The Lyricist versus the Composer

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Lyricists may be the driving force in pop music, but composers rule in the classical and opera world. Today: A Soundcheck Smackdown debate on whether a catchy melody is more powerful than a clever turn of phrase. Also: hushed-voice French musician Piers Faccini on being both singer-songwriter - and a trained painter.

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