Matthew Wayne Selznick Creates

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  • Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 010: Emma Wallace

    In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with the songwriter, composer, and independent music entrepreneur Emma Wallace.

    Emma Wallace has a dozen albums, EPs, and singles to her credit, including her latest, Immortal (available August 31, 2018).

    With over a decade of hard-fought experience building a career that supports a family of four through her music, Emma’s got a lot to share about how to be a committed, steadfast, positivity-focused independent creator in the face of professional, personal, and financial challenges.

    No matter your creative endeavor, you’ll find a lot of inspiration in her story.

    Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

    Here are some of the things I talk about with Emma Wallace in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It’s a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

    • Find out more about Emma Wallace at her website, and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Listen to Emma Wallace on Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, Amazon Prime Music, or anywhere music is streamed.
    • Buy Emma Wallace music on iTunes, Amazon.com, YouTubeMusic, or anywhere else you can purchase music downloads.
    • There’s a piece of new music in this episode, heard right at the beginning and end of the interview. This “bumper” music is a little tune called “Gwinton.”  It’s built around a bassline I cooked up while playing with my new Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD audio interface. The drums, percussion, and guitar are samples and loops found in Mixcraft 8 Pro Studio; the bass guitar is played by your host.
    • Emma mentions the song “Nature Boy,” which includes the lyric, “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn | Is just to love and be loved in return.” Nat “King” Cole made the song famous first, but this Kurt Elling rendition is definitive to me.
    • Emma and I met when we both worked at Borders Books and Music in Pasadena, California, ten thousand million years ago.
    • James Raymond is a Los Angeles-based producer, performer, and songwriter.
    • CDBaby is perhaps the oldest online distributor of digital and tangible music.
    • “Hey kids, let’s put on a show!” is all about the DIY, can-do, up-against-it attitude exemplified by Mickey Rooney’s gumption in Babes In Arms. If you have a basement, a closet, a spare room, a garage… you can and should make your thing.
    • Emma Wallace talks about the importance of gratitude. I wrote about how gratitude can make you a better creator and a better person.
    • The Cult of Done has a manifesto you just might want to print out and put where ever you do your creative work… and maybe where you do everything but create, too!
    • Michael Rosenbaum‘s podcast is Inside of You. Listen!
    • Get a taste of Immortal, the album from Emma Wallace released on August 31, 2018 in this video for her song “Done.”
      • What Did You Think About This Episode?

      What are your thoughts?  Let’s hear from you in the comments!

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      This content is by Matthew Wayne Selznick and came from his website.
      1 hr 19 min
    • 009: The Artist’s Responsibility

      After listening to this episode, you know I have strong opinions regarding the artist's responsibility. Do you agree? Do you have a different view? Speak up about it, or... you know what? I'm just going to assume you're with me 100%!  Let's hear from you in the comments!

      It's a bit different from, but kin to, James Baldwin's interpretation. With all due respect, his version might even be a subset of mine. Listen and see what you think.

      Before I get into the main topic, I give you a quick run down of what's been happening in my life creatively and professionally, and how to find out more.

      Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

      Here are some of the things I talk about in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It's a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

      • Hazy Days and Cloudy Nights is my ongoing serial fiction project set in my Sovereign Era storyworld and featuring characters from my novels Brave Men Run and Pilgrimage. Read the first three installments for free, then become a patron to catch up with the rest and read new installments every two weeks!
      • My Now page for August, 2018, inspired by Derek Sivers.
      • My July, 2018 transparency report.
      • Filmmaker James Gunn was fired from Disney after alt-right media personality and conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich (the same man who helped bring widespread attention to the "pizzagate" fake conspiracy that nearly got people killed) brought attention to several deleted tweets Gunn had posted in 2009 and long since apologized for.
      • Possibly attempting to ride the Gunn / Disney news cycle, the conservative website Town Hall writer Chris Reeves republished a tweet comedian and actress Sarah Silverman had posted in 2009 and subsequently addressed in 2017.
      • I can't find the email from a concerned reader of Brave Men Run that I mention in the episode, but it did inspire this ten year old post that features a less developed idea of the artist's responsibility, specifically for writers of fiction.
      • I mentioned my songwriting. You can listen to or purchase many of my songs on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, and most other streaming or digital download marketplaces.
      • Richard Pryor was an American comedian, writer, filmmaker, and actor. He co-wrote Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks and others, and was an unflinching critic of race relations and other social issues.http://youtu.be/hzl7G9XhLxc (NSFW)
      • Orson Scott Card is a science fiction writer and editor with a long history of opposition to civil rights for anyone not identifying as heterosexual.
        • Share Your Thoughts on the Artist's Responsibility

        After listening to this episode, you know I have strong opinions regarding the artist's responsibility. Do you agree? Do you have a different view? Speak up about it, or... you know what? I'm just going to assume you're with me 100%!  Let's hear from you in the comments!

