CTP S2EMarSpecial8 NOTES
CTP MUSIC WEEKS multiple days spanning a couple weeks of Music/Entertainment related Guests episodes that will be a lot of Fun and break mainly from Faith and/or Politics (unless the Guest goes there) focusing on “Entertainment” fare starting March 10th of 2025 including Benjamin Barnes, Lady Redneck, John Vento and his Nieds Hotel Band, Adam Blaylock (Heart Songs podcast), Jam Your Gram (Singing Telegrams, yes they are still a thing), Michael William (US Veteran and former Police Officer), Marcus Manderson (BarryManilow-esque, writes Jingles too), Kristi Jacques, "The Music God" CJPlain (relax folks, "Music" God as many Artists joke they are ROCK GOD's), HeIsTheArtist, Franklin Sane (for those that will get the Bowie reference), also focus on Music Censorship episode (including talk of “Professor Of Rock” Taboo Tunes YouTube shows), more.
CTP MUSIC WEEKS started Mon March 10th...
CTP (S2EMarSpeical8) Mar 2025 Music Weeks Wk 2 Ep 2: HeIsTheArtist
See buzzsprout Transcript for fuller/extended Show Notes (inc. related links) and Transcript Bonus
Transcript Bonus: "Music, Tv, Politics" TheLibertyBeacon piece
CTP (S2EMarSpeical8) Mar 2025 Music Weeks Wk 2 Ep 2: Confessions of a Fallen Angel: Music as a Path to Recovery
We explore the transformative power of music with Christian artist "He Is the Artist" and dive into his EP "Confessions of a Fallen Angel," an album inspired by addiction recovery and spiritual rebirth.
• Born in Queens, He Is the Artist (Alim Bassey) was discovered online singing covers before pursuing professional music
• The name "He Is the Artist" represents God as the ultimate creator, with influences from K-pop naming conventions
• "Confessions of a Fallen Angel" EP tracks the stages of addiction recovery while using Lucifer's fall as a metaphor
• The EP features creative covers of songs by Britney Spears, Erykah Badu, and Billie Holiday alongside original music
• Mental health themes permeate the EP, designed to help listeners feel less alone in their struggles
• Social media creates false impressions of others' lives, while focusing inward leads to true spiritual growth
• All life has value and meaning, even during our darkest moments
• God equips different people for different battles, which is why comparing journeys is counterproductive
• What matters most is being the best version of yourself, not measuring up to others' standards
