James Blunt Gives Us A BTS Look At His American Idol Duet With Iam Tongi On "Monsters" #americanidol

We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the incredibly talented James Blunt, right here at American Songwriter Studios. In this captivating conversation, James opens up about the inspiration behind his moving song "Monsters" and the personal story that influenced its creation. Additionally, he shares his experience performing a memorable duet with the talented Iam Tongi on American Idol. Join us as we dive deep into James Blunt's creative process, musical influences, and the emotional connections that make his music so powerful. Don't miss this intimate discussion with one of the industry's most acclaimed artists. Subscribe to our channel for more captivating interviews and behind-the-scenes content from American Songwriter Studios.    • James Blunt Gives Us A BTS Look At His Ame...   0:00 - 1:39 On “Monsters” Inspiration 1:40 - 2:42 What About Your Dad Makes Him Your Hero 2:43 - 3:28 How Did You Translate Your Fathers Influence To The Song? 3:29 - 4:12 Why Do You Think That Song Fell Out So Quickly? 4:13 - 5:27 Is Music Your Preferred Way To Express Emotion? 5:28 - 6:58 On Writing “Monsters” 6:59 - 8:25 What Were The Most Vulnerable Lyrics To Write In The Song? 8:26 - 9:10 On The Lyric “Let There Be No Darkness In Your Heart” 9:11 - 10:39 Did You KNow That Iam Tongi Was Going To Audition With “Monsters”? 10:40 - 11:51 How Did The Opportunity To Perform That Song With Him Come About? 11:52 - 13:23 How Did You Guys Approach The Song Together? 13:24 - 14:11 What Does “Monsters” Mean To You Now In 2023? 14:12 - 14:58 Any Final Thoughts For Us On “Monsters”? Subscribe to our channel for more great videos like this: https://bit.ly/3IAaMHM Enter the American Songwriter Lyric Contest: https://bit.ly/3tEOYWn Enter the American Songwriter Song Contest: https://bit.ly/3A7qvtU Follow ▶ Website: https://www.americansongwriter.com ▶ Facebook:   / americansongwritermagazine   ▶ Twitter:   / amersongwriter   ▶ Instagram:   / americansongwriter   ▶ Twitch:   / americansongwriter   #americanidol #jamesblunt #iamtongi