How To Write A Song (FROZEN CROWN - I Am The Tyrant)

[@caprademon9616]

WHAT IS GENIUS? Making something EXTREMELY HARD looking EXTREMELY EASY. Your talent surprises me everyday, Mr. Mondelli. This video is pure gold for both FC fans and random people.

[@FrozenCrown]

You're always too kind, buddy! Thanks a lot! I'm just having fun, really :D

[@新移民係香港主人]

i think Jade need to play folk acoustic guitar.

[@bloodyearth4804]

Rewatching this video again and again, it's truly a little gem and deserves billions of views

[@FedericaLanna]

So interesting 🖤 now I know that Jade Is trying to steal your role as composer and She s gonna write next Volturian s album 🦇

[@FrozenCrown]

Deal. I'm going to make a new band with Fabiola, Niso, Ikki and Berrofronzo. Bye girls.

[@FedericaLanna]

@@FrozenCrown ok I Will play maracas in my new band with Jade

[@JadeHirudo]

No worries, now you have the best guitar player in the world Federica 😂

[@FedericaLanna]

@@JadeHirudo I do! I do 🖤

[@sadekkadiki5668]

Federica I love you so much

[@Kuwagumo]

Hey, this lyric focused video is interesting! Looking forward to it

[@FrozenCrown]

WHICH SONG WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE NEXT? Did you enjoy this video? Let us know!

[@FedericoMondelli]

🔥🔥🔥

[@keremdrums81]

Hi Federico! Amazing video, it is very useful! Thank you for being honest and open to everyone and let people learn from a great songwriter and guitar player like you! I would like to see "far beyond" as next song. Especially how you decided on the melodic bridge part before the chorus.. thanks a lot. (I am the guy who made bass cover on volturian - broken in instagram :) )

[@dragonforce627]

I really like the song Everwinter, I'd love to see a behind the scenes video for that.

[@matthewguarna2975]

I'd like to learn about to infinity or fail no more... Killer songs btw

[@eddy656]

Great video, my favorite song is forever. So, if you could explain how you did this song, that would be super. 👍

[@HannibalYouTube]

Better start my Italian class soon to keep following your channel.

[@alangonzalez5889]

Every time I watch your videos I really want to learn Italian 🇮🇹❤

[@CommanderReplay]

It is a well known fact that D minor is the saddest of all keys. It makes people weep instantly.

[@gordonanderson4224]

Federico all I can say is you are such a talented guy . Your music is awesome . I look forward to all your new releases . Keep writing you are such a great talent thank you.

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot buddy!!!

[@israelhidalgo1721]

greetings since Colombia, excelent video, I really do love "Im the tyrant song"

[@JohnThornburgh]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

[@MrAdemilson1995]

I love this band, this new videos show me how much love and talent you guys put on everything, i can't wait for more.

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot man, really appreciate!

[@bloodblade1337]

I didn't know that I am the Tyrant had any relation to manowar. Now I can't unhear this

[@justjoe5373]

A song is something you can [s]ing al[ong]. This is so genius, it opened my eyes. Now I can see stuff that I've never seen before and hear sounds I never used to hear. I feel like I've transcended through the realms of existence and unlocked the secret door to ethereal wisdom. Thank you Federico, you changed my entire life completely and it hasn't even been 40 seconds

[@FrozenCrown]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@starxhilmie]

I think you just made the lyric for a song

[@justjoe5373]

@@starxhilmie Nah it's just a concept, it still needs to be polished, it needs a proper structure and adaptation to a melody

[@julienthomas14]

4:27 Fear of the Dark! no? Grazie mille per questo fantastico video!!

[@erikpatterson2803]

That was amazing!! And yes, I want to see the story of her vanquishing the tyrant and getting her throne back!!

[@fedomandez]

10:05 perfectly clear to understand without audio. Italian, we're magic.

[@txinterceptor8428]

More videos like this, please! I love hearing about Federico Mondelli's writing process because he is one of the best song writers of this generation. Amazing stuff, and it's perfect he talks about "I Am the Tyrant" because that's the first Frozen Crown song I ever heard and now they are my favorite band. This song also has one of the best guitar hooks at the very end. Love it! The video is well crafted with the perfect amount of humor. Federico and Jade's chemistry is always there, and I enjoy their interactions (they have good Instagram posts/stories as well).

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks for these extremely kind words, buddy, I really appreciate them. Maybe you're just too kind :)

[@joaospeedysantos]

Excellent and amusing documentary :D Keep them coming!

