Ears to the Earth

Jenni's Website: https://jennibrandon.comIntro Piece: Starry Night for clarinetEars to the Earth Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH-GqJAbdmY&t=2s

Stephen's Website: http://stephenwoodmusic.com/ Here you can learn more about his film scoring and “Inspiring Stewardship Initiative.”Intro music: A Wilderness Dream (2014)Performance by Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBgnWxA0T_A

Justin's Website: http://www.justinralls.com/ Intro music: Tree Ride (2013)Full Length, World Premiere performance by the San Francisco Conservatory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yruj7ncDL1M

Nell's website: https://www.nellshawcohen.com/Landscape Music Network: https://landscapemusic.org/Music in the episode: "Refuge" by Nell Shaw Cohen and performed by the Cadillac Moon Ensemble.Are you a composer/performer who not only focuses a lot of their artistic visions towards nature-inspired projects, but would also be interested in participating in a network of like-minded individuals?? Here's a link to apply to be a member (more detailed information included): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmXjYZR4UvdxrcXAXsKpFA16f1pqv5_hDFYQgr9rb6uZHIbg/viewform

Learn more about Juhi and listen to some of her music here: https://juhibansal.com/The piece in the introduction was "Hung the Sky with Stars," a movement from her cantata We Look to the Stars.Here's her conversation with ETTE alum Ryan Suleiman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EGaU5lnqu8

Libby Meyer's Website: http://www.libbymeyermusic.com/Featured music: For Johnny B (from Lakescape) Keweenaw Soundscape Project: https://www.facebook.com/KeweenawSoundscape/

Ryan's Website: https://www.ryansuleiman.com/Music played during the opener: Thought Bubbles (2018)Ryan's Podcast, Reflections on Music and Nature: https://www.ryansuleiman.com/rmnRyan's essay on the California Wildfires: https://landscapemusic.org/essays/drawing-inspiration-from-nature-in-a-time-of-ecological-collapse/

This interview was conducted on November 9, 2020 via Zoom (of course).Music featured in the episode is Denali  by Stephen Lias.For more information: visit his website at : https://www.stephenlias.com/.

This episode serves two purposes:1. It was a requirement for a class on contemporary repertoire and 2. It serves as a teaser for the many interviews I've been conducting with members of the Landscape Music Composers Network. Full length episodes will come soon, but for now here are some links for further exploration:Landscape Music Network: https://landscapemusic.org/composers-network/Nell Shaw Cohen: https://www.nellshawcohen.com/Stephen Lias: https://www.stephenlias.com/Libby Meyer: http://www.libbymeyermusic.com/Ryan Suleiman: https://www.ryansuleiman.com/Juhi Bansal: https://juhibansal.com/Music featured in this episode:Refuge – Nell Shaw CohenGates of the Arctic (Excerpts) – Stephen LiasWild Beauty – Libby MeyerThought Bubbles – Ryan SuleimanHung the Sky with Stars (from We Look to the Stars) – Juhi Bansal All other music by Luke Helker 

This episode features my interview with Frank Nawrot.Frank's website: http://franknawrot.com/Lamb of Light Album: https://franknawrot.bandcamp.com/album/lamb-of-light

This episode features my interview with the percussionist/composer Ben Justis. Here are some helpful links to learn more about his music:Ben's website: https://benjustis.com/about/Here's the link to see an interview/trailer about the piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McW_IJc3BRc&feature=emb_logoThe footage was beautifully shot and edited by the lovely folks at 2x1 Media, which you should definitely check out: https://www.2x1media.com/Info on the national parks residency here: https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/media20-09.htm

This podcast discusses the life and ecoacoustic works of Matthew Burtner. Pieces mentioned in this episode:Sound Cast of Matanuska Glacier - Matthew BurtnerLe Legende d'Eer - Iannis XenakisRiverrun - Barry TruaxPortals of Distortion - Matthew BurtnerSiku Unipkaak - Matthew BurtnerMuir Glacier, 1889 - 2009 - Matthew BurtnerThrenody (Sikigvik) - Matthew BurtnerAdditional music crafted by yours truly.Field recorded sounds taken from myself, Thomas Rex Beverly and freesounds.org.Matthew's Website: http://matthewburtner.com/Further Reading:Information on Winter Raven: http://matthewburtner.com/winter-raven-ukiuq-tulugaq/Information on Iceprints: http://matthewburtner.com/iceprints/Information on Auksulaq: http://matthewburtner.com/auksalaq/Further Listening:Glacier Music (2019): https://www.ravellorecords.com/catalog/rr8001/Further Viewing:Indie Alaska Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57phLAijQ2sNew Music Box Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef8N_1j-L74&t=166s

This podcast discusses the life and works of John Luther Adams. Pieces mentioned in this episode:The Wind in High Places: John Luther AdamsThe Farthest Place: John Luther AdamsRothko Chapel: Morton Feldmansongbirdsongs: John Luther AdamsNight Peace: John Luther AdamsEarth and the Great Weather: John Luther AdamsDream in White on White: John Luther AdamsIn the White Silence: John Luther AdamsThe Immeasurable Space of Tones: John Luther AdamsThe Place Where You Go to Listen: John Luther AdamsBecome Ocean: John Luther AdamsBecome Desert: John Luther AdamsAdditional music crafted by yours truly.*At this time, there is no official recording for Become River, however, Adams has indicated an anticipated released date sometime around Fall 2020. Further Listening:Meet the Composer Episode: https://www.wnyc.org/story/john-luther-adams-bad-decisions-and-finding-home/Further Reading: http://johnlutheradams.net/category/writings/*Adams will be releasing another book, called Silences so Deep, in September. You can pre-order the memoir here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374264628Further Viewing:More information on Minimalist Art (Applies to music, though composers aren't mentioned in this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEi0Ib-nNGoLecture presented by JLA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWG0zpPOGcQI mentioned Jackson Pollock and Kazimir Malevich several times, so I thought I'd a link for each of them in case you're not as familiar with their art.JP: https://www.moma.org/artists/4675KM: https://www.kazimir-malevich.org/

This episode dives deeper into the differences between field recordings, signification, and site-specific compositions. Bernie Krause Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbA-mxo858&t=335sAndrea Polli: https://sites.google.com/andreapolli.com/main/andrea-polli?authuser=0Heat and Heartbeat in the City: http://archive.turbulence.org/project/heat-and-the-heartbeat-of-the-city/Kits Beach Soundwalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg96nU6ltLkWild Energy: https://www.caramoor.org/music/sonic-innovations/wild-energy/

This episode is a summation of the first chapter of my thesis, in which I provide a historical context towards the treatment of nature in music. I've pared it down quite considerably in an attempt to make it a little more enjoyable and not get too deep in the weeds.

This episode is a summation of the first chapter of my thesis, in which I provide a historical context towards the treatment of nature in music. I've pared it down quite considerably in an attempt to make it a little more enjoyable and not get too deep in the weeds. The transcript of this episode can be found on my website as well as the full thesis itself.

A brief description as to why I created this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Text for this episode can be found on my website at http://www.lukehelker.com/blog-1.

A brief description as to why I created this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Text for this episode can be found on my website at http://www.lukehelker.com/blog-1.