Maren Morris created 'Humble Quest' to explore the concept of humility and confidence in the music industry.
The song 'Humble Quest' reflects Morris' frustration with gender prejudices and industry expectations in country music.
Deep dives
Marion Morris's Inspiration for 'Humble Quest'
Marion Morris, a Grammy-winning artist, shares the inspiration behind her song 'Humble Quest'. While driving through Nashville, she conceived the title as a blend of two intriguing words. Collaborating with co-writers, Marion explored the concept of humility and confidence through the songwriting process. The discussion delves into the pressure on confident individuals often perceived as lacking humility, especially concerning gender prejudices in the music industry.
Musical Creation Process and Production of 'Humble Quest'
Marion Morris details the musical creation process of 'Humble Quest', starting with her initial piano chords and vocal melody. Collaborating with her producer and co-writers, including the skilled Gregg Hurst, the team embellished the song with real instruments like steel guitar. Through reusing and reimagining lyrics, the song's emotion and personal reflection are intertwined with anthemic qualities.
Reflecting on 'Humble Quest' and Country Music Industry Challenges
Delving into the depth of 'Humble Quest', Marion Morris reflects on the duality of personal security and ongoing self-discovery embedded in the song's lyrics. She expresses frustration with the country music industry's expectations and limitations, highlighting the disparity between male and female artists' portrayal of confidence in their music. 'Humble Quest' stands as a personal anthem encapsulating the journey towards self-assurance amidst industry challenges.
Maren Morris is a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist. She’s also won multiple country music awards, including CMAs for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year in 2020, but her feelings about the country music industry are kind of complicated, as she discusses in this episode. She breaks down her song "Humble Quest," which is the title track from her third album. It was produced by Greg Kurstin, who’s won the Producer of the Year Grammy more than once. The album came out in March, and hit #2 on Billboard country chart. But before "Humble Quest" was a title, Maren had to figure out what the words meant to her, and that’s where the song began.