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!

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"YNMA" by Alex O'aiza

August 02, 2024 • Emmeline; Alex O'aiza; Alex Whitcomb • Season 1 • Episode 65

"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 with independent Latin pop artist Alex O'aiza to tackle these questions and more through the lens of his newest single, "YNMA." Alex shares his collaborative process--and brings his guitarist and dear friend Alex Whitcomb along for the ride! They also talk about prioritizing creative collaboration, cowriting with and without producers, approaching songwriting sessions in different ways, allowing yourself to be exploratory in composition and production, and trusting that--if you show up!--the magic will happen.

For more information about Alex O'aiza, or to follow his musical journey, find him on Instagram and other social media sites as @alex_oaiza.

For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

People on this episode

Emmeline

Host