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Original Air Date: June 12, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, Rhodes scholar and decorated U.S. Army veteran Wes Moore asks a powerful question: “After years working at the same job, have you ever realized you've just been going through the motions for as long as you can remember?” Wes shares how he believes we can all discover and pursue our true life's purpose. As a combat officer in Afghanistan, a White House Fellow and a Wall Street banker, Wes discusses his journey of self-discovery, which led him to walk away from financial success to create a more meaningful life. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
Recorded live inside UCLA's Royce Hall, the audio drama at the center of this episode takes place in southern California the immediate aftermath of the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde TX. Tiffany struggles to balance the need to protect her young children with the urgency of finishing her doctoral dissertation, which is itself related to school shootings. After the performance, actors Natalie Camunas and Sola Bamis are joined by guests Marine Corps veteran Tess Banko and Army veteran Robert Ham to discuss the implications, for parents and veterans in particular, of school shootings becoming commonplace. "Tiffany" is based on the oral history of retired Air Force Captain Jessica Huerta. Jessica, who is also a PhD student in Sociology, joins the discussion as well. The conversation unearths provocative questions about cultures of hyper-masculinity, and the need to balance our freedoms and responsibilities regarding guns. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:56 - Audio drama: "Tiffany" 10:43 - Discussion with Tess, Robert, and Jessica 23:16 - Conclusion 25:23 - Thank you's and credits Guest Bios: Jessica Huerta enlisted in the Air Force shortly after 9/11. Often she was the only woman in airfield-communications teams, among leaders in security forces, as the wing equal opportunity adviser, and as a public affairs officer. As a citizen-airman, a sociology doctoral candidate at UCLA, and a parent, she became aware of the discrimination fathers face when they seek deep emotional connections with their families and greater involvement in childcare. Jessica believes research to demonstrate the strategies fathers use to defy rigid gender rules could greatly improve the lives of men, their partners and their children across our military, veteran and civilian communities. Tess Barragan Banko, MSW/MPA, a Marine Corps veteran, serves as the U.S.VETS West Los Angeles project director and The Veterans Collective community development director. A survivor of post-traumatic stress disorder and military sexual trauma, Banko deeply identifies with fellow veterans and families on their paths to recovery, wellness and empowerment, and is honored to serve the community on behalf of her military and veteran sisters, brothers and their families. Robert Ham is a 4x Emmy winning director/writer, a decorated Army Combat Veteran and an alumni of the USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program. During his time in the military he served a combat tour to Afghanistan in '09-10 and then would deploy to over a dozen areas in the Pacific. Robert received the Department of Defense Military Videographer of the Year award three times (the highest decoration for military story-telling), the most in Army history. Resources: Dan Froot & Company Collaborators: Producer, Artistic Director, Lead Writer: Dan Froot Actors: Justin Alston, Sola Bamis, Natalie Camunas, Krysta Gonzales, Donna Simone Johnson, Anthony Rey, Christopher Rivas Dramaturg: Bobby Gordon Composer: Julio Montero Musicians: Julian Gomez, Tom Moose, Isaac Rodriguez Sound Designer: Duncan Woodbury Oral Historians: Tula B. Strong, Rufio Vasquez Administrative Magician: Annie Kahane Social Media Manager: Lily Stockton Publicist: Lynn Tejada of Green Galactic Recorded, mixed, and mastered at ReadyMix Studio in Van Nuys CA. Please like, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts! DM us on Instagram: @danfrootandcompany This podcast is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, on the web at arts.gov, and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance, the UCLA Office for Research & Creative Activities and the Chancellor's Council on the Arts. Arms Around America is a National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by Miami Light Project in partnership with The Myrna Loy (Helena MT), the UCLA Center for the Art of Performance, and NPN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For more information, visit http://www.npnweb.org. Arms Around America was created with funding by the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and additional support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Original Air Date: May 29, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, actress, social media disrupter and feminist Amandla Stenberg talks about the importance of vulnerability and finding strength in your identity. She shares her journey of becoming comfortable with her authentic self and loving who she was born to be. Amandla, who portrayed Rue in The Hunger Games, Madeline in Everything, Everything and Starr in The Hate U Give was declared "one of the most incendiary voices of her generation" by Dazed magazine. The Ms. Foundation for Women also named Amandla the Feminist Celebrity of the Year in 2015. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
Original Air Date: April 22, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, pastor and podcaster Rob Bell raises profound questions about being alive. Rob explains how our attitude can actually turn back the hands of time and reveal to us what he calls “the joys of growing younger.” Rob also shares that his prayers are far from poetic. “They're actually straight forward and sound more like, ‘You take it,'” he says. Rob explains how these prayers have led to some of his biggest revelations. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
More protesters have been arrested as students continue to demonstrate at US universities. Police dismantled a Pro-Palestine camp set up in front of Royce Hall at the University of California, making more than 200 arrests. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the protests turned to mayhem after midnight and fights erupted when pro-Israel counter protesters tried to storm the camp. He said that flares and fireworks were launched over the encampment, and although no one was killed or seriously injured, it was pretty ugly and threatening. At least 2000 people total have been arrested at protests across the country in the last few weeks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Original Air Date: April 17, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, Michael Bernard Beckwith, spiritual pioneer and founder of the world-renowned Agape International Spiritual Center, discusses what he calls the four stages of unfolding. Michael explains the stages are an intensive process of spiritual development for people seeking to be in alignment with their life's purpose. “We're not in this world to get anything--we are in this world to let something unfold from within us,” he says. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
On May 3rd 2023, UCLA hosted a conversation between Xuman (aka Gunman Xuman) and Samuel Lamontagne. Xuman is a social activist and legend of Senegalese Hip Hop, who's been active for over thirty years. He's a member of the pioneer group Pee Froiss, and besides his solo career, also created the Journal Rappé for which he's internationally known. The conversation happened in Royce Hall and covered Xuman's roots and upbringing, the history of Hip Hop in Senegal, and how Hip Hop is an important medium to build solidarity across the African Diaspora. *After Xuman returned to Dakar, Senegal, protests broke out as Ousmane Sonko, the main opponent to the current Senegalese president, was imprisoned. Senegalese people are protesting so that Macky Sall doesn't run for a third unconstitutional term. The protests were violently quashed by the police, and multiple restrictions have been placed on social media by the government. #FreeSenegal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dublab-inconversation/support
