#41 - James Key (Unlearn)

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems, today we're chatting with James Key. In this episode he shares his musical journey, detailing his early influences from classic rock and his father's love for music, and he speaks on the pivotal moment of discovering ambient music and how it shaped his creative process. We explore the evolution of his project, Unlearn, and the challenges of collaboration in a band setting. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems, today we've got Sean Galloway (Ave Grave) on! In this episode, Sean discusses his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his sound from folk to ambient and drone music. He shares insights into his early days of music, and the dynamics of collaborating with family in his band The Shimmies. Sean reflects on the impact of living in LA on his music, and his recent collaboration with Alex Kozobolis in Impossible Germany. The discussion also touches on the importance of writing and poetry in his work, as well as recommendations for new music and artists that inspire him.We hope you enjoy it.

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems, today we've got Jogging House on! We're exploring the early musical influences that shaped Jogging House's career, and the gear used in the early days. As well as the origin of the name 'Jogging House', and the journey of releasing music, including the establishment of Seil Records. He gives his true and honest on a few movies at the end. We hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems. In this episode, we're chatting with Kyle Rose, a cinematographer and photographer about his experiences in the industry, including working with Usher, the intricacies of commercial cinematography, and the importance of networking. Kyle shares insights into the creative process behind some of the commercials he's done and the balance between technical skills and storytelling. He emphasizes the value of building relationships in the industry and the patience required to see opportunities arise and to explore the importance of building genuine relationships in creative work. We chat about the inspiration behind Kyle's film 'Just Checking In,' and the impact of the pandemic on artistic expression as well as how Kyle rediscovered his passion for photography as a means of storytelling and personal expression. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a follow, and go check out Kyle on his website, and Instagram.

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems. Today we're talking to photographer and Youtuber Kyle McDougall. In this episode, Kyle talks about his two long-term projects: documenting World War II and the Slate City project in Wales where he discusses the challenges of portraying history in a meaningful way and the importance of experimentation and creative exploration. Kyle shares his background in cinematography and television production, which has influenced his storytelling approach. They talk about Kyle's experience in photography before starting his YouTube channel and how he pursued it professionally. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of film school and the importance of self-drive in creative work. They touch on the challenges of creative burnout and the pressure of analytics and metrics on platforms like YouTube. Brady and Kyle discuss various topics related to their creative careers, including income streams, the use of music in videos, the impact of AI on the creative industry, and future plans.

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems, before I get to the summary of this conversation, I'd like to thank Andrew Tasselmyer for joining me in this conversation. Honestly, he came up with a vast majority of the questions and conversation points here, and the episode wouldn't be as good without him. Please go check out his new podcast Sound Method where he also chats with a ton of amazing Ambient artists. In this conversation, Andrew and I are chatting with Taylor Deupree to discuss his approach to music-making, the inspiration behind his music, the 12 principles of his label 12K, and his new mixing space. We discuss the setup of Taylor's studio space and the importance of balancing acoustics, workflow, and vibe, and also delve into the artistic role in mastering and the challenges of live performance. Additionally, we touch on the challenges faced by independent labels and Taylor's personal preference for purchasing and downloading music. Taylor also emphasizes the principles of music, including the idea that everything will change and the importance of striving for timelessness. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Brady, Eli (Ann Annie), and TJ (Six Missing) discuss various aspects of their music-making process and the challenges they face as artists. They explore topics such as the evolution of musical style, the balance between complexity and simplicity in music, and the surprising success of certain songs. They also discuss the importance of finishing songs and moving on, the separation of tracking, recording, and mixing, and the impact of data and statistics on artists. The conversation highlights the freedom that comes from not focusing on numbers and the importance of team support and feedback. They also reflect on the emotional connection they have with their instruments and the influence of music theory. I hope you like this episode, if you did please go check out Ann Annie, and Six Missing's music.

Welcome to another episode of We All Speak in Poems, today I’m sitting down with Shaan Chhadva who creates music as Scayos, Ornithology, and B9. In this episode, Shaan shares his journey as a musician and producer. He discusses how he started playing music and making beats, and his experience at music school. We also chat about his album 'Picture Frames', which was created with a unique approach of recording in one take without any edits or overdubs in order to emphasize the value of embracing imperfections and letting go of the need for perfection. He discusses his philosophy on releasing music and the importance of valuing success beyond streaming numbers. Shaan also shares his excitement for upcoming projects, including piano and ambient albums, and a bunch of collaborative albums. With all that being said, I hope you enjoy the episode..

Welcome back to Season 3 of We All Speak In Poems. Today we're chatting with Andrew Tasselmyer, discussing his recent collaborations, including the album 'Duets' with Chris Bartels as Blurstem. and his experience working with Fluid Audio. Andrew shares his experimental approach in his new album 'Diary' and the influence of the Octatrack in his music production. He delves into the creation of 'Piano Frameworks' and his background in jazz, funk, and post-rock music. We also discuss his introduction to ambient music, the influence of a music history class, his work with Hotel Neon and his solo releases. He also talks about the value of labels, his approach to self-releasing, and his workspace setup.

Welcome back to another episode of We All Speak In Poems. This week Chantal and I are continuing the conversation about the history of Alaskan Tapes, the future of Alaskan Tapes, Lutes Jennings, and this podcast.