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In this episode of The Spark Parade, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter, producer, and activist Justin Tranter talks about being completely mesmerized the first time they heard Ani DiFranco's song “Swan Dive.” Listen to the full conversation above and don't forget like, review and subscribe The Spark Parade wherever you get your podcasts.
Tranter, nominated for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical at the 2024 Grammys for his work with Miley Cyrus, Reneé Rapp and Måneskin, instantly fell in love with “Swan Dive” and its poetic message of self-empowerment. Since then, he has continued to shape his taste and his songwriting process.
“I vividly remember hearing that song for the first time,” says the former Semi Precious Weapons singer. “I directed this AIDS charity variety show in 1997, and Ani's album Dilate “They gave it to me… they said, 'We think you'd love it,' and they were right.”
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Host Adam Unze (The Opus) explores creativity in all its forms in The Spark Parade asking musicians, artists, comedians and other creators to share the cultural work that has most inspired them. Whether you come from the world of music, film, comedy, visual arts or literature, we all have something that sparks our own creative desires. In The Spark Paradeguests reveal the only work of art that ignites the fire of creation within them.
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