CJRU 1280 AM · Song Talk Episode 30 – Dan Tapper Sound Poet Dan Trapper came in and we explored making music with found sound and talked about his really interesting approach to writing lyrics. Dan Tapper Sound Design MagneticSignals.com VisualCodePoems.com The North American Sound Diaries Dan’s SoundCloud Page
Gary Woods is an instrumental songwriter, using unique tunings on his guitar and an innovative way to use capos to create beautiful pieces of music. Check out the video from this episode of Gary explaining his custom guitar techniques.
Singer and songwriter Mary Jane talks about pop music and working with others with the Song Talk team.
Hollywood book and lyric writer Stephen Witkin talks about musical theatre and the use of cliches.
The Song Talk Action Team talk about bridges, or middle 8’s, in some song examples. Have a listen to the show:
Frank talks about his song “Waiting…in 3 chords” – namely, Am, G and F.
Co-host Phil talks about writing punk rock songs for his band, The Parkdale Hookers.
Returning guest Bojan Lands talks about his song “Bojol Ojo” and the breaking of the beat.
Songbird returns to Song Talk about her CD release and the strong connection from the public to her song “Why Don’t You Care?”
Song Talk co-host Neel talks about his sci-fi epic song “Telepathic Androids” and his use of unusual time signatures.
Vincent returns to Song Talk to talk about the difference and collision between Broadway styles and pop styles.
The Song Talk Action Team writes the beginning of a song live on the air, in a “no-free” zone!
Singer-songwriter Kayt Lucas performs her song “Shatter so Fast” live on-air, and we talk to her about her imagery and her band, Kayt Lucas Band. Listen to the episode:
Song Talk co-host Bruce talks about unusual chords, the inspiration for his lyrics, and tension and release within his song “Nipigon.”
Damian shares his song “You Gotta Believe” and talk about the effects of positive, upbeat, energetic pop songs.
Kat talks about her song “I Can’t Thank You Enough” dedicated to her mom.
Faaria showscases her song “Nothing We Can’t Survive” – all those perfect rhymes!
Andrew Clark discusses his song “Long Shadow, Bright Spark” on the show, in which the title never appears in his song. See his youTube video!
Dale speaks about her process collaborating with a pianist to develop her melody and lyrics.
Kash appears and plays his song “Live Out in this Moment” live on the show.
The Song Talk action team discusses Ana’s song “Free Falling” which was described as having the “hookiest hook of all time.”
A great talk about song structures and lyrics.
NoMI talks about working with a producer to help bring his ideas to life.
Michael Bennett gives us great background on writing music for choirs on the last show of 2013.
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