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THE ARWEN LEWIS SHOW - Special Guest JK Jones Today Arwen welcomes the great JK Jones! JK Jones picked up her brother's guitar before age 10 and studied classical flute in grade school. She won gold and silver medals for performance at the Los Angeles Unified School District Solo and Ensemble festival. She also performed as part of the Folksters group where she debuted her first Joni Mitchell covers. In college, she began songwriting in earnest, joined a band, and played at various venues in the Bay Area, including on the radio, at coffee houses, private parties, and weddings. JK returned to performing after a performance hiatus to raise a family and care for her parents. She sang at pops concerts, and joined the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and Legal Voices Choir, with whom she sang at the Disney Concert Hall, Royce Hall, and the Wallace Annenberg Theatre in Los Angeles. In 2015 JK suffered a neck injury that changed everything. She fought to recover her voice. After more than a year of intensive physical therapy and vocal retraining, she found new confidence. She started rolling out her originals and Joni Mitchell covers at various open mics, on YouTube (@JKJonesmusic1), at the former Coffee Gallery BackStage, the Lost Chord, Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, the Canyon Club. She headlined a Joni Mitchell Tribute concert at the Stardust concert series in May 2023. She was recently invited to perform at a Joni Mitchell Tribute in British Columbia, Canada. JK was awarded a scholarship to attend the 2023 New England Singer Songwriters Retreat for her original “Sisters of Mercy” which will be on her first album expected to be released in Spring 2024 www.JKJonesmusic.com Facebook: Gillian Van Meyden Instagram: @JKjonessongs The Arwen Lewis Show Host | Arwen Lewis Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins Producer - Sound Engineer - Richard “Dr. D” Dugan https://arwenlewismusic.com/ The Arwen Lewis Show is Brought to you by John DeNicola and Omad Records https://www.omadrecords.com/ On Instagram, Follow Arwen Lewis Here: @thearwenlewisshow @arwenlewis www.thejeremiahshow.com On Instagram @jeremiahdhiggins https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins
Original Air Date: May 22nd, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, author, entrepreneur and award-winning web host Marie Forleo explains why she believes everything in life is what she calls “figureoutable.” Marie wonders, “Why do some people struggle while others find a way to thrive, often despite the most challenging circumstances?” In exploring the answer, Marie shares the valuable life lessons her mother taught her about how to handle life's inevitable problems. Marie also believes our attitude, spirit and tenacity can affect the outcome of any challenge that comes our way. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
Loga Ramin Torkian is a founding member of Iranian-American band Niyaz, whose exploration in soundscapes and classical poetry transcends language and cultural barriers. Their work in a fully immersive experience in live storytelling will be on stage at UCLA's Royce Hall on August 19th. Don't miss it! _______ Royce Hall tickets Niyaz IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message
In this episode Jill, Aja, and Laiya welcome superfan Royce Hall. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for all Black people and the joy of showing up as your authentic self. For more on Royce check out the links below. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! https://linktr.ee/Royce.Hall Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPIwjSc8qOU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Original Airdate: July 10, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist and cancer survivor Kris Carr teaches us how she let go of old habits in order to embrace her new crazy, sexy life. At age 31, Kris was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. She fought back, embracing a healthy lifestyle and launching a career as a wellness activist. More than a decade later, she is still thriving with cancer, and her healing journey has inspired many. Yet, Kris confesses in her Super Soul Session, as the 10th anniversary of her diagnosis approached, she desperately wanted to be cured. "Underneath it all, I felt broken," she says. That's when Kris had an epiphany: She had to shift her thinking and learn to truly love herself—cancer and all. Kris also shares the three crucial things she has learned about self-acceptance.
Original Air Date: May 13, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, clinical psychologist, parenting expert and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary teaches us how to let go of traditional ways of thinking to become the essence of who we truly are. She explains how our essential ‘selfhood' is stripped from us, piece-by-piece, as we grow into adulthood. Dr. Shefali also makes a plea for what she calls ‘a case against parenting.'
Original Air Date: May 1, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, author, spiritual teacher and intuitive Caroline Myss shares a powerful exercise that demonstrates why healing doesn't begin in the mind, but deep within the soul. Caroline also explains how to know when something is incongruent in your life and how to fix it. Caroline is a five-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality, mysticism, health and the science of medical intuition.
Original Air Date: July 17, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter India.Arie reveals the five most important lessons she learned after she hit rock bottom. India.Arie uses what she calls "songversation" to beautifully describe her journey from breakdown to breakthrough. "Songversation is not a concert," she explains. "It's not a lecture. It's not a performance, even. Songversation is a practice that is part meditation, part prayer, part fellowship and part action." At the height of her fame, India.Arie says she snapped under the unrelenting pressure of the music business. At age 35, she made the bold decision to take a hiatus, rethink her life and start over.
Original Air Date: May 15, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author Glennon Doyle asks what would happen if we stopped being afraid of our pain? The founder of the online community Momastery and president of the nonprofit organization Together Rising, Glennon takes us on what she calls the “journey of the warrior,” explaining there is no easy way out when it comes to life's challenges. “The willingness to dwell in our discomfort and truly listen is how we turn our pain into power,” she says.
Original Air Date: May 8, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, spiritual adviser, activist and New York Times best-selling author Marianne Williamson explains how, through relationships, we can transcend worldly concerns and achieve a greater sense of spiritual enlightenment. She shares what she believes is the most powerful thought you can have and why it will benefit all your relationships. Marianne also offers a metaphor to explain how we're all connected to each other and to the universe.
Original Air Date: June 5th, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, motivational speaker, life coach and New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein shares five steps to what she calls “spiritual surrender.” In a deeply personal and emotional talk, Gabrielle explains why she believes the universe will always have your back. Gabrielle says, “It's one of the most vulnerable talks I've ever given.”
