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A Chat with We Are All Fossils Part 1
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The Art of Connection Through Music: An Interview with We Are All Fossils
In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English engages in a deep exploration of music's power to connect people, using the Ubuntu philosophy of collective achievement. The podcast features an interview with Deist, the South African musician behind the project 'We Are All Fossils', now based in Great Britain.
The discussion embraces the emotional and communal aspects of music, highlighting Deist's journey from covering songs to creating original music inspired by listeners' stories through the 'Songs for Strangers' project.
Deist shares his experiences of musical evolution, noting the influence of artists like Sufjan Stevens, Damien Rice, and Gregory Alan Isakov. The episode concludes with Deist’s performance of 'Mountains', a song encapsulating hope and connection, embodying the episode's central theme of finding unity and shared humanity through music.
00:00 Introduction: The Competitive Nature of Music
01:08 Welcome to Curious Goldfish: A Music Podcast
01:43 The Magic of Music: Shared Connectedness
02:15 We Are All Fossils: A Unique Musical Project
02:50 The Power of Music: Connecting Strangers
03:08 Discovering We Are All Fossils: A Personal Journey
04:27 Interview with Deist: The Man Behind We Are All Fossils
05:47 The Story of We Are All Fossils: From South Africa to Great Britain
07:01 The Meaning Behind 'We Are All Fossils'
09:31 Musical Influences: Sufjan Stevens, Damien Rice, and Gregory Alan Isakov
11:59 Songs for Strangers: A Unique Musical Project
24:49 The Evolution of Sound: New Releases in 2023
28:10 The Story Behind 'Mountains': A Song of Hope
31:43 Live Performance: 'Mountains' by We Are All Fossils
34:35 Conclusion: Stay Curious
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