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“As I got a little older, I discovered Lori McKenna and Patty Griffin and found out how many other tools we have as songwriters, that there's storytelling and there's ear candy, and that there is a place where they meet, too, and both of those women are really good at doing that.” quote by Ashley McBryde
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“As I got a little older, I discovered Lori McKenna and Patty Griffin and found out how many other tools we have as songwriters, that there's storytelling and there's ear candy, and that there is a place where they meet, too, and both of those women are really good at doing that.”

Ashley McBryde

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, Ashley McBryde, 2020

Describes blending narrative depth with appealing melodies in songwriting, highlighting the balance of story and sound.

In simple terms: Songwriters combine story and catchy music.

Key Takeaway

Balance storytelling with musical appeal.

Themes

creativity music storytelling craftsmanship

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

artistic educational

When to use this quote

  • Album production
  • live performance
  • writing workshops
  • collaborative sessions

Key Concepts

Song structure lyody lyetics artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which story to tell?
  • What makes a melody memorable?
A Different Perspective

Risk of prioritizing one element over the other.

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