PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

Jade Green & David Mackenzie
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PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

Jade Green (writer) and David Mackenzie (composer) delve deep into the creative process, speaking to a wide range of innovators, rule-breakers and experts to get to the root of what drives us as artists.

  1. Don’t Sign That Contract!

    24 JUN

    Don’t Sign That Contract!

    Jade and David discuss how competitive reality TV has shaped our perception of artists, and the abuses of power that can happen in creative contract negotiations. They share their own experiences with dodgy contracts, and explore how to advocate for yourself. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    33 min
  2. Neurodivergence, Burnout, and the Art Life

    3 JUN

    Neurodivergence, Burnout, and the Art Life

    David and Jade talk about autism, doing too much, and the power of animals for managing burnout. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    26 min
  3. The Enigmatic Allure of Aphex Twin

    15 APR

    The Enigmatic Allure of Aphex Twin

    We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode David talks about discovering Aphex Twin and learning something new about identity and creativity.  Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    30 min
  4. Films Helped Me Realise I’m Bisexual

    26 MAR

    Films Helped Me Realise I’m Bisexual

    We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode, Jade talks about a moment in Singin' in the Rain that unlocked a new facet of her sexuality. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    33 min
  5. My Computer Died and I Lost My Album!

    5 MAR

    My Computer Died and I Lost My Album!

    It's every composer's worst nightmare. David shares how he lost a year’s worth of work on his album when his computer died. He talks to Jade about his addiction to the creative process, and the lessons learned from death and rebirth. At the end of the episode you can hear the only track that survived the catastrophe, ‘A Place You Know’. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    35 min
  6. Emotional Pain and ‘The Substance’ (2024)

    12 FEB

    Emotional Pain and ‘The Substance’ (2024)

    Jade talks about the panic attack she experienced while watching Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    23 min
  7. Collaborating from the Heart with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie

    22 JAN

    Collaborating from the Heart with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie

    Jade sits down with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie to talk about their recent collaboration on a new piece of music, ‘Transition’, which you can hear at the end of the episode. They discuss drawing on emotional experiences, balancing work with mental health, and how the story of the music came together during the making of the piece. Support the track on Spotify. Find out more about Denise’s work here. Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:   Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    53 min
  8. Everything You’ve Been Told About Storytelling is Wrong

    03/09/2024

    Everything You’ve Been Told About Storytelling is Wrong

    Jade and David discuss the art of storytelling through writing and music. They talk about: How stories can be made into a somatic experienceUnderstanding character motivation and creating ‘real’ peopleThe perfectly ambiguous ending of Twin Peaks: The ReturnHow we can make stories that will change the world for the better‘The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.’ Read The Speed of Darkness by Muriel Rukeyser Music and production by David Mackenzie FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon for exclusive content and 1:1 artist support. Find us on socials:  Twitter Instagram Facebook TikTok Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie

    49 min
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Jade Green (writer) and David Mackenzie (composer) delve deep into the creative process, speaking to a wide range of innovators, rule-breakers and experts to get to the root of what drives us as artists.

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  • Creator
    Jade Green & David Mackenzie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing
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    PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

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