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David Bertok on His Neoclassical Album: ONE
After 12 years as a composer for media, David Bertok is branching out into the world of concert music with his most recent project, ONE, which will be released in October. He joins Christine in this episode to discuss his journey through music, his belief in the human touch of music, and the perfection in imperfection and experimentation.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
*David’s background from Germany to LA
*The value of a wide range of skills
*With new technology is human creativity necessary?
*Will AI make us appreciate live performances and creativity more in the future?
*What AI cannot do.
*What is the composing process for “ONE”
*David’s favorite pieces
*Improvising Baroque Counterpoint?
*Why create a neoclassical?
*From the DAW to the recording stage
*The advantages of live instruments
*The perfection in imperfection
*Advice for aspiring musicians
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Composer of the award winning feature films "Peace by Chocolate" and "Botero", David Bertok writes for film, TV and the concert hall. After graduating from music college in Germany, David enjoyed a busy career as a live musician touring Europe with progressive rock bands opening for acts such as Scorpions and Saga. His band, Subsignal, reached the German album charts twice during his tenure as keyboarder, songwriter, lyricist and producer.
In 2012, he relocated to Los Angeles on a Fulbright Scholarship admitted to the famed Scoring for Motion Picture and Television Program at USC. David's creativity extends to songwriting, producing and more. After 12 years as a composer for media, David is branching out into the world of concert music with his most recent project, ONE, which will be released in October.
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CHRISTINE SMITH
Christine Smith is co-founder and co-owner of Frosted Lens Entertainment, an entertainment and informational content development company. Prior to her work at Frosted Lens, she held the position of Sound & Music Director/Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios. Her work has been heard in award-winning films, commercials, and promotional videos. She is currently the host and editor of the podcast "Musicians vs the World" where she explores the many aspects of Musician life.
A classically trained pianist, Christine studied with concert pianists Adelina Krivoshena and Asya Markova in her youth. She continued her studies in Piano Performance at Brigham Young University studying with Dr. Jeffrey Shumway and Dr. Scott Holden.
Since then Christine has enjoyed performing in solo recitals and in collaboration with various musicians, bands, and ensembles across the country. Though her first love is classical music, she has had the pleasure of working and learning from great musicians of all genres. She has performed as soloist, collaborator, and conductor. And because she loves teaching almost as much as she loves performing, she coaches a few favorite piano students in her home-town studio.
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