Ep6 Power of musical Improv, glass staircases & Intentionality - Yoosuf Blake

In this Episode Luke talks to enthusiastic and entertaining music producer and songwriter Yoosuf Blake  in Los Angeles. Yoosuf tells some fun childhood stories and witnesses the power of musical improvisation! And they discuss its impact.

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Podcast Episode Timestamps

Introduction to Yoosuf Blake (00:00:05)
The host welcomes Yoosuf Blake and asks about his well-being.

Improvisation in Music Creation (00:00:19)
Yoosuf shares that his music creation process is entirely improvised and varies each time.

Thoughts on Music Played (00:00:54)
Yoosuf describes his imaginative perception of a piece of music played by the host.

Anecdote About Grandmother's House (00:02:51)
Yoosuf recounts a childhood story about a misunderstanding with his uncle in a garage.

Narrative Breakdown (00:03:41)
The host analyzes the story's structure, focusing on fear and resolution.

Musical Interpretation of the Story (00:05:15)
Yoosuf praises the host's musical accompaniment to his story and its emotional depth.

Another Childhood Story (00:06:17)
Yoosuf shares a story about a near-drowning incident at his uncle's pool.

Musical Reflection on the Second Story (00:09:17)
Yoosuf reflects on how the music captured the emotions of his pool story.

Discussion on Scoring (00:10:41)
Yoosuf inquires if the host has considered scoring music due to his improvisation skills.

Creating Emotion through Music (00:11:08)
Yoosuf praises the host's ability to channel emotions and storytelling through music.

Simple Story Request (00:11:59)
The host asks for another simple story to accompany with music.

Eggnog Incident Anecdote (00:12:03)
Yoosuf tells a humorous story about misidentifying eggnog as milk, leading to conflict.

Final Musical Interpretation (00:15:49)
Yoosuf appreciates the dramatic ending of the music accompanying his eggnog story.

Insights on Improvisation (00:16:31)
Yoosuf discusses the power of improvisation and the host's skill in creating music.

Conclusion and Collaboration Wish (00:17:00)
The host expresses gratitude and hopes to collaborate with Yoosuf on a new track.