"Crux of a Lie" by Timmy Milner
05/17/23 • 20 min
In this episode of the Song Saloon, singer-songwriter Jordan Smith Reynolds sits down with artist Timmy Milner to delve into the creation and meaning behind his song "Crux of a Lie." Timmy shares the inspiration behind the song, which originated during an extended hospital stay. They discuss Timmy's songwriting process, from the guitar line that served as the foundation to the exploration of subconscious thoughts and negative patterns. The conversation explores the themes of hope and contrast in folk music, drawing inspiration from artists like the Beach Boys and the Beatles. They also touch upon the production choices in the song, including the use of a Mellotron and analog synthesizer, and discuss Timmy's journey into film composition and his current projects in the industry. Join Jordan and Timmy as they unravel the story and sound behind "Crux of a Lie" in this captivating episode.
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In this episode of the Song Saloon, singer-songwriter Jordan Smith Reynolds sits down with artist Timmy Milner to delve into the creation and meaning behind his song "Crux of a Lie." Timmy shares the inspiration behind the song, which originated during an extended hospital stay. They discuss Timmy's songwriting process, from the guitar line that served as the foundation to the exploration of subconscious thoughts and negative patterns. The conversation explores the themes of hope and contrast in folk music, drawing inspiration from artists like the Beach Boys and the Beatles. They also touch upon the production choices in the song, including the use of a Mellotron and analog synthesizer, and discuss Timmy's journey into film composition and his current projects in the industry. Join Jordan and Timmy as they unravel the story and sound behind "Crux of a Lie" in this captivating episode.
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The Song Saloon | Songwriting, Live Performance, & New Music Discovery - "Crux of a Lie" by Timmy Milner
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[00:00:00] Jordan Smith Reynolds: Welcome to the Song Saloon. I'm singer songwriter Jordan Smith Reynolds, and today I'm meeting with Timmy Milner.
[00:00:06] Timmy Milner: What's up? I'm Timmy Milner.
[00:00:08] Jordan Smith Reynolds: Each week I meet with an artist and we break down one of their songs, and today we are working on Crux of a Lie. Timmy, tell us a little bit about Crux of a Lie.
[00:00:16] Timmy Milne
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