Show Notes
When machines can generate songs and play every note perfectly, what's the point of making music anymore?
Well, there's a heck of a lot more to music than playing perfect notes.
Without intention, perfect notes are meaningless.
In the modern world, we're overstimulated and overwhelmed by an endless onslaught of mediocre music.
It's noisier than ever out there, but we're starving for authenticity, truth, and meaning... the sound of fellow humans who can't help but be delightfully imperfect.
Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of music, recorded live in Texas Hill Country in the shade of the most massive oak tree in the county. My lovely wife, partner, and producer of this show, Alyson Rose, and I talk turkey about the making of my new album, Headline.
In Part 1, we covered the dangers of record deals, how discipline relates to mastery, and how to improvise like a pro. Today, we go deep into why and how we can keep humanity at the center of art.
In this episode, we explore: How human babies are born with perfect pitch (and ways to retain this skill into adulthood) Strategies to rewire your brain for focus and relaxation with targeted music The hidden risks of listening to AI-generated music The truth about the alcohol industrial complex that fuels the music industry And much more... Special Bonus: We’ve woven more exclusive tracks from my new album Headline throughout the conversation.
Support Real Music: We're building better systems in parallel. Help support real music made by humans when you grab the full Headline album (WAV files, forever yours): https://abeljames.com/headline
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