Podcast appearances and mentions of Vienna Teng

Inspired by feminist anthem, Beacon Rising marches on Lisa Andretta loves singing in the car but never figured she could be a real vocalist. After joining the Beacon Rising Choir, she found her voice. "When I went to my first rehearsal, I instantly fell in love," she says. "I had no idea something like this existed." The chorus, which started in 2017 with 13 members, now has 70, says founder Gina Samardge. Its next concert is May 18 at Beacon High School. Beacon Rising is a "resistance choir," Samardge says, open to women and nonbinary singers. A feminist anthem from the 2017 women's march in Washington, D.C., "Quiet," by Milck, inspired the choir's formation. The song includes the lyric, "I can't keep quiet for anyone anymore. … Let it out now." Cellphone videos of flash mobs performing to the song went viral and Samardge responded. "I needed to sing it with other women," she says. Her activist roots are reflected in the choir's repertoire, with songs that preach love, acceptance and a fight-the-power attitude such as "The Hymn of Acxiom," by Vienna Teng; "Refugee," by Moira Smiley; "On Children," by Ysaye Barnwell (with lyrics by Khalil Gibran); and "People Have the Power," by Patti Smith. "The 2016 election spawned a lot of choirs," Samardge says. "Singers always tell me that this is a healing force in their lives." A trained music educator and curious musician who lights up when speaking about playing clawhammer banjo, Samardge conducts the choir and arranges some songs. She came to Beacon in 2010 after getting priced out of Brooklyn. "I grew up in a small town in Ohio [Marion] and there is such a stronger community feeling here," she says. Samardge and her husband, musician Andy Reinhardt, who assembles the band that accompanies the choir, are childless by choice. Yet she's touched the lives of many youngsters in Beacon and beyond through Compass Arts, a grassroots organization she founded that runs programs in the schools and from the First Presbyterian Church on Liberty Street. Compass Arts initially rented a 1,000-square-foot space at Beacon Music Factory, then expanded to the church's Fellowship Hall, which features a stage, kitchen and new flooring installed by the nonprofit. In 2023, when the Beacon City School District called with an arts emergency - the middle school drama club had no teacher - she arranged for three visiting artists to structure a 10-week afterschool program teaching dance and choreography, improv and theater games and a glee club-style singing and movement class. "I remember being 18 years old and saying to my mother, 'I only want grandchildren,' and she said, 'Well, that's not how it works,'" Samardge says. "But I was at an event and some teenagers waved to me, and it turned out that they had attended a bunch of [Compass Arts] programs. I realized that somehow, someway, I got my wish. These kids are my temporary grandchildren." Beacon High School is located at 101 Matteawan Road. Tickets to the May 18 concert start at $20 ($10 seniors, teens; $5 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and younger); see compassarts.org/beacon-rising. The doors open at 1 p.m. for a free event with community organizations, a raffle and bake sale, followed by the concert at 2 p.m.

Show NotesIn this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby dives into a fascinating conversation with singer-songwriter Vienna Teng. Known for her boundary-pushing approach to chamber folk and indie pop, Vienna discusses her latest album, We've Got You, an ambitious project featuring mashups that reflect the dualities of modern life. From the conceptual depth of "Two Truths" to the poignant tribute of "Comfort," Vienna shares the intricate creative process behind her songs and how her environmental work influences her music. Listeners will also get an exclusive preview of her upcoming concert at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Vienna reveals exciting collaborations, spontaneous setlist moments, and a personal touch she adds to her performances. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her music, this episode showcases Vienna's unique artistry and heartfelt mission to inspire change through song. Guest Information: Name: Vienna Teng Website: viennateng.com Facebook: Vienna Teng Instagram: @viennatengmusic Call-To-Action:Don't miss Vienna Teng live at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley on Saturday, December 28, at 8 PM. Tickets are available now at thefreight.org. Be sure to check out Vienna's website for tour dates, merch, and more!Subscribe to Backstage Bay Area on YouTube and Apple Podcasts for more behind-the-scenes conversations with today's top artists. Podcast Playlist: "Spark" "Two Truths" "Comfort" Essential Takeaways: Vienna Teng's album We've Got You explores complex narratives through mashups, blending indie pop with deep emotional storytelling. Her experience in climate action and environmental sustainability profoundly shapes her artistry. Vienna's upcoming performance at Freight and Salvage will feature spontaneous setlists and exciting collaborations with Alex Wong and Dave Freibusch. Hashtags:#ViennaTeng #WeveGotYou #ChamberFolk #IndiePop #ClimateAction #BackstageBayArea #LiveMusic #FreightAndSalvage #PodcastInterview

