About this episodeJeff Goldblum discusses his fourth album 'Still Blooming,' emphasizing a philosophy of continuous growth and l…AI summary
Jeff Goldblum discusses his fourth album 'Still Blooming,' emphasizing a philosophy of continuous growth and lifelong learning in both music and acting. He details the serendipitous collaborations with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Scarlett Johansson, which originated from personal connections on the set of 'Wicked' and through shared artistic interests. Goldblum reflects on his journey as a late bloomer, his early musical beginnings, and his enduring passion for jazz performance.
Key takeaways 5
Philosophy of Continuous Growth: Goldblum cites acting teacher Sandy Meisner's advice that it takes 20 years of continual work to truly call oneself an actor or musician, emphasizing that 'continual digging is even more important than how you're what you're doing.'
Serendipitous Collaboration: The album features high-profile guests like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, whose collaborations were not pre-planned but emerged naturally from warm interactions on the 'Wicked' movie set.
Late Bloomer Mindset: Goldblum identifies as a late bloomer, noting he had children at an older age and feels his acting and music are better than ever, attributing this to being a 'humble student' surrounded by talented peers.
Album Structure: The new album is split between instrumentals and tracks featuring guest singers, a format they expanded upon from previous projects due to the excitement of the ideas.
Musical Origins: Goldblum discovered his love for jazz around age 10 after being assigned an arrangement of 'Autumn Leaves' by his teacher Tommy Emmel, which sparked a self-driven desire to master the instrument.
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“It takes 20 years to really call yourself an actor after continual work, just like it does to be a real musician or an athlete or anything. You know, you got to put in the 10,000 hours or however many and then a lifetime of continual potentially if you get opportunities and you have the intent and focus potential progress.”
▶ 2:08Goldblum explaining his philosophy on mastery and growth, referencing his teacher Sandy Meisner.
“Continual digging is even more important than how you're what you're doing. Exactly. Just keep digging.”
▶ 3:26Goldblum reinforcing the importance of ongoing effort and learning over static achievement.
“I'm a late bloomer. For instance, I just had kids for the first time in my life nine years ago... my acting feels like it's better than ever... And I'm still blooming.”
▶ 2:42Goldblum reflecting on his personal timeline and current creative peak.
“She said, 'My grandfather used to sing it to me all the time. I have a very special feeling about that song.'... That was meant to be. That was meant to be.”
▶ 0:07Goldblum describing the emotional connection that led to Ariana Grande's collaboration on the track 'I Don't Know Why I Love You Like I Do.'
“Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby. I can say this is mine. You can't take it.”
▶ 0:21Goldblum quoting a song lyric when asked about celebratory songs or moments of pride.
Chapters & Sections (48)▼
0:00Artist Discusses New Album and Inspirationchapter3
0:00Ariana Grande Discusses Her Upcoming Album
0:56Band Discusses New Album and Recording Process
1:30Interview about Life and Career
2:03Late Bloomer's Continued Growth and Learningchapter3
2:03Actor's Perspective on Career Development
2:47Reflecting on Personal Growth and Opportunities
3:12Reflection on Learning and Growth
3:38Discussing Lead Single and Collaborationchapter2
3:38Music Discussion and Album Collaboration
4:23Band Member's Musical Life and Collaboration
5:15Artist Collaborates with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Arivochapter4
5:15Artist Appreciation for Collaborators and Wicked
5:55Stephen Schwarz Music Performance Experience
6:28Personal Connection to a Familiar Song
6:58Cynthia Revo and Vera Lynn Singing
7:37Cynthia's Performance and Collaborationchapter3
7:37Meeting Again in a Classic Movie
8:12Cynthia's Powerful Performance at the Oscars
8:53Fan Discusses Ariana and Cynthia's Performances
9:47Discussing Musical Journey and Career Choiceschapter2
9:47Discussion about Stage Show Adaptation
10:19Actor's Musical Journey and Early Influences
11:23Learning Piano with Early Jazz Influenceschapter3
11:23Childhood Memories of Family and Music
11:58Discovering Jazz Music and Practice Routine
12:30Learning to Play the Instrument
12:58Learning Music and Getting First Piano Jobschapter2
12:58Learning Music and Getting First Jobs
13:35Actor Shares Piano Playing Experiences
14:23Jeff's Unconventional Piano Playing Experienceschapter2
14:23Weird Places Played on Piano Keys
14:57Aerosmith and White House Tour Memories
15:53Expectations of a Live Jazz Music Showchapter3
15:53Concert Experience with the Band
16:32Discussion of Music and Guest Singers
17:06Gratitude for Work Colleagues and Performance
17:29Celebrating Wicked Cast's Billboard Chart Historychapter3
17:29Discussion of Scatting in Wicked Songs
18:06Celebrity Discusses Billboard Chart History
18:48Celebratory Song Discussion and Identification
19:17Interview with a Successful Actorchapter3
19:17Interview with a Jukebox Analogy
19:59Creative Adventure and Career Fulfillment
20:39Reflecting on Life and Future Aspirations
21:30Discussing Future Music Projects and Collaborationschapter2
21:30Discussing Future Music Projects and Collaborations
22:10Discussing Collaboration and Album Appreciation
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