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182 SHORUNNA (Producer / Sync Alliance)


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SHORUNNA is an Eritrean producer from Seattle now based in Portland who draws heavily on the natural environment around him to shape his sound. He uses textures, space, and organic elements from nature as inspiration while composing and scoring across multiple styles.

Summary

In this conversation, Aaron and Miguel Antonio explore the intersection of music, culture, and identity. They discuss the challenges of navigating cultural heritage and language barriers, as well as the powerful role music plays in shaping and influencing young people. Aaron also shares about taking his first steps into the sync licensing world and the community supporting that journey through the Sync Alliance. Together, the conversation highlights the importance of self-expression through music and the value of cultural appreciation and understanding in today’s society.

Connect with SHORUNNA 

https://www.instagram.com/sho_runna/

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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.

Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.

To be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠[email protected]

To check out Miguel's band Run With It

⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:42 Day Job and Music Aspirations

05:20 Live Music and Performance

08:13 Teaching Music to Youth

11:04 Cultural Influences in Music

13:56 Navigating Identity and Culture

16:51 Language and Communication Challenges

19:34 Understanding Cultural Nuances

22:25 The Impact of Cultural Identity on Music

25:18 Conversations on Social Issues

28:05 The Role of Music in Self-Expression

33:53 Nature as Inspiration in Music Creation

36:27 The Impact of Sound and Environment on Music

39:41 The Importance of Learning Production Basics

42:37 Mixing Techniques and Vocal Production

46:38 The Journey Back to Music Production

51:20 Sync Licensing and the Path to Music Placement

57:03 Building a Workflow for Sync Success

01:01:46 Navigating the Sync World and Metadata

01:06:21 Investing in Your Music Career

01:09:40 Defining a Great Life and Creating Meaningful Art

01:12:52 Closing Bumper .mp4


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