This special episode of We Need to Talk About Crypto was recorded live at UCLA's Royce Hall, and is presented by the Carolina Yam Growers Association in collaboration with Ashley Price Industries. Sound a little different? That's because Sean and Mike are here to promote YAM COIN - Where Agriculture Meets Crypto! Yam Coin is an incredible new cryptocurrency that will revolutionize the face of produce and farming. Joining Sean and Mike to discuss this incredible economic breakthrough is Yam Queen, the world-famous cultural icon, diva, and lead singer of the Yam Jam Band from the 1980s "Carolina Yams" commercials! Your hosts interview Yam Queen, learn about her rise and fall, and even hear a special performance of her original hit song "Yam Queen". But things take a turn when an unexpected guests joins everyone on stage - Dr. Sirloin, the Instagram doctor who claims that "yams are bullshit" and that "the human body can subsist exclusively on sirloin". Things get contentious, and soon Sean and Mike find themselves moderating a no-holds-barred debate between Dr. Sirloin and Yam Queen. Tune into this episode and you will never look at yams, meat, or UCLA the same way ever again!
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Original Air Date: June 26, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, Deepak Chopra explains why a belief is simply a "thought that is true for you." He says the world that we create for ourselves is based on these thoughts, and thus beliefs shape our reality. Deepak goes on to discuss how, as babies, we are filled with curiosity, wonder and bliss. But when we start to be conditioned by the world around us, we begin to build a separate self—one that can fill us with anxiety, pressure and fear. Deepak shares why this “separate self” is not who we really are. He also discusses what it's like to become present and aware through meditation, and why this awareness is important to our well-being.
Show Summary: . “I'll Be Back” -Royce Hall . That's what he told the officers at the Powledge unit, and when he came through the doors for the first time as a guest, not a resident, they said, “You told us you'd be back.” . Royce's journey is so incredible. It involves facing 99 years and losing all contact with his children for 16 years. . Royce served 9 years on the Powledge unit and when he was allowed to come back in, he went straight back. He's been a Certified Volunteer Chaplains's Assistant for 10 years now. . We talk about so many aspects of his journey and you will walk away encouraged. Please share this episode with anyone you know who needs some encouragement. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Royce's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royce.hall.31 . Lover's Lane United Methodist Church's website: https://llumc.org/ . How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: . Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance will present award-winning choreographer Ronald K. Brown and his company EVIDENCE's newest dance work, The Equality of Night and Day: First Glimpse, at Royce Hall on Saturday, March 5. The work features recordings from UCLA distinguished professor emerita Angela Davis's speeches. CAP UCLA is highlighting the activist and educator's legacy with a special exhibition drawn from UCLA Library Special Collections.
Original air date: Apr 10, 2019In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, happiness expert and Harvard-trained researcher Shawn Achor says that pleasure isn't the only thing that brings people happiness. How do you explain the joy felt during spiritually and emotionally challenging moments, such as when your legs are burning halfway through a marathon or when you cradle your 1-year-old in the middle of the night until she falls back to sleep? He offers a definition of happiness that encompasses all things that bring us deep, lasting joy. Shawn also explains how by making a single positive behavioral change, you can spark a powerful chain of happiness in your own life.
I wanted to share with you a talk that I did at UCLA's Royce Hall for Oprah's Super Soul sessions where I uncovered the fundamentals of trust. What is trust? The data says there are seven parts of trust, and we organize these into the acronym BRAVING. Breaking down the anatomy of trust into specific behaviors allows us to more clearly identify and address breaches of trust. I love the BRAVING checklist because it reminds me that trusting myself or other people is a vulnerable and courageous process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a live appearance at UCLA's Royce Hall, Dr. Brené Brown discusses the fundamentals of trust. Brené explains how she was moved to focus on the topic after watching her daughter struggle with a betrayal of trust. Brené says she eventually found a way to teach her daughter to build trust and identify the people in her life who deserve it. She also explains why gossip harms relationships more than we realize and creates an intimacy that isn't real. This talk is universal to all relationships. Enjoy! We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart.com for more information.
Fil Eisler is an award-winning composer with projects ranging from big studio action pieces and comedies, to gritty independent films and hit television shows. His inventive scores and signature themes enliven some of TV's most popular series and notable films.Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential in his career as a film composer. But it wasn't just anybody's records the multi-talented Eisler cut his teeth on. As a co-writer on Robbie Williams' “Stalkers Day Off (Hanging Around),” “Talk to Me” and “Superblind” (from Williams' multi-platinum album Reality Killed The Video Star), Eisler has also worked with rockers Ryan Adams and Dave Stewart, among many others. Then for a change of scenery, Eisler tried his hand at composing for film and was invited to the prestigious Sundance Film Composers Lab, where he went onto score, among others, Proud Mary, The Titan, and How To Be Single, while also directing and leading over a dozen heavy-hitting Hollywood composers for Peabody-winning documentary, Newtown.By all the accolades his work in film has produced, including the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery Award, SXSW Best Soundtrack Award and multiple BMI awards for both his film and TV work, one would think he'd stay put in visual media. Not so. The very versatile Eisler has now entered the concert stage with his freestanding work For J.E. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, which will have its world premiere at the American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles' Royce Hall on April 27. At this Gala event, Eisler's music, featuring world-class violinist Sarah Chang, will be alongside composer icons Dmitri Shostakovich and Richard Strauss.https://www.instagram.com/fileislermusic/?hl=en
