The Song Is Never Done is a song about what exactly we're trying to do with all this art business. From a guitar to the canvas, we're all out here making beautiful things as a way to explore the world around us and our place in it. In this final episode, we discuss that very process. This episode features guests Matt Berninger, Harrison Whitford, Judy Martin, Hollis Heichemer, and Kat Edmonson.
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Track 9: The Crow Symbolizes Love
The Crow Symbolizes Love is a song about the journey one takes to find love and the personal growth that happens along the way. The song moves through life stages from childhood crush to settling down and is the perfect set up for the album's final track. This episode features guests Kat Edmonson and Judy Martin, Walter's mom.
Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.
You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.
Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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Track 8: Not My Mother
Not My Mother is a song about the cold harshness of those who don’t care for your wellbeing. While our mothers are caring and supportive, there are some out there who, to put it bluntly, are not our mothers. In this episode, we’ll explore criticism and support and the role they can play in the artistic process. Featuring Judy Martin, Eric D. Johnson, Kat Edmonson, Harrison Whitford, and Matt Berninger.
Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.
You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.
Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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Track 7: Easter
Easter is a song about the insecurities and responsibilities of adulthood. In this episode, we'll dive deeper into the dichotomy of light and heavy topics to explore how Hiram Hollow perfectly frames Easter, allowing it's more anxious moments to shine. This episode features guests Harrison Whitford, Peter Mather Bauer of The Walkmen, and Matt Berninger of The National.
Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.
You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.
Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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Track 6: Hiram Hollow
Hiram Hollow is a song about parading through town, hunting foxes, and going to war. It's also the most whimsical song on The Bear with an approach closer to Walt's various children's albums. While his kid's music builds into punchlines, Hiram Hollow pivots the formula and ends on a note fitting for The Bear. This episode features guests Eric D. Johnson and Kat Edmonson.
Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.
You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.
Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
Following a long career in bands like The Walkmen and Jonathan Fire*Eater, musician Walter Martin crafted his 6th studio album, The Bear, warmed by a wood burning stove in a bright red one-room schoolhouse. Tackling themes of family, art, and the changing seasons of life, the album resonated with host Talon Stradley as his own seasons changed.
Part memoir, part musical analysis, The Song Is Never Done is a track by track exploration of Walter Martin’s album The Bear. To help us along the way is Walter Martin himself as well as his collaborators, peers, and appreciators like Matt Berninger of The National, Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats and Bonny Light Horseman, jazz singer-songwriter Kat Edmonson, Oscar-nominated composer Emile Mosseri, many more, and even Walter’s mom.
So stop in your tracks, take stock in where you’re at, and get ready to meet The Bear.
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