Frei und leicht durchs All schweben. Dazu Klänge aus der Tiefe des Raumes. Sterne funkeln, die Erde wird immer kleiner. Diese musikalische Gedankenreise lässt Deine Alltagsprobleme immer kleiner und kleiner werden. Unsere Jubiläumsfolge zum vierten Geburtstag des Podcasts haben wir gemeinsam am 5. Dezember 2024 im Planetarium Wolfsburg gehört. Diese Musikstücke hörst Du in dieser Folge: Public Service Broadcasting – "Lichtspiel III" // Gustav Holst – "Venus (Ausschnitt)" // Vienna Teng – "Hymn of Acxiom" // Public Service Broadcasting – "The Visitor" // Anton Bruckner – "Sinfonie Nr. 4 (Ausschnitt)" // Tears for Fears – "Astronaut" // Joseph Joachim Raff – "Abends" // Coldplay – "Moon Music" // Symphoniacs – "A Sky Full Of Stars" // George Harrison – "Be Here Now" // Den Podcast "Sternzeit" von Deutschlandfunk findest Du hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/sternzeit/21679322/ Wenn Du eine Idee oder einen Wunsch zu einem musikalischen Thema hast, dann schreib mir eine Mail: playlist@ndr.de

This week for What Where When-sday, we discuss Show Yourself Music and Activation Fest with Alex Wong and Leah Light. Happening this Sunday at the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition in South Nashville, the fest will feature music from Wong, Mike Floss, Ruby Amanfu, Brassville, Vienna Teng and Steph Jacques, and will be hosted by comedian Cortney Warner with appearances from Equity Alliance and TIRRC Votes. 

One of a couple "lost" episodes where we were recording two episodes at a time, with one having some technical difficulties. This was that episode. The reason? It had reverb for no reason and then it got lost in the release shuffle. Not every episode sounded like it was recorded in a mid-sized cathedral, but this one did. Instead of fixing it, we *still* left it as-is.Highlights:- It's Sean-forward. - It's music-forward.- It's about living in the moment.- It's an episode where Mike reveals he saw a random indie movie from which Paul shares a song.As this episode is about gratitude, thanks for listening to these unearthed archives.Music from Missy Elliott, Vienna Teng, Paramore, The War on Drugs, Sing Street, and Lucius.- 

My guest today is Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Engineer, Jordan Brooke Hamlin, who has worked with Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Vienna Teng, Lila Blue, Katie Herzig, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Allison Russell, and Brandy Clark. --------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss Upbringing In Kentucky Music-Loving Family Zeppelin Hippies Deep Connection To Music Early Music Exposure Discovery Of Production Sarah McLachlan Influence Running Her Studio Creating Artist Space Mental Health Focus Challenges In Nashville Supportive Studio Environment Economic Challenges Studio Setup Efficiency Working With Labels Navigating Industry Changes Moxie Studio Origin Residential Studio Blend Artist Commune Vision Reclaiming Neglected Land Importance Of Environment Balancing Creativity And Deadlines Nashville's Music Culture Contrasting With Los Angeles Session Efficiency Vs. Exploration Encouraging Artistic Risk Challenges In Studio Ownership Supporting Independent Artists Grant Programs For Artists Gender Equity In The Audio Industry Financial Pressures On Music Organizational Tools (Airtable) Payment Delays From Labels Navigating Professional Relationships Empathy For Touring Artists Evolving Industry Dynamics --------------------------------- Matt's Rant: Getting Organized --------------------------------- Links and Show Notes Book Matt mentions in Interview: Day Trading Attention AirTable Jordan's Studio --------------------------------- Credits Guest: Jordan Brooke Hamlin Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

