Not feeling Automatic at all. The melody is uninspired af and the structure makes no sense. Don't know why they have decided to release this song before the album

I prefer the demo version. The second verse is different and doesn't feel rushed

Who do I need to go to, to try and get these midweek digital editions?

SuperBloom: Spring Awakening Edition

1. Ride My Love (Original Demo Version)

2. Automatic (Original Demo Version)

3. I Could Get Used To This (Acoustic) (*)

4. Ride (Acoustic) (*)

5. Automatic (Acoustic) (*)

6. Don't You Know Who I Am (Acoustic) (*)

7. Beautiful

8. Cry Baby

9. Told You So

10. Life Had Other Plans

SuperBloom: Midnight Garden Party Edition

1. Ride (Gideön's Darkroom Mix)

2. Ride (Tom Aspaul Mix) (*)

3. I Could Get Used To This (Initial Talk Mix) (*)

4. Automatic (Extended Mix)

5. Ride (Extended Mix) (*)

6. Gasoline

7. Gotta Get Up

8. Controller (Demo for Demi Lovato)

9. Midnight Lover

10. I Could Get Used To This (Extended Version) (*)

(*) = does not exist

46 minutes ago, Tyrion_LMG said:

Not feeling Automatic at all. The melody is uninspired af and the structure makes no sense. Don't know why they have decided to release this song before the album

I absolutely agree

but the audience needs an extended version!

so she's 1/3 for me unfortunately…

this is easily the most boring song she's released in the past 3 eras

2 hours ago, bitchfit said:

It's way too short, we needed a proper bridge and final chorus.

Oh my god, it's 2026.

When will people learn what BRIDGE actually is. You're thinking about MIDDLE 8.

BRIDGE is a part of the song between verse and chorus therefor it's called BRIDGE.

2 minutes ago, NoAngelus said:

Oh my god, it's 2026.

When will people learn what BRIDGE actually is. You're thinking about MIDDLE 8.

BRIDGE is a part of the song between verse and chorus therefor it's called BRIDGE.

Thanks Tchaikovsky but nobody asked

4 minutes ago, bitchfit said:

Thanks Tchaikovsky but nobody asked

There is no shame in not knowing, but there is shame in not asking.

I'm sorry but how did she go from WYP? and T!FG! to this? she's 0/3 for me

Me. I am NoAngelus... Art teacher chanteuse.

Edited March 26Mar 26 by NoAngelus

24 minutes ago, NoAngelus said:

Oh my god, it's 2026.

When will people learn what BRIDGE actually is. You're thinking about MIDDLE 8.

BRIDGE is a part of the song between verse and chorus therefor it's called BRIDGE.

Oh you think you are smart but you are damn wrong

A bridge in a song is a contrasting section that breaks up the repetition of verses and choruses, typically occurring in the second half to provide new musical or lyrical perspective. It builds tension and adds variety through changes in melody, chord progression, tempo, or key, preparing the listener for a satisfying final chorus.

18 minutes ago, NoAngelus said:

There is no shame in not knowing, but there is shame in not asking.

And by this you cemented it LOL

AND

Edited March 26Mar 26 by mike_int

24 minutes ago, bitchfit said:

Thanks Tchaikovsky but nobody asked

And he is wrong LOL

Just now, mike_int said:

Oh you think you are smart but you are damn wrong

A bridge in a song is a contrasting section that breaks up the repetition of verses and choruses, typically occurring in the second half to provide new musical or lyrical perspective. It builds tension and adds variety through changes in melody, chord progression, tempo, or key, preparing the listener for a satisfying final chorus.

Oh you think you are smart but you are damn wrong

A middle 8 is a section in a song, typically eight bars long, that occurs towards the middle to create contrast by featuring a different melody, lyrics, or chord progression. Usually placed after the second chorus, it breaks the repetition of verse-chorus structures and often leads into a final chorus

and bridge is

A bridge in a song is a contrasting section that breaks the pattern of verses and choruses to add variety, tension, or a new emotional perspective

Like I said.

Just because you found someone being wrong online doesn't mean you are right. The false narrative of middle 8 being called bridge is something that has been online only for the last few years because people are getting more ignorant by day, Back in the day everyone knew the difference.