Fil Eisler is an award-winning composer with projects ranging from big studio action pieces and comedies, to gritty independent films and hit television shows. His inventive scores and signature themes enliven some of TV's most popular series and notable films. Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential in his career as a film composer. But it wasn't just anybody's records the multi-talented Eisler cut his teeth on. As a co-writer on Robbie Williams' “Stalkers Day Off (Hanging Around),” “Talk to Me” and “Superblind” (from Williams' multi-platinum album Reality Killed The Video Star), Eisler has also worked with rockers Ryan Adams and Dave Stewart, among many others. Then for a change of scenery, Eisler tried his hand at composing for film and was invited to the prestigious Sundance Film Composers Lab, where he went onto score, among others, Proud Mary, The Titan, and How To Be Single, while also directing and leading over a dozen heavy-hitting Hollywood composers for Peabody-winning documentary, Newtown. By all the accolades his work in film has produced, including the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery Award, SXSW Best Soundtrack Award and multiple BMI awards for both his film and TV work, one would think he'd stay put in visual media. Not so. The very versatile Eisler has now entered the concert stage with his freestanding work For J.E. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, which will have its world premiere at the American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles' Royce Hall on April 27. At this Gala event, Eisler's music, featuring world-class violinist Sarah Chang, will be alongside composer icons Dmitri Shostakovich and Richard Strauss. https://www.instagram.com/fileislermusic/?hl=en
Inspired by the great valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, Barry Mosley is keeping the legacy of playing jazz valve trombone. The first important jazz valve trombonist were Juan Tizol and Brad Gowans in the 1930s and 1940s, setting the stage for others. The valve trombone has a unique place in jazz history. Barrys first great jazz credit as a young artist was performing many times with jazz legend Chet Baker in the mid-1980s by Chet's invitation. The lyrical qualities of Bob Brookmeyer and Chet Baker has been a major influence on Barrys approach to jazz improvisation. Playing as a leader and jazz soloist, Barry has been performing at top Los Angeles jazz clubs for many years as well as performing for special Los Angeles society events. Barrys valve trombone style has also been greatly influenced by the cool sounds of California's WEST COAST JAZZ providing for a unique and always swinging jazz experience. Barry moved to Los Angeles in 1989 from the California Bay Area to be involved in the great music scene in Los Angeles. Being mentored by two great trombonist Slyde Hyde and Bill Watrous, Barry soon began playing in the top Los Angeles jazz clubs a leader and jazz soloist on valve trombone. Some Los Angeles jazz club credits include VITELLOS, SPAZIOS, RED WHITE and BLUEZZ, COLES, JAX BAR AND GRILL, THE HIP KITTY in Clairmont, CAFFE 322,, LEFT COAST WINE BAR, CHADNEYS, COLOMBOS, THE SQUASHED GRAPES in Ventura, EDWIN MILLS in Pasadena and many more. Barry's trios and quartets have been popular for special events such as the Hollysooc Annie Awards at Royce Hall, Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Marina Del Rey Yacht Club, and more. Two CD's released as solo artist, JAZZ TIME and SPEAK SOFTLY have recieved jazz radio air play in the USA and Europe. Barry also has thousands of YouTube hits as a jazz performer and educator. Learn more about Barry Mosely at www.barrymosely.com Learn more about The Brass Ark at www.brassark.com Learn more about Bob Reeves Brass at www.bobreeves.com The show notes for this episode can be found at www.trombonecorner.com
JLo and John Legend. HBO and CNN. Entertainment Tonight and The Voice. What do these people, companies and shows all have in common? Dean McFlicker, that's what! My guest on this episode of the Storytelling School Podcast is an award-winning producer and director and he has been involved with all of the above in one capacity or another. He's here today to take us behind the curtain and dig into the world of story through the lens of brand, whether it's a personal, a show, or a business brand. What can you add to a story to make it even more relatable and enjoyable? Why is it so vital for the tone of the story you tell in your marketing and your business brand to match? We get into all that as well as finding inspiration for stories, re-inventing yourself into a new story, and using your environment as a prompt for storytelling. Plus, Dean reveals his five essential elements to apply to bring great stories to life. So much goodness awaits you, so tune in and enjoy the mike drop moments (there are several in this episode!) and stories involving Minions, Avril Lavigne, Lady Gaga, and even dressed-up trophies along the way. What you will learn in this episode: Why every business needs a story How to find the deeper truth to your story What five elements to include for great storytelling Who is Dean? Dean McFlicker is an award-winning producer and director responsible for productions with some of the world's biggest stars across the music and television industries. He has produced for HBO, CNN, NBC, Entertainment Tonight, E! NewsDaily, and Good Morning America. As an NBC producer, he's been at the head of campaigns for The Olympic Games and shows like The Golden Globes, Survivor, The Blacklist, Star Trek Enterprise, The West Wing, and more. Additionally, his resume includes producing events with Dolly Parton, directing John Legend and JLo in Super Bowl ads, and creating hit shows with Minions. Dean has made his mark on Broadway with choreographing shows like Sha*Bang and Gypsy of the Year and producing at studios such as Studio 54, The Palladium, Universal Amphitheater, Royce Hall, and Wilshire Theater. On the stage, he's worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Prince, Ray Charles, The Temptations, The Pointer Sisters, Barry Manilow, and others on dozens of music videos, concerts, and other international events. He's also among Hollywood's elite marketing experts. As NBC's Senior Vice President of Promotional Programming, he launched countless TV shows that went on to become huge hits such as This is Us, The Biggest Loser, America's Got Talent, Friday Night Lights, and all of the network's live musicals. Dean brings all of his experience and expertise to his role as a speaker and brand storytelling expert for businesses. In his problem-solving method “Producer's Perspective”, he shares techniques from the entertainment world and translates them into practical tools for any industry in the business world. His work focuses on refining a brand's story and finding an ideal place for the business in our fast-evolving media landscape. Links and Resources: Dean McFlicker Listen to Dean's TEDx talk: How to Get What You Want @deanmcflicker on Instagram @deanmcflicker on Twitter Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook
When a former child music protege from Glendale meets a mesmerizing singer-songwriter from Glasgow, an extraordinary synergy takes place and a multitalented music couple is born -- none other than Paul Cantelon and Angela McCluskey. Angela is the Grammy nominated artist best known for her ubiquitous hit “Breathe” from her high profile collaboration with Télépopmusik. Paul is the son of an evangelist from Glendale who made his violin debut at Royce Hall at the age of 13, and is now an award winning film composer celebrated for his stunningly intimate film scores, such as Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Together they formed the Wild Colonials in the early '90's -- an LA-based alternative rock band that fused folk-tinged melodies with unconventional instruments. In our in depth conversation we learn how these two bohemians from completely different worlds, embarked on a romantic and creative partnership that still burns as bright as it did that afternoon in London when they first met.