        I think about the artist's responsibility a lot, and it's on my mind every time a comedian or filmmaker comes under fire for the work they create. So in this episode, I lay it all out and define the artist's responsibility.

        It's a bit different from, but kin to, James Baldwin's interpretation. With all due respect, his version might even be a subset of mine. Listen and see what you think.

        Before I get into the main topic, I give you a quick run down of what's been happening in my life creatively and professionally, and how to find out more.

        Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

        Here are some of the things I talk about in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It's a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

        • Hazy Days and Cloudy Nights is my ongoing serial fiction project set in my Sovereign Era storyworld and featuring characters from my novels Brave Men Run and Pilgrimage. Read the first three installments for free, then become a patron to catch up with the rest and read new installments every two weeks!
        • My Now page for August, 2018, inspired by Derek Sivers.
        • My July, 2018 transparency report.
        • Filmmaker James Gunn was fired from Disney after alt-right media personality and conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich (the same man who helped bring widespread attention to the "pizzagate" fake conspiracy that nearly got people killed) brought attention to several deleted tweets Gunn had posted in 2009 and long since apologized for.
        • Possibly attempting to ride the Gunn / Disney news cycle, the conservative website Town Hall writer Chris Reeves republished a tweet comedian and actress Sarah Silverman had posted in 2009 and subsequently addressed in 2017.
        • I can't find the email from a concerned reader of Brave Men Run that I mention in the episode, but it did inspire this ten year old post that features a less developed idea of the artist's responsibility, specifically for writers of fiction.
        • I mentioned my songwriting. You can listen to or purchase many of my songs on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, and most other streaming or digital download marketplaces.
        • Richard Pryor was an American comedian, writer, filmmaker, and actor. He co-wrote Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks and others, and was an unflinching critic of race relations and other social issues.http://youtu.be/hzl7G9XhLxc (NSFW)
        • Orson Scott Card is a science fiction writer and editor with a long history of opposition to civil rights for anyone not identifying as heterosexual.
          • Share Your Thoughts on the Artist's Responsibility

          After listening to this episode, you know I have strong opinions regarding the artist's responsibility. Do you agree? Do you have a different view? Speak up about it, or... you know what? I'm just going to assume you're with me 100%!  Let's hear from you in the comments!

          Do you have any kind of responsibility for what you create? Do you have a certain, specific, responsibility as a creator?

          I think about the artist's responsibility a lot, and it's on my mind every time a comedian or filmmaker comes under fire for the work they create. So in this episode, I lay it all out and define the artist's responsibility.

          It's a bit different from, but kin to, James Baldwin's interpretation. With all due respect, his version might even be a subset of mine. Listen and see what you think.

          Before I get into the main topic, I give you a quick run down of what's been happening in my life creatively and professionally, and how to find out more.

          Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

          Here are some of the things I talk about in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It's a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

          • Hazy Days and Cloudy Nights is my ongoing serial fiction project set in my Sovereign Era storyworld and featuring characters from my novels Brave Men Run and Pilgrimage. Read the first three installments for free, then become a patron to catch up with the rest and read new installments every two weeks!
          • My Now page for August, 2018, inspired by Derek Sivers.
          • My July, 2018 transparency report.
          • Filmmaker James Gunn was fired from Disney after alt-right media personality and conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich (the same man who helped bring widespread attention to the "pizzagate" fake conspiracy that nearly got people killed) brought attention to several deleted tweets Gunn had posted in 2009 and long since apologized for.
          • Possibly attempting to ride the Gunn / Disney news cycle, the conservative website Town Hall writer Chris Reeves republished a tweet comedian and actress Sarah Silverman had posted in 2009 and subsequently addressed in 2017.
          • I can't find the email from a concerned reader of Brave Men Run that I mention in the episode, but it did inspire this ten year old post that features a less developed idea of the artist's responsibility, specifically for writers of fiction.
          • I mentioned my songwriting. You can listen to or purchase many of my songs on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, and most other streaming or digital download marketplaces.
          • Richard Pryor was an American comedian, writer, filmmaker, and actor. He co-wrote Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks and others, and was an unflinching critic of race relations and other social issues.http://youtu.be/hzl7G9XhLxc (NSFW)
          • Orson Scott Card is a science fiction writer and editor with a long history of opposition to civil rights for anyone not identifying as heterosexual.
            • Share Your Thoughts on the Artist's Responsibility

            After listening to this episode, you know I have strong opinions regarding the artist's responsibility. Do you agree? Do you have a different view? Speak up about it, or... you know what? I'm just going to assume you're with me 100%!  Let's hear from you in the comments!

