When we pursue passions, especially in a group, a decision needs to be made that the pursuit of the thing will be a way to make money.
Making sure everyone is aligned to the goal while still maintaining the love for the thing is a challenge many people face. How do we do this without selling ourselves out?
Banana Chant has an amazing outlook on this balance, and as a group, they find that balance seamlessly. It's not easy, but they talk about it openly in an effort to make sure that it is the thing that drives them, not the money.
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Today is a More In Common first…a full band…Banana Chant. They are an up-and-coming Alternative Rock Band located in Miami, Florida. With influences such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Young The Giant, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles, Banana Chant's music is deeply rooted in an authentic appreciation for good old-fashioned rock and roll.
A 4 piece band made up of Gilexson (Singer/Songwriter), Tanis Perez (Guitarist), Vanessa Faith (Bassist), and Doof (Drummer), Banana Chant strives to make music that they personally like to hear. It is not for monetary gain but for the love of music that keeps Banana Chant going. They have one EP released, "The Balloon Room," and an album, "Paying off Student Loans," which was released on March 20, 2021.
Their most recent video, "Floating," is the bands' self-proclaimed magnum opus. A song about isolation and addition, providing a haunting ghostlike quality with relaxed drums and a colorful bassline. The chorus is euphoric as Gilexson's falsetto and Vanessa's harmonies drift directly into your heart.
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Topics we discuss:
- Balancing monetary goals and the purity of the music
- Understanding roles and strengths in a group
- Division of labor
- Their process of music creation
- Breaking news from Vanessa
- What 'Can't Believe' means from Gio himself
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Credits:
Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
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