The Magic of Music with Musician and Composer Henry Koperski

In this episode, Morgan interviews musician and composer Henry Koperski. Together, they discuss Henry's journey in the music industry, his love for jazz, and the impact of being a music nerd. They discuss Henry's experience performing with Alan Cumming, his early influences in music, and his favorite nerdy things (like Sex and the City, baked goods, and music). The conversation touches on the transformative power of music, memorable performances, and the beauty of connecting through creative expressions.  They also explore the importance of engaging deeply with music and how different forms of creativity can enrich one's life. Tune in to hear about Henry's upcoming projects and gain insights into his artistic process. 00:45 Introducing Henry Kokperski 01:29 Touring with Alan Cumming 04:16 Henry's Musical Journey Begins 10:40 Nerding Out on Star Wars 12:33 The Magic of Movie Scores 14:30 Jazz: The Underrated Passion 21:51 The Magic of Jazz Improvisation 22:12 Nerdy Obsessions: Baked Goods 23:56 A Journey Through Jazz and Comedy 25:54 The Birth of a Cabaret Show 27:17 Collaborations with Alan Cumming 30:10 Personal Musical Evolution 32:18 The Joy of Creative Expression 35:00 Unexpected Adventures in Music 37:17 Embracing Music Nerdiness 40:06 Final Thoughts and Future Projects Check out Henry’s music and follow him! https://open.spotify.com/artist/65fPcZydVqjSto0yPURIFU?si=LX3eNfUUQ061D_RYMlKABw https://www.instagram.com/henkiskidu/ https://linktr.ee/henkiskidu https://www.henrykoperski.com/ Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!