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Off the Record with Nick and TreyFinding Potential in All of ItNick is tasked with creating a video on the topic of recycling, but the idea of sustainability reaches much deeper than trash. Creativity is a tool to tap into the unrealized potential in everything, and boldness is the key to inspiring change.
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@trey_tatum 2019-07-301h 11Off the Record with Nick and TreyAmbassadors for the AncientsNick shares his account of the Aspen Food and Wine Classic, where good vibes struck a chord that resonated with a bigger question: Why are the masters of their craft so fearless? 2019-07-0248 minOff the Record with Nick and TreyVirtual WorldsTo kick off season 2 of Off the Record, Nick tries free range VR for the first time on the Oculus Quest, Trey recounts his visit to Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge, and the two offer their usual pontifications about the powerful bond between creation and experience.
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https://www.ilmxlab.com 2019-06-181h 55Off the Record with Nick and TreyThe Frontier of Self DiscoveryIn our final episode of the year we reflect on our progress and share some thoughts about open mindedness. A collaborative spirit knows no bounds, and we all have a role to play toward a brighter future. We also reveal the name of our new project and the inspiration behind it. Here's to new beginnings.
Neil Degrasse Tyson's ‘We Stopped Dreaming (Episode 2) - A New Perspective:
https://youtu.be/BFO2usVjfQc (1:30 to 4:34)
And sign up for updates from us at wediscovered.earth2018-12-211h 23Off the Record with Nick and TreyDongles for Days: The trouble with hardwareApproaching the end of a season, we take some time to appreciate some talented live streamers and gab about gear. Trey has a bone to pick with Apple, about his dongle dilemma. With the constant move toward better tech, are musicians of modest means doomed to port purgatory?
Check out the video we mentioned:
Boiler Room, Crowdsourced with Jarreau Vandal
https://youtu.be/N9wsk6jWnIM2018-12-141h 07Off the Record with Nick and TreyCreating worlds with guest artist Bryan BruntWelcome back! We invited our great friend and super talented producer, musician, and vocalist, Bryan Brunt, to come and hang out. He shares his musical background, his perspective on world building through songs, and we share one of his recent tracks with his band Suckerforlights' last album Hearts Fade.
Check out Suckerforlights:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3RtM2XLtS1JcM6ItQCVTXW?si=ikHTTUixQZWrn4V1KWazpw
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hearts-fade/12905742912018-12-071h 15Off the Record with Nick and TreyLiving an abundant creative life. When does gear, samples, and plugins actually hurt your process?Welcome back! This week we continued some of our conversation about abundance (spurred originally by Thanksgiving), and we talk about that fine line we, as creators, walk when trying to make music. We all know that slippery slope when you want more gear, or new sample packs, or shiny new plugins that might help you make your music. At some point you transition from having the tools you need to basically managing an insane collection of tools, of which you'll never be able to fully utilize. How much is TOO much? At what point does the gear actually HURT your...2018-11-301h 00Off the Record with Nick and TreyDon't get stuck focusing on trying to catch the wave.As the holiday season is cruising toward us, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all of the mayhem of shopping season is here. Nick talks about the mayhem of brand marketing and advertising during that season, and we connect that to the wave of efforts that creatives and musicians put into their own attempts at successful releases. Don't get enamored by the small waves of pop culture hits. Focus on the bigger picture and stick to your focus and passionate expression. Persistence and consistency will always win over the 'flash-in-the-pan' wins.2018-11-231h 12Off the Record with Nick and TreyWould you die for a total stranger?In episode 13 we talk about the realness of Derren Brown's latest Netflix special - Sacrifice, and its impact on us conceptually and emotionally (link below to the trailer). And we touch on a similar heaviness of the Anime show Attack on Titan.
We also chat about Nick's trip to La Paz, Baja California Sur, whale sharks, and last week's podcast, recorded by Trey all by his lonesome. If you haven't heard it, go check it out because it's pretty great.
Sacrifice Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpUpNv9uNSI
Nick's Whale Shark Guide in La Paz (Yosef): http://www...2018-11-161h 08Off the Record with Nick and TreyTrey has an existential crisisNick is living it up in Mexico and Trey is tasked with recording Episode 12 alone. A rambling exploration of chaos, meaning, and influence from the mess that is Trey's brain.2018-11-1047 minOff the Record with Nick and TreyBalding, Beautification, and Building SongsThis week, we hit the alliterative jackpot. We chat about the new fancy future-toupees, the social pressures of staying beautiful, and our processes to put down song ideas, and subsequently transform them into full concepts, and mixed albums.
We're soon going to be sharing our mega preset pack for Sylenth1, and showing the synths that shape our tracks. Stay tuned!2018-11-021h 06Off the Record with Nick and TreyAuthenticity of your B(r)and, Cover songs, and independent music platformsEpisode 10! We've made it this far, and we're stoked to keep going with you. This week we chat about Music platforms like Bandcamp and ReverbNation and their purpose in the independent music scene. We also chat about cover songs and what their value is for independent musicians. Finally, we hit on the bigger concept of being authentic in your music, or your brand, and how EASILY modern culture calls out the bulls%*t.
