Original Artist Identity in Song - Songfacts Interview

<p><b>The material referenced in this item is located externally at songfacts.com and can be viewed in full by accessing via the provided link.</b></p><p><b><br></b><a href="https://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/davey-ray-moor-of-cousteaux-formerly-cousteau">https://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/davey-ray-moor-of-cousteaux-formerly-cousteau</a><br></p><p><br></p><p>Original Artist Identity in Song examines the variables deployed when constructing public-facing identity in original songs, and the subsequent interaction of artist identity within the market ecology of popular music. The 2017 album, CousteauX, is a case study in the construction of artist identity. </p><p><br></p><p>Insights into the inner workings of creative practice arise, and the analytical auto-ethnographic method observes practice for patterns and themes in the songwriting, production and touring phases of the album’s release. This practice develops a model with which to reveal those song variables with bearing on the public impression of the original artist.</p><p><br></p><p>The music video for "When the Bloom has Left the Rose", which forms part of this collection, won Best Music Video at The London Independent Film Awards in October 2020.<br><b><br>This item contains an interview </b><b>with the researcher</b><b> (hosted externally at songfacts.com).</b></p>