

Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee
Derrick Gee
Speaks Volumes sits down with the remarkable individuals who make a unique contribution to the music industry. Hosted by professional music fan Derrick Gee, Speaks Volumes uncovers the stories behind our favourite artists and songs via thoughtful and granular conversations, gifting us with a deeper appreciation for the music we know and love.
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May 9, 2023 • 58min
26 Thoughts on AI & Music
I asked you guys to submit your thoughts on AI and here are my fav answers. You guys are smart smart!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Newsletter aside
04:26 - Level Set
07:43 - Art & Humanity
18:13 - Intelligence
23:16 - Artist Impact
28:05 - Jobs
35:45 - The Listener’s Responsibilities
46:00 - Copyright & Regulations
56:10 - Conclusions
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About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
#ai #futureofmusic

May 2, 2023 • 57min
Low End Theory & Cultural Institutions w/ KITTENS
Welcome DJ KITTENS to Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes. In this episode, KITTENS enlightens me on the cultural impact of LA's club night Low End Theory.
00:00 Introduction
06:34 What is the Low End Theory?
10:50 The Audiences and their experience
18:30 Why the club was so influential for artists?
22:56 How did LET got its reputation as an experimental community?
27:30 The relation between Los Angeles and Low End Theory
30:19 A message from Truntable Lab
31:02 The influence of Low End Theory on Kittens (as a DJ)
38:45 Differences of being a DJ at Low End Theory
42:21 The lasting impact of Low End Theory after its end
45:00 Can there be something like Low End Theory today?
50:16 Cultural institutions and space/physical materiality
52:25 Closing remarks
Check out Kittens!
Website: http://www.iamkittens.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkittens
Check out Kittens podcast SHE/HER/THEY!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheherthey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamKITTENS/featured
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58teMEKYZuFE8h37h0UYAj?si=6fff94c6fd4c438b
Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/
Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick...
About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!

Apr 18, 2023 • 49min
How To Get Into Jazz
Sharing my personal experience, and love for jazz.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Why You Should Get Into Jazz
02:35 - My “Qualifications”
07:48 - Miles Davis Starting Point
12:38 - Modes
17:01 - AD
18:00 - Labels
33:10 - Fav artists
36:35 - Problems with Jazz
43:04 - Appendix
Show Notes
Tokyo Jazz Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tMEcX42IaNSQGI3JVr8zs?si=16786f6c12634798
Spiritual Jazz playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AAJUr0u5Bz25jaMtmdIfU?si=2cc4f42085274e8a
Turtable Lab link: https://turntablelab.com/derrick

Apr 11, 2023 • 43min
Yves Tumor is the Perfect Artist
I am a fanboy OK?
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Why I am the biggest fan
07:22 - An Inaccurate Timeline
14:55 - The Artist’s Journey
18:43 - Live & Persona
25:10 - The Dimensions of Listening
27:49 - Comparisons
30:50 - Conclusions
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Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5
About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
#warp #ambient #yvestumor

Mar 28, 2023 • 41min
Passion Projects Are For Honing Your Instincts
Keep going, keep learning, you never know.
Chapters
02:20 - Thesis
05:55 - Being stuck
09:35 - Being Perfect
13:30 - Putting yourself out there
18:20 - The Fk it email
24:20 - Back yourself
29:20 - The end of the beginning
34:00 - Instincts!
39:20 - Advice
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Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5
About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
#passionprojects #hobby #creativity

Mar 21, 2023 • 35min
The Music Fan's Fountain of Youth
Pharrell, show us the way.
Sponsor: Turntable Lab
Check out my store here: https://turntablelab.com/derrick
Chapters
02:45 - Opening Thesis
04:01 - Music is Yours
10:00 - Enjoy pop music!
13:30 - Music Can Get Worse
17:05 - Don’t Let Music Define You
20:49 - Your Taste Isn’t Unique
26:10 - Appendix
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!

Feb 28, 2023 • 46min
Lowkey Living Legends
Who are the living legends in music...that aren't talked about? There are many I'm sure, but here's a few to get us started.
Sections
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - Peggy Gou
10:36 - David Guetta
16:08 - Mac Demarco
23:54 - Taylor Swift
29:42 - Dean Blunt
34:21 - Azealia Banks
39:28 - The-Dream
42:50 - Appendix
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!

Jan 31, 2023 • 38min
New Music Does Not Come To You (Discovering New Music)
The first step to recovery is acceptance.
Watch the episode on YouTube.
Sections
Introduction: 0:00
Question: 0:55
Stuck in a rut: 06:30
An enthusiast: 13:30
The Obsessive: 22:00
Appendix: 31:26
Show notes
Radio stations: NTS Radio, Dublab, Balamii, Noods, Reform Radio, Na Mantiega, Seoul Community Radio, Berlin Community Radio, Red Light Radio, Refuge
DJs: Eclair Fifi, Hunee, Chloe Robinson, Bufiman/Wolf Muller, Jamie Tiller
Song I was obsessed with finding: Harry Thomas - Lord of the Starfields
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!

Jan 24, 2023 • 52min
It's Time YOU Got Into K-Pop
No more excuses, it's far to big and far too diverse to ignore. Go on, listen to this podcast and DIVE ON IN.
Sections
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - My backstory
7:13 - K-Pop basics/background
15:53 - Why is K-Pop interesting?
22:26 - K-Pop groups I like/you should check out
29:06 - Why is K-Pop still exciting/The Golden Era
33:42 - What do I like about K-Pop?
37:32 - What I don’t like about K-Pop
43:06 - Working with K-Pop company and groups
Show notes
Some groups I like: Twice, New Jeans, Lesserafim, Aespa, Dreamcatcher, NCT U/127/Dream, BigBang, Le Sserafim
SuperM - Jopping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAnK1y7qjuE
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!

Jan 17, 2023 • 34min
Sound Quality is a Luxury, Not a Necessity (or Personality) + My Hifi Journey
Audiophiles and listening to music on nice speakers, why do they have to be at odds? I talk about my personal listening journey, and give advice as to what you should really care about. In my opinion.
Timestamps
Introduction: 00:00
Sound quality, defined: 02:23
My journey: 09:49
My La Scala Story: 18:10
Final Advice: 29:14
Appendix: 30:11
Show notes
Audiophile terminology TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qappybird/video/7182662326674279723?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en
Steve Guttenberg: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
Andrew Robinson: https://www.youtube.com/@robinsonbrand
Darko Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkoAudio
Milton Nascimento song: https://open.spotify.com/track/4FWFmgIXvoiW41lgnvfnyd?si=6d4fd0e30fd84462
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!