I speak with Latin GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, producer, artist, activist, chef and friend Alex Wong about his lifelong evolution as an indie music maker and meaning seeker.Whether writing and performing his own award-winning songs or producing albums for such luminaries as Vienna Teng and Delta Rae, Alex has always pushed his work beyond conventional ideas of what it means to be an artist. I would  even say Alex is one of the most authentically integrated creatives I know. Everything he does is absolutely Alex Wong.To wit, in 2023 he launched The Permission Parties, a multi-sensory experience where each track from his upcoming album Permission is paired with a Chinese-inspired dish that shares a common emotion.I attended an earlier iteration of the Permission party series and can attest to both the delicious food and to Alex's ability to create syntheses of meaning by combining his personal past and his creative present.It's always interesting to me to learn why someone wants to write songs, especially songs in the genre loosely called Folk music but which to me means those written from a personal point of view (as opposed to songs expressly created for commercial appeal). We talk about what got Alex into folk and how the twists and turns of his multi-hyphenate career brought him to East Nashville.The last third of this episode features a challenging, maybe even difficult conversation in which Alex and I get into our different approaches to the cultural problems our time. Here is the backstory:In March of 2023 there was a mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, where a trans person killed three children and three adults. You remember. Like everyone else, I was shocked and saddened by the murders and so a few days later I joined several thousand of my neighbors at a vigil downtown. I was disappointed in the ceremony, which to me was a lot less about honoring those poor kids and their families and more about using the opportunity to advance a political agenda. I thought it was tasteless and said so in a short piece posted on Instagram. Alex challenged me in a private exchange. That's the backstory. The Morse Code is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I brought it up in the podcast. It was hard for me to talk about, and I think for Alex too, but it was respectful and ultimately productive and I hope it inspires more such discussions in the future. It was the most political conversation I've hosted on the Morse Code Podcast and it made me reflect me on my conscious decision to stay away from political topics, not only on the podcast, but in my work generally. I wonder if that choice is the right one.On one hand, it's basic to my personality, this desire to bring people together with my writing and music and to point at what we have in common, what you might call the universalities of being human: falling in love, out of love, being afraid to do something and then doing it anyway, getting old, the crazy mystery that is being alive, that stuff. I'm drawn to novels and songs and artists who are similarly concerned. I've always been that way, starting with my college days in Bellingham Washington with my bluegrass band The Barbed Wire Cutters when I would look out from the stage and see loggers and college kid protestor types sipping beers and dancing, enjoying themselves together. It felt like a momentary truce in a protracted war, and one that sowed hope that a future resolution was possible. Division is the inevitable byproduct of political discussion. Most people don't seem to mind that, and instead are happy to charge headlong into the us versus them framing of every issue under the sun, from gun control to abortion to free speech to trans issues to the opening ceremonies at the Olympics, with the result that we all very nearly hate each other.So I think, why add my timid voice to the screaming match? What good would it do?But there's another side to that argument, which is maybe best phrased by Plato. “If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.”Its an injunction to participate in a field of battle anathema to my very being. I don't enjoy arguing and I am not one of those people who needs to be right. I just want to be left alone to do my own thing. But that is perhaps cowardly of me. In fact I spend a lot of my free time listening to different arguments on every controversial issue out there, trying to understand both sides of the argument as best I can so that my judgment might be as sound as possible. But I do so privately, for my own sake. Call it part of a lifelong effort to work out my own salvation in fear and trembling.But maybe that's a coward's quest. I think about that. I notice people who put themselves forward for a truth they believe in and I see how they are pilloried and ostracized and ridiculed. Who would want to do that with their one and only life? Answer: people who are called to do it and for whom not speaking up would be the greater sin.I think about what that would look like to join those actors and agitators, and the prospect is an unhappy one. But maybe I should think again. Maybe a nuanced voice is needed. Ugh. It makes me very uncomfortable to write that. Which is probably a clue.To bring it back to Alex and to this podcast, maybe there's a way forward to engage the issues of our time that would be genuinely productive. This conversation is an example of that possibility, and hope.Interspersed with this discussion Alex and I play two songs, one he wrote for his daughter and one he wrote for the Palestine people. Find Alex:Website: https://alexwongsounds.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexwongsoundsThe Morse Code is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Morse Code at korby.substack.com/subscribe

Die US-amerikanische Pianistin und Sängerin Vienna Teng ist zwischen Musik und Ökologie hin- und hergerissen. Nach einer mehr als zehnjährigen Pause macht sie eine Deutschlandtour und setzt auf ihre Popularität. Die außergewöhnliche Künstlerin gibt Konzerte am 7. März in Freiburg, am 10. März in Karlsruhe und am 11. März in Heidelberg.

There are lots of us grown-ups running around caretaking, serving, tending to the needs of other people and not experiencing much comfort ourselves. And yet, it's a human need. How do we receive a little tenderness for ourselves every now and then? By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Here are a few lullabies, and I hope they help you to experience the tender love and comfort of God. Lullaby for a Stormy Night by Vienna Teng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZd2kgLZtfA Night Vision by Suzanne Vega https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsso9MAHYoc My Little One by Beautiful Chorus (and this is from a whole alum of lullabies) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzwD409XalM Darling by Beautiful Chorus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWKQ6LRncw0 Within Our Darkest Night (a kind of Taizé lullaby) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQsZK57OX8 This Is to Mother You by the late, great Sinéad O'Connor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOb7d7q0inM (And by the way, we have a whole Advent playlist on Spotify. It has these songs, some transitional Advent songs, and some others too. Check it out here.) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQCsnGqrhaMnvPth3N5IJ?si=92838750294c48c0 You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠⁠.⁠ At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leslie-keener-cdp/message

Every once in a while, JF and Phil like to do a “song swap.” Each picks a song, and the ensuing conversation locates linkages and correspondences where none was previously thought to exist. In this episode, they are joined by the music scholar Meredith Michael – Weird Studies assistant, and co-host of Cosmophonia, a podcast about music and outer space – to discuss songs by Lili Boulanger, Vienna Teng, and Iron & Wine. Before long, this disparate assortment personal favourites occasions a weirdly focused dialogue on time, impermanence, control, (mis)recognition, and the affinity of art and synchronicity. Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/weirdstudies). Buy the Weird Studies sountrack, volumes 1 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-1) and 2 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-2), on Pierre-Yves Martel's Bandcamp (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com) page. Listen to Meredith Michael and Gabriel Lubell's podcast, Cosmophonia (https://cosmophonia.podbean.com/). Visit the Weird Studies Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/shop/weirdstudies) Find us on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/Jw22CHfGwp) Get the T-shirt design from Cotton Bureau (https://cottonbureau.com/products/can-o-content#/13435958/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s)! REFERENCES Iron and Wine, “Passing Afternoon” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0dP7iZv9K0&ab_channel=PsyPars) Vienna Teng, “The Hymn of Acxiom” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF-7WiLykGM&ab_channel=ViennaTeng-Topic), (and here is the live version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJyheSPtjoU&ab_channel=ViennaTeng)) Lili Boulanger, [Vieille Priére Bouddhique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evn3bkK2W3o&abchannel=CHORWERKRUHR)_ Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106145/) Karol Berger, Bach's Cycle Mozart's Arrow (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780520257979) William Shakespeare, Hamlet (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780743477123) Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780451529060) Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780140447477) Vladimir Jankelevitch, Music and the Ineffable (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780691090474) Hector Berlioz, Fugue on “amen” from La Damnation du Faust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChgJsOdNYSo&ab_channel=JulesBastin-Topic) Slavoj Zizek, A Pervert's Guide to Idiology (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2152198/) Federico Campagna, Technic and Magic (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781350044029) Shepard Tone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNzgsAE4F0&ab_channel=J_II) Rudolf Steiner, The Influces of Lucifer and Ahriman (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780880103756) Special Guest: Meredith Michael.

