Podcast appearances and mentions of Evelyn Glennie

Our guest today is writer  Ralph Dartford who works for the National Literacy Trust and is the poetry editor of literary journal Northern Gravy.   Ralph kindly made the journey from Bradford to the Lockwood residence in Sheffield, and we settled down in my living room with mugs of tea and a plate of biscuits, surrounded by books and looked down upon by at least three pictures of Larkin. Ralph also co-organises the fantastic Louder Than Words festival that takes place in Manchester every autumn, and is a celebration of writing about music. They gather together amazing writers, broadcasters and musicians to discuss, explore and debate all things music and music industry related.  I hope we will continue to see Ralph at more PLS events.Larkin poems mentioned:The Whitsun Weddings, Dockery and Son, Mr Bleaney, For Sidney Bechet, High Windows, Cut Grass, To The Sea, MCMXIV, Here, BroadcastAll What Jazz: A Record Diary 1961-1971 (1985) by Philip LarkinThe Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse - ed.  Philip Larkin (1973) I am happy to see Mr. Larkin's taste in poetry and my own are in agreement ... I congratulate him most warmly on his achievement. - W. H. Auden, The GuardianPoets/writers/musicians mentioned by RalphKae Tempest, Joelle Taylor, Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney, Vicky Foster, Steve Ely, Chris Jones, Ian Parks, John Betjeman, John Cooper Clarke, John Hegley, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Stewart, Blake Morrison, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Sidney Bechet, Alan Bennett, Stewart Lee, David Quantick, Ray Davis, Blur,  Van Morrison,  Hang Clouds, Evelyn Glennie, Kingsley Amis, Andrea Dunbar, Helen MortOther references:Adlestrop (1914) by Edward Thomas https://www.edwardthomaspoetryplaces.com/post/adlestropArthur Scargill:  “Arthur Scargill, the miners' leader and socialist, once told The Sunday Times, ‘My father still reads the dictionary every day. He says your life depends on your power to master words.” Martin H. Manser, The Penguin Writer's ManualBob Monkhouse https://www.theguardian.com/news/2003/dec/30/guardianobituaries.artsobituariesLongbarrow Press https://longbarrowpress.com/Valley Press https://www.valleypressuk.com/Kes (1968) by Barry HinesRalph is Poetry Editor for Northern Gravy https://northerngravy.com/Ralph reads Geese and England's Dreaming from House Anthems  https://www.valleypressuk.com/shop/p/house-anthemsGareth Southgate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-57816651 Simon Armitage Larkin Revisited Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0019yy2Nick Cave- Honorary Vice President for the Philip Larkin Society- Desert Island Discs https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027cglLyn's English teacher 1982-1989 https://petercochran.wordpress.com/remembering-peter/The Ted Hughes Network https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/tedhughes/James Underwood https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/early-larkin-9781350197121/Albums mentioned:OK Computer (1997) by Radiohead , Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and The White Album (1968) by The Beatles, Park Life (1994) by BlurSummertime in England by Van Morrison https://www.vice.com/en/article/summertime-in-england-a-monologue-on-van-morrison/Events:https://louderthanwordsfest.com/"My Friend Monica": Remembering Philip Larkin's Partner Monica JonesSat 22 Mar 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 2, University of Leicester, LE1 7RHhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/literaryleicester/1538331A celebration marking 70 years of Philip Larkin's 'The Less Deceived'For World Poetry Dayhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-marking-70-years-of-philip-larkins-the-less-deceived-tickets-1235639173029?aff=oddtdtcreatorProduced by Lyn Lockwood and Gavin HoggPlease email Lyn at ⁠plsdeputychair@gmail.com ⁠ with any questions or commentsPLS Membership, events, merchandise and information: philiplarkin.com

Percussionist, Composer, Freelancer, and Educator Melissa Wang stops by to talk about her PASIC 2024 performance of Kate Neal's “Self-Accusation” (03:10), her percussion activities and responsibilities throughout the Chicago Metro area (21:50), growing up in Chicago, her early musical experiences, and her extracurricular activities, including her prowess at the Spelling Bee (31:35), getting her undergrad degree from Northern Illinois University (41:30), her percussion and composition degree work for her master's at the University of Washington (51:05), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of mental health, being a woman in the percussion and composition fields, Shrek, viral videos, and the greatness of Evelyn Glennie (01:07:20).Finishing with a Rave on the 2024 film A Real Pain (01:39:40).Melissa Wang Links:Melissa Wang's webpageMelissa Wang's PASIC pagePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Bonnie Whiting from 2020Raychel Taylor from 2020Other Links:Kate NealPeter HandkePioneer Drum and Bugle CorpsGregory BeyerBen WahlundLiam TeagueLeft Edge PercussionShrek trailerNeo Yokio trailerShadow Behind the Iron Sun - Evelyn GlennieRaves:A Real Pain trailer

Trombone virtuoso Filippo Vignato dreams of architectural improvisation; percussionist Evelyn Glennie improvises to the poetry of Raymond Antropbus, Lie Ning cooks up sustainable pop; and How to make friends with an Irish Bog.

Another Noise is a collection of pieces recorded one afternoon when the world's most famous deaf musician, Evelyn Glennie, met British-Jamaican deaf poet, Raymond Antobus, amidst her collection of thousands of percussion instruments.

Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie has been a rockstar in the classical music world for decades. She's performed at an Olympic opening ceremony, has traveled all over the world to perform a wide variety of percussion instruments and styles, she's known as the first person to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist and she's deaf. We'll learn how this amazing musician uses her whole body to listen on today's episode of Classical Sprouts.

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We are thrilled to be back with our first interview of 2024! Please enjoy our chat with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and editor Jessica Garrison about their beautifully written and illustrated story, Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion.***Find out more about Shannon here:  Website: https://www.shannonstocker.com/ Instagram: @shannonstocker_***Find out more about Devon here:  Website:  https://www.devonholzwarth.com/ Instagram: @devonholzwarth  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the world of sound and silence, few have navigated the intricacies of deep listening as profoundly as Dame Evelyn Glennie. Our latest podcast episode unveils the remarkable journey of this virtuoso percussionist, whose life story is a symphony of resilience, innovation, and unwavering curiosity. From the prestigious halls of Robert Gordon University to the imaginative minds of children, Glennie's experiences transcend the boundaries of music, inviting us to consider the full spectrum of listening.Evelyn Glennie's tale begins in the pastoral landscapes of Scotland, where a young musician, undeterred by her hearing impairment, confronted the classical music industry's rigid perceptions. Her audacity to challenge a rejection from the Royal Academy of Music not only paved her path to success but also revolutionized the admission process for artists with disabilities. The episode delves into the ethos of her secondary school that nurtured each child's unique potential, revealing how early educational environments can be instrumental in shaping one's future.As the narrative unfolds, Glennie's philosophy of living in the moment becomes the central theme. She articulates the importance of being present, whether it's during a solo performance or a fleeting interaction. The discussion probes into the essence of practice, transforming the mundane into moments of potential and creativity. By redefining dynamics, not as mere musical notations but as emotional experiences, Glennie invites us to listen beyond the surface.The impact of solo percussion on the musical world is another highlight, where Glennie shares her career's pivotal moments, including the normalization of solo percussion as a viable career path. The establishment of a substantial repertoire for solo percussionists is discussed, marking a triumph in the world of music that echoes Glennie's enduring influence.As the episode nears its conclusion, we explore the importance of preserving musical heritage through the Evelyn Glennie Foundation and Collection. This repository of musical stories serves as a beacon for future generations, emphasizing the need to maintain a connection with our cultural past. The episode also touches on Glennie's personal interests, from working with animals to creating jewelry, underscoring the multifaceted nature of her creativity.Our episode with Dame Evelyn Glennie is a masterclass in the art of listening. It encourages us to engage with the world with all our senses, to find music within the challenges we face, and to build a life resonant with purpose and presence. Join us on this auditory journey that promises to change not just how you hear, but how you perceive the world aSupport the showTAKE YOUR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHTS ONE STEP FURTHER WITH PREMIUM MEDITATIONSSubscribe to premium content today and have access to bonus episodes worksheets and meditations. Whether you are looking to relax, recenter, reduce stress, increase motivation, fall asleep peacefully or wakeup ready to take on the day, these meditations and visualizations are for you. You will also have the opportunity to connect directly with me via email to let me know what kind of meditations you are looking for, share your episode insights and suggest guests that you might be interested in hearing from so that I can create content for you!Subscriptions begin at $3/month and subscribers who choose $10 a month subscription also receive a monthly coaching exercise from my client workbook.Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Visit www.wideopenstages.comFollow Lisa https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/

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SynopsisOn today's date in 1951, the classic sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still was playing in theaters across America. The film's opening sequence depicted a UFO hovering over Washington, D.C. Back then, flying saucer sightings were increasingly common, perhaps a result of mass hysteria spawned by cold war tensions and the existential threat posed by the atomic bomb. Or maybe we WERE being visited by other planets?In any case, the movie made a big impression at the time, and countless kids—and probably a few adults as well—memorized the magic words “Gort: Klaatu barada nikto” which, in the film, prevented Washington DC's destruction by a death-ray robot.Fast forward some 50 years to 1999, when Washington DC's National Symphony premiered a new concerto for percussion and orchestra, specially composed for virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie by the American composer Michael Daugherty.Inspired by the outer-space look of Glennie's percussion gear, Daugherty titled his piece UFO and asked that the soloist arrive unexpectedly and dressed as a space alien! In performance, Glennie moves through the audience and around the stage while performing sleight-of-hand improvisations on a variety of flying saucer-like percussive instruments.Music Played in Today's ProgramBernard Herrmann (1911 - 1975) The Day the Earth Stood Still filmscore National Philharmonic; Bernard Herrmann, cond. London 443 899Michael Daugherty (b. 1954) UFO Evelyn Glennie, percussion; North Texas Wind Symphony; Eugene Migliaro Corporon, cond. Klavier 11121

British folk musicians Kathryn Tickell, Laura Cannell, Amy Thatcher and Ruth Lyon discuss their musical and personal identities, the music they made when they were younger, and whether or not place affects the music they create. Kathryn Tickell is from the North Tyne Valley of Northumberland and comes from a musical family of pipers, singers, fiddlers and accordion players. She took up the Northumbrian small pipes at the age of nine, and began learning tunes from old shepherd friends and family. Her work has evolved to traverse jazz, and music from around the world, to large-scale orchestral works. She has released 15 of her own albums to date, and has recorded and performed with Evelyn Glennie, the London Sinfonietta, Sting, and many others. In 2015 she was awarded an OBE for services to folk music. Laura Cannell is a composer and violinist whose music straddles the worlds of experimental, folk, chamber and medieval music. She came to prominence with her debut album, Quick Sparrows over the Black Earth, and is known for her compositions that draw on the emotional influences of landscapes, and explore the spaces between ancient and experimental music. She's also the founder of independent record label Brawl Records, and is curator of the Modern Ritual performance series. Amy Thatcher is one of the UK's leading folk accordionists, who's based in the North East of England. Her first album, Paper Bird, was recorded when she was just 16 years old, and she released her first album proper, Solo, in 2019. She's worked with the likes of the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Sting. Ruth Lyon is a folk and chamber-pop artist who has established herself as a key member of the music scene in Newcastle, UK. She grew up in the countryside of the North York Moors, inheriting a love of the outdoors as well as a sense of melancholy from the landscape, something that is instilled in the music she creates. Her most recent EP, Direct Debit to Vogue, showcases her soulful vocals and her witty, raw lyricism, expressing the power in fragility and the beauty in imperfection.

Des Femmes et des percussions, présenté par Flore Benguigui. Instruments exclusivement féminins à l'origine, les percussions font par la suite l'objet d'un quasi-monopole par les hommes jusqu'au XXème siècle. Focus sur Hélène Jones, timbalière d'exception et première femme noire à jouer dans un orchestre symphonique dans les années 70', Bobbye Hall, percussionniste de session originaire de Détroit ayant travaillé avec des artistes tel.le.s que Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan et Aretha Franklin, et Evelyn Glennie, percussionniste écossaise considérée comme la première femme percussionniste solo à plein temps, cumulant plus d'une centaine de prix nationaux et internationaux à ce jour. Illustration : Sarah Fabre.

Des Femmes et des percussions, présenté par Flore Benguigui. Instruments exclusivement féminins à l'origine, les percussions font par la suite l'objet d'un quasi-monopole par les hommes jusqu'au XXème siècle. Focus sur Hélène Jones, timbalière d'exception et première femme noire à jouer dans un orchestre symphonique dans les années 70', Bobbye Hall, percussionniste de session originaire de Détroit ayant travaillé avec des artistes tel.le.s que Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan et Aretha Franklin, et Evelyn Glennie, percussionniste écossaise considérée comme la première femme percussionniste solo à plein temps, cumulant plus d'une centaine de prix nationaux et internationaux à ce jour. Illustration : Sarah Fabre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we've learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.Today, Jake takes us back to episode 45 with Dame Evelyn Glennie. Evelyn is a Scottish percussionist, who has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12. In this clip, she discusses how important it is to open the world of children to new things that will inspire and ignite them. This bitesize clip explores following passion and how giving children responsibility positively impacts them.You can listen to the full conversation here: https://pod.fo/e/bdfb7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kan man blive en verdenskendt musiker, hvis man er døv? Ja, åbenbart. Synne Rifbjerg har mødt den første solopercussionist nogensinde, skotske Evelyn Glennie, og fortæller her, hvordan det lykkedes verdensstjernen at mestre musikken. Lyt til flere artikler fra Weekendavisen her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Service visits Evelyn Glennie to discuss her life and career. As a soloist and improviser, the profoundly deaf musician created a role that had never existed in the classical world before, that of a solo percussionist. Growing up on a farm in Aberdeenshire, Evelyn Glennie's journey to musical stardom took her through the Royal Academy of Music to playing at the Proms in 1992; she was a household name on TV throughout the late 80s and 90s, and led hundreds of musicians at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2012. She's commissioned an entire repertoire of concertos, has a vast archive of percussion instruments and has a determination to make the most of every moment. With Tom, as she shows him around her many instruments, she explores the essential principle that's been the cornerstone of her life - listening.

What does it mean to really listen in a society obsessed with spectacle? What's hidden when powerful people claim to “hear” or “give voice” to others? And what's at stake if we think that using fancy recording devices helps us to neatly capture “truth”?Les Back – author of “The Art of Listening” – tells Alexis and Rosie why listening to society is crucial, but cautions that there's nothing inherently superior about the hearing sense. Rather, we must “re-tune our ears to society” and listen responsibly, with care, and in doubt.Plus: why should we think critically before accepting invitations to “trust our senses”? And why do so many sociologists also happen to be musicians?Guest: Les BackHosts: Rosie Hancock, Alexis Hieu TruongExecutive Producer: Alice BlochSound Engineer: David CracklesMusic: Joe GardnerArtwork: Erin AnikerFind more about Uncommon Sense at The Sociological Review.Episode ResourcesLes, Rosie, Alexis and our producer Alice recommendedHak Baker's song “Wobbles on Cobbles”John Cage's composition “4′33″”The “Walls to Bridges” initiativeHari Kunzru's novel “White Tears”From The Sociological Review“A Sociological Playlist” – Jack Halberstam“Listening to community: The aural dimensions of neighbouring” – Camilla Lewis“Loudly sing cuckoo: More-than-human seasonalities in Britain” – Andrew WhitehouseBy Les Back“The Art of Listening”“Tape Recorder 1”“Urban multiculture and xenophonophobia in London and Berlin” (co-authors: Agata Lisiak and Emma Jackson)“Trust Your Senses? War, Memory, and the Racist Nervous System”Further reading and viewing“Hustlers, Beats, and Others” – Ned Polsky“The Politics of Listening: Possibilities and Challenges for Democratic Life” – Leah Basel“The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches” – W. E. B. Du Bois“Talking Back: Thinking Feminist, Thinking Black” – bell hooks“White woman listen! Black feminism and the boundaries of sisterhood” – Hazel Carby“Presentation fever and podium affects” – Yasmin Gunaratnam“Ear Cleaning: Notes for an Experimental Music Course” – Murray SchaferAlso, have a look at the scholarly work of Paul Gilroy and Frantz Fanon, and the music of Evelyn Glennie.

Iniciamos el 2023 con nombres extraordinarios y uniones muy potentes. En nuestro primer programa del año iremos de las sonoridades de Evelyn Glennie & Roly Porter al combo de Karlsruhe, Kammerflimmer Kollektief, pasando por Munchies On Flowers. Escuchar audio

Danmarks største kontante skulderklap til musikere, dirigenter og komponister, Léonie Sonnings Musikpris, går i år til den skotske slagtøjsspiller Evelyn Glennie, der er verdensberømt virtuos på trods af, at hun spiller for døve ører - sine egne. Formanden for fonden bag prisen Esben Tange fortæller om Glennie og hendes helt særlige måde at tackle sit høre-handicap på. Aars i Nordjylland har i årevis vakt opsigt i både ind- og udland i december, fordi byen har kunnet byde på en helt særlig attraktion: Danmarks grimmeste juletræ. Også i år har hittepåsomheden været i højsædet i Aars' handelsstandsforening, der går nye juletræs-veje. Vi taler med Aars' handelschef Jesper Nielsen. Værter: Maja Nyvang Christensen og Jesper Dein.

Scottish percussionist and Grammy Award winner Dame Evelyn Glennie became profoundly deaf at the age of twelve. Her unique journey to open up her entire body to sound led her to become the first person in history to create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist. She explains how hearing is not only done through the ears, and has a mission to teach the world how to truly listen.Check out Dame Evelyn Glennie on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, or the web. Listen to the Evelyn Glennie Podcast here.Follow Speaking Soundly on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Follow David on Instagram.You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or the web.The Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of Videohelper.Special thanks to Tommy Harron at Armazi Productions for his help with the audio.Speaking Soundly was co-created by David Krauss and Jessica Handelman. This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.Episode copyright © 2022 Artful Narratives Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tributes to 1. Pharoah Sanders 2. Anton Fier RIP dear beloved musicians! Evelyn Glennie in Town this Saturday with Land's End, some new Canadian music!Playlist: Pharoah Sanders - Seven by SevenJohn Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders - Ascension Part 1Pharoah Sanders - Love is EverywherePharoah Sanders - JapanPharoah Sanders - The Ancient SoundsPharoah Sanders - Astral TravellingPharoah Sanders - Who Does She hope To BeAlice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders - Stopover BombayThe Feelies, Anton Fier - The Boy with the Perpetual NervousnessLounge Lizards , Anton Fier - EpistrophyThe Golden Palominos, Anton Fier - Clean PlateAnton Fier - DreamspeedPeter Brotzman Tentet , Anton Fier - März Combo Part 3Evelyn Glennie - The Shaman InterludeVincent Ho and Evelyn Glennie - The Shaman: InterludeMoat Bells - Days in SeaKee Avil - Okra OozeTamarack Cunningham - A Lull in TrafficAriel Ulysses - Haze

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. My guest today is the world-renowned percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie. Our conversation delved into what it feels like to nurture curiosity and find it within, and how important it is to have a life journey which is not straightforward or smooth or easy, and how that actually feeds our creative process. My favourite phrase that Evelyn coined in our discussion was when she described looking out of her window at home as ‘a fleeting moment of wonderment.' https://www.evelyn.co.uk/

Bill is the Music Director on Sesame Street and shares tons of great information on the famous drummers that have played on the show like Questlove, Anderson Paak, Evelyn Glennie, and more - plus we discuss Buddy RIch and his performance with with Animal on The Muppets in the 80's. Bill talks about how it works when a Muppet plays the drums and how it is synced up with a real drummer, and also the importance of music and rhythm on Sesame Street and all kids programming. Bill has worked on many cool things outside of the muppets including Hamilton, Tick Tick Boom, In the Heights, and he co-hosts a podcast with Questlove called "Questlove Supreme" Check out BIll's website here: https://www.popmusicmisery.com/ and listen to Questlove Supreme here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-questlove-supreme-53194211/

Bill is the Music Director on Sesame Street and shares tons of great information on the famous drummers that have played on the show like Questlove, Anderson Paak, Evelyn Glennie, and more - plus we discuss Buddy RIch and his performance with with Animal on The Muppets in the 80's. Bill talks about how it works when a Muppet plays the drums and how it is synced up with a real drummer, and also the importance of music and rhythm on Sesame Street and all kids programming. Bill has worked on many cool things outside of the muppets including Hamilton, Tick Tick Boom, In the Heights, and he co-hosts a podcast with Questlove called "Questlove Supreme" Check out BIll's website here: https://www.popmusicmisery.com/ and listen to Questlove Supreme here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-questlove-supreme-53194211/

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Author Shannon Stocker discusses her new children's picture book biography, Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion. This project is near and dear to Shannon's heart. Evelyn Glennie began learning music as a small child. She also began to lose her hearing starting at age 8, but her profound hearing loss did not keep her from continuing to play. Shannon's new book, Listen, is the story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world.

In this special bonus episode Jake and Damian discuss a some key clips in which our guests have shared the impact their teachers had on their high performance journeys. Listen to the episode to hear the stories shared by Lee Child, Evelyn Glennie, Kelly Holmes and music agent Charlie Pearce. Jake and Damian share and reflect on these inspiring stories and reflect on how teachers have impacted their lives. Thank you too ‘Get into Teaching' for partnering on this special episode of The High Performance Podcast.- - - - - We have created a FREE resource pack for teachers! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ We are excited to announce a new addition to The Circle: The Monday Motivation Newsletter. The purpose of Monday Motivation is to connect more regularly with you! We want to give Circle members a bit of inspiration, motivation and purpose at the beginning of each week. Whether that is a few key things to consider when facing the upcoming week, reading recommendations or ideas to think about when listening to the weekly podcast episode. We will also be updating you with everything happening in the world of The High Performance.SIGN UP HERE: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/thecircle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listening is so much broader than just music. If I want to listen by heart, I need to be empty in my thoughts and I need to be still. And maybe music is a perfect way to learn that ability, especially the way my today's guest listens. Evelyn Glennie is a true legend already in her lifetime. She is a multiple Grammy award winner, she is a Ted Talk speaker and she has been given more than 100 awards internationally. But this is just the icing on the cake. The real thing is that she lost her hearing when she was about eight, and instead of quitting music, she embarked on a career that brings a new paradigm of listening to the world.

Joining Michael, Sky and Sui Lin today on Episode Nine of the TAMS Percussion Podcast is Earl Yowell! Earl Yowell was the Professor of Percussion Studies at Shenandoah Conservatory from 2007-2021. In addition to teaching during his time at Shenandoah, he has also been a featured soloist with the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Prior to his appointment at Shenandoah, he performed for 20 seasons as the principal timpanist and percussionist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He toured extensively with the SPCO throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He was a featured soloist with internationally famous percussionist Evelyn Glennie in the SPCO performances of Andrzej Panufnik's “Concertino for Timpani, Percussion and Strings” and was timpani soloist in the Chamber Orchestra's premier performances of Johann Carl Christian Fischer's “Symphony for Eight Obbligato Timpani.” In 2006 and 2007 he has appeared as a Chamber music soloist with the SPCO. His performance of Marta Ptaszynskas multiple percussion solo Spiderwalk in 2007 received both audience and critical acclaim. He was also a regular performer with the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota where in 2001 he premiered, with cellist Yo Yo Ma, a concert of new chamber music works. The making of this concert was the subject of a PBS television production. In addition to participating in numerous recordings with the SPCO. Yowell has also played on two Grammy A ward-winning albums: “The Art of Arleen Auger” and Samuel Barber's ”Antony and Cleopatra.” He has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio's “Saint Paul Sunday” and “Prairie Home Companion” programs. More recently in 2010, he was a guest clinician for the Atlanta International Timpani Seminar. In 2011, Yowell was invited to be a guest artist at the 9th International Patagonia Percussion festival in Argentina. He was also in 2011 a featured Timpani clinician at the 50th Anniversary International Percussive Arts Society Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2012, Yowell served as a judge for the Mock Percussion Audition at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. While teaching he has also maintained an active performing schedule. Performing solo and chamber works and with orchestras. He performed as timpanist with the Atlanta Symphony in 2008 and 2011 and percussionist with the Maryland Symphony 2009. In 2010 he also performed with the internationally acclaimed percussion group, Nexus. In the fall of 2008, he performed the world premiere of William Cahn's “Night Ride for Timpani and Orchestra.” Additionally, in 2008 he co-founded the Ear Candy Contemporary Music Series. He also served on the Symphonic Committee of the Percussive Arts Society. More modernly, you can find Earl Yowell working on crafting timpani mallets and writing new music for percussion solos and ensembles! You can help us over at TAMS by following us on Instagram @tamspercpodcast and ask any questions you wish via email @ tamspercussion@gmail.com

Musician Evelyn Glennie talks to John Wilson about her career and some of the key cultural turning points of her life. From growing up in rural Aberdeenshire and becoming profoundly deaf at a young age, she traces her route to fulfilling her ambition of being the first full-time solo percussionist. She recalls her early musical influences; her teacher, the renowned percussionist James Blades at the Royal Academy of Music, and her electrifying 1992 BBC Proms performance of James MacMillan's percussion concerto Veni, Veni, Emmanuel. Producer: Edwina Pitman

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Roshan (11) koos voor slagwerk omdat het bestaat uit heel veel verschillende instrumenten: drums, pauken, het woodblock, bekkens, xylofoon en ga zo maar door. Slagwerk speelt een grote rol in het orkest, en dat bevalt Roshan wel. Een keer mocht hij optreden in Het Concertgebouw, vanwege corona was het zonder publiek. ‘Ik kwam binnen en dacht, ik heb geluk dat er geen publiek bij is.' Met muziek van Benjamin Britten, Evelyn Glennie, Calexico, Dominique Vleeshouwers en Duke Ellington. Luister de muziek terug via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4IjKFMkqpLOAG7nGZ0iqCd?si=007918afb5ff415d&nd=1 Deze podcast is gemaakt in opdracht van Het Concertgebouw Concept: www.studiopopcorn.nl Interviews en montage: Marije Ravelli Muziek en research: Sanneke Hendrich Eindredactie: Maya Shamir Eindmontage: Hens Zimmerman

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Female” by Lucie Bartholomäi & Verena Louis, “Farrenc: Symphony Nos. 1 & 3” by Insula Orchestra & Laurence Equilbey, “Joan Tower: Strike Zones” by Evelyn Glennie, Blair McMillen, Albany Symphony & David Alan Miller, “Mirror Mirror” by Eliane Elias, “What I Meant to Say” by Steve Million, and “Then and Again, Here and Now” by Todd Cochran.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   Episode 28 Deezer Playlist   “Female” (Genuin) Lucie Bartholomäi, Verena Louis https://open.spotify.com/album/44nPQNZVn29SvDmBXjsVkb https://music.apple.com/us/album/female/1561646184   “Farrenc: Symphony Nos. 1 & 3” (Erato) Insula Orchestra, Laurence Equilbey https://open.spotify.com/album/4DFXGZXd8AxxrWKiL1aADq https://music.apple.com/us/album/farrenc-symphonies-nos-1-3/1569256510   “Joan Tower: Strike Zones” (American Classics) Evelyn Glennie, Blair McMillen, Albany Symphony, David Alan Miller https://open.spotify.com/album/4y3SX8nPTGBvhT6A0JUHEU https://music.apple.com/us/album/joan-tower-strike-zones-small-still-rapids-ivory-and-ebony/1572314319   “Mirror Mirror” (Candid) Eliane Elias https://open.spotify.com/album/7fY6WeLxNht7kRepoOKxOX https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirror-mirror/1579956195   “What I Mean to Say” (Origin) Steve Million https://open.spotify.com/album/3XHmrFNa5WpLLgpV4XkDwg https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-i-meant-to-say/1576280546   “Then and Again, Here and Now” (Sunnyside Records) Todd Cochran https://open.spotify.com/album/7w1JlVevT9L1os7vfABdGz https://music.apple.com/us/album/then-and-again-here-and-now/1568346446

Joining Chris in this episode is the world's foremost solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie. Topics covered in the conversation include her idyllic childhood in the spacious rural countryside of Aberdeenshire followed by the move to noisy, crowded London to study at the Royal Academy Of Music. The duo also touch upon the difficulties of touring the world with a selection of her 2000+ percussion instruments, the glass harp and Evelyn's admiration for Ed Sheeran.

Most of us have heard about Beethoven or Evelyn Glennie's deafness. But all musicians' hearing, just like everyone else's, deteriorates over time, with age and especially because of noise. So how do you keep performing as a musician when your hearing deteriorates? What techniques do musicians develop to cope with it? And what do cocktail parties have to do with it? CONTRIBUTOR BIO Ruth Hansford is getting closer to finishing her PhD in the Music and Media Department at Surrey. She has a background in languages and literature and a long-standing interest in listening and storytelling. Her PhD journey, which started off over a decade ago with a project on noise, music and hearing with the BBC Performing Groups, has involved a series of interviews with musicians who have been talking about their changing relationship with their ears. Ruth is a classically trained singer and freelance opera surtitler, and manages digitisation projects at the British Library. She has been learning about sound editing – and trying to put it into practice. Here she is interviewed by the founder of the Technecast, Jo Langton, who finished her PhD last year. Twitter: www.twitter.com/ruthhansford ===== Interviewed by Jo Langton. Presented by Julien Clin. Royalty free music generously shared by Steve Oxen. FesliyanStudios.com The Technecast is run by Julien Clin and Polly Hember. Please email technecaster@gmail.com if you would like to be featured on the podcast, or if you have any questions.

Dame Evelyn Glennie is a world-leading solo percussionist and double Grammy award winner. Topics include the use of haptic devices to support musicians and athletes with physical and sensory impediments, the Tokyo Olympics, and the experience of performing musicians through the pandemic. Special Guest: Evelyn Glennie.

Synopsis August may seem an unlikely time for Advent music, liturgically speaking, but it was on today's date in 1992 that a remarkable work entitled “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” received its premiere at Royal Albert Hall in London. This was during the 1992 Proms at a concert by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra showcasing the talents of the virtuoso Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie. The music with the Advent title was a concerto for percussion and orchestra by the Scottish composer James MacMillan, who explained that the work was started on the first Sunday of Advent in 1991, and completed on Easter Sunday the following year, and based on the ancient Advent Latin plainsong “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” or, in its more familiar English translation: “O come, o come Emmanuel.” Many of the orchestral works of James Macmillan are based on religious or liturgical themes, a reflection of the Scottish composer's own deep Catholic faith, and his percussion concerto “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” was no exception. “There's very strong and powerful analogies between religion and music,” says MacMillan. “And between music and spirituality… it's because of those connections that I'm determined to explore what the connections might be and for that reason I'm entirely at ease with giving space in my music for these considerations.” Apparently percussions, orchestras, and audiences are willing to spend some time with MacMillan's musical considerations. “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” has been performed well over 300 times since its 1992 premiere. Music Played in Today's Program James MacMillan (b. 1959) — Veni, veni, Emmanuel (Evelyn Glennie, percussion; Scottish Chamber Orchestra; Jukka-Pekka Saraste, cond.) BMG/Catalyst 61916

