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Melanie Peterson, aka Mary Poppins with a broken heart
Melanie treats the team to two live performances, talks about duality and contradictions in her songs, and asks the ultimate Facebook quiz question, “Is your guy good on paper?” We also talked about: Pat Pattison’s songwriting seminar on youTube writing from a title crowdfunding for your album on indiegogo
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How to write orchestral film music with Luciano Lombardi
Film composer Luciano Lombardi stops by and we find out all what you need to know when creating music for films.
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Anything can happen when it’s the All Hosts Show!
Bruce, Neel, and Phil overcome many obstacles to present a song each, and then glorify each other with mountainous heaps of unqualified praise. Neel presents a song inspired by a songwriting webinar held by songwriting coach Alex Forbes, Bruce plays his classic hit “Survivor” live in the studio, and Phil talks about writing on bass and what it …
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Working remotely with producers: Getting a Global Groove on with Dokter Nomi
Old friend of the show Dokter Nomi came by and we talked about his unique way of writing songs, working with producers and amassing over 42,000 twitter followers! Some stuff we talked about: Writing music with a global flare Working with producers including our own Neel Modi Mikey Dorje Loopsy Dazy Richard Citroen Lola Dutronic Mason …
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Brian Sasaki – From pastry chef to yodelling songwriter
Brian was outstanding as he demonstrated his song writing and vocal virtuosity. He throat sang, he yodelled, and he entertained with songs about pigeons on windowsills and the man in the moon. A hint of Jimmy Rogers, Tom Lehrer, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk! Check them out!
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Democractic songwriting with The God No!s
The God No!s bandmembers Peter, Sandy, Alon, Subhayu, and Rachel talk about their collaborative approach to songwriting, where each member brings a song to the band and together they refine and finish it off, in a “no-free” zone. See, democracy works after all.
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James Clark, Metaphor Man – from punch bowls to circus clowns
James talks about the use of metaphor and subtext in his songs, and performs “Devil’s Punchbowl” live in the studio. Be sure to check out his band the James Clark Institute!
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Top tips on Songwriting Collaborations w/ Patrick Ballantyne
Its a special Collaborating Show as Northwood Records artist Patrick Ballantyne stops by and we get into all the details about collaborating: how to share the royalties (evenly) and general best practices for successful experiences. Patrick has co-written with lots of folks and has tracks by artist’s like Big Sugar, Merideth Shaw and a ton more. …
Sisters sharing the songwriting with The Lifers
Two sisters combine a love of traditional folk and olde time country and create songs that sound far older than their young authors.
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Revelation and Redemption with Sonja Seiler
Sonja talks about her arguably turbulent past with regard to the Canadian Art Song. The guys comment on her strong melodies, powerful imagery, and beautiful songs.
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The Scenic Sound: Taking it direct to the youngin’s
Tim Stead with his band The Scenic Sound talks about how melody drives his songs, and how repetition of the lyrics helps to get their message across to their young audience. Download 5 of their songs for free.
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Neel & Peter: Erotic Terror and the Power of Collaboration
Neel and Peter talk about their collaborative approach of jamming out songs, Neel on piano/keys and Peter with either pre-written or spontaneous lyrics. Neel’s funky and evocative keyboard parts and thoughtful arrangements combined with Peter’s compelling, intense lyrics and unique singing style has resulted in some eclectic music.
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Alon Rodovinsky
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I don’t need no stinkin’ band! T.C. Folkpunk – one man, one electric guitar – no band needed
Toronto’s TC Folkpunk talks about only needing his electric guitar and voice to play shows and gain fans! Really fun stuff.
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Chris Birkett: Finding and Freeing Your Creative Flow
Producer extraordinaire (Sinead O’Connor, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Alison Moyet, Dexys Midnight Runners, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Mel Brooks, Siedah Garrett, Steve Earle, Ali Amran, Alain Chamfort, René Lacaille, Talitha Mac Kenzie, etc) and songwriter guitarist Chris Birkett talks about his searching for the ins and outs of the creative process.
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Kash Molhotra
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How to find the emotional truth of your lyrics: Janice Ho
Our very own Janice Ho (and social media person) plays some great tunes and gives some great tips on collaborating remotely with different songwriters and how to map out a lyric so that you hit all the emotional bits.
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Two songwriters: Collaborating and flamico guitar with Ivan & Wilson
Guitar/ songwriting duo, Ivan & Wilson stopped by and we talked about collaborating and song structures. They performed A Day’s Tale, Live Another Day, and It’s All A Mystery live in the studio.
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Robert Graham
The well traveled Robert Graham talks about writing some pretty cool tunes!
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Anne Jablonicky
Anne came on the show and talked about her deep abiding love of country – in fact she believes she may be the love child of Tammy Wynette and some male country singer.
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Ana Morales
Ana Morales returns to Song Talk with some new songs. We talk about how she got that amazing acoustic guitar sound in her recordings, honesty in songwriting and keeping lyrics general enough for multiple interpretations.
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Loryn Taggart
The uber talented Loryn Taggart stops by with some great jazz songs!
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Michael Proudfoot
For the final show of 2014, singer songwriter Michael Proudfoot stops by and talks about writing meaningful music. Check out Michael’s video below.