The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

179. The Meaning of Music | Samuel Andreyev

Jun 24, 2021

In this conversation, Canadian composer Samuel Andreyev shares insights on the artistic journey and practical skills for aspiring musicians. He discusses the unique structures of songs and how unpredictability enhances the listener's experience. Andreyev elaborates on the importance of personal stability, especially family support, in fostering creativity. He also highlights the role of limitations in artistic expression and the balance between maintaining artistic integrity and engaging with the audience in a fragmented music landscape.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Music and Media

8min

Navigating Artistic Growth

11min

The Art of Musical Structure and Unpredictability

4min

Navigating the Unpredictable: Psychology, Relationships, and Music

4min

Constraints and Creativity in Music

23min

Navigating the Music Composition Landscape

9min

Stability and Creativity

13min

Description: This episode was recorded on 2/8/2021

On this Season 4, Episode 33 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan was joined by Samuel Andreyev. Samuel Andreyev is a Canadian composer. He writes music for orchestras, soloists, chamber groups, singers, and other ensembles throughout Europe and the world. He also hosts the Samuel Andreyev Podcast, a professor at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. He is also known for his YouTube Channel, presenting an analysis of works that he believes are interesting and important.

Dr. Jordan Peterson and Samuel Andreyev discussed skills needed to be successful as an artist, where to start if you want to compose music, the hierarchy in western music, the relationship of music and language, the importance of genres, tips on learning composition, how having a family is helpful to his career and more.

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast can be found at https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/

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