The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
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The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
At the age of 16, Lorde went #1 across the world. She was catapulted from the suburbs of Auckland to the Grammy's stage, winning Song of the Year.
12 years and four albums later, she's continued to defy expectations as a pop artist and is one of the most gifted songwriters of our time. This is an extended edit of a Take 5 that was filmed for the TV series, but this podcast is an extended edit - capturing even more stories, insight, and sounds. It's an incredible conversation with one of the most thoughtful people I've met.
Lorde has been going through a massive period of change. A chrysalis, taking new form. So I worked up a Take 5 theme to draw that out. And from Lucinda Williams to Westerman to something very close to home, hearing her speak about the craft of song is a rare treat.
Lorde's song choices:
Lucinda Williams – 'Fruits of My Labor'
Bronski Beat – 'Smalltown Boy'
Nina Simone – 'Suzanne'
Westerman – 'Confirmation'
Charli xcx & Lorde – 'Girl, so confusing featuring lorde'
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:49 Lorde's Early Influences and First Song Choice
02:04 Lucinda Williams' Impact on Lorde
09:30 Lorde's Childhood and Musical Beginnings
12:56 The Mystery of Songwriting
14:02 Second Song Choice: Small Town Boy
24:10 Reflecting on Teenage Years and Womanhood
28:22 Lorde's Relationship with Her Parents
30:18 Third Song Choice: Suzanne
30:27 Nina Simone's Transformative Cover of 'Suzanne'
31:16 Leonard Cohen's Inspiration and Poetic Imagery
32:12 Nina Simone's Unique Interpretation
35:39 Exploring Gender and Identity in Music
36:36 The Impact of Personal Transformation
39:48 The Creative Process Behind 'Virgin'
46:20 The Emotional Journey of 'Girl So Confusing'
50:06 Reflections on Vulnerability and Friendship
55:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
Watch Take 5 on ABC iview:
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Take 5
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
