Matt Scannell (Vertical Horizon) on “Everything You Want,” Songwriting & 20 Years of Friendship | Stories To Tell
Summary
Richard Marx hosts Vertical Horizon’s Matt Scannell for a candid conversation about their 20-year friendship, music, and life changes. They discuss Marx’s time filming The Voice in Australia and share humorous anecdotes, including Scannell’s disastrous waitering days. The pair also reflect on their mutual admiration, career highs and lows, and the deep bond formed after Marx became a fan of Scannell’s work.
Topics discussed
Introduction and setting the scene in Sydney
Introducing Matt Scanham and Vertical Horizon
Drinks, cold brews, and post-COVID social habits
Waiter stories and the grasshopper incident
Becoming friends and Richard Marx's guitar style
Family backgrounds and parental support
The pizza delivery mishap and early fame
Songwriting collaboration and creative process
Navigating career ups and downs together
Meeting Neil Peart and the Rush connection
Writing 'You Were Meant for Me' with Neil Peart
Friendship dynamics and shared sensibilities
Neil Peart's passing and legacy
Musical influences and closing thoughts
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