In this conversation, Jesse Brede and Tony Moss explore the intersection of music, spirituality, and healing through ayahuasca ceremonies. They discuss the profound influence of Tony's musical background, the transformative power of ayahuasca, and the role of music in creating a healing environment. The conversation also delves into the creation of the I Am Life music label, the significance of gratitude in personal healing, and the release of Tony's new album, Joy, which aims to blend various musical influences into a cohesive experience. Tony explores the profound impact of music on social experiences, the definition and essence of medicine music, and the collaborative process of creating music with notable artists. He emphasizes the importance of trust in the producer-artist relationship, the central theme of joy in his work, and the duality of life experiences. The discussion also touches on the sensual connection with nature and the artistic expression of masculinity.

Chapters
00:00 Musical Influences and Unique Background
05:49 Ayahuasca and Spiritual Transformation
11:52 The Role of Music in Ceremony
18:01 Creating the I Am Life Music Label
23:50 The Power of Gratitude and Healing
29:54 The Joy Album: A Musical Journey
36:35 The Power of Music in Social Settings
37:35 Defining Medicine Music
38:29 The Essence of Medicine Music
39:30 Collaborations with Notable Artists
41:19 The Journey of Song Creation
43:28 The Role of a Producer
50:13 Trust and Collaboration in Music Production
56:08 Joy as a Central Theme
01:00:28 Embracing Duality and Paradox
01:07:30  The Sensual Connection with Nature

Follow Tony Moss:
https://www.tonymoss.me/
https://iamlife.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mosstony
https://linktr.ee/tonymoss
https://www.iamlifeproject.org/

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Tony Moss: Crafting Joy Through Sound

Bio:
Austin native Jesse Brede has been setting dance floors afire with his original take on multi-genre bass-music since 1998, but his industry savvy doesn’t stop there. The self-taught entrepreneur has tried his hand and succeeded at nearly every endeavor in the business. From founding his own record label and talent agency to the practical application of video and sound technologies, Brede has become a staple in the bass community. 

Brede ventured into a new territory of music production in 2009, where he came to fully embody the definition of multi-genre bass music. Brede’s composition and DJ sets continuously defy the limits of any one particular category. An avid storyteller behind the decks, he has become notorious for affecting the emotions of listeners while teasing with expectation. Brede has shared the stage with a group of artists as diverse as his sound, such as Deadmau5, The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, Kaskade and Bonobo at highly-esteemed events. He has also established quite the reputation with appearances at Euphoria Camping and Music Festival, Great North Festival, Insomniac’s Nocturnal Festival and Art Outside. 

Brede founded Gravitas Recordings in 2011, a record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for artists to showcase their work. The label’s mantra is “Doing Good with Good Music”, making it more than just a music platform, but also an outlet to fulfill philanthropic initiatives. In true Brede fashion, the brand refuses to be compromised by genre limitations and continues to raise money for various charitable causes through different compilations. Gravitas has worked with over 300 artists to release over 110 EP, albums, and compilations. The brand’s primary focus is to release quality music that is accessible to anyone with Gravitas’ signature “pay-what-you-want” business model.

Jesse is also the owner of Lion’s Share Digital, a full-service digital media and web development firm that has worked with a plethora of clients in the music industry and beyond. In January 2014, Brede founded Pivotal Agency, a booking and management agency, with Cole Jones where he manages Beats Antique, CloZee, and Cristina Soto. 

In 2017, Jesse launched Gravitas Create which is a music production education platform and community. 

A true master of his art, Brede makes his work appear as effortless as play. He finds fulfillment in assisting and serving others, and his integrity speaks for itself. Expansion seems to be the universal theme when contemplating Jesse’s fierce future vision, as he would like to see all facets of the creative world represented in his daily life.

A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Our initial guests include Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, Cloudchord, and Chad Cisneros of Tritonal.

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Tony Moss: Crafting Joy Through Sound

A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede