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Flying Lotus Discusses Yasuke Soundtrack, Film School, and Creative Process on ArtReview Podcast

publication · 2026-04-20

The musician and filmmaker Flying Lotus appears on the ArtReview podcast Subject, Object, Verb to discuss his creative work and perspectives. He talks about his approach to creating soundtracks, specifically referencing his new album for the samurai anime series Yasuke. The conversation covers his thoughts on film school education, spiritual influences, and the role of cannabis in his creative process. Flying Lotus also reflects on his relationship with the piano as an instrument. The podcast includes musical excerpts from his recent soundtrack work. Host Ross Simonini leads the interview, which explores connections between artistic practice and personal experience. The episode is produced through a collaboration between ArtReview and Simonini. Flying Lotus is known for producing psychedelic and horror-influenced music with sophisticated compositional elements.

Key facts

  • Flying Lotus appears on ArtReview podcast Subject, Object, Verb
  • He discusses his soundtrack for samurai anime series Yasuke
  • Conversation covers film school, spirituality, cannabis, and piano
  • Podcast includes excerpts from his new album
  • Host is Ross Simonini
  • Produced by ArtReview and Ross Simonini
  • Flying Lotus is a musician and filmmaker
  • His work is described as psychedelic, horrific, and musically sophisticated

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Artists

  • Flying Lotus
  • Ross Simonini

Institutions

  • ArtReview

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