Creativity Across Mediums w/ Simon-Rys Landry
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In this episode, host Mat Landry chats with his brother, Simon-Rys Landry, a multi-talented artist currently studying at the University of Ottawa's theatre conservatory. Simon delves into the nuances of creativity, navigating artistic mediums, and balancing multiple passions. They also explore the meaning of authenticity, the evolution of Simon’s creative journey, and his insights on performance and artistry.
Episode Highlights
Simon’s Favourite Live Shows: Simon shares his most memorable live show experiences.
What Makes Live Experiences Memorable: A deep dive into what makes live performances unforgettable and how some experiences stand out more than others.
Looks & Cooperation vs. Talent: A quote segment discussing the balance of appearance, cooperation, and raw talent in the creative process.
Confidence vs. Talent: Simon discusses the development of confidence in performance and artistry.
Simon’s Artistic Journey: A reflection on Simon's creative evolution and how his journey has shaped his current path.
Artistic Burnout: The challenges of balancing multiple creative projects and how to manage burnout.
The Village of Collaboration: Simon explores the importance of the people around you in shaping your art.
What Does Authenticity Mean to Simon?: A conversation about staying true to oneself while drawing inspiration from others.
The Evolution of Simon’s Creativity: How Simon’s creativity has changed over time, including his thoughts on theatre versus music.
Biggest Lesson from Live Performance: Simon’s experience with live performance and what he's learned about being self-assured on stage.
Simon’s First Play Performance: A look back at Simon's first experience performing in a play.
Up Next in Simon’s Artistic Journey: A glimpse into the future of Simon's artistic path.
Simon’s Dream Role: What role would Simon love to play in the future?
The Dreamfest Game: Simon creates his dream music festival lineup.
Key Takeaways
Creativity is fluid, and balancing multiple artistic passions requires dedication and self-awareness.
Live experiences are made memorable by emotional connections, spontaneity, and the atmosphere.
Confidence plays an essential role in performance, and it can be developed over time, often through experience.
Authenticity is about staying true to your vision while being open to learning and evolving from the art and people around you.
Artistic burnout is real and can happen when balancing too many projects. It’s important to manage energy and take breaks.
Collaboration is key, and the support of others in your artistic community can be transformative.
Theatre and music, though different, both contribute to Simon's evolving artistic identity, each influencing the other in unique ways.
Guest Spotlight
Simon-Rys Landry is a multi-talented artist currently studying at the University of Ottawa's theatre conservatory. With a background in both theatre and music, Simon navigates the intersection of various creative disciplines. His work explores the meaning of authenticity in art, performance, and collaboration, and he’s passionate about how these elements shape his artistic journey. Simon continues to evolve creatively, with a focus on theatre and an interest in expanding his artistic boundaries.
Instagram: @rys.simon
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