This is part one of a two-part episode featuring "Sea Oak" by George Saunders. Part one contains a song written by Ben Arthur, Vienna Teng, and George Saunders; Part two contains the song written by Craig Finn.Bestselling author and MacArthur genius George Saunders reads a comic-but-serious zombie story called “Sea Oak” – which was made into an Amazon TV show starring Glenn Close – and shares wisdom on writing dark things. Craig Finn of The Hold Steady talks about heartbreak, advice from Bruce Springsteen, and shares his song “Swan's Glen.”SongWriterPodcast.comTwitter.com/SnogWriterFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcastTikTok.com/@SongWriterPodcast

This is part one of a two-part episode featuring "Sea Oak" by George Saunders. Part one contains a song written by Ben Arthur, Vienna Teng, and George Saunders; Part two contains a new song written by Craig Finn.Bestselling author and MacArthur genius George Saunders reads a comic-but-serious zombie story called “Sea Oak” – which was made into an Amazon TV show starring Glenn Close – and shares wisdom on writing dark things. Craig Finn of The Hold Steady talks about heartbreak, advice from Bruce Springsteen, and shares his song “Swan's Glen.”SongWriterPodcast.comTwitter.com/SnogWriterFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcastTikTok.com/@SongWriterPodcast

Starting on Sept. 29th, singer/songwriter, Vienna Teng will be at Caffè Lena in Saratoga for three consecutive nights. Teng, a classically trained pianist who composes in a dazzling, cinematic style she likes to call chamber-folk, is sure to light up the stage.

Bestselling author, screenwriter, and founder of McSweeney's, Dave Eggers reads an excerpt from his short story, “The Museum of Rain,” and talks about the way music informs his creative process. Dave says the song Vienna wrote for the episode, “hit him like a truck,” and expresses his delight that Vienna decided to make the song a fundraiser for the non-profit 826 Valencia.Songwriter Vienna Teng makes a second appearance on SongWriter, describing how this song, and the one she wrote for an episode with Kurt Andersen, make up two-thirds of her written output over the last decade! Vienna talks about reading Dave's story out loud to her young family during the pandemic, and explores self-doubt and creativity before sharing her song, “The Riversitter (The Museum of Rain).” The song is for sale exclusively on Bandcamp, and all proceeds benefit 826 ValenciaSongWriterPodcast.comTwitter.com/SnogWriterFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcastTikTok.com/@SongWriterPodcast

I'm at The Groundlings Theatre for an Improv class. We're doing two-person scenes when our instructor says it's time for a drill. “This next exercise is a way to go deeper into your characters, fast.” For each pair, he instructs one person to start with a mundane statement about the other. The second person repeats the statement and adds something about what it means. Then it goes back to the first person to repeat the added-on part of the statement and add something else about what that means. Kymberlee: Carl, you look lonely standing here by the punchbowl all by yourself. Carl: I look lonely standing here by the punchbowl all by myself, and what that means is I'm not very good at social events. K: You're not very good at social events, and what that means is you prefer to have fun where you don't have to talk to people. C: I prefer to have fun where I don't have to talk to people, and what that means is I'm really into gaming. And so on it goes, until the instructor says, “Scene!” to end the exercise. That simple made-up scene gives us lots of information about our characters in only a couple of sentences. In our world, we as communicators have so much we want to share. But sometimes we get stuck in expressing the meat of it in a way that resonates with our audience. When you tap into your feelings, you get to the heart of your story faster! My guest today, Jane Lui, knows all about storytelling in a variety of ways. She does it through singing, composing, acting, producing, and so much more. In this episode, she talks about how she brings stories to life through her work with emotion leading the way and answers questions like: In what ways can you start to build your story if you're stuck? And how can you make your story more interesting for your audience? What you will learn in this episode: What really lies behind the magic of storytelling How you can structure your story to get people's attention How you can bring out the layers and multiple facets of your story Who is Jane? Jane Lui is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actress who goes by the stage name Surrija (sur-rye-ya). Originally from Hong Kong, she grew up playing piano. She immigrated to the Bay area and started listening to everything from 1930s oldies to 1990s Bjork. After obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Choral Conducting, Jane released three albums on Youtube that gained a strong following. Then she evolved into her self-titled concept album SURRIJA based on Picasso's lovers and demonstrated her own growth as both a woman and musician, from classical training to electro-pop artistry. The album, which received a 2021 Best Pop Album nomination at the San Diego Music Awards, features drummer Matt Chamberlain who has also worked with artists such as David Bowie and Fiona Apple. In addition to Chamberlain, Jane also collaborated with Kate Earl, Melissa Polinar, Son Lux, Tom Brousseau, Vienna Teng, and more. Currently, she's a cast member and co-music director of Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band. She also composed for the theater productions All's Well That Ends Well and Secret in the Wings. Links and Resources: SURRIJA @janelui on Twitter @surrija on Instagram @surrija on Facebook Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

