Artist Scientist

In this episode we interview FloVerse Artist Scientist Michael Fraser, a Producer, Gypsy Violinist and DJ who is passionate about helping artists find their own unique sound. In this Podcast, Michael shares his personal experience on the importance of using emotion when playing and creating music. He also provides suggestions on how to tap into your ‘flow state’ (aka 'creative zone') using your imagination and internal imagery. Finally, Michael provides his thoughts on the next generation of music creators and how sampling has evolved the creative process.

In this conversation:

01:40-Putting your emotional self into music production

03:28-Finding your ‘Flow State’ through imagination and internal imagery

06:39-The future of music and sampling, the blurring of the line between DJs & music creators

9:58-Michaels’s lifelong quest to help other artists find their authenticate sound and flow state

In this episode we interview FloVerse Artist Scientist DJ Denise Fraser, a radio, music, and event production producer from Vancouver, BC.   She is also the Radio Host for Canada’s longest running LGBTQ+ show, called QueerFM on CiTR.

In the podcast, Denise provides advice for the next generation of DJs by comparing the analog and digital learning approach. She also talks about getting into the zone, aka the DJ ‘flow state’ and provides her perspective on the future of music with motion.

In this conversation:
01:17 - 1999 How DJ Denise first started rocking the crowds

03:35 - Leaning new gear: tinkering and making it work

05:43 - The next generation of music will be digital and easier to learn online

07:31 - Tips for becoming a DJ: listen

08:14 - The DJ flow state = being in the zone

08:55 - How DJs are like painters

11:10 - Using motion for music creation on a dance floor

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In this first episode we interview Artist Scientist Andrew Bowers, a.k.a. DJ Dain from Vancouver, Canada. We talk about finding your creative voice, tips for entering the 'flow state' and his cautious optimism about the emergence of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

In this conversation:
01:21 - DJ Dain's personal story about finding his creative voice
02:56 - Addressing your imposter syndrome
03:38 - Making things silly and using a stage persona to overcome inner judgement
04:50 - Trust that you have great taste
06:56 - Getting and staying in the zone (flow state)  
13:07 - The future of music tech and Andrew’s thoughts on NFTs  
15:30 - The need for accessible technology