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Dame Evelyn Glennie is the world's premier solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. Evelyn was eight when she started to lose her hearing, and 12 when she was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. But in her own words “losing my hearing made has made me a better listener and musician”.Evelyn is a double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee and was awarded an OBE in 1993. She has over 100 international awards to date, including the Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music composer and arranger Michael A. Levine joins Tim to talk about one of his most famous works, one that you are no doubt familiar with, which came early in his career and has stood the test of time.  While Michael has won his share of awards for comprehensive and high-level works of music, the subject to this discussion is the story behind an iconic jingle he crated for a familiar candy bar brand: Kit Kat’s “Gimme a break” jingle and ad campaign. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Kit_Kat_Jingle_auphonic.mp3 So, let’s talk about some of Michael A. Levine’s accomplishments. He scored the hit series called Siren, writing the project’s memorable work, “Siren Song.” He recorded his song “Running” with legendary vocalist Roberta Flack for the feature film 3100.  He’s won awards for TV shows like “Cold Case” and “Close to Home.” He scored the Lego DC Supergirls film “Brain Drain,” and another yet to be released Star Wars parody that is produced by George Lucas. That film is called “Star Wars Detours.” He’s worked on such films as “Dunkirk,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Batman: The Dark Night,” and numerous other projects. Yet it’s something he did early in his career that may have had the most lasting impression on the world. He composed the classic advertising jingle for the Kit Kat candy bar. Links Kit Kat Bar Michael A. Levine Malcolm Gladwell About this Episode’s Guest Michael A. Levine Awarded eight ASCAP awards for his work on the Jerry Bruckheimer/CBS dramas Cold Case and Close to Home, Michael A. Levine also scored the Lego DC Supergirls film, Brain Drain, the George Lucas-produced Star Wars Detours animated Star Wars parody, and the award-winning documentary, Landfill Harmonic, for which he wrote its Oscarshortlisted song, Cateura - Vamos a Soñar. He composed the featured Siren Song and score for Freeform’s Siren and recorded his song Running with legendary vocalist Roberta Flack for the feature documentary 3100: Run and Become. His theme song (Go Tell Aunt Rhody/Everybody’s Dead) for Resident Evil VII Biohazard became a viral hit as was Lorde's version of Everybody Wants to Rule the World which he produced along with chart-topping records for Nat and Alex Wolff. Michael also composed the theme for Scrat, the sabertooth squirrel featured in the Ice Age shorts. Levine provided additional music and violin on a number of Hans Zimmer scores, including Dunkirk, The Simpsons Movie, Batman: The Dark Knight, Megamind, and Rango. Michael's choir arrangement of Spider Pig was conducted by Hans at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015. Levine’s concert music includes Anthem, performed by piano virtuoso Lang Lang in 2014 in Beijing and, Double Crossings, an album of duets with percussionist great Evelyn Glennie on mallets and Michael on electric violin. Michael began his career in advertising where he composed the classic Kit Kat candy bar “Gimme a Break” jingle. Levine is a former Governor of the Television Academy (Emmys) Music peer group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIOzcjzWBQQ  

Music composer and arranger Michael A. Levine joins Tim to talk about one of his most famous works, one that you are no doubt familiar with, which came early in his career and has stood the test of time.  While Michael has won his share of awards for comprehensive and high-level works of music, the subject to this discussion is the story behind an iconic jingle he crated for a familiar candy bar brand: Kit Kat's “Gimme a break” jingle and ad campaign. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Kit_Kat_Jingle_auphonic.mp3 So, let's talk about some of Michael A. Levine's accomplishments. He scored the hit series called Siren, writing the project's memorable work, “Siren Song.” He recorded his song “Running” with legendary vocalist Roberta Flack for the feature film 3100.  He's won awards for TV shows like “Cold Case” and “Close to Home.” He scored the Lego DC Supergirls film “Brain Drain,” and another yet to be released Star Wars parody that is produced by George Lucas. That film is called “Star Wars Detours.” He's worked on such films as “Dunkirk,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Batman: The Dark Night,” and numerous other projects. Yet it's something he did early in his career that may have had the most lasting impression on the world. He composed the classic advertising jingle for the Kit Kat candy bar. Links Kit Kat Bar Michael A. Levine Malcolm Gladwell About this Episode's Guest Michael A. Levine Awarded eight ASCAP awards for his work on the Jerry Bruckheimer/CBS dramas Cold Case and Close to Home, Michael A. Levine also scored the Lego DC Supergirls film, Brain Drain, the George Lucas-produced Star Wars Detours animated Star Wars parody, and the award-winning documentary, Landfill Harmonic, for which he wrote its Oscarshortlisted song, Cateura - Vamos a Soñar. He composed the featured Siren Song and score for Freeform's Siren and recorded his song Running with legendary vocalist Roberta Flack for the feature documentary 3100: Run and Become. His theme song (Go Tell Aunt Rhody/Everybody's Dead) for Resident Evil VII Biohazard became a viral hit as was Lorde's version of Everybody Wants to Rule the World which he produced along with chart-topping records for Nat and Alex Wolff. Michael also composed the theme for Scrat, the sabertooth squirrel featured in the Ice Age shorts. Levine provided additional music and violin on a number of Hans Zimmer scores, including Dunkirk, The Simpsons Movie, Batman: The Dark Knight, Megamind, and Rango. Michael's choir arrangement of Spider Pig was conducted by Hans at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015. Levine's concert music includes Anthem, performed by piano virtuoso Lang Lang in 2014 in Beijing and, Double Crossings, an album of duets with percussionist great Evelyn Glennie on mallets and Michael on electric violin. Michael began his career in advertising where he composed the classic Kit Kat candy bar “Gimme a Break” jingle. Levine is a former Governor of the Television Academy (Emmys) Music peer group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIOzcjzWBQQ  

