That said I have more melodies than I know what to do with. I’ve found it very hard to write songs in the “Pandy.” For some reason, I can’t come up with any lyrics! I’ve found it hard to find the words for what we’re going through. Has your art been affected by the coronavirus as well? Your book was released in the middle of a pandemic.
Songwriting is definitely a different process for me. My main goal was to be funny but within the framework of the essays. not like songwriting doesn’t have a structure-it does, but I used my knowledge of essay writing that I picked up at school, when I did a degree in English Literature at age 40. The writing of the book was quite formulaic. How has writing Off the Charts been different from your songwriting process? I didn’t really see myself as a book writer, until the publisher showed interest for a second one. something I hadn’t expected until my publisher asked me if I was thinking of starting a new one. And yes! I’ve already begun a second book.
It was challenging at times, but a joy throughout. I loved every minute of the writing for this book. How was the book writing experience and can we look forward to another publication from you? But once I was up on stage, it would just roll off my tongue. I used to make notes about what I was going to say in between songs and tape them to my guitar. People used to say I had a flair for witty banter. My way of storytelling in the book was very similar to when I banter on stage. Would you say that your approach to writing Off the Charts is similar to the banter with your audience that you speak of in the book? The structure of your book is very anecdotal in style. Ego seems to me like it’s more of a thing for younger people. I’m not as eager for attention, or accolades from my music. I don’t take things as seriously anymore. But writing this book was a great way to laugh about it. I got hurt a lot experienced a lot of disappointment and rejection.
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You need to have such a thick skin to work in this business, and artists are typically sensitive people. It feels good to be in a stronger and more enlightened place now. I was young and naive when I was putting out my first albums. I’m finally able to look back at the past with different eyes. Was it tough revisiting the early stages of your career? The book’s honest portrayal of being on the road as a musician really brings the reader along on the journey, showing the stark reality of starting out as a singer-songwriter. But writing this book was a great way to laugh about it.” “You need to have such a thick skin to work in this business, and artists are typically sensitive people. If it’s not ordinary, that’s because nothing in my life has been that way. He asked me to include more about my personal journey. When my publisher accepted the manuscript, it was only half written. At the end of each piece, I’d leave off with advice for the beginner. I called it “The Disgruntled Songwriter.” Each blog described the ludicrous scenarios I’d find myself in throughout my music career. But it really came together two years ago, when a fan of mine asked me to write a blog about my experiences as a songwriter for his music website.
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It had the funny bits about what not to do in a sound check, and how to find your look. I started writing a similar book about sixteen years ago on a trip to Mexico. When did you conceive this book and did you know that it wouldn’t be an ordinary memoir? We spoke to Goldman about the transition from writing songs to writing books and how music is helping her navigate the pandemic. Off the Charts: Advice and Adventures from my Almost Fabulous Life in Music is candid, honest, and funny, laying out the hard road Goldman travelled to make a name for herself in Canada’s folk music scene. Recently, Goldman has crossed over to books, penning a part-memoir, part-guide to being a singer-songwriter. She began her performing career by busking in Harvard Square and singing in Toronto coffee houses, and has since gone on to release four critically-acclaimed albums, along with having her music featured in film and television. Goldman has faced many challenges, missed opportunities, and even freak accidents in the career she has carved out in the music scene since the 1990s. And yet, like so many soulful singers in the folk genre, her journey was anything but easy. Kat Goldman has enjoyed success as one of Canada’s most revered singer-songwriters.
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