The Songwriting Mind
The Songwriting Mind
Podcast Description
The Songwriting Mind dives into the heart of songwriting, exploring the personal depths of creativity, stories, and craft that define music. Each episode features in-depth conversations and performances with songwriters, revealing the humanity and inspiration behind their work. This podcast goes beyond music, offering inspiring insights into the artist's journey and the universal drive to turn our experiences into creative expression.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of creativity, personal experiences, and the songwriting craft, exploring topics like emotional depth in music, the impact of travel on songwriting, and the balance between personal narratives and artistic expression. For instance, episodes dive into specific song creations and the importance of emotional vulnerability, with examples like Micha Silvius's exploration of character-driven songs and T Bird's reflections on personal travel insights.
The Songwriting Mind dives into the heart of songwriting, exploring the personal depths of creativity, stories, and craft that define music. Each episode features in-depth conversations and performances with songwriters, revealing the humanity and inspiration behind their work. This podcast goes beyond music, offering inspiring insights into the artist’s journey and the universal drive to turn our experiences into creative expression.
In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Kier Stevens, a songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Kier shares his evolution from electronic music and techno to heavy metal and eventually to blues, offering us a look at his journey and process. He reflects on the ways his songwriting has changed over time, from early experimental tracks to more refined and intentional works. Kier also discusses the balance between fiction and truth in songwriting, the importance of letting go of perfection, and the inspiration behind the songs on his new EP, Worry On My Mind. This interview was recorded on February 3, 2025 in Evandale, Lutruwita Tasmania.
Original songs featured in this episode: Prospects, Big Man Crying, Show Me the Door, Living This Way, Worry on My Mind.
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