How To Unleash Your Creativity, Heal Your Pain & Find Your Voice - RY X (LIVE) | Know Thyself EP 52

Musical Artist Ry X joins the podcast today to uncover what it means to be a great artist and master your craft. He shares how he finds inspiration in the spaciousness of nature and why the ocean is his greatest teacher. He explains the process of alchemizing pain into beauty - that the most powerful art, comes from the deepest feeling.
Explaining that in order to make great art, we must first be vulnerable and authentic with our experience, and excavate the beauty that is there.
Ry X shares the lessons he has learned from fatherhood, what his definition of success is, and why our voice is the most powerful thing we can offer. He also performs 2 of his songs live, and gives an insight into the meanings behind them.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
2:37 Spaciousness & Inspiration from Nature
7:14 What it Means to Be a Great Artist
10:06 Artistic Mastery: Discipline Creates Freedom
14:02 The Creative Process and Spiritual Practices
18:32 Musical Performance: Howling
23:03 Sharing Music Vulnerably - From Performance to Prayer
26:38 Transcending the Opinions of Others to Find Your Own Voice
29:45 Transformation through Death Moments
36:25 Rising From Rock Bottom & Finding Solid Ground after Falling Apart
42:46 Practices for Emotional Wellbeing
50:20 How Fatherhood Changed Me
55:12 Success, Responsibility, and Meaningful Impact in the World
59:23 Artistry as a Commitment to Excellence
1:03:07 Ry’s Song “Howling” Explained
1:06:27 Musical Performance: Berlin
1:10:05 The Power of the Voice
1:12:27 You are an Artist
1:15:23 Conclusion
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Ry Cuming, better known by his stage name RY X, is an Australian singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is drawn to the loneliness of nature: to the sea, to the forest, to the mountains - finding inspiration for his songs. His music has reached millions, with some of his top songs being "Berlin", "Only", and "Howling". He also pours his creativity into his compelling music videos and grand performances - inviting his audience into a deeper sense of feeling and connection within themselves.
Instagram: / ryx
Website: www.ry-x.com
Listen to his Music: ryx.komi.io/#c3f39ab8-b943-43...
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[@dionegraves770]

“The creative adult is a child that survives” 🧘🏾‍♀️🤯 WOW

[@alistairgreen1272]

Just had the pleasure of being out in the Ocean with RY, he surfs waves like he sings music with grace, fluidity & expression. 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🤜🤛

[@kamistica111]

Incredible how spirits allows us to recieve this beautiful honest moments just when we need it the most. Thank you for your devotion and your art ❤

[@MFJoneser]

One of the most realized, actualized, wisdomed conversations i’ve ever had the privilege to observe between two men

[@Cleveland_Chris]

I love the way Andre allows Ry X to get his entire thoughts out. So many podcasters interrupt, talk over, or add unnecessary commentary to their guests thoughts. Andre gets out of the way and allows the audience and the guest to continue to connect throughout the entire thoughts. Such a great interview.

[@franciscomsosa]

I did not see this interviewee coming. Absolute fan of RY X and when I saw the thumbnail on my feed I spent 2 seconds deciding whether I'd watch it. I love the music, but I was so pleasantly surprised to hear Ry as a person be so vulnerable and share who he is. You too Andre, your interview style is so welcoming and friendly, and you create this inviting space that I can't imagine anyone not wanting to open up and express in their most authentic being. Thank you both, what an incredible interview.

[@MrWilsonCarter]

Absolutely I feel the exact same. Extremely grateful for this conversation, vulnerability, dance, communion. Peace and love to both of these souls. Thanks

[@albulenakelmendi8968]

Agreee❤❤

[@terraamor1]

I can’t thank you enough for this, really. So glad to be able to hear Ry speak more about him and his perspective and thoughts beyond his music. Just amazing, touching and deeply inspiring and powerful 🤍✨

[@YoutuberJeremy]

Rising from rock bottom segments was breathtaking

[@ld1446]

All I can say is incredible gifts to be shared with all who are open! What an inspiration!!

