Episode 108 - Prof Sophie Daniels (Liberty's Mother) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Sophie's song choice is "Spring Will Come" by Nadine. Listen...
Feb 07, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Episode 107 - Hannah White The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.hannahwhitemusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HannahWhiteMusic/ https://w...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Episode 106 - Hannah Scott The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.hannahscott.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/hannahscottuk https://www.inst...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Episode 105 of The Swan Song Podcast is a special edition for Grief Awareness Week 2024 and features Trudi Galloway. Trudi recently wrote a song with The Swan Song Project dedicated to her Son Benjamin who sadly died by suicide in 2020. The song is called "Start Talking" and aims encourage people to talk more about their mental health. In this episode she talks more about her song and how she found the writing process. Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussions about suicide. Below are ...
Dec 03, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Episode 104 - Danny Wilson (Danny & The Champions of The World) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Danny's song choice is "The Poacher" by Ronni...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Episode 103 - Lucky Iris The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Maeve's song choice is "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Episode 102 - Sean Taylor The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Sean's song choice is "Dirt in the Ground" by Tom Waits. Listen to it here: https://www...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Episode 101 - Edwina Hayes The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. www.edwinahayes.com www.facebook.com/edwinahayesmusic www.tinyurl.com/2uh7a285 www.ins...
Sep 10, 2024•59 min
Episode 100 is a very special episode where I speak to 2 people who have written songs with The Swan Song Project over recent years. Both share a bit about their song, how they found writing it and offer some advice to anyone else thinking of writing their first song. Part 1 features Richard Gibson who wrote a song for his son Leo who died by suicide in 2021. The song is called Forever Young (Boy Wonder). You can hear it here - https://swansongproject.co.uk/forever-young-boy-wonder/ Part 2 featu...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Episode 99 - Chaz Jankel (The Blockheads) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Listen to "The Passing Show" by Ian Dury & The Blockheads here -htt...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Episode 98 - Sam Carter The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://samcartermusic.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/samcartermusic/ https://twitter.co...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Episode 97 - Polly Paulusma The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.pollypaulusma.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollypaulusma/ https://www.f...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Episode 96 - Megan Henwood The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Megan's song choice is "Out of Pawn" by Anais Mitchell. Hear it here: https://www.yout...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Episode 95 - Sam Griffiths (The Howl & The Hum) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Sam's song choice is "Circles" by Bill Callahan. Hear it here...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Episode 94 - Ruth Lyon The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.ruthlyonmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/RUTHLYONMUSIC https://www.instagram...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Episode 93 - Amelia Coburn The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.ameliacoburn.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/ameliacoburn https://www.inst...
Apr 22, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Episode 92 - Siobhan Miller The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.siobhanmiller.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SiobhanMillerMusic/ https://w...
Apr 15, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Episode 91 - Odetta Hartman The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Odetta's song choice is "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver. Hear it here - ...
Apr 08, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Episode 90 - Justin Sullivan (New Model Army) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.newmodelarmy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NewModelArmy...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Episode 89 - Franz Von The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Franz's song choice is "Sleeping Lions" by T.C and the Groove Family feat Pariss Elektra. ...
Jan 15, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Episode 88 - AL Lewis The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. https://www.allewismusic.com/ https://allewis.bandcamp.com/album/fifteen-years https://www....
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Episode 87 - Jess Guise The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Jess' song choice is "I Find Your Love" by Beth Nielson Chapman. Hear it here: https://ww...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Episode 86 - Gilmore and Roberts The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Katriona's song choice is "When i Die" by The Stray Birds. Hear it here - https:...
Dec 11, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Episode 85 - Mark Nevin (Fairground Attraction) The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Mark's song choice is "Sand and Water" by Beth Neilson Chapman. H...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Episode 84 - Tommy Loose The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Tommy's song choice is "So Much" by Newton Faulkner. Hear it here - https://www.youtube....
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Episode 83 - Mark Stoney The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Mark's song choice is "Here I Am" by Seth Gibbs. Hear it here - https://sethgibbsmusic.b...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Episode 82 - Jonah Tolchin The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Jonah's song choice is "Most of the Time" by Bob Dylan. Hear it here - https://www.you...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Episode 81 - @BethRoars The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Beth's song choice is "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell. Hear it here - https://www.youtu...
Nov 06, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Episode 80 - Andy McKee The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Andy's song choice is "When I was four" by Michael Hedges. Hear it here - https://www.you...
Oct 30, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Episode 79 - Hannah Rose Platt The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement. Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to: A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote it B) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters. C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement. Hannah's song choice is "Sister Renee" by Ed Harcourt. Hear it here - https://www....
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 79
