Podsongs

In this emotional and inspiring episode of Podsongs, host Jack Stafford brings together acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed (Tiny Beautiful Things, Wild) and beloved indie folk musician May Erlewine for a rare conversation on creativity, courage, and vulnerability.May shares how Cheryl's deeply human writing shaped her latest album, and the two explore the connection between music and literature, emotional healing, activism through art, and navigating life as working artists and mothers.Whether you're a fan of heartfelt storytelling, songwriting, or empowering conversations, this episode offers a profound look into the creative soul.

Join us in this heartwarming episode of Podsongs where musician Reverend Peyton interviews the legendary American actor and director LeVar Burton. From the transformative impact of 'Roots' and 'Reading Rainbow' to his role as Geordi LaForge in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', LeVar Burton's inspirational journey is laid bare. Reverend Peyton shares personal anecdotes on how Burton shaped his life, and Burton delves into his career, the importance of storytelling, and the influence of seminal figures like Fred Rogers and Gene Roddenberry. Don't miss this emotional conversation filled with admiration, insights, and a lot of heart. Listen to the end to hear the song 'Are You Gonna Rise?' which Rev was inspired to write after the conversation. https://ffm.to/areyougonnarise  LeVar Burton's website: https://levarburton.com/  Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band website: https://bigdamnband.com/  00:00 Introduction to Podsongs01:14 Reverend Peyton's Musical Journey03:35 Overcoming Physical Challenges18:36 The Impact of LeVar Burton29:53 LeVar Burton Joins the Conversation48:13 The Impact of Stephen Hawking and Overcoming Disabilities48:43 The Historical Significance of Reading and Kunta Kinte 51:15 LeVar Burton's Journey with Reading Rainbow52:08 Meeting Mr. Rogers and Authenticity on Camera55:38 Influential Figures: Alex Haley and Gene Roddenberry01:01:55 LeVar Burton's Path from Seminary to Acting01:08:40 The Audition Process for Roots01:14:01 Challenges and Emotional Impact of Filming Roots01:21:04 Reflections on History, Equality, and the Power of Truth01:28:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Projects

In this episode of Podsongs, acclaimed musician Raul Midon (https://www.raulmidon.com/) sits down with legendary radio producer Thomas Lopez to explore the art of audio storytelling. And to get inspiration for a brand new song https://ffm.to/timeisariver Together, they dive into the world of binaural sound and its transformative role in creating immersive radio dramas. Thomas shares insights from his pioneering work at ZBS Productions (https://www.zbs.org/), including how he integrates music into stories like Ruby and Steam Dreamers. Raul reflects on his admiration for Thomas's innovative techniques and discusses his own journey—from his early musical roots in New Mexico to his international success. The episode culminates in the creation of an original song inspired by their shared love of soundscapes and storytelling. Whether you're a fan of audio dramas, an audiophile fascinated by binaural recording, or simply love great music, this episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in to discover the magic of sound and how it can transport us to other worlds. // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

In this episode of Podsongs, musician Corey Kilgannon interviews acclaimed journalist and author Johann Hari to explore the deeper causes of depression and anxiety. Drawing from Johann's groundbreaking book Lost Connections, they discuss mental health solutions that go beyond traditional treatments, focusing on the power of social connections, meaningful work, and community building. LOST CONNECTIONS: The song Corey wrote after the interview https://ffm.to/lostconnections Their conversation dives into topics such as the role of music therapy, sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls, and the creative process of songwriting. Johann shares transformative stories, including a protest in Berlin that redefined the power of community, while Corey reflects on the link between music and mental wellness. The episode also touches on financial insecurity, the impact of “junk values,” grief, and the healing potential of self-care and social prescribing. Stay tuned to the end for an original song by Corey Kilgannon, inspired by their powerful discussion on depression, anxiety, and holistic health. 00:00 Introduction to Podsongs 00:19 Meet Corey Kilgannon 00:42 Touring and Transition 02:15 The Evolution of a Musician 03:54 Sound Healing and Day Jobs 06:33 The Role of a Death Doula 09:15 The Purpose of Podsongs 10:12 The Balance of Fame and Creativity 20:26 The Impact of Johan Harry's Work 25:25 Conversation with Johan Harry 47:47 Exploring Psychological Needs 49:02 The Impact of Junk Values 53:17 The Role of Music in Mental Health 58:32 The Grief Loophole and Diagnosis 01:06:22 Financial Insecurity and Depression 01:15:39 The Power of Community: The Kotti Story 01:30:17 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Get ready for a journey into Ancient Mysteries and the world of Psychedelics, all in the search for inspiration for a new song. Guy Keltner of the band Acid Tongue sits down with renowned author and researcher Graham Hancock. Together, they explore a wide array of fascinating topics, including ancient civilizations, psychedelics, and Hancock's groundbreaking theories on human consciousness and historical mysteries. The resulting song is called "She's a Teacher" and features at the end of the show. In addition, Hancock shares insights from his recent ayahuasca journeys and the connections he sees between ancient sites and mind-expanding practices. Guy Keltner opens up about the influence of psychedelics on his musical creativity and reflects on his experiences with Seattle's underground music scene and the Freak Out Festival. This episode promises a thought-provoking conversation filled with reflections on the past, present, and future of humanity. Whether you're intrigued by ancient ruins, curious about the role of psychedelics in shaping consciousness, or drawn to the interplay between music and history, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: • The mysteries of ancient sites and alternative theories • The role of psychedelics in personal transformation and creativity • Graham Hancock's recent ayahuasca experiences • How ancient technology connects to modern science and consciousness • Insights into the creative process of Acid Tongue Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs 00:12 Meet Guy Keltner of Acid Tongue 01:57 Freak Out Festival and Seattle's Music Scene 04:04 The Challenges and Rewards of Running a Nonprofit Festival 06:40 Collaborations and Social Commentary in Music 08:09 Graham Hancock: A Fascinating Guest 08:56 Ancient Sites and Alternative Theories 18:56 Psychedelics and Mind Expansion 27:28 Graham Hancock Joins the Conversation 47:54 Exploring the Concept of Magic and Technology 48:51 Ayahuasca and the Science of Shamanism 50:02 Healing Frequencies and Ancient Structures 51:09 The Great Pyramid and Human Consciousness 58:06 Psychedelics and Personal Transformation 01:01:29 The Role of Psychedelics in Modern Society 01:04:58 Cannabis and Creativity 01:09:49 The Future of Humanity and Consciousness 01:15:09 The Impact of Psychedelics on History 01:25:47 Reflections on the Interview and Future Plans Related Links: • Graham Hancock's Website: grahamhancock.com • Acid Tongue's Website: acidtonguemusic.com • Listen to Podsongs: podsongs.com • Spotify Pre-save for “She's a Teacher”: Spotify Link • Promo Preview: Promo Link // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Dr Claudia Welch delves into the holistic health benefits of Ayurveda, focusing on stress relief, pregnancy nourishment, and balancing modern life with ancient wisdom. She shares personal experiences and expert insights on the interplay between physical, mental, and spiritual health. We explore topics ranging from the importance of a balanced lifestyle to managing thyroid issues and enhancing lactation naturally. The conversation also touches on possession, metaphysics, and how foundational beliefs impact overall well-being. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to incorporating Ayurvedic principles into everyday life. 01:22 Discussing Art and Metaphysics 02:41 Exploring Cosmic Religion and Metaphysics 07:28 Ayurveda and Metaphysical Connections 15:25 Stress, Courage, and Life Balance 18:04 Possession, Belief Systems, and Courage 28:46 Desire, Ignorance, and Enlightenment 07:26 Understanding Lifestyle Diseases 32:21 Women's Health and Thyroid Issues 35:46 Endocrine Disruptors and Environmental Impact 36:18 Solutions for Thyroid Problems 39:08 Hormonal Changes After 35 41:38 Postpartum Depression and Oxytocin 49:05 Pregnancy Cravings and Their Significance 52:07 Increasing Milk Production 55:18 Final Thoughts and Reflections 57:41 Closing Remarks and Song www.podsongs.com https://ffm.to/ayurvedalifestyleblues I've been trying to live an Ayurvedic lifeWith the wisdom of the ancient mindsBut I wonder if they'd have been so wiseIf they had to live in these timesCan't sit cross-legged in the restaurantCan't lie down on the aeroplaneCan't do what your urges wantAnd it all adds up to painI've been having an oil massage every dayOil in my hair and enemasFootprints on the stairsMy girlfriend's in despairAnd the only food I cook is KitchariNow she's thinking about leaving meToo many turmeric stainsShe thinks that I'm insaneI've got the Ayurveda bluesThe Ayurveda bluesChlorine in the waterPlastic everywhereEMF from everything No one seems to careParticles in the airPesticides in foodModified and fertilised To a malevolent magnitudeAnd I'm on my guardBut health these days is so hardAnd you I'd know to like to sleep from 8-4But then my friends all feel ignoredI gotta keep the balance right But I belong in bed at nightTo meditate in the Brahama MuhurtaIs it to take a step closer to GodAnd every day that I fail to prayI take another step further awayThe secret is the seasonsBut nobody wants the reasonsAs the last sane man aliveIt's a very lonely driveI know I gotta be a guiding lightLiving the life I know is rightI can't change the world just meSo I'll be the change I want to seeI've got the Ayurveda bluesThe Ayurveda bluesChlorine in the waterPlastic everywhereEMF from everything No one seems to careParticles in the airPesticides in foodModified and fertilised To a malevolent magnitudeAnd I'm on my guardBut health these days is so hard The sages foresawAll these problems beforeAnd predicted the rise of the citiesWhile they studied usWe know so little of themOnly how poorly we compare to these menBut their Sutras surviveAnd they make perfect senseAll we needIs obedienceHanded downFrom enlightened mindsAnd been proved rightA million timesI don't need no AIAin't gonna relyOn no computersI've faith in SutrasI don't need no AICharaka's my guyYou keep computersI've faith in Sutras // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

