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The Person, The ArtistTPTA14: A Familiar FaceThose who listen to Episode 14 will get to hear an easy, fun conversation with Yonah Laster (JLStudioCreations@gmail.com). Yonah has sung as a member of AKA Pella as well as a group called Bein Hashmashos (https://www.facebook.com/BeinHashmashos/https://www.instagram.com/beinhashmashos/). He's been a part of adult choirs and has made many appearances in various music videos. There are still several unreleased and unfinished projects that Yonah hopes to share with the world. We'll keep our eyes and ears open. Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211 Guest: Yonah Laster https://www.facebook.com/yon...
2022-06-021h 02The Person, The ArtistTPTA13: Franciska- A Small Piece of the PuzzleEpisode 13 was headlined by a conversation with Franciska! Even if c"v you have not yet been exposed to Franciska's music and the messages she's able to relay through her professionally-done music videos, you may have come across The Franciska Show or have heard about her company, Kay Productions LLC. Franciska is all about advocating for and promoting your cause. She leads by example on how to use a platform to impactfully fill a void. She’s constantly looking for ways to maximize her skillset and optimize her reach. I recommend checking out some of her projects. Host: Simcha Kranczer, cert...
2022-05-221h 01The Person, The ArtistTPTA12: What You Have to OfferEpisode 12 welcomes in Shlomo Sonnenberg. Shlomo has already begun establishing himself as a go-to for arrangements and productions... and it’s just the beginning. He continues to work on his craft as he delicately balances his own musical intuitions and convictions while also remaining open-minded as he caters to the client’s visions. Undoubtedly, we will hear big things from Shlomo- as a vocalist, musician, composer, arranger, producer, and I'm sure more. I’m glad we were able to connect BEFORE the bandwagon forms.Host: Simcha Kranczer (Psshh...) simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211 Guest: Shlomo Sonnenberg shlomosonnenberg@gmail.comOutie: “Av Harachaman”...
2022-05-011h 19The Person, The ArtistTPTA11: Understanding Your AudienceEpisode 11 was graced by musician Binyomin Ginzberg (of Breslov Bar Band). Binyomin has had such a vast array of experiences, from performing at all types of events (whether individually or as part of the two bands he’s put together) to releasing albums and even writing and publishing a book. Be it arrangements, transcriptions, or even retrieving nuggets of Jewish music history, Binyomin has so much to offer. I’m delighted that he was able to share some insights with us. Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211 Guest: Binyomin Ginzberg BreslovBarBand.Bandcamp.com http://w...
2022-03-081h 26The Person, The ArtistTPTA10: A Jewish Soul Searching for Jewish MusicIn episode 10, we get to meet Yaakov Wasilewicz (Va-shee-leh-vitch, I think). Yaakov has quite a unique and impressive story and shares some charming instances of hashgacha along the way. It's very fulfilling (as well as one of the primary focuses of this podcast) getting a chance to know and promote a musical personality who is so easy to root for. Yaakov absolutely fits that criteria. Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211 Guest: Yaakov Wasilewicz Yaakov.W.Music@gmail.com https://youtube.com/channel/UCsL-I8jImS5GaBs5cPXyl7AOutie: "Akeida"- Yaakov Wascilewicz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w-Zd3nco...
2022-02-2746 minThe Person, The ArtistTPTA9: Esther- A Woman of Gratitude and DepthIn episode 9, I had the privilege of chatting with the skillful and impactful Esther Freeman! Esther is a force in the female music market and seems to have an endless reservoir of ways to uplift, entertain, and inspire. She is someone who demonstrates the ability to reflect, assess, and continuously grow. Check her out; she'll take you on a soul-tugging journey! Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211 Guest: Esther Freeman http://www.esthersmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/Esthersmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wD1GRjNxackCzQcakF1gl https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjGJocSPO5n8oAYtNw...
2022-02-171h 07The Person, The ArtistTPTA8: A Melody Should Not Be an Afterthought (short)If the storyline behind a song pulls at your heart enough, does the song itself even have to be good for people to still rave about it? If one finds a singer to be charming, have the listeners already been too smitten to give an objective evaluation of the song? At what point does a particular theme or message or sob story become too cliche and too predictable? At what point do people start treating these as adequate substitutes for a strong melody and for clever lyrics?Laugh & like, support & share, rate & review.Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211...
2022-01-1317 min
The Person, The ArtistTPTA: Chazara week!For those who have been genuinely intrigued enough to listen but have had trouble keeping up, enjoy this highlight reel of sorts of the first NINE installments that I’ve graced the world with. It’ll give new listeners a taste of the topics that are brought up, as well as the kinds of tidbits and insights shared by my guests.Chief Everything Officer: Simcha Kranczer 718-887-6211Featuring: Episodes Pre 1A, 1, B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Guests: AY Karsh, Doniel Daitchman, Eli Daitchman, Hillel Kapnick, Mendy Fisch, Ariella Zeitlinhttps://www.aykarsh.com/about-ushttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4sEJ3l64X6hnUFJOOcHI2J?si=wU6ia...
