Podcasts about National Music Centre

Yesterday Nick was invited by Arts, Culture and Heritage minister Paul Goldsmith to tour the Wellington Town Hall project - the $329m project funded by the Wellington City Council to bring the city's hall back to its former glory. The town hall was also be home to the National Music Centre, housed in the basement of the hall underneath the stage. While the redevelopment of the hall is funded by the council, the National Music Centre has been jointly funded by the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Victoria University, Wellington City Council and the government. While there, Nick spoke to Goldsmith and new NZSO chief executive Marc Feldman. LISTEN AND WATCH ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: The Eyeopener's federal election panel breaks down the first week of the campaign; Spring cleaning is happening everywhere, even among the dinosaur displays at the Royal Tyrrell Museum; Cult classic film "The Phantom of the Paradise" screens at the National Music Centre this weekend, and there's a TONTO connection! For more, we reached Rod Warkentin of the Phantompalooza group in Winnipeg.

Building a Legacy | Behind The Book | Calgary BusinessJoin us on Behind the Book as we sit down with Mike Brown, President of Trico Homes, to explore the power of "Building a Legacy". From generational impact to business culture and community building, Mike shares insights from his journey and his contribution to the Culture Revolution book. Discover how storytelling, mentorship, and strategic vision shape not just businesses, but entire communities. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!#yycbusiness #BehindTheBook #CultureRevolution #Author #inspirationaljourney #BuildingALegacy #TricoHomes #BusinessLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #BusinessGrowth #SuccessJourney #LegacyBuilding #InspiringStories #CompanyCulturePurchase your very own copy of Culture RevolutionHERE!About our Guest: Mike Brown is the President and CEO of Trico Homes. He is an experienced leader in the public and private sectors. Involved in the delivery of numerous projects; such as the Bow Building, National Music Centre, New Central Library - Calgary and now home building.You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbrowncalgaryAbout Heather & Behind The Book: Heather is a published author who brought her story of rediscovery and realization of a deeper, personal identity to readers in the ‘top ten' best seller “Obstacles Equal Opportunities”. She now runs her own publishing company applying her own experience to helping others bring their stories to the world via book writing.Connect with Heather on LinkedIn at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsheatherBehind the Book is about the story that everyone has, and how you can share that story in writing. Heather interviews author's about how their experiences have inspired their readers. Bringing her understanding of what is relatable and relevant and a resource to someone else. While the authors talk about their expertise, and their story and voice.Behind the Book is also the ideal choice to showcase the life and business lessons that you have captured in your book. Promote your story on Behind the Book and:-Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel.-Gain additional viewers of your Behind the Book episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms.-Download your Behind the Book episode to your personal and company social media pages.Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts.Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutionshttps://www.entasolutions.org

Beyond The Personal Limits | Behind The Book | Calgary Business In this inspiring episode of Behind the Book, host Heather Andrews sits down with Mike Brown, president of Trico Homes, to explore the concept of going "Beyond the Personal Limit." Together, they dive into the power of collaboration, the challenges of leadership, and the lessons learned from personal and professional growth. Discover how pushing boundaries, embracing opportunities, and learning through failures can unlock potential in both individuals and organizations. Don't miss this candid and insightful conversation, and stay tuned for the next episode #yycbusiness #BehindTheBook #CultureRevolution #Author #inspirationaljourney Find Culture Revolution on Amazon HERE! About our Guest: Mike Brown is the President and CEO of Trico Homes. He is an experienced leader in the public and private sectors. Involved in the delivery of numerous projects; such as the Bow Building, National Music Centre, New Central Library - Calgary and now home building. You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbrowncalgary About Heather & Behind The Book: Heather is a published author who brought her story of rediscovery and realization of a deeper, personal identity to readers in the ‘top ten' best seller “Obstacles Equal Opportunities”. She now runs her own publishing company applying her own experience to helping others bring their stories to the world via book writing. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsheather Behind the Book is about the story that everyone has, and how you can share that story in writing. Heather interviews author's about how their experiences have inspired their readers. Bringing her understanding of what is relatable and relevant and a resource to someone else. While the authors talk about their expertise, and their story and voice. Behind the Book is also the ideal choice to showcase the life and business lessons that you have captured in your book. Promote your story on Behind the Book and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of your Behind the Book episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download your Behind the Book episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Daniel Pelton hadn't felt much of a musical connection to his Jewish heritage before Oct. 7. But after reality changed for Jews around the world—including his hometown of Calgary—Pelton decided to learn more about both the Holocaust and its artistic representations. He read The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which inspired him to adapt the tattoo numbers used in the book—34902-32407—into musical notes, using their 12-tone counterparts. The result evolved into a 11-minute epic, which Pelton supplemented with two other tracks to create a new trio of songs, released on Jan. 27 for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. To record the three works, Pelton teamed up with Calgary's National Music Centre and successfully applied for a grant to record with the "Violins of Hope", authentic violins once owned by Holocaust victims and survivors. Hear all the three works and learn how he embarked on this journey on this week's episode of Culturally Jewish, The CJN's podcast spotlighting Canadian Jewish artists. Credits Hosts: Ilana Zackon and David Sklar Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Sarah Segal-Lazar Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Culturally Jewish (Not sure how? Click here)

