By Matt Marn
For Phoenix guitarist and songwriter Ryne Norman, every new
opportunity is a chance for something great. Every new fan, each potential
collaboration with another local artist means so much to him, he gives
everything he has to each new adventure – and to every word he writes.
“Internally, I am really challenged,” Norman said. “I am
challenged to make sure the crowd is engaged, following me… Challenged to make
sure I’m more than just another songwriter up there. There’s something about
when people come to hear what you have to say, when people want to hear your
music. It’s about the experience. I want this to be an experience.”
For Norman, the biggest part of that experience is the
lyrics he works on so hard to make sure each word is perfect. Norman said he
spends so much time on each line of every song, it can take weeks to write a
second verse. But while finishing the piles of half-done songs can be a
challenge, it is that much more worthwhile when he does.
“Knowing I have slaved so hard over every word to know it is
truly finished is something to be proud of,” he said. “To me, lyrics are the
most important part, what I take the most pride in; I want people to be able to
connect with me.”
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