Freelance Lyricist - Bossa Nova Love Song
twineNew York (NY)
About the role
Freelance Lyricist – Bossa Nova Love Song Join to apply for the Freelance Lyricist – Bossa Nova Love Song role at Twine. A composer with an established career and history of notable collaborations is seeking a highly skilled lyricist to craft original lyrics for a slow bossa nova composition. The project involves writing in both Portuguese and English, with the aim of producing lyrics that capture the romantic, cinematic quality of the music. An MP3 of the instrumental is available for reference, and the song has the potential to suit a film soundtrack. The work is fully remote and requires a lyricist with exceptional creativity, fluency in lyrical storytelling, and sensitivity to the emotional nuances of bossa nova. Complete set of lyrics in both Portuguese and English. Lyrics that align with the melody, rhythm, and phrasing of the provided composition. Romantic, evocative text suitable for a slow bossa nova love song. Adaptations that retain poetic meaning across both languages while respecting cultural and musical idioms. Final lyric sheets formatted for recording and publishing use.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a lyricist, with a strong portfolio of songs in jazz, bossa nova, or related genres. Native or near-native fluency in both Portuguese and English. Deep understanding of bossa nova style, lyric traditions, and phrasing. Ability to write lyrics that blend poetic imagery with natural vocal flow. Strong collaborative communication skills for remote work with the composer. Prior credits in recorded, performed, or published works preferred. About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.
Our Mission:
Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Art/Creative
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