Ep. 232: Matt Scannell discusses Vertical Horizon's "Everything You Want"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 77 minutes

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In this episode, Vertical Horizon vocalist and guitarist Matt Scannell discusses the writing and recording of their chart-topping hit "Everything You Want," which reached #1 on the US Hot 100 in July 2000. Matt shares the personal experiences and emotions that inspired the song’s introspective lyrics, focusing on themes of unrequited love and self-reflection. The conversation dives into the song’s musical elements, including its catchy chorus, memorable guitar parts, vocal harmonies, and the subtle pronoun shift that adds depth to the lyrics, while also highlighting the production process and Matt’s guitar setup. This episode offers a detailed look into the creative process behind an iconic track that still resonates with listeners today. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:41.4	Hey everyone. Today's guest is Matt Scannell,
0:45.2	guitarist and lead vocalists for the Washington, D.C. alternative rock band,
0:46.3	Vertical Horizon.
0:51.2	Together, we pull back the covers and take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the smash hit single,
0:55.3	everything you want, taken from their 1999 album of the same name. into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the smash hit single, Everything You Want,
0:58.1	taken from their 1999 album of the same name.
1:00.2	This song's an interesting one.
1:02.8	Having slugged it out for the better part of a decade,
1:06.6	Vertical Horizon got signed to RCA Records and wrote everything you want.
1:10.1	But it wasn't a runaway smash in anyone's mind just yet. At first, everyone from the label and the band felt like it was just another song on the record.
1:15.3	It wasn't until a DJ in Alabama started spinning everything you want
1:18.7	instead of their official single We Are that the track started to catch on.
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