Our Mind On Music (Our Mind on Music )

Our Mind on Music S1E20 Part 2: Riffin' On a Theme: https://youtu.be/YNHch4rv3kQ

Every week when we record, Leon and I talk for MUCH longer than what you usually see… MUCH LONGER! :-) This week we pick up our conversation with more of what we originally recorded for Episode 20: Where do these songs come from?

This is a little glimpse into the way our conversations often weave through "variations on a theme". We do hope you'll enjoy watching us "riffin' on a theme" as much as we enjoy doing it.

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People, Places, and Ideas Mentioned in this week's episode include:

The Irish Rovers

Shel Silverstein

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show: Cover of the Rolling Stone

Johnny Cash: A Boy Named Sue

The Bee Gees

Faron Young

K-Tel Records

Neil Diamond: Cracklin' Rosie

Chilliwack

Imogen Heap

ELO - Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynne

Mutt Lange

Richie Sambora

Dave Grohl

Shania Twain

Dana Carvey

Jim Carrey

Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Daniel

Jimi Hendrix: In the West

The Pentatonic Way

Geddy Lee on Originality

Episode 19: Viewer Input
YouTube: https://youtu.be/w0ogjT_PM34

Viewers shared early musical experiences
Includes:
#michaeljackson #thejacksons #prince #DougandtheSlugs #TheStampeders #TheIrishRovers #thebeegees #meatloaf #batoutofhell #TheMerrymen #calypso #rock #pop #fleetwoodmac #philspector #theronettes #roughtrade #thefirm #ontario #ontarioplace #batman #theforum #coldchisel #theangels #baycityrollers #TheRollers #StarTrekking #gowan #milesdavis #wesmontgomery #theloniousmonk #ThePentatonicWay

Our Mind on Music: Check out our CNY 2023 Episode!    
Chinese Rock and Pop Music (Pt. 1)
YouTube: https://youtu.be/YRLpI5o3CAk
Happy Chinese New Year!  🏮 🏮春节快乐! 🏮 🏮        
#CuiJian #JayChou #chinesemusic #chinesenewyear #teresateng #qingdao #shenzhen #davidtao #JordanTan #eminem #dashan

OMoM Trailer 16s

Tove Lo and the MELODY that just keeps giving https://youtu.be/v_zeEGeIeoc via @YouTube

An Our Mind on Music SHORT video - IS Everything a REMIX? (Episode 10 SUPPLEMENT)

@remixeverything #ToveLo #popcorn #hotbutter #remix #covermusic #coversong #remixtheory

Our Mind on Music S1E20 Where Do These Songs Come From?
Where do we get the ideas for songs we write? Once we have an idea, what happens next? Leon and Jeremy discuss these ideas and more in this episode!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZhnylfcVCw4

He'll Have to Go – Jim Reeves: 23:56 - 24:36
Crystal Chandeliers - Charley Pride: 25:13 - 25:45
Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf: 21:20 - 21:49
Come Sail Away – Styx: 27:58 - 28:09
My Own Way To Rock - Burton Cummings: 9:03 - 9:27
Eruption - Van Halen: 14:36 - 14:53
Undun - The Guess Who: 10:20 - 11:11
Crazy - Patsy Cline w The Jordanaires: 24:46 - 25:12
Xanadu - Rush: 28:50 - 29:03
Come Sail Away - Styx: 27:56 - 28:09

#musician #creativity #Music #songwriting #BurtonCummings #TheGuessWho #EddieVanHalen #JimReeves #CharliePride #PatsyCline #CountryMusic #RockMusic #Meatloaf #BatOutofHell #MuchMusic #Ontario #Winnipeg #TheBarenakedLadies #TheIrishRovers #DonMesser #ThePigandWhistle #DanielLevitin #YourBrainonMusic #EltonJohn #Q107 #RoyBittan #Styx #Rush #Mazarati #AliceinChains #Soundgarden

Interview with Neil Santos of The Pentatonic Way (@PentatonicWay)
We discuss everything from classical to heavy metal, theory and practical... and much more!  
YouTube: https://youtu.be/IZqq68eT8n4  