In this episode of Behind the Book, host Heather Andrews sits down with Mike Brown, President of Trico Homes, to dive into the concept of being "Pushed Too Far." They explore the balance between pushing boundaries in business and leadership while maintaining culture, values, and empathy. Don't miss this inspiring and reflective conversation about resilience, leadership, and finding purpose. Watch now to uncover the story behind the story! #yycbusiness #BehindTheBook #CultureRevolution #Author #inspirationaljourney Purchase your very own copy of Culture Revolution HERE! About our Guest: Mike Brown is the President and CEO of Trico Homes. He is an experienced leader in the public and private sectors. Involved in the delivery of numerous projects; such as the Bow Building, National Music Centre, New Central Library - Calgary and now home building. You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbrowncalgary About Heather & Behind The Book: Heather is a published author who brought her story of rediscovery and realization of a deeper, personal identity to readers in the ‘top ten' best seller “Obstacles Equal Opportunities”. She now runs her own publishing company applying her own experience to helping others bring their stories to the world via book writing. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsheather Behind the Book is about the story that everyone has, and how you can share that story in writing. Heather interviews author's about how their experiences have inspired their readers. Bringing her understanding of what is relatable and relevant and a resource to someone else. While the authors talk about their expertise, and their story and voice. Behind the Book is also the ideal choice to showcase the life and business lessons that you have captured in your book. Promote your story on Behind the Book and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of your Behind the Book episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download your Behind the Book episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Dive into the inspiring world of leadership, community, and values in this episode of Behind the Book! Host Heather Andrews sits down with Mike Brown, President of Trico Homes and co-author of The Culture Revolution, to explore the philosophy of "doing well by doing good." Learn how Trico Homes prioritizes community impact, builds a values-driven culture, and navigates challenges like the pandemic with resilience and integrity. Don't miss this empowering conversation filled with insights for leaders and changemakers alike! #yycbusiness #BehindTheBook #CultureRevolution #Author #inspirationaljourney Purchase your very own copy of Culture Revolution HERE! About our Guest: Mike Brown is the President and CEO of Trico Homes. He is an experienced leader in the public and private sectors. Involved in the delivery of numerous projects; such as the Bow Building, National Music Centre, New Central Library - Calgary and now home building. You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbrowncalgary About Heather & Behind The Book: Heather is a published author who brought her story of rediscovery and realization of a deeper, personal identity to readers in the ‘top ten' best seller “Obstacles Equal Opportunities”. She now runs her own publishing company applying her own experience to helping others bring their stories to the world via book writing. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsheather Behind the Book is about the story that everyone has, and how you can share that story in writing. Heather interviews author's about how their experiences have inspired their readers. Bringing her understanding of what is relatable and relevant and a resource to someone else. While the authors talk about their expertise, and their story and voice. Behind the Book is also the ideal choice to showcase the life and business lessons that you have captured in your book. Promote your story on Behind the Book and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of your Behind the Book episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download your Behind the Book episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Interview with Ollee Owens.   Canadian soul/blues powerhouse singer Ollee Owens announces the release of her new album, Nowhere to Hide, on October 25th through her Ollee Owens Music label imprint. The first single from Nowhere to Hide, “Some Days,” was released on August 30. Produced by Bobby Blazier, the music on Nowhere to Hide is also graced by the presence of Muscle Shoals all-star guitarist Will McFarlane on eight of the album's eleven tracks. “The writing of ‘Some Days' came out of a desire to acknowledge the ups and downs of our day-to-day experiences and at the same time call out the resilience of the human spirit no matter what we come up against,” Owens says. “Sonically, we imagined it as a blues-infused song that leaves the listener feeling happy. It was recorded in Nashville with some of the best session musicians in Music City: Chris Rodriguez, Craig Young, Bobby Blazier, and DeMarco Johnson. The energy in the room that day was palpable as the song began to take shape, capturing exactly what I heard in my head when we wrote the song, resulting in a soulful and hope-filled anthem.” After returning to music a decade ago and releasing 2022's Cannot Be Unheard, the Calgary-based blues/rock singer is better than ever with her latest dazzling, down-to-earth studio album Nowhere to Hide. It's one teeming with stylish, sophisticated jewels mined from blues, rock, and soul. Nowhere to Hide features eight co-writing credits by Owens and a few covers, including Bob Dylan's "Lord Protect My Child." Whether it's Owens' confident delivery fueling the driving title track, the infectious "Some Days," or the deliciously well-crafted "Shivers and Butterflies," Owens is as dynamic as the eleven-track album is flawless. "I learned so much," Owens says of the creative process, "especially, vocally, as there was real opportunity to dig deeper and embody the lyrics." Nowhere to Hide, recorded at Nashville's Sweetbriar Studio and Gnome Studios, shines with help from a who's who of acclaimed Nashville session musicians Blazier brought to the album. "Bobby has an incredible ability to bring people together," Owens says of Blazier. "We all got in the studio together, gave it everything we got, and made some great music." That great music derives from Owens' backstory in the farming community of New Bothwell, Manitoba. As a teen, she gravitated toward Dylan, Delta Blues, The Staple Singers, and Etta James. "When I came back to creating music, I really realized the depth and influence that particular style of music had on me," Owens says of her early listening habits. Owens and her husband started their family early and had three daughters, one of whom has a cognitive disability. After some soul-searching, and realizing her daughter had exceptional needs, she took a hiatus from music. "I focused on being present and engaged for my daughters," she says. As a result, "Lord Protect My Child" strikes an emotional chord as Owens pours her soul into it. "That song has really become close to my heart," she says. "My daughter is twenty-three now, but there's still a lot of vulnerability there. The desire for protecting and taking care of her will never go away." Owens will be playing a Canadian concert in October celebrating the release of Nowhere to Hide and has plans for further touring in the spring. She's also performed at the Roots Blues and BBQ Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, and Calgary's National Music Centre, among several other venues. Now with Nowhere to Hide, Owens will have a larger fan base thanks to an amazing album you would be wise to experience wherever you get your music.    Ollee's Info /https://olleeowens.com/  

Jay & Sharon chat with founding President and CEO Andrew Mosker about making connections to Montreal! 

The Original New Timbral Orchestra (TONTO) is the first and largest multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer, capable of producing many tone colours with different voices simultaneously. Beginning with a single Moog Series III Modular in 1968, creators Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff continued to expand TONTO with modules from different manufacturers, along with custom additions designed by Cecil. It marked the first attempt at creating a universal language for different synthesizers to communicate with each other, which was revolutionary. Under the name Tonto's Expanding Head Band, Cecil and Margouleff released the highly influential album Zero Time. The album demonstrated the rich, layered sounds of the massive synth, attracting significant attention and major collaborations. TONTO can be heard on many Stevie Wonder classics, including “Superstition," “Living for the City” and “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” as well as hits by the Isley Brothers, Minnie Riperton, Joan Baez, the Doobie Brothers, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman and others. Jason Tawkin leads us through the incredible story of how this massive instrument came to be donated to the National Music Centre in Calgary, Canada, and its renovation, enabling TONTO's full capabilities to be used by musicians from around the world once again… If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patron: patron.com/ellectronicallyours

Toronto's indie rock sensation HotKid is back with a brand-new 4-track EP, "Downtown," set for release on October 4th, 2024 out on Fortune Stellar Records. The EP features both full-band and acoustic versions of the title track, as well as two additional guitar-driven songs, “Naked” and “All Time,” capturing the band's signature sound and versatility. The full-band tracks were recorded live off the floor at the National Music Centre's Studio Bell in Calgary, AB, using the renowned Trident console. This legendary piece of equipment has been instrumental in creating classic records by artists like David Bowie, Elton John, Queen, Rush, and Metallica. The historic studio environment, combined with exceptional acoustics and state-of-the-art gear, provided the perfect setting to capture the energy and vibrant performance. The session was engineered by Eric Cinnamon, ensuring that the recordings preserved the authentic, live feel of the band's sound. The acoustic version of "Downtown" was recorded live at the House of Miracles in Cambridge, ON, featuring Shiloh Harrison on guitar and vocals and Andrew DeVillers on baritone acoustic and vocals. Engineered and mixed by Andy Magoffin, who has worked with acclaimed artists like Great Lake Swimmers, Constantines, Attack in Black, and Feist, this stripped-down rendition highlights the emotive core and lyrical depth of the song. The Downtown EP also includes contributions from Jesse Bellon on guitar, Andrew DeVillers on bass, and Mike McKeever on drums. The EP was mixed by Shiloh Harrison and mastered by Noah Mintz at the Lacquer Channel in Toronto, ON. Mintz, known for his work with Broken Social Scene, The Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer, and Daniel Caesar, added his signature polish to the recordings, giving the tracks a professional and cohesive finish. D I S C O V E R Website: https://hotkid.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovehotkid/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZLnCbFfrcCvcVobllDeLH This episode is brought to you byGo to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop

On today's show: The province says it will opt out of a national pharmacare plan. We hear what that could mean for Albertans living with diabetes; a closer look at the challenges facing the Calgary Fire Department as they report a record number of calls for help; and we speak with Liberty Silver, the first Black woman to win a Juno Award, ahead of her show at the National Music Centre.

