Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Alex Ebert joins LaunchLeft and launches Try. Is there such a thing as a “happy accident?” Can a human fail in ways AI cannot? Tune in for thoughtful conversation with Rain, Alex and Sam i + Shmuck the Loyal from Try. Try music was born during the pandemic, and you will hear about their new, innovative, and creative process. Listen to the end to hear Try’s music and the full lively conversation between these award winning artists.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:49] Alex describes what drew him to New Orleans
• [05:03] Alex gives the definition of AI, the limitless possibilities of AI and what artists need to do to stay a step ahead. 
• [16:12] Sam i and Shmuck the Loyal began their collaboration during the pandemic. 
• [18:33] Shmuck describes the process of working remotely and how they took advantage of what most would say is a disadvantaged situation. 
• [22:25] Humans can work within limitations, and AI cannot. That allows for happy accidents. 
• [23:21] Shmuck and Sam i reveal their new project and speak about the unusual process of producing their music. 
• [27:34] How music and legacy have changed for Alex and Sam i after having children. 
• [34:41] Sam i and Shmuck talk about the fun and joy of making music. 
• [39:50] The music of Try. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Artists are fallible, whereas AI is not. Our achievements going forward will be because of human mistakes. AI will need to catch up to those happy accidents. 
• The pandemic was a creative time for artists who recognized the advantages of time alone to create.
• Your life can be music, or music can be a part of your life. So take time to see the art in nature and other people.

BIOS: 

Alexander Ebert is an American singer-songwriter and composer. He is best known for being the lead singer and songwriter for the American bands Ima Robot and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. On January 12, 2014, Ebert won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for his musical score to the film All Is Lost (2013).

Shmuck the Loyal is an experimental music producer based out of Nashville, TN. His idealistic approach to production is driven by the pursuance of maximalism and a deeper, more emotive side of electronica. After a stint of exclusively focusing on working for artists such as , ,  and others, Shmuck developed a finely tuned project that defines his most realized creative self. The diversity and versatility that he showcases during this project superbly highlights his talents as an upcoming electronic music artist. His music and visuals showcase the overlay of his passions for music, film and car culture.

Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, composer, music director and film director Sam i is a multifaceted artist. His latest album, Random Shit From The Internet Era, features collaborations with Doja Cat, Anderson .Paak, Tropkillaz, Sia, Busta Rhymes and more. His recently released single, Shake feat. Alex Greenwald of Phantom Planet fuses alt-pop vocals with disco, funk and electro-pop and features a remix by French Ed Banger legend Breakbot.

Sam i's music has been used in countless films, TV and commercials. Most recently, Suéltate feat. Anitta, BIA & Jarina De Marco has been the focus track for Sing 2, charting in Brazil and gaining momentum around the world.

With his recently retired DJ duo N.A.S.A., Sam collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West, M.I.A., Childish Gambino, David Byrne, George Clinton, Lykke Li and many more. He's also produced artists like Lizzo, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Crystal Castles, and Fatlip.

RESOURCE LINKS

Podcast - LaunchLeft

Alex Ebert - Twitter

Alex Ebert - Instagram

Alex Ebert - Facebook

Alex Ebert - YouTube

Alex Ebert - Wikipedia

Alex Ebert - Badguru

Trymusic - Instagram

Trymusic - Twitter

Sam_i_universe - Instagram

Shumck the Loyal - Instagram

Shumck the Loyal - Facebook

Shumck the Loyal - Soundcloud

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