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Sean & Dave Make MusicTodd GlassThe hilarious and legendary Todd Glass came over to play (virtually) this month! We talked about how his musical tastes developed, the performers he loves to watch for their showmanship, how he discovers new bands, and his relatively new-found love of ska. We also played a musical improv guessing game and premiered the swing-ska-James-Brown-inspired piece we wrote for Todd to use at his future live shows!
This episode includes:
0:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Todd Glass (Todd on vocals, Dave on bass guitars and glockenspiel, Sean on tenor sax, ukulele, drums, and valve trombone)
2020-12-151h 32
Sean & Dave Make MusicAlize FrancheskaVirtuosic and versatile opera singer Alize Francheska collaborated with us remotely for this episode! We had a great chat about her musical upbringing, influences, and the highlights of her career. We also created a beautiful and eclectic set of pieces together. Instead of improvising, we devised a round robin game and created our tracks one layer at a time.
Huge thanks to Alize and all the work she put into this!
Visit Alize's Website here
Like her Facebook Page here
Check out the Alter Ego Chamber Opera here
This...
2020-10-2257 min
Sean & Dave Make MusicEvan BradleyThis month (well, it was actually pre-quarantine) we collaborated with guitarist/teacher/transcriber Evan Bradley! We talked about how he first got into music, what went into developing his skills and his sound, and how that path led him to working directly with some of his musical heroes.
Evan's YouTube Page
This episode includes:
00:00:00 S&DMM Theme in 7/8 feat. Evan Bradley (Evan on guitar, Sean on drums, Dave on bass and keys)
00:08:27 How It's Going To Be (Third Eye Blind solo guitar arrangement by Evan Bradley)
Improvisation 3 (Evan on...
2020-04-111h 10
Sean & Dave Make MusicNajwa ParkinsPhiladelphia-based vocalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator Najwa Parkins joins us this episode! We talked about the making of her albums, her writing process and what inspires her. We also reminisced about playing Tuba Christmas '05, discussed our shared love of ska and reggae, and recorded songs in both those genres! PLUS, we got to witness Najwa's reaction to hearing Scatman (yes, that smash crossover hit from 1995) for the first time. What a treat!
Najwa's Links: Official Site YouTube Spotify
This episode includes:
****edit: the first release of this episode mistakenly included the...
2020-01-2356 minSean & Dave Make MusicSean Arawjo and Dave Trum (no guest)New music and exciting life updates from Sean & Dave!
This episode includes:
00:10 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum
04:18 Four Miniatures for Flute and Drum Kit by David Trum (Sean on flute, Dave on drums)
15:23 Juice by Lizzo arranged for beatbox flute by Sean Arawjo
Purchase Sheet Music to this Juice arrangement here.
18:16 The Dollop: England and UK Theme by Gareth Reynolds and Sean Arawjo (Gareth on vocals, Sean on guitars, bass, and drums)
Download a recording of the Dollop: UK...
2019-11-1235 minSean & Dave Make MusicAnthony De AngelisThis month we welcome NYC-based composer, music director, pianist, orchestrator, and podcaster Anthony De Angelis! We talked about what jobs we'd have in an alternate universe, what Anthony likes about doing what he does, and about juggling the silly and serious aspects of his career and personality. We also collaborated on a story for Sean's other podcast Not Movies and the latest episode of that show, Who Stole Henry Winkler provides some fun (but absolutely not necessary) backstory for one of the pieces we present here.
Anthony's Links: Website - LMAYAQ Podcast - Instagram
This episod...
2019-09-161h 32
Not MoviesEpisode 97 - Who Stole Henry Winkler? feat. Anthony De Angelis and EJ5000After his beloved Mama suddenly passes (half-way through our first big musical number) a sheltered, damaged man-child played by Bobby Moynihan must leave home for the first time to find his purpose and also the Fonz! He meets up with a con man played by Steve Buscemi, they trek across the country to find/kidnap/save Henry Winkler, and they both learn a few valuable life lessons along the way.
We're joined by guests Anthony De Angelis and EJ5000, the host and producer of Let Me Ask You A Question and we also wrote and recorded a s...
2019-09-161h 02Sean & Dave Make MusicJordan GillisThis month we get to know Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Jordan Gillis from Balitomore, MD! We improvised together, played one of his reggae originals, and talked about a range of topics. We learned about his influences, practice habits, background, and what he loves about making music full time.
Jordan's Website Jordan's Facebook
Brittany Lewis
This episode includes:
0:00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Jordan Gillis (Jordan on guitar, Dave on bass, Sean on drums)
0:00:56 Don't You Ever from 1000 Miles Acoustic by Jordan Gillis
0:19:37 Improvisation 1 (Jordan on guitar, Dave on djembe, Sean o...
