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Singer-songwriter Kari Arnett's new album, When The Dust Settles, showcases her affinity for lonesome melodies, a vulnerable grit, and an authentic lyricism, that articulates the love, pain, and the struggle of the American Life. Together with her full band they created a raw sound, from warm, vintage acoustics to a retro, cinematic feel making When The Dust Settles a collection of deeply personal songs with universal appeal. Here, Arnett answers her Essential 8 and talks about the album, songwriting, Netflix, The Ryman, and much more!
Is there a story behind your album's title? Yes. When The Dust Settles became a reoccurring theme throughout the album due to the many chaotic situations I was dealing with at the time. I wanted to write and tell the story of what would happen AFTER the storm of your life rolls through and know that you may come out a different, changed person after those things occured, but the knowing that you could become stronger for it. Do you write about personal experiences, the experience of others, observations, made up stories, something else or a combination? I tend to write more from my perspective, but it's through observation and long reflection that I tend to come to the finished song. Usually, having a melody in mind makes it easy... but the content has to move me in a deep, honest way... and it always has to be real. Most of my songs are as if I am writing a letter, either to myself or someone else, something tangible that you can understand. Keeping it simple works best. What's the best advice you have ever gotten from another musician? One of my friends once told me to talk to myself as if I were a friend. That has been on my heart ever since. I think as musicians or artists we can be our own worst critics... I think that was a piece of beautiful and solid advice. As hard as it is to remember sometimes, it is valuable to be kind to yourself.
What are your "must have" album's for the road?
Well I don't think you can go wrong with any Tom Petty record... Raising Sand by Alison Krauss and Robert Plant is a definite... Caroline Spence - Spades and Roses, Will Johnson - Hateras Night, A Good Luck Charm, Lori McKenna - The Bird and The Rifle always gets me and is a great traveling companion... Jason Isbell - Southeastern will always be a favorite. Is there a professional "bucket list" item you would love to check off? I think a dream come true would be to get a chance to play the Mother Church of Country Music, The Ryman. Do you have a favorite thing to do on a day off? Honestly, I love hanging out at home in comfy clothes watching Netflix. As a somewhat introverted person, self care is essential! Who would you love to collaborate with? John Paul White. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? I draw from a lot of different things... sometimes it could be the state of where things are at right in the moment... sometimes an emotion will evoke a response and what I need to get out. Other times, it's just the day to day pile-up of personal experiences and things that have been reflected on. Life is full of endless possibilities to write about... and we all have a story. SOCIAL: WWW.KARIARNETT.COM FACEBOOK.COM/KARIARNETTMUSIC https://twitter.com/KariArnett https://www.instagram.com/kariarnettmusic/
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