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Episode #28Isaiah is a young, powerhouse, prolific violinist and composer who has high standards and deep thoughts. This was a lengthy episode, so for your context, the first hour breaks down his work, and the second hour dives into some broader philosophy, so you can do with that what you will. Please enjoy!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro1:23-Since the last episode (concerts/opportunities)2:33-Composer symposium in Austin, TX9:40-"I don't like most of what I do" / writing peaks13:10-Writing music using expectations / prolificacy17:55-Reminiscence / Evening With the Composers1:00:40-Book of Job / love / brokenness / sacrifice1:05:45-On Job's friends / spiritual warfare1:09:10-Connecting Job's story to music1:14:00-God using opportunities / outcomes / motivations1:20:00-God's omniscience / The Gospel1:28:20-Connection to musicianship / modern music industry / prayer1:33:45-Writing "new" music / conveying beauty / contrast1:37:40-True beauty / interestingness1:44:27-No one will say your message like you1:49:25-A rebuttal of only beautiful music matters1:54:40-Truth, beauty, "good music", benefits of genres1:58:33-Isaiah's example2:03:33-Outro
