Seth and China Kent - 004

This week Claire and Cory welcome Seth and China Kent to the show. Seth and China are personal friends of Claire's who just happen to have made music for popular movies like BRICK and BROTHERS BLOOM. Join us as we explore what it's like to make music for films and how they keep a creative marriage together. 

2:06 Seth shares how growing up as a missionary kid led him to music and eventually film.

5:25 Cory asks about Seth's family affording "creative space" while he was growing up.

6:44 Seth shares that playing with shortwave radios helped inspire his love for sound from a technical perspective.

8:35 Cory asks Seth about odd jobs he worked to allow him to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician.

9:50 Seth notes that working odd jobs outside of his creative endeavors helped him to be better at his art in some unexpected ways.

11:12 Seth talks about the tricky balance of "real life" and pursuing a dream.

12:08 China talks about balancing skill/technique and creativity/inspiration  

13:30 China tells us the reason she fell in love with Seth was the way he turned the pages for her when she was playing piano.

15:50 China reflects on the generosity of her parents to provide music lessons early in her life.

16:45 China talks about music that inspired her early on.

19:50 Claire asks if China ever wanted to quit music.

22:30 China talks about what pulled her back to music every time she wanted to leave.

23:40 Cory talks about how Seth and China manage a creative marriage.

26:30 China and Seth remember when their romantic relationship developed into a creative relationship.

27:30 China explains Seth's nickname

29:00 China remembers meeting Seth through Nathan Johnson during a show.

31:42 Seth and China talk about working with sound designer Nathan Johnson on the film BRICK and BROTHERS BLOOM.

34:35 Seth remarks on how limitations can challenge and help develop your creative skill.

36:00 Claire remembers the sounds from BRICK.

36:54 China speaks to how musicians decide to assign particular instruments to character to help further the story.

40:25 China and Seth remember the Cinematic Underground.

43:00 Seth and China speak to how they deal with successes and disappointments.

45:00 Claire remembers the quote "Comparison is the thief of joy."   

47:00 Seth encourages our listeners to remember they have a place at the table, and only you can be you.

50:17 Cory asks China and Seth what books they'd like to recommend to our listeners.

50:45 China and Seth make film recommendations for our listeners.

54:40 Seth and China discuss their new album and where you can connect with them.

Connect with China and Seth:facebook:facebook.com/ChinaKentMusictwitter: @finechinakentwebsite: http://www.chinakent.com

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