Episode 90
Inspired by Symphonies and Soundtracks with Chris "Big Dog" Davis
This week's podcast episode features Chris "Big Dog" Davis, an award-winning writer, producer and performer who has collaborated on a range of projects that challenge and diversify his creativity. He shares his journey and experiences, from his first big hit as a producer and his current projects.
Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, with a background in classical composition from Yale University and a stint in the Marine Corps. As a musician/producer, he has worked with top contemporary jazz artists, constantly pushing the boundaries of his creativity. He also talks about his creative process, which involves finding inspiration in movies and TV shows.
Listen to Chris share personal anecdotes, such as his humble beginnings as a security guard, providing relatable and inspiring moments and emphasizes the value of forging personal connections when producing music and imparts invaluable advice to his younger self. Explore the fascinating world of music production when you tune in to this episode and immerse yourself in the creative journey of a remarkable artist.
Episode Highlights
04:28 - The music industry changes. Even in this little small genre, we do. Pop and everything, the big songs and everything, but even in this genre, the tide changes. So, my goal was first just to produce people that I love their music. I thought it was so exciting to dream of that.
08:47 - People always ask, "So, how do you get there?" There's a lot of categories during my day and what I do. I will say I watch a lot of TV. I watch a lot of movies. I'm like a current events guy. I watch the stuff for a reason, my process and music. I gather everything, new movies. I watch the movie, but I'm listening to the score of the movie. When I watch commercials, I'm always listening to the music.
19:44 - The dream thing is, you're by yourself. Sometimes you're by yourself. People go, "Yes, I understand," but not really. When it comes to life, the odds are it's like, "You're a great keyboard player, but we need milk for your kids." So, being good and great doesn't evaluate at that point.
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