Touring in Peter Gabriel's Band & Landing Apple Commercials with Joshoo
Love Music More · hosted by Luke F. Walton
Guest: Joshoo
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Host note
Joshoo just got off the road playing trumpet in Peter Gabriel's band, his OG lineup of instrumentalists he calls legends in their own right. We talk about his start on trumpet in school, the mentorship of his godfather that pointed him toward jazz, and how a trumpet and a flugelhorn actually differ mechanically, not just in tone.
We get into what it felt like performing at Madison Square Garden with musicians who, despite their age, stayed as excited about music as anyone starting out. Joshoo also tells the story of how one of his own songs ended up in an Apple commercial after a sync company picked it up, and how he thinks about music as a craft that gives back as much as he puts in.
Selected moments
- Joshoo discusses how he began in music 1:30 Reflecting on his early inspirations and connection to music, Joshoo shares how he started playing trumpet in school.
- Mentorship influence on Joshoo 5:41 The role of his godfather’s mentorship in shaping his musical journey and love for jazz.
- The distinct sound of instruments 10:12 Joshoo explains the mechanics of producing sound with a trumpet and how it differs from other instruments.
- Joshoo's transition into new genres 26:42 He reflects on his journey from jazz into broader genres, influenced by contemporary artists.
- Details of the Apple commercial 60:02 Joshoo shares the story behind his song being featured in an Apple commercial.
- Performing at historic venues 53:10 Describing his experience performing at Madison Square Garden and the surreal aspect of it for him.
Selected excerpts
I was set to a jazz position. And then I'm starting to like come to my last couple years of high school and I would say that love of jazz just got me more primed for being presented...
Peter and his band who are like his OG band. They're, as instrumentalists, they're legends themselves...
It's interesting when you meet older musicians; they can be so jaded, but seeing these legends who are so youthful and excited about music was amazing.
I had always viewed making music as a craft... and I think it creates a lifestyle for me that I find constantly gives me as much as I put in.
I think music is emotionally and spiritually healing, and I think it's doing a service to the world.
FAQ
What was it like touring with Peter Gabriel?
Joshoo shares that touring with Peter Gabriel was a dream come true, highlighting the scale of the production and the thrill of performing at iconic venues.
How did Joshoo get featured in an Apple commercial?
Joshoo discusses how his song was picked by a sync company and unexpectedly featured in an Apple commercial, which boosted his visibility as an artist.
What are the differences between the trumpet and flugelhorn?
Joshoo explains that while both instruments have similar mechanics, the flugelhorn produces a mellower sound compared to the trumpet's more aggressive tone.
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