[@marsharice4799]

The music melted my heart. Academy, stunningly beautiful.

[@amyford1]

As an artist this gave me so much context and clarity on how to find and understand my own process. Second time watching because the amount of gold here is crazy. THANK YOU BOTH 🫶🏻🔅

[@mysoulrambles]

Completely in the same place as you!

[@myrwood4550]

Same here! All falls into place

[@iamchokota]

glad I'm not the alone on feeling this . Its a lonely place to be but I'm happy to have found you and this artist to help guide us along our journey. I wish you all the best and love you with all my heart .

[@zeropointflow]

Diving the ocean story was so healing🙏💜🌈 B e a u t i f u l

[@PureXploration]

Magical experience full on syncrohonisities. In the middle of it I picked up the guitar and played more devotionally than in a while and ended up with freestyling and opening up scar tissue that are always affecting my moments but never confronted. I had forgotten that art, singing and telling the truth in this medium is a way, if not the way, for me to knowing myself emotionally. I have been so focused on my spiritual practice, extremely dedicated to the divine and the beyond, almost completely ignoring my human side and even looking down upon it at times. Seeing you Ry, and seeing you in this light, feeling so familiar, and speaking your truth devotionally from a place which i know so well inside of myself, but communicating and holding yourself so maturely, was a transformative experience for me. I can't even begin to explain but tears just fell in realizing that it is grief I am feeling. And not tears of hopelessness, but of hopefullness. The anecdote of going to the bottom of the ocean, what it means in the experiential reality, the 3 things that matter before we go, and how you approach art, feels like its being communicated from inside of me. So intimate. So healing. Hopefully we will meet eye to eye the top of the ocean. Goosebumps top to toe.

[@kenclark6894]

Wow. Honestly i never heard of this amazing voice until i watched this podcast. Extremely impressive, now I need to go deep into his music. As a father/ Sculptor artist I really enjoyed everything he said about going deep to the bottom and coming up for air. I started my spiritual journey this year and have had a huge shift in the narrative of my artistic expression and have been struggling to redefine my work and what I do. Know thy self podcast has definitely helped me on my journey ❤❤❤❤

[@SamStone1964]

RY X & Brussels Philharmonic Soloists is my go to when I need to chill down.

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

This one. It hit so different. When he started talking about sinking to the bottom of the waters and your feet, get stuck in that cold, muddy pit at the bottom of the ocean. Tears stream down my eyes. Loosening slowly making your way to the surface. I felt like I was fully in it. ❤

[@meditatewithmarie8648]

Thank you so much for this~ the analogy of grief resonated deeply for me. As someone who has healed from both grief and heartbreak, I hope this podcast is inspirational and reassuring to anyone out there who are currently in that dark place- May you know that there’s light there to come. Also love the practises of finding joy and play~ both resonate with me, and are ways of loving that I embody continuously 🙌💞🌎

[@kirahosoi]

This was one of the most moving podcasts I’ve listened to in a long time… RY is such a deep soul and it was an honour to listen to him speak with such authenticity and rawness 🤎

[@susanapatriciadasilva5639]

I am in compete awe right now. I listen to your podcasts on Spotify but had to jump to KZbin to comment how moving and heart opening this podcast has been for me. The title of this episode is what compelled me to listen to it as those topics outlined is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. I didn’t know who the guest speaker was. Right from the beginning, I was completely resonating with the lessons that were being shared, and when he played ‘Howling’ I felt such a calmness and a serenity. Just absolutely beautiful. It wasn’t until he played ‘Berlin’ that things clicked in my head. I was in a depression and sadness for most of my teenage years and when these episodes would occur, I would bathe in ‘sad music’ to kind of further anchor myself in that place and those were one of the songs I constantly had on repeat. I just knew the name of the song and didn’t know the artist name. Long story short, I would end up skipping that song when it popped up, because it would remind me of those places. But it’s done a full circle for me completely because his music was there in my lowest and in my darkness when I didn’t even know a light existed… and now it’s here again when I’m on my journey of awakening, remembering and walking the beauty way 🥹 This conversation has touched me so deeply (full waterworks) and I am so grateful for these conversations. The reminder that when we sing, it’s not a performance but a prayer to Spirit and how vulnerable that is. The reminder of play, radical honesty and true joy and the gratitude. So much juicy goodness ugh. How passionately he talks about being a father and a parent was just so moving. It felt like my heart was completely lit up and doing summersaults and backflips but also at times completely still, laying bare on her back naked. This felt like a gift from the Universe in the exact moment when I needed it most. 😭Thank you so so much for this ❤️

