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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons says that to perform a song authentically, you have to truly feel it, not just fake it.

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Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain | Lex Fridman Podcast #469

@ Lex Fridman

Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain | Lex Fridman Podcast #469

05/19/25

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a16z Cast

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The best work comes when artists are true to themselves, and the audience will resonate with that authenticity.

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The best artists are those who stay true to themselves, as their authenticity resonates with the audience.

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The audience is best served when they receive the real version of the artist, rather than a watered-down version to please others.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

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I think it's essential to focus on the emotional impact of music rather than just technical perfection, as true artistry comes from conveying feelings.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

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At the end of the day, a concert is about connecting with the audience and bringing emotion into the performance, rather than worrying about mistakes.

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Manuel Barrueco

07/17/19

@ tonebase Guitar

I find that if I try to create stress or problems artificially, it doesn't work; genuine experiences are what lead to great performances.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

I aim to create real moments in the studio that feel authentic, even if they don't sound perfect; it's about capturing something that really happened.

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Pepe Romero

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@ tonebase Guitar

Playing music that you love is important because it brings out the best within you, which is what the world needs.

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Young Zhao

09/21/24

@ EO

In the AI era, authenticity and genuineness will become rare, as it's easy to produce fabricated content with AI. My advice is to remain true to yourself and be real.