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Voices of Emergence
Voices of EmergenceThrough the Portal of Place with Daniel Christian WahlWe speak with biologist, whole-systems designer, and author Daniel Christian Wahl, whose book Designing Regenerative Cultures has inspired changemakers and communities worldwide.Together they explore how regeneration moves beyond sustainability — not as a brand or technique, but as life’s innate process of creating the conditions for more life.Daniel reflects on emergence and complexity, the deep intelligence of living systems, and the portal of place through which we remember our belonging to Earth and to one another.Topics include:The difference between sustainability and regenerationSalutogenic design and bioregional thin...
2025-10-231h 15A Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBACHTOBERFEST: Goldberg charcuterie (season 5 closer)It's time for Bachtoberfest!  Tonight we treat ourselves to a wine & cheese spread, tailored to the different variations in this iconic piece.  We had so much fun with this that we think you should try it too.  Just pair some of your favorite wines and cheeses and other snack items with the musical feast that is the Goldberg Variations.  Then, let us know how it went! And with that, season 5 of A Moment of Bach comes to a close.  As always, we are so grateful to our listeners!  Thank you for continuing to spread the word a...
2025-10-0651 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachDer Herr denket an uns (BWV 196): closing chorusUnabashed joy describes this short and sweet cantata, which Bach wrote at age 23 for a wedding. In its sparkling finale, some mysteries hide. A curiously unexpected tonality sets off the happy declamation of "ihr seid" (you are), with emphasis on "seid"; according to Bach we ARE blessed by God, rather than "us" being special.  Then what do we make of the ending? Even in an early cantata which generally sounds like 1600s Lutheranism, some new special effects are hidden. Bach surprises us with his piano marking along with some Haydn/Mozart-like figurations. It's hard to listen to t...
2025-09-2924 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachNun danket alle Gott (BWV 192): closing chorusTo play baroque music properly -- especially a bouncing jig like this one in 12/8 time -- you must "unlearn what you have learned", and rethink how you articulate music.  Articulation is so important -- the music must feel and look light and airy.  This performance by the Netherlands Bach Society fits this feeling perfectly -- the musicians look casual yet classy, showing that Baroque music can indeed be lighthearted and fun. See this performance by the Netherlands Bach Society, directed by Shunske Sato SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTENERS! See a FREE performance of this cantata at Alex's ch...
2025-09-0823 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachHimmelskönig, sei willkommen: Sonata"An understated overture" is the description Christian arrives at to describe the humility of the micro-regal sonata which opens the Weimar cantata "Himmelskönig, sei willkommen." Is this thing, marked "adagio, grave," actually a triumphant French Overture? The performance suggests so, in some ways, and not in others. Experienced musicians of baroque music will know the subtleties, which we discuss in this episode. Indeed, it is a march of kingly victory, but not in pomp and circumstance; it is the small and gentle arrival of a humble king of Heaven and Earth, arriving to the world as a helpless b...
2025-08-1928 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSonata for Violin and Harpsichord in G major (BWV 1019c)Bach used the materials for this sonata several times throughout his life. Each collection of parts is different, and there are three versions. This is version 1019c, as labeled by the BWV categorical system for Bach's works. There are five parts of this last of his six sonatas for violin and harpsichord. We discover the joys of rhythmic ambiguity, rhythmic complexity, and even a middle movement without the violin! (And yet sometimes this is called "Violin Sonata in G major," shirking the credit of the keyboardist.)  Christian focuses in on the end of the 4th movement, where a...
2025-08-0414 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in B minor: Et incarnatus estHere is, almost certainly, Bach's last composition for voices. "Et incarnatus est" is the short choral movement in the Mass in B minor which precedes and sets up the central "Crucifixus." Being not quite yet Christ's death, the "Et incarnatus est" depicts the sighing descent of Christ being made man. A mournful coincidence: this music also imminently preceded Bach's death. He likely finished it in 1750, the year of his death, to complete the compilation of the masterfully crafted and structured Mass in B Minor.  Christian focuses on one of the single most haunting and uncommon c...
2025-05-1323 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSt. John Passion: "Es ist vollbracht" alto aria (BWV 245.30)"It is finished."  This falling melody, sung by Christ at the moment of His death, is followed by the pivotal alto aria "Es ist vollbracht".  We explore the musical texture, the dramatic contrasts, the foreshadowing of the "vivace" middle section, and the way that silence can speak louder than words or music.   We also uncover a truth about the word "finished" in this biblical passage.  "Es ist vollbracht" as performed by Marine Fribourg (alto), Meineke van der Velden (viola da gamba solo) for the Netherlands Bach Society Link to the devotional book Alex mentioned at the e...
2025-04-0729 minThe Profitable Creative
The Profitable CreativeBuilding Podmatch: A Solution for Podcasters | Alex SanfilippoSend us a textPROFITABLE TALKSIn this episode, Christian Brim interviews Alex Sanfilippo, the founder of Podmatch, who shares his journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. Alex discusses the challenges he faced in the corporate world, the inspiration behind Podmatch, and the importance of courage in overcoming fear. He also delves into the SaaS business model and how he achieved profitability within three months of launching Podmatch. In this conversation, Christian Brim and Alex Sanfilippo explore the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, particularly in the creative and podcasting spaces. They discuss...
2025-03-1844 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachNun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61) aria: "Öffne dich"At the beginning of our podcast seasons, we always look at a new part of BWV 61. This week Christian chooses what may be the most pure, unassuming aria of total soul transcendence. The aria "Öffne dich" is the 'heart' of this regal Advent cantata, and offers an opposite effect of the other parts while we hear a plead (from us) to our own heart: "Open yourself, my whole heart; Jesus comes and enters." A simple cello bass line and organ accompaniment frame a floating, unpinned rhythm and subtle, elegant soprano ornamentation. But the music opens and shines f...
2025-03-1724 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachEin feste Burg ist unser Gott (BWV 80): alto/tenor duetMartin Luther, J.S. Bach, and Reformation Sunday -- this most Lutheran of all cantatas is our subject for today.  "Ein feste Burg" was the battle-cry of the Reformation: "A mighty fortress is our God!"  Bach's cantata weaves in all 4 stanzas of Luther's strong hymn. We marvel at movement 1 with its "dizzyingly complex counterpoint" (as Richard Atkinson puts it in his video).  This is one of the maybe 2 or 3 most complex opening chorale fantasias in all of Bach's cantata ouevre, and that's a high bar to clear!  But then we zoom in on a more tender moment, the...