[@NiklasBlack]

I love Frozen Crown so much! ❤

[@davidharrison4632]

Hi Guys, glad to see you are all well and continuing to produce the most amazing albums, "I am a Tyrant" was the first song that drew me to your band and have been a fan ever since. I have both of your previous albums "The Fallen King" and "Crowned in Frost" and they are simply fantastic. I have also pre-ordered your new album via Amazon UK where I live and can't wait to add it to my Ipod. Keep up the brilliant work and I look forward to your future works. Stay save and Rock on. ^_^

[@rockereivanivan]

The melody was from Iron Maiden's Fear of the Dark xD

[@FrozenCrown]

Haha right!

[@NikolasLegend7]

Hail from Greece. Your music is Epic.

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

"I Am The Tyrant" is my favourite FROZEN CROWN song!! Please release a video about "I Am The Tyrant", talking about all details!!

[@nicholasmeal7446]

Love you guys

[@giovannin5997]

Ho le lacrime di gioia, caro Federico, e come me le avrebbe anche il tuo caro maestro Pietro se fosse qui a potersi godere tutto questo. Il cerchio si è chiuso, in questo video c'è tutto te stesso. I disegni, le canzoni, la proprietà di linguaggio, l'ironia, la capacità di insegnare concetti estremamente complessi con una semplicità disarmante. Addirittura pure la carta pesta ti sei portato da Manfredonia. Questo riempie di orgoglio me e tutte le persone che ti hanno visto crescere e che hanno avuto il privilegio di sfiorare il tuo talento esplosivo e raro. Tutti noi e tutti gli allievi di quel grandissimo uomo sapevamo che tu eri il suo prediletto non a caso, e una delle ultime discussioni che abbiamo avuto con lui verteva proprio sul fatto che il "suo" Federico si fosse finalmente imposto e avesse conquistato i suoi sogni, e non piegandosi al sistema, bensì con le sue regole, la sua unicità, senza perdere il suo spirito nè il suo accento, nè il suo entusiasmo di bambino. La tua forza è incredibile e ti assicuro che eri il suo orgoglio più grande, la dimostrazione del fatto che i suoi insegnamenti fossero valsi a qualcosa. Suo erede eppure così diverso e unico. Hai anche tanto del tuo caro papà Sandro, certo. Ma Federico è semplicemente il nostro Federico, da Manfredonia, che non si scorda le sue radici e anzi le onora. E ora, vederti qui, a riassumere in così pochi minuti una vita intera di arte ed eclettismo, e per giunta al fianco di una donna così straordinaria e di questi ragazzi fantastici, non può che inorgoglire anche me. Fiero di aver condiviso una piccolissima parte della mia vita con la tua. Un abbraccio G

[@TuftyMcTavish]

This was brilliant! Moar like this, please. Love the music so thus was insightful, and would love a follow-up video about Tyrant.

[@davidthompson9674]

Great fun and educational, yes more videos please. 🤩🤟

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@SteuSax666]

The first two minutes of concentration and then 10 minutes later watching this video with a stupid smile on his face! I think it's a video that sums up the true feeling that drove this artist in such a creative and versatile way! 💥👏⚔

[@TrevorSturman]

6:59 Sheena (cuteness)...yes she is

[@FrozenCrown]

Haha yeah, that's her main role (other than being an incredible musician)

[@sebastianlv7784]

Great video, it is interesting for me to know how you write the songs. I think Federico is a genius when talking about writing for 3 bands. I also think that swapping roles would be a great idea: Federico can now be the lead vocals and Jade, guitars. You all rock. 🤘🏻🔥

[@LuisRosa72]

"I'm sure nobody will be able to recognize Fear Of The Dark" 😂

[@benjamin.814]

Thank you very much for this great video, I enjoyed every second of it! I'd really love to hear about other songs you wrote - and how the song writing process went!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@energypillar182]

I've been wanting to write songs for a long time, started a few but never really finished them. This gave me a template that actually makes sense and I can use, and I'm anxious to give it a shot now. Thanks for the motivation! And I think it's funny by the way, how many amazing guitarists/song writers aren't as studied in music theory and such. I did study music, but I feel like my guitar playing is sub-par compared to a lot of people I see play around me personally, and most of them can't even read music, let alone can say they went to school for it. I'd love to see more videos about your guys' lyrics, and it'd be fun to see how you write the more lead-based guitar parts. I can play riffs and stuff, but just thinking about writing solos makes my head spin and I don't know how to get started with it :-/ Thanks for making videos like this, it's engaging and I love it!

