The Sound of Everything ft. Donald Ma (Shojin)

Today, Donald and I explore music and sound not just as entertainment, but as medicine, culture, science—and maybe even as the language of the universe! I also pick his brain on his connection to music as a DJ and how he creates which I feel like we could take on forever. We will have a part 2 .. Stay tuned!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Meeting Donald: A Musical Journey

01:52 Donald’s Spiritual Awakening and Artistic Growth

03:32 Exploring Donald’s Music and Online Presence

04:06 The Origin of Shogen and Gaming Influence

05:07 The Impact of Video Games on Personal Growth

07:42 Diving into Sound and Music Topics

09:04 Expansive Questions: The Universe as a Song

13:06 Cultural Uses of Sound and Music

26:50 New Scientific Discoveries in Sound and Music

29:57 The Lost Art of Music Videos

30:08 Visuals in Live Music Performances

32:05 Anime and Music: A Creative Fusion

33:53 Healing Power of Classical Music

35:52 Ambidextrous Writing and Personal Stories

38:22 The Sound of Joy

42:05 The Source of Music: Creation or Memory?

51:21 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts