this dude is the goat, truly and in terms of songwriting aesthetics it makes so much sense that he is older. Most pop songs don't even have a bridge but Good Luck Babe and other CR songs there are bridges, pre-choruses, post choruses etc. Sophisticated stuff compared to songs that literally only have a repeating 4 chords (yuck).
1:08:12 is a perfect example of why Justin Tranter is one of the greatest to ever do it. The way they engage, listen and care about Zach's life and history so genuinely is the same way they listen to and care about their co-writers and the artists they work with's stories. Can you imagine how comfortable artists must feel working with someone like that?
I had the privilege as a teen to see Justin with Semi Precious Weapons when Gaga toured Australia, they were fucking phenomenal, and while I'm sure he's well known, I truly feel like his due credit is really still yet to come, I cannot believe how many songs he has kissed with glitter lips or otherwise written and turned into such well-deserved hit records while being talented enough to sing and perform and produce his own work that is sonically so cohesive, original and magical. I had no idea his hand in Good Luck, Babe but as soon as I saw this title I thought OH OFC.
WOW! What a fucking great interview! Absolutely love what Justin does, been following their career since their name came up on Centuries, and this was SO enlightening. You three had great chemistry here. 🎉
I will always adore how much he loves writing Good Luck Babe. It’s the most referenced song for the lesbian comphet experience. Really a queer anthem that sure will be timeless
1:11:50 Thanks for your podcast backstory conversation leading into Disney edits into Cake by the Ocean. Music is the thread holding the world together even when it's a tangle.
I saw him open for Gaga on the Monster Ball tour, so happy to see he's only gotten bigger and bigger opportunities to showcase his talent since. This was a great interview. I hope to see more conversations with the people working behind the scenes to bring us the music we love!
i am one of the songwriters thats scared to put my energy into learning music production even though I have the talent and the passion, just because I am terrified the industry is completely unsustainable to get into and it makes me so sad but I mighr have to do it anyway 😅