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Conlangery Podcast

ZeWei Discusses Conlang Music and Cursed Pronouns

Jan 20, 2025
Join ZeWei as they explore the fascinating interplay between music and constructed languages, sharing their creative journey from gaming to conlanging. Discover the challenges of producing unique phonetics, like syllabic fricatives, while tying in queer identity and personal expression. Delve into crafting scripts and the significance of historical aesthetics. The discussion expands to rhythms, cultural soundscapes, and innovative approaches in the conlang community, showcasing the art of blending musical expression with complex linguistic structures.
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Quick takeaways

  • ZeWei creatively merges music with constructed languages, highlighting how conlang music breathes life into these languages through artistic expression.
  • The intricate development of conlangs involves careful consideration of grammar and phonetics, enhancing both language complexity and musical authenticity.

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The Fusion of Music and Conlanging

The intersection of music and constructed languages (conlangs) is explored by a creator who combines both passions creatively. This individual started developing conlangs alongside music only after discovering the conlang community, integrating ideas from both worlds into their works. Specifically, conlang music offers a purposeful application for the languages created, serving as a medium through which these languages can come alive and be experienced. As they continue to increase their conlang content on their platform, the emphasis is put on making music that cohesively intertwines with the languages.

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