In her swan song as a host for The Three Bells, Criena Gehrke (Executive Director, Queensland Theatre) speaks with two leading figures in Calgary's arts and culture scene, Alex Sarian (President & CEO, Arts Commons) and Nicholas R. Bell (President & CEO, Glenbow Museum). The dynamic conversation covers plenty of ground: from the magic and warmth of Calgary's cultural scene to the personal and institutional responsibilities carried on the road to reconciliation with indigenous communities. The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio. ReferencesGlenbow: https://www.glenbow.org/Arts Commons: https://www.artscommons.ca/Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre: https://www.studiobell.ca/Central Library: https://calgarylibrary.ca/Contemporary Calgary: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/Arts Commons Transformation Project: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/Wanda Dalla Costa: https://www.avenuecalgary.com/city-life/how-indigenous-architecture-is-shaping-the-future-of-arts-commons/LinkedInsAlex Sarian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsarian/Nicholas Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-r-bell-6157b673/Wanda Dalla Costa, AIA, FRAIC, LEED AP:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawarc/Criena Gehrke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/criena-gehrke-783303106/***Alex Sarian BioFrom Madrid to Shanghai to New York City, Alex has worked with artists and arts organizations in fifteen countries spanning five continents. A Toronto native and fully bilingual, Alex was raised in Buenos Aires and moved to New York City in 2002, where he held senior executive roles at several arts institutions, including seven years at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In January 2020, at the age of 36, Alex was appointed President & CEO of Arts Commons, becoming the youngest executive to oversee a major performing arts center in North America. In this role, he is responsible for the third largest arts center in Canada, home to six resident arts organizations, and over 200 community groups and commercial presenters. Occupying over 560,000 square feet in the downtown core of Canada's third most diverse city, the Arts Commons complex normally welcomes more than 600,000 visitors to its 2,000 events every year, and features rehearsal studios, production workshops, education spaces, art/media/sound galleries, restaurants, public community areas, and six performance venues—including the Jack Singer Concert Hall, noted by The New York Times as one of the best acoustic venues in North America.  Since beginning his tenure, Alex has led Arts Commons' successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the development of free outdoor and digital programming, the creation of an Indigenous reconciliation strategy, an unprecedented investment in digital and accessibility infrastructure, and launched the single largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history—scheduled to break ground in 2024. Passionate about civic engagement, Alex volunteers on a number of international boards in the areas of education, philanthropy, economic development, advocacy and policy, and innovation.  Alex received undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University, is a graduate of the Community Shift program at Western University's Ivey School of Business, and was an inaugural graduate of the Impact Program for Arts Leaders at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.Nicholas Bell BioOriginally from Vancouver, Nicholas joined Glenbow in 2019 from his position as Senior Vice President for Curatorial Affairs at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. Nicholas launched a formidable exhibitions program during his three years at the preeminent American maritime museum. He previously served as The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC, where he led the Renwick's relaunch, increasing attendance from 150,000 annually to one million. In 2023, Nicholas was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service to community. Nicholas is an author and editor of over ten books on art, museums, and contemporary culture and offers a proven background in spearheading change and successfully implementing strategic initiatives.

Plans for a new music complex in the capital have taken a step forward. Victoria University of Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington City Council have been working on plans to build a National Music Centre in Civic Square. Part of the project was on hold while a suitable spot was found for the university's music school classes and admin. It's now agreed to relocate the school to the central library building after earthquake strengthening work is finished in 2026. Former Wellington mayor and key fund-raiser, Dame Kerry Prendergast, spoke to Corin Dann.

In our final episode Smokii is joined by Cree/Scandinavian performing and recording artist, non-fiction writer, filmmaker Christa Couture. Smokii and Christa share their grief stories and Christa reads from her book How to Lose Everything Christa's song "Hopeless Situation" is also featured on the episode.The ʔasqanaki Podcast by Smokii Sumac honours connections between Indigenous storytellers through the Ktunaxa concept of ʔasqanaki: to tell two versions of the same story.Tune in to hear Smokii and his guests share stories of how their work came to be, what inspires them to create, and which pieces of their work resonated so deeply with Smokii's experiences that he decided to create a whole show about it!Christa CoutureChrista Couture is an award-winning performing and recording artist, non-fiction writer, filmmaker and broadcaster. She is also proudly Indigenous (mixed Cree and Scandinavian), queer, disabled, and a mom.Over the course of her acclaimed career, Christa has become known, unenviably, as an expert in loss: singing, speaking and writing about the childhood cancer that led to the amputation of her left leg, abortion, and the tragic deaths of her two infant sons. When it came time to make her fourth album, 2016's eclectic, upbeat and twangy Long Time Leaving, a more run-of-the-mill loss, divorce, provided inspiration.​Those years of loss are revisited in her debut non-fiction book How To Lose Everything, published September 2020 by Douglas & McIntyre. But Christa's most recent recording Safe Harbour tells a different story. Safe Harbour's six songs were written during a thankfully tragedy-free, joyful time in Christa's life that saw her leave Vancouver, her home of 17 years, and relocate to Toronto to start anew. During this time, Christa took a step back from recording and performing music to write her memoir, take on a daytime radio host job, and welcome a third child.Content: Grief, Loss, Death of close relations including children, Amputation, Cancer, Birth, Adoption, and Adoption trauma, Disability and combating ableism, Anger, Therapy, Gratitude, Struggling with hating parts of ourselves, “Holding the Complexity,” Divorce, Memoir, Grief symptoms (and a critique of the “5 stages”), allowing space for all kinds of feelings, challenging binary thinking, sorrow, numbness, Survivorship, Luck, Sadness, public versus private experiences, moving, patience, the pandemic, growing around our grief, and becoming “okay.” Thank you to our guest, Christa Couture and to Michael Ayotte at the National Music Centre in Calgary, for recording the episode.Thank you, also, to our team, Sound Designer, Audio Engineer and Editor Greyson Gritt of Minotan Music Inc. and Producer Krystal Strong of Osum Artist Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 6 Smokii is joined by Secwépemc musician and Smokii's hometown hero Miesha Louie. Smokii and Meisha discuss being of mixed ancestry and the legacy of residential schools. Miesha shares the songs “Mixed Blood Girls” and “Dig Me Out”.The ʔasqanaki Podcast by Smokii Sumac honours connections between Indigenous storytellers through the Ktunaxa concept of ʔasqanaki: to tell two versions of the same story.Tune in to hear Smokii and his guests share stories of how their work came to be, what inspires them to create, and which pieces of their work resonated so deeply with Smokii's experiences that he decided to create a whole show about it!Miesha LouieWhere have all the riot grrrls gone? You ask – Miesha & The Spanks answer. If you've got a yearning for flashy yet classic hard rock, look no further – this Calgary-based duo has the guitar hero-worshiping, face melting, whisky belting sound that you've been seeking.​A modern singer/guitarist and beloved fixture on the local scene, frontwoman Miesha Louie is the integral driving force behind Miesha & The Spanks. A mixed-Secwépemc artist living in Treaty 7 Territory, she's devoted her entire career to inventing and playing instrumentally brilliant melodies that unleash her passions and her full-throated vocal tones.​As a result, Miesha & The Spanks have become a tighter and more muscular version of themselves with each new release. Miesha's solos are as quintessentially rock as they come. Her anarchic, femme-powered vibes causing audiences to erupt in devil-horn-raising celebration of razor-sharp hooks delivered with fire and flare.Content: explicit language and conversations about being a “mixed blood girl,” covid19, being a mom of twins, anti-Indigenous racism, colourism, impacts of colonization, effects of residential school, personal stories of the residential school experience, mixed identities, internalized racism, disenfranchisement, bill C-31, party songs, motherhood, the labour of truth and reconciliation, orange shirts, and the news of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Indian Residential school.Thank you to our guest, Miesha Louie, and to Michael Ayotte at the National Music Centre in Calgary, for recording the episode.Thank you, also, to our team, Sound Designer, Audio Engineer and Editor Greyson Gritt of Minotan Music Inc. and Producer Krystal Strong of Osum Artist Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new home is on the way for the country's orchestra.  Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh have chipped in $2 million towards Victoria University's new National Music Centre.  It's also used by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and comes after revelations the Micheal Fowler Centre and Opera House were deemed earthquake prone.  Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Peter Biggs told Mike Hosking this allows the orchestra to record music for films and games.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Laura invites Jennifer Buchanan, author of “Wellness, Wellplayed”, back to the show to discuss wellness through music. Jennifer discusses how music plays a key role in impacting our mood, memory, and productivity, and she shares stories about witnessing the power of music therapy in action.Music has an incredible impact on our moods: Jennifer talks about how it can motivate us out of a slump and increase our serotonin levels. She details the positive effects of music on every stage of our lives. One of the physical areas in which music therapy has a demonstrable impact is in neuro rehab. Jennifer explains how challenges in fine or gross motor movement after a brain injury can be positively influenced by elements of music. “So music has this incredible capacity to act like a drug on our system and … the hormones and neurotransmitters that affect us.  You hear about the words dopamine, for example, and that feel-good oxytocin, which is that social bonding hormone that can be released in our system, and serotonin, which is the one you don't want to get too low because you start feeling low and there's this nice window of where serotonin needs to reside. And what we have found through the research and evidence is that music has this incredible capacity to be able to change those hormone levels in our system, especially when we use [music] regularly.” - Jennifer BuchananAbout Jennifer Buchanan:Jennifer Buchanan is an award-winning author and Music Therapist, instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada since 1991.  Her company JB Music Therapy has thrice been nominated for the Community Impact Award by her local Chamber of Commerce. She is the author of several books including Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of A Playlist and is a regularly invited guest to speak at industry conferences that aim to strengthen and inspire people working in healthcare, education, and the public sector including law enforcement.  As a subject matter expert, Jennifer is a trusted source for many television media outlets across North America and has been featured in publications such as The Guardian and The Huffington Post.As a board member and service provider with the National Music Centre, Jennifer champions music for health and wellness throughout Canada and beyond.Resources:Jennifer Buchanan websiteJB Music Therapy website JB Music Therapy on FacebookJB Music Therapy on Twitter JB Music Therapy on InstagramJennifer Buchanan on LinkedInJennifer Buchanan on FacebookJennifer Buchanan on Instagram“Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist” by Jennifer Buchanan “Wellness, Wellplayed Workbook” by Jennifer Buchanan “Tune In: A Music Therapy Approach to Life” by Jennifer Buchanan “Wellness Incorporated” by Jennifer BuchananOngoing History of New Music podcast by Alan Cross“This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession” by Daniel J. Levitin Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

Dr. Laura is thrilled to welcome author, Music Therapist, and Founder of JB Music Therapy, Jennifer Buchanan, to the show to talk about the therapeutic benefits of music. Dr. Laura has personal experience with how JB Music Therapy helped her mother through late-stage dementia, and together she and Jennifer explore the wellness aspects of music and Jennifer's new book “Wellness, Wellplayed”.Jennifer Buchanan had her moment of epiphany about music's therapeutic power when she was a tween asked to sing and play guitar for her ailing Granddad. Jennifer explains exactly what music therapy is and how her company employs it in different instances. She shares how her book “Wellness, Wellplayed” focuses on the inherent power of a playlist, and who will benefit from reading her books. This conversation sheds light on a beautiful aspect of wellness that offers so much but is sometimes overlooked as a therapeutic option or important habit.“I was worrying and I always was feeling like all I want to do is hide. But the music kept pulling me out and helping me make my next best decisions. And that's essentially what I wrote about in the book, is around that science of how music legitimately works. It takes us from that whirr and that worry, slips us into the creative process of our hippocampus so we're able to make that executive decision and good decisions moving forward.” - Jennifer BuchananAbout Jennifer Buchanan:Jennifer Buchanan is an award-winning author and Music Therapist, instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada since 1991.  Her company JB Music Therapy has thrice been nominated for the Community Impact Award by her local Chamber of Commerce. She is the author of several books including Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of A Playlist and is a regularly invited guest to speak at industry conferences that aim to strengthen and inspire people working in healthcare, education, and the public sector including law enforcement.  As a subject matter expert, Jennifer is a trusted source for many television media outlets across North America and has been featured in publications such as The Guardian and The Huffington Post.As a board member and service provider with the National Music Centre, Jennifer champions music for health and wellness throughout Canada and beyond.Resources:Jennifer Buchanan websiteJB Music Therapy website JB Music Therapy on FacebookJB Music Therapy on Twitter JB Music Therapy on InstagramJennifer Buchanan on LinkedInJennifer Buchanan on FacebookJennifer Buchanan on Instagram“Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist” by Jennifer Buchanan “Wellness, Wellplayed Workbook” by Jennifer Buchanan “Tune In: A Music Therapy Approach to Life” by Jennifer Buchanan “Wellness Incorporated” by Jennifer Buchanan Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

The architect Brad Cloepfil views his work as less of a job and more of a calling. Sites speak to him. He listens with his eyes. When embarking on a project, Cloepfil slowly feels out the place, studying its particularities closely in order to understand its truest, deepest nature. He and his Portland, Oregon- and Brooklyn-based firm, Allied Works, craft buildings as much as they design them. His are finely tuned, well-wrought structures, elegantly proportioned, and unforgettable in their tactility, visual wonder, and reverence for their sites and surroundings.From the Portland, Oregon, headquarters of the advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy (2000); to Denver's Clyfford Still Museum (2011); to, more recently, the U.S. embassy in Mozambique (2021), Allied Works sculpts spaces of meaning and feeling that also serve pragmatic functions. Not surprisingly, the firm has become renowned for its designs of museums and arts institutions, including the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2003).On this episode of Time Sensitive, Cloepfil talks with Spencer about his multisensorial approach to design and making; how reading, writing, and poetry have shaped his perspectives on the built world; and why all of his buildings are on some level about “amplifying and elevating the idea of service.”Special thanks to our Season 6 sponsor, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Brad Cloepfil[23:46] Allied Works[07:26] Wieden and Kennedy[45:29] Portland Institute for Contemporary Art[48:01] Maryhill Overlook[48:20] Sitings Project[51:40] Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis[53:30] Museum of Arts and Design[55:37] Duchess County Guest House[55:58] University of Michigan Museum of Art[58:38] Clyfford Still Museum[01:07:43] Eleven Madison Park[01:08:43] National Music Centre of Canada[01:11:41] National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Desirée Amanda Bombenon has over 30 years of business operational experience, and strategic leadership. Awarded Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO (formally Young President's Organization) and International Women's Forum, and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She is a past director of the National Music Centre, is a past Chair of YPO Alberta Chapter, and a past Chair of YPO Canada Region. Desirée currently serves as Chair of the Governance & HR committee for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Chair of Governance, HR & Nominating committee for Children First Canada, and Vice Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She also currently Chairs the YPO International Wine Network and is an Executive Committee member of the YPO Sustainable Business Network. She is a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative 2017 Cohort. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network. Desirée has earned her B Admin, CIAC Certification as a Strategic Leader, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and is currently enrolled in Queen's University EMBA program through Smith School of Business. Under Desirée's leadership SureCall has been recognized for numerous industry awards for service excellence, ethics, and integrity. The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development, in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognized Desirée as a transformational leader naming her "Champion of Sustainable Development" and honouring her with the ‘Enabler of Vision' award at the 2017 UN Summit in New York. Desirée has pivoted her company into a social enterprise and through the "GoodCall" program has established SureCall as a "purpose driven" organization. SureCall became a Certified Benefits corporation (B Corp) in April of 2019 and was named a ‘Best For the World' Honouree in 2019, rounding out Desirée's vision of utilizing business as a Force for Good. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

The Stuph File Program Featuring voice over specialist, David Tyler;  Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Voice over specialist, David Tyler, who is the imaging voice, both regionally and nationally for CTV News. He's also embarked on another venture called David Tyler Speaks. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of February which deals with a big telepathy experiment. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the plans for missions to Mars with Starship from Elon Musk's SpaceX and more. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I go deeper into space to talk about China's 2022 plans for space; the latest on the James Webb Telescope; the Mars Curiosity Rover and its busted wheel and more). Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 600 selections to choose from! This week's guest slate is presented by Rob Braide, a broadcaster and my former boss. He was the general manager at Astral Media, which before that was Standard Broadcasting.  He's also a Member of Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. And he's a Board Chair for Studio Bell, which is home of The National Music Centre in Calgary, a place that amplifies the love, sharing and understanding of music.