2019-08-061h 07
Sean & Dave Make MusicMelissa DunphyComposer/Performer/Host of the Boghouse (among many other things!) Melissa Dunphy welcomes us into her historic Philadelphia home to create some unique and beautiful sounds this episode. We talk about her long and circuitous journey to get where she is today, her compositional process, the current state of classical music, and her plans for the future.
MelissaDunphy.com
The Boghouse Podcast
This episode includes:
00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Melissa Dunphy (Melissa on Theremin, Dave on Percussion, Sean on Bottle and Toy Piano. Two separate takes were superimposed to crea...
2019-07-031h 18Sean & Dave Make MusicBen DiPetteChoir director, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and music advocate Ben DiPette schools us on the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania education system. Ben draws on personal experience and talks passionately about the positive impact the arts have on students. And we made a bunch of fun, silly, and weird music!
This episode includes:
00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Ben DiPette (Ben on drums and alto sax, Dave on keyboard, Sean on flute and percussion)
10:01 School Choice Blues (Ben on vocals and alto sax, Dave on djembe, Sean on banjo ukulele, washboard, bass drum, and...
2019-06-0657 minSean & Dave Make MusicGeoff GiordanoMulti-instrumentalist songwriter Geoff Giordano stops in this month to jam and talk about his writing/producing process, his upcoming album Ultrafauna, and his compulsion to keep making music!
Geoff's Fourth World Radio Site Fourth World Radio Facebook
This episode includes:
00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Geoff Giordano (Geoff on guitar, Dave on drums, Sean on flute, bass, and percussion)
00:11:40 Ultrafauna written, recorded, and mixed by Geoff Giordano
00:31:39 Game of Thrones Main Title Theme by Ramin Djawadi (Geoff on guitars, Dave on drums, Sean on flute, bass, and percussion)
00...
2019-05-041h 04Sean & Dave Make MusicStephen KokasThis month we feature guest artist/producer, Stephen Kokas of Sketch Studio! We talk about the music industry, pop production techniques and trends, and then dive into making some hip hop music, a first for this podcast!
More of Stephen's music: Sketch Studio BandCamp
This episode includes:
0:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Stephen Kokas (Stephen on vocals, keyboard, production, Sean on flute, Dave on BGVs)
9:37 Geronimo (Stephen on vocals, keyboard, production, Sean on flute, Dave on drums)
22:14 Friendzone by Stephen Kokas featuring Jamall Anthony, Justin Aries and J. Mouzon
24...
2019-04-0157 min
Sean & Dave Make MusicDan PardoPianist, Arranger, Transcriptionist, Music Director, host of Pardo's Turn, and old friend Dan Pardo joins us this month! We talk about his musical life and the projects he's involved in and improvise five very diverse sounding pieces.
Dan's Website
Pardo's Turn
Limericks of Resistance
This episode includes:
00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on alto sax)
00:10:02 Improvisation 5 - Bluesish (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on beatbox flute)
00:21:39 No One Is Alone (Sondheim) arr. by Dan Pardo (Live performance from E...
2019-02-281h 42
Sean & Dave Make MusicRobert DickWorld-renowned flutist, composer, inventor, and pedagogue Robert Dick joins us this month to improvise and talk about his recording process, his musical path, what he's been listening to lately, making a living by being creative, and lots more!
Explore more of Robert's music, books, and his Glissando Head Joint at RobertDick.net
This episode includes:
00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Robert Dick (Robert on vocals, Sean on flute, Dave on percussion)
09:35 Choose "Beuy's Blues" at Sue's by Robert Dick, Uli Johannes Kieckbusch & Alfred Zimmerlin from their 2017 album @
22:54 Improvisation (Robert on flu...
2019-01-301h 21
Let Me Ask You A QuestionLMAYAQ Ep114: A Hard Row to Hoe w/ Sean ArawjoOn this episode of LMAYAQ featuring returning guest musician and podcaster extraordinaire Sean Arawjo, host Anthony asks if you were high-level in the cia would you tell people close to you all the secrets? Joined by Moot.tv regular Producer EJ expect some top heaviness on this edition Let Me Ask You A Question. The break music this week is Pigeon Love by Nellie McKay, Sean Arawjo, and Dave Trum, taken from Episode 18 of Sean and Dave Make Music featuring Nellie McKay. Continue Reading →
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2019-01-2800 min
Sean & Dave Make MusicNellie McKaySinger, songwriter, activist, and all-around fun human Nellie McKay joins us this month in the first of our three episode run recorded in NYC! We had a blast talking about her musical process and stylistic evolution, our pets, the Poconos, David Byrne, and life in general. We also improvised and wrote some brand new music together. Check out all of Nellie's music and catch her live if you can!
