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Leaving an Impression Next to Legends with Fernando Perdomo (Jackson Browne, Beck, Fiona Apple)

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title
Leaving an Impression Next to Legends with Fernando Perdomo (Jackson Browne, Beck, Fiona Apple)
description
From Abbey Road to Laurel Canyon, Fernando’s played with musical legends, the list of which could take up this entire pod description. We dug into what it’s like to be a session musician, tips for surviving on the road, and ways to break into new musical scenes.
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date
2025-04-01
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guest
guestSlugs
  • fernando-perdomo
listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Leaving-an-Impression-Next-to-Legends-with-Fernando-Perdomo-Jackson-Browne--Beck--Fiona-Apple-e30tqan
lmwUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Utb-ko9H0
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-an-impression-next-to-legends-with/id1567355195?i=1000701694820&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Fxb72e1gmcptvSATTihMU
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGzObEU7KgU
topicsDiscussed
  • Guitar
  • Los Angeles
  • The music business
  • Music production
  • Touring
  • Scoring for picture
  • Songwriting
  • Creativity
  • DAWs
  • Singing and vocals
  • Miami
hostNote
Fernando Perdomo has played guitar for Jackson Browne, Beck, and Fiona Apple, and this conversation traces how he got there: his mother's early influence, then the adaptability session work demands, then the record with a major Latin artist that changed how people saw him. We get into why he moved to Los Angeles to keep advancing, and his own definition of success: not the car or the mansion, but making music for a living. He still takes projects for little or no money because of how they make him feel, and talks about a song that found new life years later when it landed in a film, a reminder that a song is only as old as its newest pair of ears. Fernando closes on why he keeps at it: music is one of the few places where creativity and uniqueness both actually get rewarded.
selectedMoments
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    Fernando talks about his introduction to music
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    264
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    Fernando recounts how his mother influenced his love for music from a young age.
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    The importance of adaptability in music
    startSec
    91
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    Fernando discusses the need to be flexible and responsive in the music industry.
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    His experience playing on major records
    startSec
    340
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    Fernando shares the story of how he got involved with a major Latin artist, leading to significant recognition.
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    Moving to Los Angeles for career advancement
    startSec
    429
    note
    Fernando explains why he felt the need to relocate to L.A. to progress in his music career.
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    Creativity and connection with fans
    startSec
    915
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    He emphasizes the importance of forging real connections with fans over superficial success.
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    Insights on the music industry and innovation
    startSec
    1864
    note
    Fernando discusses how innovation has shaped music history.
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    The impact of songwriting and recording
    startSec
    2384
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    He shares his insights into the collaborative process that led to a memorable soundtrack.
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    Creating music that resonates
    startSec
    1220
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    Fernando articulates the necessity of balancing personal satisfaction and financial success in music.
excerptQuotes
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    "My idea of success isn't driving around in a nice car and living in a mansion; my idea of success is doing music for a living."
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    434
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    "A song is only as old as its newest pair of ears. Just because nobody likes it now, you never know; it might get picked up in a movie years later."
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    "When it comes down to it, you gotta still make money to survive but I do a lot of projects for little or no money just because I know it's going to make me feel better as a human being."
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    1227
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    "Music gives me the chills. It has made me cry and scream, and it's that ability to feel something that makes it worth it."
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    3144
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    "The beautiful thing about music is it's one of the few places where creativity is rewarded and uniqueness is rewarded."
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    1777
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faq
  • question
    What is Fernando Perdomo known for?
    answer
    Fernando Perdomo is known for being a session musician and producer, having collaborated with renowned artists like Jackson Browne, Beck, and Fiona Apple.
  • question
    How can someone break into session work in the music industry?
    answer
    Fernando emphasizes the importance of showing up at jam sessions and always doing your best work, even if it's just a demo, as you never know where that might lead.
  • question
    What advice does Fernando Perdomo have for aspiring musicians?
    answer
    Fernando advises aspiring musicians to focus on creativity and connection over financial success and to maintain authentic relationships with fans.
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