Ep. 519 - The Great Way with David Block

Dec 1, 2023

Musician David Block joins Raghu Markus to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way. They discuss David's relationship with Ram Dass, serving others, and the process of creating a track for the Love Serve Remember Vinyl. They also explore the beauty of being in the moment, accepting inner demons, and the power of silent contemplation.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Origin of Gone, Gone Beyond

02:12 • 2min

Meeting David and the Soulland music series

04:29 • 4min

The Significance of Uncle Henry and Creating a Box Set

08:47 • 22min

Living in the Moment

31:16 • 18min

Asking the Guest Five Questions

49:39 • 14min

Discussion on Vintage Music Devices and Vinyl Records

01:03:14 • 5min

Reflecting on memories with Ram Dass, musician David Block joins Raghu to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way.

David's single “The Great Way” featuring Ram Dass is AVAILABLE NOW: Click To Listen

In this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Raghu Markus and David Block discuss:

Music and mantras
The transactional nature of the world and noticing our interconnection
David’s relationship with Ram Dass
Serving others instead of self-obsession
David’s process of creating a track for the Love Serve Remember Vinyl
Complete attention as the greatest gift you can offer another
The beauty of being in the moment instead of analyzing the moment
Welcoming our struggles and accepting our inner demons
How being silent will lead us to presence and changes in perspective
Reminding ourselves of the mantra “I am loving awareness”

“There was no Richard Alpert and no Ram Dass; we were just in this wonderful pool of molecular interconnection. And all I felt was, ‘How can you help me’. It was all about me. Nobody had paid that kind of attention. Do you know how important that is? Paying attention to somebody? It is paramount generosity.” – Raghu Markus

About David Block:

David Block is a live electronic composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. The Human Experience is David Block’s principal project, wherein a delicious symphonic blend of prismatic soundscapes and sultry beats can be experienced. David is also a member of the band Gone Gone Beyond where he delivers a potent message of hope and the desire to return to humanity.

Links & Recommendations From this Episode:

Check out The Movie of Me to the Movie of We, an audio-book collaboration between Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus

Get your copy of Love Serve Remember’s anniversary vinyl featuring music from The Human Experience

Listen to Ram Dass read The Third Chinese Patriarch

Learn to relate to the darkness we all face in the book Feeding Your Demons suggested by Raghu

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