Links: Nellie's Official Website - Nellie's Twitter
This episode includes:
00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Nellie McKay (Nellie on vocals, ukulele, and percussion, Sean and Dave...
2018-12-3158 minSean & Dave Make MusicSmall Episode, Big News!We talk about how excited we are for our upcoming New York trip and announce our next three guests: Dan Pardo, Robert Dick, and Nellie McKay!!
This episode also includes:
07:27 Cincinnati Scrap (excerpt) by Dave Trum
09:56 Flute and Udu Duo (Sean & Dave)
13:23 Flute and Electric Guitar Duo (Sean & Dave)
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2018-12-0219 minSean & Dave Make MusicTara TomsOur guest this month, Tara Toms has been fascinated by sound her entire life and has spent the last several years exploring it in every way she can. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and free improviser, she releases solo music and also fronts a band called Weird Year. Find more by following the links below!
This episode includes:
00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Tara on vocals, kalimba, and electronics, Sean and Dave on percussion)
00:10:09 Improvisation 1 (Tara on vocals and electronics, Dave on bass, Sean on flute)
00:23:38 Improvisation 2 (Tara on vocals and electronics, Dave on...
2018-11-011h 05Sean & Dave Make Musicillumine Part 2This month we bring you the second half of our concert/podcast series featuring David, Jodie, and Kaitlyn of illumine!
They are an innovative and incredibly accomplished trio bringing new life to classical music all over the world.
Learn more about out more about illumine here.
Catch up on Part 1 here.
This episode includes:
0:00 S&DMM+Illumine Theme - Arr. David Mathew Brown (2018)
1:55 Four Miniatures for Flute and Drum Kit – David Trum (2018)
I: A playful, dancing movement inspired by Latin American rhythms. Listen for:
•The A...
2018-09-291h 12Sean & Dave Make Musicillumine Part 1 Our friends illumine join us this month to chat and present new works from our Eternal/Ephemeral concert series in June. illumine is: Kaitlyn Waterson (Mezzo-Soprano), David Brown (Violin), and Jodie Levine Brown (Piano).
David Brown arranged this month's theme and brilliantly incorporated themes from Sean and Dave's pieces (in addition to his own). Tune in to part two to hear how those themes develop!
Find out more about illumine here.
This episode includes:
0:00 S&DMM+Illumine Theme - Arr. David Mathew Brown (2018)
05:17 Improvisation - Illumine, Sean & Dave - Rainy...
2018-08-291h 14Sean & Dave Make MusicJustin ArawjoGuitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Brother Justin Arawjo stops in to collaborate this month! We talk about our shared musical history, Justin's compositional process, and he gives us some music recommendations.
This episode includes:
0:00 Episode 12 S&DMM Theme (Remix)
7:00 "I Collect Fire" by Justin Arawjo
16:21 "Suits and Lies" by Hammers To Fences
24:58 Composition 1 (Justin on guitar, Dave on Bass, Sean on Bells)
32:11 Improv/Comp 2 [Lyrics below] (Justin on drums and vocals, Sean on Guitars, Bass, Tenor Saxophone)
39:41 Improv 2 (Justin on Guitar, Dave on Djembe and Drums, Sean on...
2018-07-1046 minSean & Dave Make MusicSara Murray/SillyheartThis month, we are proud to present the triumphant return of Sillyheart! Sara Murray, Sean's longtime friend and bandmate stops by and talks about music, life, and that time she accidentally called John Stamos 'Jesse'.
This episode includes:
0:00 S&DMM Sillyheart Theme
7:31 Dog Walk
17:28 What Do You Do?
39:38 F*ckin' Hooray
45:17 Wrong Person
50:25 Just Fine
Sillyheart Links: Bandcamp, Facebook
Sara's Business: confetti & co.
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2018-06-011h 01Sean & Dave Make MusicLuke Jiorle and FriendsLuke Jiorle, Levi Jiorle, and Zachary Van Why join us on this episode to talk about Luke's upcomming record, his unique aproach to songwriting, and music in general.
We also improvise, perform one of Luke's songs, develop a brand new one together, and present a sneak peak of the album!
