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Swan Song Project Podcast

Ben Buddy Slackwww.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.


Please follow us on our social channels:

Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @Swansongproject

Twitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song Project

YouTube: The Swan Song Project


www.swansongproject.co.uk


Twitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song Project


Hope you enjoy it.

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Episodes

Swan Song Podcast #48 - James Newbigging (Marsicans)

Episode 48 - James Newbigging (Marsicans) 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. James' song choice is "I will follow you into the dark" by Death Cab fo...

Oct 12, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Swan Song Podcast #47 - Cleve Freckleton aka Rev Chunky

Episode 47 - Cleve Freckleton aka Rev Chunky 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. Cleve's song choice is "Mama hold my hand" by Aloe Blacc. Hear it he...

Oct 05, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Swan Song Podcast #46 - Emily Barker

Episode 46 - Emily Barker 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. Emily's song choice is "Lord I want an exit". Hear it here: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Sep 29, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Swan Song Podcast #45 - Nicky Bray

Episode 45 - Nicky Bray 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. Nicky's song choice is "The show must go on" by Queen. Hear it here https: https://www.yo...

Sep 07, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Swan Song Podcast #44 - Jon Gomm

Episode 44 - Jon Gomm 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. Jon's song choice is "Tempest" by White Moth, Black Butterfly. Hear it here https: https://...

Sep 01, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Swan Song Podcast #43 - Brendan O'Connell

Episode 43 - Brendan O'Connell ( O'Connell & Love ) 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. Brendan's song choice is "Where does the time go" by Fair...

Aug 27, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Swan Song Podcast #42 - George Riley

Episode 42 - George Riley (The Reacharounds) 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. George's song choice is "Love and Happiness" by Al Green. https://ww...

Aug 25, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Swan Song Podcast #41 - Pat Fulgoni

Episode 41 - Pat Fulgoni 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. Pat's song choice is "Still in Love with you" by Thin Lizzy. Hear it here: https://www.y...

Aug 25, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Swan Song Podcast #40 - TJ Norton

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. TJ's song choice is "Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ59spYH9mk https://www.tj...

Aug 17, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Swan Song Podcast #39 - Lorraine Lucas

Episode 39 - Lorraine Lucas 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. Lorraine's song choice is "Death don't have no mercy" by John Martyn. Hear it here - ...

Aug 13, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Swan Song Podcast #38 - Howlin Ric

Episode 38 - Howlin Ric (Howlin Ric and the Roceteers) 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. Ric's song choice is "Un bel di vedremo" by Maria Callas. ...

Jul 23, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Swan Song Podcast #37 - Hugh Nankivell

Episode 37 - Hugh Nankivell (Natural Causes) 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. Hugh's song choice is "Casimir Pulaski Day" by Sufjan Stevens. Hear ...

Jul 23, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Swan Song Podcast #36 - Duke Garwood

Episode 36 - Duke Garwood 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. Duke's song choice is "Castles made of sand" by Jimi Hendrix. Hear it here - https://ww...

Jul 23, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Swan Song Podcast #35 - Shocka

Episode 35 - Shocka 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. Shocka's song choice is "Sing about me" by Kendrick Lamar. Hear it here - https://www.youtube...

Jul 23, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Swan Song Podcast #34 - Gerry Tully

Episode 34 - Gerry Tully - Folk singer 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. Gerry's song choice is "I Have a Dream" by Abba. Hear it here - https://ww...

Jul 23, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Swan Song Podcast #33 - Graham Browning

Episode 33 - Graham Browning 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. Graham's song choice is "Revenge" by Sparklehorse. Hear it here - https://www.youtub...

Jul 23, 202029 min

Swan Song Podcast #32 - Kyla Brox

Episode 32 - Kyla Brox 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. Kylas song choice is "Walking in Memphis" by Mark Cohn. Hear it here - https://www.youtube...

Jul 23, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Swan Song Podcast #31 - Beans On Toast

Episode 31 - Beans on Toast 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. Beans' song choice is "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley. Hear it here - https://www.you...

Jul 23, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Swan Song Podcast #30 - Chris Martin

Episode 30 - Chris Martin 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 "Magnolia Wind" by Guy Clark. Hear it here - https://www.youtube....

Jul 23, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Swan Song Podcast #29 - Carol Hodge

Episode 29 - Carol Hodge 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. Carol's song choice is "Nights in white satin" by The Moody Blues. Hear it here - https:...

Jul 23, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Swan Song Podcast #28 - Katie Spencer

Episode 28 - Katie Spencer 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. Katie's song choice is "With these hands" by Eddie Fisher. Hear it here - https://www....

Jul 17, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Swan Song Podcast #27 - Jess Baker

Episode 27 - Jess Baker (Kaninchen) 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 "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi. Hear it here - https://www.y...

Jul 17, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Swan Song Podcast #26 - Frank Turner

Episode 26 - Frank Turner 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. Franks song choice is "Night Windows by The Weakerthans. Hear it here - https://www.you...

Jul 17, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Swan Song Podcast #25 - Mark Whiteside

Episode 25 - Mark Whiteside (One Sided Horse) 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. Marks song choice is "Here comes the flood" by Peter Gabriel. Hear ...

Jul 17, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Swan Song Podcast #24 - Banjo Jen

Episode 24 - Banjo Jen 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. Jens song choice is "Everybodys Talking" by Harry Nilsson. Hear it here - https://www.yout...

Jul 17, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Swan Song Podcast #23 - Ed Heaton

Episode 22 - Ed Heaton 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. Eds song choice is "Three Years" by Four Day Hombre. Hear it here - https://open.spotify.c...

Jul 17, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Swan Song Podcas #22 - Sif Jacobson

Episode 22 - Sif Jacobson (Lilac's Daughter) 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. Sifs song choice is "When it Breaks" by Possessed by Paul James hear...

Jul 17, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Swan Song Podcast #21 - Marcus Bonfanti

Episode 21 - Marcus Bonfanti 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. Marcus' song choice is "Grandmas Hands" by Bill Withers. hear it here https://www.yo...

Jul 17, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Swan Song Podcast #20 - Daniel Walters

Episode 12 - Daniel Walters (Here's The Steeple) 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. Daniels song choice is "Casimir Pulaski Day" by Sufjan Stevens. ...

Jul 17, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Swan Song Podcast #19 - Ric Neale

Episode 19 - Ric Neale 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. Rics song choice is "Everybody's Taking" by Harry Nilsson. hear it here https://www.youtub...

Jul 17, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 19
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