Bill Selak Talks
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April 15, 2025
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s Happy Face, the sixth song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is part of my 18-episode series, where I break down each track from the album, share the process, […]
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April 15, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, we’re diving into track five of Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. This episode unpacks the complexities of authenticity in education through the song “Happy Face.” I break down the bass lines and share how the joy of performing led me to reflect on the emotional masks we wear—especially in education. From […]
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You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s I Got Fired From Moondoggies, the fifth song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is part of my 18-episode series, where I break down each track from the album, […]
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Rising Decline Revisited: I Got Fired From Moondoggies… From Surf Shop to Fire Engine [Part 9 of 18]
January 22, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we’re diving into track five of Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. This episode unpacks the hilarious (and insightful) story behind “I Got Fired from Moondoggies,” written by our singer Brent after—well—you guessed it, getting fired from a surf shop. We’ll talk about the bridge (both the musical kind and the life […]
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December 19, 2024
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s Lemonade, the fourty song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is part of my 18-episode series, where I break down each track from the album, share the process, and […]
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December 19, 2024 • 13 mins
In this episode, I talk about the creation and meaning behind “Lemonade,” the fourth track from Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. I reflect on the heaviness of life and how art, particularly music, serves as a refuge and a means of processing emotions.I discuss the importance of creating art for the sake of expression, […]
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November 16, 2024
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s Carousel, the second song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is part of my 18-episode series, where I break down each track from the album, share the process, and […]
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November 16, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, I dive into the collaborative magic of music and how it transforms into lessons for the classroom. Reflecting on my journey with my punk rock band, Rising Decline, and the newly remixed track “Carousel,” I explore how being present and relying on others—whether in a band or a classroom—creates something greater than […]
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October 25, 2024
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s Picture Framed Candle, the second song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is part of my 18-episode series, where I break down each track from the album, share the […]
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October 25, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, join me as we dive into the second track of Rising Decline’s unreleased album, Camden Road. Discover the magic of AI in music production as I remix “Picture Framed Candle” using Logic Pro’s stem splitter. This innovative tool allows me to breathe new life into our old punk rock tracks by separating […]
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