Eggs 390: Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music with Josh Rogosin
Episode description
Summary
In this episode of EGGS: The Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike engage in a deep conversation with audio producer Josh Rogosin, exploring his journey from theater to audio production, the evolution of the Tiny Desk Concerts, and his new ventures with Global Sound Concerts and Ghostlight Concerts. They discuss the importance of field recording, ambisonic techniques, and the impact of technology on music experiences. Josh shares memorable performances, the challenges of capturing live music, and his aspirations for the future as he transitions into entrepreneurship.
Bio for Josh: Josh Rogosin defined the sound of NPR‘s popular music series, Tiny Desk concerts. His mixes have been heard on YouTube over a billion times. Now he’s starting 2 new series, Global Sound and Ghost Light concerts. He's traveling the world finding musicians where they are from, to learn why being from that place inspires them to make music. He’s the Anthony Bourdain of music discovery. But instead of food, Rogosin’s passion for travel is guided by his quest to seek out new music in far flung places all over the globe. Support josh’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/joshrogosin
Takeaways
- Mexico is a vibrant mix of cultures and traditions.
- Josh's journey into audio production began with theater.
- Tiny Desk Concerts revolutionized how live music is presented.
- Global Sound Concerts aims to explore music across cultures.
- Field recording techniques enhance the authenticity of sound.
- Ambisonic recording creates immersive audio experiences.
- Capturing live music is about more than just sound quality.
- Technology bridges the gap between live and virtual experiences.
- Journalism plays a crucial role in music discovery.
- Transitioning to entrepreneurship opens new creative avenues.
Chapters
00:00 Cultural Roots and Personal Connection
02:51 The Journey to Audio Production
06:03 The Evolution of Tiny Desk Concerts
08:49 Global Sound Concerts: A New Chapter
12:08 Field Recording Techniques and Experiences
14:54 Ambisonic Recording and Spatial Audio
17:45 Capturing Live Music: The Art of Sound
21:09 The Impact of Technology on Music Experiences
23:55 The Role of Journalism in Music Discovery
27:09 Memorable Performances and Unique Challenges
30:05 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
32:52 Future Aspirations and Global Sound Concerts
36:05 Connecting with Artists and Building Community
Credits:
Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar
Produced by Ryan Roghaar
Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM
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