Creative Codex

This podcast explores the conundrum of drawing the line between inspiration and plagiarism in art. They discuss examples of artists like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles allegedly plagiarizing elements from blues musicians. They also delve into the impact of copyright law on creative ownership and the idea of stealing in creativity.

Join me in the art studio of painter, mural artist, and Renaissance man: Beau Stanton. We discuss symbolism, the ability of art to move the unconscious, incorporating historical elements in your work, how Beau plans a mural, what happens if you stop making art, his early apprenticeship experiences with Ron English, and Beau's personal art philosophy. Check out all things Beau Stanton on his website and Instagram: Web: http://www.beaustanton.com/ Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaustanton/ - - - - - Creative Codex is written and produced by MJDorian Digging the show? Head over to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian There you can access perks such as all of our Creativity Tip Mini-Episodes, and numerous other patron-only exclusives. - - - - - Follow MJDorian's art & music here: Web: http://www.mjdorian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ - - - - - Thank you for your support!

The Middle Pillar is a unique and profound meditation popularized by Israel Regardie. Regardie was a writer on Western esoteric traditions and a ceremonial magician during the 1900's. The meditation we explore in this episode is based entirely on Regardie's description in his book of the same name, released in 1930, entitled: The Middle Pillar. During his lifetime, Regardie was a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. One of the benefits of practicing The Middle Pillar is that it centers you and brings your energies back into balance. This is achieved through the visualization of spheres of energy along the center line of your body, called sephiroth. These spheres are activated using ancient Hebrew names, traditionally believed to represent emanations of the divine. As a memory aid, below are the five sephiroth which The Middle Pillar focuses on, and the respective divine name that is chanted, along with a pronunciation key in parenthesis.  The Middle Pillar: 1. Kether • "AHIH" (pronounced "Eh-he-yeh") 2. Daath • "YHVH ALHIM" (pronounced "Yod-heh-vav-heh E-loh-heem") 3. Tiphareth • "YHVH ALOAH ve-DAATH" (pronounced "Yod-heh-vav-heh El-oah-ve-Da-ath") 4. Yesod • "SHADDAI AL CHAI" (pronounced "Shah-dai El Chai") 5. Malkuth • "ADNI HARTZ" (pronounced "Ah-doh-nai ha-Ah-retz") Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian To support the show and gain access to exclusive episodes please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Find out more at: http://www.mjdorian.com/

Reflections is a minisode series I will occasionally record that is of a more personal nature. Think of it like a journal entry with a specific theme. This minisode is about Grief & Creativity, how one influences the other, and how they are inextricably linked. If you would like to pose a question or make a comment about this episode or any creative topic please visit our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ Or visit my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian I respond to all messages and posts within the hour of seeing them. Thank you for all your support! If you'd like to hear more about my views expressed in this minisode, check out Episode 14: Why Humans Need Art, in which I deep dive into a lot of this subject matter.  Creative Codex is written & produced by: MJDorian

In this episode we continue the saga of the most infamous blues musician of all time. ⚡️🎸🎙 We unravel the myth and reveal the talented young man who lived a remarkable and tragic life. If the devil didn’t teach him, who did? Where did he go when he disappeared for six months in 1931? Why does he sing about the devil in so many of his songs? Why was he murdered? We answer all this and more, including: what Cross Road Blues really means. After  you finish the episode, head over to our subreddit and keep the  conversation going! I'd love to hear your thoughts or attempt to answer  any questions you may have about this episode or any of the topics  covered in the show. You can follow our community here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ If you are enjoying the show, please consider sharing it with someone  you think will dig it. If you would like to support the show as a  patron, please visit our Patreon page and receive exclusive perks from  as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Creative Codex is Written & Produced by MJDorian Find me on Instagram or Twitter: Instagram: @mjdorian Twitter: @mjdorian

The life of bluesman Robert Johnson is a tangle of myth, genius, and tragedy. He was so brilliant that after his murder in 1938, the only sensible explanation was that he sold his soul to the devil.  On this two part special, we untangle the lies, and inside of Robert Johnson’s life we discover the obsessive nature of creative genius. But even in that story, the devil still plays a part. After you finish the episode, head over to our subreddit and keep the conversation going! I'd love to hear your thoughts or attempt to answer any questions you may have about this episode or any of the topics covered in the show. You can follow our community here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ If you are enjoying the show, please consider sharing it with someone you think will dig it. If you would like to support the show as a patron, please visit our Patreon page and receive exclusive perks from as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Creative Codex is Written & Produced by MJDorian Find me on Instagram or Twitter: Instagram: @mjdorian Twitter: @mjdorian

Discover the benefits of starting a dream journal and its impact on dream recall and creativity. Explore the hypnagogic state and its creative potential. Learn about the benefits of starting a dream journal, including using an unlined journal and documenting even mundane dreams.

It is highly recommended you listen to this meditation with headphones. This is a Guided Meditation that takes you on a journey into your Inner Sanctum. Your Inner Sanctum is a place deep inside your mind, a place of great peace and potential located in your unconscious mind. Enthusiasts of Carl Jung will notice this meditation is very similar to the process of active imagination that Jung often writes about.  This meditation is not aligned with any particular tradition or religion. It can be practiced by anyone. This guided meditation is not hypnosis, it maintains your conscious awareness while guiding you into a deep inner place from which you can perform inner work and exploration. This result is achieved through breathing work, visualization, and sound design. ---------- Written & Produced by MJDorian To support this podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian You will also find exclusive Creativity Tip mini-episodes there and other goodies. For artwork and music by MJDorian please visit: www.mjdorian.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ Thank you for your support!

Why do humans need art? Hidden within the answer to that question is a profound truth about the human experience. Join me as we travel around the world to narrow down three primary reasons why humans need art. In our quest for the answer we will explore Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Game of Thrones TV show, the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Carl Jung's art therapy methods, Mozart's Requiem, and the visionary art of Alex Gray. Get your thinking caps on, this one's a bonafide deep dive. ---- To become a patron of this show, and access exclusive Creativity Tip mini-episodes, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian ---- Visit the NEW Creative Codex Subreddit, and join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ ---- All the music in this episode was written & recorded by MJDorian except: 'Lacrymosa' from Mozart's Requiem, as conducted by Erich Leinsdorf. 'Game of Thrones Theme', snippet arranged for sampled instruments. ---- Creative Codex is written & hosted by MJDorian. For more art / music / content please visit: www.mjdorian.com/ Social media:  https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ https://twitter.com/mjdorian Contact: mjdorian@gmail.com Copyright 2020 MJDorian

Join me for an intimate sit down conversation with Danielle Eva Schwob, also known as the dark pop singer / songwriter: DELANILA. We discuss her songwriting process, misconceptions about creativity, the allure of having an artist persona, and writing a song inspired by Dostoyevsky. Danielle Eva Schwob is a composer, songwriter, music producer, and singer. Check out the music video premiere for her newest DELANILA single, The Philosopher, on CLASH Music: https://www.clashmusic.com/news/delanilas-the-philosopher-is-an-explosion-of-jealousy Also visit her website for all things DELANILA: https://delanila.com/ And YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI12-9vqNp1a97tI-5s_XQA/featured ________ Creative Codex is produced by MJDorian Become a patron of the show by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Thank you for your support!