It took me some time to read this list (and stay concentrated) and it’s worth your time. Very good and solid advice from my point of view:
http://getthatprosound.com/50-pro-tips-for-breathing-life-into-your-electronic-music/
Here is my personal Top 10:
7. Make Drum And Percussion Sounds Interact
8. Construct Melodies Using Counterpoint
14. Listen, Listen, Listen: Analyse & Deconstruct Your Favourite Tracks
16. If A Part’s Not Working, Don’t Agonise – Just Bin It & Move On
18. Plot Out The Structural Elements – Start The Arrangement With The End In Mind For An Organic, Uncluttered Buildup
20. Mix It Up: Use Sections Of Noise And Dissonance
32. Let Loose: Record Performances, Embrace Accidents And The Unexpected
36. Finishing Touches And Details
39. Actually play your rhythm parts rather than always programming them
45. Five Parts Or Less At Any One Time: Less Is More
-mE
productivemonkey 