I first met Marcus at The Blues Can in Calgary. I was traveling through town with my band after playing a week long residency at Blues On Whyte in Edmonton, AB. The next time through town, Marcus sat in with my band and played guitar for a set. At the time he was only about 19 or so! Fast forward a couple of years, and Marcus is calling me saying that he's on a "right of passage" road trip through America and is coming through Denver. We got together for coffee, then he came back to my place and we recorded an episode! (now copying from his website): Marcus Trummer's combination of bluesy guitar playing, soulful vocals, and down-to-earth songwriting is a modern yet familiar take on the sounds of past decades. Dubbed “a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness" by the Calgary Herald, the Calgary, AB native has earned a reputation as a busy local performer since bursting onto the scene with his band in 2018. Following their debut release, These Roads - EP (2020), the Marcus Trummer Band were invited to perform as part of the National Music Centre's Gala alongside the likes of Jann Arden and Corb Lund. Trummer was the recipient of the Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Award at the 2019 YYC Music Awards. Supported by The Prophets of Music Foundation he recorded Running on My Own at OCL Studios in 2020. With his debut solo offering Trummer taps into a more reflective sound, while remaining true to his blues, soul, rock & roll, and Americana influences. If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to my YouTube Channel help me out the most!! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! www.patreon.com/andysydow You can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast on its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated! Guest Links: Website: https://marcustrummermusic.com Episode Music: **All original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com pqmastering.com narratorrf.com

There's about a dozen people I know where if I sit down for a long conversation with them, I am going to come away infinitely smarter and with lots to think about. Rob Braide has always been on that hit list. Whether we were having a drink or eating some of his wonderful cooking, or listening to his latest musical find, I was going to come away with more.In this episode you are going to hear a lot about Montreal and CHOM from the 1970's, his move from CHOM as program director to General manager of CJAD/FM96 in 1986, and CHOM's eventual return under his supervision in 2002. We talk about how French and English co-existed on CHOM in the 70's... until it didn't, why that was and the amazing unintended consequences of that government decision that shaped Francophone radio and culture in Quebec. We also talked about the unique musical sound of Montreal, why there is so much traffic, and the contributions the National Music Centre in Calgary is making to all Canadians.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:PromosuiteJustin Dove at Core Image StudiosMegatraxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 36 Listening to Malcolm Cecil and T.O.N.T.O Malcolm Cecil's synthesizer setup was known as T.O.N.T.O., an acronym meaning The Original New Timbral Orchestra. Playlist Caldera, “Share With Me the Pain” from A Moog Mass (1970 Kama Sutra). Synthesizer programming and engineering by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff; spoken vocals, Malcolm Cecil; tenor vocals, Robert White; harpsichord, John Atkins; synthetic speech effects, Robert Margouleff' cello, toby Saks. 4:31 Tonto's Expanding Head Band, “Timewhys” from Zero Time (1971 Atlantic). Written by, programmed, engineered, produced and performed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margoulff. Lyrics by Tama Starr. Recorded with an expanded Moog Modular III synthesizer. This was prior to expanding their system into what would become T.O.N.T.O.. 5:03 Tonto's Expanding Head Band, “Cybernaut” from Zero Time (1971 Atlantic). Written, programmed, engineered, produced and performed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margoulff. Recorded with an expanded Moog Modular III synthesizer. A nice demonstration of what they could accomplish with the Moog. 4:31 Stephen Stills/Manassas, “Move Around” from Manassas (1972 Atlantic). Synthesizer, electric guitar, organ, vocals, producer, Stephen Stills; keyboards, Paul Harris; drums, Dallas Taylor; guitar, Chris Hillman. Synthesizer programming, Malcolm Cecil. 4:17 Stevie Wonder, “Keep on Running” from Music Of My Mind (1972 Tamla). Synthesizers, ARP and Moog, Piano, Drums, Harmonica, Organ, Clavichord, Clavinet, Stevie Wonder. Engineering and synthesizer programming, Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff. Adds the ARP and another Moog to the T.O.N.T.O. setup. 6:38 Stevie Wonder, “Evil” from Music Of My Mind (1972 Tamla). Synthesizers, ARP and Moog, Piano, Drums, Harmonica, Organ, Clavichord, Clavinet, Stevie Wonder. Engineering and synthesizer programming, Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff. 3:31 Pat Rebillot, “The Naked Truth” from Free Fall (1974 Atlantic). Synthesizer and electric piano, Pat Rebillot. Engineering and synthesizer programming, Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff. 3:28 Tonto, “The Boatman” from It's About Time (1974 Polydor). Written, programmed, engineered, produced, and performed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margoulff. Features the expanded analog version of T.O.N.T.O. featuring ARP, Moog, and Oberheim equipment. Note the rain and thunder sounds created using the synthesizer. Reminds me of Beaver and Krause from this era. 5:04. Tonto, “Tonto's Travels” from It's About Time (1974 Polydor). Written, programmed, engineered, produced, and performed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margoulff. Features the expanded analog version of T.O.N.T.O. featuring ARP, Moog, and Oberheim equipment. I think you can hear the joystick that Cecil created. 8:25 Mandrill, “Peaceful Atmosphere” from Beast From The East (1975 United Artists Records). T.O.N.T.O. played by Claude “Coffee” Cave, Carlos Wilson; electronic music programming, Malcolm Cecil. From the liner notes: “T.O.N.T.O. The Original New-Timbrel Orchestra. This instrument consists of twelve synthesizers linked together and played simultaneously. A polyphonic touch-sensitive also plays also plays an essential role in the creation of sound when the instrument is played. We thank you Malcolm Cecil for the creation of T.O.N.T.O. 3:19 Mandrill, “Honey-Butt” from Beast From The East (1975 United Artists Records). T.O.N.T.O. played by Claude “Coffee” Cave, Carlos Wilson; electronic music programming, Malcolm Cecil. 4:58 Stairsteps, “Theme Of Angels” from 2nd Resurrection (1976 Dark Horse Records). Synthesizer, T.O.N.T.O., Billy Preston; T.O.N.T.O. programmed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff; produced and engineered by Robert Margouleff. Music By, Lyrics By, Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass, Kenneth Burke; Backing Vocals, Ivory Davis; Backing Vocals, Stairsteps; Drums, Alvin Taylor; Guitar, Dennis Burke; Keyboards, Billy Preston. 3:18 Stairsteps, “Salaam” from 2nd Resurrection (1976 Dark Horse Records). Synthesizer, T.O.N.T.O., Billy Preston; T.O.N.T.O. programmed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff; produced and engineered by Robert Margouleff. Music By, Lyrics By, Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass, Kenneth Burke; Backing Vocals, Ivory Davis; Backing Vocals, Stairsteps; Drums, Alvin Taylor; Guitar, Dennis Burke; Keyboards, Billy Preston. 4:26 Quincy Jones, “I Heard That” from I Heard That!! (1976 A&M). Synthesizer, Dave Gruisin. Synthesizer programming by Malcom Cecil, Robert Margouleff, Paul Beaver. 2:12 Quincy Jones, “Theme from ‘The Anderson Tapes” from I Heard That!! (1976 A&M). Synthesizer, Dave Gruisin. Synthesizer programming by Malcom Cecil, Robert Margouleff, Paul Beaver. Synthesizer, Ed Kalehoff. Also features a vibraphone solo by Milt Jackson, a trumpet solo by Freddie Hubbard, Toots Thielemans on harmonica, and Bobby Scott on piano. 5:05 Steve Hillage, “Octave Doctors” from Motivation Radio (1977 Virgin). Producer, Engineer, Synthesizer T.O.N.T.O., Malcolm Cecil; Synthesizer & Saucersizer, Vocals, Lyrics, Miquette Giraudy; Composed, Arranged, Lyrics, Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Voice, Shenai; Steve Hillage. 3:30 Steve Hillage, “Radio” from Motivation Radio (1977 Virgin). Producer, Engineer, Synthesizer T.O.N.T.O., Malcolm Cecil; Synthesizer, Vocals, Lyrics, Miquette Giraudy; Composed, Arranged, Lyrics, Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Voice, Shenai; Steve Hillage. 6:11 Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson, “1980” from 1980 (1980 Arista). Produced by Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Malcolm Cecil; engineered and mixed by Malcolm Cecil; Synthesizer (T.O.N.T.O.), piano, electric piano, keyboard bass, Brian Jackson; composer, guitar, piano, vocals, Gil Scott-Heron; horns, Bill Watrous, Denis Sirias, Gordon Goodwin; drums, Harvey Mason; guitar, Marlo Henderson. 5:59 Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson, “Late Last Night” from 1980 (1980 Arista). Produced by Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Malcolm Cecil; engineered and mixed by Malcolm Cecil; Synthesizer (T.O.N.T.O.), piano, electric piano, keyboard bass, Brian Jackson; composer, guitar, piano, vocals, Gil Scott-Heron; horns, Bill Watrous, Denis Sirias, Gordon Goodwin; drums, Harvey Mason; guitar, Marlo Henderson. 4:24 Malcolm Cecil, “Gamelonia Dawn” from Radiance (1981 Unity Records). Composed, Performed, Produced, Engineered by Malcolm Cecil. Recorded at T.O.N.T.O. studios in Santa Monica, California. From the liner notes: “The Original New Timbral Orchestra is the world's largest privately built and owned synthesizer standing some six feet high and twenty feet in diameter. It was designed and built by Malcom Cecil.” In addition to Cecil on T.O.N.T.O., this track features Paul Horn on “golden” flute. 4:35 Malcolm Cecil, “Dance of the Heart” from Radiance (1981 Unity Records). Composed, Performed, Produced, Engineered by Malcolm Cecil. Recorded at T.O.N.T.O. studios in Santa Monica, California. 3:28   Background music: Caldera, “Make Me Carry The Death Of Christ” from A Moog Mass (1970 Kama Sutra). Synthesizer programming and engineering by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff; spoken vocals, Malcolm Cecil; tenor vocals, Robert White; harpsichord, John Atkins; synthetic speech effects, Robert Margouleff' cello, toby Saks. Tonto's Expanding Head Band, “Riversong” from Zero Time (1971 Atlantic). Written by, programmed, engineered, produced and performed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margoulff. Lyrics by Tama Starr. Recorded with an expanded Moog Modular III synthesizer. This was prior to expanding their system into what would become T.O.N.T.O.. 8:01 Here is the video produced with Malcolm Cecil by the National Music Centre of Canada. This short history of T.O.N.T.O. at Rolling Stone magazine is also of interest.   Introductory and background music by Thom Holmes unless otherwise indicated. Opening and closing sequences were voiced by Anne Benkovitz. For episode notes, see Noise and Notations. For more information about the history of electronic music, see Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, published by Routledge.

