A Curious Child

Hey there. Chris Falson here. As well as the hands on approach to writing and producing music I also coach people and communities on how to stir up creativity. In this second season of A Curious Child I explore the notion that we are all born with a creative gene. In episode One. I chat with artist Thomas Clark about his work in the fields of Live and Collaborative Art. We discuss the similarities...

Today’s Podcast “It’s Always You” explores the song (It's Always You) and the subject, of searching out the precious moments in every day life. I stumble upon these moments today while playing music, on stage, in the studio, in the midst of a crowd or by myself… in the same way that I might do in a quiet contemplative prayer time. It is in the practical process of making music that I find an entra...

Feeling young or useful… that we still have something to contribute,  that we each have something of value for others, for our communities, for the world around us, is as important as  breathing air. And this goes for young, old and all those in between. This is the subject of my latest ‘A Curious Child Podcast’… during  which I discuss ageism, it's effect on us all, a few different perspectives o...

My grandparents had this old shed in their back garden. It had a tin roof. And when it rained there was no better place to be than inside that shed. The sound of rain beating down on tin is hard to beat. And oh, the smell of the earth, the red dusty clay of our neighborhood, when the rain started to fall after a dry spell. It was as if the dirt was saying 'thank you, thank you, thank you'. I think...

I hate it when I catch myself whining don't you? I filled as many complaints as was possible into the lyrics of this song... in attempt to showcase just how stupid my negative behavior can be at times... with a hope that my soul could one day rise above it all. This podcast explores this subject a little deeper, with, a discussion on the writing process of the song.   I had fun making this song. I...

I watched two dear friends endure a tough season, during which they were treated intolerably by so called friends. They never once retaliated with anger, harsh words or deeds but rather, to everyone's surprise, turned the other cheek. It was a lesson well learned by all who sat by on the sidelines and watched and for me, well it inspired the writing of this song, Good People. The song became a low...

Have you ever had one of those days when you felt a little strange? You’re not sick or ill or dying… but you’re not quite your fun loving self. And, for the life of you, you don’t know why.  It's almost as if you are living in alternate universe and the ‘real world' seems to be running as per usual… without you. Your friends, family and co-workers are all doing what they do and are, perhaps, too b...

Another conversation about songwriting, the journey of a troubadour and, the universal quest for inner peace. In the midst of a heavy tour schedule I had a day off and spent most of it walking in a forest. During those glorious few hours I found a quietness that was new to me, one that inspired a song and a practice of seeking out this quietness, even in my noisy home town of Los Angeles. I also f...

As with all Curious Child podcasts, I break down a song, how and why it was written and to whom... and, the stories of my life and others that help to stir up the writing and production of songs like these. River Child was inspired in part, by this strange hybrid instrument I am playing. Made almost entirely out of steel, this dobro-eque guitar conjures up the delta rhythm and blues roots that lie...

After hearing the troubled journey of another recording artist I wrote a song for them. I soon realized that the song was for me too. It's about letting go of the hurts and the lies we hold onto, that weigh us down... and how much healthier we are when we find the strength to let go. I break down the song, tell a few stories, rant about some beautiful guitars I am playing and go down some glorious...

I was asked to write a song for feature film about addictions. I had a kind of left field view of the subject, and according to the producers, a 'quirky' idea for a song. I break down some of the writing process, play a few different versions of the song and, share some of my life stories on how I evolved into this kind of songwriter.

Each episode includes a story or two on the writing of songs and in this episode I break down some of the process of songwriting and, discuss the notion that we are so much more creative when we let the inner child lead the way.