Tony Moss: Crafting Joy Through Sound

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

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https://www.tonymoss.me/

https://iamlife.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mosstony
https://linktr.ee/tonymoss

https://www.iamlifeproject.org/