EP13 - Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers and Liquid BlooM
“Whatever planet I’m from, we’re really into sound.” 😃
On this special podcast with Amani Friend, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Desert Dwellers as well as Liquid Bloom’s upcoming sets at Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.
This conversation is a kind of thoughtful meditation on what it takes to be a professional, conscious musician on an inspired mission. It was a delight to learn about Amani’s history, his “Music Beyond Borders” motto as well as his “Ancient future”philosophies that drive his musical offerings.
Liquid Bloom is a music project spearheaded by producer Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers. The project blends downtempo, ambient, world, and psychedelic elements to create a mesmerizing sound that is both meditative and energizing. Liquid Bloom has worked with artists from around the world such as Poranguí, Deya Dova, Mose, Savej, Temple Step Project, and Darpan, as well as collaborative projects with Paul Stamets, Dr Joe Dispensza and Ram Dass, drawing inspiration from nature and the power of music to heal and inspire. Liquid Bloom’s unique and uplifting sound has gained a dedicated following internationally, and is a must-see for fans of electronic and world music alike. Whether performing live or in the studio, Liquid Bloom strives to create a sonic prayer for healing and transformation, infusing each track with magic and wonder.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Amani’s childhood and earliest musical experiences
The Bodhisattva Vow and how it informs everything Amani does
Fun story of of the first meeting between Amani and Trevor Moontribe
Collaborations and how Desert Trax label came to be
How to deal with perfectionism in creativity/audio engineering
Great advise for artist-preneurs/entrepreneurs
DD Mycelium Network: KEEPERS OF THE FIRE, DEVA DOVA, BLOOMURIAN, MOSE, DAVID SATORI, MORILLO, PORANGUI, VIR MCKOY, EVAN FRASER, DAVID STARFIRE, GONZALO, DRUMPSYDER, JANAX PACHA
LINKS:
Liquid Bloom Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/16N7BvvGgw3jvmXBSn0hVS?si=gOKe4QojSja2D2pp3Lzr6w
Desert Dwellers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EN5zX1Q2W7qcesyatdUfO?si=XyK48vNjTviB53W4c9EFhQ