This week's guest is Crystal McGrath, a Country Pop recording artist and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta! In September 2019, Crystal released the Room to Breathe EP, and her latest release “Game On” inspired by artists such as Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood and Christina Aguilara is outSeptember 2020.“Game On” is a song to empower women to go after what they want, whether it be a danceat a club or going after the CEO position of a company. Produced by Juno- Award WinningProducer Spencer Cheyne(Brett Kissell, Jocelyn Alice), it is a feel good get up and danceanthem with country pop fusion making listeners want to hit repeat.Crystal is an advocate for women’s empowerment and believes in the importance of usingyour voice and going after your goals in life. She is also the founder of “Live With Love” anonline movement and mindset platform providing tools for women to live their best lives.Crystal has partnered with Indigo to bring her movement, mindset and music coaching as apart of their digital experience offerings.She also hosts the podcast Crushing Chaos, sharing inspiring stories from women around theworld on how they push through resistance in their personal and professional lives.No stranger to the stage, Crystal has performed all around the world including gigs in Canada,USA, Mexico, UK, and Australia. She has shared the stage with Canadian Country heavyweights George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett to name a few. In November 2019, Crystal was invited to participate in Canada’s Music Incubator’s Artist Entrepreneur West professional development program at the National Music Centre, where she spent five-weeks developing her business.We talk about:- Getting into the music industry & how she knew that's where she was meant to be- Her songwriting process and the inspiration behind her new song Game On - Her experience in the Canada Music Incubator Artist Entrepreneur program and what she learned from it- Starting multiple businesses and her passion for entrepreneurship- How she got over the fear of not being good enough & tips for overcoming self-doubtAnd more!Website: www.crystalmcgrath.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/crystalmcgrathMusic Video: https://youtu.be/B2vQMFqpreMSponsors: Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20

This is Alan Greyeyes. He owns and operates the artist and project management firm Ogichidaa Arts, he produces the sākihiwē festival, and volunteers on the Board of Directors for the Polaris Music Prize, the Indigenous Steering Committee for the National Music Centre, and the Rap and Indigenous Category Committees for the JUNO Awards. He has 13 years of experience at Manitoba Music where he learned a lot of the skills required to do what he does. His time there was also monumental for developing his community as he continued his networking efforts. We even got to hear about the time that he got the chance to meet and talk to Susan Aglukark. Episode theme: Where is the future of Indigenous Music going and where did it come from? In this conversation, we got to dive into the kinds of struggles that Indigenous artists are facing and how some of them are being addressed. If you are curious to learn more about how the Indigenous Music Community is thriving and how you can help support then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.Thank you for joining us, Alan! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.Do you want exclusive content? Check out our Patreon. Patreon is totally safe and allows creators and artists to earn a monthly income by providing exclusive rewards and perks to their members or Patrons. We have different tiers for membership set up with perks like exclusive content, mastermind sessions, and even access to our live guest interviews.Show NotesWatch on YouTubeFollow on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/goproduce)

