction of a song. They may also create instrumentals on a digital audio workstation (
SUGA).
Four @BTS_twt members have their own production studios: Genius Lab, RKive, Hope World & Golden Closet. https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1070396413043855361
SUGA). Four @BTS_twt members have their own production studios: Genius Lab, RKive, Hope World & Golden Closet. https://twitter.com/BTS_twt/status/1070396413043855361
. @BTS_twt album credits usually follow the order: SONG TITLE Producers Songwriters (no distinction between composer & lyricist)
When more than 1 artist is credited, there's no rule as to which order must be followed. We don't have information about the criteria @BigHitEnt uses.
When more than 1 artist is credited, there's no rule as to which order must be followed. We don't have information about the criteria @BigHitEnt uses.
Unlike official album credits, @BTS_twt's SoundCloud releases sometimes distinguish between composers and lyricists. 
One example is 약속 (Promise). We see Jimin and Slow Rabbit as the composers & Jimin and RM as the lyricists. https://soundcloud.com/bangtan/firstjiminpresent
One example is 약속 (Promise). We see Jimin and Slow Rabbit as the composers & Jimin and RM as the lyricists. https://soundcloud.com/bangtan/firstjiminpresent
In addition to being composers, lyricists & producers themselves, @BTS_twt works with many talented in-house ( @BigHitEnt) singers, musicians & producers, as well as regularly collaborating with incredible talent outside of their agency. 
What do you think about @BTS_twt's crediting or creation process? Was this brief #AskR3 thread helpful? Do you still have questions?
We look forward to you sharing your BTS songwriting & production analysis with R³. Submissions are open! #JoinTheRhizome https://ther3journal.com/submit-your-work/
We look forward to you sharing your BTS songwriting & production analysis with R³. Submissions are open! #JoinTheRhizome https://ther3journal.com/submit-your-work/
