Artist Scientist: Recent Episodes
FloVerse
Conversations with various music artists and technology enthusiasts on topics related to artistic experimentation, finding your 'flow state' (creative zone) and the future of music.
In this episode we interview FloVerse Artist Scientist Michael Fraser, a Producer, Gypsy Violinist and DJ who is passionate about helping artists find their own unique sound. In this Podcast, Michael shares his personal experience on the importance of using emotion when playing and creating music. He also provides suggestions on how to tap into your ‘flow state’ (aka 'creative zone') using your imagination and internal imagery. Finally, Michael provides his thoughts on the next generation of music creators and how sampling has evolved the creative process.
In this conversation:
01:40-Putting your emotional self into music production
03:28-Finding your ‘Flow State’ through imagination and internal imagery
06:39-The future of music and sampling, the blurring of the line between DJs & music creators
9:58-Michaels’s lifelong quest to help other artists find their authenticate sound and flow state
More on FloVerse: https://floverse.ca/ IG: @official_floverse, FB: officialfloverse Twitter: @thefloverse YouTube: FloVerse
Connect with Michael Fraser at: FB: mfraserviolin Twitter: @fraserliveshow Website michaelfraserviolin.com IG @micahelfraserviolin
In this episode we interview FloVerse Artist Scientist DJ Denise Fraser, a radio, music, and event production producer from Vancouver, BC. She is also the Radio Host for Canada’s longest running LGBTQ+ show, called QueerFM on CiTR.
In the podcast, Denise provides advice for the next generation of DJs by comparing the analog and digital learning approach. She also talks about getting into the zone, aka the DJ ‘flow state’ and provides her perspective on the future of music with motion.
In this conversation:
01:17 - 1999 How DJ Denise first started rocking the crowds
03:35 - Leaning new gear: tinkering and making it work
05:43 - The next generation of music will be digital and easier to learn online
07:31 - Tips for becoming a DJ: listen
08:14 - The DJ flow state = being in the zone
08:55 - How DJs are like painters
11:10 - Using motion for music creation on a dance floor
More on FloVerse: https://floverse.ca/ IG: @official_floverse, FB: https://www.facebook.com/officialfloverse
Connect with DJ Denise Fraser:
URP: Urban Renewal Project on Co-op Radio / Queer FM on the CiTR (UBC Radio) / FB: DJ Denise & Denzin 8 Productions
IG: @djdenise35
In this first episode we interview Artist Scientist Andrew Bowers, a.k.a. DJ Dain from Vancouver, Canada. We talk about finding your creative voice, tips for entering the 'flow state' and his cautious optimism about the emergence of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
In this conversation:
01:21 - DJ Dain's personal story about finding his creative voice
02:56 - Addressing your imposter syndrome
03:38 - Making things silly and using a stage persona to overcome inner judgement
04:50 - Trust that you have great taste
06:56 - Getting and staying in the zone (flow state)
13:07 - The future of music tech and Andrew’s thoughts on NFTs
15:30 - The need for accessible technology
More on DJ Dain - https://djdain.com/ & IG: @djdain
More on FloVerse - https://floverse.ca/ & IG: @official_floverse