This week, we're sharing more of our favorite interviews and music from eTown's 30 years of programs. In this episode, we travel back to 2009 and hear Sarah McLachlan, Darrell Scott, Vienna Teng, Richie Havens, and more! We'll also listen back to an interview about a man from Boulder who found primitive tools in his yard.

Becky and Nathan Bliss make up the critically acclaimed duo Barnaby Bright and have accumulated a dedicated following that feeds on the group's ability to spin storytelling into sonic treasures. Nathan's melodic acoustic guitar finger tapping and Becky's effortless vocals soaring over her hypnotic harmonium push the boundaries of today's indie folk landscape. The couple has received the grand prize at NYC's prestigious Songwriter's Circle, taken home “Best Music Video” awards from multiple film festivals, have been selected as Amazon's Top 100 Albums of the Year, and most recently were hailed by the New York Times as one of the Top 20 Christmas Albums of the Year.  Seizing the opportunity to open for illustrious acts such as Norah Jones, The Lumineers and Vienna Tang, Becky and Nathan are mesmerizing audiences and converting new followers every day. barnabybright.com

Angela and Annie introduce Not Just Book Club with Hearts in Taiwan, where we share what we're reading, watching, and listening to. First up: Interior Chinatown by Taiwanese American author Charles Yu, and Taiwanese American musician Vienna Teng.Links:Interior Chinatown excerpt and where to buy, Charles Yu on Twitter Vienna Teng on Spotify, Facebook, and Instagram Connect:instagram.com/heartsintaiwanfacebook.com/heartsintaiwanheartsintaiwan.com

Cynthia Shih is the climate change activist and Director of Knowledge at mckinsey.org who's helping to redefine what recycling means for the 21st century. But you might also know her as touring and recording artist Vienna Teng. Cynthia longed to be making more of a direct, positive impact on the planet, so she ditched the tour bus to tackle a dual Master's degree, because she's convinced there's more than one way to fight climate change. It doesn't just come from the world of business or from people taking to the streets or from songwriting. Cynthia talks about how being a musician and a management consultant gives her a unique perspective on the world's problems, the pros and cons of feeling like an outsider and why her colleagues call her the “Cynthia-sizer”.

Singer-songwriter Noe Venable has been called “a homegrown, full-blown musical visionary” (Puremusic.com). Her gorgeously layered songs, rich in myth and poetry, speak to the wilderness in each of our souls. Although she's still young, she's already had a rich and varied career, releasing the first of her eight albums when she was just twenty years old. In this conversation, intercut with excerpts from Noe's diverse musical catalog, host Tanya Shaffer talks with Noe about the mysterious give and take of the creative process, the ways the stages of her life have impacted the evolution of her musical style, why she left a thriving musical career to attend divinity school, and what brought her back to the creative life. If you enjoyed this interview, you might also enjoy my conversations with singer-songwriter Vienna Teng, titled Following A Spirit's Whisper, in which we write a song together during the interview, and my interview with Holly Near, titled I Am Open, and I Am Willing in which she reflects on fifty-plus years of singing for social justice.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a founder of Erinmbaker.com, Dr. Erin Baker. Dr. Erin is a phenomenal coach that believes some of the most successful people in the world are bored or burned out with the impact they are having on the world. She helps leaders & entrepreneurs launch their next act & make an exponential impact.Let’s dive into Erin’s story of having everything that most of you dream of titles, money, possessions, but the truth is...You’re bored or burned out. Time to overcome it!Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 10:52] Opening SegmentI talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episodeI introduce the guest, Dr. Erin Baker to the showDr. Erin talks about how her journey began Transition journey as a Ph.D. in social psychology into working on Facebook.Her realization about what she wants her life to be like [10:53 - 18:59] The Feeling of Burnout Dr. Erin talks about the moments of her self- realization that she’s actually burnout with her work.Phases of self-realizationDr. Erin shares the moment she needed to make a change and hired a coach [19:00 - 24:39] Overcoming Burnout Using a Positive ReframingDr. Erin gives valuable information in using a positive reframing, a powerful way to transform your thinking a view a situation from another perspectivefigure out a creative life versus a recorded lifeAsk yourself: What are the alternativesDr. Erin sight examples of how she uses reframing method to her clients alternatives that can shift for the greater good[24:40 - 32:13] Building a Strong Foundation For Yourself Dr. Erin talks about the biggest success myths that her clients faceYou don’t always have to hustle Dr. Erin gives valuable advice about the importance of setting a foundation for yourself first before you start a businessBe clear on what your business is here to do and who you serve.the concept of you need to slow down in order to speed up[32:14 - ] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan HeathIf you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?Vienna Teng, It's my favorite musician.What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?The impostor syndrome is a good thing.Morning routine, How do you start your day?spend some time with my wife and then take my dog on a walkWhat is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for social linksFinal words from me Tweetable Quotes: "The truth is, we have a choice. We don't realize we have a choice all the time" - Dr. Erin Baker “So many people believe that they just have to go through life by default” -Dr. Erin Baker “People who are really good about setting their boundaries and giving themselves space are the ones that are the most successful” -Dr. Erin Baker “Business takes time, there's a lot of seeds that need to be planted that don't have an immediate return” -Dr. Erin Baker “You need to slow down in order to speed up” -Dr. Erin Baker Resources mentioned in the episode:Erinmbaker.comFacebookMicrosoft The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath (Amazon)Vienna TengSchedule a call with HansYou can connect with Dr. Erin on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook or visit her website https://www.erinmbaker.com/LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vienna Teng is a powerhouse. Her 2013 album AIMS received four independent music awards, including best adult contemporary album, the most any artist has ever received in a given year. Throughout her twenty-year career, she has released five studio albums and two live albums. She also collaborated with Off-Leash Arts host Tanya Shaffer on the musical The Fourth Messenger and sang the role of Mama Sid on the album. During that period, she also received an MB/MS from the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan and went on to work as Global Director for Sustainable Communities at McKinsey.org. She's also a new mom. In this episode, host Tanya and Vienna don't just talk about creativity, they dive into it when Tanya asks Vienna to play around with setting a poem created by the participants in one of her writing workshops to music.

In this episode, host Tanya Shaffer and singer-songwriter-activist-new mom Vienna Teng don’t just talk about creativity, they dive into it when Tanya asks Vienna to play around with setting a poem created by one of her writing workshops to music.

Alex Wong is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & record producer (Delta Rae, Vienna Teng, Megan Slankard) as well as a founding member of the Animators and The Paper Raincoat. Today, Alex shares how being second-generation Chinese in America led to him trying to assimilate by not being seen or taking up too much space. He shares the story of how he finally stopped hiding and tips on how to "get in the zone" before recording your record.

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Public radio's Kurt Andersen reads from his critical history of America, Fantasyland. He tells the story of colonist Anne Hutchinson and the singular religious rebellion she started, which led to her eventual banishment and death.Vienna Teng plays a song written in response, using a looper pedal and backwards vocals to depict an argument between the complex truth and simplistic jingoism. https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network

This week, Tory Martinez is back in the studio to discuss 'Inland Territory,' the 2009 album from singer-songwriter Vienna Teng.

In our fourth season premiere, Sean & Paul introduce the topic of Steps and how each episode forward will be dedicated to one of the 12 steps of recovery. Artists in this episode include Andrew Bird, Ben Kweller, Vampire Weekend, Vienna Teng and Miya Folick. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

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This week we're back to requests! "The Atheist Christmas Carol" by Vienna Teng delights us with its beauty and complexity, while "Snow in Los Angeles" by Dead Sara delivers some mixed messages. The post by Benito Cereno that RJ mentions in this episode can be found here: http://benito-cereno.tumblr.com/post/153180841583/it-will-probably-come-as-no-surprise-to-anyone-who Thank you to Emily for requesting this week's songs!

