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Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessReinvention: Crisis, Boredom, or Vision?Reinvention is everywhere in popular culture. Reinvention can be driven by crisis, need for change, deliberate intention, or sudden inspiration. It is easier said than done! In this episode, we consider and discuss what it takes to transform and transcend yourself.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/2023-04-3054 min
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTHX Talk with Jason Fiber and Kasson Crooker!A few weeks back we had the great pleasure of talking with the dynamic duo of THX: CEO Jason Fiber and Director of Product Development Kasson Crooker. Jason Fiber has worn many hats, done many things in the alternative and underground music scene, and now heads up one of the biggest names in audio visual technology.The insanely dynamic and prolific Kasson Crooker is an electronic music artist, video game music composer, video game developer, sound designer, and music producer, with many games and music releases to his credit.In this episode, we t...2023-04-181h 30
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTaking Risks. Making Changes. Living Without Regret.Taking risks. Making changes. Living without regret. Easier said than done! This episode, we ruminate and wonder what could be and what might have been. Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album Paisley Madrigals is out n...2023-03-191h 17
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGratitude Report: What Works and What's Good?This episode we talk about what's good and recent wins in our respective worlds. Keeping a positive thread in our thinking makes all the difference. Frankie Laine, who sang "What Kind of Fool Am I".Sammy Davis Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcHyCdvBnIUSam Lipsyte "No One Left To Come Looking For You".20 Feet from Stardom.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look...2023-03-121h 31
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessSpecial Guest: Producer/Engineer/Songwriter Jason LowerieThis week, we speak to producer/engineer Jason Lowerie about how he works and develops his craft. It all boils down to fundamentals and intuition.Find out more about Jason's work at: www.jasonlowerie.comMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:ht...2023-02-261h 52
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessSpecial Guest: Grammy Award-Nominated Producer/Engineer Paul FigThis week, we speak to Grammy Award-nominated producer/engineer Paul Fig about how he works and develops his craft. We also discuss the rich history behind his studio, www.davesroom.net, in Southern California. While working at world-famous Sound City Studios, Fig had the opportunity to practice every aspect of his trade, working with such luminaries as Joe Barresi, Matt Hyde, Don Smith, Matt Wallace, David Bianco, George Drakoulias and Greg Fidelman. During that time he worked on albums by Ry Cooder, Robert Cray, and the legendary Johnny Cash.Fig has since put his stamp on...2023-02-122h 05
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessLocal News: What's Hot, What's Not, What Kinda Problems You Got!Anu, Dee, and Michael discuss latest projects, challenges, and creative discoveries. Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album Paisley Madrigals is out now!Penal Colony “Blue 9” video:https://youtu.be/Fes9E3ea8FY2023-02-051h 27
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGetting UnstuckWe all get stuck eventually -- stuck in our jobs, creative projects, or lives. We may face obstacles of finance, emotion, time, or personality. Sometimes we do not even know the cause. Getting unstuck starts with actually knowing when you're stuck and then telling the truth about it. Often, we don't know what the next step could or should be. Even if we do know the next step, our willingness to take action may have just evaporated. We discuss our experiences being of being stuck -- its many flavors and textures, and how we moved beyo...2023-01-291h 41
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Tyranny of Catastrophic ThinkingMost of the biggest blocks that creators have start and end in their thinking. This episode explores where our own worst thinking stops us before we even start and some ways to begin to unlearn the nasty habit of catastrophic thinking."The call is coming from inside the house...."--References from this episode:Therapy in a Nutshell video - Catastrophizing: How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and AnxiousMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs.The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma:...2023-01-231h 39
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRobots versus Art: The Threat of Artificial Intelligence to CreativityIs artificial intelligence a real threat to human creativity? Or are we just expanding our creative toolbox? We discuss the myths and realities of technology and creative practices in the world of art and music, and talk about implications and effects of previous and future technologies.--Stable Diffusion, an AI-based image generation. Try it yourself!ChatGPT, from OpenAI.GPT3, which produces human-like text. Given an initial text as prompt, it will produce text that continues the prompt.Lensa, the AI-based portrait app.Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal cartoon about AI creativity and...2023-01-161h 57
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThere Ain't No Cure For The Holiday BluesHolidays can be a real source of anxiety and loneliness for so many people. In this final episode for 2022, we discuss some personal practices to cure the holiday blues.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album...2022-12-191h 46
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessFear and Loathing in Portland; or Pema to the Rescue!Fear can be a crippling effect of past trauma or experience. How do we interrupt the experience of fear and redirect that energy? How do we discern between what is a helpful fear response and past neurological triggers like PTSD and related disorders?How does psychological conditioning come into play? Don't be afraid to join us this episode as we address some of our personal experiences.--Pema ChödrönThe Pema Chödrön FoundationWhen Things Fall ApartLearned HelplessnessOperant (or instrumental) conditioningMichael Hate...2022-12-111h 36