Exploring The Song “Don’t Let Me Go” With Songwriter Martin Welling
Episode Summary:
In the latest episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin reconnects with Martin Welling for an in-depth exploration of his newest single, "Don't Let Me Go," unveiling Martin's ongoing journey as a singer-songwriter and his evolution in the craft of music creation. Martin shares the inspiration behind his song describing it as:
"..a kind of meditation on the way that some of us might want to escape from the world a little bit and battles that we fight on the outside and how a person that we love might be able to help protect us from that."
Martin also shares his songwriting process and the value of having a disciplined routine, emphasizing the significance of daily writing to maintain creative momentum. This shift has notably increased his output, transitioning from crafting multiple songs over a decade to multiple songs per year.
Dive deeper into the world of music creation with this episode, as Martin Welling shares not just his journey, but also invaluable lessons that listeners can apply to their own creative endeavors. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into:
- Unlocking Your Creative Routine: Learn how to transform your sporadic ideas into a consistent creative flow, just as Martin did.
- Inspiration Behind the Music: Dive into the emotional depth of "Don't Let Me Go" and discover the real-life experiences that fuel Martin's songwriting.
- Mastering Songwriting Discipline: Pick up strategies for daily writing that can elevate your music from occasional hobby to prolific passion.
- Navigating Collaboration: Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of working with others in the music industry to enhance your own projects.
For anyone passionate about music, songwriting, and the journey of an artist rediscovering and honing his craft, this episode with Martin Welling is an inspiring listen, filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and the unyielding pursuit of musical passion.
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Sneak peak at Martin’s new song “Don’t Let Me Go”
- 00:00:14 - Introduction to the episode and welcoming back Martin Welling.
- 00:01:01 - Martin shares the inspiration behind his new song, "Don't Let Me Go."
- 00:01:34 - Discussion on Martin's songwriting process and how it has evolved over time.
- 00:03:29 - Bridgette and Martin talk about the magic of inspiration and the discipline of songwriting.
- 00:04:21 - Insight into the creative process behind "Don't Let Me Go."
- 00:05:40 - Martin's thoughts on collaboration in songwriting.
- 00:06:30 - Martin shares how the lyrics and music come together
- 00:07:49 - Martin shares how he keeps track of his song ideas
- 00:09:13 - Advice from Martin for aspiring songwriters and the importance of writing regularly.
- 00:11:23 - Martin shares about his writing environment
- 00:12:46 - Closing remarks
- 00:13:39 - Sneak Peak of “Don’t Let Me Go”
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