The Downbeat Ali Dean - Architects
Feb 25, 2021
Ali Dean, the hilarious bassist of Architects and a marathon enthusiast, shares his insights on life during lockdown and the band’s rising popularity. He recounts entertaining stories about navigating friendships and social interactions amid restrictions, all while balancing serious themes with humor. The duo dives into his marathon training, the joys of social drinking, and the often-overlooked struggles of promoting music. With playful banter and memorable anecdotes, the conversation captures the essence of camaraderie in the face of adversity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Living Alone In Lockdown
- Ali Dean lives alone in lockdown and formed a small social bubble with two friends, Lloyd and Murray.
- He sees them once or twice a week and they joined his livestreams and events to keep things social.
Daily Five To Fight Brain Fog
- Try a short daily routine to prevent mental decline: meditation, language study, reading, running, and musical practice.
- Commit to small, repeatable actions instead of perfection to rebuild focus and structure.
Learning German And Reading Deeply
- Ali studies German daily and attempts meditation, admitting it's hard but beneficial when kept up.
- He pairs these with reading challenging books on human ethics to push his thinking during lockdown.
