This week on Diamond Cast, we take on a big question:

Is most art fundamentally about ego?

We explore what ego actually is, whether anything can truly be selfless, and what really drives the urge to create. Is it expression? Legacy? Recognition? Or something deeper?

We talk about:

– The excitement of creation

– The desire to be remembered

– Whether artists think about their audience while writing

– The difference between designing and songwriting

– Inspiration from “the greats”

– And whether ego is necessary to make meaningful music

Is art about the self — or about something bigger than the self?

Plus, we continue the conversation over on Patreon with a bonus segment on Diamond Black covers.

Never Wanted This by AKO -

https://open.spotify.com/track/7gz4oRncAV8Yo1nNvk4vUu?si=31f53c9cfdad4839

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:03 – This week’s topic: Is most art about ego?

02:12 – What is ego, really?

06:13 – Is anything truly selfless?

09:20 – The excitement of creation

13:18 – What drives us to create?

17:44 – Desire vs skill: which comes first?

21:54 – The desire to be remembered

27:47 – Being part of something bigger without being known

29:30 – Designer vs songwriter: Adam’s perspective

33:19 – Do you think about the audience when writing?

36:28 – Can you write in a genre you don’t like?

40:26 – Building an ideas bank

43:31 – Inspiration from “the greats”

48:11 – Do we need ego to create music?

49:24 – Is all music about the artist?

51:56 – Patreon bonus: Diamond Black covers

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