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Keeping The Inner Musician Alive

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title
Keeping The Inner Musician Alive
description
Tap your foot? Whistle? Hum a tune? I think you count too. Musician isn't a some high-and-mighty state. It's just being human.
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date
2025-10-28
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listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Keeping-The-Inner-Musician-Alive-e3a35t1
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-the-inner-musician-alive/id1567355195?i=1000733832581&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NF1wVRg2lt539Q05FnNix
topicsDiscussed
  • Creativity
  • Philosophy
  • The nature of musicianship
  • Philosophical exploration of music
  • The impact of technology on music creation
  • Historical influences in music
  • Breaking down barriers in music participation
hostNote
"A musician is one who orders sound, and in many ways an artist is one who orders chaos." That definition matters because it doesn't require a degree, an instrument, or a record deal. If you tap your foot, you are structuring sound. You count too. I think about what it means to keep the musician inside you alive when life pushes back, when technology threatens to flatten creative identity, or when the pressure to simplify yourself starts to feel like good advice. D'Angelo gets a moment here as an example of what it looks like when someone refuses to be simple, and why that refusal is the whole point. What you leave with is a clearer sense of why "being a musician" isn't a title to earn but a nature to protect.
selectedMoments
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    Defining what a musician is
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    94
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    I elaborat on the fundamental components that define musicianship, encouraging everyone to embrace their musical identity.
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    The ritual of music making
    startSec
    228
    note
    I discuss how non-musicians can contribute to music and inspires them to think differently.
  • label
    The role of technology in music
    startSec
    275
    note
    This moment reflects on how modern technology has democratized music and invites more people to engage creatively.
  • label
    Reflections on D'Angelo's impact
    startSec
    407
    note
    I share my thoughts on the legacy of D'Angelo and what his artistry represents in the broader music landscape.
  • label
    Creating music in the digital age
    startSec
    540
    note
    I argue for a shift in perspective on success in music, suggesting that exploration and authenticity hold more value.
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    Inviting the audience into the creative process
    startSec
    855
    note
    I emphasize the importance of community and engagement between artists and their audiences.
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    My take is a musician is one who orders sound and in many ways an artist is one who orders chaos.
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    I think it's even richer and deeper than that and I think that that's a bit of a cliché... you have to keep the you inside you alive.
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    269
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    Anyone that taps their foot, you're making music. You are structuring sound.
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    364
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    D'Angelo was one of those artists that really was like that's an artist... moved the whole game forward.
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    454
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    Just saying that to be a musician doesn't mean that you have to be perfect or that you have to be great.
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    498
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    I think any... musician that makes themselves simple is denying their own nature because we are complex and we are diverse.
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faq
  • question
    What does it mean to be a musician?
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    I discuss how being a musician is a universal trait that everyone possesses in some form, emphasizing self-expression and creativity regardless of skill level.
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    How can I keep my inner musician alive?
    answer
    In this episode, I encourage listeners to explore their creativity by engaging with music in any way they can, whether through playing an instrument or just enjoying sound.
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    What is the role of technology in music today?
    answer
    I explore how advancements in technology have made it easier for more people to get involved in music creation, fostering a more inclusive music community.
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