2024-09-3030 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachKomm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist (BWV 667) with Katrina LiaoOrganist Katrina Liao joins us to talk about one of her favorites, this chorale prelude that is crackling with spiritual fire.  The off-beat bass at the beginning is a neat touch -- could Bach have meant to signify the Holy Spirit by focusing on the 3rd division of the beat? -- but, Katrina's favorite moment comes in the second verse, when the bass gets to carry the melody with a strong, reedy pedal sound.  Christian also points out a hidden "B-A-C-H" motif. "Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist" organ chorale prelude (BWV 667) performed by Reitze Smits for the...
2024-09-1633 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachDer Herr denket an uns (BWV 196): duet (ending)In his early twenties Bach produced this compact, delightful cantata, likely for a wedding. The text of the duet is still applicable in a religious school community: The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Bach saves a special effect for the last two measures, where a modern technique is used: from highest of highs to the lowest note of the cello, a single line is passed across the string instruments.  We discuss Christian's recent programming of this cantata on Aug. 25, 2024 for a service honoring school faculty a...
2024-08-1917 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachFugue no. 2 in C minor, Well-Tempered Clavier Book I (BWV 847)The famous C minor fugue near the beginning of the Well-Tempered Clavier expresses the emotions of sadness, loneliness, and melancholy, according to harpsichordist Masato Suzuki. Suzuki provides a sensitive performance with attention to articulate detail in the fugue subject. This, naturally, leads Christian and Alex into a comparison with race cars.  But, more straightforwardly, this fugue is part of the large journey that is the whole two books of preludes and fugues. The first prelude is a walk in the garden; its fugue is a hopeful step forward. But the following prelude in C minor i...
2024-07-2224 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 6: movement 2Welcome back to our yearly miniseries on the Brandenburg Concertos of J. S. Bach! This is part two of three. Today we look at the languid and luscious slow movement of Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. Music is (often) a setup of expectations, and then the satisfying fulfillment of those expectations OR the clever subversion of those expectations. Bach is especially good at this principle. We focus first on the unusual written-out cello part, separate from the basso continuo, creating a new entity but bound to the bass still (heterophony). Then we look at Christian's two moments, both of...
2024-05-1324 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachDu Hirte Israel, höre (BWV 104): bass ariaJust after Good Shepherd Sunday, we settle in to this comforting pastorale.  Not the famous opening movement -- no, this is another beautiful sicilienne-type dance, a bass aria, in which Bach gives a masterclass on melodic writing in just 5 seconds of music.  Melodic shape, sequence, pedal point, and effective parallel motion in triads -- these are all showcased in the first few measures.  Then, Alex points out his favorite moment, in the B section of the aria: a long note sung by the bass soloist. Du Hirte Israel, höre performed by the Netherlands Bach Society (this link...
2024-04-2215 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachGoldberg Variations: 7 (canary jig) (part 1)In our second look at the monumental Goldberg Variations, Christian selects the beginning of the sprightly and innocent "gigue" (jig), a particular dance set here for an interplay between two hands. The jaunty rhythm of the dance is rather uneven; this leads us into a discussion about how music is naturally not even in this way (and when it is, it's too square). We discuss the Goldberg bass line which underpins the whole sequence of 30 variations and discover how it works with this one also.  In two weeks, Christian will return to this variation and get more i...
2024-04-1513 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in B minor: Sanctus ("Pleni sunt coeli...")The Mass in B minor is a well which never runs dry; we return to it year after year, and this time to celebrate Easter Monday we jump into the splendid "Sanctus" section. Christian uses the fugue subject on the text "Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria ejus" (heaven and earth are full of thy glory) to describe one of the best text paintings in history. This blossoming motif doesn't just leap to heaven and fall to earth; it then covers over and under both of them with the glory (gloria) of God.    "Pleni sunt coe...
2024-04-0121 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSt. Matthew Passion: "O Mensch, bewein" chorale fantasia (mvt. 29)Here we do a full "Bach-n-talk" runthrough of the famous "O Mensch, bewein" chorale fantasia which ends the first half of the St. Matthew Passion, which happens to end on Alex's favorite moment.  Join us as we unpack a moment of mode mixture here, at the choir's closing cadence.  The borrowed minor modality gives the necessary spice to give a more complex flavor to the otherwise light and airy music.  But don't be fooled, listener, into thinking the woodwind parts are all just fluff.  They carry a darker undertone in the meaning of this music.  Remember: the flute's not cute...
2024-03-2528 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachVIVALDI — L'inverno (Winter), RV 297: I. Allegro non moltoWelcome to a moment of something different for once!  We take a momentary diversion from our regular programming to give you a "moment of Vivaldi." In Shunske Sato and the Netherlands Bach Society's rendition of Vivaldi's "Winter" of the "Four Seasons," Sato stuns with innovative solo violin timbres which embody the icy cold themes of the season. We don't normally hear such sounds when we hear baroque music whatsoever! Christian focuses on one Vivaldi moment - a simple low trill, but when rendered with an extreme "sul ponticello" bowing (near the bridge), cold a...
2024-03-1820 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSonata No. 1 for viola da gamba and harpsichord (BWV 1027): mvt 3In this gem of a sonata, played on an original instrument, Bach hides the simplest musical theme in plain sight: one note.  Alex looks at the end of movement 3, where Bach gives a pedal point E to the viola da gamba, asking for over 30 seconds of one sustained note on this instrument.  Simple, yes, but perfectly aligned with the notes around it.  It's just another gem in the sea of jewels that is Bach's oeuvre. Performance of this sonata by Mieneke van der Velden and Emmanuel Frankenberg for the Netherlands Bach Society
2024-03-1124 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachNun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61) recit.: ”Der Heiland ist gekommen”At the beginning of our podcast seasons, we always look at a new part of BWV 61. This week Christian chooses an unusual bass trill from the sparkling tenor recitative. For this moment Bach opens up the narrating voice and enters a half-aria section so that the singer can repeat the words "You come and let your light shine with full blessing." The lilting cello and bright harpsichord offer repeated "shines" in this section, which concludes with our surprising trill in the basso continuo. This episode's featured recitative as performed by the Netherlands Bach Society Nicholas Mulroy...