Korby Lenker, Megan Slankard, and Alex WongThese three amazing singer/songwriters stopped by CAU on their way to perform at "Space" in Evanston. That was over a year ago and the files were lost, but now found. Check out the Bio on these artists and you can see just how amazing they areKORBY LENKER: Korby Lenker is a sneaky-good songwriter. And singer. And multi-instrumentalist. An abbreviated list of Lenker's achievements so far includes: a significant amount of airplay on the legendary Seattle indie rock station KEXP; a BBC 2 interview with Bob Harris, which is only about the highest honor a rootsy singer-songwriter touring the U.K. can get; opening slots for acts ranging from Willie Nelson to Ray LaMontagne, Nickel Creek, Keith Urban, Susan Tedeschi and Tristan Prettyman; a successful run with one of the hottest young West Coast bluegrass bands of the aughts; and wins in the Merlefest folk songwriting contest as well as the Kerrville Folk Festival's elite New Folk songwriting competition. Lenker's composition "My Little Life" brought him the Kerrville honors this year. It doesn't seem possible that one song could work so well in such disparate worlds, but it also proved its powers as a galvanizing piece of indie-pop, drawing a small army of likeminded, rising Nashville artists and personalities--Jeremy Lister and Katie Herzig to name two--to make lip-syncing, ukulele-strumming cameos in Lenker's music video. MEGAN SLANKARD: "Nearly everyone who encounters this attractive and sophisticated singer-songwriter agrees that she has 'star' written all over her," says Acoustic Guitar Magazine about Megan Slankard. "She forges a distinctive sound with her smooth and courageous vocal dynamics, intelligent and diverse song styles, and sheer infectious enthusiasm." Slankard, who has sold just over 20,000 copies of her three CDs, self-produced her first CD at age eighteen and her third with help from Counting Crow's guitarist Dan Vickrey, and is currently working on a new project. Last year Slankard formed a new alt-rock band, and is already getting industry attention having been selected as a semi-finalist in Discmaker's 2007 Independent Music World Series and a finalist in the 2008 Musician's Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards - even before the official release of her new band's first album, scheduled for mid-2008. Slankard and her music have appeared on TLC's "What Not To Wear", generating purchases by TV viewers after her first appearance that placed her second CD "Freaky Little Story" on the 5 spot on Amazon.com CD sales charts and on the Top-10 Rock Bestseller list on CDBaby.com. Because of the episode's popularity, the show's producers featured her in a follow-up episode, bringing her back onto the Top-10 with "Freaky Little Story". Upon its release months later, "A Little Extra Sun" also reached the Top-10 sales chart. Her songs have also earned over 175,000 plays on MySpace.com, and "Freaky Little Story" remains a Top-20 all time Rock Bestseller on CDBaby.com to this day. Slankard's music has also been featured on San Francisco AAA station KFOG's compilation CD and has been spun over 500 times on Modesto, CA. She has been featured in Rockgrl Magazine, Owl Magazine, The Synthesis, and online sources Fresh Tracks and Women In Rock, in addition to Acoustic Guitar magazine, whose editors named "Freaky Little Story" one of their top albums of 2005. She was a final selection artist for RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned Artists Volume 3 compilation CD; an A&R Online featured artist; a Song and Film Spotlight artist; and, an Acoustic Cafe featured artist on the "One to Watch" syndicated radio program (sponsored by the USA Songwriting Competition). Slankard also co-wrote and performed on the title track of Dire Straits founding member David Knopfler's new record, "Ship of Dreams". Megan has performed in over 200 cities in five different countries, including at showcases in Boston (NEMO) and Toronto (NXNE), on three tours as support for David Knopfler (Germany and England), and at the international festival InGuitar in Zurich (Switzerland). She will resume touring after the completion of the new CD. ALEX WONG: Alex Wong is a Brooklyn-based producer, writer and performer whose signature sonic style resonates in all he creates-from cinematic pop soundscapes to electronic tinged theater scores to his honest, direct songwriting. He has produced recordings with leading artists such as Delta Rae, Ari Hest, Elizabeth and the Catapult, Melissa Ferrick, Vienna Teng and Grammy nominee Ximena Sarinana. Alex has garnered critical acclaim for his songwriting collaborations with recording artists Amber Rubarth (The Paper Raincoat), Vienna Teng, Paul Freeman, Elizabeth and the Catapult and Alex Berger (Independent Music Award winner). His songwriting has been heard in film and television projects such as "The Last Song" (Disney/Touchstone), "One Tree Hill," and "The Lincoln Lawyer" (Lion's Gate). His solo project, A City On A Lake, is releasing it's debut self-titled album (featuring vocal performances from Ari Hest and Ximena Sarinana) was released in 2012.Click to view all four videos from this Podcast

Sean, Mike & Paul visit gratitude and thanks in recovery, sharing songs along the way. Artists include Vienna Teng, Paramore, The War on Drugs, Missy Elliott, Tunde Olaniran, Lucius and Sing Street. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Jane Lui is a musician, actress and music producer. She has showcased at CMJ, critics liken her to Cat Power, Fiona Apple, and Rufus Wainwright. She has opened for Jason Mraz, Kate Earl, Vienna Teng, and worked with Felicia Day (Geek & Sundry). She has toured US East & West coasts, EU, Canada, Japan, playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ford Amphitheatre, Hotel Cafe, Rockwood Music Hall. Her videos have been featured on Virgin America In-Flight Entertainment, Huffington Post, CNN, YouTube's unsigned picks, MTV Iggy. Strongly connected to her audience, she raised $11,600 to fund her third album, Goodnight Company (2011 Best Recording Nominee - San Diego Music Awards). Before, Jane would listen to what her peers would tell her to do since she thought it was the only way she could receive love but through working on herself, she was able to deconstruct what happened before to reconstruct herself to be the person that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jane's episode, Jane's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

First: oil can, a hymn, and feedback, including a discussion of the web and so-called social obligations. Is a hot dog a sandwich, and is it murder if your group of trapped spelunkers decides, unanimously, to draw lots and eat the loser? We end this part of the conversation (part two next episode and part three at a later date) there, just by asking the second question. This show’s links: Vienna Teng, The Hymn of Acxiom (“Leave your life open. You don’t have to hide. . . . Let our formulas find your soul.”) About Acxiom Peter Bright, Bob Ross Coming Back to Twitch with Weekly Broadcasts and Annual Marathons Shia LaBeouf’s #ALLMYMOVIES Hold Up! Oral Argument 45: Sacrifice Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories (DES litigation imposing liability based on market share without regard to individual proof of causation) William Baude pronouncing his name in what is also a fascinating talk on originalism Oral Argument 80: We’ll Do It LIVE! About the Lynx browser Judge John Hodgman’s settled law and print Oral Argument 70: No Drones in the Park (guest Frank Pasquale) Oliver Wendell Holmes, The Path of the Law

To celebrate the release of The Fourth Messenger, I’m hosting the Craft Book Giveaway Bonanza during the Saturday, November 14, broadcast of my interview with Tanya Shaffer and Vienna Teng! The broadcast is paired with a great discussion of the … Continue reading →

I love reactions and dialogue, so I got some immensely talented folks into a recording studio and played some snippets from past Craft interviews for them to get their take on aspects of creativity. Specifically, Columbus illustrators Dominic LaRiccia and Drew … Continue reading →

Willkommen bei unserer 38. Episode von bücherreich, unserem Bücher-Podcast! Elena und ich werden häufig angesprochen, was wir eigentlich machen, wenn wir mal nicht (so viel) lesen? Haben wir eigentlich noch ein Leben?! ;) Daher geht es in der heutigen Episode mal um unsere sonstigen Hobbies. Elena kümmert sich liebevoll um ihre Degus. „Degus“ von Alexandra Beißwenger Ilana spielt Akkordeon und neuerdings Alt-Saxophon und hört auch gerne Musik von bestimmten Künstlern, z.B. von Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, Vienna Teng, Missy Higgins, Florence + the Machine, SiA, Boy, Feist, Mattafix und Rodrigo y Gabriela. Als Einsteigerstücke fürs Saxophon-Lernen gefallen ihr die „Disney Solos for Alto Sax“ gut. Elena liebt Musik auch, besonders Musicals wie „Wicked“. Sie geht für ihr Leben gern Tanzen. Wir beide halten uns fit mit sportlichen Aktivitäten - besonders gerne Laufen und Fitness-Studio. „Kick Ass - Das alternative Workout“ von Franka Potente und Karsten Schellenberg „Das neue große Runner´s Buch vom Laufen“ Dann können wir auch wieder reinhauen, wenn wir mal etwas Backen oder Kochen, z.B. aus diesen Büchern: „Weight Watchers Schnelle Küche Pro Points Plan“ „Weight Watchers Sattmacher Pro Points Plan“ „Keine Zeit zum Kochen“ von Donna Hay Elena ist sehr kreativ und bastelt viel, besonders mit Papier - Glückwunsch-Karten, Deko, Scrapbooking... Sie kann auch blind stricken. :) Ilana hat dieses Jahr zusätzlich noch einen Einsteigerkurs im Klettern absolviert und stürzt sich nun auf Indoor-Kletterwände. Elena fotografiert sehr gerne, größtenteils mit ihrer Nikon D5300. Besucht uns auf unserer FACEBOOK-Seite http://www.facebook.de/Podcastbuecherreich und erzählt mal, welchen Hobbies ihr gerne nachgeht. :) Eure Ilana und Elena P.S.: Dies ist ein privater Buch-Podcast, in dem ausschließlich unsere private Meinung kundgetan wird.

Over the Rhine, The Black Lillies, Vienna Teng, Brendan James, Mark Bates

(May 19, 2012) Vienna Teng performs using innovative and improvisational techniques. She engages the crowd and incorporates them into her music making process.

In our most recent episode of SMI Radio is the most ambitious thus far. The show clocks in at 1 hour and 30 minutes. This episode features interviews with KMTT, The Mountain's Music Director, and Shawn Stewart. Greg Roth speaks with Shawn about the artists that she was the most excited to see at Bumbershoot. In addition, Shawn talked about the forthcoming release of Live on the Mountain Music Lounge CD coming out this November. To find out more about the making of the CD and more, I invite you to visit her Blog. In this week's episode, we have backstage interviews with Lips and Robb Reiner from Anvil. They were our featured guests last week. After my interview with the folks from Wheedle's Groove, We feature a post show backstage interview with Joe Simpson, Eldridge Gravy from Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme. Also, we had the opportunity to interview Sharron Foo and Sune Rose Wagner from The Raveonettes. I sat down with Rachel Flotard from Visqueen prior to her show. I conclude the show with backstage interview with Vienna Teng.

Ein Gespräch über die politischen Ambitionen und über die musikalische Verwirklichung von Vienna Teng auf dem neuen Album "Inland Territory", aber auch über ihre ursprüngliche Idee von Wien aus eine Musikerkarriere zu starten. Die Sängerin, Pianistin und Komponistin erzählte auch, warum Online-Medien so wichtig sind und welchen Einfluss Rap und HipHop auf ihre Musik, dieser Melange aus Folk, Jazz und Country, ausübt.

A question many artists often ask themselves is "When do I leave my day job?" (Not that I have *ever* thought that. No, never. Ever. Well...maybe that's a topic for a future podcast.) Anyway, in Songs and Stories #39, I talk with songwriter Vienna Teng. Vienna and I worked at the same company several years ago, and I still remember the day she left, record deal in hand, to give up the corporate life and go after music full time.

Vienna Teng is playing in the Fine Arts Center on November 2.