The Mr. Bill Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Bio:

"Grabbitz has never shied away from embracing the totality of his musicality as a hybrid-live electronic artist, continually innovating and pushing his sound forward with each subsequent release." -(Billboard)

"An updated version of the heady late-Nineties days when rock and 'electronica' commingled freely."-(Rolling Stone)

Grabbitz Links

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Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

Bio:

Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Positivity and movement are at the core of the project, and his music is an infectious electronic based blend of funk, soul, psychedelia, and booty-shaking bass.

Born in 1984 in rural New Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. This extremely formative growth, surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa’s electronic music scene, exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance, and giant sound systems. These experiences shaped so much of who he is & what he stands for today.

Now calling Australia home, Oscar tours his party-starting music throughout the globe. Having spent more than a decade performing at some of the world's most renowned festivals and venues, including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella, as well as selling out Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, he’s performed his music in an unimaginably large array of formats. From his self-built orchestras to symphonic choirs, touring his own Opiuo Band, and as an immersive solo audio & visual show, his live creativity is limitless.

Taking home the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, his catalogue is vast. Having released 5 full-length albums, 10 EPs, and a myriad of singles and remixes over the last 14 years. His latest album is a live recording from his legendary sold out performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with The Opulent Orchestra, in May 2023.

Opiuo Links

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Bio:
For those who love to experience music, look no further than Supertask. With deep roots in hip-hop and a focus towards immersion, Supertask creates sonic landscapes that dance between the intensity and stillness of the human consciousness. With a background in IT, Supertask frequently uses code and programming in his artistic vision, and the idea of infinity consumes his musical escapism offerings. A vision that his loyal community, the Dev Team, are directly involved in. Blending both analog and digital sound design, his unique approach has proven to be a driving force in the forward progression of electronic music. Through soundscapes that feel sentient, interactive live streams, and mind-bending visuals, Supertask is changing the way that we consume art.

Supertask Links

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News:

Single Release: 4/21 Collaboration EP With "Seeded Vision" comes out this summer.

Show Takeaways:

Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to revolutionize music creation, but there are challenges to overcome, such as data transfer and the role of musical knowledge.
AI can be a useful tool in music production, from generating lyrics to providing information about plugins and audio files.
Creativity is subjective, and the definition of creativity can vary from person to person. AI can be creative in its ability to generate music, but a sense of ownership and sentimental value may be lacking.
Imperfections and randomness can add depth and authenticity to music production, and tools like Eurorack can provide unique sounds and experiences.
Language has limitations in expressing emotions in music, and the complexity of defining concepts like holes and chairs highlights the challenges of categorization.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Understanding Supertask
04:08 AI and Music in the Subset of Noise
07:59 Human Resolution with Color and Sound
09:39 Resolution and Possibilities in Audio
11:04 The Perception of Music and Noise
12:08 Cultural Influence on Music Perception
13:20 The Universality of Music Perception
14:25 Microtonal Scales and Musical Perception
15:21 Exploring Microtonal Music
19:22 The Concept of Simulation Theory
25:10 The Possibility of Living in a Simulation
28:08 Exploring Music and Visual Art
29:27 Scripted Looping in Music Production
34:29 The Ego and Live Performances
36:15 The Challenge of Performing Live Electronic Music
37:38 The Limitations of Live Performances
37:39 The Role of Input Devices in Music Expression
38:24 Exploring the Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces
39:05 Speculating on the Future of Music Creation
40:00 The Role of Musical Knowledge in Brain-Computer Interfaces
40:49 The Challenges of Data Transfer in Brain-Computer Interfaces
42:19 The Role of AI in Brain-Computer Interfaces
42:50 The Increasing Predictability of Human Behavior
45:01 Using AI in Music Production
47:16 The Usefulness of AI in Answering Questions and Providing Information
48:34 The Definition and Nature of Creativity
51:17 The Subjectivity of Intellectual Property and Creativity
52:09 Exploring Unreal Engine and its Potential in Music Visuals
53:18 The Potential Disruption of AI and Sora in the Film Industry
54:00 The Limitations of AI in Music Generation
57:52 The Importance of Imperfection in Music Production
58:18 Using Randomness and Mistakes in Sound Design
01:00:19 The Appeal of Eurorack and Imperfections in Music
01:02:41 The Sense of Ownership and Sentimental Value in Music
01:04:34 The Potential of AI in Music Creation
01:06:28 The Interactive and Symbiotic Nature of Music Production
01:09:04 The Difficulty of Expressing Authenticity Through AI
01:11:36 The Limitations of Language in Expressing Emotions in Music
01:12:02 The Complexity of Defining Concepts like Holes and Chairs
01:14:04 The Process vs. the Final Product in Music Creation
01:14:46 Future Plans and Projects