For the complete episode: (w/opening) - Ways to Improve as a Musician with guest Neil Santos of The Pentatonic Way guitar method.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ls6sJUgiJDU  

#guitar  #musician #musiceducation #guitarist #pentatonicscales #henselpushers #fannymendelssohn #fannyhensel #TeamHensel #modes #onlinelearning #musicdiscussion #music #plini #theloniousmonk #vincegill #kidsinthehall #wutang #johncoltrane #trane #giantsteps #meltorme #christmassong #rickbeato #bluestraveller #guthriegovan #johnpopper #zakkwylde #dimebagdarrel #brucehornsby #themeters #martyshwartz #justinguitar #MelBay  

SPECIAL OFFER for Our Mind on Music (OMoM) Subscribers:   FREE PENTATONIC WAY MINI COURSE  
https://courses.pentatonicway.com/ 

Episode 2: The Producers (Part 1)
In this episode we make our amends to Mr. Lange and discuss the role(s) of a music/record producer and how it has changed since the days of George Martin. What is a producer? A songwriter? An arranger? A project manager? An audio engineer? A digital audio geek? Yes, say Jeremy and Leon, and sometimes much, much more. See if you can follow our mental meanderings and reach a conclusion of your own. Thanks for listening and make sure to give us a review!
Also on YouTube (audio): https://youtu.be/-DNzF0fx-Pg

Some references in this episode: For your reading and listening pleasure
If you'd like to know more about topics mentioned in this episode...

The Story of Mutt Lange: Wax Audio Show - Episode 3
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-3-the-story-of-mutt-lange-part-2/id1580227302?i=1000540314700
Hugh Padgham: Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Padgham
Bob Rock: The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ddDfkPKMlWQjKPJXSolwc?si=R4u-HDowRSCEyywVIgO9BA
Rick Rubin: Lex Fridman Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/41N7H6fGT7repvu8OP84su?si=IO2zSoTCTqCzmflfGt0WEA
Music facts, techniques, interviews and so much more: Rick Beato
(Just because we're huge fans.)
Sounding Off with Rick Beato: https://open.spotify.com/show/3obP8FN5Q5Y6LHHoT9rALy?si=vebVNtx_TE6lHDcUrlJuUw

NOTE:
Our Mind on Music is in no way associated with these references. They are included here for your own reading and listening pleasure.
Thank you to these folks for the information they have shared.

Episode 16 Jazz: Beyond Bop
In this episode, we explore jazz composers, players, and recording that made bebop and moved jazz beyond this sub-genre.

Featured in this episode:
#CharlieParker #MileDavis #JohnColtrane #LesterYoung #RonCarter #bebop #cooljazz #acidjazz #newjackjazz #US3 #ATribeCalledQuest and much more!

In Episode 6, Jeremy and Leon interview digital animator and animation supervisor, Warren Leathem. Warren shares insights into both the business and the craft of art and animation and highlights some of the connections between the audio and video sides of making films and TV shows.  

For a glimpse into the long list of projects Warren J. Leathem has been a part of:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0495306/
     

Our Mind on Music: Episode 4: “How to make money in the music industry”
Many of us seek employment in music fields because we love music. Unfortunately few of us have any idea what the “business” side of the “music business” means. In OMoM Episode 4, Leon and Jeremy discuss some ideas and personal experiences related to the business of music.
Some podcasts, sources, and people mentioned in this episode: 

LIPPERT MUSIC CENTRE Inc.: https://www.lippertmusic.com

The Royal Conservatory of Music: The Associate Diploma (ARCT) and the Licentiate Diploma (LRCM)

https://www.rcmusic.com/learning/examinations/recognizing-achievement/arct-lrcm 

Musician With a Day Job: https://www.musicianwithadayjob.com/make-a-living-as-a-musician/

How To Make Money With Music (40+ Ways To Earn In The Music Industry) https://www.dk-mba.com/blog/how-to-make-money-with-music

Mary Spender: How Much YouTube Paid Me For 1,000,000 Views and why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE9zoXtLBaY

Rick Beato: Nothing Lasts Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BR-byeZ1lw

The Beato Book Interactive: https://rickbeato.com/products/the-beato-book-interactive

Also:

13 Practical Ways Music Educators Earn Extra Money: https://www.bandbuzz.org/2020/10/13-practical-ways-music-educators-earn.html?m=

Ep23 RESPONSE Singer, Songwriter: Gary Darnell Wortham
Ep23 INTERVIEW Singer, Songwriter: Gary Darnell Wortham
Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_PFECdJvAIw
As part of our exploration of the inspirations and process of songwriters and musicians, I speak with Gary Darnell Wortham, a singer, songwriter, performer based in Los Angeles, California. Gary and I chat about musical inspiration, his career, the state of the music industry today, and even a little bot about where we think music may be headed in the digital and AI-influenced future.