[@aliengrey1708]

Federico's facial expression at 2:25 after Jade played her new song idea was priceless.

[@marcos1669]

Actually quite an interesting video, i always thought that the was because Jade was suppossed to be the real "bad guy" or something like that

[@ronnystrings8693]

Hello there! Thank you very mucho! This is RonnyStrings saying hello from the USA. I once made the mistake of saying this type of musica is lame. I was young and stupido! Palabras can't begin to describe the joy of listening to your music. Thank you! Si, Si, Si, Yo quiero mas videos por favor. Especialy for lyrical growth. P.s. Forgive my Spanish as I don't speak Italian yet. hasta luego Strings De Ronny

[@erikc9494]

Great video! It also drives me crazy when someone tells me they wrote a “song” and it’s just a collection of random guitar riffs 🤦🏻‍♂️ lol

[@joem6205]

Federico, this video was very inspiring to me. I recently released my first fourteen song album and I learned a lot from the whole process. Watching this video opened my eyes a bit more and gave me that much more inspiration to look towards "what's next." Thank you for that. I think that you'd be an amazing teacher, on top of the gifts that you already have. Anything you touch is gold, and I love that you surround yourself with amazing musicians. Keep up the awesome work. - Joe

[@darkktiger8208]

Your Brilliant 👏 man! Love your Style! 👍😎🎼🎵🎶🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧📻🎷🥁🎸 great bands!! Amazing And Talented! Musicians!! We need Allot more of You!!! Keep it up my Friends!! ✌

[@Mattis_FH]

Hahaha. This was great. Can't wait for more! I don't play, make music or sing, I just really like to see behind the scenes, especially when the band and music are so awesome like Frozen Crown.

[@FrozenCrown]

Well if you actually found this interesting as a non-musician, that's actually a HUGE compliment! Thanks a lot man!!!

[@BadCowboy67]

As a lyricist myself I always find it interesting to listen to how other writers work their process. I know people who can put music to my lyrics an other who like you do the music first then the lyrics come to them as they listen to the music. It's always fun to collaborate with other writers and artist. Thanks for sharing with everyone your process and good luck to you and the rest of the band in your future endeavors.

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts! I've never worked with a lyricist so I'm very curious to know how being just a lyricist works, since I write lyrics myself but only in function of a pre-existing melody. Thanks for your support!!! :) Cheers!

[@BadCowboy67]

@@FrozenCrown well it's really not much different than what you do yourself. I write a song in lyrical format versus and chorus then take it to another writer/musician and we work on the musical side from there. I also have friends who write a instrumental and play it for me or send me a tape, cd, or mp3 file and I listen to it and try to put the words or a story to their music. Of course in either scenario we make multiple change to the words and music until we feel the finished song is as good as it can get. I can't wait for the new Frozen Crown album to be released. From what I've seen and heard of your work you can write a great song with any method.

[@JadeHirudo]

🎸🎸❤️

[@PersephoneSkye_]

Now I'm going to have to add something. Your Instagram is full of smiles. Feet. Food and now guitars :-) 😃🥰🤗🤭

[@Vyrtus_]

I write my riffs, chord progression, and arrangement first and the melodies comes after. The melodies spring forth from the foundation. Our appraoch is reversed.

[@beneddu]

I like the idea of a video explaining wtf is going on in the I am the Tyrant video 🤟

[@FrozenCrown]

Hahaha and we would love to make it! So expect to see that very soon!

[@littlearmguitar]

That was a brillant & fresh video! 👍 Jade, you're my guitar hero ! 😋 You put me in a good mood 😁

[@starxhilmie]

10:07 Federico: Can I become the lead singer in some of the songs? I've beautiful voice also Giada: cute

[@FedericoMondelli]

Hahaha man your comments are literally the best

[@AntonyMcAulay65]

Great video, great song, great band, great (sold out) t-shirt. Really wanted that blue one. Nevermind pre-ordered a green one. Can't wait to see you guys live one day. 🎶🤘😁🤘🎶

[@FrozenCrown]

Oh no!!! Man, I'm sorry about that, the T-Shirt was not sold out when we uploaded the video! We will print a new batch in the future, though, but not in the near future as not having live shows makes things a little harder. Thanks for the support, man!!!

[@AntonyMcAulay65]

@@FrozenCrown No sweat man! :D

[@Cryogenius333]

Learned more about CHord Progression from this short video than Id learned over 30 years of music obsessed family members.

[@salamanderpete]

Absolutely loved this video - thanks Federico!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@matthewsymonds7772]

It would be cool to have lore video explaining the story behind the albums.

