Back Beat, Hip Pocket

Thoughts on music in order of appearance, one beat at a time. The personal music podcast of Tom Belknap, a drummer and songwriter from Rochester, NY.

Rube Goldberg's Orchestra

31 MAG 2024 · What makes music, music? How do we recognize one tradition of music from another? And what are we as songwriters creating when we create music?

Ascoltato 6 min. 52 sec.
We Make Paper Hats

14 OTT 2023 · When fame was your only plan - and you've long-since forgone fame - what's the point of being a musician?

Ascoltato 5 min. 19 sec.
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Artificial Intelligence and Songwriting

18 LUG 2023 · We seem to be talking a lot about artificial intelligence and its effect on creatives. But are we sure we understand what artificial intelligence is? This article delves into some of the more practical, non-sensationalized facts about what AI currently is and what it is not.

Ascoltato 16 min. 56 sec.
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Smile Because it Happened

13 LUG 2022 · Continuing to discuss musical ideation, creativity and making the most of your limited creative time.

Ascoltato 11 min. 29 sec.
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Thinking Musically

21 GIU 2022 · Music is a physical act. But how can we engage our brains in a way that will expand our minds as well as our musicianship?

Ascoltato 13 min. 3 sec.