Songs, Artists, and Topics Discussed in this episode include:
Yours Is No Disgrace - Yes : 8:00 - 8:42
Yeah! (Instrumental) Usher: 29:55 - 30:27
Family Affair - Mary J. Blige: 6:50 - 7:36
Someday We'll All Be Free - Donny Hathaway: 27:01 - 28:02
Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight and The Pips: 25:43 - 26:50
September - Earth, Wind & Fire: 5:59 - 6:34
Closer To The Heart - Rush: 9:22 - 10:27
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Yes (Band): https://www.yesworld.com/
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic: https://georgeclinton.com/
Rush (Band): https://www.rush.com/
Prince: prince.com
Gladys Knight and the Pips: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Knight_%26_the_Pips Kenna: New Sacred Cow (2003) https://www.uppitymusic.com/category/kennahttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/mar/18/neptunes.pharrellwilliams
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com - Malcolm Gladwell

#ekharttolle
Gary's Music and Media: https://soundcloud.com/user-884839500
https://www.instagram.com/gwrthish/
Emperor2None https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/video/12110278 Chuck (Movie): Heath McGough https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3483440/?ref_=tt_ov_dr and https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23572888/?ref_=nm_rvi_tt_i_2
Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://sprc.org and https://988lifeline.org/
#songwriting #independentmusic #Yes_Band #GeorgeClinton #ParliamentFunkadelic #Rush_Band #Prince #GladysKnight #Kenna #NewSacredCow #Blink #MalcolmGladwell #GaryDarnellWortham #soundcloud #Instagram #Emperor2None #E2N #Chuck_Movie #HeathMcGough #imdb #SuicidePrevention #EkhartTolle #music #musician #guitar #guitarist #singer

Episode 7 Video Game Music: Lucas and Jamie Interview
In this episode, Leon and Jeremy discuss video games with Lucas and Jamie, two middle school musicians who also enjoy playing and talking about video games. https://youtu.be/GkkvUGyn_8w

Sounds, Images and References from this episode:
Hypixel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypixel
C418: Minecraft Volume Alpha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq-RGFyaq0U
The Three Stooges - Slaps, Smacks and Pokes 2  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ZOK5ia_A0
Undertale - Megalovania  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDgQdr8ZkTw
Rick Beato: Composing For Video Games | All You Need To Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZpE_5EEfT4
Scooby Doo Sound Effect for editing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCNb8A9_v1Q

Images: 

Minecraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft
C418, Toby Fox, Eimear Noone, Lena Raine: Music Composers / Video game music From sources across the web https://www.google.com.hk/search?q=video+game+music+compsoers&oq=video+game+music+compsoers&aqs=chrome..69i57.4177j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Lena Raine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Raine
Koji Kondo: https://www.suppermariobroth.com/post/156968325830/koji-kondo-with-a-mario-toy
UNDERTALE MONSTER DATA VIZ https://datasaurus-rex.com/inspiration/dsrgallery/undertale-monster-data-viz
Marvel's Spider-Man (Spider-Man PS4) - Main Theme (Full) Composer - John Paesano  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XpU86QsZj0
Fortnite https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite
Deltarune https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltarune
The Three Stooges https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Stooges
Batman (1966) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/mediaviewer/rm4039165440/?ref_=tt_ov_i
Notch: https://www.amazon.com/Markus-Persson-Notch-Beacon-Biography/dp/162469120X
What is Minecraft? Hypixel and How to Join the Server https://beebom.com/what-is-minecraft-hypixel-how-to-join/

Episode 13a: Felix Mendelssohn (30m 33s)

Felix Mendelssohn (February 3, 1809: Hamburg - November 4, 1847: Leipzig) wrote approximately 750 musical works including solo songs and works for solo piano, choral and chamber works, and large-scale orchestral works, oratorio and even opera. The younger brother of composer and pianist, Fanny Mendelssohn, the two developed a close lifelong relationship. Watch or listen to find out some interesting facts, enjoy samples of beautiful music and have a little fun.