2021-08-091h 15The Person, The ArtistTPTA7: Violin Like That!In episode 7, I had the honor of chatting with violinist extraordinaire and vocalist Ariella Zeitlin (7:00ish - 53:00ish)! Ariella has already performed on many big-time stages and has created quite a name for herself. She's a highly-trained and highly-skilled musician who is a frequent go-to for a vast, diverse range of clients and audiences. Check her out; her accolades are well-earned!Host: Simcha Kranczer, SG (shoyn g'vaxed) simcha.tpta@gmail.com 718-887-6211Guest: Ariella Zeitlin https://www.violinlikethat.comOutie: "Shine On"- Ariella Zeitlin https://youtu.be/sbg1jp8DadEA reminder to share this podcast with whomever you think would enjoy i...
2021-07-271h 03The Person, The ArtistTPTA6: Go Fisch!In episode 6, experienced musician Mendy Fisch (absentee neighbor but avid fan of the podcast) joyfully joins Simcha in another thought-provoking discussion sure to entertain JM lovers.Are there "filler" songs? Is it predetermined which songs become popular and which songs get left in the dust? Would you put a compromised, albeit balanced/diverse team on the court or simply your best players?We'll also hear Mendy reflect on his experiences thus far and learn about some of the musical projects and personalities we should look out for. His unprompted and sincere enthusiasm and praise for the podcast are especially appreciated!A...
2021-07-062h 06The Person, The ArtistTPTA5: What ELSE does Hillel say?In episode 5, we get to hear what can be considered part 2 of the conversation with Hillel Kapnick. Simcha offers some more depth and background to the questions that were addressed while continuing to cross-reference many of the overlapping concepts mentioned in prior and future episodes. Some of the topics discussed are 1) Should an artist make sure to be proud of every project they're affiliated with? 2) Is it the artist promoting the song or the song promoting the artist? 3) How involved should the artist be in the process when he/she already has a team?A reminder to...
2021-06-0339 minThe Person, The ArtistTPTA4: ittmr & What does Hillel say?In episode 4, multi-faceted music man Hillel Kapnick (16:00ish) shares some of his experiences and offers some valuable tips for individuals who are in the early stages of their musical pursuits.In the opener, the term "ittmr" is introduced. Ittmr is an abbreviation of... wait, this isn't Cliff Notes. Listen to the episode to find out!A reminder to share this podcast with whomever you think would enjoy it or would benefit from it. If you have any feedback or guest suggestions or if you’d like to advertise, feel free to reach out. There's also a...
2021-05-2444 minThe Person, The ArtistTPTA3: Happy (belated) birthday, Yerakrak!Pre-shiur prep: "Yerakrak"- AdomShebadumim https://open.spotify.com/track/7GuvU9GAsbwtiyNLgUYgjT?si=54f54242ec024e90https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkMEYQucASs&ab_channel=AdomShebadumimEpisode 3! Simcha is joined by a longtime friend, Eli Daitchman, for the entirety of this episode. Jewish Music seems to have two simple criteria- it should be Jewish and it should be music, right? But can these two terms actually be defined adequately? What are the qualifications? What is the standard? Who decides what the threshold is and/or when someone has breached that boundary? Who...
2021-04-231h 10The Person, The ArtistTPTA2: DD & Me; LGM even in Philly.Simcha continues to emphasize the necessity of both talent and relatability. Singer/guitarist Doniel Daitchman (9:00ish-48:00ish) chats with Simcha about song lyrics, how he hopes to influence listeners, and the types of feedback he’s received.Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.comGuest: Doniel Daitchman donieldaitchman@gmail.com 845-664-5128 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9FJXvytYv1yaQQa3BY5hgOutie: "Behind The Screen"- Doniel Daitchman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqrkcI59biI--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simcha-kranczer6/support
2021-04-1355 minThe Person, The ArtistTPTA- Bonus1: Four QuestionsSome critical music business and marketing topics are brought up. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives on this subject. Let's get some discussions going!Also, in general... Is there someone about to arrive on the JM scene or who is passionate about JM? Tell them about this podcast. Remember to check out the support link and/or consider sponsorship opportunities. Listen and like, subscribe and share, rate and review. Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.comGuest: NoneOutie: "Bayom Hahu", Gershon Veroba (ft. Ari Goldwag) https://open.spotify.com/track/6cRCpgttJwiCeEP6RyfXnd?si=c909304f47d24a73https://www.youtub...
2021-04-0120 minThe Person, The ArtistTPTA1: Four composers, two Bais guys, and some laughsVocalist AY Karsh joins for a phone convo. He shares some of the diverse experiences that he's enjoyed as a performer. AY may even have some news to share, as well...In the opening segment, Simcha takes us back to the early Shwekey days as we relive the emergence of some of his composers from back then. The “You mean that’s the same guy?!” reaction is introduced; one of the underlying themes of this podcast.Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.comGuest: AY Karsh (18:00ish to 1:00:00ish) https://www.aykarsh.comhttps...
2021-03-251h 15
The Person, The ArtistTPTA- Pre1A: Welcome, Overview, Why (WOW)In this introductory episode, Simcha wastes no time demonstrating why he was selected to lead this project and run this podcast. His passion for Jewish music is on full display and he gives you a glimpse of his silly side, as well. Simcha will have to get used to writing about himself in third person. Host: Simcha Kranczer simcha.tpta@gmail.com Guest: None Outie: “Shimcha”, Gershon Veroba. https://music.apple.com/us/album/ani-yisrael/1191643882 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lpzw1OgugI
2021-03-1416 min