Fil Eisler is an award-winning composer with projects ranging from big studio action pieces and comedies, to gritty independent films and hit television shows. His inventive scores and signature themes enliven some of TV's most popular series and notable films.Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential in his career as a film composer. But it wasn't just anybody's records the multi-talented Eisler cut his teeth on. As a co-writer on Robbie Williams' “Stalkers Day Off (Hanging Around),” “Talk to Me” and “Superblind” (from Williams' multi-platinum album Reality Killed The Video Star), Eisler has also worked with rockers Ryan Adams and Dave Stewart, among many others. Then for a change of scenery, Eisler tried his hand at composing for film and was invited to the prestigious Sundance Film Composers Lab, where he went onto score, among others, Proud Mary, The Titan, and How To Be Single, while also directing and leading over a dozen heavy-hitting Hollywood composers for Peabody-winning documentary, Newtown.By all the accolades his work in film has produced, including the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery Award, SXSW Best Soundtrack Award and multiple BMI awards for both his film and TV work, one would think he'd stay put in visual media. Not so. The very versatile Eisler has now entered the concert stage with his freestanding work For J.E. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, which will have its world premiere at the American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles' Royce Hall on April 27. At this Gala event, Eisler's music, featuring world-class violinist Sarah Chang, will be alongside composer icons Dmitri Shostakovich and Richard Strauss.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1135983/https://www.instagram.com/fileislermusic/?hl=en@thecareermusician@nomadsplace
Fil Eisler is an award-winning composer with projects ranging from big studio action pieces and comedies, to gritty independent films and hit television shows. His inventive scores and signature themes enliven some of TV's most popular series and notable films. Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential in his career as a film composer. But it wasn't just anybody's records the multi-talented Eisler cut his teeth on. As a co-writer on Robbie Williams' “Stalkers Day Off (Hanging Around),” “Talk to Me” and “Superblind” (from Williams' multi-platinum album Reality Killed The Video Star), Eisler has also worked with rockers Ryan Adams and Dave Stewart, among many others. Then for a change of scenery, Eisler tried his hand at composing for film and was invited to the prestigious Sundance Film Composers Lab, where he went onto score, among others, Proud Mary, The Titan, and How To Be Single, while also directing and leading over a dozen heavy-hitting Hollywood composers for Peabody-winning documentary, Newtown. By all the accolades his work in film has produced, including the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery Award, SXSW Best Soundtrack Award and multiple BMI awards for both his film and TV work, one would think he'd stay put in visual media. Not so. The very versatile Eisler has now entered the concert stage with his freestanding work For J.E. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, which will have its world premiere at the American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles' Royce Hall on April 27. At this Gala event, Eisler's music, featuring world-class violinist Sarah Chang, will be alongside composer icons Dmitri Shostakovich and Richard Strauss. https://www.instagram.com/fileislermusic/?hl=en 0:00:00 Fil Eisler Intro 0:00:55 Eisler in his early band days 0:03:00 Advice to young musicians 0:03:45 How did you transition from touring musician to film composer 0:04:00 Fil's time with Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, and Kylie Minogue 0:06:15 Working with Yolanda Charles, Martin Slattery, and Chris Sharrock 0:07:45 From London to New York to Los Angeles 0:08:30 When did you know you wanted to score Films? 0:09:00 Loved watching Steven Spielberg and George Lucas 0:09:45 Fil's early childoon in Prague 1973 0:12:45 How did you know what a session cat was at such a young age? 0:13:00 Working with Tariq Akoni, and Aaron sterling 0:13:30 Nomad being influenced by Eddie Van Halen, Steve Lukather, Paul Jackson Jr. 0:14:45 Fil's first job was sweeping floors in South London 0:17:15 Collaboration is key 0:17:30 Shout out to Tim Davies 0:18:45 Recreating the Sundance feel at Warner Bros. 0:20:00 Delegate and trust 0:25:15 Alfred Hitchcock, James Cameron, and Michael Mann 0:25:45 Mid-roll 0:26:00 Scoring "Empire" from home 0:27:30 Pandemic life and finding solutions 0:28:45 Keeping the musicians employed 0:29:15 Working with Disney and Microsoft for virtual sessions. 0:30:15 Nomad on working with John Powell 0:31:00 Eisler's early days as a teen with a 4-track cassette recorder 0:33:00 Using floppy disks to record with Robbie Williams 0:33:30 Logic or Protools? 0:36:00 Learning to conduct with David Newman and Lucas Richman 0:37:30 Studying when you're 30 is different than studying when you're 19 0:38:00 Being with BMI 0:39:15 Confronting your fears 0:40:45 Train wreck conducting two pianos 0:42:00 Recording yourself is the best way to learn 0:42:15 Taking up Jiu Jitsu and skiing at age 47 0:43:00 If you love somethig then DO IT! 0:44:45 Rapid Fire! 0:45:15 Superintelligence with Melissa McCarthy on HBO Max
📻🎧 Hoy tenemos el honor de presentaros unas novedades de lujo, con momentos para el recuerdo y proyectos de iconos musicales como Streetwife o guitarristas que vienen a nuestro show, desde Kasama (Zambia) prestar atención a unos impresionantes músicos tremendamente jóvenes, como Justin Lee Schultz o Royce Hall. Buen fin de semana y como digo siempre tener cuidado ahí fuera protegidos
*****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE*****Influenced by icons such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Earth, Wind and Fire, Royce Hall (Chinyelu Alimayu) is an Atlanta based recording artist, performance poet, author, actor/screenplay writer, multi-instrumentalist, MC, vocalist, composer, songwriter, arranger, activist and public speaker. As an actor, Royce can be seen as a lead character in stageplays and series/films such as Zora! Let the People Sing, Beyond Betrayal, Lying In Bed, See Me, Seen, Refracted Reflections, Eden's Garden and much more. Since the completion of volume one of his sophomore EP series, 'FIFTH: Dapper Liberation', songs such as 'Blue In June', 'My Air' and 'So Much' are winning the hearts of listeners near and far. Over the years, Royce's infectious live performances have afforded him opportunities to open for artists such as Brian McKnight, Talib Kweli, The Floacist, KRS One, K. Michelle, Donnell Jones, MuMu Fresh and many others. His matrimony of words and sounds is an undeniable experience that draws his audience to him. As a screenplay writer, he is preparing for production of his first film, 'The Box In The Corner'. As a writer, he released his first book of poetry, Rioting At Dawn, in 2015 and his second, Poetix, in 2018. He is also a 2016 Black Trans Advocacy Rising Star and GA Voice 2017 Best of Atlanta award recipient (Live Performance Artist). Royce is an alum of FAMU (Florida A & M University) where he studied Animal Science/Pre Vet Medicine and minored in Music."As a content creator, I feel it is my mission to uphold the reasons I've been blessed with so many gifts. I think about youth who are similar to me and how my art can save lives, create positive dialogue and change, evoke thought and understanding, bridge community gaps and leave a legacy that traverses the spectrum of human existence. I want the way I make people feel to connect them to others, even in their assumed differences." - Royce Hall"A multi-instrumentalist and author in addition to his singing prowess, Hall is winning us with the vocalicious new single, “Front Porch Love,” a track that smartly combines elements of doo wop and hip-hop into a cool mixture that sounds just right for Summer." - Chris Rizik, Soul Tracks--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iamlovereigns/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamlovereigns/support
As performance venues across the country were shutting their doors to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance decided that the show must go on. On March 16 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Grammy Award-winning South African choral group, delivered an incredible performance to an empty Royce Hall auditorium. This is the story of that concert.On this episode of Works In Progress, we hear from Albert Mazibuko, founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Tom Schnabel, the host of KCRW's Rhythm Planet; and Kristy Edmunds, the Executive and Artistic Director of UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance.
