Swan Song Project Podcast

Ben Buddy Slack•www.swansongproject.co.uk

Songwriting and bereavement podcast from UK Charity The Swan Song Project. The Swan Song Project is a registered charity that helps people facing the end of their lives to write and record their own original song.

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.

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Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @Swansongproject

Twitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song Project

YouTube: The Swan Song Project

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Episodes

Swan Song Podcast # 18 - Tim Holehouse

Episode 18 - Tim Holehouse 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. Tims song choice is "In My Life" by The Beatles. hear it here https://www.youtube.com/...

Jul 17, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18

Swan Song Podcast #17 - Jamie Lockhart

Episode 17 - Jamie Lockhart (MiMye, Greenomount Studios) 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. Jamies song choice is "Whip Poor Will" by Magnolia Elect...

Jul 17, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17

Swan Song Podcast #16 - Nikolas Rafferty

Episode 16 - Nikolas Rafferty 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. Nikolas' song choice is "Agnes Queen of Sorrow" by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy hear it he...

Jul 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16

Swan Song Podcast #15 - Chris Dover

Episode 15 - Chris Dover (CPSD) 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. Chris' song choice is "Elephant" by Jason Isbell hear it here https://www.youtube...

Jul 08, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15

Swan Song Podcast #14 - Fuzzy Jones

Episode 14 - Fuzzy Jones 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. Fuzzys song choice is "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, hear it here https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jul 08, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Swan Song Podcast # 13 - Ian Siegal

Episode 13 - Ian Siegal 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. Ians song choice is "He Stopped loving her today" by George Jones hear it here https://ww...

Jul 08, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Swan Song Podcast #12 - Joe Solo

Episode 12 - Joe Solo 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. Joes song choice is "A Rainy Night in Soho" by The Pogues hear it here https://www.youtube....

Jul 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Swan Song Podcast #11 - Eli Paperboy Reed

Episode 11 - Eli Paperboy Reed 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. Elis song choice is "Hello Sunshine", hear it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Jul 08, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Swan Song Podcast #10 - Paul-Ronney Angel

Episode 5 - Paul-Ronney Angel (The Urban Voodoo Machine) 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. http://theurbanvoodoomachine.com/ https://www.facebook.c...

Jul 08, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Swan Song Podcast #9 - Jonny Firth

Episode 9 - Jonny Firth (Knuckle) 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. Jonnys song choice is "Come on up to the house" by Tom Waits. Hear it here - ht...

Jul 08, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Swan Song Podcast #8 - Dave Acari

Episode 8 - Dave Acari 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. Daves song choice is "Mr Tamborine Man" by Bob Dylan . Hear it here - https://www.youtube....

Jul 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Swan Song Podcast #7 - Birds and Beasts

Episode 7 - Anna & Leo Brazil (Birds and Beasts) 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. Leo's song choice is "All things must pass" by George Harris...

Jul 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Swan Song Podcast # 6 Rory Holl

Episode 6 - Rory Holl 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. Rory's song choice is "Lazarus" by David Bowie . Hear it here - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Jul 08, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Swan Song Podcast #5 - Lisa Marie Glover

Episode 5 - Lisa Marie Glover 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. Lisa's song choice is "Over and Over" by Fleetwood Mac . Hear it here - https://www...

Jul 07, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Swan Song Podcast #4 - Scott Wainwright

Episode 4 - Scott Wainwright 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. Scott's song choice is "I Still Believe in You" by The Beach Boys. Hear it here - ht...

Jul 07, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Swan Song Podcast #3 - Mik Artistik

Episode 2 - Mik Artistic (Mik Artistic's Ego Trip) 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. Mik's song choice is "My only true friend" by Gregg Allman. He...

Jul 07, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Swan Song Podcast #2 -Sam Hodgson

Episode 2 - Sam Hodgson (Samh) 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. Sams song choice is "Nothing, Not Nearly" by Laura Marling. Hear it here - https:/...

Jul 07, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Swan Song Podcast #1 - Rob Crisp

Episode 1 - Rob Crisp (Rib Corps, Knuckle) 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. Robs song choice is "Motion Picture Soundtrack" by Radiohead. Hear it ...

Jul 07, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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