Journey of a Song
Have you ever wondered how a song is made? What happens during the recording process? In Journey of a Song, singer-songwriter Emmeline takes the audience on a tour of a musician's creative process, from the first notes to the final recorded song. Each week, a different songwriter pulls back the curtain on a favorite composition, beginning with an acoustic version of the song and ending with the final recorded product. In between, you'll hear a conversation about the inspiration behind the song, the decisions made in the recording booth, and the many ways in which music reflects and informs our emotions and our lives. Find behind-the-scenes photos and more when you follow @EmmelineMusic on Instagram!
Episodes
70 episodes
"Until It Goes Away" by Carly Carroll
"Tired of running for the heights and always wasting what is mine." How long should we "put in our dues"? How much sacrifice is good sacrifice, and when does self-sacrifice become toxic? In this episode, through the len...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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1:04:11
"She Cries" by Mason Adams Project
"Take his wounds and mend his heart so he can learn to trust again." How can we use music to make sense of the things in the world that harm us or others? How can we use music to bring necessary, compassionate awareness to social proble...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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1:09:06
"Through A Feather" by Hylan
"This year, I'll pay attention to the weather, and feel the wind as it moves through a feather." Getting older is a real, relatable feeling--but how do we make peace with it? How do we learn to let ourselves off the hook, to worry less ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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51:38
"Think About You" by Haven Victoria
"But I can't even ask if you think about me as much as I think about you." How can you process present absence? How do you handle the ambiguous end of a friendship? Is navigating the loss of someone you love a one-song or multiple-song ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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53:25
"YNMA" by Alex O'aiza
"Me pregunto dónde fue que yo fui mal?"Which serves a song better: spontaneity or meticulous planning? Straightforward or poetic lyrics? Layers of instrumentation or a sure and steady guitar?In this episode, Emmeline sits down w...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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54:29
"Go West" by Paige Hill
"California dreaming of my Texas hill country." How far should we go to chase a dream? Do we really need to run away to find ourselves? Where do we belong, and how can we truly find home?Independent, country-tinged singer-songwr...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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59:07
"Divine" by The Kid Brothers
"If I got money every time you're on my mind, I swear I'd have more money than a single dime."Do lyrics need to rhyme? Can a song be both funny and profound? Is there a right way to build a composition?In this episode, Emmeline ...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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1:00:49
"Main Street Strut" by Late to the Station
"Thick skin, now healed." Midway through this episode of Journey of a Song, Cari Smith of Late to the Station leaned back on her stool and said, "The price I was paying internally [not to make music] became too high. I am here ...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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57:08
"Wild" by Brian Lambert
"I love how it feels to be wild." Can you really package a deep, meaningful message about the perils of conforming to social convention in a slick, spooky Halloween jam? Genre-bending, independent, Denton-based musical artist Brian Lamb...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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1:01:21
"My Abilene Woman" by Dorian Marsh and Ian Ross Cohen
"Eyes of burgundy..." This line was in Dorian Marsh's head from the inception of his collaboration with guitarist Ian Ross Cohen. He liked something about the turn of phrase, something about the concept of elusive, alluring eyes that fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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44:26
"Lovinaires®" by Sarah Johnson
"If all I have is you, I'd be the richest girl in the room..." Sometimes, a song starts as a single idea with a slew of metaphors, laid neatly into a note on an iPhone. You don't need more ideas, or better words; you just need a friend ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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59:34
"Love Letters to the Dead" by Chloe Clemente
"Is there any love after death?" How can we move through grief? How can we honor our lost loved ones without allowing ourselves to be consumed by the past? How can we hold space for the memory of those we've lost and allo...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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1:00:07
"Ms. Clavel" by Katherine Paterson
"We're running fast on streets with cracks in 'em." How do you grow older gracefully? Can you preserve a bit of childhood as adulthood looms? Can you ever run with childlike abandon as an adult? Does progress always come at a cost?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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58:06
"Duck Pond Eyes" by Daniel Candiotta
"What a beautiful day out here in the park." Inspiration for a song can come from anywhere around us is we stay open and curious. There's also a lot to be said for allowing oneself to surrender to a vibe.In this episode, innovat...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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56:46
55. "Ikarus" by ¿Dónde está Alicia?
"Where does the wind take you?" Have you ever wanted something so badly, needed something so badly, that despite your best attempts, the need overtook you? In the atmospheric, immersive "Ikarus,"
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:15:13
54. "Flashing Lights" by Baylis Laramore
"Deep in the woods, things aren’t always what they seem..." Songs might usually have some sort of emotional impetus, some big feeling that catapults them into being--but not all songs start with a feeling. Not all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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53:30
53. "Why I Love You" by Tony Mendoza
"You were the spark that set my world on fire." The best thing about songwriting is that it's honest. When we dig deep down to write from an authentic emotional place, songwriting always tells us the truth. Sometimes, it helps us find e...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:20:21
52. "What Do Ya Know" by Remy Reilly
"I think I'll cancel my plans today, so I can drive and see your face." Sometimes, a song starts with a line. Sometimes, it starts with a melody. For Dallas-based singer-songwriter Remy Reilly, "What Do Ya Know" started with a vibe....
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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46:31
51. "Angels Cry" by Chloe Clemente
"I'm gonna thrive, just because I'll fight." Maybe you need some encouragement. Maybe you need someone to remind you that you're not defined by your insecurities. Maybe you need to take a deep breath, screw up your courage, and invest i...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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53:04
50. "The Breakup" by Douglas Allen
"Somehow I don't think you'll ever love anyone but you." How can you combine caustic wit and heartfelt honesty in a song? What do you do when you've got a story without a chorus? Can you write an authentic and meaningful song to a promp...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:03:54
49. "Hattertown Road" by Kris Schultz
"I keep finding pieces below the surface, working their way out." We're all searching for purpose. We're all desperate for meaning.In "Hattertown Road," Austin-based songwriter Kris Schultz articulates that yearning and shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:01:32
48. "Until Home" by Alyssa Gillen
"What is it like to know it’s okay if you go slow?"What does anxiety feel like? What does it sound like?When is it over?In "Until Home," Alyssa Gillen tackles these questions and more, writing in a very personal way abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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57:50
47. "American Denim" by Sam Cormier
"What am I supposed to do when you look at me like that, like you know my whole life and you still want to hear it?"Have you ever had feelings that you weren't sure were requited? Have you ever been reluctantly drawn to a relationship t...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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59:50