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Liz Phair - Divorce Song

May 9, 2018
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Inspiration Behind Divorce Song

  • Liz Phair wrote Divorce Song inspired by an awkward, undefined college relationship and a night driving through cornfields in a distinctive blue Miata.
  • She focused on capturing raw, ordinary moments of tension and drama in relationships which often feel significant at the time.
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Silent Songwriting Impact

  • Liz initially wrote songs silently, playing guitar without amplification to keep them private.
  • This affected her chord choices, as unamplified playing masks dissonance that becomes apparent when amplified.
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Girly Sound Artistic Experiment

  • Liz Phair recorded her songs under the name 'girly sound' as an artistic experiment to explore the authority and perception of a young female voice.
  • She wanted to challenge what could be said in an innocent-sounding voice while being provocative and candid.
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