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The stupid question was "How did you become such a fabulous songwriter?"
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The rest of her answer was indeed useful - she advocated finding a work that you admire and studying it intensely, then creating something of your own wherein you emulate the spirit of the work that inspired you; and then assessing how your work falls short of its inspiration. Finally: "Narrow the gap. Just keep narrowing the gap."
[1993]
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The rest of her answer was indeed useful - she advocated finding a work that you admire and studying it intensely, then creating something of your own wherein you emulate the spirit of the work that inspired you; and then assessing how your work falls short of its inspiration. Finally: "Narrow the gap. Just keep narrowing the gap."
[1993]
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Alan (the Lone Librarian rides again) Teder
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One audience member takes it upon himself to yell out a song request, but it's not a Joni song this guy wants, it's a song by someone who's not even on the bill, Jefferson Airplane's singer Grace Slick. The guy screams, "White Raaaaaabbit!"
Awkward.
Fortunately, Joni's sense of composure kicks in.
"Sweetheart," she says into the mic, "I'm slick but I'm not that Slick."
[1974 concert]
— Jul 09, 2025 05:40AM
Awkward.
Fortunately, Joni's sense of composure kicks in.
"Sweetheart," she says into the mic, "I'm slick but I'm not that Slick."
[1974 concert]
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Jul 09, 2025 10:01AM
That's some good advice. Emulate the SPIRIT, not the style or the technique. The spirit. Yep. Nice.
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Berengaria wrote: "That's some good advice. Emulate the SPIRIT, not the style or the technique. The spirit. Yep. Nice."Yes, it really stood out for me, and not just about songwriting.