2024-03-0520 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBONUS: Post-concert chat: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147) with soprano Emily Wood (BACHTOBERFEST bonus 1 of 2)In this bonus episode, we have a chat with soprano Emily Wood, a featured soloist in the recent concert performance of BWV 147 at Alex's church.  We hear about Emily's personal experience singing this wonderfully challenging solo which is nestled in the very heart of this cantata; we also reflect on the whole 10-movement masterpiece. Audio recordings of BWV 147 in this episode are from the recording of this concert, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA, USA, featuring Cathedral Singers and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Alex Guebert. Keep an eye out for the second bonus episode s...
2023-10-1611 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBACHTOBERFEST season closer & ”So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife” (BWV 515)Listeners!  Thank you for 100,000 episode downloads! It's Bachtoberfest, which means we talk about a silly piece by Bach -- this year's is a little parable about a tobacco pipe.  We also read some of your comments and suggestions, we drink some Hefeweizen, and we talk about our plans for season 4, coming in 2024. TWO MORE BONUS EPISODES are on their way soon -- a blooper reel for season 3, and a post-concert interview with soprano and previous podcast guest Emily Wood. LOCAL LISTENERS in Southern California: Info about the Christmas Carol Festival organized/directed by Ch...
2023-10-0930 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachTrauerode (BWV 198): tenor ariaToday we take a suggestion from listener Dave, and dive into the wonderfully rich "Trauerode", which was written for the funeral of a princess. Bach put some extra effort into the instrumentation and orchestration.  Here we have an aria with not just one complex obligatto instrument line, but three separate obligatto instrument lines (flute, oboe, violas da gamba), all with different material and different timbres. "Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl" (Trauerode) (BWV 198) -- tenor aria Link to information about upcoming concert at Alex's church in Orange, CA: Sunday Oct 1 at 4pm, Bach cantata #147
2023-09-2521 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachIhr werdet weinen und heulen (BWV 103): opening chorusListening to this, perhaps Bach's weirdest opening chorus (and that's saying a lot!), Alex and Christian get tangled up in the forest of the complexities of this music.  We untangle some, but we also sit in and admire the thorniness of this piece of music, which perfectly portrays its text.  And we talk about how Bach can make us feel existential fear, not through flashy orchestral effects, but through the deep mysterious complexity of the music itself.  The special moment comes in a sudden bass recitative in the middle of the movement, like a clearing in the forest.  But this...
2023-08-2837 minThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast
The Biblical Anarchy PodcastEp. 32: Exposing the Theological Lies and Logical Failures of Christian Nationalism, w/ Alex BernardoIn this episode, I had a conversation with Alex Bernardo of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast, a fellow LCI host. Alex has written a review of Stephen Wolfe's "The Case for Christian Nationalism" and presented his rebuttals in an article for LCI as well as a presentation he recorded for us to present at Freedom Fest this past year. After I finished the book myself and read Alex's review, we decided to sit down and compare notes, and dive into the key arguments for Christian Nationalism and answer what they get right, as well as what they get wrong.
2023-08-231h 01A Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachGottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit: soprano solo ending"Es ist der alte Bund: Mensch, du musst sterben!" (It is the old covenant: humankind, you must die!) What force could stand against this? A lone soprano prays "Yes, come, Lord Jesus, come." The old covenant is absolved and fulfilled by the coming of "Herr Jesu." Death is silenced.  We explore Bach's stunning single musical setting of these two opposite texts, and we linger on one of the most stunning Bach moments of them all -- the lower voices come together then disappear, the bass dies away, and then the soprano sings of Jesus, truly alone.
2023-06-1230 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachDer Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf (BWV 226)An outlier of a piece in an outlier of a category -- Bach didn't write very many motets compared to his other types of works, and this is the only one which is fully scored for choirs throughout AND had specific instrument parts written which all double the choral parts.  It's also a double choir, which adds to the uniqueness -- 8 separate choral parts, each with an instrument doubling.  Alex's favorite moment involves a jumpy syncopation, which is set up by one of Bach's favorite motifs, the "sighing" motif.  This little dessert of a piece is so sweet and lig...
2023-06-0521 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 5: movement 2In the middle episode of our Brandenburg 5 series, we explore the ponderous and affectionate-sounding second movement, scored for an intimate trio of violin, flute, and harpsichord.  The harpsichord again takes a role of heightened importance, though it's more subtle here than it was in the first movement.  And here, in Alex's favorite passage, another lone C-natural inspires our performers to make a creative choice: to hang on to a certain, special moment, for just a little longer.   Watch the video of Brandenburg 5, mvt.2, artfully staged by the Netherlands Bach Society  
2023-05-2219 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREThe Final EpisodeAlong this journey of life coaching, I have experienced way MOORE than I can put into words. It has been an honor to see so many individuals start to come to life again & showing up in a way they never knew existed. My whole reason for starting this podcast was to let others know, that they are not alone. I know what it feels like to be silenced. I know what it feels like to feel stagnant. I know how it feels to be heartbroken by your own failures. I know, I get it!!
2023-05-1116 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachThree beautiful melodies in 12/8It's almost unfair to other composers that Bach was not only the greatest fugue writer to ever live, but he also was... maybe one of the very best melodic writers to ever live?  And he wrote... (checks notes)... HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of absolutely perfect melodies, like it was no big deal? Come on, Bach.  Leave some for the rest of us. Today Alex brings us three of the most beautiful instrumental intro melodies from arias.  These are all in 12/8 time, a meter that lends itself to peaceful, lilting beauty.   And, Alex connects Bach and "Texas hold 'em" poker...
2023-05-0832 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in F major: Qui tollisA host of wonderful surprises are in store for the listener of the lesser-known mass in F major. Bach's giant mass in B minor overshadows all of his other Latin choral works, but we should not miss out on this one. Christian and Alex take a listener suggestion from Riley for this week's episode where we explore the pained pleading of the interweaving oboe and soprano in the movement "Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis" (Who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us). We hear a powerful paragraph from Schweitzer's writing on the religiosity of...
