In this episode we explore our deep appreciation for live music and its unique and profound ability to bring people together. We expressed gratitude for the therapeutic effects of live music and its ability to help individuals process difficult emotions and its impact on the younger generation. We share why we’re thankful to see parents exposing their children to concerts on social media, and how live music experiences bring people together, fostering conversations between parents and children. We explore a personal moment where we saw our son perform live, and why that was a transformative experience, redefining our understanding of joy and live music.
Chris shares his gratitude for the ability to reflect this year, particularly in relation to his work on The Community-First Company on a forthcoming book about community building. In the book, he revisits his earliest experiences of feeling belonging and community at a concert featuring Saul Williams in Chicago, during which he felt a unique connection with the audience and the performer. He shares why this moment influenced his leadership approach, inspiring him to help organizations build meaningful communities for their employees and customers.
We explore our thankfulness for the therapeutic effects of live music and its ability to reach places that traditional talk therapy might not, and that the unique experience of live music allows for a deeper exploration of oneself that cannot be replicated by simply listening to music.
We celebrate the imperfect nature of live performance and why it’s memorable and impactful, highlighting the raw vulnerability of the artist giving us an opportunity to appreciate an artist's growth and development, particularly in live performances.
Artist discussed in the episode
- Amy Winehouse
- Saul Williams
- Grateful Dead
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