Lewis Pesacov is a composer, musician and producer based in LA, California. As a composer, he is inspired by the transcendent potential in sounds, heard. His works have been featured in halls, festivals and museums in the US and Europe. An accomplished songwriter and guitar player, he has co-written and produced 7 of his band's studio albums, touring extensively throughout the US, UK and Europe. As a producer, he has made numerous albums ranging in style from 60's pop to experimental opera.

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Composer, producer, and guitarist Lewis Pesacov discusses how the composer is a producer and how he funded and put on a performance of his opera.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Composer as producer
• Crafting the sound world
• The history of recording
• Songwriting vs composing
• Separating the areas of yourself
• The Edge of Forever
• Elizabeth Cline
• Funding the opera on Kickstarter
• The Industry (opera company)
• The Philosophical Research Society
• Kickstarter
• Christopher Rountree
• Paying musicians fairly
• Just doing it—don't wait for funding
• Acts of impertenance
• Letting go of expectations
• Diversifying income
• Passive income
• PROs
• Get a manager
• Build a team

Website:

• www.lewispesacov.com

Recommended Listening:

• Richard Wagner, "Prelude," Tristan und Isolde

Recommended Reading:

• Ram Dass, Be Here Now

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