2023-05-0122 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBleib bei uns (BWV 6): opening chorusStay with us, for night is falling. On this Easter Monday, we return to Bach's Easter Monday cantata Bleib bei uns ("Stay with us").  We talked about this cantata in Season 1, but here we can't help but return to the captivating opening chorus, which reminds us of the closing choruses of the St. Matthew and St. John Passions.  Ever the pictorial composer, Bach uses repeated notes to paint the picture of God's steadfastness -- how He stays with us.  The middle section brings us into a lively double (or is it triple...?) fugue, culminating in Alex's favorite moment...
2023-04-1033 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREPeople Please No MooreHave you ever experienced the pressure of people pleasing? If so, today's episode is for you. I've been a people pleaser my whole life. I've went to great lengths to be all things at one time. I would love to say I have mastered it all, however.. Its quite the opposite. In todays episode I take you into my intimate season of life where I'm learning how to say " no " to people pleasing & learning to say " yes " to pleasing myself. I'm learning to love all parts of me, including...
2023-04-0320 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachIch elender Mensch (BWV 48)Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. In today's cantata, if you look past the "main" music happening in the voices and string instruments, a hidden gem can be found in the form of a simple melody played on the trumpets and oboes.  This tune, though unassuming, actually answers the central question that is at the heart of the cantata text.    Bach wrote over 200 cantatas; each one contains hidden treasures like this one. We explore how Bach uses his modern harmony as a tool to express divine beauty, and Alex shares a “wow” moment from a chorale movement within the cantata...
2023-03-2726 minGET MOORE
GET MOORENow "Sissy" that walk w/Tracy MooreIn this episode, we dive into many areas of growing up in the same household with different struggles. She is the woman who stepped in at 2 years old, & raised me to be the man I am. It hasn't always been an easy job, but she's always been constant. Sometimes with anger, Always with a solution, & an unfailing love that only a mother knows in her heart. How often in life, do we get to sit down and reflect with our parents? Don't be afraid to ask tough questions & to...
2023-03-2024 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREBecoming Moore than a BoyfriendUnderneath every human being is a subtle yet sometimes burning desire, just to be loved.  I know this to be true in almost every encounter I've had along the way meeting beautiful souls of all walks of life.  There is NOTHING wrong with wanting to be loved. However, in some cases like myself.. We've searched for that for so long in so many other places..that we miss out on the greatest form of love there is.. SELF LOVE.  Failed relationships? No, they were building blocks teaching me...
2023-03-1415 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREWhat is reality with Cali MooreIn today's episode, take a trip into Get Moore x What is Reality's human experience. We discuss all things...childhood all the way to spiritual experiences, overcoming childhood trauma, self love, practices, & Moore... It's definitely a special episode considering, this is my baby sister. So here's to a whole lot MOORE coming your way from 2 Moore's not one. :) You can find the " What is reality Podcast " on Spotify & Apple podcast. Be sure to go like, follow, & engage.. I will be joining her podcast soon.  A...
2023-02-2033 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREMoore time blocking, less burn outI know I can't be the only one who has loaded the day's calendar down & experienced complete panic... If you are on the go & always doing something... listen up. Often times, I have found myself sitting still dreading how I was going to make something happen in One day's time.. which never helps me hit my goals in a timely manner. TIME IS AN ASSET. Save as much as you can.  A few months back, I was completely burnt out.. Get Moore was at capacity with clients, I was stepping u...
2023-02-0612 minGET MOORE
GET MOORETwenty Something (Decade Recap)Huge shoutout to anyone navigating through your twenties. Here are some things I learned along the way. 1. Don't be afraid to make mistakes 2. Do the best you can at being present and making memories that will last forever 3. Be selective with who you share your time with 4. Face your fears 5. Have one person that you keep it 100% with no matter what version or season of your life youre in (Shoutout Rana Cook) 6. HAVE FUN 7. Your insecurities are only real to...
2023-02-0130 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREDay 1, 2023Dear 2022, Thank you for every lesson, thank you for every tear, thank you for the awareness, thank you for everything you've allowed me to see within myself. You were one of the biggest life changing years, in not all of the best way. In spite of it all, I am leaving better than I entered this chapter of my life. I no longer wish for things to be different than what they actually are. I accept my part in every pain, growth, lesson, mistake, & success.  No matter how it f...
2023-01-0210 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREBreakthrough SeasonI believe that many of us along the path of life cross paths for a reason.  It is up to each of us to be present enough with our life experiences to be open to new growth, new people, & new experiences. For a long time, fear had me trapped in a small room in my head. That room got smaller and smaller with every opportunity I passed up. Until finally, one day... I put the key of willingness in & opened a door. Behind that door, I found a lifestyle that is beyond m...
2022-11-2909 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREA love letter to myselfOn the other side of every break down, is a break through. Don't get so caught up in the coulda, shoulda, woulda's of the world but MOORE so, live in the acceptance and remain grateful. NOTHING is happening to you, I promise you.. It's all happening FOR YOU.  In this episode, we dive deep into my heart, where I have found the missing ingredient.  The world we live in is very fast and ever-changing. So don't be afraid to drift off from the busy interstate and take a less tr...
2022-11-2110 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBONUS: Jim Meredith, Sonos Handbell Ensemble director (BACHTOBERFEST bonus 2 of 2)One more BACHTOBERFEST festivity: a conversation with a wonderful guest. Does Bach's music work on modern instruments which were designed after his time? Our guest, conductor and composer James Meredith is the long-time Artistic Director of the top-tier Sonos Handbell Ensemble. Jim talks about his love of Bach, his avenue toward handbells as an instrument of high-level performance, and his own Bach transcriptions for the instrument. Before the interview, we answer a question about the “Little Fugue” in G major. Sonos Handbell Ensemble “Now Hear This” by Scott Yoo on PBS Christia...
2022-10-2335 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachConcerto in A minor for four harpsichords (BWV 1065)A Moment of Vivaldi! This week, we look at Bach's transcription of Vivaldi's concerto for 4 violins. The crisp and elegant style of Vivaldi gets magnified by Bach here.  4 violins become 4 harpsichords, and the snapping and clicking of the harpsichord strings become a delightful metaphor for the clockwork precision of the composition and the structure of the music.  We quote a character from a Douglas Adams novel, who, along with us, sits down to listen to a piece by Vivaldi and marvels that something could be so sublime and yet so mechanical at the same time.  Also, listener Will gives us...
