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The Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 36: Y-VES album previewY-VES album release date August 11, 2025Album notes from Lenny: This album follows a pattern though subtle it follows a the seasons starting at the end of winter with Beautiful Day and ending in Winter Solstice. It goes through the seasons of a life as well as despair in Down that Long Road and From Scratch not thinking you are good enough to complete the masterpiece you know you can do and Lifeline where you get someone telling you they will be t...2025-07-2149 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 35: WorktapesWe are back baby! After a hiatus to celebrate weddings a put on a musical, Lenny and Lisa are back with a new episode. We share our most vulnerable worktapes- new songs we roughly recorded before production. We also delve into imposter syndrome and being an artist. Songs featured: You're The Fool/ Freedom Is Freedom Is Freedom2025-03-2437 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 34: Sinners and Saints- which one are you?On this last episode of 2024, we discuss 2 songs from a future album called Sinners And Saints. Sabateur and String Me Along. We also "harp" on the intricate playing of the harmonica and the wisdom of getting older. Happy new year to all of our friends and fans. See you in 2025!2024-12-3132 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 33: A Father's Work Is Never DoneIn this episode, we discuss our father and being a father and the struggle of balancing working and family. We listen to 2 songs from our unreleased album Sinners and Saints, called Tapped Out and The Sins of the Father.2024-11-0433 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 32: Spooky SongsIn anticipation of Halloween we share two songs from our unreleased album Sinners and Saints that have a scary element. Under The Crescent Moon is about a female werewolf, and Universal Key is about Dementia. Hope you enjoy our fun conversation and banter.2024-10-2840 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 31: Politically ChargedThe Process is back for season 4! In this episode we talk about two new songs from an unreleased album we are currently working on called Sinners and Saints. We reveal our song that took and unexpected political turn called Dr. Destruction and our spaghetti western story called Justice. As usual we have fun banter and fond memories of movies we have seen and songs we know. Join us!2024-10-2137 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 30: Painting Life In Pictures With Yochi Yakir AvinIn this season finale we are diving into the collaborative project between our sister Yochi Yakir Avin the visual artist and Lisa the musician.For more info on this project go to https://www.artscalendar.com/event/painting-life-in-pictures/?hub=1https://www.yochiyakiravin.com/https://lisayves.com/Sign up for Yochi's newsletter or follow her on socials@yochiyakiravinPainting Life In Pictures- free admissionAugust 30 - reception at 6 PM, show at 7August 31- 7 PM showQ&A to followBonus- free CD for audience members2024-08-0547 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 29: Good TimesIn this episode we are focusing in on having Good Times and finding our Happy Place. These 2 songs appear on Lisa's 2024 release S.U.P.A. Natural.All music is available on streaming platforms.2024-07-2926 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 28: Mothers AdviceWe feature two songs that are advice driven. Mama Told Me from the album S.U.P.A. Natural tells the moms out there the importance of telling your kids that they are good. Building Blocks from the album Horrors Like These is a cautionary tale about doing the right thing and having integrity.All songs are available on all platforms.2024-07-2335 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 27: InfluencesIn this episode we revisit two more songs from Horrors Like These. Cyndi and Leisure Suit. These are songs that we were influenced from outside artistic influences.All songs are available on all streaming platforms.2024-07-1531 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 26: Throwback to the SeventiesIn this episode we feature 3 songs from the album SUPA Natural that we re-released this year after the 2020 release called Nineteenseventyfive.Songs featured are SUPA Natural (I'm A Woman), Turntables and Vinyl (produced by Crit Harmon) and Bonus track Side Hustle.Enjoy the vibes and our fun conversation about it. We are our biggest fans :)Also stream our new album Lisa Yves Heroes and Villains2024-06-2138 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 25: More from RayneOn this episode we revisit our 2017 album Rayne with 2 more songs, Long Pauses and Mythical Man. Listen to it loudly!2024-06-0738 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 24: A convo with the very talented musical artist EVOKEToday we have an great conversation with the artist known as Evoke. We talk all things tunes, process, mental health, New York City and we get to hear 2 fantastic original songs by Evoke. Adaptation and In Vogue.Alden Groves (they/them), aka EVOKE, is a non-binary singer, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Queens, NY. EVOKE's sound has evolved exponentially over the past decade, reflecting their artistic growth and technical prowess. Incorporating elements of hip-hop, alt-rock, k-pop, R&B, and experimental music, their mission is to evoke visceral emotions and powerful imagery through their music and visuals....2024-05-311h 07The Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 23: Life Changing Events / Horrors Like TheseOn this episode, we revisit and album we released in 2018 called Horrors Like These. The 2 songs we feature are The Kids Are Gone (about gun violence and loss) and Canoe (about losing a parent). We also open the episode with part of the title song Horrors Like These.Listen to Horrors Like These on all platforms.Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/horrors-like-these/1440601907Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rXFVEvdgrjjCu13cJY9A2?si=NT9sOX4KSWiWnSeLQbFmog2024-05-2628 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 22: The Story Of RayneOn this episode we feature 2 songs from our 2017 album entitled RAYNE. Produced by Crit Harmon, the album is a concept album created by Lisa and Lenny about a lost young girl who sings and tries to find her way in the world. The songs we feature on this episode are Baby Bird and Stained Glass. It's fun to revisit these songs and talk about how we created them.Rayne is available to hear on all platforms.Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rayne/1296962650Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ha6kOyiTHTr0a4y4jZ...2024-05-1532 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 21: Memories Old And NewWelcome to season 3 episode 1. We are back and ready to chat some more about our songs. Today's episode is about 2 new songs we wrote. Mixtape and Beautiful Day. we break down some memories from our childhood in Mixtape and Beautiful Day is about a recent memory that Lenny encountered in North Carolina.2024-05-1036 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 20 : Songs That Have More Than 4 ChordsOn this episode we feature 2 songs that are a little more complex musically. Lifeline and Winter Solstice. Lifeline is still in the pop vein but Winter Solstice is more like a theatrical song with complex melodies, harmonies and poetic lyrics filled with winter imagery. Plus a little teaser for one of our new songs called Mixtape.Stay tuned for more great content to come in Season 3.2024-03-2436 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 19: Songs About Healing That Make You Think.Sorry For Your Loss and Thirsty And Wet are songs about the process of healing and they will also make you think.We discuss the creative process behind these 2 original songs.2024-03-0839 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 18: alltheprettythings lead singer Logan TaborWe had an awesome chat with Logan Tabor about his life and band alltheprettythings.Wilmington, North Carolina-based alltheprettythings has combined musicians from bands you might know to make music you would not expect. The multitude of styles and influences that go into these songs will change the way you look at rock music.Anthemic tracks dominate their body of work. “Teenage Lines” soaring sonics and vocal urgency contrasts in some ways with the warm, familiar nature of “I Want You Back” but both have a signature complexity that marks the band’s music.Vocalist...2024-03-0158 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 17: Songs That Start With A "D"In this episode we talk about two songs that we really love. Down That long Road and Damn Right. Both songs start with the letter D and we happen to really like them a lot.2024-02-2338 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 16: Mia Moravis ~ Broadway and BeyondWhen we talk about today's guest, Mia Moravis, we might as well say, "Just find her on social media". We like to say she has her own quirky version of an EGOT ~ she's a three-time Emmy® nominee, a Tony Award® nominee, worked on several GRAMMY®-nominated and -winning recordings, and she's Producer with an Oscar® nominee on Sweet Harmony: The Manhattan Transfer Story—and she's a Remi Award®-winning filmmaker for her documentary, Seeking Heat, about the international artists on David Byrne's Luaka Bop label, one such artist, Susana Baca, of whom was nominated for a GRAMMY this year.2024-02-1756 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 15: Liner NotesOn Today's episode we talk about 2 songs that we love. The Great Piano In The Sky written about the late great musician, Mike Renzi, and Y-VES which Lenny wrote loosely about Lisa and her inspirational ways. These are songs written about people who make their mark on the world with their creative processes.Special thanks again to Jack Rosen for lending us his guitar skills on these songs.Bonus track- the finished Lights in The Sky which we recorded live on episode 12.2024-02-1147 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 14: Mel Fine ~ A New Generation of SongwritersOn this episode we dive deep into the world of Mel Fine, singer, artist, songwriter, producer. You will be delighted to hear about Mel's experiences as a songwriter, and performer. From Berklee College of Music to Mel Fine's Rainbow Room and even American Idol you don't want to miss this fun and interesting episode. I have known Mel for 15 years as their vocal coach, mentor and overall music mom. Mel is joined by Lenny live in their studio. Special guest Grahm Finn on guitar.Featured songs available on all platforms:Like He Gets to Lov...2024-01-261h 10The Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 13: Songwriting in Person - Part 2 ~ We Have A VisitorOn this episode we have a special visitor. Someone we talk about all the time finally popped to discuss songs