[@althurdjerah]

Oh, that's awesome to know you overcame that period of your life and you're on the awakening journey. Believe you are magnificent. Thank you for sharing.

[@siyabongamtetwa7888]

What I have taken from this - the message that I believe is meant for me - is that whatever I create must be about me and not what others may receive it because as soon as I filter in what others may think, then I dilute the whole thing that I am doing. Thank you for this, I needed to hear it.

[@suzannebreeze3316]

Such a masterful artist and beautiful human and I want to applaud the parents who nurtured this creative soul. Bravo!

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

I thought of that as well.

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

Beautiful ~ Celebrating ~ Yaaaaaaaa ~ Feeling More Love and More Free Now!

[@AwakeThriving]

Its incredible to witness how RICH each episode of Know Thyself podcast is. This one is not an exception. Eternally greateful, Andre! ✨🕉️❤️ and thank you Ryx for your devine music!! ✨🕉️❤️

[@jennyshimamoto]

I’ve been waiting for this kind of interview with RY, such an inspiring artist. His music is soooo deep. Thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@ZaharaReign]

Beautiful 777 Day Howling first time I heard of RYx 😊

[@karenlindley9265]

What a beautiful light,I was not aware about his art,etc,etc.. Just listening to his words,his beautiful voice, struggles,deep awakening spiritual journey,the connection with nature,his back ground,his moral compass,inner strength,is mind blowing!I will follow him for the rest of his life..🌺💖😘💚🌸💠😔💠💠 ❤️

[@ZaharaReign]

I love this 💗 totally resonate and walking back home to self

[@nomadhawk2]

Love you both, guys ✨🙏🏼💎💛

[@80hdbb]

wow just wow... much to reflect on

[@mikahist4155]

Know that i heard him think and speak- His music is so much more healing. What a beautiful human! 🌌🌌🌌🌠🌌🌌🌌

[@soulaschoolofhealingarts]

Thank you for the wisdom. As a musician an artist for 30 years, this was extremely healing for me. Also being a hermetic adept and trying to find the balance between determination and devotion has been crunchy. Thank you.

[@bbouro]

"Now that we have it. Can we reduce it to it's maximum?" Powerful!!!❤‍🔥

[@julib2526]

Wow, it’s so beautiful to find that love for an artist’s work can expand when invited into their life’s perspectives. The encouragement, kindness and permission to be where you are and also take a step is so powerful. Thank you both for the generosity. This podcast absolutely showed up at a perfect time for me and I am so grateful. ❤

[@tralala88]

What a beautiful conversation. I think I fell in love. Ry talking about grief was so beautiful it moved me to tears in the park. Gorgeous. Thank you both x

[@elodiesed8008]

Ryx i love you,your music is a gift for us. I am so blessed to see you in Paris last year 🙏

[@sacredsessionswithjennahar6794]

Absolutely fantastic find. In new to the both of you. What a double blessing 🙌

[@cubworld]

Loved this whole interview! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@MartinezMizz]

Awesome interview...what an inspiration to hear you talk...deep like the ocean, in your waters i, immerse and flow

[@atisundhari108]

Deep deep gratitud to have been graced with this experience of witnessing one of my favorite artists of all times. He doesn't make art, he is art. He doesn't write about vulnerability, he is gracefully vulnerable and so wise. I am full of love and gratitude today, thank you for this opportunity, my heart feels wider ❤ Art is the most powerful way to heal ourselves and be at service to the devine and ultimately the world ❤

[@SolodadMaria]

Beautiful soul.......aaaaagh....!.....feel his breath throughout..........Namaste.....