Topics explored in this episode:
- Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn's close relationship as siblings and the inspiration the brought to each other professionally
- A Midsummer's Night Dream as inspiration for the Mendelssohns
#Hilary Hahn #ItzahkPerlman #YoyoMa #FelixMendelssohn #FannyMendelssohn #FannyHensel #AMidsummersNightDream #Shakespeare #LiederohneWorte #SongsWithoutWords #JaschaHeifitz #BeatriceRana #YannickNézetSéguin #Rush (Band) ...and more!

Episode 3: The Producers Part 2 (Producers Today: In the Digital Age)
What does a music producer do? How is this role different today than it was in the past? Who are some of the greatest EDM producers today? What makes them great? Leon and Jeremy explore these questions and much more in this episode. Listen in, comment/share your ideas and questions.

Some podcasts, sources, and people mentioned in this episode:
Ley Vara: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HAxw... AND https://torontoguardian.com/2021/02/t...
Just Ideas Production (Kitchener, Ontario) https://www.justideasmusic.com/
Bern Euler - Canada Film Fest https://www.canfilmfest.ca/
Harris Institute (Toronto, Ontario) https://harrisinstitute.com/
J.SCALCO (July 17, 2022) - Who are the Top / Best EDM Artists? https://www.jscalco.com/top-edm-artists/
Where Are U Now: Bieber, Diplo and Skrillex Make a Hit | Diary of a Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mY5F...
Robert Greenberg's Music History Monday https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/podc...
Paul, J. A. H. (2011). Reduced By Rick Rubin: Production Process, Pitfalls, and Impacts. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.14418/wes01.1.674 https://digitalcollections.wesleyan.e...

Our Mind on Music
Episode 15 - Jazz: The Bebop Era Pt.1a
What is bebop?
Where did it come from?
How has it developed over time?
Where is jazz headed in the future?
Find out in this episode and our follow-up episodes coming to soon!  

Some links from this episode: Well worth a WATCH and a LISTEN

Our Mind on Music Articles (on WordPress and Substack)
A Jazz Timeline: The Bebop Era: https://wordpress.com/post/ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/298
Rudy Van Gelder: A story of sight and sound https://wordpress.com/post/ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/152
Ron Carter: Most recorded jazz bassist in history https://wordpress.com/post/ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/210

Alex Roy (musician)
Baker Astra Music https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVD_nUh1idy_UBlUeME_oLOFYS9udZgGN
Alex Roy: https://youtube.com/@AlexRoyCanada
Nine to Four in Units: https://youtu.be/o7XYVJ5MF88

Rick Beato:
Music Theory | Principles of Melody - Bebop Lines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMCgkU68jys  
Music Theory | Principles of Melody - Bebop Lines 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAp2X_E-p9M

Our Mind on Music Episode 24 Ted Wallace: What's the Message? YouTube: https://youtu.be/BaDYI5i7BVoIs AI useful or is it a path to killing human creativity? How do we know what is worthwhile in art or in any communication for that matter?  Join Ted and I as we explore the value of looking for the message in music and in other areas of creativity.  You're The Man (Alternate Ver. 2) - Marvin Gaye Content found during: 32:55 - 33:58Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot Content found during: 37:49 - 38:00Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber) - Jack Ü, Skrillex, Diplo Content found during: 14:05 - 14:20 #AI #ArtificialCreativity #PromptEngineering #Music #Songwriting #JohnCage #MarcelDuchamp #TheoryofKnowledge #TOK #Epistemology #KirbyFerguson #CharlesWolf #GaryDarnellWortham #EverythingIsaRemix #ThisIsNotaConsiracyTheory #FairUse #LedZeppelin #CopyrightLaw #GPT #ChatGPT #TrainingSet #CreativeCommon #SoundDraw #UberDuck #Perplexity #JustinBieber #Skrillex #Diplo #VanillaIce #AIinEducation #Education #Concept #ConceptBased #ConceptvsContent #IB #DiplomaProgram #PrimaryYearsProgram #TerryRiley #InC #Javanese #Gamelan #4'33 #MarvinGaye #EdSullivan #Elvis #TV #TheBeatles #JackBenny #TedGioia #IsaacAsimov #LawsofRobotics #MusicEducationMatters For more Our Mind on Music, check out our:  SubStack: https://open.substack.com/pub/ourmindonmusic714/p/ourmindonmusic-on-substack?r=1uq5nb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Our Mind on Music Episode 9  What is DUETTING? (Episode Supplement)
An example with #blackpink #shutdown  

