The CFB Podcast episode features composer Martin Romberg discussing his musical journey and recent projects. Martin recently released a new album and is currently working on various compositions, highlighting the lengthy process of creating classical music.

He emphasizes the importance of slowness in the creative process, contrasting it with the fast-paced modern world.

The conversation explores how deeply composers can connect to their work, sometimes leading to challenges in accepting feedback.

Martin discusses the evolution of music dissemination, from sheet music to recordings, and its impact on composers. The discussion touches upon the wide array of choices available to modern composers, including software and styles, which can be overwhelming.

Martin shares his perspective on composition as an intuitive process, comparing it to catching butterflies already existing in the universe.

The podcast addresses the challenges composers face in getting their work performed and recognized, emphasizing the need for composers to be proactive in promoting their music.

Martin expresses a positive outlook on the rise of AI in music, seeing it as an opportunity for composers to focus on creativity and authenticity.

The episode concludes with Martin discussing his inspirations, including Tolkien, and his future aspirations to compose an opera, aiming for a renewal of the genre.

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