Corey Stewart On Radio Adelaide’s SongCatcher Program

Recently I was interviewed on Radio Adelaide’s SongCatcher program.

SongCatcher is a 30 minute radio program dedicated to showcasing local singer/songwriters and their songwriting process.

On this particular occasion it was my turn to wax lyrical about my songs and how I write them.

The Radio Adelaide website describes the program in this way:

“Clayton, Claire and Kylie, along with a guest Songwriter each week, will explore the world of the Songwriter and their songs.

Expect to hear some great local music (sometimes intimate and unreleased versions) and insights into lyrics, melody, composition and arrangement from local practitioners; as well as music from major songwriting influences…”

I played two of my songs live to air. The songs I played were “What Have I Got To Lose?” and “We Can’t Be Together Anymore”. That in itself was a lot of fun however, I was a tad nervous.

I will be posting both songs raw and unedited seperately over the next couple of days so watch this space.

Here is the 21 minute edited version of the SongCatcher interview.

My sincerest thanks go out to Clayton Werner and Claire Thackeray for making me feel at ease and for showing me a good time on air.

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Until next time, happy writing,

Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician

PS: This was my first attempt at editing .wav files on Audacity, an open source audio recording and editing program. I think it turned out ok. If you have any feedback you’d like to share with me then let me know

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4 Comments to Corey Stewart On Radio Adelaide’s SongCatcher Program

mychelle.music says:

June 26, 2008 at 5:11 pm

This interview was great, Corey! So, you’re better than the Police at playing the Police?! Whoa! I’ll have to request “Walking on the Moon”!

You sound great! I love your voice and find that I’m still humming the chorus.

You’ve got Audacity figured out; it’s still a headphone icon on my desktop that I have yet to conquer.

“The most important function of a songwriter is to write songs.” Yet another reminder of where my focus needs to be. I once heard that Serena Williams’ father gave her index cards to refer to when she sits at the side for a break. The cards contain reminders such as “look at the ball”. I’m going to put your quote on an index card. Hmmmm… and you say you’re not a teacher?! You’re coaching, Coach!

songwritingzen says:

June 26, 2008 at 5:46 pm

It’s funny you mention songwriting coaching Mychelle.

One of the services I’ll be introducing soon on Songwriting Zen is in fact a songwriting coaching service. I’ll also be rolling out a song feedback service in due course.

What are your thoughts on these ideas? Would you use services such those?

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Corey

mychelle.music says:

July 5, 2008 at 4:44 am

A songwriting coaching service sounds great, Corey; go for it! I’m definitely interested.

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