2022-09-2627 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREGetting Healthy Is SelfishHave you ever felt selfish for wanting to put yourself first? I have as well, and that even used to keep me trapped in a state of resentment towards others because I denied myself permission to be healthy selfish in areas of my life I wanted to improve in. We don't need permission from anyone except our self!! I promise don't fight resistance, it's wasted energy. Lean in & become willing to be uncomfortable. Growth is on the horizon my friend.  Lessons Ive learned:  Be careful who you sp...
2022-09-1209 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachWas Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (BWV 99)Is this a cantata? Is this a chorale fantasia movement of a cantata?  Is this a concerto?  What is this thing? The answer is: all of the above!  By now, it shouldn't surprise us that Bach was not satisfied with simplicity. Here, he combined the chorale fantasia and concerto forms together into this unique first movement of a cantata, achieving some delightful contrasts of orchestral color. Netherlands Bach Society performs BWV 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwmQo97zb6I Netherlands Bach Society performs BWV 100 (mentioned in this episode): https://www.youtube.com/wat...
2022-09-1223 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREWhy this, Why that, Why everything...One of the most important questions you can ever ask yourself is "why?" When you're angry, ask yourself why..  When you're happy, ask yourself why.. When you're not wanting to go to the gym, ask yourself why.. When you're self improving, ask yourself why.. When you're ready to start something, ask yourself why.. When you're ready to quit something, ask yourself why... Finding the why in everything you do, helps you make clear & intentional decisions towards goals that are upmost important to y...
2022-09-0505 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREQuality Of Life **My formula to successIn this episode you will hear a lot of tools & tricks I use to stay focused and intentional in my day to day life.  I'm sure you found this episode at the right time. Don't keep letting your time bank account shrink while dreaming of building your soul bank account up. You can do ANYTHING you SAY you want to do. Just make like Nike, and do it. Words without action are just words without action.  NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES! Find something this week, wo...
2022-08-2909 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREI Booked A Speaking Gig!!Hi friends,  Over the past 8-10 weeks, I've done a good bit of changing, traveling Moore, and starting new endeavors.. One of those being, motivational speaking. My good friend Mary Ruth had me come speak at The Chamber Of Commerce business meeting for Byram, MS!!! 10/10 such a great experience. It was my first time to ever speak as a small business owner in front of people! Although I was nervous, I said yes & Im so glad I did!! In today's episode, I decided to record that speech & share it with you all.  ...
2022-08-2217 minGET MOORE
GET MOORE"Some labels expire""Labels are there to show value, not to keep you on a shelf." -Alex C Moore For years, I have done my best to show up for any and everyone who needed me to be there. Sure, I've failed countless times.. but Moore so, I've always been there to listen, to pour love, to be anything I can be for anyone struggling. I don't regret it one bit, however.. I need a new label besides the people pleaser... Lately, I've pulled back the cup and started pouring into myself again...
2022-08-1505 minGET MOORE
GET MOORE"Break the rules"From early on, I've always considered myself a little suspicious of rules!! I've always been sneaky with bending and avoiding rules, questioning rules, tip toeing around certain rules. That led me somewhere between fear of failure and extreme people pleasing.  It wasn't until the past 2 months that I've realized why that is. I've been operating on rules (aka belief systems) that don't serve me any longer. In stead of conforming constantly to following the rule book, I'm forming new rules as I go now. Not everything has to be set in stone. That's always been a...
2022-08-0805 minGET MOORE
GET MOORE"Why Isagenix" with Andrew MunroeQ&A about Isagenix --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-c-moore/support
2022-08-0123 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREPull The Trigger & JumpThe #1 thing that holds most of us back from elevating ourselves is FEAR. It definitely has held me back in multiple areas over the years and any time I finally pull the trigger and face "it" (whatever that is)  I always feel MOORE free than I did before hand. Fear has 2 meanings,  Forget everything and run or Face everything and rise Essentially, any time you are met with something that scares you, challenges you, or pushes you out of your comfort zone... You either ch...
2022-07-2505 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREThe Power of ForgivenessForgiveness is for you, not for them. Often times when someone doesn't meet our expectations or wrongs us, our first reaction is hurt followed up by the good ole emotion.. ANGER.  How dare they? After all I've done for them? How could they hurt me?  I've operated in that manner far Moore than I would like to admit to. That anger took form in various ways that only hurt myself in the long run. However, I've found a whole new path while on my journey of healing and cleaning up the wreckage of my past.  ...
2022-07-1805 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachIch hatte viel Bekümmernis (BWV 21): soprano ariaAll Bach arias are duets. This is the first of two episodes on BWV 21, which is one of Bach's earlier works.  It's a cantata rich with meaning, with biblical truths spread out from the Psalms to Revelation.  And, Alex has a revelation of his own about Bach arias -- sparked by this very piece. Performance of this cantata by the Netherlands Bach Society (Shunske Sato, director): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGT0iPpU9is
2022-07-1826 minGET MOORE
GET MOORESeason's Change, So Do YouWelcome back to Get Moore out of life with Alex Christian Moore. The past 10 weeks have been full of learning lessons, curve balls, & winning. I've made some pretty BIG changes in my life & I can't wait to share my experience, strength, & hope with you all. Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifications to be alerted/reminded every time a new episode releases.  This season, I encourage you to find one or two things & focus on it for the next 10 weeks while you and I both continue to learn, grow, challenge ourselves, & strive to Get Moore Out Of T...
2022-07-1305 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in B minor: Cum sancto spirituListener Alysse requested this triumphant moment from the energetic "Cum sancto spiritu" -- which happens to be Alex's favorite movement of the Mass in B minor.  This movement is full of verve and rhythmic complexity.  In this episode, we marvel at these rhythms and how they manifest in the two fugues.  And, along with listener Alysse, we stand awe and admiration of the mind that brought this music into the world. Netherlands Bach society performs Mass in B minor, led by Jos van Veldhoven -- link takes you straight to the movement we discuss in the episode: ...
