Ted Gioia on AI's Threat To Music

In this episode I'm joined by author, historian, and futurist Ted Gioia for another far reaching conversation that ranges from AI's effect on culture to his thoughts on coffee.

Ted's Twitter: @tedgioia

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Peter DeVault
Eric Nabstedt
Eric Beggs
Rich Germano
Brian Bloom
Peter Pillitteri
Piush Dahal

[PaulMikna]

I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to hear two grown men discuss topics in such a thorough, intelligent, respectful manner. Rick, thank you so much for your channel and all the content you put out! I could listen to you guys talk for hours on end!

[jamorahcito]

this made me so happy. At 58, I am building a new studio to record the songs I have been wanting to record for 30 years. Life threw monkey wrenches at me so I had to take care of business... now I am going to do it.... it gives me confidence I am doing the right thing. Thank you Rick and Ted!.

[soulmanmonk]

"Entertainment gives you exactly what you want. But the artist doesn't operate like that. The artist makes demands on you. That's the essence of that artistic experience." - Ted Gioa. (Charlie Parker and Theolonious Monk thought the same about Jazz and they gave us Bebop.)

[keithtorgersen]

“Only creative people can save us” pretty much sums up the problem in a wide range of media beyond music.

[tourezee]

This conversation was about our whole life. Not just music. Amazing

[johnchase]

“True progress is humans flourishing”

The joy of being able to hear two friends in conversation is indescribable!

Thank you, both🙂

[markshveima]

This is hands down the best interview I have seen so far in 2024. I love the natural way this conversation unwinds and expands into so many directions while remaining anchored to the central idea it began with. Just brilliant!!

[somedude]

I am an artist/songwriter in Nashville and have been solicited on 2 occasions by companies with exclusive deals through Spotify to distribute ghost music. It’s absolutely real. They pay up front for the rights, and put that music on their editorial playlists to make sure the majority of what’s being streamed goes back into their pockets and no one else’s.

[indoloremusic]

I'm a French indie musician. I'm lucky that my music travels the world (nearly 4 million streams on Spotify). I really feel part of this micro-culture that's rising like a wave in the music industry. Thank you for talking about it so brilliantly in this video! But I remain ignored, like many others, by the forces in place. My budget is small, but my heart is unstoppable. I'll be in concert in New York on June 21 and 22, still on my own but with magnificent freedom. Thank you Rick!

[WardHammond]

Rick, I can't thank you enough for introducing me to Ted. Not your usual interview and I loved it. Coffee, AI, VR, curiosity, change, and following your heart. Please have Ted back and do more of these. Good stuff.

[PatrickGlantzMusic]

This video should be required viewing for anyone who is even remotely interested in music and culture these days. Absolutly brilliant! Thank you Rick for having these important conversations!

[soulmanmonk]

I only subscribe to one newsletter and that's Ted Gioia's "The Honest Broker". It's a reader-supported guide to music, books, media & culture and It's just been voted "best blog of the year" by music writers in the Jazz Journalist Association. It's brilliant. Congratulations Ted.

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Before watching this, I was committed (as an indie musician with a home studio) to reducing my lengthy songs, as I like to make them, to 3-minute songs. Why? Because that's the only way to get my songs on Spotify playlists. It never felt right and uncomfortable but if I wanted to get heard, that's what I thought I had to do.
So thank you Ted and RIck for this insight, I'm just going to continue to write and compose the songs I want to make them!

[jdub]

What an eloquent and profoundly beautiful discussion between two people who recognize that hope for civilization will not be grounded in power or money, but rather, the willingness to express creativity. Creativity is not something we have to manufacture. We merely have to be willing to be a conduit through which the creative intelligence of the Universe flows.

[MrPlayerPerson]

As an artist, you must experiment, take risks, and try new ideas, art, music, and visual art needs to push limits and experiment. Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran said, "If you don't try, you don't know". Push the envelope try new ideas and try to go to the extreme, there is always an "Undo" button when needed. Great

[KevinJStoll]

I've been saying it for 10+ years to groups and individuals who post videos. People want honesty and truth in the discussion and the presentation by the presenter. Be yourself and give your honest opinion. And if you're wrong. Own up to what ever it is. Rick, you have all this with your video's. That's why people watch you. Thank you for just being a good guy and talking to us as a real person. Peace and love man.

[jonneves]

This is probably one of the best interviews RB has ever done...I have gone through all the crap of trying to deal with major labels only to be told 'you can't be controlled, you're too creative'. Well it's their loss. I've done it anyway. I have a small but very loyal following and I'm actually glad I belong in that 'micro culture' group. Plus I can write and produce whatever I want, which is what it should be like. Go Ted, this is a must-see for anyone who's been suffering the consequences of being an artist in this stagnant times.

[joejones]

Gioia in conversation with Beato = instant click.

[gorgaable]

I'm 43 from Indonesia, just starting my venture as an artist because it was at this point and time that I finally had the means to invest into my music. Thank you Mr Rick Beato for presenting your audience with your wonderful guest, I only wish I had watched it sooner. Every talking points gave me not only critical insights but also fresh inspirations to what I'm about to do. Even though it's my first time hearing of Ted Gioia but I'm deeply grateful to have listened to your discussion with him. With everything that's been happening to America, i think it is honest and creative people like you that proves the world that you guys aren't all that bad ;) ... My deepest gratitude to you gentlemen and to this channel .

[TheSoundofForgetting]

Being a musician for decades & watched this…SO many things now make sense and clear! Thank you both for this interview Rick & Ted. Keep rocking Rick🤘🎸🤘