“Das Rheingold” is the opening work in a 4-opera cycle, Wagner titled “The Ring of the Nibelungen.” No pun intended, but one of the most striking moments in that opera occurs when the Norse gods Wotan and Loge descend to Nibelheim, where the poor race of Nibelung dwarfs are toiling away under the spell of Alberich, a fellow dwarf possessing a magic gold ring of incredible power – but bearing a terrible curse. Maybe the battery of tuned anvils heard in that scene sparked the imagination of the American composer Christopher Rouse in response to a commission from percussion virtuoso Evelyn Glennie, since the work he wrote for her, which premiered on today’s date in 1998, was titled “Der gerettete Alberich (or, “Alberich Saved”), subtitled "a fantasy for percussion and orchestra on themes of Wagner." “Rather than a concerto,” said Rouse, “[it’s] a fantasy … on themes of Wagner, with the soloist taking on the ‘role’ of Alberich. Much of the material in the work is derived from Wagner’s motifs associated with Alberich, among them the motifs for the curse, the power of gold, the renunciation of love, annihilation, the Nibelungs, and, of course, the Ring itself.”

Celebrating holidays while living with lupus can be challenging.  It's a time for family to come together and celebrate but if you are having a flare, you may not feel like celebrating.  In today's episode, Gwen shares tips of how to celebrate the holidays without over doing it.  “Holidays are about experiences and people and turning into what you feel like doing at that moment.  Enjoy not having to look at a watch.     -Evelyn Glennie, percussionist Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.   How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guest on the podcast are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

Running and growing a video life story business This is part 2 of our interview with Mike O'Krent (listen to part 1 here). In this episode, you'll hear Mike talk about public speaking and how it can grow the public's awareness of our services. (Hint: Check out Toastmasters for improving your speaking skill and spreading the word about your services) the power of seeking out influential people and connectors in your community how to ask for referrals and virtual introductions (via email) how being humble can hurt—read Mike's article, "Being Humble is Nothing to Brag About" listening with your whole body (check out this TED Talk with Evelyn Glennie) speaking at family business programs Mike's TEDx Talk It wasn't easy, but Mike made his dream come true: After sending out over 60 pitches, he landed a spot on the TEDx stage in Wilmington. One of the key factors was enlisting the help of Taylor Conroy of The Idea Collective, a company that helps people "land the talk, do the talk, spread the talk."

Samira Ahmed talks to percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, who is inviting the residents of Kings Cross, London to help her create a new musical work over the next twelve months. Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, reviews the film Christine, which stars Rebecca Hall as American newscaster Christine Chubbuck, who killed herself live on TV in 1974. Karen Krizanovich discusses the extraordinary television and film career of Mary Tyler Moore, whose death was announced today. British director Garth Jennings, whose previous films include Son of Rambow and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, ventures into the world of animation with the hit American musical comedy Sing. And Andrea Rose reviews a new exhibition at Turner Contemporary Margate, featuring 40 international artists working with knitting, embroidery, weaving and sewing. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Timothy Prosser.

Kirsty Lang sees, Eddie the Eagle, the film starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman, which tells the story of unlikely British ski-jumper, Michael Edwards. Does it take off, glide elegantly, go the distance and land safely or, like its subject so often, crash in a heap? Critic Tim Robey gives his verdict.In the second in Front Row's series Shakespeare's People, in which a famous actor, director or writer reflects on the Shakespeare character of their choice, David Tennant considers the 'sweet prince', Hamlet.Kirsty talks to the acclaimed director Jeff Nichols about his new film, Midnight Special, an intriguing paranormal road movie.The poet Alison Brackenbury's ninth collection, Skies, deals incisively with the passing of the seasons, with ageing, love and nature and, she reveals to Kirsty, the really important things in life, such as eating honey and peeling parsnips.Percussionist Evelyn Glennie has made a new piece for the Edinburgh International Festival called 'The Sounds of Science', before its world premier she explains how she imagines and creates the sounds of DNA and the Big Bang.Producer: Julian May.

One of the world's greatest percussionists, Dame Evelyn Glennie, on how to listen, her project commissioning new music for percussionists, and performing a world premiere for a new instrument, the Aluphone, at the 2015 Proms as part of her 50th birthday celebrations.

Sound as vibration, sound as sensation, sound as means of manipulation. Sound as a state of mind and as a weapon. Seth Horowitz considers sonic phenomena from these and other angles in his new book The Universal Sense. And he's a good one to do it: as a neuroscientist specializing in auditory phenomena, sound recordist, musician and aural explorer, not to mention the guy who proved that tadpoles can hear, Seth is an expert guide to the sonic world. He and I listened to a sampling of audio curiosities while contemplating questions such as: -What's faster, our ears or our eyes? -What's it like to be a bat? -What's it like to be Evelyn Glennie? -How do we build a picture of the world from sonic data? -Why are low sounds ominous? -Can sounds kill?