“Think of your life as your ultimate work of art”
“Art is any way that we as humans interact with the world around us to make that world better.”
“Perfect is easy. Art is hard”
Those are three quotes shared with us by our guest on this episode, Lane Abernathy. Lane is a songwriter and artist based out of Nashville, who writes songs inspired by the epic nature of human beings, and their stories of endurance.
And wow, this was truly an epic episode, friends…
Throughout this episode, Lane shares some incredible stories with us, that “fill up his well” (a concept Jon and Lane discuss in the second part of the show), and form the building blocks of his music.
Some stories, books, writers, and thought leaders Lane specifically points us to are:
• Ernest Shackleton/Voyage of Endurance documentary (part 1)
• Psychiatrist/philosopher/writer, Carl Jung
• The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Some other ideas Jon and Lane touch on are:
• Meditation techniques for finding your flow
• Spiritual habits to connect with your creativity
• Practical habits for productive writing
• The benefits of vulnerability
• Techniques for recording guitars
• Techniques for recording drums
• Techniques for recording vocals
Connect with Lane, check out more of his music, and subscribe to his email list via his website at http://laneabernathy.com
Listen now, and enjoy this episode that is SUPER PACKED! With tons of incredible tips for super human creative songwriting!
And as Jon mentioned on the show, here is the link to EP: 017 with Ernest Chapman, who shares some similar ideas around writing from a trance or meditative-type state.
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The Modern Recordist is the podcast devoted to the exploration and continual discussion around designing and living your life as an artistic visionary. Each week Jon Stinson will venture on this journey, either in a casual hang out with a guest, or by diving into a specific topic for a few minutes in more of a monologue-structured format.
Hear stories and learn from the most innovative, inspired, and talented songwriters and artists in the music scene. Spark your creative genius with actionable advice and takeaways. Become inspired and move to action as you design and live your life as an extraordinary artistic visionary.
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Jon Stinson is the host of The Modern Recordist, as well as a producer/recording engineer/mixing engineer working out of Nashville, TN. He also blogs about creativity, recording, and mixing. Check out “Recording Drums 101” – a resource of simple and practical drum recording tips that Jon put together on his website.
Recording Drums 101: A Home Studio Guide For Pro Sounding Drums
AND! If you’re ready to make a record, and looking or a producer, recording engineer, or mixing engineer, make sure you reach out to Jon Stinson and talk with him about your project.
Jon’s philosophy for making a record is to understand your vision for what you are creating, keep the focus on the creative and imaginative qualities of your music, and work with you to bring out the core essence of your musical identity. The final result sounds uniquely and authentically you.
Get in touch with Jon at his Contact page today,