Marlon Chaplin is an indie musician in Toronto. The depth of his songwriting and the intoxicating rhythmic melodies he creates are truly a reflection of his rich and contagious character. With the release of his most recent album, The Circle, Marlon is more sure than ever that he’s exactly where he needs to be.
Stitcher iTunes Google PlayHow do you turn a passion into a career?
Is the journey more about reaching for every opportunity, or letting go of expectations?
How much work really goes into putting an album together?
- His Story -
Marlon grew up listening to the classics and started playing instruments when he was a kid. He remembers the first time he played in front of people; something sparked within him, making him relentlessly pursue any opportunity to make music for people since.
- His Work -
We start our conversation talking about what Marlon is listening to now, then we dip into what he’s currently doing, take a journey together through discussing the transcendent power of music, and then explore what it really takes to create music as a career. Marlon is vulnerable, honest, thoughtful, and as you might expect from a pro songwriter he’s got a beautifully poetic way of seeing the way things work in this world.
- Why You’ll Care -
If you’re hoping to get discovered, or you’re wondering if this craft will ever pay you back, or you have a deep passionate love for creating music and you have always been curious about the power of music in our world…my friend, you’re going to love this conversation.