2022-07-0425 minDesign Meets Business
Design Meets BusinessAlex Cuthbert of Gojek on Leading Design OrganisationsGet your notebooks out for this conversation, because Alex is sharing all about his experience leading design organisations, and about his management style, and about how to frame design at the C-level.Connect with AlexLinkedIn, Website, MediumSelected links from the episodeThe value of design at the C-level
2022-06-1051 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 4: movement 2Episode 2 of our miniseries on Brandenburg 4. In this episode: JAZZ? We talk a bit about jazz harmony and how it shares some foundational chord progressions with baroque music.  We also pick apart a couple of measures from this twisty, moody movement, and we put them back together in a couple of different configurations, just like how Bach did it when he composed -- assembling the puzzle pieces to create the finished work, a machine of clockwork precision and beauty. See movement 2 of Brandenburg 4, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society, led by Shunske Sato: h...
2022-05-2323 minGET MOORE
GET MOORESelf Care vs Self ImprovementWhat is self care to you? What makes you happy?  Questions that I encourage you to ask yourself.  I was relaxing by the pool when a client actually shared with me what her therapist had told her & it was so powerful that I decided to share it with you all. Get Moore's whole mission is to see you challenge yourself, hit goals, grow past limiting beliefs, & ultimately build a life that YOU love to live. That's a whole lot of self improvement work. So, for a long time I believed that doing al...
2022-04-2514 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREMonday MotivationHappy Monday folks,  Some may ask, why are you saying happy Monday? It's because I'm excited for what this week has in store for me. I believe Mondays are the BEST and most important day of our week. Why you ask? Mondays are meant to be our thermostat for the temperature of the week. So It's almost like you're getting to control how your week is going to be, by showing up on a Monday for yourself, your responsibilities, and others. One day holds a lot of potential. Busy schedule? A...
2022-04-1819 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREThe #1 thing holding YOU backTo every problem, there is a solution. So what if I told you, you have the solution to every problem you have? In my experience, I've found that most problems you have aren't even the real problem. They only appear that way to you. Just trust me and follow me on this.  What if I told you, YOU are the problem. NOT everything and everyone else around you. Now I know, we have things out of our control that appears to be problematic f...
2022-04-1115 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREFrom Victim to VictoriousOn this week's episode I announce the winner of last month's giveaway & unpack the night that changed my life. I cover all the details of being carjacked, robbed, & held at gunpoint. I get raw, open, & honest about the whole experience.  Some highlight topics of this week's episode: Acceptance, Awareness NOT Fear, Gratitude is the Attitude, Power of Prayer, Grace/Forgiveness to those who wrong me, Doing the next right thing, Going from victim to victorious, & MOORE. I refuse to be a victim to life any longer. YES, what happened is u...
2022-04-0430 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREHome is Where the Heart isAfter a spur of the moment trip to my home town Kosciusko, Ms to visit family...  A conversation with my grandmother sparked the idea of her being my first Co host on the podcast. I wanted to share an intimate look into my roots and the type of family I have. We don't come from much, but we bring so much MOORE to the table than many others.  I'm so grateful to have this woman in my life & I'm excited for you all to meet my nanny. She is a believer, a mother, a wife, a grandmother, a teacher, a sis...
2022-03-2831 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSt. John Passion: ”Herr, unser Herrscher” opening chorusToday we take our first dive into the St. John Passion.  In the very first measure of music, the strikingly twisted sounds of the oboes in harsh dissonances calls to mind the pain and anguish of the Passion story.  The scene is set for Good Friday. Bach's St. John Passion, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society, conducted by Jos van Veldhoven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMf9XDQBAaI Article on the St. John Passion by Alex Ross (quoted in this episode from 0:41 - 1:49): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/02/bachs-holy-dread ...
2022-03-2825 minGET MOORE
GET MOORELiving My TruthWhat goes from the heart, goes to the heart.  I needed to speak from the heart today. I didn't write this episode out or even edit it. I don't ever want to forget the reason why I do what I do. I am practicing everything I preach by getting honest, open, & being transparent about myself. I will continue to speak truth, walk in my light, share experience, strength, & hope along the way.  I pray that anyone and everyone finds their path & walks unapologetically down the road to happiness. We only get one chance at li...
2022-03-2122 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREWhat is a life coach?Have you ever heard the term life coach & thought: What could they give me that I can't give myself? What exactly is a life coach? Is it like therapy? How often do you meet? How is it different than counseling/therapy? If you've ever had these questions, don't feel bad. Every question is completely valid, so its my job to educate, inform, & inspire along the way. Inside and outside the sessions. I've also been asked before, "why do you give away information for free...
2022-03-1407 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSt. Matthew Passion: ”Aus Liebe” aria (mvt. 49)Sometimes the simplest expression is the most powerful.  At a pivotal point in the intimidating and complex St. Matthew Passion, Bach places this strikingly stark, simple, yet devastating piece of music.  We discuss how the sparse instrumentation, with its lack of bass sounds, leaves the listener unmoored, feeling the vulnerability of the soloist's emotion.  And Alex talks about a "moment of West Wing", so to speak. St. Matthew Passion, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society (this link takes you directly to the "Aus Liebe" aria, with soprano Griet de Geyter): https://youtu.be/ZwVW1ttVhuQ?t=6...
2022-03-1427 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREA Winning MindsetDO you ever wonder: How some people just make things happen?  How they always seem like they are winning? How you can get to where they are in life? Well, here's a secret. NO ONE knows the outcome of taking the first step. I didn't know the direction I was heading when I decided to write down the words GET MOORE in a notebook one day 2 years ago. It all started with a thought & from there I followed the formula listed below to get it off the ground. M...
2022-03-0708 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREPeace vs PainI truly believe each of you want inner peace, MOORE than you want happiness. HERE'S WHY. (HAPPINESS is a choice. PEACE is a state of mind) *Both are free You can have happiness & still not have peace in my opinion. Happiness is a choice based off of an emotion that often comes and goes. However, If you have peace.. you are 9/10 times happier... despite the destination or outcome of anything. If you live a lifestyle that's Moore about healthy actions & healthy perspectives, you fully understand exactly what I mean by that.  I...
2022-02-2809 minGET MOORE
GET MOOREIDENTITY CRISISEver felt like you were in a sinking ship, with nowhere to go? I completely have! This is the story of how I went through one of the biggest storms of my life & it ultimately left me washed up on shore.  The good news is that there's always sunshine after every storm. I was able to build a new life for myself and I quickly learned to leave behind all things lost at sea.  Welcome to Get Moore episode 1. This is an introduction of who I...
