Although there’s tension between business and art, entrepreneurs and artists have notable similarities: They take risks, try new things, and are continually growing. On this show, we talk about the highs and lows of creating new businesses, new products, and new art. We also talk about the practices that keep us in the game, helping us focus on the real work.
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Grant Kirkhope is an Ivor Novello and World Soundtrack Award winning Scottish composer who has created the soundtrack for video games that have sold in excess of 40 million copies. He's worked on titles such as "GoldenEye," "Banjo-Kazooie," "Viva Piñata," "Donkey Kong," "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning," "Civilization: Beyond Earth," "Mario + Rabies Kingdom Battle," and many more. He also recently scored the feature film, "The King's Daughter," starring Pierce Brosnan and William Hurt, which won The People's Vote at The World Soundtrack Awards 2022.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Little Angels
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
- Mario + Rabbits Sparks of Hope, "For the Galaxy" by Grant Kirkhope
- Babyface Ray, "Count Money" (feat BossMan Dlow)
- DK Rap
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More conversations on artistic careers:
- Andrew Ausseon on "Spellbinders" and What Video Games Teach Us About Storytelling (ep. 12)
- Haze Kim on Street Dance, Feeling Powerful On Stage, and Friends Who Help You Grow and Feel Safe (ep. 11)
- Mike Drucker on Stand-Up Comedy, Sharing First Drafts, and Embracing Kindness in Comedy (ep. 10)
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
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