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A Chat with Cereus Bright: Spiritual Journey Takes Artist to Mexico
Episode 3022nd July 2024 • Curious Goldfish • Jason English
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Cereus Bright's Journey: Realignment and Revelations in Mexico City

In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English dives deep into the life and recent transformations of musician Tyler Anthony, also known as Cereus Bright. Tyler shares his journey from Knoxville, Tennessee to the bustling Mexico City, where he is involved with the creative community space, Casa de Copas. Touching upon themes of artistic integrity, personal discovery, and the challenges of the music industry, Tyler discusses his struggles with faith, the disillusionment with rigid binaries, and the quest for meaning in a complex world. The conversation elaborates on the nuances of his new album 'Anything,' highlighting songs like 'Boys' and 'Don't You Fake It Too,' which explore existential inquiries and storytelling intricacies. The session concludes with Tyler performing unplugged versions of his new songs, emphasizing the album's atmospheric and richly layered sound.


00:00 Introduction and Existential Crisis

00:27 A Call from an Old Friend

01:04 Curious Goldfish Podcast Introduction

01:43 Tyler Anthony's Journey

02:39 Moving to Mexico City

03:27 Casa de Copas: A New Beginning

04:12 Interview with Tyler Anthony

04:55 The Vision for Casa de Copas

05:57 Challenges and Hopes for Artists

20:25 The New Album: A Creative Shift

29:54 Exploring Themes in the Album

30:17 Hopeful and Optimistic Tones

30:48 Layered Sounds and Wall of Sound

32:20 Influences and Inspirations

35:59 Personal Stories Behind the Lyrics

38:39 The Complexity of Human Experience

44:13 Curiosity and Openness in Music

59:56 Upcoming Album and Future Plans

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