What is a Partnership Society? What is the difference between partnership and Domination societies? Musician EMA interviews author and scientist Rianne Eisler, and creates a song inspired by Eisler's work on Partnerism and Domination cultures, aiming to bring about societal change on gender politics through music, called "Riane: Made for love" Stream the song: https://ffm.to/riane What is the Dominator culture? In the conversation they delve into Eisler's groundbreaking work on societal structures, gender politics, and the myths surrounding human nature. Eisler discusses the distinction between dominator and partnership societies, providing historical and archaeological evidence that challenges the inevitability of hierarchical, patriarchal systems. They also explore themes from Eisler's various books, including 'The Chalice and the Blade' and 'Sacred Pleasure', and examine what is the meaning of Partnerism? https://rianeeisler.com/ https://partnershipway.org https://www.iwannadestroy.com/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

In this special episode of Podsongs, we take a journey through a season full of diverse musical inspirations and intriguing interviews. Hosts Luigi Falcione, Maurizio Sanicola, and Massimino Vozza reflect on their creative process and share tracks inspired by guests from various fields, including physicist Alan Lightman, jazz musician Sidron, chef Martin O'Dell, and Dire Straits' David Knopfler. We explore international collaborations, from America to India, featuring telepathic animal communicator Manjiri Lathi, rock band Indus Creed, and artists like Stefano Bellani and Dave McKean. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive tracks, and insights into how interviews with artists and influencers shape the music. Don't miss standout songs like 'Meaning in the Moment,' 'Melody Snakes,' and 'Second Hand Lemonade.' Subscribe, like, and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on future projects!00:00 Welcome to Podsongs00:12 Studio Tour and Personal Updates01:11 Reflecting on Past Albums01:32 Sidron and Alan Lightman: Meaning in the Moment05:36 Jack in Water and Martin O'Dell: Minimal Waste08:30 David Knopfler and Lem Sisay: On the Outside12:04 Perpetual Groove and Jonathan Lubecki: Fiery Skies15:31 Indus Creed and Manjiri Lathi: Hollow Bones19:25 Stefano Bellani and Dave McKean: Coincidentals27:31 Peter Mulvey and Naomi Shihab Nye: Comedian31:55 Brandon Kinder and Chad Abumrad: Conversations in D34:07 Surprise Vocals and Studio Cats36:34 Epic Collaboration with Steve Erickson39:16 Meditative Soundscapes and Ritualistic Music45:37 Nose Breathing and Free Diving50:00 Milo Gore and Second Hand Lemonade55:57 Art Can Change the World59:40 Upcoming Artists and Final Thoughts Listen to the complete album here: https://ffm.to/podsongs13 // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

In this episode of Podsongs, host Jack Stafford is joined by the band ATLYS to discuss their project inspired by renowned dog trainer Linda Michaels. They delve into the unique, innovative methods of Linda, emphasizing her force-free dog training techniques and the development of the Hierarchy of Dog Needs. The conversation covers the band's classical roots, their evolution, and their boundary-pushing performances. They reveal insights into their creative process, including composing and recording their first original song inspired by Linda's work. Tune in to hear about the guests' dedication to animal welfare, the band's upcoming projects, and the premier of their new canine-inspired track. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/fortheloveofdogsatlys 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs 00:08 Introducing Jinty McTavish and Atlas 00:37 Creating a Masterpiece: The Songwriting Process 01:49 Atlas: Breaking Classical Music Stereotypes 03:16 Life on Cruise Ships and Intensive Training 05:30 The Art of Looping and Live Performances 06:48 Composing the First Original Song 08:13 Inspiration Behind the Song: A Tribute to Animals 09:15 Interview with Linda Michaels: World Famous Dog Trainer 17:23 Linda Michaels' Journey and Philosophy 39:42 Discovering the World of Dog Training 41:00 Hands-On Experience with Dogs 43:59 Memorable Dog Training Stories 46:34 Understanding Dog Behavior and Communication 49:30 The Science Behind Dog Intelligence 53:31 Practical Tips for Dog Owners 01:13:18 Adopting and Fostering Dogs 01:18:16 Resources and Community Support 01:23:37 Conclusion and Future Plans www.donoharmdogtraining.com www.atlysmusic.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Creating hope with every brushstroke, Max Frieder goes into refugee camps around the world to bring light into the darkest corners. Working with children who have experienced terrible trauma, to anyone with any doubt he shows that Art can change the world. In this inspiring and engaging episode, he talks to the musician Zea Stallings form the band The Copper Children. They discuss their shared history, personal journeys, and impactful work. Max, co-founder of Artolution, discusses his projects teaching art in refugee camps, while Zea shares insights on fostering community, creating social change, and the role of art in education and trauma recovery. They emphasize art's ability to develop leadership and resilience, making it a powerful tool for change. The episode concludes with a touching song, 'Art Can Change the World,' inspired by their dialogue. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/artcanchangetheworld https://www.thecopperchildren.com/ https://www.artolution.org/ LYRICS Art can change the world Art can change the world Paintbrush in a child's hand See her universe expand Color canvas with her love Sharing joy and creation Art can change the world Art can change the world Young man with his first guitar Transported to worlds afar Sharing songs with all the world Melodies so magical Art can change the world I can change the world Every moment is a chance to give To someone who's hurting Who's so deserving Of a miracle Art can change the world You can change the world Sculpture in refugee camps Reminds us of our humanness Come together as one blood See what we're capable of Art can change the world We can change the world // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

In an extraordinary dialogue between rising music talent Milo Gore and acclaimed actor Robert Carlyle, Episode 151 of Podsongs unveils the raw essence of the creative process, navigating through the highs and lows that define the artistic journey. Hosted by Jack Stafford, this episode takes listeners on an introspective dive into the minds of two prolific creators, exploring the symbiosis between music and storytelling, the challenges of self-doubt, and the triumph of artistic expression. Throughout the conversation, Carlyle, known for his diverse and dynamic roles, shares his insights into the nuances of embodying different characters, the importance of authenticity in performance, and his personal artistic endeavors. On the other side, Milo Gore, a musician celebrated for his emotionally resonant compositions, discusses the influence of personal experiences on his music, the cathartic power of songwriting, and the struggles of navigating the modern music landscape. 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs: An Inspiring Musical Journey 00:24 Getting Comfortable: Tech, Swearing, and Music Love 01:07 Deep Dive into Milo Gore's Musical World 02:10 Introducing Milo Gore: From London to Bristol 02:51 The Vibrant Music Scene of Bristol and Beyond 04:02 Building a Local Following: The Importance of Community 04:31 The Magic of Live Performances and Creative Processes 13:07 Navigating the Challenges of the Music Industry 15:29 The Art of Songwriting and the Impact of Streaming 24:29 Robert Carlyle Joins the Conversation 26:40 Exploring Identity, Belief, and the Actor's Journey 40:31 Tackling Challenging Roles and Embracing New Identities 43:45 Exploring Character Depth and Acting Challenges 44:58 The Rigors of TV Acting and Learning on the Job 46:20 Transitioning Skills from TV to Film 48:15 Finding Meaning and Identity on Stage and Screen 48:57 The Emotional Journey of Improvisation and Acting 50:17 Navigating Creativity and Identity in Music and Acting 50:44 The Struggle with Self-Consciousness and Creativity 55:52 Confronting Past Addictions and Finding New Paths 57:47 Building Confidence and Character in Acting 01:03:03 The Impact of Music and Emotional Connection 01:08:14 The Challenges and Opportunities of AI in the Arts 01:10:08 Reflecting on Career Choices and Future Aspirations 01:23:05 The Creative Process and Finding Inspiration https://www.instagram.com/milogoremusic/ Lyrics: Don't overthink it Even if you feel like sinking Time will tell the tales of tomorrow Sorrow will only get you so far Only get you so so so so so so far And it's easy to believe That everything will be handed to you on a plate And it's easy to concede To the doubt that's rife That pulls you down But strengths comes To those who wait Stand strong Believe in fate Believe in fate Believe in fate CHORUS Secondhand lemonade Still tastes the fucking same But they just throw it away like it's nothing // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Podsongs is the unique podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song. This episode, with writer James Nestor and the musical duo Lowland Hum, covers an expansive range of topics including the significant roles of breathing in enhancing both physical and mental health as advocated by Nestor, the creative and transformative journey of artists, and the deep intricacies of interviewing and engaging with diverse subjects. Detailed explorations include a breathing experiment led by Dr. Jayakar Nayak at Stanford exploring nasal versus mouth breathing, the attempt to communicate with marine animals through AI, and the concept of creating inclusive and meaningful retreats and musical experiences. The discussions provide rich insights into the interconnectedness of creativity, wellness, and scientific exploration, emphasizing the power of breathing and genuine engagement in fostering artistic expression and deeper understanding across various disciplines. https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/ www.lowlandhum.com 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs: Introducing James Nestor and Lowland Hum 00:27 Musical Connections and Collaborations 01:50 The Evolution of Lowland Hum's Sound 02:52 Recording Challenges and Creative Processes 09:43 The Art of Album Covers with Lauren Goins 10:12 The Realities of Touring and Creative Tensions 15:36 Exploring the Impact of Breathing on Health and Creativity 23:53 James Nestor Joins the Conversation 37:40 The Journey of Writing 'Breath' 42:29 Creative Processes and Collaborative Dynamics 49:49 The Paradox of Confidence and Insecurity in Creativity 50:25 The Privilege and Pressure of Artistic Creation 51:19 The Impact of Expectations on Art and Performance 55:03 Navigating the Challenges of Travel and Work-Life Balance 01:17:38 Exploring the Depths of Human and Animal Communication 01:27:28 The Universal Language of Breathing 01:29:34 Creating Unique Musical Experiences 01:36:31 The Power of Intergenerational Connections and Legacy // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In the 149th episode of Podsongs, we're honoured to feature the legendary writer Steve Erickson and Canadian musician Aidan Baker, part of the ambient/experimental music duo Nadja. They delve into the origins of Baker's musical journey, the essence of creating music across different genres, and the collaborative dynamics within Nadja. Erickson and Baker touch upon the evolving landscapes of politics, culture, and the inherent challenges and inspirations for artists. The conversation traverses the complexities of identity, the impact of global shifts on artistic expression, and the pursuit of creativity amidst a changing world. This engaging exchange not only offers insights into the respective crafts of Erickson and Baker but also serves as an inspiration for a new piece of music capturing the nuanced conversation around creativity, cultural shifts, and the undying pursuit of artistic authenticity.   https://www.steveerickson.org/ https://brokenspineprods.wordpress.com/   00:00 Welcome to Podsongs: Introducing Aidan Baker 00:19 Exploring Aidan Baker's Musical Journey 01:53 The Creative Process and Evolution of Music 02:55 Aidan Baker: The Multi-Instrumentalist 03:44 Collaborative Projects and the Birth of Nadja 05:07 Inspirations and Influences: From Music to Literature 05:27 Steve Erickson: A Unique Voice in Literature 06:47 Exploring the Works of Steve Erickson 08:02 Aidan Baker's Reading Habits and Inspirations 12:10 The Changing Landscapes of Berlin and Personal Reflections 16:48 Touring, Festivals, and Fan Interactions 21:42 Creative Ventures: From Soundtracks to Video Games 24:29 Setting the Stage for Steve Erickson's Arrival 30:00 Navigating the High Costs of Artistic Life in Toronto 30:23 Political Shifts and the Blurring Lines Between Left and Right 31:59 The Unique Political Situation of Expatriates 32:51 Exploring the Meditative Qualities of Music 36:11 The Challenges and Rewards of Creating Video Game Soundtracks 41:42 The Impact of Political Climate on Creative Processes 46:53 Seeking Refuge and Creative Inspiration Abroad 50:21 Discussing the Dynamics of European Politics 55:12 The Role of Art and Music in Times of Political Turmoil 01:11:20 Reflecting on Canadian Identity and Political Landscape // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In a compelling exploration of art and creativity, this interview brings together insights from conversations with Jad Abumrad, co-founder of Radiolab, and musician Brandon Kinder. It traverses Abumrad and Kinder's personal creative journeys, highlighting their transitions in the music industry, from band dynamics to solo projects, and the impact of experimental influences. Abumrad delves into the challenges of storytelling within traditional and innovative formats, expressing a desire to break free from neat narratives to embrace a more chaotic, truthful representation of reality. He also reflects on his journey from curiosity to leading a new wave of curiosity-driven content, aiming to blend storytelling with societal utility. Themes of authenticity, the struggle with creative blocks, and the fusion of documentary elements with music are discussed, aiming to create unique auditory experiences that transcend conventional boundaries. The dialogue concludes with a look into the future of storytelling and music, underscoring the importance of innovation and accessibility in pursuing societal benefits through art. Jad Abumrad: http://jadabumrad.com/ Brandon Kinder: https://www.thewealthywest.com/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In an engaging dialogue, musician Peter Mulvey is inspired to create a new song after talking with poet Naomi Shehab Nye and exploring the profound impact of art, poetry, and music on human connection. They reflect on their personal experiences, discussing the role of these artistic forms in creating and strengthening bonds between individuals. Highlighting the works of Emily Dickinson and Lorine Niedecker, among others, the conversation underlines the importance of allowing art to transcend definitions and speak directly to the heart. Stories of personal anguish, the quest for originality, and the legacy of past artists underscore the dialogue, emphasizing art's power to resonate on both personal and universal levels. The session reinforces the notion that art and poetry should be accessible, inviting listeners to experience them intuitively rather than analytically. Through personal anecdotes and a shared passion for creativity, the speakers inspire a resolve to continue exploring and contributing to the vast world of artistic expression. Stream the song https://ffm.to/comedian // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Join renowned artist, Dave McKean, and Italian pianist, Stefano Bollani for an enlightening conversation on Podsongs covering their shared interests in art, jazz, and literature. The two creatives explore the intricacies of music creation and appreciation. Insights include their artistic journeys, perspectives on music education, experiences with film scores, the impact of regional dialects on music, and their love for various music styles such as jazz and Brazil's Bossa Nova. Personal stories of inspirations, challenges, and the magic of matching music to films make it a must-watch for arts and music enthusiasts. A perfect blend of shared passion, engaging creativity, and intellectual conversation on the convergence of art and music, which results in the creation of a new song by Dave McKean called 'Coincidentals'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/coincidentals LYRICS to 'Coincidentals' by Dave McKean: His assistants busy themselves Fetching scissors and coloured papers Mixing hues of different flavours Painting blues and greens and purples Cutting stars and squares and circles Beginning the journey Through a thicket of collage and texture and bread and circuses From his bed he considers the surfaces He remembers his voyages And he watches Henri watches Henri's body is bed bound But his mind isn't even earthbound He cuts into the form of a figure He places it next to another Improvisation, No turning back, no hesitation Letting go to muscle sense and iteration Creativity in the present tense No more sitting on the fence Commit to the composition And he watches… Enrico watches… The kids coming up through the quavers and crotchets Little birds with their scales and rhythms and pitches Finding their voices and hoping to sing He'll pass on the history, of princes and kings Of Bix and Miles and the truth and the sophistry Of Chet and Louis and the proof and the mystery And he takes an occasional player under his wing And flies through fundamentals Improvisations and incidentals And he watches… Stefano watches… The silence of the film and the stillness of the man Deadpan Buster Keaton The girl leaves His heart heaves His blank expression Falls to his knees and then the horizon He sits. He thinks. Pushing his hat Back on his head. Lost in this moment of loss, the signs he misread, He fails to notice The coupling rod on the train that is rising and falling and that is where his seat is He bobs up and down as his dignity decreases His stone face flashes a moment of indignation beneath his… Hat. To acquire learning you need to read But to gain wisdom you must watch Stefano watches Through the bars of his cage A cage of bar lines and staves Something to break out of To fight with To play with To push and pull and tear and tickle and sway with All those accidentals Co-accidentals Incidental music for life Incidental music for life https://www.davemckean.com https://www.stefanobollani.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Uday Benegal speaks to Manjiri Latey, Telepathic Animal Communicator and expert in Neuro Linguistic Programming about Interacting with The Universe: Tune in for a deep conversation on consciousness, Animal Communication, and Eastern Spirituality. Uday is inspired to create a new song called 'Hollow Bones. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/hollowbones https://www.instagram.com/udaybenegal https://www.earthwise.co.in/ Manjiri Latey is a celebrated Telepathic Animal Communicator and teacher in animal communication, shamanism, and holistic living practices. Across the episode, they delve into in-depth discussions on topics such as consciousness, telepathic interaction with animals, neurolinguistic programming, divination, mediumship, and the Wim Hof method. They underline the significance of open-mindedness, self-trust, and the need for understanding and compassion towards animals. Drawing upon their' Indian roots, the conversation explores Eastern spiritual practices, while also appreciating the insights of Western ideas, aiming ultimately to guide the audience towards a raised collective consciousness. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Discussing the Agenda: Telepathic Animal Communication 01:11 Life in Goa and Environmental Concerns 03:40 Exploring Telepathic Animal Communication 06:50 Exploring Consciousness and Communication 10:12 Reflections on Music Career and Collaborations 32:16 The Journey into Animal Communication 41:33 Understanding Personal Reactions and Responses 42:11 The Power of Skepticism and Questioning 43:04 The Challenge of Doubt and Seeking Validation 43:49 The Impact of Skepticism on Personal Growth 44:48 Exploring the Influence of Cultural Consciousness 46:14 The Role of Trust in Personal and Cultural Contexts 46:46 The Influence of Westernization on Indian Identity 48:16 The Paradox of Indian Culture and Consciousness 50:17 Understanding Neurolinguistic Programming 53:32 The Power of Linguistics in Human Behavior 56:12 The Role of Animals in Reflecting Human Behavior 58:05 The Concept of Energy in Investments 58:11 The Expansion of Teaching Beyond Animal Communication 01:01:00 The Role of Animals in Human Consciousness 01:04:00 The Importance of Presence in Animal Communication 01:21:56 The Role of Breathwork in Enhancing Communication 01:22:04 The Importance of Being a 'Hollow Bone' in Communication 01:25:02 The Impact of Individualism and Community Living on Consciousness LYRICS Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Journeying on a magic trip Into the underworld There we met the special ones Our spirit animals The ripple effect is playing out Raising consciousness Connecting to the source of life With greater confidence And still you try try try Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Metamorph into alignment By tapping into tools Mirroring and taking on As you journey through the rules Love and forgiveness both come first In everything you do Saying your sorry and ask forgiveness And they you say thank you And still you try try try Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Hollow bones Hollow bones --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 144 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— Matthew McDonald of Perpetual Groove speaks to Jonathan Lubecky, Veterans & Governmental Affairs Liaison for MAPS, as inspiration for a new song called 'Fiery Skies', which will be released as a single on 1st December 2023 Stream the song: https://ffm.to/fieryskies LYRICS: Distant worlds from a past life, they haunt meMemories blurred from that time, still find meA shell of myself just trying to surviveFiery Skies celebrate tonight, but I'm locked upTrapped inside of my own mind, I'm fucked upMaybe it's time to leave it all behind, and change my state of mindNo longer feel the need to wear my armor, long the way that it's beenAnd now I begin to see in colors, more than I've ever seen https://www.pgroove.net/https://www.lubeckysd.com/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 143 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— David Knopfler speaks to Lemn Sissay, British poet, author and broadcaster, as inspiration for a new song called 'On the Outside', which will be released as a single on 17th November 2023 Stream the song: https://ffm.to/on-the-outside ON THE OUTSIDE Never quite at home Always you're alone Always on the outside Riding out the storm So where do we now start Where do we begin Never looking outside Always looking in Always on the outside And never quite at home Always on the outside And every Christmas you're alone Waiting for the dawn Family full of strangers Barely holding on Always on the outside You know you must be strong Always on the outside And you'll survive the storm And always you'll belong Always you'll belong Always you'll belong https://knopfler.com/ https://www.lemnsissay.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 142 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— William Clapson speaks to Martyn Odell, aka Lagom Chef - a Food Waste Disruptor, as inspiration for a new song called 'Lagom', which will be released as a single on 3rd November Stream the song: https://ffm.to/lagom-jackinwater LYRICS Strip the leavesAnd pick out the flowersToast the seedsAnd harness the fleshMay your cupboardBe abundant withFlavours and coloursAnd the produce you buyBe exactly what you needNot too much, Not too little,Just right, Just right, Just rightNo life is linearAll days are adventuresTo enjoy or endureAnd all food still maturesWithout you in mindOne day you want pizzaThe next you want pieIt's kind of easyIf you eat what you buyNot too much, Not too little,Just right, Just right, Just rightNot too much, Not too little,Just right, Just right, Just right www.lagomchef.comwww.jackinwater.com// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Leo Sidran speaks to Alan Lightman, American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur on Episode 141 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—as inspiration for a new song called 'Meaning in the Moment' Alan Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently a professor of the practice of the humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Leo Sidran is an American Latin Grammy-winning musician, composer, performer, and producer whose credits include co-producing the Oscar-winning song "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" for the soundtrack to the movie The Motorcycle Diaries. http://www.leosidran.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/meaninginthemoment LYRICS: Everything you see is impermanentEvery last star in the firmamentEveryone you love or you ever metEvery single thought running through your headEvery setting sun, every morning mistAll the works of art and the sciencesEvery “out of body” experienceEverything you see is impermanentTry, try, try not to let it throw youYou know you can findMeaning in the momentMeaning in the momentEvery sweet song that you ever heardEach turn of phrase, every perfect wordEvery back corner of consciousnessEvery single thing is impermanentTry, try, try not to let it throw youYou know you can findMeaning in the momentMeaning in the momentNo one will remember usWhen we return to sand and dustBut there's one thing that you can trustWhen you feel all aloneMeaning in the moment  // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

