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The DIY Creative with Senator Jaiz

The DIY Creative with Senator Jaiz

By Senator Jaiz (Eban Crawford)

A fresh direction for musicians and creatives featuring tips, inspirations, stories, and concerns of the creative community, all from a DIY musician and museum composer perspective.
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Episode 19: Three Ideas That I Live By To Make Life Better

The DIY Creative with Senator JaizMar 27, 2019

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A Case For Noise Music

A Case For Noise Music

Sometimes it is fun to explore outside the normal music of harmony, melody, and rhythm. This is where noise music comes in. Here is a case for noise.

Mar 14, 202407:32
The Magic of Devo: De-evolution for all

The Magic of Devo: De-evolution for all

Devo is one of my favorite acts of all time. DIY ethos, quirky music, and a punk attitude. Some folks dismiss them as a novelty. This is why they matter.

Mar 07, 202406:30
Limit your Options to Get More Creative

Limit your Options to Get More Creative

It may be counter intuitive, but limiting options when creating can lead to a creative spark. Try it out. I just got a new system to go DAWless and limit options.
Mar 06, 202408:23
A Strange Email From Spotify

A Strange Email From Spotify

I got an email from Spotify wondering why I went back to audio and imploring me to go back to video. I am wondering why?
Feb 24, 202405:36
An Argument for Following Your Own Rules and Not Joining The “Club”

An Argument for Following Your Own Rules and Not Joining The “Club”

In my estimation, anything that becomes a movement, a club, or any organized thing begins to rot once it is organized. In this episode I lay out their argument for not joining, doing your own thing, and being a permanent “outside the bubble” resident.
Feb 23, 202422:40
How Space 1999 Helped Five Year Old Eban Love Music

How Space 1999 Helped Five Year Old Eban Love Music

I loved Space 1999. It was fun 70’s science fiction. It was not until years later that I realized it jump started my love of music along with astronomy and science fiction. Here is the story. This was originally on YouTube, so there are some spots that may sound like it is from YT, lol.
Feb 22, 202408:58
Punk Rock Still Matters Today

Punk Rock Still Matters Today

Punk Rock is more than music and fashion. It is an ethos, a philosophy, a lifestyle. This essay argues that it is as needed today as when it was born.

Apr 13, 202303:42
You Should Make Music For Yourself, Not Others

You Should Make Music For Yourself, Not Others

We all want people to enjoy what we create. This is true. But in this video I suggest that by making music for ourselves we will find people that enjoy our creations and we do not lose our joy of creation. Making music just for others however may rob us of that joy

Apr 11, 202305:03
Let's Talk About The Day Job
Oct 13, 202213:53
To Be Happy, Don't Make Everything About You: Sniper Episode One

To Be Happy, Don't Make Everything About You: Sniper Episode One

Intro by Mark Yoshimoto Nimcoff. I had an interaction with a person once that could have spiraled out of control. Luckily, it did not. Still, it highlighted the dangers of making every situation be about yourself. I'll explain in the episode. This is the first Sniper episode, these are in-the-moment recordings I try to get out quickly when something comes to mind.
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Sep 03, 202215:45
This is Really Happening

This is Really Happening

I finally thought of new things to say. Damn, that took a long time!
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Sep 01, 202208:26
Ep. 43: So I Got Sick, Real Sick, Here Is The Story

Ep. 43: So I Got Sick, Real Sick, Here Is The Story

Life can throw curve balls at us. I am in the middle of one right now. I got sick. Here is the story.
May 29, 202108:27
DIY Creative EP. 42: A Conversation With Phenylalanine
Mar 22, 202134:41
Ep. 41: A Conversation With Artist Tie Dye Beats
Mar 02, 202101:04:38
Ep. 40: A Conversation With Instrumental Hip Hop Artist SkidmatiK

Ep. 40: A Conversation With Instrumental Hip Hop Artist SkidmatiK

Today we talk with instrumental Hip Hop artist SkidmatiK, Jeff Williams. We talk life, being indie, and music. Enjoy!  

My Links

http://senatorjaiz.rocks 

https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ 

http://reachingforlucidity.net 


Jeff's Links

SKidmatiK on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfb0bBNGtnb7VuhHd3DHVBtsa3s1m8D-Z 

On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xR2dxRy3bqIsrke9rl3Lk 

On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Skidmatik/ 

SkidmatiK on the web https://skidmatik.reachingforlucidity.net/

Feb 26, 202153:17
Ep. 39: Releases, No Shows, and Plan B's
Feb 19, 202111:49
Ep 38: A Talk With New York Based Rapper Nino Bederan, The Submariner
Jan 18, 202101:09:54
Ep. 37: Make 2021 The Year of YOUR Passion
Jan 12, 202112:09
Ep.36:Season 4 Is NOW! A Talk With Super Fan Nate Etheridge
Dec 24, 202055:48
DIY Creative Season Four Coming Soon

DIY Creative Season Four Coming Soon

Let's get this train rolling again.

