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#2 - Gordan Mote

Earth to Aimee Mayo

Mar 10
Earth to Aimee Mayo

Earth to Aimee Mayo

Mar 10
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What are your dreams like if you're blind from birth? What's it like to play on Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, and hundreds of other hit records? Hit songwriter and bestselling author Aimee Mayo ...

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In this episode, host Aimee Mayo interviews Gordon Mote, a blind pianist who has played on countless hit records for artists like Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. They explore his unique experiences, from the role of his seeing-eye dog Atlas to how technology like Meta glasses helps him navigate the world.
00:00
Atlas saved my life.
01:25
Playing with musicians he grew up listening to was surreal.
02:03
Shared love for Rick Springfield and Gordon's early move to Nashville
06:17
Musicians praise his speed and accuracy
07:09
I wish I could drive.
09:32
If you have a Plan B, you should pursue it
12:31
Do music for passion, not awards.
18:37
Authentic storytellers communicate directly and believably.
25:23
Ideas are the core of songwriting.
27:13
Blindness taught me to depend on my hearing.
33:35
Dreams rely on sound and smell, not sight
34:38
Floating through clouds in the pool
39:05
Genuine music is emotionally felt
43:44
Everyone seeks a 'palate cleanser' to renew their faith.
46:47
Atlas saved his life twice by pulling him out of the way of cars.
55:21
Best ideas come when relaxed.
59:35
Technology has leveled the playing field
1:00:34
Meta glasses describe surroundings for practical tasks.
1:04:29
Bringing joy and laughter to counter the darkness.
1:04:32
Choose love over division intentionally.
1:06:41
My favorite song is about my favorite subject matter.
1:07:20
A dog failed every test to become a service dog
1:11:26
A lonely dog kept entering a neighbor's house through their dog door.
1:11:50
Each dog has a unique personality that cannot be replicated by cloning
1:13:36
Gratitude for the opportunity

Chapters

Introduction
00:00
Meet Gordon Mote And His Credits
01:16
Rick Springfield Nostalgia And Vocal Production
02:01
Muscle Shoals Mentor: Jimmy Johnson’s Push
03:55
Faith Hill Session Story And “One Take” Myth
07:09
Tenacity, Plan A Only, And Industry Grit
09:28
Producing Psychology: Burn the Boats
12:28
Real Singers Who Communicate
18:34
Self Taught
22:48
Being Blind: Senses, Dreams, And Energy
27:10
Blind Dreams
33:32
Camp Stories
34:38
Good Vibes at the Studio And Good Work Ethic
36:20
Gordans favorite records
41:12
Atlas The Seeing Eye Dog: Training And Heroics
44:20
Seeing Eye Dog Stories
50:17
Blind Tech That Levels The Field: Movies, iPhones And Glasses
57:01
Meta Glasses Test
1:00:32
Gordans Instagram Series
1:03:36
Gordans Views for the World
1:04:29
Can't see my Wife
1:06:37
What a blind man hears during tennis
1:07:15
Seeing Eye Dog Stories Part 2
1:08:46
Love Battle: Dogs or Husbands?
1:11:50
Final Thank You to Gordan
1:13:28

Transcript

Gordon Mote: I wish I could drive. Aimee Mayo: When you dream at night, how are your dreams? You have smells in your dreams? Sure, He said, are you white or black? Gordon Mote: Atlas was my seeing eye dog's name, and he would do so many things. He saved ...