Episode 21: Composer Charles Wolf - Inspiration and Creation in the 21st Century

In this episode, I speak with composer, Charles Wolf, about influences and experience that have shaped his work. We also explore the current state of music and ideas about what the future of music might look like.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

Charles Wolf Music:  

• Hire Charles Wolf Music (Rates): https://charleswolfmusic.com/rates/ 

• Square Site: https://charles-wolf-music.square.site/s/shop 

• Website: https://charleswolfmusic.com/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWolfMusic 

• Soundcloud Music Portfolio: https://soundcloud.com/charles-wolf-composer

  Songwriting: Process, Tools, and Originality

  Baron Von Luxury): https://www.instagram.com/luxxury/

  AI Music Creation

  The Future of Music: Glenn Gould Predictions (1966)

  Eímear Noone

  Virtual Concerts

  Legacy and Tribute Bands

  Lynard Skynard

  HELLS BELLS: CANADA'S LONGEST TOURING TRIBUTE TO AC/DC https://aeolianhall.ca/events/hellsbells/

Episode 1: The Audio Version of Tiger Beat?
We are music buffs who love to talk about it and see where the discussion takes us. Jeremy and Leon put their minds to work on all things music!
Every episode will cover a new set of musical ideas and questions. Have a listen, comment, share ideas.
Reference: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/greatest-classical-music-history/

Blackbird The Beatles and Bach SHORT - OUR MIND ON MUSIC How did Paul McCartney come up with the idea for The Beatles's classic song, Blackbird? https://youtu.be/-AY_hknICkc For more OurMindonMusic episodes, visit:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/our-mind-on-music/id1681214946Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XugvvL8INE6ApQ3eO4mxU?si=1ee284e5ecea4d20For OurMindonMusic blog/articles about music, visit:  Substack: https://ourmindonmusic714.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=profile_pageWordPress/JetPack: https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/Medium: https://medium.com/@ourmindonmusic #music #songwriting #paulmccartney #thebeatles #blackbird #creativity #ourmindonmusic #shortvideo #shorts #short #entertainment

Episode 17: Chris Koelma Interview (MTIIS)
Chris Koelma is the founder of Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS) as well as founder and composer for Beginner Orchestra, a platform for orchestra directors to access scores specifically composed for beginner ensembles.

In the first episode of our current series focussing on songwriting and arranging, we speak with Chris Koelma about the experiences as a musician, songwriter, educator and leader, as well as some of his motivations for the work he is currently doing in music education.

For more information about Chris Koelma and his projects including professional development/learning opportunities visit:

Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS): https://mtiis.co/
Beginner Orchestra: https://beginnerorchestra.com/
Chris Koelma - International School Music Education Consultant: https://chriskoelma.com/

Other topics explored in this episode:

Approaches to music education: i.e. formal and informal learning Dr Jim Coyle - The University of Sydney: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/about/our-people/academic-staff/jim-coyle.html  
- An appraisal of the polytechnical works of Benjamin Britten: https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/20344

Music teacher education and professional learning (Incl. Building professional and learning communities)

Connecting with host cultures as international school teachers

Also:  
Musical genres: Folklore, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Joget Gamalan, Indonesian Gamalan
In C: Terry Riley
Bassists: Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter
Yngwie Malmsteen: Arpeggios (guitar)
Charango and Cuatro (musical instruments)
Music creation applications: Match My Sound, MuseScore, Noteflight