[@ExploreYourPossibilities]

What a great interview :) I saw Ry X in Zurich this year and the way how he shares his music is absolutely stunning. It's great to see people loving what they do. It inspires me to do exactly the same

[@NAA4242]

I listened to this twice. Incredible, amazing, highly conscious and kind.

[@msfire-]

Wow! What an incredible interview. I had to grab a pen and take a bunch of notes. What a powerful metaphor of drowning in the deepest depths of the ocean, losing the colour spectrum, warmth, losing light itself, to gradually rise to the surface, emerge from the depths and in the process of coming up, the colour spectrum returns and you return into the warmth, the light.. I actually shared on this, inspired, at an AA meeting. "Once you've been to this place, it becomes a cornerstone to every breath you take" I love how he said, "now that we have it, can we reduce it to its maximum?" & "with complete discipline comes complete freedom" (or devotion essentially) Some key takeaways I took from this; As an artist, to capture the essence (of a feeling, a moment, an emotion, an experience) and alchemize & transmute it with mediums of expression Prowess that transcends genre. As an artist, at the center point of emotional & spiritual, you learn how to communicate that to the outside world. "Sing to spirit and be witnessed in that communion" "The best art carries the shadow with it at all times" Enter a portal of creativity "Die to the version of yourself you thought you were over & over again" - a great description on the topic of ego death. I love the suggestion of magnify those moments. Expand what is beautiful. The importance of breath, to move your body, be in nature, commit to something higher, and be around those of love. I also love the comment that André said, "somatically what it's like to be aware of your own mortality" about the death meditation & Even just the idea of a woman giving birth to 'Sweat'.. "& I can't take it..." I'm so thrilled to learn more of his spirituality! I could sense that when I listen to his music, but I had no idea! So glad I stumbled upon this interview. Amazing the way music transcends the continuum. You can feel the person's soul and connect without even knowing why..

[@lifestylemusic3512]

Dude!!!! I loved that song.... Omg that song...thank you for sharing your gift with us

[@lifestylemusic3512]

I cried my ass off listening,watching ... feeling ohhh

[@juwaybhalla76]

Totally, right - what a captivating voice, lyrics and musics. He is so inspirational

[@healingnaturegirl333]

Needed to hear this message about grief. And joy. Exactly the place I’m at , at the moment. On the rise back up to the surface. Move you body, go to nature, stay in your heart.

[@jennifers.798]

Oceans ❤ I didn’t know this was you. Wow. One of my favorite songs I listen to to connect.

[@BOHEMIANWAVE]

❤Such a Gift to wake up this Sunday morning and see this interview in my feed. I’m a huge RY fan. And a huge Andre fan ❤Thank You 🎶🌸🌿🦋🙏🌺

[@arinahlinska4156]

I just finished watching the talk with tears in my eyes. It was incredibly kind, deep, comforting, and warm. Thanks a lot for this☀️

[@malikovac5888]

Such a beautiful conversation. So much ease and grace from both of you. I discovered and connected to his music through getting to know what he chose to share on this podcast, it resonated deeply. Thank you two.

[@thenomadalchemist]

This is one of the most heart opening and grounding podcast I've ever felt. Thank you, Andre & Ry X. 🤍🌿✨

[@ZaharaReign]

This interview confirms my how and why. I was waiting for the correct message of delivery with UTube. I just didn’t want to be like everyone else because of my diverse background and wanted to honor that as well. The freedom of artistic liberation yes 🙌🏾 and respect for the teachings 🎉 Now I am ready to express freely. Yes I also refine. ❤ So thankful your channel came to me

[@ZaharaReign]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ fing up right. Let’s be kind to ourselves 💩 happens it sucks but that’s the reality of life. I need this so badly at this time 🌈

[@cathysinger9794]

Beautiful interview! Thank you!❤ Please come to the Narrows in Fall River, Massachusetts. It’s a great venue. It’s probably too small for you at this point- it holds a little over 400, but the setting is intimate. One can dream…..