[@covertattention]

Thaks to explain the Federicos way. Greetings from Mexico

[@starxhilmie]

Very informative video and hand movements

[@FrozenCrown]

Hahaha ESPECIALLY hand movements!!!

[@FedericoMondelli]

😂👌👐🤲

[@thretto]

Hahahaha!!! Yeah I love it!! You guys did very well with so much fun! Can't wait for the second part!!!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thank you so much!

[@romannorman5868]

You amused me again, I see you have good ideas not only in song writing ...

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot man!

[@matthewmutchman6360]

I'm so glad you guys got your own YouTine channel! Because if we didn't, we wouldn't have this hilarious video!

[@FrozenCrown]

Haha thanks for appreciating man!! We'll upload more content like this!

[@cmferringer]

Fabiola had better watch out. I think Giada is coming for the lead guitar role!

[@FrozenCrown]

A true shredder indeed 🤣

[@JadeHirudo]

SOON 😂😂😂

[@musicloverbymusic9389]

Love this video, amazing and funny. You are a Genius 🤘♥️😊🎸

[@timhenrickson9653]

I actually took a song writing class in college and I walked away with more from this video than a whole semester of that class.

[@FrozenCrown]

Hahaha that's truly so gratifying man, really!!! Thanks a lot!

[@timhenrickson9653]

Most welcome

[@aliciamatoswang4786]

Giada is so cute. And Federico is really good in what he does. Love you, funny girl.

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@mars8394]

Scleri di mondelli in inglese e 🤌 tocco d'arte E i mitici ragionamenti di Federico e perfetto sto video

[@federicomonico8466]

"... per fare vedere che nessuno è stato ferito..." hahahaha ho riso come un matto😂. Continuate così con questi video ragazzi😉

[@FrozenCrown]

Ahahah grazie! Certo!

[@vasilissyrros4776]

Towards the sun! Another great song! 💙🇬🇷🇮🇹💙

[@3Clod]

I love you guys.

[@papakralle9157]

So gut wie er als Songwriter auch ist, so froh bin ich das Jade den Gesang übernimmt^^. Als Gitarrist ist er aber definitiv einfach nur Klasse, wie die ganze Band.

[@MrBuzznut]

Wow your English is getting good. Thx for this, and other videos like the string change thing, nice to see y'all just hanging out and being silly.

[@Pejter-tt3me]

I Am The Tyrant is brilliant, my FC song number one :D

[@ric01a_live]

a very cool and memorable chorus. i sing this sometimes when i wash my house (very very sometimes) I regret dont see you in France with Dragonforce. Cool idea for this video, it's simple to understand the creation system. \m/ Have a nice day and may the force be with you !

[@FrozenCrown]

Haha thanks a lot buddy, this comment is so useful really! And don't worry, we'll be back in France soon!

[@leobarzi]

Dear Frederico... first... You´re genius for me! wow! genius!!! second... forget the others band... Stay only in Frozen Crown.. focus man!!! And finally... please come to Brazil!!! we´re love u here!!! Frozen Crown is Amazing, Fronzen Crown is Fantastic!!!! Great hug and Happy New Year for all of you!!

[@Anesthesia069]

I would love to hear the inspiration behind the lyrics to The Shieldmaiden as that one is probably my favourite song of yours and quite an inspiration!

[@leopoldobarzi1070]

Great explanation Dear Frederico!!! For me, in particular, you’re a Genius!!! Please think only in Frozen Crown forget you’re others band! Frozen Crown is grown up very fast and if you wish take the World my Dear Genius, you’ll must to be total focus in only one band… off course this band is Frozen Crown!!!!

[@rockereivanivan]

Loved the Manowar part lml

[@chingalinggirl6110]

fear of the dark of course (guess the line lol) I love your tutorials as much as your songs, thankyou!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@Decadawn]

Greetings from Decadawn! Love your riffs!

[@AlexWa-tc9dh]

Fantastic video. It is really interesting. Thank you very much. Can't wait to see more 🤗💙😘

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot Alex!!!

[@juliomaldonado5413]

Buenísimo!!! De mucha utilidad

[@PersephoneSkye_]

It's interesting because I never realize the concept of this song. But I was like, something is different than the other one. Now I fully understand it. LOL

[@and12getdwn]

Awesome professional insight, and I had no idea what the gestures were saying.

