Back Beat, Hip Pocket

Thoughts on music in order of appearance, one beat at a time. The personal music podcast of Tom Belknap, a drummer and songwriter from Rochester, NY.

Rube Goldberg's Orchestra

31 MAY 2024 · What makes music, music? How do we recognize one tradition of music from another? And what are we as songwriters creating when we create music?

Played 6m 52s
We Make Paper Hats

14 OCT 2023 · When fame was your only plan - and you've long-since forgone fame - what's the point of being a musician?

Played 5m 19s
Explicit

Artificial Intelligence and Songwriting

18 JUL 2023 · We seem to be talking a lot about artificial intelligence and its effect on creatives. But are we sure we understand what artificial intelligence is? This article delves into some of the more practical, non-sensationalized facts about what AI currently is and what it is not.

Played 16m 56s
Explicit

Smile Because it Happened

13 JUL 2022 · Continuing to discuss musical ideation, creativity and making the most of your limited creative time.

Played 11m 29s
Explicit

Thinking Musically

21 JUN 2022 · Music is a physical act. But how can we engage our brains in a way that will expand our minds as well as our musicianship?

Played 13m 3s