McCrimmon, Dan 2009-07-15

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McCrimmon explains his creative process in making a song from beginning to end. While explaining his process McCrimmon touches upon influences and methods used. Specifically, McCrimmon talks about the late 1960’s to early 1970’s musical era and atmosphere. He also mentions other artists which he worked with during this time.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dan McCrimmon

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Date: July 15, 2009

Location: Denver, Colorado

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:30:33


Abstract

Creative Process; The Triad; Repairing guitars; Song writing; Non-musical influences; Leaving the music business; Jessie Collin Young; Teaching music; Driving across the country; Writing blocks; Journals; Finishing a song; Recording songs; Musical atmosphere of 1960’s – 1970’s; Austin Checkered Flag; Jerry Jeff, Mike Murphey, Buck Stevenson, Mickey Rayfield, Don Sneider, Bob Livingston, Allen Damron, Dow Patterson; Three Faces West; Austin music atmosphere; Grandfather; Fans; The Fun Predictable Novelties; Lyle Lovett; Country Western Music; Hippie/Bohemian culture; ‘Texas Trilogy’; Results from 1960-1970’s musical era; Lyle Lovett; Country Western music & current country music; Radio; Corporations; Music distribution; Text messaging poems; Recording music; Jerry Mills & Mason Williams; Jim Ratts; Vinyl recording.


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