A Chat with We Are All Fossils Part 1

Curious Goldfish

The Art of Connection Through Music: An Interview with We Are All Fossils

In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English engages in a deep exploration of music's power to connect people, using the Ubuntu philosophy of collective achievement. The podcast features an interview with Deist, the South African musician behind the project 'We Are All Fossils', now based in Great Britain.

The discussion embraces the emotional and communal aspects of music, highlighting Deist's journey from covering songs to creating original music inspired by listeners' stories through the 'Songs for Strangers' project.

Deist shares his experiences of musical evolution, noting the influence of artists like Sufjan Stevens, Damien Rice, and Gregory Alan Isakov. The episode concludes with Deist’s performance of 'Mountains', a song encapsulating hope and connection, embodying the episode's central theme of finding unity and shared humanity through music.

00:00 Introduction: The Competitive Nature of Music

01:08 Welcome to Curious Goldfish: A Music Podcast

01:43 The Magic of Music: Shared Connectedness

02:15 We Are All Fossils: A Unique Musical Project

02:50 The Power of Music: Connecting Strangers

03:08 Discovering We Are All Fossils: A Personal Journey

04:27 Interview with Deist: The Man Behind We Are All Fossils

05:47 The Story of We Are All Fossils: From South Africa to Great Britain

07:01 The Meaning Behind 'We Are All Fossils'

09:31 Musical Influences: Sufjan Stevens, Damien Rice, and Gregory Alan Isakov

11:59 Songs for Strangers: A Unique Musical Project

24:49 The Evolution of Sound: New Releases in 2023

28:10 The Story Behind 'Mountains': A Song of Hope

31:43 Live Performance: 'Mountains' by We Are All Fossils

34:35 Conclusion: Stay Curious