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 Fonteyn, a UK -born songwriter now based in Los Angeles. Fonteyn discusses the intangible relationship between melody and chords that defines her seventies soft rock sensibility, and explores the spiritual aspects of receiving songs from what she calls ”the river of songs.” This interview was recorded on March 28, 2025, at the Modern Hotel in Boise, Idaho, during Treefort Music Festival.
Original songs featured in this episode: Girl On A Motorcylce, Darlin (How Do I Let You Know), Jody, Joan, Things to Make You Feel Better, Seeing Stars (Unreleased), Holdin' On.
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