Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places.

Timestamp:
3:23 - Jackie's Background and Approach to Songwriting
5:29 - Philosophy of Creativity and Handling Resistance
16:49 - Living in the Mystery and Career Opportunities
31:26 - Holding Space and PTSD
32:33 - Watching Oneself on Screen
34:49 - Songwriting and Film Integration
39:27 - Recording and Collaborations
45:48 - Performing Old Songs
1:01:08 - Reflection on Life's Journeys
1:04:34 - Performance of the Song 'Lake Saint George'

About Jackie:
Jackie Marshall is a fully independent songwriter, performer and recording artist who creates music in alternative contemporary genres, glancing across folk, country, rock, improvised and art music realms. Jackie most recently starred in and wrote the music for independent full-length feature film Three Chords And The Truth, which debuted at the Brisbane International Film Festival. TCATT also featured in the Sydney Film Festival and its Traveling Film Festival program, as well as Cinefest OZ and Vision Splendid film festivals. The film subsequently had a successful cinema run in Australia and is now available to watch on various streaming services.

Jackie has released three critically acclaimed full-length LPs, including the alt-country "Lilith Shrugs", the Brisbane all-star supported "Ladies' Luck", and her head-turning Australian Music Prize shortlisted “Fight n’ Flight” debut featuring alt-country musician Chris Pickering and Trinkets’ Savannah-Jo Lack and Ben Tolliday. She also has numerous recording collaborations under her belt with artists such as CODA, The Boat People’s Robin Waters, legendary Brisbane musician and journalist Sean Sennett, cult Australian country rock’n’roll band the Re-Mains’ Leigh Ivin and Slovenia’s Imer Traja Brizani and his Romani music ensemble Amala to name just a few. Her new album “You Are Not Too Much and You Are Enough” is out now. Contact Jackie: Website / Facebook / Instagram
Song Credit: “Lake Saint George" - Written by Jackie Marshall. Performed live by Jackie Marshall at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence

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