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145. Wanz Discusses "Thrift Shop," Taylor Swift and More
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Al continues his conversation with Seattle-based singer/rapper/musician/songwriter Wanz, which began on Ep. 144. Wanz talks about recording his world-famous hook for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop,” and his experience with performing in the song’s video. He also talks about the elements of great songwriting, with specific references to Taylor Swift and the Beatles. Wanz winds up by discussing #TheBookOfWanz, his Wanzology podcast and some of the lessons he wants to impart through these and other outlets.
Be sure to follow Wanz! @teewanz on Instagram and Threads
As Wanz mentioned in this episode, you can find his music and lots else on his website, thewanz.com.
The easiest way to find #TheBookOfWanz is to type #TheBookOfWanz into the search field on Amazon. Just be sure to remember the pound sign.
Also, check out the Wanzology podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanzology/id1719005835
Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/
1:48 Wanz talks about recording “Thrift Shop”
3:57 Wanz faced an obstacle when filming the “Thrift Shop” video
4:46 Touring with Macklemore was the realization of a dream
7:44 Macklemore created a new blueprint for independent artists
11:32 Wanz explains how Taylor Swift became a phenomenon
15:49 Wanz outlines the keys to good songwriting
17:46 Wanz talks about how each wave of great artists influences the next
19:44 Wanz explains how his TEDx talk led him to #TheBookOfWanz and Wanzology
27:01 Wanz talks about his ongoing musical work
28:57 Wanz explains why he wants to do more public speaking
32:12 Lessons from Yoda, Spock, The Matrix and Ferris Bueller
Outro music is from “Wander” by Wanz.
167 епізодів
Manage episode 399177727 series 2912993
Al continues his conversation with Seattle-based singer/rapper/musician/songwriter Wanz, which began on Ep. 144. Wanz talks about recording his world-famous hook for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop,” and his experience with performing in the song’s video. He also talks about the elements of great songwriting, with specific references to Taylor Swift and the Beatles. Wanz winds up by discussing #TheBookOfWanz, his Wanzology podcast and some of the lessons he wants to impart through these and other outlets.
Be sure to follow Wanz! @teewanz on Instagram and Threads
As Wanz mentioned in this episode, you can find his music and lots else on his website, thewanz.com.
The easiest way to find #TheBookOfWanz is to type #TheBookOfWanz into the search field on Amazon. Just be sure to remember the pound sign.
Also, check out the Wanzology podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanzology/id1719005835
Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/
1:48 Wanz talks about recording “Thrift Shop”
3:57 Wanz faced an obstacle when filming the “Thrift Shop” video
4:46 Touring with Macklemore was the realization of a dream
7:44 Macklemore created a new blueprint for independent artists
11:32 Wanz explains how Taylor Swift became a phenomenon
15:49 Wanz outlines the keys to good songwriting
17:46 Wanz talks about how each wave of great artists influences the next
19:44 Wanz explains how his TEDx talk led him to #TheBookOfWanz and Wanzology
27:01 Wanz talks about his ongoing musical work
28:57 Wanz explains why he wants to do more public speaking
32:12 Lessons from Yoda, Spock, The Matrix and Ferris Bueller
Outro music is from “Wander” by Wanz.
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