The Song Is Never Done

By: Newton's Dark Room
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  • Following a long career in bands like The Walkmen and Jonathan Fire*Eater, musician Walter Martin crafted his 6th studio album, The Bear, warmed by a wood burning stove in a bright red one-room schoolhouse. Tackling themes of family, art, and the changing seasons of life, the album resonated with host Talon Stradley as his own seasons changed. Part memoir, part musical analysis, The Song Is Never Done is a track by track exploration of Walter Martin’s album The Bear. To help us along the way is Walter Martin himself as well as his collaborators, peers, and appreciators like Matt Berninger of The National, Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats and Bonny Light Horseman, jazz singer-songwriter Kat Edmonson, Oscar-nominated composer Emile Mosseri, many more, and even Walter’s mom. So stop in your tracks, take stock in where you’re at, and get ready to meet The Bear.
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  • Track 10: The Song Is Never Done

    Track 10: The Song Is Never Done
    Sep 7 2023

    The Song Is Never Done is a song about what exactly we're trying to do with all this art business. From a guitar to the canvas, we're all out here making beautiful things as a way to explore the world around us and our place in it. In this final episode, we discuss that very process. This episode features guests Matt Berninger, Harrison Whitford, Judy Martin, Hollis Heichemer, and Kat Edmonson.

    Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.

    You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.

    Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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    26 mins
  • Track 9: The Crow Symbolizes Love

    Track 9: The Crow Symbolizes Love
    Aug 17 2023

    The Crow Symbolizes Love is a song about the journey one takes to find love and the personal growth that happens along the way. The song moves through life stages from childhood crush to settling down and is the perfect set up for the album's final track. This episode features guests Kat Edmonson and Judy Martin, Walter's mom.

    Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.

    You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.

    Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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    24 mins
  • Track 8: Not My Mother

    Track 8: Not My Mother
    Aug 3 2023

    Not My Mother is a song about the cold harshness of those who don’t care for your wellbeing. While our mothers are caring and supportive, there are some out there who, to put it bluntly, are not our mothers. In this episode, we’ll explore criticism and support and the role they can play in the artistic process. Featuring Judy Martin, Eric D. Johnson, Kat Edmonson, Harrison Whitford, and Matt Berninger.

    Listen to The Song Is Never Done Official Playlist on Spotify.

    You can purchase The Bear at waltermartinmusic.com.

    Find more of my podcasts at newtonsdarkroom.com
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    20 mins

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