A commentary on the last 12 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews. Note from Jack: In the video I mistakenly say this is our 11th album... but it's actually our 12th 1. Miracles 2. Une ville avec un fleuve enterré 3. Deeper Than Love 4. Two Cokes for Paul Nelson 5. Afterlife of a Painting 6. Candy Land 7. Galileo - with a microscope 8. Eagles 9. Public Land 10. Peace on my mind 11. The New Convention 12. Animam Nondum Efflavi // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 140 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— Shane Thomas speaks to Kevin Hines, an American suicide prevention speaker who attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. His story gained major media coverage and he has since become a motivational speaker and advocate for suicide prevention. Shane was inspired to create a new song called 'Animam Nondum Efflavi', which will be released as a single on 22nd September. Animam Nondum Efflavi (I Have Not Yet Exhaled My Spirit) [Latin original]:animam nondum efflavi,tametsi eam vulneravi;parce mihi frater,tam longe meo carne.quando te deterruiet quo furtim effugisti?te quoniam necavi.mortuis adiunxistivel phasmatibus perditis?redde mihi vitamquam in noctem abstractam.[English]:I have not yet exhaled (flared out) my spirit,Though I have caused her harm (wounded her) ;Forgive me, my brother,So distant (remote) from my flesh.When did I cause you to flee in terror,and whither have you quietly (furtively) fled?For I have murdered (killed) you.Have you joined the company of [the] depraved phasms (spirits) ?Return to me the life (vitality)that was dragged off into the night.Shane Joshua Thomas  www.KevinHinesStory.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In Episode 138 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—musician and producer Nicholas Gunty—most famous for being part of the folk band Frances Luke Accord—interviews James Martin, American Jesuit priest, writer, and editor-at-large of America: the Jesuit Review, as inspiration for a beautiful new solo song called 'Peace on my mind', which will be released as a single on 25th August 2023 Stream the song: https://ffm.to/peaceonmymind LYRICS I know I am strong With peace by my side The story is power Will truth out in time? This one's for all The shame in our lives I need you to call me by my name I need you to let me be my way The story is power With peace by my side I know I am strong I know I'm alive Time and again Building a bridge Change happens when they hear what we did Build with the pen Building with stone Building with fire Building with bone Burdens are ugly The burden is real I know I am strong I know I will heal I know what I know Change happens this way We work from within It ripples away It ripples away We work from within We all gotta live If you felt under-loved And you're at the edge Call your nephew and niece By the name that they choose Be a sensitive man Put your skill to good use Go write a good book Go write a new song Go practice your love With everyone Make it all real Make it yourself Because you are here And you're nobody else This one's for all The love in your heart I know you are strong As I fall apart This one's for all With peace by their side With peace in their heart And peace on their mind https://www.americamagazine.org/ https://nicholasgunty.com/ https://www.franceslukeaccord.com/ Nicholas Gunty - - - He is the primary writer/producer for the folk band Frances Luke Accord (NPR: “The definition of lean-in music”) and a regular collaborator with Darlingside and Chris Dupont. Nicholas has shared stages with Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and Grammy-nominated guitarist Tim Reynolds. James J. Martin SJ - - - An American Jesuit Catholic priest, writer, and editor-at-large of the Jesuit magazine America. A New York Times Best Selling author, Martin's books include The Jesuit Guide to Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and My Life With the Saints. // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In Episode 139 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—Thomas Feiner interviews Dave McKean, an award-winning English illustrator and graphic designer, about the effect midjourney is having on their industry. Thomas uses the interview as inspiration for a new song called 'The New Convention', which will be released as a single on 8th September. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/thenewconvention LYRICSA journey into momentsA journey out of mindA journey through the possibleCollated and entwinedTelescopic netherworldsPortals into spaceHyperplexic Ferris wheelsCut up and replacedWelcome to the new invention Where everyone is an artist - Why would anyone disagree?It's dark inside the great conventionExhibitors are reminded to be uniformly freePixelated propheciesPrompted into beingWill we ever be able toBelieve in what we're seeingArtistic instabilityCall it what you willIt comes without a warrantyAnd this is not a drillWelcome to the new invention Where everyone is an artist - Why would anyone disagree?It's dark inside the great conventionExhibitors are reminded to be uniformly free www.thomasfeiner.com www.davemckean.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Jasper Lorentzen of Grammy-nominated bluegrass band ‘Po' Ramblin' Boys' interviews Ryan Callaghan of Meateater on the Podsongs podcast, as inspiration for a new song called Public Land Stream the song: https://ffm.to/publicland LYRICS: We grew up on a dead-end street out on the edge of town We didn't have much land to call our own We had big dreams of the mountains and tall pines We needed those wild places we could feel it in our bones Every weekend Dad would take us to the forest to roam around We learned to hunt and fish just like he had planned It was as much a part of us as that house that we called home I thank god every time I step on public land Those hills were like a classroom they taught me all I know It wasn't hard for me to understand Leave it better than you found it cause we only get one chance We have to be good stewards of the land Every weekend Dad would take us to the forest to roam around We learned to hunt and fish just like he had planned It was as much a part of us as that house that we called home I thank god every time I step on public land https://www.theporamblinboys.com/ https://www.instagram.com/olcal406 // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

In episode 136 of Podsongs, Dick Forsman's deep knowledge and passion for birds provide pianist and songwriter Ruben Hein with a unique perspective on the world of raptors, inspiring him to create "Eagles," a song that delves into the profound majesty of these magnificent creatures. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/eagles-rubenhein LYRICS: We can't soar above this Or migrate away Just leaden on the land without wings We're deafened and deceived An outcome out of sight Lost without non-human rights? Oh where the eagles live Over the rim of a far long cliff Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle's head I wish I could get up there Glide through the sky As chaos plays out on the ground Where money does the talking But could it be contrite? Can it say non-human rights? Oh where the eagles live Over the rim of a far long cliff Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle's head It's more than philosophical An upgrade for us all Replace positions we've been claiming for so long It's a necessary call An unexpected rule of law And change the patterns that would otherwise go on Oh where the eagles live Over the rim of a far long cliff Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle's head Dick Forsman: http://www.dickforsman.com/ Ruben Hein: https://rubenhein.nl/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 135 features musician Karl Blau's speaking with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. This interview sparks the creation of a new song titled "Galileo - with a microscope," set to release on July 14th. In this captivating episode, Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, a renowned expert in medicine and nutrition, and the creator of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet. The discussion explores the intriguing connection between gut health and overall well-being. Karl Blau struggled with health issues for a long time until his life (and wife) were transformed by the diet. This interview—and the song he writes for her—is some small payback to say thank you to Dr Natasha. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/galileowithamicroscope LYRICS Trust your gut and it will tell you "Put your love in the ground" Make amends with inside friends Help them to feel at home Galileo Galileo Galileo - with a microscope Wobbling on the pottery wheel Microbiome from Ma & Pa Lord of the Flies meets Silent Spring I'll be glad to wake from this Piscean dream Galileo Galileo Galileo - with a microscope Tuned in by choice Had I not been in pain Would I choose the same? Dr. Natasha The worlds that you found When you looked around The Universe inside us Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride I've got your yellow book Dr Natasha's site: https://gaps.me/ Karl's music: https://www.karlblau.com/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Dillon Hodges and Heidi Feek (firekid) interview Lee C Camp and Brad Crisler as inspiration for a new song. Lee is a Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University, and Brad Crisler is an award-winning music producer, both with strong ideas about modern Christianity. In this interesting discussion they talk about what it means to be a Christian in these days. firekid are inspired to write the song Candy Land Stream the song: https://ffm.to/firekid-candy-land LYRICS: Mother, father I've seen signsIn the symbols of your faithGone are days of muscadineNightmares follow like a wraithTears of sparrows, Brothers bloodLaid a curse on holy groundBuried boundless in the mudFor the joy of tainted crownsGo down Moses lead the bandFill their mouths with desert sandMilk and honey in their headsDreaming of a candy landChildren's sorrow, hidden wellDrowned out by a gospel songTrouble hid behind the veilLost in plain sight all alongGo down Moses lead the bandFill their mouths with desert sandMilk and honey in their headsDreaming of a candy landMilk and honeyRunning wildHungry mouths are full of sandGo down Moses, meek and mildRaise your cane and lead the bandSay farewell to freedom childWelcome them toCandy land   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Episode 133 of the Podsongs Podcast: Laura Weinbach of Foxtails Brigade finds inspiration in historian of bad behavior Alissa Bennett, Co-host of the C-word PodcastIn this episode, Laura draws inspiration from the insights and experiences shared by Alissa Bennett of the C-word Podcast. The conversation between the two serves as a catalyst for the creation of "Afterlife of a Painting," a song that beautifully captures the essence of their discussion. With Laura's lyrical brilliance and Foxtails Brigade's signature sound, the song will resonate deeply with fans old and new. The song will be released on June 30th, 2023 www.foxtailsbrigade.com PRE-SAVE THE SONG: https://ffm.to/afterlifeofapainting // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Two heavyweights in their respective fields of music and writing discuss their mutual friend, the late Rolling Stone writer, Paul Nelson—and go on to create a tribute song for him 'Two Cokes for Paul Nelson'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/twocokes TWO COKES FOR PAUL NELSON (Murphy / Lethem / Stafford) These are the elements of a verse Sherman cigarettes - but it gets worse Footprints on the running board of his wall And by the way his name was Paul And let's not talk of his fall … just yet Oh starved to death – that's what the tabloids say But you know - I don't see it that way In fact for me - the opposite is true Paul was a glutton for everything he loved and knew From Orson Welles, Ross Macdonald, Howard Hawks, Raymond C, Chet B, PKD, and Warren Z … oh The New York Dolls and me So let's take a seat at the Jackson Hole Let's raise two cokes and toast his soul The soul of a man - our friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson A magnum forty-five and a snub-nose thirty-eight But books can kill if you can't get them straight A paragraph, a sentence, to a starving mind Some die for want of an opening line Life on a shrinking editorial island Paul couldn't lie, he couldn't lie Hey Rod Stewart - bashed out on a lark Typing as fast as Lester Bangs could bark Paul the quiet man, living in a borrowed head An enabler who couldn't get out of bed Marathon man in a hamburger booth He told the truth, he told the truth - that's Paul Let's take a seat at the Jackson Hole Let's raise two cokes to toast his soul The soul of a man - our friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson Abiding mentor, with a guiding mind Freeze-frame, isolate the details, and then rewind A stickler for the director's cut His own mis-en-scene, he fell into a rut Scraps on the cutting-room floor Shut the door, shut the door, shut the door Now somehow he lost his way and that's a pity But in the words of Norma Desmond The movies got small not Paul not Paul not Paul not Paul A drink at the Jackson Hole Two cokes oh let's toast his soul The soul of a man Our dear friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson The older you get, the more you live with ghosts And that's according to Nick Tosches who's now among them And Paul … Credits: Elliott Murphy : Vocals, Acoustic Guitars Jack Stafford : Backing Vocals Massimino Voza : Mellotron, Percussions Luigi Falcione : Bass Guitars Maurizio Sarnicola : Electric Guitars, Percussions Written by Elliott Murphy, Jonathan Lethem & Jack Stafford Recorded in Paris, France and Goldmine Records, Italy Mixed and mastered by Maurizio Sarnicola at Goldmine Records Produced by Elliott Murphy, Gaspard Murphy and Maurizio Sarnicola Cover artwork Brendan O'Connell https://elliottmurphy.com/https://jonathanlethem.com/https://www.podsongs.com/http://www.brendanoconnell.com/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Chrissie Blaze is the author of 12 books, a metaphysician and astrologer. She has been a student/practitioner of the psychic and spiritual sciences from a young age. She is a regular media guest and conducts lectures and classes in the U.S.A. and U.K. Blaze is a professional astrologer who qualified at the Faculty of Astrological Studies, London in the early 1980s. She qualified as a lecturer with credentials from the University of London, England. She was a longtime close student of renowned English Yoga Master, Dr. George King, Founder of The Aetherius Society. Her goal is the global promotion of practical spirituality, including astrology. http://www.chrissieblaze.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/jsdeeperthanlove // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Blaine L. Reininger—American songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, writer and performer, best known as a member of the Californian post-punk, new wave band Tuxedomoon who migrated on mass to Europe in the 1980s—speaks with James Nice, owner of Les Disques du Crépuscule and Factory Benelux, about their formative time together in the emerging Brussels music scene. Stream the song Blaine created after being inspired by the conversation: https://ffm.to/fleuveenterre Une ville avec un fleuve enterréVoilà la ville avec un fleuve enterréQui coule sous les pavésCiel de plombBas en dessous de la place doréeBruxelles des années 80Ma joie et mes remordsDans le vidéo bar branché oùSans un sou sur la rueDes superstars inconnuesEn longs manteaux noirs Je suis assis sur une rive lointaineSavourant ce chagrin ancienPerdu dans la musiqueDéformé par la musiquePosant dans le cimetièreDebout sous la pluie A city with a buried river Here is the city with a buried riverWhich flows under the cobblestonesleaden skyDown below the golden square80s BrusselsMy joy and my remorseIn the trendy video bar whereWithout a penny in the streetUnknown SuperstarsIn long black coatsI sit on a distant shoreSavoring this ancient sorrowlost in the musicDistorted by the musicPosing in the cemeteryStanding in the rain  https://lesdisquesducrepuscule.com/ https://mundoblaineo.org/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

After making a spiritual resolution, Country Roots Singer Amanda Anne Platt talks to Elaine Pagels (Professor of Religion at Princeton University) to come to a greater understanding, and write a beautiful new song - "Miracles". Stream the song: https://ffm.to/amandamiracles LYRICS: I saw Jesus in a parking lot he said to give the world what I got but nobody believed me yeah they said I was crazy and now it's gonna turn me to stone like milk for the baby that never came home it's the saddest thing that I've ever known and can't nobody save me Sometimes the heart breaks just like an egg hatches tiny and barely breathing hungry for some meaning Sometimes the world laughs just trying to hold the tears back sometimes we're lonely sometimes we're only dreaming We were short on miracles Guess they needed them for the war so we said "we don't believe in miracles anymore" but I don't wanna be scared to love I don't wanna be scared to hope I don't wanna be scared to call out just cause there might be no answer She misses her brother today asks me why he went away I say "honey, it's beyond me" I been trying to wrap my head around the whole damn thing trying to find the truth, trying to make it sing sometimes the truth just seems so ugly We were short on miracles Guess they needed them for the war so we said "we don't believe in miracles anymore" but I don't wanna be scared to love I don't wanna be scared to hope I don't wanna be scared to call out just cause there might be no answer CREDITS: Amanda Anne Platt : Vocals Dulci Ellenberger : Harmonies Jack Stafford : Backing Vocals Luigi Falcione : Acoustic Guitar, Banjo Massimino Voza : Drums, Strings, Vibes Maurizio Sarnicola : Bass Guitar Written by Amanda Anne Platt & Jack Stafford Produced, mixed and mastered by Maurizio Sarnicola at Goldmine Records Italy // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

A commentary on the last 12 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews. 1. Nothing's by Design 2. Borderline 3. Don't Forget How Far You've Come 4. Get Free 5. EZ Water Bonus track - Blinding Lights 6. If I listened to you 7. Drunk on the Cork 8. Your Energy 9. Always Gonna Be The Same 10. The Science of Sound 11. Feel the Colors 12. Peace is a Serious Matter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Psychedelic soundsmith Al Lover interviews writer, educator and futurist Zak Stein as inspiration for a new song. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/peaceisaseriousmatter LYRICS to 'Peace is a serious matter' Build peer-to-peer propaganda Techno-feudalists position for mate The social media memoranda Hypnotize to a suggestible state Reaching peak psychological dysfunction Going down an infinite scroll Pulled out with intentional suction No self-control  Son rise become all that you're meant to be Son rise over everything and be free Queuing up for micro-targetted rapture Enjoy the pleasure of the new world order Addicted to attentional capture A self-diagnosed disorder Overcoming the shocks of existence Che Guevara's in the shopping mall Hendrix plays Star Spangled Resistance Slowly we fall Son rise become all that you're meant to be Son rise over everything and be free Links: Zak Stein - http://www.zakstein.org/ Al Lover - https://www.al-lover.com/ Podsongs - https://podsongs.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

Bonnie from Death Valley Girls gets inspiration for a new song by interviewing Neil Harbisson, a cyborg artist and activist for transspecies rights. He is best known for being the first person in the world to have an antenna implanted in his skull. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/feelthecolors https://cyborgarts.com https://www.instagram.com/deathvalleygirls/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

In this episode, the musician Michael Lane interviews music-appreciation maestro Rick Beato. Millions have subscribed to Rick's channel to hear him dissect music old and new. An outstanding musician and producer in his own right, Rick has used his skills to help others deepen their understanding of the music they love. The interview inspires a song about Rick's ear-training program, and the perfect pitch developed by his son Dylan after exposure to hours and hours of Bach. Unfortunately, Michael Lane wasn't able to provide the vocals for the song, so Jack Stafford stood in. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/thescienceofsound THE SCIENCE OF SOUND With perfect pitch And linguistic abilities Mathematical mind Woken latent capabilities Cos Dylan heard Sounds of such complexity That his mind grew Out of sheer necessity Processing power Stimulation made The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound The science of sound The science of sound The sun spoke the word The earth came into existence And we all flowed Down the path of least resistance Our ideas have traction If we know that truth is action The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound Grow as you're meant to be Know all you're meant to see Latent destiny The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound Written by Jack Stafford Produced by Maurizio Sarnicola, Goldmine Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

What will Amazon do once it's eaten every other business, automated every process, and none of us have any money to buy their products? To find out, musician Oliver Ackermann (A Place To Bury Strangers) interviews Stacy Mitchell, co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national research and advocacy organization that fights corporate control and works to build thriving, equitable communities. She inspires him to create a new song ‘Always Gonna Be The Same'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/AlwaysGonnaBeTheSame I could spin a story that would make you freak But I'm not thinking of ways to manipulate you - I don't hate you I just want you to enjoy your life And I hope you're a really good potato - Kato I don't wanna live in a stupid world I don't wanna live under their control I don't wanna buy all their useless shit That should just be thrown in a giant pit I don't wanna be hooked on all these drugs Pushed to fund someone's expensive rugs I just wanna live and have some fun I don't need to feel like I have won Cuz it's gross They're lying to our faces It's a show They stripped away their regulations What we don't know Is that they multiplied their operations So if we don't vote Then its always gonna be the same Someone's gotta play the adult in the room - with a broom We can't let these greedy fuckers take another dime - waste of time I would rather be out on vacation - in another nation But we seem to be living with some bad potatoes - Kato I don't wanna live in their stupid world I don't wanna live under their control I don't wanna buy all this useless shit That should just be thrown in a giant pit I don't wanna be hooked on all their drugs Pushed to fund someone's expensive rugs I just wanna help out my fellow man Any fucking way that I can Cuz it's gross They're lying to our faces And it's low They bought a house with our donations What we don't know Is that they buried all the allegations So if we don't vote Then its always gonna be the same --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

We're delighted to have the wonderful Sally Seltmann come on for this episode. She is an award-winning songwriter with a canon of amazing songs—including Feist's worldwide smash 1234. We talk with writer Tom Oliver about his book 'The Self-Delusion' and how science doesn't justify our claims for any sort of individuality. Stream the song 'Your Energy' which was inspired by the conversation: https://ffm.to/sallyyourenergy www.sallyseltmann.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

Professor Gad Saad, host of 'The Saad Truth' comes on to inspire a song. Jack's co-host for the episode was Aaron from the Portland band Ezra Bell. Unfortunately the collaboration didn't come through, and Jack and the Podband play this one. https://www.gadsaad.com/ https://www.ezrabell.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/drunkonthecork // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

This week's guest is Kelly G. Wilson, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Mississippi, and founder of Onelife, LLC. He has authored or coauthored eleven books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness for Two. In this episode, he inspires a song about the importance of listening. http://onelifellc.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/ifilistened LYRICS If I did all the things that you tell me And you did all things that I tell you There's nothing that we couldn't do If I listened to you And you listened to me Imagine how happy we'd be Cause you tell me truths I don't like to hear Truth is painful You know you can lie sometimes Then I'd listen more To the wise words you've said like Like, like... errrr If I did all the things that you tell me And you did all things that I tell you There's nothing that we couldn't do If I listened to you And you listened to me Imagine how happy we'd be We'd be healthier, happier, fitter and wiser Richer and thinner and younger and more organised The world would be a better place Without war It's a simple thing but hard to do With ego involved it's a blinkered view But if you saw yourself from outside, you'd say "Why didn't you tell me!?" The world's a crazy mixed-up place Because of the stupid human race Our thoughts pollute the very Air we breathe If we're going to be the ones to make the change It's our thoughts we need to contain And switch our brains from broadcast To receive And if I lived for you And you lived for me Imagine how happy we'd be If I did all the things that you tell me And you did all things that I tell you There's nothing that we couldn't do If I listened to you And you listened to me Imagine how happy we'd be If you listened to me I listened to you We listened ro each other Listening to you Did you hear what I've been saying? Has any of this registered? You're looking at your telephone I don't know what to say I've done all I can --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

A short Christmas special and a very Happy New Year. Stream the song https://ffm.to/blindinggypsylights // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

This week's episode is with Gerald Pollack is a scientist who's recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author, whose passion lies in plumbing the depths of natural truths. He inspires a song about his life's work: EZ Water—the fourth phase of water—and its incredible life-giving properties. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/ezwater He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the Institute for Venture Science. Dr. Pollack's (award-winning) books include: The Fourth Phase of Water (2013), and Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life (2001). https://www.pollacklab.org/ LYRICS: In the water I am reborn With EZ water No structures torn With the water And with the sun This EZ water Keeps me young My mitochondria Rebuilding cells My power swells Without the water My life is starved But with EZ water I am recharged With the water And with the sun This EZ water Keeps me young My mitochondria Rebuilding cells My power swells Running free these radicals They're speeding up the change All are idiopathical I'm closer to my age But in the water I am reborn This EZ water Builds back what's worn And with the water And with the sun This EZ water Keeps me young // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

In this episode of Podsongs, Ryan Walsh of the critically acclaimed Boston-band 'Hallelujah The Hills', interviews ground-breaking researcher Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The interview that the song inspires is song called 'Get Free'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/getfree Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. https://maps.org/ Hallelujah The Hills have been releasing critically acclaimed albums and touring the U.S. since 2007. Described by Spin as “criminally underappreciated” and lauded by Pitchfork for their “fist pumping anthems,” they've been declared “Boston legends” in their hometown and as having a “cult following” by Stereogum. The band released their first two albums on Misra Records, assisted Titus Andronicus in recording their breakout album The Monitor, and are one of the only bands to have ever toured with The Silver Jews. Their sound was creatively explained as “the kind of punk rock you'd expect on stage at the roadhouse from ‘Twin Peaks'” in The Boston Herald. Others go further, with Aquarium Drunkard noting “few do it with the style and imagination of Hallelujah the Hills” and Captain's Dead boldly publishing that they “without a doubt they are one of the greatest bands currently making music.” https://www.hallelujahthehills.com/ LYRICS: We've been backstabbed betrayed, butchered and splayed On the altar of “the way it's always been done.” It's American, man, watch the funerals span The bulk of the calendar year And you can shake your head say it's not right Spend all your nights in electronic fights But you know in the end, there's no way to defend The way we do nothing at all When waking up is a trauma and hellos turns to drama You disassociate from every nuclear thought Total lack of conviction with a bullshit addiction It's enough to forget all we've got And all we've got could someday be enough A spiritual world where we lean into love Well hey I get it man, you're not sure of the plan As you harangue me holding a beer What if the best in us was on the cusp Of true manifestation? Could we take the leap into the deep And find that the softest landing? And besides What have we got to lose? If we could stay like this or get better, What would you choose? I just want my friends to get free I just want my love to get free I just want the pained to get free I just want you to get free I just wanna get free Come on let's all get free // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

In this episode, Chad Moses of 'To Write Love on Her Arms'—the non-profit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide—talks to Swedish songwriter Paula Jiven to inspire a new song that will inspire those going through difficulties. Stream the song 'Don't forget how far you've come': https://ffm.to/dontforgethow TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Since its start in 2006, they have donated over $3 million directly into treatment and recovery making it possible for people to access mental health care when they need it the most. Each month, TWLOHA creates more than 11 million moments of hope through their online and social media presence for people in over 100 countries. And these moments lead to people taking the next step to find help as TWLOHA connects 3,000+ people monthly to mental health resources like crisis lines, support groups, and affordable local mental health resources through the FIND HELP Tool. On a mission to disrupt Swedish songwriter and artist Paula Jiven from Gothenburg made her debut appearance for the public at age 14 with her rendition of Michael Jackson's ‘Billie Jean' on Sweden's Got Talent in 2018. A cover that gave her a Golden Buzzer and that subsequently went viral, amassing over 4 million views to date. She has since then developed her songwriting talent together with Wamer/Chappell and currently shares her management with the likes of Imagine Dragons, Clinton Kane, and The Killers (Reynolds Management in Las Vegas, US). Paula Jiven makes spellbindingly original pop music, each song sparked from her radiant imagination. At just 18-years-old, she's already cultivated a truly singular voice as an artist, one that defies all expectations in favour of following her most playful and daring instincts. With a self-described mission of “disrupting the comfortable and comforting the disrupted,“ Jiven is set to deliver a debut body of work revealing her supreme gifts as a storyteller and the tremendous power of her captivating voice. DON'T FORGET HOW FAR YOU'VE COME Say you're down And say your stuck Can't get out of bed Laugh it off But it's not a joke What's messing with your head You say it's hard To be living out In the way you wished you could But I know it's not How you think it is When you think you're really screwed You've got things you're convinced you need The things you've got to be I'll lend a hand And I'll lend my eyes I wanna help you heal Cause all we need Is all you are I want you to run free You were always beautiful And one day I hope you'll see Don't forget how far you've come And I'll - write the love upon your arms I'll lend my hand, I want to help you heal You're all we need, I want you to run free You're all we need, I want you to run free You're all we need, I want you to run free You're all we need, I want you to run free I want you to run For more information, please visit: www.twloha.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms Twitter: www.twitter.com/twloha Instagram: www.instagram.com/twloha Links: Paula Jiven - https://paulajiven.com/ Podsongs - https://podsongs.com/ Recorded at @Goldmine.Records --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