[@PersephoneSkye_]

Jade playing guitar screams Avril Lavigne. Sorry. xD "I always get what I want" (Gimme what I want/Everything I don't got/So, gimme what I want/'Cause I'm a big shot) popped into my head - Maybe you can use this :) (yes I'm watching again... and again. and again. Federico, you're a great teacher :) Magnifico!) I agree with you. I get ideas when I'm walking around OR in the shower! (or around water in general!) 9:26 - Jade is Shao Khan lol.

[@Ashtree81]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in songwriting, its a really interesting topic!

[@erichendricks4964]

Writing the melody before the lyrics that was very interesting information

[@digsydinner7108]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻molto interessante ! Bravi!

[@FrozenCrown]

Grande! Grazie mille!!!

[@editingconvulsivo8881]

Ottimo video, e qui si notano le grandi doti di intrattenitore di Federico. Un bel video sulle chitarre che hai utilizzato nei vari progetti sarebbe molto gradito, anche perchè ho visto delle fender e delle gibson mica da ridere!...

[@FedericoMondelli]

Giusto, mi piacerebbe molto parlare delle chitarre utilizzate e del perché le ho scelte (anche se la Fender Cabronita seafoam green rimane la preferita). Potremmo sicuramente fare un video su questo topic in futuro!

[@metalchuck7694]

Man, thank you so much. That inspires me a lot :) Make some other just like this, you have a great technique, I'd like to learn more. The songs you wrote for Volturian are fantastic and catchy, Frozen Crown as well \m/

[@JoeBrenn]

I JUST discovered you guys, and I love your music! I listen to a lot of metal, and found myself hearing bits of my favorite bands in your songs - the mention of Iron Maiden songs in this video was perfect! Keep up the awesome work, and thank you for videos of behind the scenes things like this. \m/

[@GalutiaFamilyChannel]

As a musician, the hardest part is for me to put lyrics to my music. I have a bunch of songs I have made, but often struggle to find words to put to them.

[@eddy656]

Please, more of this. You're so likeable. 👍🎵🎶

[@sandymarkoknauer5092]

I like you! You are so funny. I was able to see you (just before Corona) in Karlsruhe together with Dragenforce. I have been a fan of yours ever since.

[@MikePotvin]

i been stuck for 2 months on my song and this help me! thanks !

[@FrozenCrown]

@@MikePotvin awesome! Happy this was helpful, let us know how the song came out!!!

[@TheMetalMag]

awesome , you rock mate!

[@Moomin_world]

Grande ❤️❤️❤️ soprattutto la fine 😂

[@antonellomille3737]

Buongiorno, volevo farvi i miei complimenti siete veramente un gruppo fantastico ,sono un 59 enne tra pochi giorni e ho un passato da amante del buon Hard Rock ed Heavy Metal e Blus ecc...ma mi piace aggiornarmi e grazie ad Internett vi ho scoperto sia a voi ,che ai Lacuna Coil ,i Temperence ottimi gruppi Italiani ,bravissimi a guardare nel mercato mondiale e lasciare (purtroppo)perdere qui in Italia dove sapete bene lo schifo a livello case disco grafiche .Continuate così e spero di vedervi dal vivo al più presto insieme ai miei 2 figli 🤘💯🎸🇮🇹👏👍😉

[@amsel63]

hi Federico you're just great!!!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot man!

[@raen19]

That was very informative, and I learned a few things. Thank you for making this video!

[@FrozenCrown]

Thanks a lot man!!!

[@raen19]

@@FrozenCrown And thank you for your great music! I only found out about Frozen Crown a few days ago and I really love listening to your music. Now I have to watch your other videos! :)

[@swarzo]

That final scene with the guitar 🤣

[@rickrack4812]

I was going to say if I watch a number of your videos over and over again I can learn Italian for free

[@FrozenCrown]

We definitely agree

[@metalWarriorCZ]

I love Brothers Of Metal from Manowar. Now I know why I love your music as well :D

[@albertoacevedo5513]

I would like know how you make a screaming

[@realMindmelter]

Gold.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Wanted to add this. As hilarious as that common mistake was, I think guitarists (or "songwriters") fall into that trap because of more famous hard rock/heavy metal singer/guitarist combo songwriters and they just assume the guitar player hands the singer a guitar part and expects the singer to come up with something. I imagine this works for some people but a lot of times its the singer hearing something the guitar player plays and gets inspired to write something for it. Adrian Smith says this happened alot with Bruce Dickinson. There's also the fact that some guitar players, even if they aren't the singer, have the vocal parts in mind that a singer can work with. Glenn Tipton comes to mind. Yes Rob Halford writes vocals and lyrics most of the time, but often times Glenn comes up with fully finished songs on his own (The Ripper, Hell Bent For Leather).