For episode 160 of the podcast, join Rain Phoenix at Licorice Pizza as she hosts an engaging conversation with legendary songwriter Diane Warren and rising musician Mergui. This episode offers a deep dive into Diane's illustrious career, her creative process, and her collaboration with Mergui on the song "Criminal." The discussion provides unique perspectives on the music industry, including insights from one of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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[5:05] Diane Warren's early musical influences
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[11:10] Writing I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing and OSCAR nominations
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[13:00] Diane launches Mergui
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[15:28] Diane's versatility across musical genres
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[20:00] Mergui’s insights on sampling Elton John’s song
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Diane Warren's journey into songwriting began at a young age, sparked by her fascination with record credits. She would study the names of songwriters on albums, dreaming of seeing her own name there one day. This early passion and determination set her on a path to becoming one of the most successful songwriters in the industry.
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Despite the challenges faced by women in the music industry, Diane never let her gender define her capabilities. Inspired by trailblazers like Carole King, she pursued her career with confidence, never doubting her potential to succeed as a songwriter.
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Collaboration with artists like Mergui showcases Diane and Mergui's ability to adapt and thrive in different musical genres. Diane’s intuitive sense for matching songs with the right artists has led to successful partnerships, allowing her to continue creating timeless music across various styles.
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It’s important for songwriters to find the right artist to sing and produce their songs, someone who will honor and preserve the meaning and the music. That’s when the magic happens.
RESOURCE LINKS:
DIANE LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/dianewarren/
https://www.facebook.com/DianeWarrenMusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGZlUzfjZd10wW5yDYUKJ0g
Mergui LINKS:
https://www.tiktok.com/@Mergui
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