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12-year-old Songwriting
1:44:41 - 1:52:44 (08:02)
The speaker reminisces about how they learned to play guitar and write songs as a 12-year-old, influenced by Enya and Jareh while dealing with a faith crisis.
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In this episode, the speaker shares his experience of selecting a single from his songs and how personal preference may not always be the best indicator of a song's success as a single.
1:44:41 - 1:46:06 (01:24)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares his experience of selecting a single from his songs and how personal preference may not always be the best indicator of a song's success as a single.
Chapter12-year-old Songwriting
Episode#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A 12-year-old kid with a bunch of acne, feeling lost and dealing with a crisis of faith, taught himself guitar and started writing lyrics that were overdramatic and overly metaphorical to hide the crisis from his dad.
1:46:06 - 1:51:41 (05:35)
Summary
A 12-year-old kid with a bunch of acne, feeling lost and dealing with a crisis of faith, taught himself guitar and started writing lyrics that were overdramatic and overly metaphorical to hide the crisis from his dad. Seeking an honest critique, he played a song for his father, who gave him well-intentioned yet critical feedback.
Chapter12-year-old Songwriting
Episode#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the poignant and timeless lyrics in "Father and Son" by Cat Stevens, and how it speaks to the relationship between fathers and sons.
1:51:41 - 1:52:44 (01:02)
Summary
This podcast discusses the poignant and timeless lyrics in "Father and Son" by Cat Stevens, and how it speaks to the relationship between fathers and sons. The host, a father himself, connects with the song's hopeful message of calm wisdom and guidance.