Songwriter Spotlight: Daniel Tashian of The Silver Seas

Nashville is known for nurturing classic songwriters -- the kind of songwriter who will last through the ages. I recently came upon a great band from Nashville called The Silver Seas. The band's music speaks to the lonely and romantic -- the every man and woman. Their universal songs are what I call instantly "gettable," making your leg shake along with each chord, each sweet note.

For their debut album, High Society, lead singer Daniel Tashian drew upon old sitcoms like The Odd Couple, Green Acres and Laverne & Shirley for inspiration. The album is out now on Cheap Lullaby Records.

Favorite place to write music: In my car. No instruments, no crutches, just raw ideas.

Latest inspiration: I just spent 3 days watching Michael Brauer mix. It's a totally fluid and inspired process for him. You can see his love of the work in every move; and most of all, he doesn't overthink anything, which is something I've sometimes guilty of.

What's the most personal song on your latest album?
"Imaginary Girl." I'm convinced Daniel wrote it about me.

If you could duet with anyone, who would it be and why?
Chrissie Hynde. I think we'd sound great together.

If you could fall asleep to any song, what would it be?
I guess it would have to be John Cage's "4'33". I can't fall asleep with music on.

** Visit the band's official website.

** Listen to songs on MySpace.

** Check out The Silver Seas in the recording studio for "Country Life" on YouTube below...