Ambient Origins

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Gain insights into the profound impact of election outcomes on society.


• Discover the fascinating influence of Brian Eno on David Bowie's Low album.


• Uncover the benefits of making adjustments to recording schedules.


• Learn about the potential of utilizing AI in educational settings.


• Explore the world of ambient music and the innovative creators behind it.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:10 - Introduction and Election Day Eve 

00:00:58 - Changes in Recording Schedule 

00:05:50 - Bowie's Instrumental Opener 

00:08:29 - Introduction to Brian Eno 

00:15:31 - Eno's Influence on "Low" 

00:17:31 - Evolution of Sound and Collaborations 

00:18:30 - Collaborative Vision and Songwriting 

00:21:20 - Oblique Strategies and Conceptual Album 

00:25:11 - Unique Album Concept and Recording Location 

00:28:37 - Transition from Personas and Uncomfortable Creativity 

00:33:00 - David Bowie's Life in LA 

00:34:50 - Bowie's Realization 

00:36:50 - Brian Eno's Solo Work 

00:46:28 - Another Green World 

00:50:02 - Ambient Music 

00:53:00 - Brian Eno's Ambient Album "On Land" 

00:54:21 - Eno's Influence and Ambient Music 

00:57:16 - Bowie's Collaboration with Iggy Pop 

01:12:29 - Philip Glass and Repetition 

01:14:24 - Philip Glass and the Phasing Technique 

01:16:05 - Gamelan Music and Repetition 

01:18:54 - Todd Glass, Philip Glass, and Ira Glass 

01:20:07 - Grocery Shopping and Celebration 

01:27:39 - Revisiting Bowie's "Low" Album 

01:31:14 - Predicting Enjoyment of Bowie's Album "Lodger" 

01:32:22 - Election Night and Godzilla Day 

01:33:21 - Predictions for the Election 

01:34:14 - Local Elections and Podcast Recording 

01:34:49 - Closing Remarks 

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