Journey of an Artist
The path to success is rarely a straight line. And the path to success as a creative professional? That line tends to be especially squiggly. In the new series, Journey of an Artist, singer-songwriter and poet, Emmeline, talks to creatives from all walks of life about their passions, their paths, and the persistence they’ve employed to reach a point of professional and personal fulfillment. Emmeline sits down with voice actors, poets, dancers, musicians, graphic designers, stylists, and more to discuss the decisions they’ve made, the challenges they’ve faced, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and where they’d like their vision to take them next. She also reinforces the belief that—with love, grit, perseverance, and an abundance of joy—anything is possible.You can live the life you want, the life that brings you the most joy, and Emmeline's guests are living proof. Episodes air most Sundays at 12 PM CST on Deep Ellum Radio. For behind-the-scenes information and insights, follow Emmeline on Instagram at @EmmelineMusic.
Journey of an Artist
Creating a Concept Album with John Flinchbaugh
Songwriters are storytellers. We're emotional photographers who capture the essence of a feeling in a multi-dimensional combination of words and music. We take a clever turn of phrase and pair it with an irresistible melody to create a memory--but what happens when one snapshot isn't enough?
Enter the concept album.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with independent musician and producer John Flinchbaugh to talk about the magic of making not just a single, but an album. John shares the inspiration behind his brand new album, Infinite Circle (Forever), and deconstructs the process by which each song was created--and how the songs inform each other. He also talks about how the process of creation was also a process of self-discovery--and how he surprised himself with both the subject matter and the instrumental ideas that surfaced.
Emmeline and John also talk about the importance of slowing down, appreciating the people around us, and being witnesses for ourselves. They even end with an exclusive live performance of John's song, "September (Calm Before the Storm)."
To learn more about John Flinchbaugh, or to follow his musical journey, visit his Bandcamp profile or follow him on Instagram.
For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.