[@lukasjakob2969]

I knew the songs, not the artist. Beautiful and deep conversation. Love it ❤

[@spelasalobir7173]

I absolutely loved this podcast. The RAWNES, the heart shearings..Thank you both

[@JanKatrinaGuanzon]

I heard somewhere that all spiritual practices is letting go. It's about surrender. 💚

[@SatynOak]

Wow ! That was a beautiful interview. Truly inspirational. Grateful for the purity and wisdom that was shared . I never heard RY X music until today and I literally cried ! I appreciate the guidance led thru the profound work your creativity expresses. The part were he led us on a journey drowning in the sea with depression was so moving , I was right there with you . I have felt that sadness and lost before. But knowing I am here to really SEE others thru the same thing is a grift ☀️ Thank you !

[@LucjaSayaSai]

Wow 🏞✨🦋 thank you for introducing this beautiul Human into my life 🙏🏼✨💙

[@tanja7richter]

Amazing interview. I been listening to Ry's music for the past 2 years now (also saw him in Chicago last year). His & Krishna Das music have been such an important part of my Healing Journey Home. Grateful... Danke 🤗 💓

[@femmearborisee6865]

If I could only tell how deeply touching and important this interview is for me right now. Since Berlin I am in tears now and have I been following RY X artistic path... your music is weaved into my life path and i am thankful for every single note and word 🙏✨ The deepness and compassion in this conversation hit home in me for many different reasons. Thank you both so much for this open and loving and supportive and awakening talk. It is very much appreciated. May you always be blessed on your paths ☀

[@khailaparnis1260]

42:12 That was such a beautiful analogy. Really resonate coming from that place and having the gratitude for this life🙏🏼 Listening and being in witness of Ryx creation, playing music has been magical. Thank you for this beautiful podcast, deeply inspiring and heartfelt 🤍

[@suzana_grau]

What a gift... I never knew about this artist ... this was an introduction to him ... every minute of listening was so nourishing! Coming from the underworld of the Deep Ocean and Muddy Waters. My undressing of the Voice. Discipline and Devotion! Beautiful. Thank you, BOTH.

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

In all sights of the world, we are living in, you as an VOCALIST, INSTRUMENTALIST and BEING of VOICE, you have to share your ideas, visions and dreams, to give others the same what you have! GOLDEN RULE. When there is one small piece, which are not living in FREEDOM, then the whole world shatters. Some pain, which came through Doctors in nationalist crime time, can't be heald back, I know it by myself! I love your music and also parts, where you are in yourself, but I also here a lot of missing inside of your voice!

[@lensofliane]

This interview was amazing. Thank you so much! I sent Ry a message of gratitude. I hope it finds him! Thank you André for creating this platform to share inspiring journeys!

[@glowwithgillian]

Thank You for this beautiful connection and sharing it with us, I relate so much with all you shared with water and its my joyful place so thank you and the music is special, what a great show

[@menophoenix3413]

RY X - thank you, I've been navigating thru a very deep healing for the last few months and your music has been a blessing and a beautiful universal key to help me unlock years of locked up grief... I've lost count of the times Ive watched your live shows on KZbin and each time I realise and cry and smile and feel and breathe more and more.. you've played an integral part of helping me heal.. and now I stumble across this interview at the perfect timing that I needed to. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and understanding and your exquisite talents and gifts with the world... I am so thankful 🙏

[@inannaasherah]

THIS! MAN! Ouufffff! what he does to open the surrender of the feminine! eternally thankful for his medicine

[@jarrodmoore3541]

This man is not human I tell you.

[@michelelaplante]

The analogy of grief.. 🤯 absolutely beautiful with such a deep truth. Thank you for sharing, what an amazing human ❤️‍🔥

[@rafaelacrispim930]

Thank you, André!

