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I've been reading, listening to, and following Nick Currie, the Scottish artist, musician, and writer known as Momus, for over 20 years. As he prepares to release his new album, Ballyhoo, he graciously shared his time and thoughts in this extensive conversation.We explore his artistic philosophy, the role of art in liberating the imagination, and his experiments in AI compositions and K-pop influences, finding AI to be both a tool and a challenge for contemporary songwriters.He delves into his concept of 'elective affinities,' reflecting on his cosmopolitan lifestyle, upbringing, and the impact of various global cultures on his work. We also discuss the contemporary decline of the West, Currie's views on masculinity, the moral panic surrounding new technologies, and his retrospective critique of authenticity, freedom, and more. The conversation left me inspired to follow Momus and continue others to advocate for a fearless approach to creativity and the importance of embracing change and novelty in art.Selected Time Stamps from Interview00:00 The Essence of Art and Fiction01:09 Introduction to Momus: Nick Currie's Journey02:43 Exploring AI in Music Creation05:02 The Impact of AI on Songwriting08:08 Cultural Identity and Elective Affinities12:57 Global Perspectives and Personal History17:59 The Role of Moral Panic in Art and Technology22:18 Self-Censorship and Artistic Freedom29:14 Influences and Inspirations in Music34:09 The Schizoid Aesthetic and Autism34:46 Drugs and Mental Health35:44 Tao Lin and Autistic Identity37:28 Masculinity and Identity41:01 Cultural Decline and Fertility Issues43:06 The Evolution of Decades45:00 The Impact of the iPhone48:07 Spirituality and Intellectual Interests50:15 Love for Cities and Urban Life56:50 Fashion and Personal Style58:34 Future Projects and Reflections - In the Future We'll License 15 AI versions of ourselves…Nick Currie has been releasing music for nearly 40 years, books, countless websites, video lectures across new and old technologies.For More Visit imomus.comSong Sample from Ballyhoo : Plastic SeoulPurchase the Ballyhoo RecordPhotos, songs, videos, book covers etc all by Momus/Nick Currie Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe
My guests for today's podcast are Annette Demosthenous, Nick Currie and Sofia Raven discussing leadership from a mature age student perspective. The discussion provided multiple insights into what we expect of our leaders. A common theme was the need for leaders to have experience and demonstrate competency in the roles they manage. Salric Podcasting You can contact me through LinkedIn, by emailing me at TLbyEricPerez@gmail.com or by checking out Salric Podcasting. Accessing the podcast Talking Leadership multiple platforms: YouTube, PodBean, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRADIO, Spotify, STITCHER and Google Podcasts.
Tosh and Kimley discuss “Niche: A Memoir in Pastiche” by Momus. Nick Currie who performs under the name Momus (the Greek god of satire and mockery) has enlisted no less than 217 dead narrators of questionable reliability to tell his life story. His selection of an eclectic mix of writers, artists, musicians, philosophers, and assorted ne’er-do-wells probably tells us more about Momus than the actual narration. It seems both his work and his life borrow a little from this and steal a little from that and he makes sure to pilfer from only the best sources to create his own unique pastiche. Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17
Nick Currie and I, sit down and have a really fun chat while trying to get invited to a party. We bond over everything from Friendships to Grief. I had such an amazing time with the ever wonderful Nick, if you want you can find him @nicholascurrie on Instagram be sure to follow me on FaceBook and Instagram @BondingWithJettBond and like and subscribe to the podcast
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DA28 Dark Audio Podcast Live DJ Set from Nick Currie - NYE 2018 - Sky Garden - Perth Australia
Dark Audio // Techno // House // Deep // Minimal // DJ Mixes
Dark Audio Podcast - DA27 Tracklist: Thomas Schumacher - When I Rock (Thomas Schumacher Remix) Adam Beyer, Green Velvet, Layton Giordani - Space Date (Original Mix) Anna - Energy 6 - Hidden Beauties (Original Mix) Adam Beyer, Green Velvet, Layton Giordani - Space Date (Original Mix) Thomas Schumacher - Stella (Original Mix) Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Tale Of Us Renaissance Remix) Phuture - We Are Phuture (Santé Remix) Alias (GB) - The Event (Original Mix) Mind Against - Cloud Nine (Original Mix) Analog Kitchen - Nocturnal Entities DA 28 will feature a live set by Nick Currie from NYE - Record at the Sky Garden Roof Top Terrace in Perth, Australia. Acid Smoker - https://soundcloud.com/acid-smoker
Colin Marshall talks to musician, writer, and artist Nick Currie, also known as Momus. Having recently relocated from Berlin to Osaka, he returns to the program to discuss his brand new book Solution 214-238: The Book of Japans. The novel follows up his previous book Solution 11-167: The Book of Scotlands with a similarly humorous exercise in social geography but one within a richer narrative framework — a narrative framework that pits twelve Japan "experts" against twelve Japan "idiots" — dealing with issues of imagination versus experience, monoculture versus diversity, and foreign versus future.
Colin Marshall talks to Nick Currie, better known as Momus. Since the mid-1980s he has led parallel careers in music (with 21 albums out so far), prose, art and journalism, exploring the nexuses between them while traveling the world and examining his favorite cultures. He has most recently turned toward traditional ink-and-paper publishing with two volumes, The Book of Jokes and The Book of Scotlands. Since 2004, he has written the blog Click Opera on his life, work and art adventures, which he closed on February 10, the eve of his 50th birthday.