Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, we sit down with renowned musician and producer Jon Hopkins for a deep dive into the transformative power of music, creativity, and spiritual exploration. From the origins of Jon’s groundbreaking album Ritual to the profound interplay of sound, numerology, and intentionality, this conversation bridges the worlds of art and mysticism.
Jon shares the fascinating story behind Ritual and its roots in real-life experiences, delving into how auspicious numerology and collaborations with artists like Mehcad Brooks shaped the album. He discusses the innovative use of real-world sounds and techniques like the “Sheppard Tone” to craft immersive compositions and offers insights into his creative process, blending grit and grace to push the boundaries of musical storytelling.
Together, Jon and Aubrey explore the vision for Ritual as a global offering and its potential to heal and inspire. They dive into the concept of creating modern temples and mystery schools while weaving in themes of music, medicine, and tantric breathing. Jon also shares a powerful technique for completing any artistic endeavor, offering valuable advice for creators and visionaries alike.
0:00 Introduction
2:07 Origins of “Ritual” Album
13:18 Auspicious Numerology & Mehcad Brooks
21:13 Using Sounds From Real Life
25:57 “Sheppard Tone” Effect
31:01 A Little Grit & Gruel Within Composition
40:30 Respect From John’s Peers
46:29 Blending Different Qualities Of Music
49:25 Technique For Finishing Any Art Project
56:18 “Ritual”’s Impact For The World
1:00:03 Creating A Modern Temple & Mystery School
1:03:42 Music, Medicine, & Tantric Breathing
| Jon Hopkins |
► Website | jonhopkins.co.uk
► Instagram | bit.ly/3HhMyS6
► Facebook | facebook.com/jonhopkinsmusic/
► Spotify | spoti.fi/31GkMhz
► SoundCloud | soundcloud.com/jonhopkins
| Aubrey Marcus |
► Fit For Service: fitforservice.com
► Own The Day, Own Your Life: bit.ly/2vRz4so
► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: apple.co/2ns8zFP
► Ayahuasca Documentary: bit.ly/2OrNBTf
► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: bit.ly/3LMVArK
►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: bit.ly/2My1ezC
►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: bit.ly/2vVc3EC
| Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast |
►iTunes | apple.co/2lMZRCn
►Spotify | spoti.fi/2EaELZO
►Stitcher | bit.ly/2G8ccJt
►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3
►Google Podcasts | bit.ly/3nzCJEh
►Android | bit.ly/2OQeBQg
| Connect with Aubrey |
►Website | bit.ly/2GesYqi
►Instagram | bit.ly/2BlfCEO
►Facebook | bit.ly/2F4nBZk
►Twitter | bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd
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About the Podcast:
Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better?
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character.
Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.
In this episode, we sit down with renowned musician and producer Jon Hopkins for a deep dive into the transformative power of music, creativity, and spiritual exploration. From the origins of Jon’s groundbreaking album Ritual to the profound interplay of sound, numerology, and intentionality, this conversation bridges the worlds of art and mysticism.
Jon shares the fascinating story behind Ritual and its roots in real-life experiences, delving into how auspicious numerology and collaborations with artists like Mehcad Brooks shaped the album. He discusses the innovative use of real-world sounds and techniques like the “Sheppard Tone” to craft immersive compositions and offers insights into his creative process, blending grit and grace to push the boundaries of musical storytelling.
Together, Jon and Aubrey explore the vision for Ritual as a global offering and its potential to heal and inspire. They dive into the concept of creating modern temples and mystery schools while weaving in themes of music, medicine, and tantric breathing. Jon also shares a powerful technique for completing any artistic endeavor, offering valuable advice for creators and visionaries alike.
0:00 Introduction
2:07 Origins of “Ritual” Album
13:18 Auspicious Numerology & Mehcad Brooks
21:13 Using Sounds From Real Life
25:57 “Sheppard Tone” Effect
31:01 A Little Grit & Gruel Within Composition
40:30 Respect From John’s Peers
46:29 Blending Different Qualities Of Music
49:25 Technique For Finishing Any Art Project
56:18 “Ritual”’s Impact For The World
1:00:03 Creating A Modern Temple & Mystery School
1:03:42 Music, Medicine, & Tantric Breathing
| Jon Hopkins |
► Website | jonhopkins.co.uk
► Instagram | bit.ly/3HhMyS6
► Facebook | facebook.com/jonhopkinsmusic/
► Spotify | spoti.fi/31GkMhz
► SoundCloud | soundcloud.com/jonhopkins
| Aubrey Marcus |
► Fit For Service: fitforservice.com
► Own The Day, Own Your Life: bit.ly/2vRz4so
► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: apple.co/2ns8zFP
► Ayahuasca Documentary: bit.ly/2OrNBTf
► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: bit.ly/3LMVArK
►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: bit.ly/2My1ezC
►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: bit.ly/2vVc3EC
| Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast |
►iTunes | apple.co/2lMZRCn
►Spotify | spoti.fi/2EaELZO
►Stitcher | bit.ly/2G8ccJt
►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3
►Google Podcasts | bit.ly/3nzCJEh
►Android | bit.ly/2OQeBQg
| Connect with Aubrey |
►Website | bit.ly/2GesYqi
►Instagram | bit.ly/2BlfCEO
►Facebook | bit.ly/2F4nBZk
►Twitter | bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd
=============================================
About the Podcast:
Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better?
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character.
Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.
