Worktapes

Brandon Carswell
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Worktapes

Welcome to Worktapes! This is a podcast where we tear apart songs. Why was the song written? What’s it about? What is the context and emotion behind it? Where were you at the time? What were you going through? How do lines come to you? What is the inspiration? How long did it take to write? In each episode, we talk to a writer about one song they've writtenand listen to the original demo or work tape of that song.

  1. Episode 58 - Kylie Dailey - Folded Hands

    6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 58 - Kylie Dailey - Folded Hands

    In episode 58 of Worktapes, we hear from indie folk singer-songwriter and Epidemic Sound artist Kylie Dailey! Kylie’s calming, laid-back vocals and relatable lyrics, paired with enchanting arrangements by producer and husband Kevin, invite the listener to relax and feel seen. We discuss the dynamics of writing with your spouse, unintentionally becoming an artist, writing authentically while balancing family, and we listen to the original worktape of a song called “Folded Hands.” Find Kylie Listen to Folded Hands Produced by Brandon Carswell Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1 hr
  2. Episode 57 - Leeland & Jack Mooring - PT 2 - Still Mighty

    12/21/2024

    Episode 57 - Leeland & Jack Mooring - PT 2 - Still Mighty

    Leeland Mooring  is a Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with seven albums, four GRAMMY® nominations, and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations. LEELAND have become one of the most significant and standout voices in a new generation of worship music. In part 2 of this interview we we are joined by Jack Mooring who is an author, pastor and co-founder of the band Leeland. We discuss biblical worship writing vs emotive writing, modern vs. puritan worship songs, The Power Team, a word on Christmas music from Brother Terry and we listen to the worktape of Leeland’s song “Still Mighty”. Find Leeland Listen to "Still Mighty"  Find Jack Mooring  Read Jack's book, "Portrait Of God"  Produced by Brandon Carswell Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1h 2m
  3. Episode 56 - Leeland Mooring - Still Mighty - PT 1

    12/14/2024

    Episode 56 - Leeland Mooring - Still Mighty - PT 1

    Leeland Mooring  is a Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with seven albums, four GRAMMY® nominations, and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations. LEELAND have become one of the most significant and standout voices in a new generation of worship music. In part 1 of this interview we hear about how Leeland started writing songs and touring at a young age, amazing and hilarious church stories and what shaped hi musical influence. Stayed tuned for Part 2 with Leeland coming soon! Find Leeland Listen to Still Mighty Episode sponsor: Artist And Produced by Brandon Carswell Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    51 min
  4. Episode 55 - Tia Sillers - Be Mine (Flight Attendant)

    12/06/2024

    Episode 55 - Tia Sillers - Be Mine (Flight Attendant)

    Tia Sillers is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter with #1 hits such as “I Hope You Dance” (Lee Ann Womack) and “Blue on Black” (Kenny Wayne Shepherd). A triple Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee, she has over 40 singles recorded by artists like John Waite, Trisha Yearwood, The Chicks, Five Finger Death Punch, and many more. On this episode of Worktapes, we discuss a song she wrote with the band Flight Attendant called “Be Mine” and share an exclusive listen to the worktape!   Find Tia Sillers Find Flight Attendant Listen to Be Mine Listen to I Hope You Dance  Listen to Blue On Black Episode sponsor: Artist And Produced by Brandon Carswell Production Assist - Jonas Litton at Wise Company Special thanks to Nick Autry Recorded live at Sound Stage Studios Nashville, TN Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1h 12m
  5. Episode 54 - Nicole Witt - Kiss

    11/22/2024

    Episode 54 - Nicole Witt - Kiss

    Nicole Witt is an accomplished Nashville-based songwriter and artist, with cuts by George Strait, Lee Brice, Terri Clark, Rodney Atkins, and Ellie Holcomb, just to name a few. In episode 54, we talk to Nicole about how to keep songwriting unique, where her passion for songwriting came from, her band, The Six One Five Collective, and we get to hear an original worktape of a song she wrote with John Paul White (The Civil Wars) called “Kiss.”  Find Nicole Witt Listen to Kiss Artist And Produced by Brandon Carswell Special thanks to Nick Autry Recorded live at Sound Stage Studios Nashville, TN Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1 hr
  6. Episode 53 - Elvie Shane - What Do I Know

    11/15/2024

    Episode 53 - Elvie Shane - What Do I Know

    Elvie Shane is an accomplished singer-songwriter, quickly making his mark in Nashville with his authentic lyrics and soulful country sound. In Episode 53, we discuss Elvie’s appearance on American Idol, his time preaching as an evangelist, and we hear the original work tape of his song, “What Do I Know.” Find Elvie Shane Listen to "What Do I Know"  Produced by Brandon Carswell Special thanks to Nick Autry, Sound Stage and Kent Coley for helping with this episode!  Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1h 3m
  7. Episode 52 - Emma Zinck - Party Song

    11/08/2024

    Episode 52 - Emma Zinck - Party Song

    In Episode 52 we hear from singer, songwriter & ripping guitarist Emma Zinck! We talk about going viral on social media, writing what you feel vs writing commercial and we listen to the original worktape of “Party Song” Find Emma Zinck Listen to Party Song This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1h 7m
  8. Episode 51 - Carl Anderson - Friend

    11/01/2024

    Episode 51 - Carl Anderson - Friend

    In episode 51 we are joing by Nashville based singer-songwriter Carl Anderson. We discuss the pros and cons of profanity in songwriting, how he somewhat casually landed a publish deal, he plays a live song for us at the end and we hear the worktape of his beautiful heart pricking song, "Friend"  Find Carl Anderson  Listen to Friend This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

    1h 16m
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About

Welcome to Worktapes! This is a podcast where we tear apart songs. Why was the song written? What’s it about? What is the context and emotion behind it? Where were you at the time? What were you going through? How do lines come to you? What is the inspiration? How long did it take to write? In each episode, we talk to a writer about one song they've writtenand listen to the original demo or work tape of that song.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Carswell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Worktapes
  • Show Website
    Worktapes

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