Ep. 108: Matt Thiessen discusses Relient K's "Be My Escape"

Relient K vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Matt Thiessen sits in to discuss the writing, recording, and release of the hit 2004 single "Be My Escape". Despite the song's unorthodox arrangement, it was a major factor in the band's crossover to the mainstream.
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[@NicholasSidoran]

Thanks for this interview! Both to Chris and Matt. Such a treat to hear thoughts and motivations behind a song that colored a lot of my youth.

[@joeymcilvain]

matt thiessen fan for 23 years. this interview is amazing

[@Schwabtastic]

As someone who's first musical inspiration was Relient K, I always love hearing Matt be himself. Matt if you're reading this, thank you for all the hard times your's and the band's music got me through. Also thank you for inspiring me to learn so many musical instruments.

[@cassiadawnsingersongwriter]

This is a really cool interview :-) I am in the recording process right now and it’s inspiring to me :)

[@YMERECORDZ]

I THINK I AM THE BIGGEST RELIENT K FAN... I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE WHEN I SAY THAT ❤

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Love Matty.

[@neb999]

Such an underrated album! Prog-Pop Punk ❤

[@247Deluxe247]

If you liked the Coda, you should check out Which to Bury Us or the Hatchet on the same album. It has another one, and I feel like it makes a second song.