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title: "Musical Scenes and New Beginnings (Happy New Year!)"

description: "In this last solo pod before the new year, let’s talk about how music coalesces around “scenes.” There’s a beautiful element of competition and adoration across each major musical movement. What’s the scene now? How’s it growing? And what’s my scene? We’re each other’s influences in unexpected ways. Between competition and influence and adoration. Time and time again. An influence in time and space. Thanks for listening to the pod!"

status: complete

date: 2023-12-19

kind: solo

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listenUrl: "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Musical-Scenes-and-New-Beginnings-Happy-New-Year-e2cgkbg"
appleUrl: "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-scenes-and-new-beginnings-happy-new-year/id1567355195?i=1000639083117&uo=4"
spotifyUrl: "https://open.spotify.com/episode/48P0crjRtja7qtGYv6hJJD"

topicsDiscussed:
  - "Collaboration"
  - "Musical Scenes"
  - "Influence and Competition"
  - "Artistic Community"
  - "Historical Context in Music"
  - "Personal Musical Journey"
  - "Impact of Venues"
  - "Future of Music Scenes"
  - "New Year Reflections"
  - "Music and Identity"

hostNote: |
  In this first episode of the new year, I reflect on the concept of musical scenes and their profound impact on the music we create and enjoy. I dive into how these scenes form not just as geographical locations, but as vibrant communities of artists who influence one another through competition, collaboration, and shared experiences. I discuss my own scene, characterized by connection and creativity, highlighting the importance of context in shaping music history and the growth that comes from these influences.

selectedMoments:
  - label: "Importance of Musical Scenes"
    startSec: 135
    note: "I reflect on how musical scenes are often under-reported and under-appreciated, and I emphasize their significance in shaping music."
  - label: "Connection and Influence"
    startSec: 272
    note: "I discuss how competition among musicians fosters influence and creativity, akin to historical musical relationships."
  - label: "Personal Musical Experience"
    startSec: 504
    note: "I share personal stories about attending music school alongside notable artists and how those experiences shaped his career."
  - label: "Building a Scene"
    startSec: 1174
    note: "I envision a future where musical scenes grow and develop through collaboration and creating deeper connections."
  - label: "Potential for New Collaborations"
    startSec: 1260
    note: "I talk about his aspirations for creating a super scene through collaborative efforts and the power of connections."
  - label: "End-of-Year Reflections"
    startSec: 1354
    note: "I conclude with reflections on the past year and expresses excitement for future projects and connections."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "...musical scenes are super important and I think that they get under-reported, under-appreciated, I don't think their stories get told enough."
    startSec: 142
    reviewed: true
  - text: "...you have this symbiosis between Sun Records and the distribution channels, you know, some pay all some money changing hands and things like that."
    startSec: 236
    reviewed: true
  - text: "...it's this whole level of, you know, everything mixed in between competition and influence and adoration."
    startSec: 276
    reviewed: true
  - text: "...my first tour ever was just going up the coast, I think we did three weeks up the coast of California."
    startSec: 993
    reviewed: true
  - text: "...if you know anything about chemistry, you can put two things together, but there needs to be some sort of catalyst."
    startSec: 1305
    reviewed: true

faq:
  - question: "What are musical scenes in music?"
    answer: "Musical scenes refer to groups and collections of musicians and bands that create a certain sound, often centered around cultural or physical locations which foster collaboration and influence."
  - question: "How do musical scenes influence artists?"
    answer: "Artists are influenced by the competition, collaboration, and interactions within their musical scenes, impacting their creative process and resulting work."
  - question: "What is the significance of physical venues in musical scenes?"
    answer: "Physical venues play a crucial role in building communities and facilitating collaboration among artists, which enhances the vibrancy and influence of musical scenes."

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