A Big Hug To The Year That Was 2025
Love Music More · hosted by Luke F. Walton · Solo episode
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Host note
Every year I look back on the guest conversations and ask what they had in common. This is that look back: what a year of talking to other musicians actually taught me.
David Baron and Ginger Winn both showed up as apprenticeship stories, learning the business by working next to someone who already knew it. Nolan Lem merged research with art. Sam Fischmann kept crossing the line between technical and non-technical work without treating it as a line at all. Fernando Perdomo talked about blending someone else's sound with your own vision when you're mixing for other artists.
The through-line is osmosis: music cannot be taught, only learned, because you have to actually be part of it. I keep coming back to the left turns and alleyways I didn't know existed, the paths nobody plans for. By the end it's a dance between all of these things, technical and personal, planned and accidental, and that dance is the unifying thing this whole show keeps circling: the love of music.
Selected moments
- I reflect on the year and his favorite guests. 1:10 The year saw fascinating guests like David Baron and Ginger Winn, both pivotal in illustrating the apprenticeship aspect of the music business.
- Apprenticeship in music 2:21 I emphasize how vital mentorship and community are in developing artistry.
- Exploring auditory signals and art 3:53 Nolan Lem's innovative work merges research with artistic expression.
- The crossover of technical and non-technical aspects in music 6:09 Sam Fischmann highlights the intertwining of creativity and technical precision.
- Understanding the different paths in music careers 10:33 I discuss the randomness of career paths and the importance of choice.
- Mixing techniques and artist collaboration 14:21 Fernando Perdomo stresses the significance of blending personal sounds with artistic vision.
- Teaching and sharing within the music community 16:32 I reflect on knowledge sharing as a key theme of his conversations.
- Music as a unifying force 40:35 The episode concludes with a reminder of how music connects us all.
Selected excerpts
It's a little weakening, it's something that I talked with Andrew about, where so much of music is like learning through osmosis.
Music cannot be taught, it can only be learned, because you really have to be part of it.
He does not believe in that at all. And that's really refreshing.
Where are the left turns and alleyways I didn't even know existed?
It's a dance between all of these things. It can be a dance in your own personal life.
FAQ
What is the significance of apprenticeship in music?
I discuss how apprenticeship shapes the careers of musicians, highlighting the importance of mentorship and learning from established artists.
How can you explore different paths in the music industry?
The episode emphasizes that success in music can take many forms, from traditional artist roles to unique contributions like production and sound engineering.
What role does community play in a musician's career?
I reflect on the ways that community and collaboration enhance creativity and support artists in their journeys.
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