2022-02-1907 minGET MOORE
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2022-02-1800 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachToccata and Fugue in D minor (BWV 565)Possibly the most famous organ work ever written, the Toccata and Fugue in D minor is instantly recognizable by its first few notes.  But... are those the notes that Bach wrote?  The answer might surprise you...  In fact, this cornerstone of the organ repertoire has flummoxed so many musicians and music scholars through the generations, it's no wonder that it gets so much attention -- and that's not including the notoriety it began to develop as a piece of stock music for horror films in the silent film era.  It found a wide audience in 1940 when it was...
2022-02-1438 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachNun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61): OvertureAs our second season is beginning, we revisit the masterwork Christian selected for his first moment, but this time we look at the very beginning. The cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland is the regal music for the first week of the liturgical year, but its overture is more than just pomp and circumstance. If we delve into the first few seconds, we will find that the music is all shaped by the Advent theme of preparation and the divine coming down to be human. Advertisers blast Christmas music at us every year -- why not prepare for the...
2022-02-0726 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachViolin Partita No.2 in D minor: ChaconneWelcome back!  For our first episode of Season 2, we dive into one of the great violin solo pieces. And there is a rich well of musical material here in the Violin Partita No. 2. Alex's moment features the technical prowess of the soloist, Shunske Sato -- a bravura section of flurrying fast arpeggiated figures.  But even more profound is the structure of the Chaconne: a cyclical theme that moves from minor to major to minor, and seems as if it could circle around and around, into eternity. Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor (BWV 1004) as performed by Shunske Sa...
2022-01-3129 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachCrab Canon (Canon 1 a 2 from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079)A short, simple piece for a solo instrument -- only 35 seconds long.  Yet it has captured the imaginations of so many people: musicians, philosophers, artists, mathematicians, and more.  It's all because of the unique cleverness of Bach -- showing us here that he can construct a piece that can be played forwards OR backwards... OR both at the same time!  Yes, this piece is actually for two instruments -- one playing it normally and the other playing it backwards in time. Alex recounts the story of Bach composing this piece (and the rest of The Musical Offering), and...
2021-09-2026 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in B minor: Et in terra paxAlex spends one more episode excitedly leading us through some of his favorite music, this time from the "Et in terra pax" movement.  Picking up from where last episode left off, we talk about the beauty and simplicity of the main melody of "Et in terra pax", which Bach cleverly reuses as a fugue subject a bit later.  This is classic Bach -- elegant and sophisticated, joyful and heartfelt, deeply complex and yet effortlessly clear and beautiful. "Et in terra pax" from Mass in B minor, as performed by the Netherlands Bach Society: https://youtu.be/3FLbiDrn8IE...
2021-09-0630 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMass in B minor: Gloria in excelsis Deo"Glory to God in the highest!"  The orchestra and choir burst with excitement and joy.  Alex and Christian talk about the beauty of the Latin language, the huge orchestra (which seems actually pretty small by today's standards), the Protestant Reformation, and somehow Christian even gets a tuba joke in there.  Alex talks us through his favorite moment -- the end of the instrumental introduction, where Bach uses a rhythmic trick to ramp up the excitement leading into the choral entrance. "Gloria" from Mass in B minor, as performed by the Netherlands Bach Society: https://youtu.be/3FLbiDrn8IE?t...
2021-08-3026 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachPART 2: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich...: moments from mvts. 3-5In the second half of a two-part mini-series, Christian picks up where we left off and covers moments from movements three through five of the cantata Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (BWV 131).  At the end of this episode, we play for you all five moments in order.  If you haven't listened to episode 30, you should start there.  This very early work uses arcane sounds and woeful harmonies to call "out of the depths," but it also contains minute-for-minute some of the most varied experiments in voice-leading, rhythm, suspended harmonies, beat units, and final chord pro...
2021-08-2337 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachPART 1: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich...: moments from mvts. 1-2For our thirtieth(!) episode, we celebrate by taking a five-movement cantata and giving you one moment from each. This will be a two-part series; this episode introduces the cantata and delves into Christian's moments from the first two movements, while next week we'll see his moments for movements 3-5.  This very early work uses arcane sounds and woeful harmonies to call "out of the depths," but it also contains minute-for-minute some of the most varied experiments in voice-leading, rhythm, suspended harmonies, beat units, and final chord progressions (cadences) that Bach ever wrote. Are they attempts at an o...
2021-08-1633 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachGoldberg Variations: 18 (canon at the sixth)In our first episode about the monumental Goldberg Variations, Christian shows how to break down a canon (round). Unlike "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," the two parts in this canon do not start on the same note. But we can also learn about how this canon was written by using a different perspective entirely. The recipe is simple: start with a very simple melody; add harmony (at the sixth interval), making the melody into two parts; delay one part by a beat (it won't work without this part!), causing some momentary tensions; decorate everything with ornamentation. Because of the...
2021-07-0529 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBONUS: More Cello Suite no. 1 details with Alec SantamariaIn this short bonus episode, we continue our discussion with Alec but go into greater technical detail. At the beginning Christian narrates the topics for discussion to come. To hear Alec play through the minuets uninterrupted, go to the main Episode 22 at 57:25. To get more context for this bonus episode, we recommend you first listen to Episode 22 in its entirety.  Alec Santamaria is a violist, violinist, and teacher based in Los Angeles. He is the viola teacher at Renaissance Arts Academy and Wildwood Music Camp, and holds the Richard Rintoul Viola Chair at the American Youth Symphony, w...
2021-06-2215 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachJesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (with Eric Clausen)Our first guest episode!  We chat about one of the greatest and most enduring pieces of music ever written, "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring."  Eric Clausen, a Lutheran pastor and Alex and Christian's brother-in-law, shares his perspective on church music and how this piece became so meaningful for him.  We talk about Bach's life as a church musician, how these cantata texts can have more in common with contemporary praise music than "traditional" hymns, and music's enduring power to enrich the soul. Thanks to Eric for his guest appearance on A Moment of Bach! Check out his pod...
