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May 22, 2019 · The New York group was ready for a break when the director Mike Mills asked to collaborate. Contributions from Carin Besser, its lead singer’s wife, provided the spark.
May 17, 2019 · Carin Besser is a writer, poet, editor and lyricist who has co-written songs with her husband Matt Berninger for the band The National since 2007. She shares her process, challenges and insights on collaborating with the band, finding the right words and working with other singers.
Apr 28, 2023 · Their songwriting process starts with melodic sketches by the Dessners; Berninger writes the lyrics, with critical input from his wife, Carin Besser, who edited fiction at The New Yorker from...
Apr 28, 2023 · Carin Besser, the wife of singer Matt Berninger, helped him overcome his depression and writer's block with her phrase "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend". The National's ninth album, 'First Two Pages of Frankenstein', includes a song based on this phrase and other collaborations with Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers.
Feb 24, 2022 · The National frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser wrote the lyrics, and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner scored the movie.
Mar 14, 2022 · Adapted from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, the film features music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. BroadwayWorld caught up with...
Dec 23, 2021 · Carin Besser is a lyricist and co-songwriter of Cyrano, a period musical film starring Peter Dinklage. She talks about her collaboration with The National and director Joe Wright, and how they mixed baroque and modern sounds and lyrics.