Nov 18, 202000:59
Ep: 35 Do Your Thing and Don’t Rent Space in Your Head

Ep: 35 Do Your Thing and Don’t Rent Space in Your Head

People will try to bring you down. Most often the problem is on their side, in their head, they just want you to fell as bad as they do. Don’t fall for it!
Aug 27, 202004:07
Ep 34: Hold Your Creativity Sacred and Don't Act Your Age
Jul 18, 202011:14
Ep 33: Netflix Shady Business Shows No Loyalty To Subscribers
Jul 15, 202009:10
EP 30: A Chat With Multidiscipline Artist Eric Knisley

EP 30: A Chat With Multidiscipline Artist Eric Knisley

We have a treat today as we get to talk with the multidiscipline artist Eric Knisley. We are talking about drawing, 3D, animation, dome multimedia, music, and more! 

 

Check out some of Eric's stuff: 

https://www.instagram.com/eric.knisley 

https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Knisley-ART-BOOK/dp/B005889XN4 

And here are the Exquisite Corpses! 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgXrALsyjiZ0UUfcB72zKj7KSyp-FRFk

  

Check Out my Stuff Too!  

http://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz

Jun 18, 202001:15:32
EP. 32: A Chat With Nate Beaudry aka: Chef Elf
Jun 03, 202001:04:43
EP 31: A Conversation With British Rockers Verity White
May 29, 202055:48
EP 29: A Chat With Joey Fazzone from the Band Seven On Sunday
May 21, 202050:24
EP 28: A Conversation With Embers aka Musician Larry Miller
May 17, 202001:33:53
Ep 27: A Conversation With Indian Producer Ishan Mukherjee
May 13, 202035:48
Ep. 26: On Talent And Authority, Don’t Feed the Haters, Be YOU!

Ep. 26: On Talent And Authority, Don’t Feed the Haters, Be YOU!

As a creative we want to be good and to be liked. This however can lead to bad consequences. You should always be your authentic self and play to your tribe. People will try to bring you down. Learn to ignore them and be the best YOU! Don’t feed the haters. Put in your work and grow your tribe.
Jul 10, 201923:33
Ep. 25: Update on 20 Days Of Focus and My Fight With Sony Music

Ep. 25: Update on 20 Days Of Focus and My Fight With Sony Music

In this episode I talk about how the 20 Days of Focus Challenge from Adam Ivy is going. I also close the chapter of my fight against Sony Music Group over rights to my own intellectual property. Enjoy!
Jul 09, 201914:04
Ep 24: Check Out This 20 Day Challenge from Adam Ivy, I'm IN!
Jul 01, 201918:14
Ep. 22 Sony Media Group Is Trying To Steal Rights To My Music
Jun 27, 201912:60
Episode 22 And Now For Something Almost Completely Different
Jun 15, 201909:52
New Horizons...Episode 21 How to Build and Maintain an Audience

New Horizons...Episode 21 How to Build and Maintain an Audience

The title should add, and how not to build and maintain an audience. I talk about how I shot myself in the foot here with this podcast and my audience. I also talk about how things will be better moving forward.
Jun 14, 201908:60
The Darkness...And An iPhone Hack
Jun 13, 201906:27
Episode 19: Three Ideas That I Live By To Make Life Better
Mar 27, 201915:28
Episode 18 The LAUNCH!
Mar 25, 201912:13
Episode 17 Removing Resistance In Your Artistic Life To Thrive
Mar 22, 201909:29
Episode 16 Just One More Thing!
Mar 20, 201907:23
Ep 15 On Loss
Dec 06, 201818:43
Ep 14: I'm Back
Nov 11, 201808:57
Ep 13: Don't Make This Mistake
Aug 20, 201810:38
Ep 12 The Rut
Aug 11, 201841:34
Ep 11 Don’t Strive for Perfect
Aug 02, 201807:11
EP 10 Artists Don’t Eat Your Own
Jul 29, 201807:12
Ep 9 Find Your Mentors and Execute Your Plans
Jul 22, 201807:31
Ep 8 The Challenge
Jul 19, 201808:19
Ep 7 Cultivate Your Inner Circle

Ep 7 Cultivate Your Inner Circle

Be very selfish in who you let into your inner creative circle. In this episode I talk about having multiple personal circles for your creative life.
Jul 02, 201813:17
Ep 6 Inertia is Your Friend So Don't Let It Slip Away
Jun 28, 201808:29