[@mysoulrambles]

Blown away. Thanks guys x

[@Alicya.anahata]

thaa realest ❤️‍🔥

[@colorlovemusic2489]

i loved this so much thank you! so many words of wisdom ❤

[@cymusicoff]

So so important conversation. Thx both of you!

[@todddean3145]

This is truly one of the most deeply touching and meaningful interviews I have experienced in a long time. It touched me profoundly and I am grateful and bless you both. 🌹🦋💕

[@klara90361]

thank you Andre for every single room you are opening to dive as deep as possible to awaken all the inner memories! Every single room your opening, is pure healing for me and another step of opening up. Especially when i feel stuck in my darkest places, the space you create gives me comfort and strength to remember and believe in my inner trust again. Your podcast is my new Netflix ;) except that it is much more nourishing :D. So thank you from my heart to yours and every inspiring person you talk to.

[@kristibowen5771]

Blown away. A balanced beautiful artist. What a gift.

[@joycewhite3679]

Such an amazing and beautiful man… his music reaches the depths of my soul and it’s so peaceful. Thank you RY X and may God bless you always! ❤

[@jeancarrenpao]

Love this! Thank you! 🩷

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

Your voice was given to you, to stand with it, for those who have no voice! And nature isn't CHAOS, nature is ruled by our handlings and how much the small beings are outsourced and took away, from the stream! Nature waits on us, that we stop this MARKET and THE WAR, where SHE have to bring back, those unfulfilled lives! Are you better because you are a musician, philosopher or artist? Is this really the rule? What comes next? Are you safe? Not only ART is shareable, also the whole world, has to shared! Not cutted, just SHARED! Start now!

[@zocanemozoca]

Thank you for this

[@soraya777]

This is beautiful ❤

[@Nah-ah]

Byron Bay is a beautiful part of Australia (NSW) if you ever get to visit! I’m glad I stumbled upon this video… my creative soul has brought this interview to me in a very timely manner.. Thank you for bringing Ry on. He was the missing piece and the nudge forward for me! Deeply grateful.. 🙏🏽💚✨✨✨

[@ZaharaReign]

Yes that’s what I’m finally express this to the world. Take a look. I vibe and this touches my heart 💟

[@YoutuberJeremy]

Wow his voice is amazing

[@charpnatl]

Thank You so much for sharing this engaging , relevant, thought provoking and beautiful conversation between to friends. RY touched on so many points that I’ve incorporated in my creative process as a musician and a painter.

[@MadhumittaArts]

So so beautiful, what a privilege to witness this deep intimate raw real sharing , so resonant , so inspirational. thank you x

[@courtneyharvier3351]

Thank you both for this.

[@marialaura1368]

Thank you so very much for this inspiring session 🙏💛

[@user-ll9ke1um6u]

Love this!❤

[@aminatandao1150]

Thank you so much, to both of you, RY your music is a beautiful and safe place for me thanks for sharing yourself

[@ML-xm1oh]

Amazing dialogue ❤❤❤ This podcast hit my soul so deeply, it feels life changing... Thank you so much to you both for being you🙏

[@sandis777]

Brīnišķīga intervija❤😊

[@reyoyoga3992]

Wow he is so articulate and a special soul.

[@lourdesmatias9629]

Beautiful souls, thank you!

[@iatl7306]

Thank you, i've been looking for new music to listen to. The old just doesn't work anymore for me, the music i used to like was too dramatic and good for suffering. LOL

[@andreiapaiva3675]

I need to know his favourite books, I have the feeling they would change my life.

[@sadhakathroughmovement]

Thank you for the beautiful interview and all the wiseness within ❤

[@Danielspellman]

Love this... the best art carries the shadow with it at all times.

[@chrissyrochelle6169]

Beautiful man, voice, soul, and passion❤

[@margaritasaloscerdos5]

omg omg! I dont know you or your channel from before and I have been a Ry's fan for many years! can't wait to see this interview as I always felt he was so connected with the Divine/ Spirit/ Universe or call it what you want. Thanks in advance for this! 🥰😍🤩