EP 103: THE RITUALS, HABITS AND CREATIVE WRITING SECRETS OF AN AUSSIE ROCK ICON - IVA DAVIES
A Total Masterclass in Writing and Creativity with Rock Icon Iva Davies
To close Rocktober 2016, we interview one of Australia’s greatest ever songwriters, front man for iconic Aussie band Icehouse - Iva Davies. Iva led Icehouse to an amazing 28 platinum records, 8 top 10 albums and 30 top 40 singles.
We dig into Iva’s creative writing process, his experimentation in musical instruments and sound, and how that led to the band writing some of the most iconic anthems in Australian rock music.
This show uncovers useable, practical tips and tools for writing regardless of whether its copy for a presentation, website, a speech or a poem. If you have a desire to enhance your writing skills, you will find this show GOLD. Iva’s musical skills for writing extend from rock to soundtracks for Hollywood films, ballet, television and special events like the Olympics.
Here’s what we cover with Iva in this weeks Rocktober show:
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Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you, our listeners.
To close Rocktober 2016, we interview one of Australia’s greatest ever songwriters, front man for iconic Aussie band Icehouse - Iva Davies. Iva led Icehouse to an amazing 28 platinum records, 8 top 10 albums and 30 top 40 singles.
We dig into Iva’s creative writing process, his experimentation in musical instruments and sound, and how that led to the band writing some of the most iconic anthems in Australian rock music.
This show uncovers useable, practical tips and tools for writing regardless of whether its copy for a presentation, website, a speech or a poem. If you have a desire to enhance your writing skills, you will find this show GOLD. Iva’s musical skills for writing extend from rock to soundtracks for Hollywood films, ballet, television and special events like the Olympics.
Here’s what we cover with Iva in this weeks Rocktober show:
- Where did Iva’s musical career start?
- The writing process for Iva and Icehouse.
- Experimentation in music, where did it come from for Iva?
- Iva’s philosophy, never repeat any lyric or melody and how that drove his innovative writing process.
- Was it always a dream for Iva to be a great songwriter?
- Why is music so important for children to learn?
- Are writing skills starting to diminish in today's society?
- Scepticism is starting to show itself in this era of media
- How Iva wrote one of the greatest Australian rock anthems ever?
- The mystery behind the writing of “Great Southern Land"
- Iva’s writing rituals.
- Where does Iva draw creative inspiration from?
- How Hall and Oates impacted the career of Iva and Icehouse?
- When is Iva’s creative process most effective? Commissions and deadlines.
- Iva’s lesson of rock - There is no understudy…. being professional in the music industry.
- How rock music of the 80’s and 90’s is travelling through the generations.
The Mojo Radio Show - © Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you, our listeners.
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Iva Davies - Icehouse
http://www.icehouse-ivadavies.com
Iva Davies Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/spellboundicehouse/
Icehouse Tour Dates & Bookings
http://www.viagogo.com/au/Concert-Tickets
CILTEP
http://naturalstacks.com.au/products/CILTEP
To get your Buddha Brew - leave us a review on iTunes.
http://apple.co/1bk3lDK
I'm gunna show you how great I am
https://youtu.be/2qHPTba2Vno
Dave Chappelle Maya Angelou Iconoclasts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l43cYi3iJI
The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
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The Mojo Radio Show
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