Come hang out with Chris Grosso and Brian Fair from the band Shadows Fall as they chat about life, meditation, and the golden eras of skateboarding and punk rock.
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“Everyone was there for the same reasons, for the DIY, hardcore, punk rock. It was an era that can never be recreated because it was so word-of-mouth, it was so pure, you needed to know to know.” – Brian Fair
In this episode, Chris and Brian dive into:
- The new wave of skateboarding
- Brian’s initial exposure to metal music
- Skateboarding in the 1980’s and 90’s
- Growing up catholic and being disillusioned with religion
- Brian’s dabbling into meditation and Hatha yoga
- Music and movement as a form of meditation
- Moving away from perfectionism
- Being there for each other
“That’s what’s funny about meditation, and a reason why I think people may not realize it’s not just about sitting in silence. It’s about being fully in a moment regardless of what transported you there. It can happen through music, through physical movement, or through silence or stillness.” – Brian Fair
About Brian Fair:
Brian Fair is an American musician from Massachusetts, best known as lead vocalist of the metalcore band Shadows Fall. He is a skateboarder, father, and thrives off yelling at people on stage. Keep up with Brian on Instagram.