Edited March 26Mar 26 by NoAngelus

Example in a song Get Sexy by Sugababes for the ignorant people (bridge is PRE-CHORUS)

verse1:

When I'm walking down the street they say, "Hey, sexy" (hey, sexy)
When I'm dancing in the club they say, "Hey, sexy" (hey, sexy)
When I'm driving in my car, or I'm standing at the bar
It don't matter where I are, they say, "Hey, sexy" (hey, sexy)

bridge:

Silly boys, they loving me so much
Silly boys, you can look, but you can't touch
Silly boys, I ain't got no time to talk
Silly boys, just shut up and watch me walk

chorus:

'Cause I'm too sexy in this club
Too sexy in this club, so sexy it hurts
If you feel sexy in this club
Then go 'head, toast it up
Take it down, let's get sexy right now (now, now, now)

verse2:

When I'm shopping with my girls they say, "Hey, sexy" (hey, sexy)
In a two-piece at the beach, they say, "Hey, sexy" (hey, sexy)
Wanna put me on their arms, so they maximise the charm
'Cause I'm shining like a star, yeah, I'm so sexy (hey, sexy)

bridge:

Silly boys, they're loving me so much
Silly boys, you can look, but you can't touch
Silly boys, I ain't got no time to talk
Silly boys, just shut up and watch me walk

chorus:

'Cause I'm too sexy in this club
Too sexy in this club, so sexy it hurts
If you feel sexy in this club
Then go 'head, toast it up
Take it down, let's get sexy right now (now, now, now)

middle 8:

If I had a dime (dime) for every single time (time)
These boys stop and stare (stare), I'd be a billionaire
Yeah, if I had a dime (dime) for every single time (time)
These boys stop and stare (stare), I'd be a billionaire

chorus:

'Cause I'm too sexy in this club
Too sexy in this club, so sexy it hurts
If you feel sexy in this club
Then go 'head, toast it up
Take it down, let's get sexy right now (now, now, now)

Edited March 26Mar 26 by NoAngelus

3 minutes ago, NoAngelus said:

Oh you think you are smart but you are damn wrong

and bridge is

Like I said.

Just because you found someone being wrong online doesn't mean you are right. The false narrative of middle 8 being called bridge is something that has been online only for the last few years because people are getting more ignorant by day, Back in the day everyone knew the difference.

You are wrong. Middle 8 is only 8 bars, and can be used as a bridge but "bridge" in general doesn't have length limit

Also what you are talking about to can be called "pre-chorus"

I studied and composed music, dont try to act all superior to others here

Edited March 26Mar 26 by mike_int

came here to praise the flute and post this gif and arrived in the middle of an art war

Just now, mike_int said:

You are wrong. Middle 8 is only 8 bars, and can be used as a bridge but "bridge" in general doesn't have length limit

Section of a song between second chorus and final chorus, section of a song where things are supposed to switch up is called middle 8.

If you are talking about part of the song that's happening after 2nd chorus, you're thinking of middle 8.

People have been incorrectly calling bridge every part of a song that is not verse or chorus last few years.

Just now, NoAngelus said:

Section of a song between second chorus and final chorus, section of a song where things are supposed to switch up is called middle 8.

If you are talking about part of the song that's happening after 2nd chorus, you're thinking of middle 8.

People have been incorrectly calling bridge every part of a song that is not verse or chorus last few years.

The melody on the flute is fantastic but it needed one last repetition at the end, the rest of the song left me underwhelmed unfortunately

1 minute ago, mike_int said:

In music theory, "middle eight" (a common type of bridge) refers to a section of a song with a significantly different melody and lyrics, which helps the song develop itself in a natural way by creating a contrast to the previously played, usually placed after the second chorus in a song.

A song employing a middle eight might look like:

       ....  ....    ....  ....    ........  ....     ....
Intro-{Verse-Pre-Chorus-Chorus}{Verse-Pre-Chorus-Chorus}-Middle 8-{Chorus}

By adding a powerful upbeat middle eight, musicians can then end the song with a hook in the end chorus and finale.

Since when the pre-chorus is called bridge?

2 hours ago, MikeS88 said:

Who do I need to go to, to try and get these midweek digital editions?

SuperBloom: Spring Awakening Edition

1. Ride My Love (Original Demo Version)

2. Automatic (Original Demo Version)

3. I Could Get Used To This (Acoustic) (*)

4. Ride (Acoustic) (*)

5. Automatic (Acoustic) (*)

6. Don't You Know Who I Am (Acoustic) (*)

7. Beautiful

8. Cry Baby

9. Told You So

10. Life Had Other Plans

SuperBloom: Midnight Garden Party Edition

1. Ride (Gideön's Darkroom Mix)

2. Ride (Tom Aspaul Mix) (*)

3. I Could Get Used To This (Initial Talk Mix) (*)

4. Automatic (Extended Mix)

5. Ride (Extended Mix) (*)

6. Gasoline

7. Gotta Get Up

8. Controller (Demo for Demi Lovato)

9. Midnight Lover

10. I Could Get Used To This (Extended Version) (*)

(*) = does not exist

We get it - you have unreleased music. You don't have to prove yourself with every single post here. We believe you, babes 💅

OT: argument about song definitions getting 5x more responses on release day than the song itself. Never change, GAYS