Ep 8 - Alan Theisen Making Noise Podcast

Each episode description always begins with one quote from the guest. With Alan Theisen - composer, performer, educator, author, and fan of peaty scotch - I don't think even 100 quotes would cover the  intensity, depth, and all-around enjoyment of this conversation, but here are five: 1) "Follow dumb ideas." 2) “I think comfort is a value that our society has that often does more damage than it does good.” 3) “...and then he mouths, ‘WTF?!’” 4) “I stared at a candle for 45 minutes. It was incredible.” 5) “I think purpose is an extension of empathy. And I think people who are devoid of empathy have no purpose.” No stone was left unturned. We drank some scotch and traversed a myriad of topics in great depth. To quote Alan one last time, "you are in for the full 150-minute experience. Pull up a chair. Here we go." 

Please enjoy episode 8 of the Making Noise Podcast. 

Go to Alan's website to learn more about his work and multi-faceted career:https://alantheisen.com/

Check out his ensemble MIATp (with duo partner Megan Ihnen, guest on Episode 6 of the Making Noise Podcast):https://miatp.com/

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-noise-podcast/id1540191908

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0THZ9JPnPTk7S0A9hbFm3B?si=QVHazdD1TCi5XZ9iMdJxNA

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBaiw-p9pO12oAGlV1BUkPNk6K-62igrJ