Get my free Reading List on CALLING, CREATIVITY, MEANING - https://musicbyvinicius.substack.com/FERNANDO FURONES is a composer and conductor from Madrid who has built a fascinating career between film scoring, orchestral conducting, arranging, and live performance. After studying film scoring at Berklee, Fernando went on to conduct major film music concerts across Spain and Europe, working regularly with live orchestras and bringing symphonic music to new audiences.In this conversation, Fernando and I talk about why modern film music often feels less melodic, less thematic, and less soulful than it used to. He gives the spicy answer: Hans Zimmer happened. But he also explains why Zimmer is a genius, why the real problem is the wave of imitation that followed, and why melody, themes, and orchestral storytelling may be ready for a comeback.We also get into the humanity of live music, why Beethoven was basically heavy metal, what conductors actually do, how orchestras teach humility, why failure is essential to a creative career, and how becoming a father changes your priorities.-Give Fernando Furones some love on his platforms:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fernandofurones/• Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/61LY4ib0pUbxPhnFpXR4TY-Subscribe for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1p4w6eH... or Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinicius.barbosa.pippa/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not represent the views, policies, or positions of Berklee College of Music or any of its affiliates.

Get my free Reading List on CALLING, CREATIVITY, MEANING - https://musicbyvinicius.substack.com/AARON FULLAN is an actor and composer based in the Midwest who has scored indie films, written for production libraries, and built a loyal social media audience entirely on his own terms. He is currently developing an indie feature film built around a pre-existing audience in a new model for independent filmmaking.In this conversation, Aaron talks about balancing two creative careers, why showing up consistently matters more than waiting for results, and the big project he walked away from at a pivotal moment in his career. He also gets into what the golden age of Hollywood got right, what we can learn from it today, and how making your convictions the compass of your career changes everything.Fresh perspectives on creativity, resilience, and doing meaningful work.-Give Aaron Fullan some love on his platforms:• Website - https://www.aaronfullan.com/• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aaronfullan• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronfullan/-Subscribe for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1p4w6eH... or Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinicius.barbosa.pippa/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not represent the views, policies, or positions of Berklee College of Music or any of its affiliates.

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AUSTIN SUGGS is the creator of Gospel Simplicity, a YouTube channel exploring theology, philosophy, and life’s deeper questions. He graduated summa cum laude from Moody Bible Institute and is now pursuing a master’s in liberal arts at St. John’s College while working on his first novel.

In this episode, Austin explains why some art moves the heart before the mind and how to write with moral intent without preaching. He shares practical tips on observing the world, handling feedback, and staying true to your creative vision.

Expect fresh insights on storytelling, creativity, and beauty. As well as seeing the world with new eyes and making work that leaves a lasting impression.

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It's nothing new to say that we live in divided times. But can something like music actually bring us together in any meaningful way? Expect to hear a no-nonsense approach to culture, music's role in creating unity, and what real harmony looks like.

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Technology has been part of our daily experience since the beginning. Is AI just more of the same, or are we entering uncharted territory?

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Best books on Creativity:

• Mastery by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/46MJDhI

• The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4gT2uMx

• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/46RsOlQ

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I think creativity can make everyone's lives better. In this episode I share some of the things I learned as a professional composer and songwriter: the struggle, the doubts, the distractions, all of which are part of the process.

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Old movies aren’t just history. They show us a world before modern storytelling was fully formed. Watching them is like stepping into another time, and you might be surprised by how clear the emotions are and how instantly human the characters feel.

In this episode, I make the case for going back. Not as homework, not to impress anyone, but because these films help us see our own age more clearly, and sometimes ourselves too.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, put distractions aside, and let the classics surprise and inspire you.

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So many of us live on autopilot: wake up, commute, answer emails, scroll at night, repeat. It’s not that we’re broken; we’ve just grown numb.

Get Os Guinness' book "The Call": https://amzn.to/4p9VuPh

In this episode, I dig into why life so often feels flat and what it takes to wake up again. We’ll talk about boredom at work, the pull of social media, the danger of apathy, and the ache for meaning. I’ll share some reflections on calling, courage, and why humility is the key to seeing wonder in the everyday.

You’ll hear about:

• The subtle drift into apathy and why it’s so dangerous

• How fear of failure keeps us from trying anything that matters

• What boredom at work might be telling you about your calling

• Ways to re-enchant ordinary life with attention, gratitude, and good “dopamine”

  
  

If you’ve felt stuck, uninspired, or quietly restless, this one’s for you. The ache you feel isn’t a sign that you’re broken. It’s a sign that you’re alive and meant for more.

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"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." – Aldous Huxley

Music is one of those things you can’t really explain; you have to experience it. Trying to talk about music is like reading a book about winemaking and then trying to taste the book. Words fall short. Music just hits you.

In this first full episode, I wrestle with what makes music so mysterious and so necessary.

This episode sets the tone for what this podcast is about: going deeper, past the noise, into the things that truly matter.

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The world wants you shallow.

Bland. Passionless. Distracted by endless noise, artificial “beauty,” and paths that lead nowhere. We live in a time when even robots are making “art”, and the deadliest part is that people can’t tell the difference.

The antidote?

A heart that is fully alive, on fire.A life lived with conviction, courage, and wonder.
This podcast should help.

“Were not our hearts burning within us?”

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