2018-04-3057 minSean & Dave Make MusicAlex BortnichakThis month we welcome Alex Bortnichak, songwriter/bandleader of Eating Club and drummer of The Sparta Philharmonic! We discussed his latest projects, his personal journey as a musician and songwriter, and the joys and challenges of recording outside a conventional studio. We also played some wonderfully varied improvisations, from the snarling and rocking to the beautiful and meditative. The episode includes:
0:00- S&DMM Theme (Sean on sax, Dave on guitar, and Alex on drums)
10:30- “Homing (Told You So)” by The Sparta Philharmonic
30:00- Improvisation 1 (Sean on Flute, Dave on guitar, and Alex on...
2018-02-221h 05Sean & Dave Make MusicAlexander BornsteinComposer Alexander Bornstein joins us via Skype this month to talk about his recent release Schematic, the ins and outs of scoring for film, and the state of the industry (current and future) in general. We also present three pieces we improvised simultaneously from opposite ends of the country and we feature two tracks from Schematic.
Alex's Links: Website iTunes Spotify
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2018-01-111h 09Sean & Dave Make MusicMatt WixsonThis month, we spoke with Matt Wixson of Matt Wixson's Flying Circus! We talked a little about his compositional process, some favorite touring moments, and how hard it is to successfully play good ska. We present a song of Sean's that we all collaborated on, two of Matt's songs, and an improvisation that Sean and Dave did:
0:00 S&DMM Theme version 8 (Punk)
1:21 Wherever I End Up - Matt Wixson's Flying Circus
18:25 To The WhiteS(upremacists) - Sean Arawjo, Matt Wixson, Dave Trum, Zachary Van Why - Mastering by Carl Pannell
36:43 Improvised Duo...
2017-11-3050 minSean & Dave Make MusicEliza WaldmanWe welcome Eliza Waldman this month, guitarist and singer of Eliza and the Organix! We improvised freely, played a little punk, and talked about her musical process. We also got to listen to "Trouble" from Eliza's new album Present Future Dreams: Part I and discuss how exactly the Organix accomplished the uniquely groovy-yet-etherial texture.
Eliza's Links: Website Bandcamp Facebook
Jeff Rosenstock: Bandcamp Quote Unquote Records (Tons of amazing pay-what-you-want albums)
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2017-10-1649 minSean & Dave Make MusicKyle FarrisThis month we welcome our first non-classical guest: guitarist Kyle Farris. He and Sean reminisce about their punk rock high school past, we talk about the charity Kyle directs, and present a bunch of new pieces! This episode includes:
0:00 S&DMM Theme version 6 (Metal) - Guitars, Bass, Drums
4:42 The Drop D Disco by Only On Tuesdays (Sean and Kyle's band from 9th grade) - Guitar, Bass, Drums
9:39 Untitled Metal piece composed by Kyle Farris - Guitar, Bass, Drums
20:58 Improvised Percussion Trio 1 - Djembe, Shaker, Tom, Hi-Hat, Boom-ba, Cowbell, etc.
29:23...
2017-09-1847 minSean & Dave Make MusicLive from Nerdcon + Roof BeamsThis month we bring you two pieces for flute and percussion that we improvised live at the Chester County Library's Nerdcon and one song off the new Roof Beams album, Charon.
Roof Beams Links: Facebook BandCamp iTunes Spotify
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2017-08-3011 minSean & Dave Make MusicDaniel TownsendComposer/Pianist Daniel Townsend joins us this month to talk about composing, "making it" as a musician, Innovative Juggling(!), and life in general. We feature exerpts from two of Dan's compositions on this episode: The Multicolored Tango and Conic. Follow him on Instagram and Soundcloud!
This episode also includes seven improvised pieces for flute, keyboard and percussion!
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2017-08-011h 23Sean & Dave Make MusicDavid BrownViolinist and Composer David Brown joins us this month to improvise and chat!
This episode includes:
FIVE pieces we improvised together
A Red, Red Rose from Opposite Day, a set of comical songs David composed for his ensemble Illumine
A preview of Myrrdin, his recent piece written for and recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu, Haim Avitsur, and The New Russia State Symphony Orchestra
Two samples of compositions from our college years that made an impact on David: No Reservations by Sean and You Can Close Your Eyes To Reality But Not To...
2017-06-221h 04Sean & Dave Make Musicllama/lamaOur friends llama/lama dropped in to improvise with us, chat, and present a few tracks from their brand new CASSETTE TAPE euler ≈ ayler.
Buy it here! https://beltsandwhistles.bandcamp.com/
For the best experience, listen to this episode with headphones.
llama/lama is Quinn Collins and Paul Schuette.
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2017-05-201h 00Sean & Dave Make MusicPilot with Sean Arawjo and Dave TrumEach episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.
2017-04-1156 min