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes

Benjamin "Bamby" Bayeul of Ganja White Night chats with Bill. (Photo credit: @ohdagyophoto)

Ganja White Night Links:
https://ganjawhitenight.com/

Mr. Bill’s Links:
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/
https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ
https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

Podcast production inquiries: [email protected]

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes

Erothyme's sound is a majestic blend of overblown hyperbole and meaningless adjectives that actually have nothing to do with music. His tracks land in your ear like a dolphin gracefully diving into the surface of the ocean after doing a triple backflip in front of the setting sun. Some people think that Erothyme doesn't be like he is, but he do.

The new album:
https://erothyme.bandcamp.com/album/steep-dreams

Erothyme Links:
https://www.facebook.com/erothyme777/
https://www.instagram.com/erothyme777/

Mr. Bill’s Links:
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/
https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ
https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

Podcast production inquiries: [email protected]

The Flashbulb is the primary alias of YouTuber, prolific electronic musician and composer Benn Jordan. One of the most well-known artists in the American IDM scene, Jordan is proficient in numerous instruments, including guitars, synthesizers, drums, and sitar. His music ranges from IDM, breakcore, and acid techno to jazz fusion and modern classical, and he has composed music for several film and television soundtracks and commercials, many of which have won awards. Jordan is also known for his views regarding file sharing and online music distribution, and for operating his own label, Alphabasic.

The Flashbulb Links: 

https://www.youtube.com/c/BennandGear

https://www.facebook.com/theflashbulbofficial

https://twitter.com/bennjordan

https://www.theflashbulb.co.uk/

Mr. Bill’s Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/
https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ
https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

The Energetic Genre-Bending Alien, Chris Adams aka AHEE, brings the bass from outer space! Known for his prolific musical output, helpful YouTube tutorials, high quality sample packs, & crowd engaging live sets, AHEE blends a mixture of high energy dance floor bangers with sonically complex bass arrangements & good vibey tunes that have captured the attention of thousands. You can listen to his collaborations & remixes with artists like: The Funk Hunters, Manic Focus, Defunk, Stylust, Psymbionic, Stickybuds, David Starfire, Soohan, & many more!
AHEE Links:
https://sptfy.com/ahee
https://www.soundcloud.com/ahee
https://www.instagram.com/iamahee
https://www.facebook.com/aheemusic
http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialAHEE
https://www.aheebass.com

Emerging from Jackson, Mississippi with a personality larger than an eighteen wheeler dump truck, we welcome producer and comedian TVBOO, pronounced “taboo.”

You can catch him touring the US sometime in the next century post-COVID, and can listen/watch his weekly podcast “TVLKS with TVBOO”, which hosts a variety of guests from the EDM world, on your preferred podcast streaming platform.

TVBOO Links:

https://fanlink.to/TVBOO

https://www.instagram.com/musicbytvboo

https://www.twitter.com/musicbytvboo
https://www.facebook.com/musicbytvboo
https://www.soundcloud.com/musicbytvboo

Mr. Bill’s Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes

https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

Martin Sebastian Vogt, better known by his stage name Haywyre, is an American electronic music producer, pianist, and performer. He is known for fusing elements of classical, jazz and funk into various genres of electronic music, as well as his unique style of piano improvisation within electronic music. In 2014, Vogt released a performance video showcasing his re-interpretation of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" which saw viral success on YouTube. Vogt has toured with artists such as Mat Zo, Gramatik, Zedd, GRiZ and Rezz, as well as playing festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo and headlining his own North American tours.
Haywyre Links:
https://www.haywyremusic.com/

Mr. Bill’s Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/
https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ
https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

Dirt Monkey has been a staple on the Colorado music scene since 2010. His music ranges from in your face, dance floor devastating bass to cunning, intricate melodies. Dirt Monkey has released music on Prime Dub Records, Filthy Digital and Play Me Records.
Dirt Monkey Links:
https://dirtmonkeymusic.com/

Mr. Bill’s Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbillstunes
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/
https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ
https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes