Jesse Honig and The Many Objects From Which He Could Not Choose
Jun 8, 2023
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Special guest Jesse Honig of 29 Pedals and Believeable Audio joins hosts for a philosophical discussion on object worship. They talk about worshipping objects, parallel universes, and bubbles. Chapters cover topics like sentimental attachment to objects, customizing equipment for individuality, and the quirks of audio engineering. The conversation also explores creativity, limitations, and the quest for the perfect tone in music production.
Embrace creativity over technical details for artistic enhancement.
Personalize gear for a deeper connection to the creative process.
Maintain a balance between technical expertise and creative exploration in audio gear.
Deep dives
Trusting Creativity Over Engineering
The speaker values creativity over obsessing about technical specifics and gear, highlighting the importance of trusting intuition and playing with objects. By imposing limitations and focusing on the creative process without overanalyzing gear, the speaker aims to enhance the artistic outcome.
Personalizing Objects for a Creative Connection
The speaker shares a personal approach to modifying objects to ensure a personalized touch and a deep connection to the creative process. By personalizing gear and infusing a sense of trust into each object, the speaker enhances the creative experience and fosters a unique relationship with their equipment.
Balancing Engineering Expertise with Creative Exploration
The speaker navigates the delicate balance between technical expertise and creative exploration in the realm of audio gear. While delving into engineering intricacies, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear focus on creativity, setting boundaries, and trusting the artistic process.
Challenges of Object-Centric Artistry
The speaker reflects on the challenges presented by the increasing trend of digitalization and modeling in audio gear. Expressing concerns about the standard mic placements in digital models, the speaker illustrates the need for a more nuanced and creative approach to capturing and using audio devices for artistic expression.
The Importance of Authenticity in Musical Equipment
The podcast episode explores the significance of authenticity in musical equipment, emphasizing that certain gear holds personal value beyond its physical appearance. The discussion delves into how one's identification with an object influences its perceived quality and functionality. The speaker acknowledges that while some may find satisfaction in emulated sounds, there is a distinct difference between authentic gear and imitations, highlighting the emotional and experiential aspects tied to using original equipment.
Preserving the Unique Characteristics of Musical Instruments
Another key point discussed is the importance of preserving the distinct characteristics and names of musical instruments. The conversation touches on the genericization of terms within the guitar gear industry, where specific names like 'Telecaster' are used loosely, potentially masking the true nature of the instrument. The speaker advocates for maintaining the integrity of instrument names to appreciate each object for its unique qualities and capabilities, emphasizing the value of understanding and honoring the original intentions and designs behind musical equipment.
In This Episode: In this episode: Dan, Andy, and special guest Jesse Honig of 29 Pedals and Believeable Audio join together for Episode 6 of Object Worship. Starting the episode with some odd calls from the HOG-LINE HOTLINE*, move on to discuss the philosophy of object definement as a prerequisite to worship. What is Jesse's Object of worship? I think we landed on it's the act of worshipping an object. And then the universe turned inside out and how we're all bubbles floating in the ether of a parallel dimension. Pretty cool. Thanks a lot, Jesse.
Check out 29 Pedals and Beliveble Audio here: https://www.believableaudio.com/
Object Worship is a production of the OBNE Podcast Network. https://www.oldbloodnoise.com
* (505) 633-4647 call for a weird time and leave a voice memo.
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