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The Art of LongevityThe Art of Longevity Season 12, Episode 1: MorcheebaDuring our live interview with Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey of Morcheeba, I found myself at one stage scrolling through my notes to find a description of the band’s sound I’d queried using Chat GPT. I couldn’t find it at the time but here is what it said:“Morcheeba’s signature rich, mellow music became the soundtrack of the suburban homes and chillout rooms of the late 90s and early 00s”.That’s a composite of much that has been written about the band over some 30 years, and it doesn’t really flatter does it...2025-06-2659 min
Art~Whimsically YoursYour love is like a song (2)Your love is like a song
that moves me tenderly
each kiss we share is one
more note that renders me,
into a grateful soul whose so glad
you befriended me
you have banished all my
loneliness and set me free
your love's a genre
no one else can ever sing
Please sing it endlessly
and we will always be
something we'll be
dancing to eternally
so splendidly
just you and me....
It's neither sharp nor flat
It''s in the perfect key
and now as a duet
let's share love eagerly
let our song of love bless
us so pleasureably
...2025-05-0102 min
Art~Whimsically YoursYour love is like a songby-Matthew F. Blowers III
Your love is like a song
that moves me tenderly
each kiss we share is one
more note that renders me,
into a grateful soul whose so glad
you befriended me
you have banished all my
loneliness and set me free
your love's a genre
no one else can ever sing
Please sing it endlessly
and we will always be
something we'll be
dancing to eternally
so splendidly
just you and me....
It's neither sharp nor flat
It''s in the perfect key
and now as a duet
let's share love eagerly
let our song of love...2025-05-0102 min
Song CycleThe One with Jodi GobleStep right up and get learned by Jodi Goble, composer and vocal coach extraordinaire! She drops golden nuggets along the way for how composers and singers can best learn from each other, what's awesome about American art song today and where it's headed, and even her favorite hobby that may or may not involve a blow torch.Stick around for a fascinating #TeamArtSong Mailbag question from Daniel in Stamford, CT and an ensuing discussion on what makes a song a great song, as well as a great Songster in Your Neighborhood shoutout for Mike Brofman and Brooklyn Art...2025-03-2546 min
The Art of LongevityThe Art of Longevity Season 11, Episode 4: My Morning Jacket, with Jim JamesA new album release by your favourite band is an important event. Thank god for this. A new album is a reprieve, an escape, a comfort and a joy. Of course, to experience all these emotions you do have to take the time to really listen. I particularly love that a record has the power to be your own personal time machine. When I first played back the new My Morning Jacket album, simply titled is, I was transported back in time to the late 70s, back to my childhood. A time of albums on...2025-03-2058 min
So Lit Song LitAdolphus Hailstork: Songs (ft. Darryl Taylor and Kenneth Overton)Adolphus Hailstork is an active, award-winning composer with a great output of art songs - and he's another name in our growing list of fabulous composers who studied with Nadia Boulanger! His works blend African, American, and European musical traditions in a unique way that is satisfying to both performers and audiences. We also have personal stories about Hailstork today from countertenor Darryl Taylor of the African American Art Song Alliance and baritone Kenneth Overton.The exciting news from the episode intro: you can order Tyson Deaton's new anthology Songs of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges Vol 3 from C...2025-03-0423 minSo Lit Song LitValerie Capers: Song of the Seasons (ft. Louise Toppin)Valerie Capers (b. 1935) was Juilliard's first blind student pianist, earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees there, and at the encouragement of her brother has gone on to become a noted jazz pianist (if you want to hear her play, check out this YouTube video). Song of the Seasons is her only song cycle, and it definitely should be in the standard repertoire! She also composed an operatorio based on the life of Sojourner Truth.Our special guest today is Dr. Louise Toppin, a coloratura soprano who has sung all over the world, who teaches at University...2025-02-0418 minSo Lit Song LitH. Leslie Adams: Songs (ft. Darryl Taylor)H. Leslie Adams (1932-2024) is best-known for his vocal compositions, with a large output of art songs and song cycles to choose from, and his works have been performed all over the world. His music is accessible to audiences and performers alike, and our guest today, countertenor Darryl Taylor, of the African American Art Song Alliance, offers amazing insight into Leslie as a person and a composer, as well as shows us the deeper meaning in the songs we discuss.Recordings featured in this episode, performed by Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano, Ricky L. Owens, Jr., countertenor, Donovan...2024-12-1727 min
The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano musicSeason 5 Episode 6: "Healing, Heritage, & Musical Transformation" -.Yamaha Artist, Dr. Artina McCain📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY)! "Immerse Yourself in a World of Art Song at the Summer of Song Festival 2025!" 🎶 Learn more about ASPSNY’s festival lineup, workshops, and registration options HERE. In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Wellness,” we welcome Dr. Artina McCain, an award-winning pianist, Yamaha Artist, wellness advocate, and dedicated educator. Known for her vibrant interpretations and commitment to elevating underrepresented voices in classical music, Artina has captivated audiences worl...2024-11-201h 27
The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano musicSeason 5 Episode 5: "Dances, Improvisations, & Songs" feat. Mark Markham - Steinway Artist & Improvisor📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY)! "Immerse Yourself in a World of Art Song at the Summer of Song Festival 2025!" In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations,” we welcome Mark Markham, acclaimed Steinway Artist, celebrated soloist, collaborative pianist, jazz improviser, and renowned vocal coach. With a career spanning decades and continents, Mark is widely known for his masterful range, from performing classical masterpieces to collaborating with the legendary Jessye Norman in...2024-11-132h 03