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EPISODE 84: Write From the Heart | Douglas Ray Jaffe on Music, Meaning & Staying the Course
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EPISODE 84: Write From the Heart | Douglas Ray Jaffe on Music, Meaning & Staying the Course
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In today's episode, I'm excited to be here with Douglas Ray Jaffe, musician, poet, and modern-day philosopher and reflect on what it really means to create from the soul in a world obsessed with virality. I'm asking all the questions starting with the foundations of Douglas’s creative process, his views on timeless literature, and his mission to blend deep lyrical meaning with modern sound. From Bob Dylan to ancient sages, he pulls from a broad spectrum of influence to create music that resonates beyond the moment.
Douglas also opens up about his life outside music, including his journey as a scrap metal broker, and how discipline, patience, and purpose drive both his art and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a creative just starting down your road or a seasoned business owner, Douglas’s views on staying the course, embracing failure, and writing from the heart will leave you inspired to take the next step in your own journey.
What you’ll learn:
- Songwriting from the soul vs. a formula.
- The spiritual and emotional side of creativity.
- The power of discipline, consistency, and daily practice.
Key Moments
1:18 - Douglas shares his songwriting philosophy
9:10 - The power of connection through songwriting
11:55 - Collaborating across genres and generations
19:35 - Why contentment is greater than happiness in creative work
Favorite Quote
“A tear is a definition of truth. To get to the truth, you’re going to have to cry a few tears—and there’s nothing shameful about that.” - Douglas
Connect with DouglasDouglas Ray Jaffe is an author, poet, and modern-day philosopher whose words challenge conventional thinking and offer profound insights into the human experience. His work delves deep into themes of existence, consciousness, and the intricate connections that bind us all.
His book, “Who Is Douglas Ray? Lyrics, Writings, and Poems,” is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Douglas-Ray-Lyrics-Writings/dp/B08QLMR2WD
His musings were recognized by a friend for their poetry and lyrical possibilities.
Douglas Ray Jaffe teamed up with award-winning producer Craig Brandwein to set his lyrics and musings to music.
The Douglas Ray Jaffe Project is an expansive undertaking. It is a collaborative project, seeking musicians and voices that fit each song and its sensibilities, regardless of genre.
In the spirit of groups like Broken Social Scene, Animal Collective, The Six One Five Collective, and Moonsville Collective, The Douglas Ray Jaffe project is an experiment as a musical collective.
Three songs have already been released:
“Gullability”
“For Rachel”
“One More”
The EP is called NO BOUNDS and is available on Spotify and more. Each song is a distinctly different treatment.
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