Clip: Omar Rodriguez interview

So after a bit of an unintentional "christmas" break, it now feels like a good time to kick things off again.

To kick off the new year, i'm excited to show this 2-part interview with Omar Rodriguez. He has got to be one of the most interesting and authentic musicians i've ever seen be interviewed, and this is one of the best interviews i've seen with him. It's refreshing to hear some questions based around the big and interesting stuff, rather than the mundane promotional stuff.

I seem to have this fascination with him and what he has to say, and i think it's because: a. I love the music he makes and admire what the mars volta have done, b. He's a successful and hard-working musician who is making a living doing what he loves (something i want to do), c. Most of his beliefs really resonate with me, d. He shares his inner-most perspectives without hesitation or fear, e. Inspiring thoughts are provoked when i tune into his wavelength.
This all gets rolled up into this ball of interesting for me.

Anyway, in this interview, he talks about: What he likes about music, his public image/perception/label, his spiritual beliefs, his life purpose, god, the goal of his music, the significance/insignificance of the opinion of the fans, the live performances, his greatest learning tool, the recording technique, his "dance moves", his part in the creative process of volta, future creativity, traveling, etc.



- Part 2

You don't have to be a fan of Mars Volta to get something out of this.

Terence McKenna's Message to Artists

Do you accept your mission?



"The artist is the antennae of the race" — Ezra Pound

Terence Mckenna - Reclaim Your Mind

More Terence!
A short clip where McKenna talks about the ins and outs of creating culture rather than consuming it.
(the music is a bit distracting, but what can ya do)