111: Distant Stations
I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats
Exploring Narrative Storytelling Through Music
The chapter discusses the process of storytelling through music using the song 'Distant Stations', highlighting character development, leaving hints for interpretation, and the open-ended nature of lyrics. It also covers singers blending speaking and singing, the impact of narrative storytelling, and the similarities and differences between songwriting and novel writing.
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