            Do you have any kind of responsibility for what you create? Do you have a certain, specific, responsibility as a creator?

            I think about the artist's responsibility a lot, and it's on my mind every time a comedian or filmmaker comes under fire for the work they create. So in this episode, I lay it all out and define the artist's responsibility.

            It's a bit different from, but kin to, James Baldwin's interpretation. With all due respect, his version might even be a subset of mine. Listen and see what you think.

            Before I get into the main topic, I give you a quick run down of what's been happening in my life creatively and professionally, and how to find out more.

            Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

            Here are some of the things I talk about in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It's a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

            • Hazy Days and Cloudy Nights is my ongoing serial fiction project set in my Sovereign Era storyworld and featuring characters from my novels Brave Men Run and Pilgrimage. Read the first three installments for free, then become a patron to catch up with the rest and read new installments every two weeks!
            • My Now page for August, 2018, inspired by Derek Sivers.
            • My July, 2018 transparency report.
            • Filmmaker James Gunn was fired from Disney after alt-right media personality and conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich (the same man who helped bring widespread attention to the "pizzagate" fake conspiracy that nearly got people killed) brought attention to several deleted tweets Gunn had posted in 2009 and long since apologized for.
            • Possibly attempting to ride the Gunn / Disney news cycle, the conservative website Town Hall writer Chris Reeves republished a tweet comedian and actress Sarah Silverman had posted in 2009 and subsequently addressed in 2017.
            • I can't find the email from a concerned reader of Brave Men Run that I mention in the episode, but it did inspire this ten year old post that features a less developed idea of the artist's responsibility, specifically for writers of fiction.
            • I mentioned my songwriting. You can listen to or purchase many of my songs on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, and most other streaming or digital download marketplaces.
            • Richard Pryor was an American comedian, writer, filmmaker, and actor. He co-wrote Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks and others, and was an unflinching critic of race relations and other social issues.http://youtu.be/hzl7G9XhLxc (NSFW)
            • Orson Scott Card is a science fiction writer and editor with a long history of opposition to civil rights for anyone not identifying as heterosexual.
              • Share Your Thoughts on the Artist's Responsibility

              After listening to this episode, you know I have strong opinions regarding the artist's responsibility. Do you agree? Do you have a different view? Speak up about it, or... you know what? I'm just going to assume you're with me 100%!  Let's hear from you in the comments!

              34 min
            • 008: Your Creative Legacy

              Recently, on my birthday, I got to see the excellent documentary on the life, work, and yes, legacy of Fred Rogers, Won’t You Be My Neighbor.  It left me at once thoughtful and energized; moved and inspired.

              See, I think about legacy a lot. Especially as a childless creator.

              This episode is all about creating a creative legacy: what that means, how it’s done, and how much control we really have over it at all.

              It’s one of those episodes where I get pretty excited. The feet are on the soapbox! But all in the spirit of sharing my own excitement and conviction.

              Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

              Here are some of the things I talk about in this episode, including a few links to sites with which I have an affiliate relationship. I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase products through those links. It’s a lovely way to show your support for Sonitotum!

              • Fred Rogers died February 27, 2003 in our mutual hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was seventy four.
              • Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood had a 912-episode run across twenty three years.
              • Watch “best of” episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on Amazon Prime!
              • The subjective nature of artistic appreciation can be seen in reactions to James Joyce’s Ulysses and the art of Andy Warhol or Mark Rothko.
                • What Do You Think?

                What are your thoughts about creative legacy? Have you seen it in action as a result of your own work?  Let’s hear from you in the comments!

                This episode has extra content only available for patron members of the Multiversalists community! If you're a patron member at the Bronze level or above, please log in! Click here to learn more about the benefits of membership.

                This content is by Matthew Wayne Selznick and came from his website.
                29 min

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