Songwriting Malpractice

EP #100 Ian MacKaye Part 2 (Minor Threat & Fugazi)

May 25, 2023
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Ian MacKaye
Ian MacKaye, founding member of Minor Threat and Fugazi, discusses his demos, intentional shift in lyric writing, and the importance of recording practices. He also reflects on the development of his songwriting style and the impact of Jimi Hendrix's 'If Six Were Nine'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Ian McKai on Song Ideas and Lyric Writing Shift
01:49 • 2min
3
Recording and Capturing Ideas
04:04 • 10min
4
Recording Interactions and Relationships
14:14 • 2min
5
Developing Songwriting Style
16:40 • 14min
6
The Impact of 'If Six Were Nine'
30:28 • 26min