It's not rocket science. That's what some people say about country music. But Marc Kuchner, country songwriter and NASA astrophysicist, has a different point of view.
"I'm always surprised at how similar songwriting and astrophysics are," says Kuchner. "To write a good song, or to come up with a good theory, you need to start by learning what other people's problems are, and then give them something to help them through it."
Kuchner's songs certainly seem to do just that; his song, "Fired", sung from the point of
view of a loving wife whose husband has just lost his job, is the perfect anodyne for these
tough economic times. His song, "Curiosity", about a failed romance between a boy and a girl of different races, also resonates in a country that's just elected its first black president. You can hear Kuchner's songs on the albums of rising country stars Taryn Cross, Chelesea Music, Brynn Marie, and many others.
Kuchner's scientific work is a bit farther from everyday life. "I work on understanding images of planetary systems around other stars," said Kuchner. The Hubble space telescope recently snapped what many people say are the first photos of a planetary system around another star. Kuchner spoke at the press conference about this exciting discovery as an expert commentator. Kuchner has a Ph.D. in astronomy from Caltech, and a reputation for scientific creativity as the inventor of "Carbon Planets", hypothetical planets that can have thick layers of diamond.
What's it like competing in these two fields, traditionally considered to be challenging tests of intellect and perserverance? Kuchner says, "Astrophysics is not easy. But I think songwriting is harder." In any case, the odds of success in either field are similar. There are roughly 30 new jobs each year in the United States in the whole field of astronomy (including astrophysics). That's about the same as the number of new hit songs each year.
Kuchner doesn't have a number one yet, but two of his songs received airplay this year, and his song "Start Now" was chosen as the best demo of 2008 by Music Connection Magazine. Kuchner's resume also lists a string of songwriting contest wins that would make any writer jealous. "I don't enter them much anymore, but they helped me get started," Kuchner admits.
But country music? How does such a rustic art form appeal to someone with such a highbrow and high tech bent? "I used to work in Mad Dog recording studios, where [Country legend] Dwight Yoakam was recording. It turns out Dwight was a big fan of film noir and Woody Allen; there really are no boundaries anymore!"
Would like to get your opinion on what songs you might have that suit me...I'd really like to start my project but don't really know where to start can't seem to make up my mind....What do you think?
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Hey, Marc! I am waiting to get a final mix on "Done With Bad Boys", and I can't wait for you to hear it. My producer absolutely loves it, as do I. Thank you so much for allowing me to record your music. You've been a huge part of my career so far. I hope you're doing well.
ITS OUT!!!!!!!!! my debut album "My Life on the Radio" hit stores yesterday! you can get it digitally on iTunes or order the actual cd on CDbaby.com heres the link:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/joseygreenwell I'd really appreciate your support and if you do get a chance to pick it up....you'll have to for sure let me know what you think ok?
can't seem to make up my mind....What do you think?
