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Shaun Diston and Brett Morris, Our Christmas Album Friends

Dec 5, 2023
Shaun Diston and Brett Morris, two actors and musicians, join the hosts to create a new Christmas album. They discuss topics such as the songwriting process, Christmas ornaments, comedic scenarios, and creating a Christmas song with Bob Marley's 'Exodus' as inspiration. They also brainstorm potential tracks for the album and share funny gift ideas.
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Quick takeaways

  • Proper preparation and feeling inspired are essential for a successful creative process
  • Creating a diverse and entertaining Christmas album requires brainstorming ideas for various musical styles and song themes

Deep dives

The Importance of Preparation and Inspiration in the Creative Process

In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the significance of proper preparation and feeling inspired in the creative process. They highlight the difference between improvising on stage and the need for preparation in other creative endeavors. The speaker shares their personal experience of spending hours in the lab, working on equations and drawing inspiration from meditation. They also discuss the excitement of creating a new Christmas album and the importance of taking the time it needs to be done right.

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