Episode 25 The Hammond Novachord—An Early Synthesizer   Playlist Milt Herth, “Basin Street Blues” from Basin Street Blues / Twelfth Street Rag (1937 Decca). Organ solo played on the Hammond Electric Organ. An example of the electro-mechanical organ sound, for comparison to the other tracks recorded using the Novachord. Public Domain. “Intermission Music,” Gone With The Wind (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack As Monophonically Recorded In 1939), Max Steiner. This comprises two short works, one for the beginning of intermission (when the lights went up and everyone headed for the concession stand and bathrooms) and one for the end of intermission (when the lights went down). The music was recorded in 1939 for the movie theater. Vera Lynn (vocal), “Wish Me Luck (As You Wave Me Goodbye)” from A Mother's Prayer At Twilight / Wish Me Luck (As You Wave Me Goodbye) (1939 Decca). UK recording with Arthur Young on the Novachord. A dexterous recording by Young who explored the rhythmic textures that were possible on the instrument. Collins H. Driggs, “In a Persian Market” from Cascades Of Melody (1941 Victor). Novachord solo. Collins H. Driggs, “The Blue Room” from Cascades Of Melody (1941 Victor). Novachord solo. Collins H. Driggs, “Song of the Islands” from The Magic of the Novachord (1941 Victor). Novachord solo. Fred Feibel, “Rose Room,” from Novachord Solos (circa 1941 Columbia). Novachord solo. Herb Kern and Lloyd Sloop, “Dancing Tambourine” from Treasure Chests of Transcriptions for the Home (1949 Tempo). Hammond Electric Organ, Herb Kern; Hammond Novachord, Lloyd Sloop. Herb Kern and Lloyd Sloop, “Twelfth Street Rag” from Treasure Chests of Transcriptions for the Home (1949 Tempo). Hammond Electric Organ, Herb Kern; Hammond Novachord, Lloyd Sloop. Jerry Goldsmith, “It's Gotta Be A World's Record” from Our Man Flint (Original Motion Picture Score) (1966 20thCentury Fox). Novachord being put through at least four types of voicings as the tune progresses. The sounds are distinctly presented as solos. Jerry Goldsmith, “Lost in Space” from In Like Flint (Original Motion Picture Score) (1967 20th Century Fox). The Novachord is heard for a short sequence about 16 seconds into this track and then again beginning at about 1:16 where is consists of a rhythmic bed for the rest of the track. A theremin is heard in the closing seconds. Christopher Komeda, “The Coven” from Rosemary's Baby (Music From The Motion Picture Score) (1968 Dot). Paul Beaver played the Novachord on many tracks, mostly for effects. In this case, the Novachord plays a persistent drone rhythm throughout the track with other instruments played on top of the mix. It is sometimes hard to tell the effects that can be attributed to the Novachord once we get to this era of multitrack recording and studio effects. The Mystic Moods Orchestra, “Sunny Goodge Street” from Emotions (1968 Philips). Paul Beaver's Novachord (calliope sound) played by Lincoln Mayorga. You may also hear a harpsichord, Clavinet, piano, and celeste. Phil Cirocco, “Music of the Electron” from ‎The Novachord Restoration Project: Music Of The Electron (2007 C.M.S.). Phil Cirocco at a restored Novachord. Phil Cirocco, “The Inner Sanctum” from ‎The Novachord Restoration Project: Music Of The Electron (2007 C.M.S.). Phil Cirocco at a restored Novachord. Phil Cirocco, “Spark” from ‎The Novachord Restoration Project: Music Of The Electron (2007 C.M.S.). Phil Cirocco at a restored Novachord. Phil Cirocco, “The Floating” from ‎The Novachord Restoration Project: Music Of The Electron (2007 C.M.S.). Phil Cirocco at a restored Novachord. Steve Howell and Dan Wilson, “NovaBerlin” from the UK Novachord Restoration Project (2010 Hollow Sun). Sample Novachord sounds using modern studio techniques. Although the Novachord did not have sequencing capability, the sounds can effectively be looped and repeated to create such sequences. Steve Howell and Dan Wilson, “Strings Galore” from the UK Novachord Restoration Project (2010 Hollow Sun). Sample Novachord sounds using modern studio techniques. Demonstrates the string ensemble potential of the Novachord. Steve Howell and Dan Wilson, “Montage” from the UK Novachord Restoration Project (2010 Hollow Sun). Sample Novachord sounds using modern studio techniques. Demonstrates a variety of musical styles using the Novachord. Basia Bulat , “Time” from Good Advice (2015 Secret City). Vocals, Hammond Novachord, RMI Electra Piano, Piano, Synthesizer, Marxophone, Mellotron, Basia Bulat; bass guitar, electric guitar, Jim James; cello, Charlie Patton; drums, Dave Givan; violin, Scott Moore.   The Archive Mix Two tracks played at the same time to see what happens. Herb Kern, Lloyd Sloop, Warren Arey, “Silent Night” (1949 Tempo). chimes, vibraphone, vibraharp, Warren Arey; Hammond Electric Organ, Herb Kern; Hammond Novachord, Lloyd Sloop. Milt Herth, “Twelfth Street Rag” from Basin Street Blues / Twelfth Street Rag (1937 Decca).     Links: The US Novachord Restoration Project by Phil Cirocco. Check out Hammond Novachord Sightings in movies and television assembled by Phil Cirocco. The UK Novachord restoration project by Steve Howell and Dan Wilson. National Music Centre of Canada/Centre de National Musique description of its Novachord.

Listen in on how powerful leadership is changing our future with Wellington and his guest Desirée Bombenon. Desirée is the founder and CEO of SureCall Contact Centers as well as Desirée Imports. Desirée transformed this telecommunication company into much more than a contact center but a purpose driven business that provides global services. She wanted to share her passion for the wine business by bring great, socially responsible wines to Canada. Desirée has been a part of multiple organizations that are helping lead change through community involvement as well as addressing gender parity. Desirée believes in giving everyone equal opportunities through a profiling program no matter what one's background is. She is invested in elevating her team through a certification system in-house and mentions that if you take care of your team, they will take care of your customers. She also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with successful and positive people, who care and want to make a difference. Now is the best time for opportunity and it starts with multiple pain points and problems to solve but Desirée encourages entrepreneurs to keep being creative and persevering.  About Desirée: Desirée has over 30 years of business operational experience and strategic leadership. Awarded RBC's Women's Entrepreneur for 2020, Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose-driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée was named WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2020, 2017, & 2016. She is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO and International Women's Forum and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She is a past director of the National Music Centre, is a past Chair of YPO Alberta Chapter, and a past Chair of YPO Canada Region. Desirée currently serves as Chair for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair for Children First Canada, and Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She is an Executive Committee member of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University, and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network (WXN). Desirée is also a member of the WXN Diversity Board, she is a CIAC Certified Strategic Leader, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has a Queen's University Executive MBA through Smith School of Business. She has also earned her Certificate in Social Impact from Queens University. She is the recipient of the 30% Club Scholarship for Queens. Resources discussed in this episode: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2020/10/16/meet-desiree-bombenon-ceo-of-surecall-and-2020-rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-rbc-momentum-finalist/https://businessincalgary.com/top-news/leading-lady/ connectFirst Credit Union: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInDesirée Bombenon / SureCall: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn  

How did Riley Kearl create a self-fulfilling prophecy on the first day the National Music Centre opened in Calgary? Find out in this episode of the RebelRebel and hear how one person can create a movement around helping artists feel validated -- Vantage Magazine. Not only does this episode explore Riley's motto to "do what you love, have fun, and follow your passion", it's also filled with sage advice and boss travel tips. LINKS IN THIS PODCASTwww.vantagemagazine.ca/ vantageyyc.ca/ www.facebook.com/vantageyyc/ yycbump.ca/ www.amazon.ca/Pale-Blue-Dot-Vision-Future/dp/0345376595 See the video of this podcast: youtu.be/sVDpdFR3bds Thank you to Emre Cords for the kickass theme music and our supporters at www.Patreon.com/rebelrebelpod Visit our website at www.TheRebelRebelPodcast.com  

On Wednesday, July 1 from 4-6pm, Russell Bowers is hosting a special countdown for Canada Day by putting Canada's biggest musicians on "The Musical Map of Canada," revealing who is the biggest selling artist from each province and territory. To chat about the artists, he will be joined by Andrew Mosker, CEO of the National Music Centre. Andrew and Russell also spoke extensively about the NMC, it's role in preserving the country's musical legacy, and the impact it's having with online programs all over the country during the Covid shutdown.

On this episode I chat with a new artist Mariya stokes from Alberta Canadawww.mariyastokes.comWith the digital release of her debut single, "Hands on My Body" (February 2019), Calgary based Mariya Stokes introduces herself with a simple, sexy anthem that blurs the lines between country and pop with edgy lyrics and an R&B inspired groove. Produced by Spencer Cheyne (Brett Kissel, Jocelyn Alice) and Justin Kudding (Brett Kissel, Leaving Thomas), at OCL studios (Calgary), this quirky, sex-positive anthem features Stokes unapologetically asking for what she wants, and she hopes the song empowers and inspires other women to do the same. “I’m so proud of this song and what it says to women everywhere. It’s about owning your body and choices. We’re taught how to say ‘no’, but I think it’s important to know what an enthusiastic ‘HECK, YES’ looks like too, and that there’s no shame in that,” says Stokes. “I hope when people hear this, it makes them feel empowered to ask for what they want and to groove along." Mariya Stokes - BiographyIf Kacey Musgraves and Meghan Trainor had a country-soul love-child, the result would be Mariya Stokes. Growing up in the small town of Stavely, Alberta an hour south of Calgary, Stokes was raised in her parents' small-town bar, and at eight years old was sneaking in on Friday afternoons to sing with the local jam band. She has been pursuing music ever since; the past year of her career was packed full of shows including opening for multiple-JUNO award winner, Jann Arden at the Palace Theatre in Calgary, and playing stages such as Rogers Hometown Hockey Lethbridge, Country Thunder Alberta, and the Coca-Cola Stage at Calgary Stampede. She is a 2019 and 2018 top-12 Project WILD finisher, a country focused artist development program run by WILD 95.3 FM (Calgary). In May 2019, Stokes was also one of three artists selected to work with 19-time CCMA winner Terri Clark at the National Music Centre during their RBC Master in Residence program. Stokes cares deeply about her community and has volunteered at the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre on multiple songwriting and performance projects over the past five years, including planning and executing two coat drives for the shelter. Mariya Stokes - Social MediaInstagram: 4,450 FollowersFacebook: 3,860 LikesTwitter: 508 FollowersYouTube: 150 SubscribersSpotify: 205 Followers, 2,800 Monthly Listeners