and music. Plus a new song called Give Your Love Away written by our special visitor. I loved the song so much that I asked if I could record a version of it.2024-01-2531 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 12: Songwriting in Person- Part 1This week we are together in Florida. We decided to record a song from scratch using a guitar and lil' keyboard, usb microphone and logic pro on my laptop. Listen to the awesome collaboration that happens when we get into a state of flow and lose track of time.2024-01-2045 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 11: New Love and Old LoveOn today's episode we talk about 2 love songs. In The Beginning is a song about new love like the genesis of the world and Once In A Lifetime is a song about an older couple that have been together for a lifetime.2024-01-1237 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 8: Spanish Love SongsToday we are ready to dip our toes in the warm sand and sip cocktails by the sea with our romantic Spanish Love Song. Also storytelling takes hold in the fabled Ya Ya Mare where all the townspeople join in on the singing as a Carmen Miranda type tells the story. Spanish love song features stunning guitaring by Daniel Helfman our Israeli talent!2023-12-2334 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 10: Rick Swanson- The Greater American Songbook- Part 2Our conversation with Rick Swanson continues. More great music!Songs played in this episode all written by Rick and Lisa:Try Just Try Feat. Mia Moravis, This Christmas feat. Mia Moravis, Window To My Soul feat. M.A.R.K., Without Love from Sal Valentinetti, Little Valentine, Just One Skin, Coffeehouse version, London Blusion feat. Lisa Yves, Done and Dusted, Produced by Mason Douglas version feat. Allie Louise, One Skin, London Blusion feat. Magdy, If You Really Knew Me, feat. Ethan Conway on vocals and guitar2023-12-1643 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 9: Rick Swanson- The Greater American Songbook- Part 1On this 2 part show, we talk in depth with Rick Swanson, longtime lyricist collaborator of Lisa's in songwriting (23 years!). Lisa and Rick have written over 85 songs together in many different genres and we talk about the process of writing, producing and hiring musicians and vocalists to help the finished product.Growing up in Connecticut, Rick developed an early love for lyric writing through his mother’s passion for the Great American Songbook. He was fascinated by legendary lyricists like Cole Porter, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer, always studying their lyrical structures, techniques and turn of ph...2023-12-1655 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 7: Inspiration & PerspirationIn this episode we discuss one song of inspiration- ROSETTA SPOONBILL, and one song if perspiration- I AIN'T DEAD YET. Both songs are about creative people and their creative journeys- one that ends too soon in tragedy and another that lasts past retirement. Special thanks to Jack Rosen and Daniel Helfman for their beautiful guitar work on these songs.2023-12-0851 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 6: The Hard TruthThis episode explores 3 songs that cover the hard truths about reputation- That Kid is Your Son, not wanting to grow up- Peter Pan, and struggling with writer's block- From Scratch. We hope you enjoy our continued conversations about our creative process. Special thanks to Jack Rosen for his guitar work on From Scratch.2023-12-0437 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 5: George Alien - Space TrashOn this episode we dive deep into the world of Steven George AKA George Alien with his strong ties to Extraterrestrial life. George created a new genre of music called Extraterrestrial Experimental Electronic with his first album release entitled Space Trash. As a creative human/alien, George has many talents in writing and drumming and now he can add music producer and artist to his resume. Laying low during the covid lockdown, George spent 3 years producing these songs which are artfully done with intriguing lyrics that will leave the listener deep in thought about the nature of our planet, whil...2023-11-2234 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 4: Marni Kim - WavesToday we speak with a new artist and songwriter, Marni Kim about her new release, Waves. We learn about Marni's lifelong connection with music and how she took the education route to become a highly successful attorney yet still keeps the creative muse alive in her life thanks to her friendships and strong musical bonds. Marni's new wave/80's sound is fresh and cool.Linktree: Marni Kim musichttps://tr.ee/4tS-yciZZHThe Game written by Marni Rosenblatt and Lisa Yves Waves written by Marni Rosenblatt and Fr...2023-11-2230 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 3: Dynamic Duos, Myths and LegendsIn this episode, we discuss our songs Venus and Jupiter and Heroes and Villains. These are songs about great duos in love and battle. Sometimes these characters are closer than you think.2023-11-2042 minThe Process; Lyrically Inclined with Lisa and Lenny (A Songwriter's Odyssey)Episode 2: Encoded MessagesIn this episode we discuss two songs that have encoded messages. Crazy Box and Haters. Crazy Box is a duet that we both sang on that talks about the current state of today where the world is unstable. Haters is a song about giving permission to people to be themselves and live their truth without worrying about the haters.2023-11-1144 min