PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing Podcast
1) The Secret to Making Better Work
Jade and David share the practices, rituals and tools that have helped them grow into better artists. Listen to ‘Heldd FJG’ at the end of the episode. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AN...Show More
2) Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pluribus
David talks about mastering his album. Jade talks about learning how to have fun with writing. Listen to ‘Sleeping Subway’ at the end of the episode. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AN...Show More
3) Don’t Sign That Contract!
Jade and David discuss how competitive reality TV has shaped our perception of artists, and the abuses of power that can happen in creative contract negotiations. They share their own experiences with...Show More
4) Neurodivergence, Burnout, and the Art Life
David and Jade talk about autism, doing too much, and the power of animals for managing burnout. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for e...Show More
5) The Enigmatic Allure of Aphex Twin
We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode David talks about discovering Aphex Twin and learning something new about identity and creativ...Show More
6) Films Helped Me Realise I’m Bisexual
We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode, Jade talks about a moment in Singin' in the Rain that unlocked a new facet of her sexuality. ...Show More
7) My Computer Died and I Lost My Album!
It's every composer's worst nightmare. David shares how he lost a year’s worth of work on his album when his computer died. He talks to Jade about his addiction to the creative process, and the lesson...Show More
8) Emotional Pain and ‘The Substance’ (2024)
Jade talks about the panic attack she experienced while watching Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for ...Show More
9) Collaborating from the Heart with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie
Jade sits down with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie to talk about their recent collaboration on a new piece of music, ‘Transition’, which you can hear at the end of the episode.They discuss drawing ...Show More
10) Everything You’ve Been Told About Storytelling is Wrong
Jade and David discuss the art of storytelling through writing and music. They talk about:How stories can be made into a somatic experienceUnderstanding character motivation and creating ‘real’ people...Show More