From Temple Isaiah's Yom Kippur Yizkor service at Royce Hall (5780): How do we connect with our loved ones who have died? Rabbi Frimmer suggests a new practice to reach out and reconnect - Write them a letter.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter India.Arie reveals the five most important lessons she learned after she hit rock bottom. India.Arie uses what she calls "songversation" to beautifully describe her journey from breakdown to breakthrough. "Songversation is not a concert," she explains. "It's not a lecture. It's not a performance, even. Songversation is a practice that is part meditation, part prayer, part fellowship and part action." At the height of her fame, India.Arie says she snapped under the unrelenting pressure of the music business. At age 35, she made the bold decision to take a hiatus, rethink her life and start over.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Pastor John Gray discusses the Bridge, a figurative place where people can “bridge” the divide that he says seems to be evident everywhere you look these days. With his unique preaching blend of heart and humor, Pastor Gray has everyone LOLing as he explains why “meeting in the middle” is the key to healing the country. He also describes how his grandmother inspired him to build bridges with people who don’t look like him. Pastor Gray currently stars in OWN’s The Book of John Gray, in which he gives viewers intimate access to his church and home life.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist and cancer survivor Kris Carr teaches us how she let go of old habits in order to embrace her new crazy, sexy life. At age 31, Kris was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. She fought back, embracing a healthy lifestyle and launching a career as a wellness activist. More than a decade later, she is still thriving with cancer, and her healing journey has inspired many. Yet, Kris confesses in her SuperSoul Session, as the 10th anniversary of her diagnosis approached, she desperately wanted to be cured. "Underneath it all, I felt broken," she says. That's when Kris had an epiphany: She had to shift her thinking and learn to truly love herself—cancer and all. Kris also shares the three crucial things she has learned about self-acceptance.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Strayed explains why you shouldn't let your dreams get in the way of achieving your goals. Cheryl says at the age of 33, she rented a cottage in the town of Sheffield, Massachusetts, hoping to finish writing her first book. It had been her lifelong desire to write the great American novel, but now that she was so close, she found herself procrastinating and watching TV instead. She says she started to feel like a failure. "I had my dream in my grasp, and I was too weak to hold it," she says. But Cheryl went on to great acclaim as an author, writing best-selling books like “Wild,” “Tiny Beautiful Things” and “Brave Enough.” In this refreshingly honest SuperSoul Session, Cheryl explains why embracing humility is just as important as striving for greatness.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor uses his powerful story to share the surprising universal life lessons he learned in prison. At the age of 19, Shaka was sent to prison for second-degree murder. After being incarcerated for nearly two decades, he walked out a changed man in 2010. Shaka also describes the moment in prison when he realized that compassion was the key to his spiritual transformation.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author and spiritual thought leader Eckhart Tolle explains the awakening of consciousness by taking on one of Oprah's signature questions: What do you know for sure? "I know for sure that I'm sitting on a chair," Eckhart says. "That's the most surface level of things. I know for sure that this is a table." His answer is simple enough, but Eckhart delves further. Even these seemingly simple truths are not concrete, he says. Eckhart goes so far as to say that we can't know for sure that life is not a dream, a question that has been posed by many philosophers. Eckhart explains the importance of becoming more present in our daily lives and why the ability to become still is essential.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Deepak Chopra explains why a belief is simply a "thought that is true for you." He says the world that we create for ourselves is based on these thoughts, and thus beliefs shape our reality. Deepak goes on to discuss how, as babies, we are filled with curiosity, wonder and bliss. But when we start to be conditioned by the world around us, we begin to build a separate self—one that can fill us with anxiety, pressure and fear. Deepak shares why this “separate self” is not who we really are. He also discusses what it's like to become present and aware through meditation, and why this awareness is important to our well-being.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, Rhodes scholar and decorated U.S. Army veteran Wes Moore asks a powerful question: “After years working at the same job, have you ever realized you've just been going through the motions for as long as you can remember?” Wes shares how he believes we can all discover and pursue our true life’s purpose. As a combat officer in Afghanistan, a White House Fellow and a Wall Street banker, Wes discusses his journey of self-discovery, which led him to walk away from financial success to create a more meaningful life.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, motivational speaker, life coach and New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein shares five steps to what she calls “spiritual surrender.” In a deeply personal and emotional talk, Gabrielle explains why she believes the universe will always have your back. “It’s one of the most vulnerable talks I’ve ever given,” Gabrielle says.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, actress, social media disrupter and feminist Amandla Stenberg talks about the importance of vulnerability and finding strength in your identity. She shares her journey of becoming comfortable with her authentic self and loving who she was born to be. Amandla—who portrayed Rue in The Hunger Games, Madeline in Everything, Everything and Starr in The Hate U Give—was declared "one of the most incendiary voices of her generation" by Dazed magazine. The Ms. Foundation for Women also named Amandla the Feminist Celebrity of the Year in 2015.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, entrepreneur and award-winning web host Marie Forleo explains why she believes everything in life is what she calls “figureoutable.” Marie wonders, “Why do some people struggle while others find a way to thrive, often despite the most challenging circumstances?” In exploring the answer, Marie shares the valuable life lessons her mother taught her about how to handle life’s inevitable problems. Marie also believes our attitude, spirit and tenacity can affect the outcome of any challenge that comes our way.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author Glennon Doyle asks what would happen if we stopped being afraid of our pain. The founder of the online community Momastery and president of the nonprofit organization Together Rising, Glennon takes us on what she calls the “journey of the warrior,” explaining there is no easy way out when it comes to life’s challenges. “The willingness to dwell in our discomfort and truly listen is how we turn our pain into power,” she says.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary teaches us how to let go of traditional ways of thinking in order to become the essence of who we truly are. She explains how our essential “selfhood” is stripped from us, piece-by-piece, as we grow into adulthood. Dr. Shefali also makes a plea for what she calls “a case against parenting.”
