MUSIC
“Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”
— Jimi Hendrix
Music makes us better leaders
Daniel Anstandig is a technology executive, founder of Futuri which works with thousands of radio and TV stations around the world, he has worked with many of the world’s top broadcasting brands. Anstandig is also a songwriter, producer, and drummer who releases music under the name Rhythm&Truth. With more than 5 million streams, Rhythm&Truth’s soul-pop-funk-jazz has found its place with music lovers around the world. Anstandig has produced albums for Makenzie Thomas, Gabriel Henrique, and produced numerous tracks for sync in commercials and film. So why does he devote so much of his non-day-job-time to music?
It’s a passion for music, sure, but also because of the profound connection between leadership and innovation, and the nuanced art of musicianship.
BMI: How Songwriting Makes You a Better Innovator
“Songs are designed to be shared. Writing a song is only the first step. The true power of songs is when they connect with—and move—others. To that end, the performance of your song carries the added significance of reminding you that new ideas need to be shared.”
Harvard Business Review: Why CEOs Devote So Much Time to Their Hobbies
“[Hobbies strengthen] your authentic leadership. Authentic leaders develop and consolidate their leadership identity through constructing their life story — how they became who they are. For the vast majority of the S&P 500 CEOs we studied, their passionate interests originated in college or even earlier and are fully integrated into their life stories, because they provide not only a powerful expression of their values but also their strong identities (as Nick Akins has said: “I’m still a rock drummer at heart”).”
“We need music more than ever in our lives right now!”
The Rhythm&Truth debut album, Life Lessons, is about learning through music. Growing up with a Mom as a music therapist, I learned that music is a spiritual gift. It uplifts, heals, and brings people together. Music has taught me about leadership, love, friendship, collaboration, and joy.
Life Lessons is a collaborative work with some of the world’s best new/up-and-coming talent, sharing songs that inspire. It’s a mix of original and cover songs. None of the tracks are performed together in a studio, as the musicians are based around the world. We have contributors on the album from the USA, Canada, Netherlands, Ireland, and Argentina. We recorded our tracks separately in an orderly fashion that provides each musician the ability to add their unique fingerprint and build on the track in progress.
The entire project is intended to be stylistically diverse! It may be decades since we’ve had an album that covers this much musical ground. It’s intended to be personal and spread joy!
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”
— Ludwig van Beethoven
RHYTHM&TRUTH:
CURRENT PROJECTS
Break the Shell
Jake Good captivates audiences with his powerful 5 octave vocal range. His ability to tell a story through his songs brings the listener through a heartfelt journey soulfully delivered from the heart. This single with Rhythm&Truth is a cover of India. Arie’s inspirational song, Break the Shell.
Midnight Vinyl
This album is designed to listen continuously from beginning to end with gapless segues that make you feel like you're listening to an old-school R&B nighttime radio show.
The velvet voice of Marcellus 'Bassman' Shepard ignites the 'airwaves,' spinning a lovesongs show you'll want in the background on your next date night. Every song has the soul-stirring essence of R&B legends. It's a modern masterpiece that crackles with the warmth of classic vinyl.