I really like the atmosphere of my podcast. Anyone who knows Chase knows that this podcast describes him very well. Chase takes his music very seriously, and he takes rock 'n roll very seriously. He yearns to bring back the days of "real rock n' roll", as he calls it. Chase is also slightly monotonous when speaking, which makes his singing even more powerful. In that sense, I think this podcast capture the essence of Chase and his music making very well. However, my podcast certainly isn't perfect. One thing that I don't necessarily like is that I don't have much time of Chase singing without a voice over. This was difficult for me. I thought I would easily be stuck within the time limit set on the assignment, but as I made the podcast, I found it becoming far longer than I had anticipated. I wish I would have been able to allow more time for the music to simply play, but I found so much of Chase's insight on music to be fascinating. I couldn't figure out what I wanted to cut, so I left most of it. In the end, I tried to find a balance, with music playing in the background at almost all times.
What did you learn about yourself as an artist while creating this project?
I found that I have many fascinations as an artist. I generally used to believe that I only had an interest in cinematography when it came to art. However, I'm beginning to find that I appreciated this project a bit. Despite not necessarily agreeing with Chase in every aspect, I appreciate his commitment to his art. I'm beginning to find myself fascinated with music as an art form. I've always loved music, but I haven't truly taken the time to pick up theory. I think now might be the time.
What does it mean to you to be a Mormon artist?
To me, I think being a Mormon artist can go a long way. I realize that many believe that being a Mormon artist means that all art you create needs to have some connection to religion or even our Church. I don't necessarily agree with this view. In fact, I don't even believe that all Mormon art needs to be happy. I think the Spirit can speak to many in different senses, and sometimes I think tragedy can speak to many more than melodramatic cheese. That isn't to say that Mormon artists should condone overtly sexual or gratuitously violent media, but I think it means that we shouldn't shrink away from some of the harsher realities of life. I think the most important aspect of Mormon art is making sure that the Spirit is with you. With the Spirit, you can create all sorts of art that can speak to a wide variety of peoples and cultures. Sometimes, I think nonmembers need a reminder that we are not that different from them, and are not trying to belittle them in any sense. I think the most important aspect of art as a Mormon is connecting to people in some emotional sense.
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