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Songwriters on Process

Ben Opipari
Songwriting Process
Songwriting
Deerlady
Creativity
Covid-19 Pandemic
Real Estate
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Bonny Light Horseman
New England Conservatory
Keep Me On Your Mind, See You Free
Agatha Christie
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Daniel
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Harm's Way
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Lyrics Writing
Magdalena Abrego
Music Composition

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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"To write about something sad and dark, I need to feel content, to feel a sense of well being. I can't write when I'm depressed," Lucinda Williams told me. 

Much of my discussion with Williams focused on how we prepare to write. By her own admission... more

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"I've been very happy lately, and that's worrying," KT Tunstall told me. "It's much easier to write sad songs than happy songs. Happiness makes you want to be present, but pain makes you want to escape. And music has always been a way for me to get o... more

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Why do so many of us feel the need to clean our space before we create? Melody Prochet (aka Melody's Echo Chamber) and I discuss why it's important to our respective writing processes. When she's not writing in that nice and tiny space, she's walking... more

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"Pants delivery was my eureka moment," Julien Ehrlich of Whitney says on the pod, and with that we have my favorite out-of-context pull quote. 

Ehrlich was not speaking metaphorically: when he and bandmate Max Kakacek were writing Whitney's first al... more

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Recent Guests

Melody Prochet
Musician and songwriter, known as Melody's Echo Chamber
Melody's Echo Chamber
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.
Independent Artist
Episode: Billie Marten
William Prince
Canadian singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt music and storytelling.
Independent Artist
Episode: William Prince
Jay Som
Musician and songwriters known for her introspective lyrics and sound.
Episode: Jay Som
Hayes Carll
An acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and storytelling in music
Independent artist
Episode: Hayes Carll
Mitch Rowland
Guitarist in Harry Styles' band and solo artist
Episode: Mitch Rowland
Paul Muldoon
Renowned poet and songwriter, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
Episode: Paul Muldoon

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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.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Hilarious

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

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    1
    Tombot82
    Australia23 days 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.

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    4
    trevkay_
    United States8 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
    Canada9 months 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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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.
KT Tunstall
Q: As a writer, is it important for you to create in some fashion every day?
KT expresses that she does not adhere to a scheduled writing routine and finds breaks between writing periods important.
Melody's Echo Chamber
Q: Do you find that you get ideas when you're doing those things?
Yes, I can get into a flow when doing ordinary chores that puts me in a quieter space, allowing ideas to come.
Melody's Echo Chamber
Q: So are you okay you haven't created in four or five months? Are you okay with that or does that make you feel a little anxious?
No, I feel a need to express my emotions, and that tension is too present, so I write a lot to get things out, even if they don't turn into finished pieces.

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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. Melody Prochet
2. Mariel Buckley
3. Conor Oberst
4. Billie Marten
5. William Prince
6. Jay Som
7. Hayes Carll
8. Mitch Rowland

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