Jun 12 2022
Episode 59 - Finding Comfort in Saying Goodbye and Writing Vulnerable Songs with Emily Faye
As songwriters, the gift of our craft allows us to pour our thoughts and feelings out and turn them into songs that bring us comfort. I’m delighted to share a very special conversation with Emily Faye that explores finding comfort in saying goodbye and the journey of writing vulnerable songs.
The quote for this episode is by Maya Angelou: “I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” My conversation with Emily is unique and completely different from the other conversations on the show. I loved getting to explore the universal experience of saying goodbye in such a beautiful and honest way. We talk about the meaning of home, the story behind Emily’s single, “When It Comes to Leaving,” the comfort of the songwriting process, knowing when a song is a special one, the power of songs with universal messages, the magic of performing vulnerable songs unplugged, releasing a vulnerable and comforting song, production and genre decisions, the beauty of acoustic and reimagined versions of songs, advice for writing vulnerable songs, co-writing a personal song, and more. I loved having Emily on the show, and I hope our conversation brings you comfort and inspires you.
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