What happens when a young Boston musician interviews a Professor of Sociology at Boston University about the refugee crisis happening worldwide? The answer is a great song for Social Change. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/juniperborderline Heba Gowayed is the Moorman-Simon Assistant Professor of Sociology at Boston University, and it's her job to make sense of it all. Her research, which is global and comparative, examines how low-income people traverse social services, immigration laws, and their associated bureaucracies, while grappling with gender and racial inequalities. Heba's writing has appeared in Gender & Society, Ethnic & Racial Studies, Sociological Forum and in public outlets including Slate and Teen Vogue. Her new book, Refuge, out now with Princeton University Press, explores how states shape the potential of people pursuing refuge within their borders. She is currently working on her second book, The Cost of Borders, which theorizes borders as a costly, and often deadly, transaction. JUNIPER After meeting in college, Scott Johnson, Ahren Shreeve, and Alejandro Marín formed Juniper. The group has formed their unique sound from diverse influences of alternative rock, folk, R&B, and bedroom pop. With various vocalists throughout their early discography, one thing has remained constant: their songwriting is tangibly honest, ranging from upbeat and high energy to delicate and introspective. With roots in local venues and basement gigs, their music found a loyal fan base early on, which has since only grown. At just 21 years old, the band has emerged as one of the new faces of the Boston music scene, and with this encouragement, they've consolidated and are now working on their debut album, coming soon. On the borderline Ordinary people Are intertwined On the borderline If you think it's equal Then you're colorblind Can't you see it'll never be the same Even if you're from the same place Disproportionate, longevity Based on things you wouldn't believe… Who's complicit in creating (generating) lies A never-ending staircase With freedom at the top in disguise Protected by Countries with money And no sense of pain The pain, of dropping everything And moving away At the borderline Hope is used To build the lie// That it's a better life It takes a criminal mind For death and sacrifice To find a compromise To find a compromise But can't u see it'll never be the same Even if you're from the same place People seek refuge But don't you go calling them refugees… Who's complicit in creating (generating) lies A never-ending staircase With freedom at the top in disguise Protected by Countries with money And no sense of pain The pain, of dropping everything And moving away --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

"Compassion is the antidote to suffering and harmfulness. Put simply, it is a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it." So says Psychologist Paul Gilbert, the godfather of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), in an interview that inspires singer-songwriter Patrick McGuire of Straight White Teeth to create a new song called ‘NOTHING'S BY DESIGN'. Research has now revealed how our capacities for compassion evolved, how it works in our bodies and our brains, and when cultivated, is a source of courage and wisdom to address suffering. Compassionate courage lies in the willingness to see into the nature and causes of suffering - in ourselves, others and the human condition. Patrick McGuire-inspired Straight White Teeth is the tenacious songwriting project of musician and writer Patrick McGuire. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/nothingsbydesign --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

A commentary on the last 11 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews. 1) A Hose Through Which Love Flows 2) It's Not 1984 3) War On Mother Nature 4) From Me To We 5) This Is Making Me Crazy 6) Transhuman Dreams 7) The Rules of Ayurveda (Dinacharya) 8) Where Were The Drugs? 9) Let Go 10) CRISPR 11) Masterpiece 12) Next episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

In this episode of Podsongs—the show where musicians interview inspirational people, as inspiration for a new song—Professor Carl Hart, author of Drug Use for Grownups and a campaigner for drug law reform, talks to American singer-songwriter Tanner Peterson about why everything we know about drug addiction is wrong. The resulting song inspired by the conversation is called ‘Break the Spell' and features Carl's son Damon Xavier rapping as guest vocalist. https://drcarlhart.com/ https://tannerpmusic.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/tannerbreakthespell BREAK THE SPELL They're coming again They're coming for my own heart Just live and forget Everyone plays their part Need a reset Spirits in the mind are breaking through New consciousness Visions of something I can't prove We're changing slowly But still falling onto ourselves Can't stop the controlling Could melodies break the spell? Illegal truth Covered up like it's suicide Forbidden fruit How can you tell me what is mine? We're changing slowly But still falling onto ourselves Can't stop the controlling Could melodies break the spell? We're changing slowly But still falling onto ourselves Can't stop the controlling Could melodies break the spell? Time to grow up 'Cause it's no rights if they control us My whole life all I heard was “no drugs” Coming from the motherfuckers that don't even know drugs And as I Get to get a little closer I can identify the propaganda like “hold up” Then we can recognize that the lies never hold up Whether you do a line, or wine, or you roll up High Times couldn't cover my mind by the byline The news never spill the truth on a timeline The boys in blue are the brutes in my lifetime I been on sidelines and now it's high time Look at the country deposit Locking my people for profit How can you look in the mirror? I cannot honor "Your Honor" Chasing our happiness and I'm knowing the courage will cause it What do we need? To get out the closet Wassup? We're changing slowly But still falling onto ourselves Can't stop the controlling Could melodies break the spell? We're changing slowly But still falling onto ourselves Can't stop the controlling Could melodies break the spell? Could melodies break the spell? Could melodies break the spell? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message

In this episode of Podsongs—the show where musicians interview inspirational people, as inspiration for a new song—high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais, who's worked with some of the world's top athletes, talks to LA singer Katie Welch about what it takes to be the best version of ourselves. The result is a song called ‘Masterpiece' which invites you discover the artist inside your heart. Learn the power of thinking High-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais has dedicated his career to exploring how to push the boundaries of human potential. His clients include Olympians and Fortune 100 CEOs. As the host of the Finding Mastery podcast he interviews world-leading professionals taking their fields to the edge. Dr. Gervais works in high-stakes environments with some of the world's top-performing athletes and businesspeople. He is known for his work on the Red Bull Stratos project, where he helped Felix Baumgartner overcome the anxiety and claustrophobia felt when he pulled on his jumps suit to make the history-making leap from 128,000 feet. Meditation, mindfulness and team-building techniques introduced by Dr. Gervais are credited by Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll as being key to his team's 2014 Super Bowl win. Carroll and Dr. Gervais continue to work together as co-founders of Compete to Create, a digital platform helping people become their best through mindset training. Here, Dr. Gervais shares insights gleaned from working with the best in the world. Katie Welch is an American Pop-Jazz singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, her cinematic pop-soul sound highlights her powerful presence and soulful voice, influenced by the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, and Celine Dion, but with a dance/disco-funk edge inspired by The Jacksons, Prince, Cher, Stevie Wonder, and Christina Aguilera Stream the song: https://ffm.to/katiemasterpiece MASTERPIECE Everyday's an opportunity to create a living masterpiece The biggest thing that hold us back is the fear of what other people think Your most authentic self's available to you every day and everywhere that you meet your feet Cuz when we're present and we're grounded and we're mindful That's when life gets really sweet Because we've all got the chance to be the best versions of ourselves And we can learn to harness all the gifts we've each got to express You're enough just because you are And everything you need is inside of you Your inner capabilities are absolutely extraordinary Baby you're a work of art The artist is inside your heart Your body is the canvas And you're mind is the paint Once you can see the picture you can paint it for the world to see Because we've all got the chance to be the best versions of ourselves And we can learn to harness all the gifts we've each got to express You're enough just because you are And everything you need is inside of you Your inner capabilities are absolutely extraordinary Baby you're a work of art The artist is inside your heart Your body is the canvas And you're mind is the paint So paint the picture that you want the world to see --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsongs/message