Thank you for listening! If you have questions, or have specific needs that would help you pursue your goals, send us a voice message on Anchor, or...2018-10-261h 00Off the Record with Nick and TreyFear is a powerful force. What would you do to erase it?Thank you for listening! This episode goes into an interesting exploration of dreams and fear, which are often related.
Watch the Funny or Die parody video that started this entire conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk2L8xU5jNs
All fear boils down to the instinct of self preservation, and that social norms and taboos are constructed on the basis of self preservation, but that in modern times it's mostly unnecessary outside of your core group or community.
The world is so big and so many people are communicating so quickly that we respond to social pressure...2018-10-191h 09Off the Record with Nick and TreyInktober and the power of committing to making daily work.We adamantly support making something. Anything. Writing. Painting. Producing music. Whatever. But we understand the challenge of getting started. It's overwhelming and difficult. Inktober is a daily challenge for artists to join and draw a piece a day, for all of October. Inktober. Great idea, right?
What we love about Inktober is that the concept gives you everything you need to get started. They even provide daily drawing prompts that you can follow for a daily theme. Literally all you have to do is commit to do it, and DO IT.
After 31 days of doing anything everyday, you'll see incredible...2018-10-121h 23Off the Record with Nick and TreySometimes it's just the ride that makes the trip worth all the while.This episode is truly about the road through life. How long does it take for us to realize that the destination, the final product, the next album release, or whatever, is NOT the fulfilling part of our creative lives? The road to get there is where the magic lies and where we grow as individuals. Our journey through life is filled with challenges, and those challenges are what shape us.
We talk about music performance, finding your inspiration within DAWs, what is or is not 'acceptable' at live shows, and we share our track from 2013, The Road, which is literally...2018-10-051h 11Off the Record with Nick and TreyThe worst show we've ever played. It was an actual nightmareS01E06 - The worst show we ever played was on Halloween, 2010. We had a huge production and costumes, and costume changes, but we could never really anticipate the total failure that happened due to our lack of resources for music groups like us in the electronic music scene. Listen and let us know what you think.
We also talk about our last album, GOLD, Justin Boreta and his produced meditation with Ram Dass, the challenge of performing with only two members and super emotional music, and truly being present in every moment.
Thanks for listening.
Justin Boreta's 'Imagine' w...2018-09-291h 23Off the Record with Nick and TreyNick went to the NASA ICESat-2 satellite launchThis last week has been packed with changes, big events, and inspiring moments. Nick and Trey talk about The Beyond – a sci-fi movie on Netflix that totally surprised us by its powerful themes and creative execution. Nick talks about his experience going to Vandenberg Air Force Base to shoot video and photo content around NASA's ICESat-2 satellite launch – using the very last Delta 2 rocket. We also chat about Mel Robbins' book, The 5-Second Rule, and it's impact, as well as Nick's coincidental purchase of the book only hours after the NASA launch. Listen and you'll hear why that's so interesting.
We a...2018-09-211h 57Off the Record with Nick and TreyOne guy changed my view of life and creative productionEpisode 4! We chat about the epic experience that Nick had when meeting a glass replacement guy - Don Calvin. We also chat about paying it forward with positivity, and how to escape the digital advertising hell that is social media networks.2018-09-141h 40Off the Record with Nick and TreyStart producing now, even if it's not as good as you want.Are you a creator? A writer? A musician? Have you struggled with self-doubt? We talk about how to follow YOUR OWN heart to produce work that is objectively you, un learning to see beyond your fear of failure and judgement. We all started somewhere and, whether or not you look back on your first creations with pride and/or embarrassment, that led you to where you are today, and will lead you to where you'll be in 10 years.
We talk briefly about Candice Pool Neistat and her rad company, Billy!, as well as her and her husband Casey's podcast 'Couples...2018-09-071h 18Off the Record with Nick and TreyTrey got assaulted, open source, and a new track preview.In our second episode of Off the Record, Nick and Trey talk about violence and the downtown Portland homeless community, the cannabis industry and some epic industry technology, and we push into the importance of open source tech/creative and the impact that has on the future of humanity. We also share a new track from our next album. For your eyes only. First preview. Ever.2018-08-311h 16Off the Record with Nick and TreyIntroduction to Nick & Trey - Music ProducersThis is our first official episode! Thanks for listening!
We discuss our music backgrounds and licensing, augmented reality, Trey's job doing web dev and support, Nick's NASA content opportunity, vape culture and Juul, Artlist.io's licensing platform, and objective creative concepts standing firm despite subjective personal opinions.
If you'd like to come and join one of our episodes and talk about music production, creativity, tech, or other random cultural moments, reach out to us on Instagram (@nickwichman or @treyhtatum).2018-08-241h 05