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, spiritual adviser, activist and New York Times best-selling author Marianne Williamson explains how, through relationships, we can transcend worldly concerns and achieve a greater sense of spiritual enlightenment. She shares what she believes is the most powerful thought you can have and why it will benefit all your relationships. Marianne also offers a powerful metaphor to explain how we’re all connected to each other and to the universe.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, spiritual teacher and intuitive Caroline Myss shares a powerful exercise that demonstrates why healing doesn’t begin in the mind, but deep within the soul. Caroline also explains how to know when something is incongruent in your life and how to fix it. Caroline is a five-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality, mysticism, health and the science of medical intuition.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, pastor and podcaster Rob Bell raises profound questions about being alive. Rob explains how our attitude can actually turn back the hands of time and reveal to us what he calls “the joys of growing younger.” Rob also shares that his prayers are far from poetic. “They’re actually straight forward and sound more like, ‘You take it,’” he says. Rob explains how these prayers have led to some of his biggest revelations.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Michael Bernard Beckwith, spiritual pioneer and founder of the world-renowned Agape International Spiritual Center, discusses what he calls the four stages of unfolding. Michael explains the stages are an intensive process of spiritual development for people seeking to be in alignment with their life’s purpose. “We’re not in this world to get anything--we are in this world to let something unfold from within us,” he says.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, research professor, social scientist, New York Times best-selling author and TED Talk sensation Dr. Brené Brown discusses the fundamentals of trust. Brené explains how she was moved to focus on the topic after watching her daughter struggle with a betrayal of trust. Brené says she eventually found a way to teach her daughter to build trust and identify the people in her life who deserve it. She also explains why gossip harms relationships more than we realize and creates an intimacy that isn’t real.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, happiness expert and Harvard-trained researcher Shawn Achor says that pleasure isn't the only thing that brings people happiness. How do you explain the joy felt during spiritually and emotionally challenging moments, such as when your legs are burning halfway through a marathon or when you cradle your 1-year-old in the middle of the night until she falls back to sleep? He offers a definition of happiness that encompasses all things that bring us deep, lasting joy. Shawn also explains how by making a single positive behavioral change, you can spark a powerful chain of happiness in your own life.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author and transgender advocate Janet Mock says she grew up “othered” and was taught that “normal” was the path to success and contentment. However, what she learned was something entirely different. Janet speaks about the deep space of lack in marginalized communities caused by a society that closes its eyes to the problems of people who are different. No matter where you are in life, Janet says, there's one question we all need to ask ourselves: “Who am I to me?” Janet believes that asking herself this question led to answers that emboldened her and built the foundation on which she stands today. With deeply personal stories and humorous memories, Janet shares what she calls her path to authenticity.
How do you say “no?” In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, life coach and host of OWN’s trailblazing show “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” Iyanla Vanzant shares how you can build your "no" muscles. Iyanla says decisions matter and so do you! She mixes spiritual teachings with her unique brand of humor, including a hilarious anecdote about showing up to The Home Depot looking “tack-a-licious,” which led to a realization about self-valuation and how she presents herself to the world.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, acclaimed author, motivational speaker, ordained minister and life adviser Tim Storey explains why we weren’t created to live an "almost" life. Tim urges us to not let the inevitable setbacks in our lives push us too far off course, and shares how we can transform a setback into a comeback at any age. Tim mixes humor with heart, sharing his personal insights on how to remain the best versions of ourselves.
In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Oprah explains why it’s important for all of us to find our own truth. “What is the truth of me? Why am I here? And what do I have to offer?” Oprah asks. “The answer,” she says, “is yourself.” Oprah shares why you are enough, just as you are, and offers up the one question you need to ask whenever life throws you a curveball. She also shares what she wants everyone to stop doing right now.
Rachel Kann is a poet, performer, ceremonialist and initiated Tzovah through Kohenet Priestess Training Program. Her poetry has been featured on Morning Becomes Eclectic on NPR and as The Weather on the podcast phenomenon, Welcome to Night Vale. She was awarded as the 2017 Outstanding Instructor of the Year at UCLA Extension Writers' Program. Rachel Kann has performed her poetry with artists and leaders such as daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra, Marianne Williamson, Sage Francis, Saul Williams, and Rahzel. Ms. Kann is an award-winning poet whose work has appeared in numerous books and has performed her poetry at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Royce Hall, Agape and the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts. Accolades include the James Kirkwood Fiction Awards, Writer’s Digest Short-Short Story Awards, 4 The Camera Film Festival and Landlocked Film Festival, LA Weekly Awards, Backstage West Garland Awards Critic’s Picks, and both the audio and video award for the International Slam Idol. RachelKann.comThis show is sponsored by:*** The show is sponsored by Dr Dain Heer and Access Consciousness: DrDainHeer.com and AccessConsciousness.com HAVE YOU ALWAYS KNOWN THERE SHOULD BE MORE IN LIFE? Get some really different tools where everything can shift. Thinkific is a popular software platform that allows entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their own online courses. Thinkific helps you turn your expertise into a sustainable business.- thnk.cc/deb Discounted prices through the Dare to Dream podcast for the all-in-one platform to easily create, market, and sell online courses. Lewis Howes, The School of Greatness SAYS – “You need to get on Thinkific. The team is creative, reliable, and offers unbeatable support. They always make sure all my bases are covered and, as a business owner, that’s invaluable.”Your Discount Here: thnk.cc/deb+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rep. Ted Lieu (Congressman for California's 33rd District)talks about his ongoing efforts to restrict the use of nuclear weapons, limit the US military's role in Yemen, and eliminate the money bail system. He then answers questions from Rabbi Frimmer and the Isaiah community addressing immigration, Citizens United, Israel and Brett Kavanaugh. This talk took place at Royce Hall in between the Yom Kippur morning and afternoon services.
