Meditative Story Giving myself permission to create, by Hrishikesh Hirway
Aug 27, 2024
A musician battles a seven-year creative block fueled by self-doubt before finding hope through collaboration. The journey highlights the evolving definitions of success and the impact of personal loss. A live performance sparks memories and deep connections with the audience, renewing the passion for creation. The power of shared meditation emphasizes community and mindfulness, reminding listeners of the joy found in connection and creative expression. This tale is a celebration of overcoming obstacles to rediscover one's artistic voice.
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When Success Made Music Feel Hollow
- After years of touring and finally earning a living from music, Hrishikesh Hirway felt his joy drain as he began to equate commercial success with value.
- He stopped making music after 2011 and fell into seven years of writer's block driven by self-doubt and comparison.
A Chance Walk Sparked A New Project
- In December 2013 Hrishikesh met Amit while shopping for ramen spoons and found easy creative rapport as they riffed ideas back and forth.
- The walk and conversation gave him permission to birth a new project: Song Exploder.
The Instant Negation Circuit
- Making a show that honors other artists' creative processes exposed Hrishikesh's irony: he respected others' songs more than his own.
- That internal negation happened instantly, flipping from idea to dismissal in a split second.