Song Exploder Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please
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Dec 18, 2024 Sabrina Carpenter, a dynamic singer and actress recently celebrated for her album Short N Sweet, teams up with Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff to delve into the making of her hit song "Please Please Please." They discuss the emotional themes of young womanhood, their first collaboration and the nervous excitement of studio work. The duo explores blending classic and modern sounds, the quest for artistic authenticity, and the unique vulnerability involved in live performances. Their candid insights reveal a delightful journey of creativity and musical exploration.
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Initial Meeting
- Sabrina Carpenter attended Jack Antonoff's Radio City Music Hall concert in 2021.
- They later met at a party where Antonoff expressed his admiration for Carpenter's music.
Productive First Session
- In their first studio session, they wrote "Lighter Girls", "Please Please Please", and started "Slim Pickens".
- This high output surprised even the podcast host.
Songwriting Chemistry
- Songwriting chemistry is crucial and cannot be forced.
- Carpenter felt an immediate sonic connection with Antonoff, which was essential for collaboration.