2021-05-3144 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 3: movement 2For our second installment in the Brandenburg Concerto 3 miniseries, Christian describes the whole 20-second middle movement: chord 1, chord 2. Well...no, that isn't the whole story. We will uncover much more than meets the eye in this shortest of all Bach movements. It's an automatic "moment" -- no cutting or zooming in necessary.    Brandenburg 3 mvt. 2: https://youtu.be/qr0f6t2UbOo?t=350
2021-04-2615 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 3: movement 1Welcome to our miniseries on Brandenburg Concerto No. 3!  In this first episode, we will talk about the first movement. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are considered by many to be the pinnacle of instrumental Baroque music.  Come and join us as we explore why. Alex's "moment of Bach" comes near the end of the first movement, when the music gets a little low and scary, and the cellos play some heavy metal music. Well, it sounds pretty metal! Stay tuned for the next two episodes in this miniseries, as we continue to marvel at Bach's cr...
2021-04-1927 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachSt. Matthew Passion: "Wiewohl" recitative (mvt. 12)In our tenth episode, we celebrate the genesis of this podcast's main premise. Using a humble and unassuming bit of connecting music from the St. Matthew Passion, Christian shows how Bach portrayed the soul swimming in tears. Love emerges victorious in the last line, where the music reaches a shimmering conclusion. "How can we talk about moments like this?!" That was our question to each other, so that's why we've got a podcast now! "Wiewohl" recitative: https://youtu.be/ZwVW1ttVhuQ?t=1732
2021-03-2923 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachGottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit: sonatinaIn our eighth episode, a very young Bach employs old funereal recorders and viols for maximum heartstring-pulling effect in one of the most sublime few minutes of music: the opening sonatina of the cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (God's time is the very best time). The cantata, also known as Actus tragicus, is a masterwork from beginning to end. It's easy to see why Christian selected one of its many moments. Full cantata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXMUpqSyJJo&t=1083s
2021-03-1529 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachJesu, meine Freude (BWV 227): 9th movementIn our seventh episode, we find lots of remarkable moments from Bach's 11-movement choral masterwork "Jesu, meine Freude". Alex describes his favorite moment: the end of movement 9 ("Gute Nacht"), when all the wandering voices slow down and come to rest on a single, solitary note. We also explore some new ways to listen to music that has multiple voice parts, focusing on the beauty of the inner lines. Jesu, meine Freude conducted by Christoph Prégardien: https://youtu.be/uN5Tt7SAhzg
2021-03-0828 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachPrelude in C major (Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1)In our sixth episode, we marvel at the simple beauty of the C major Prelude, one of the most recognizable pieces of all time. Why is this keyboard exercise pattern with apparently no melody so famous and captivating? Christian unpacks its structure by looking not for a moment in the middle, but instead where the end and beginning seem to touch.    Prelude in C Major performed by Siebe Henstra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCqWH9bKzQE  
2021-03-0118 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachPassacaglia in C minorIn our fifth episode, the church organ comes alive! Alex guides us through the journey of the Passacaglia in C minor -- starting with a hushed, low tune, and expanding into an epic finale that could shake a cathedral. Passacaglia played by Reitze Smits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzBXZ__LN_M And played by Cathedral Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t6xG9bsBA8
2021-02-2215 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachMagnificat (BWV 243): openingIn our fourth episode, Christian introduces the opening of the Magnificat. No expense was spared in Bach’s triumphant and expressive Magnificat, including a force of three trumpets and timpani. Christian uses the Magnificat opening to introduce the baroque trumpet, an instrument very different from the modern-day version. Magnificat: https://www.bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/bwv-243/
2021-02-1514 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachWachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140): opening chorusIn our third episode, Alex introduces one of Bach's most beloved church cantatas: "Wachet auf" -- "Wake up!" The watchmen on the tower are calling! At a certain magical moment, Bach removes the bass instruments so we can hear the bright, ringing voices announcing that Christ is coming to the world. Alex also describes the beauty of the rest of the cantata, with audio examples from the Netherlands Bach Society's performance. BWV 140 opening chorale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqZE54i-muE
2021-02-0818 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachNun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61): bass recitativeIn our second episode, Christian introduces the royal processional of the cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. We celebrate the launch of the podcast with this cantata for the new church year, an early Bach work. But the "moment" is hidden later on, where the young Bach uses an experimental sound: a knock at the door from plucked strings with an unresolved harmony. The voice of Jesus sings "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." BWV 61 bass recitative: https://youtu.be/MzWJsRjanC4?t=571
2021-02-0117 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachDona nobis pacemIn our first episode, Alex introduces a triumphant moment near the end of the "Dona nobis pacem" from the monumental Mass in B Minor, and we introduce the audio centerpiece of our podcast: the Netherlands Bach Society and their "All of Bach" project. But first, we discuss the question at the heart of the show's premise: "Why Bach?" Dona nobis pacem: https://youtu.be/3FLbiDrn8IE?t=6315 Artwork: Sydney LaCom
2021-01-2520 minA Moment of Bach
A Moment of BachTRAILER: A Moment of BachWelcome to A Moment of Bach, where we break down our favorite moments from J. S. Bach's vast output. Join hosts Alex Guebert and Christian Guebert for weekly moments! Ep. 1 launches on 1/25/2021. Recordings provided by the Netherlands Bach Society's All of Bach project. https://www.bachvereniging.nl/en/allofbach  Artwork: Sydney LaCom
2021-01-0905 minProduct Bakery – The Product Management, UX & Design Podcast
Product Bakery – The Product Management, UX & Design Podcast#15 The role of UX in the most played computer game League of Legends - with Alex Wheeler @Riot GamesHumans love to play games! So does Alex Wheeler, Senior UX Designer at Riot Game. Alex spent many years developing the UX for champions of the most played online game League of Legends.  Alex shares great insights about the whole process of developing e.g. a new champion or changes on the client-side for more than 120 Million active users. He touched all the parts from the discovery and wireframing to the development and rollout.  Next to that, he shared why friction in UX and games is so important. Table of content: 0:30 - In...
2020-11-2654 minRaude Wuuscht
Raude WuuschtMontezumas Rache an einem der besten Tage des Jahres!Alles gute zum Geburtstag Alex. Bleib so wie Du bist! :)
2006-06-1300 minRaude Wuuscht
Raude WuuschtTeil 2/2 des großen Biertests!So, liebe Leute, es ist soweit, das Finale rückt näher und die Auflösung auch. Viel Spaß beim Anhören. Alex' Freundin wird uns so schnell nicht mehr auf den Balkon lassen :D Bier, das gönn ich Dir!
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