Crafting Joyful Experiences Through Music with Seth Casana

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Wake Up Excited!

Brad Frost

10 episodes

3 weeks ago

Inspiring conversations with exuberant humans about how to live a creative, fulfilling, and authentic life. Hosted by enthusiasm enthusiast, Brad Frost. We experience a brief moment of truth when we first wake up in the morning. Before the cold shower of reality, our infinite to-do lists, and macro-level woes seize our consciousness. We experience a brief moment of excitement — and this pure moment tells us something important about ourselves. There are people out there who seem to move through life with intention, authenticity, creativity, kindness, and enthusiasm. And they do this despite the deeply inperfect world we inhabit. This podcast is an attempt to learn from these people. Through wide-ranging conversations, Wake Up Excited explores guests' passions, interests, enthusiasms, and philosophy of life.

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Crafting Joyful Experiences Through Music with Seth Casana

Wake Up Excited!

1 hour 22 minutes

1 month ago

Crafting Joyful Experiences Through Music with Seth Casana

I talk with Seth Casana, an entertainment consultant at BigWig Productions, DJ, and musician based in Fredericksburg, VA. At first glance, Seth appears unassuming, but his stage presence is unforgettable. He's known for his soulful funk performances in unique costumes, including a moped helmet with bowling trophies and samurai armor made from computer keyboards. Seth was a crucial part of my Frostapalooza concert, bringing both his band, Elby Brass, and infectious energy. We explore the power of live music, the importance of shared joyful experiences, the arts as a profession vs. a practice, the effort behind creating fun experiences, the role of humor and whimsy in tough times, and tips for cultivating creativity.

Topics discussed:

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:49) - Supporting the Show
(02:18) - Starting the Conversation
(02:35) - Seth's Journey in Music
(03:01) - Entertainment Consulting Explained
(07:47) - Challenges and Decisions
(12:45) - The Magazine Venture
(18:04) - Pursuing Creative Passions
(33:56) - The Role of Music in Society
(38:54) - DJing vs. Live Performance
(41:59) - The DJ's Litmus Test: Is My Set Working?
(42:22) - The Power of Music in Human Connection
(45:34) - Live DJing vs. Pre-recorded Sets
(48:37) - The Impact of COVID on Live Music
(56:30) - Creating Joy with the Walking Disco
(01:02:10) - The Role of Humor and Levity in Creativity
(01:07:38) - The Importance of Live Music and Community
(01:15:43) - Music as a Universal Language
(01:19:09) - Where to Find More About Seth and His Projects