Song Minded with Amir Khostavan

Why Michael Jackson's Thriller is One of the Best Albums Ever

The conversation methodically explores the iconic album 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson, highlighting its minimalistic songwriting and its profound influence on pop culture and the music industry. The chapters cover the introduction to Thriller, the aura of the album, individual track analyses, and the impact of Thriller on music and culture. Takeaways * Iconic album with minimalistic songwriting * Influence on pop culture and music industry

Album Review: Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall"

Amir Khostavan takes listeners on a journey through Michael Jackson's debut on Epic Records with the album 'Off the Wall.' Exploring iconic tracks and themes, Amir provides a comprehensive review of the record, its impact, and its influence on Jackson's later work. Takeaways * Off the Wall: A Journey Through Michael Jackson's Debut on Epic Records * Exploring the Iconic Tracks and Themes of Off the Wall Chapters * 00:00 Legacy of Off the Wall

Making Music with Suno. Why does it feel wrong?

In this episode, I break down what it's like as a music producer and songwriter to embrace working with Suno AI. I talk about the pros, the cons, and why I like using it as a TOOL to help me become more music that I care about, while allowing me to focus on what I love to do, which is being a songwriter and a performer.