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Songwriters on Process

Ben Opipari
Songwriting Process
Songwriting
Deerlady
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Covid-19 Pandemic
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Greatest Hits
Bonny Light Horseman
New England Conservatory
Keep Me On Your Mind, See You Free
Agatha Christie
Mental Health
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Children’s Literature
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Ducks Ltd.
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Music Composition
Magdalena Abrego
Mali Obomsawin

In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating songwriters as writers, plain and simple. By Ben Opipari, English Lit Ph.D.

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Jade Long and Jessica Thompson of Athens, Georgia based Hotel Fiction have a simple routine for their songwriting sessions: make some brownies, pour some wine. And they like to be outside. It's not complicated. 

But while food, drink, and the outdoo... more

Nat and Alex Wolff had me at Sam Shepard. The playwright/writer/actor was one of my dissertation topics and the brothers acted in his plays, so we agreed early on that he's one of our favorite writers.  (After you listen, please read Shepard's Pulitz... more

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Patton Magee of The Nude Party has the best reason why reading makes you a better songwriter: it gives you a stronger and more wide-ranging vocabulary, which in turn gives you more ways to express yourself. "Words that you rarely use are a lot more f... more

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"I am a taskmaster," Courtney Marie Andrews told me. When we talked back in 2018, I marveled at Andrews' discipline. She calls it "chunk writing": Andrews doesn't write on tour but instead collects notes and ideas while she's there. Then, when she's ... more

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Nat Wolff
Musician and actor known for his work as part of the Wolff Brothers and a diverse acting career.
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Episode: Nat and Alex Wolff
Alex Wolff
Musician and actor, known for his work alongside Nat, involved in various musical projects and acting.
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Episode: Nat and Alex Wolff
Patton Magee
Songwriter and member of Nude Party
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Episode: Patton Magee (The Nude Party)
Courtney Marie Andrews
A non-stop creator, published poet, and songwriter.
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Episode: Courtney Marie Andrews
Melody Prochet
Musician and songwriter, known as Melody's Echo Chamber
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Episode: Melody's Echo Chamber
Mariel Buckley
Canadian singer-songwriter based in Nashville
Episode: Mariel Buckley
Conor Oberst
Singer-songwriter and member of the band Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
Episode: Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes)
Billie Marten
Singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and unique musical style.
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Episode: Billie Marten
William Prince
Canadian singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt music and storytelling.
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Episode: William Prince

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Ben Opipari
Host of in-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting processes, treating them as authors rather than just musicians.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Hello Thank You

    I enjoy the process of your interviews and how your provide insight with other answers. It seems to interest all involved. Thank you! The Blood Orange episode was quite intriguing. I feel so much closer to his music relating to parts of process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmchu
    United States2 months ago
  • Hilarious

    Some nobody who mentions his phd too much trying to school Conor Oberst. Give me a break.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tombot82
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great pod & Suggestion

    Hey, just listened to the Mag Bay ep and loved it. One suggestion I would make is maybe providing a little less info about what other writers do / what studies you’ve read on process as you interview them and instead fully focus on finding out and asking what the guests do themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    trevkay_
    United States9 months ago
  • THE best.

    My new favourite podcast!! I love the interviewer’s questions and wow what fantastic artists he interviews. Learning a lot as a musician and writer - thank you :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carli Lepp
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dive into the creative processes of songwriters, with many noting the insightful nature of the interviews.
Feedback also suggests that while the discussions on songwriting are valued, some listeners would prefer less focus on external influences like studies or other writers' methods.

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Patton Magee (The Nude Party)
Q: How do you think being a voracious reader makes you a better songwriter?
Magee attributes improved vocabulary and clearer communication in songwriting to extensive reading.
Patton Magee (The Nude Party)
Q: Do you think it's important to create in some fashion every day?
Magee discusses balancing the pressure of deadlines with the need for relaxed creativity and emphasizes the value of consistent practice.
Nat and Alex Wolff
Q: Do you think it's important to create in some fashion every day, no matter how bad it is, or do you feel like pushing things can make things derivative?
Alex Wolff acknowledged his struggle with discipline but emphasized creating when inspired, while Nat mentioned that he feels he writes daily in different forms, such as poetry and scripts.
Lucinda Williams
Q: Is there an ideal emotion when you tend to get your best writing done?
I usually write better after reflecting on my intense experiences rather than during them.
Lucinda Williams
Q: As a songwriter, do you think it's important to create every day?
It depends on the individual; I need to be in the mood and have a specific space to be creative.

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This podcast features comprehensive interviews with a diverse range of songwriters, focusing solely on the intricacies of their songwriting processes. Each episode dives into personal anecdotes, creative rituals, and the emotional connections behind their lyrics, allowing listeners to gain insights into the craft of songwriting. The emphasis on treating songwriters as serious writers gives this podcast a distinctive flair, foregoing typical band narratives to reveal the unique inspirations and challenges each songwriter faces.

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Recent guests on Songwriters on Process include:

1. Nat Wolff
2. Alex Wolff
3. Patton Magee
4. Courtney Marie Andrews
5. Melody Prochet
6. Mariel Buckley
7. Conor Oberst
8. Billie Marten

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