Naomi Gracechild is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, educator, entrepreneur, social justice activist and worshipper of nature! As the founder of Euphony Works, Naomi brings her cross-sector experience in both urban and rural communities to help clients gain a deeper understanding of socio-political dynamics in order to effectively address issues of inequity. Throughout her professional career she has had the honour of developing and leading creative initiatives with organizations such as The National Music Centre, BC Alliance for Arts & Culture, Selkirk College and BC Touring Council. Naomi is a working musician and music educator and continues to be an active advocate for community building and empowerment through the arts. She is currently working on a collaborative art and music show that will exhibit during Black History Month 2020 and performs regularly singing with her band, Naomi Grace.  Her emerging side-side-side-side-hustle-in-progress, Melanin Rising, is a line of apparel and an online community supporting racialized musicians and arousing allyship/accompliceship. These shirts and website will be a platform to unite people of colour and allies through fashion and art. The shirts are printed in partnership with Trapline Designs, an Indigenous-run community print shop in Vancouver's downtown east side. The models profiled on website and social media will be Canadian musicians of colour who embody personal philosophies of anti-racism and collective liberation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euphonyworks/ 

We spoke with legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Kim, who is joining The Canadian Music Hall of Fame and will be celebrated at an industry event on Sunday, October 27 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre in Calgary

We spoke with singer-songwriter Corey Hart about his remarkable career, his induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and the "Milestones: Corey Hart" exhibition at the National Music Centre in Calgary

GREEN LINE UPDATE The Government of Alberta and City of Calgary have locked in funding for the new Green Line LRT. Councillor Shane Keating joins the show. PIPELINE SONG We talk to Gerry Spitzee, a musician who made a viral video, "Build That Pipeline." COPPER THEFT One again, copper theft is in the news. We'll talk about it with Corporal Curtis Peters of the RCMP. LET'S TALK MUSIC THERAPY The Bell National Music Centre is hosting a mental health arwarenes event called "Let's Talk." We chat with Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of the National Music Centre.

Episode Notes Adam Fox, program director of the National Music Centre, joins Katrina to talk about the development and management of a national cultural institution This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we take an in-depth look at the past, present, and future of music streaming and its role in the music industry with Catherine Moore, musicologist and adjunct professor of music technology and digital media at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. We look at the very different ways the record labels reacted to two digital disruptions: peer-to-peer downloading and streaming. We also chat about how streaming has changed the economics of music, how it's changing music listening habits, the streaming services’ licensing deals with labels, whether Spotify and others can ever become sustainably profitable, and much more. We end by looking at some significant business moves the big streaming services have made recently and what this indicates about their plans for the future. Before that, we also check in with Andrew Williams, an Alberta-based DJ and promoter and also one of the founders of the Alberta Electronic Music Conference (AEMCON), which is holding its third edition from Nov. 15-18 at the National Music Centre in Calgary. We get a preview of the event and ask Andrew about issues currently affecting electronic musicians in Canada.

This week on Mulligan Stew, Terry hosts a feature conversation with Steven Page, recorded live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. This past week, Barenaked Ladies celebrated their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the NMC. As part of the festivities, Terry hosted a Q&A with Steven Page that explored highlights of his BNL career, his solo work, and his collaborations with Steven Duffy, Craig Northey and more. Unforgettable stories about his encounters with Brian Wilson, Billy Bragg, and Steven’s last minute prep for his JUNO reunion with BNL.  

In Part II of this two-part Scene In the Wild Podcask Andrew Mosker, the president and CEO of the National Music Centre, tells us about how the organization came to be, how and why its new home and the home to Canadian music, Studio Bell, was created, and also answers some of the criticisms that have been levelled at the organization and Calgary institution since its opening in 2016.

In Part I of this two-part Scene In the Wild Podcask Andrew Mosker, the president and CEO of the National Music Centre, talks with us about his love of music and what brought him to Calgary years ago.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Transform Your Story podcast, an accessible way to build your capacity in all aspects of non-profit management.  For our first episode, we're joined by Director of Development for the National Music Centre, Jeni Piepgrass, as she walks us through her experience managin a $190 million capital campaign.  For shownotes and resources, head to www.propellus.org/podcast

Andrew Mosker (President and CEO of the National Music Centre and 2017 Arch Award recipient) talks about musical epiphanies, transformative winters as a ski bum in Jasper, his favourite UCalgary professor, and he drops enough rock ’n’ roll references to satisfy even the most devout audiophile — the Rolling Stones, Daniel Lanois, Feist, Jim Cuddy, U2 and Kid Koala, to name a few.   Andrew holds a Master of Arts in musicology from the University of Calgary.      

It's a packed house in the Blanket Fort as hosts Sam, Jon and Rob are together again to talk "brain" songs with guest **Julijana Capone** and **Jamie Cote**. A former Winnipegger, Julijana is now with the **[National Music Centre](http://www.nmc.ca/)** , a fantastic museum (and much more) based in Calgary. The NMC is working toward a massive project launch in 2016, so Julijana fills us in on some of details. Jamie may be known to some of you as a member of late-90s/early-00s Winnipeg ska bands **[Grandpa's Army](http://witchpolice.blogspot.com/2009/04/every-grandpas-army-song-ever.html) ** and the early incarnation of **[The Barrymores](http://witchpolice.blogspot.com/2012/01/barrymores-kill-all-ska-kids-2001.html) ** -- both with Witchpolice co-host Sam -- but that's not why he's here. He's co-hosting a new podcast about comics called [**The Last Panel**.](http://www.thelastpanel.com/)

It's a packed house in the Blanket Fort as hosts Sam, Jon and Rob are together again to talk "brain" songs with guest Julijana Capone and Jamie Cote. A former Winnipegger, Julijana is now with the National Music Centre, a fantastic museum (and much more) based in Calgary. The NMC is working toward a massive project launch in 2016, so Julijana fills us in on some of details. Jamie may be known to some of you as a member of late-90s/early-00s Winnipeg ska bands Grandpa's Army and the early incarnation of The Barrymores -- both with Witchpolice co-host Sam -- but that's not why he's here. He's co-hosting a new podcast about comics called The Last Panel.

This is one for the musos. We've got interviews with two very talented, innovative, and remarkably unique acts - jazz/hip-hop crossover BadBadNotGood and the lively symphonic Sultans of String. BBNG is set to drop Sour Soul, a collaboration with the one-and-only Ghostface Killa of Wu Tang Clan, early in 2015. The band is amidst a string of festival dates, getting young music fans into what's traditionally been a niche genre thanks to a youthful energy and abandonment of genre limitations. (Last time I saw these guys, they had a room of a few hundred moshing - yes, moshing - to jazz music - Andrew) As for Sultans of String, they've got a string of high-profile shows coming up in late November, including a date at Toronto's pristine Koerner Hall. The group's latest release, Symphony!, is a cool project that involved a number of high-profile Canadian musicians, and we'll see how material from that will translate to the stage for these upcoming shows. Finally, we'll hear the latest about the National Music Centre in Calgary, including the construction of some state-of-the-art studio spaces.

The self-parking, auto-braking, connected car. We’ll tell you why the future is closer than you might think. More streaming music services are coming – including one from Doctor Dre. And I’ll tell you about my experience running into 50 Cent’s entourage. In this week’s Ask Alan Anything: the most successful rock vocalist with the least amount of musical talent. Meantime, Microsoft tries to convince Weezer fans to buy Surface tablets. Plus: a G&B update on a big win for the National Music Centre in Calgary, our Facebook ad campaign failure, and how to pick a name for your blues musician alter-ego. The post The Return of Javier Sparxx appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

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