Some of our episodes are inspirational in nature, and some are instructive. This one is both. You can’t help but be amazed by what the National Children’s Chorus is doing with their 800 students in 18 ensembles based in 3 major cities. Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer discusses what is ahead for this world-class chorus. But also, you get to hear the logistics behind commissioning an original work. Emmy nominated composer Sharon Farber describes her collaboration with the NCC, and discusses the upcoming premiere of “Children of Light.” And listen all the way to the end, because Luke and Sharon unlock the key elements of a successful chorus! Listen [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android] Highlight to Tweet: “Children of peace and grace, their song...unlocks the aching heart of the world.” - Sharon Farber “Joy and desire are where we start for everything.” - Luke McEndarfer Show Notes: Part of the mission of the National Children’s Chorus is to commission new works for children’s chorus. Most recent commission was completed by noted composer Sharon Farber. NCC Season - “Winter Dream” performances coming up, featuring concepts of darkness and light. How children can remain a light in the world through music. Commissioning a work that goes along with this theme: why Sharon was interested in this collaboration. How she approached writing this new piece, “Children of Light”, in Hebrew. Compositional styles and considerations taken when writing for children. Plans for world and East Coast premieres at Royce Hall in LA and Lincoln Center in NYC this December. Why it’s important to create new quality works for children by living composers. Most important qualities for a chorister are joy in singing and a strong desire to be there. Most important qualities in a conductor are skill in the art of conducting, experience playing an instrument, engaging personality, love of music. Bio: The National Children’s Chorus of the United States, under the leadership of Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer, is quickly establishing itself as one of the world’s leading treble choruses, with nearly 700 students in 18 ensembles, based in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Collaborating with some of the finest music companies in the nation, the group has performed live with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera Company, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Joffrey Ballet, Kronos String Quartet, New York City Master Chorale and American Youth Symphony, among others. Its groundbreaking Season 2017/18, entitled Building Bridges, features exquisite repertoire including notable commissions and premieres at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Royce Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. In July of 2018, the chorus will make its 4th major international tour to Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary. Resources/links Mentioned: National Children’s Chorus on Facebook National Children’s Chorus on Instagram Sharon Farber Choir Nahttp://sharonfarber.comtion group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)
We're back this week with part 1 of our 2 part 1994 Year in Review. In this episode, Aaron and Chris take a look at the facts, figures, cultural events, and new stories that shaped 1994 with an excellent soundtrack as a compliment. Lots to cover! Click artist name to purchase on Amazon! Intro Song: Buckethead– Welcome to Bucketheadland – Giant Robot Geeks of the week: Facebook: East Side Gamblers, Derik Novak, Matt Ashcraft, Jason Thomas Broadrick, Gino Ames, Chris Karam, Union, Heavy Rock Twitter: Steve, MusicMagsAndWax, theprettyfilth, John Corabi, Collins Facts & Figures: Average Monthly Rent $533.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas$1.09 Loaf of Bread $1.59 January: January 6 – In Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant, under orders from figure skating rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband. January 11 - The Superhighway Summit is held at UCLA's Royce Hall. It is the first conference to discuss the growing information superhighway and is presided over by U.S. Vice President Al Gore. King's X - Complain - Dogman (1/18) January 17 – The 1994 Northridge earthquake, magnitude 6.7, hits the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles at 4:31 a.m., killing 72 and leaving 26,029 homeless. January 21 – Lorena Bobbitt is found not guilty by reason of insanity on charges of mutilating her husband John. Dio- Strange Highways (U.S.) - "Strange Highways" (1/26) Prong- Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck - Cleansing (1/25) Black Sabbath – I Witness – Cross Purposes (1/28) February: Widowmaker– Stand by for Pain – Stand by for Pain (n/a) BREAK 1 Break Return Song: Corrosion of Conformity – Clean My Wounds – Deliverance TV Discussion March: Motley Crue - Poison Apples - Motley Crue (3/15) Yngwie Malmsteen – Never Die – The Seventh Sign (3/15) Pantera - Far Beyond Driven - "I'm Broken" (3/22) April: April 8 - Kurt Cobain, songwriter and frontman for the band Nirvana, is found dead at his Lake Washington home, apparently of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. Offspring- Smash - "It'll Be a Long Time" (4/8) February 1 - Punk rock band Green Day releases their album Dookie, which will eventually sell over 20 million copies worldwide. April 19 – A Los Angeles jury awards $3.8 million to Rodney King for violation of his civil rights. Love/Hate - Let's Rumble - "Spinning Wheel" May: May 10 - Illinois executes serial killer John Wayne Gacy by lethal injection for the murder of 33 young men and boys. Pride & Glory - "The Chosen One" (5/1) Cheap Trick – You’re All I Wanna Do – Woke Up with a Monster (5/4) Enuff Z'nuff - 1985 - "Fingers On It" (5/2) BREAK 2 Break Return Song: Alice in Chains – Don’t Follow – Jar of Flies June: June 12 – Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman are murdered outside the Simpson home in Los Angeles, California. O.J. Simpson is later acquitted of the killings, but is held liable in a civil suit. June 17 – NFL star O.J. Simpson and his friend Al Cowlings flee from police in his white Ford Bronco. The low-speed chase ends at Simpson's Brentwood, Los Angeles, California mansion, where he surrenders. Shandi’s Addiction – Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved – “Calling Dr. Love” (6/21) Helmet- Milquetoast - Betty (6/21) Kyuss- Welcome to Sky Valley - "Gardenia" (6/28) Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351
“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com
“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com
Episode 14: Michael Giacchino - Cue the Music returns with music from the Academy Award winning composer of Up, Michael Giacchino. In this episode Ralph will attempt to retrace his steps through the playlist from the LOST Live Event at Royce Hall on May 13th, 2010. PHOTOS FROM THE EVENTPlaylist:The U-Boat - Medal of HonorLOST Main Theme/The Eyeland - Season 1Hollywood and Vines - Season 1Landing Party - Season 4Sawyer Jones and the Temple of Boom - Season 5Life and Death - Season 1The Tangled Web - Season 5Crocodile Locke - Season 1Parting Worlds - Season 1Married Life - UpHurley's Helping Hand - Season 3Jack FM - Season 3click below to listen:The LOST Episode