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The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayJennifer Whyte: 'Cosmic Odyssey'Hello listeners and welcome to episode 20, featuring pianist, composer, orchestrator, song-writer, musical director, musical supervisor...the list is endless...Jennifer Whyte!Jen is one of the most in-demand musical directors in the UK, having conducted dozens upon dozens of shows in the West End and abroad as well as for television and recording sessions.Outside of her busy theatre schedule, Jen has lent her outrageous piano skills to films such as Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, to TV shows such as X Factor, Pop Idol and productions for the Disney Channel.
2021-06-221h 31The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayBrian Finnegan: 'Flow, in the Year of Wu Wei'Hello listeners, and welcome to episode 19, featuring the whistle and flute virtuoso and composer, Brian Finnegan.When I first heard Brian's music back in 2015, I immediately fell in love with his playing and writing, and his recordings have been part of my staple musical diet ever since.After releasing his first solo album in 1993, Brian and three others founded the anglo-Irish group 'Flook' which for over 25 years has been winning awards and gaining a substantial international fan base with their playful and dazzling take on traditional folk music. Another band, Kan, w...
2021-06-081h 14The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayGavin Greenaway: 'We Danced For Seven'Hello listeners and welcome to episode 18!This episode features a true icon of the music industry, Gavin Greenaway.Gavin is a British Emmy ® award-winning pianist, composer and conductor with an extensive catalogue of achievements: conducting over 100 feature film and television soundtracks, composing for major entertainment and cultural events, and producing and songwriting with chart-topping artists.Gavin has fostered long-standing relationships with many of the world’s eminent music creators, conducting scores for the likes of Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, John Powell, Daft Punk, Andrea Bocelli, George Michael and Sir Paul McCartney.H...
2021-05-251h 13The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayYazz Ahmed: 'Lahan al-Mansour'Hello listeners, and welcome to episode 17!This episode features the British-Bahraini trumpet player and composer, Yazz Ahmed.Ever since she started to release albums as a bandleader in 2011, Yazz's rise to the top of the scene has been unstoppable. Her middle-eastern inspired take on jazz composition has garnered much praise in the international media and attracted fans from all around the globe.As well as combining influences from her dual heritage, Yazz has also been experimenting with electronic music, releasing remixed and re-imagined versions of her seminal albums La Saboteuse and Polyhymnia.
2021-05-111h 01The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodaySeafarers: 'The Lighthouse'Hello listeners, and welcome to Episode 16!This week features songwriter and saxophonist Matthew Herd, the creative force behind the band Seafarers. Their debut album, 'Orlando' was released in 2020 and I immediately fell under its spell. In Matt's words, the album explores Threads of solitude, longing, and an affiliation with the natural world, binding songs, instrumentals, and poetry. Outside of Seafarers, Matt is a sought after collaborator with some of London's most innovative musicians such as former SoundSpring guest Misha Mullov-Abbado , in a trio with Will Glaser and Liam Noble, a duo with pianist Tom Taylor...
2021-04-271h 13The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayAndrew Linham: 'Big Bertha's Quarter To Twos'Hello listeners, and welcome to episode 15, featuring composer, saxophonist and educator Andrew Linham.After studying at Leeds College of Music, Andrew moved down to London to complete a post-grad at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where we met and started playing together.It wasn't long before he started making a name for himself. In 2011 he was a recipient of the Yamaha Jazz Scholarship Award and in 2012 he released his first album as a leader entitled ‘Abandoned Silence’ which received critical acclaim. In 2013, Andrew was asked to write the music to fill the s...
2021-04-131h 16The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayElla Jarman-Pinto: 'This Little Rose'Hello listeners, and welcome to episode 14, featuring composer, vocalist and educator, Ella Jarman-Pinto.Ella is a critically acclaimed composer, described by Classic FM as ‘one of the UK’s most exciting music-makers’. She has had repeat performances of her work by BBC Singers, broadcasts by BBC Radio 3, and was Composer in Residence with Streetwise Opera from 2016-17.Ella was featured in both BBC Radio 3’s International Women’s Day (2016) and BBC National Music Day (2015). She received a further performance and broadcast by the BBC, alongside Dame Errollyn Wallen, as part of a BASCA concert ce...
2021-03-301h 20The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayAnt Law: 'Searching'Hello listeners, and thanks for tuning in to episode 13! Today you'll be hearing from the fantastic guitarist and composer Ant Law. We actually recorded this episode on the 21st August 2020, but in an attempt to balance the different genres we get to enjoy Ant's wisdom nearly 7 months later!Since Ant moved to the UK from Saudi Arabia in his teens, he has built a reputation as one of the UK's most prolific and innovative bandleaders. He has released four amazing albums under his own name, whilst also collaborating on hugely significant and grammy-nominated albums with international...
2021-03-1657 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayPete Letanka: 'Hope and Glory'Hello listeners, and welcome to episode 12. This week we have the creative force that is Pete Letanka. Pete came onto the scene after graduating from Leeds College of Music. Forming a trio and releasing his debut album 'Afrostocracy' on the award winning Zephyr label garnered a great deal of positive press. All the while, he had started working for the Children's music workshop and subsequently his education work has inspired people from all ages, backgrounds and genres. Pete's versatility and vision sees him facilitating composition in youth offender’s institutes, creating jazz ensembles with...
2021-03-021h 15The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodaySara Dowling: 'You've Got My Heart On A String'Welcome to episode 11, featuring vocalist and composer Sara Dowling.After spending 9 years growing up between Oman and Jordan, Sara's family moved to Cornwall in order to provide her and her siblings with their desired education.Loaned a 'cello by her school, Sara made short work of reaching a high level, gaining a scholarship to the Cheetham's School of Music aged 12 and then attending the Royal Northern College of Music for her degree. Sara performed for giants of the 'cello world including Steven Isserlis and Yo Yo Ma as well as performing...
2021-02-1659 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayRay Hearne: 'The Endless Knot'Episode 10 features Ray Hearne, a unique and brilliant musician who spans multiple genres.He is currently best known for his work as drummer and writer in British progressive-metal band Haken. Haken have taken the prog world by storm over the last decade and won the hearts of millions of fans, including myself! Ray's playing has gained a huge reputation, gaining places in the top 20 prog drummers of the millennium in Rhythm magazine and a place within the top 10 drummers in the world on Music Radar. Praise has not only come from the fans, bu...
2021-02-0255 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayTom Green: 'Equillibrium'This episode features a regular musical companion and good friend, Tom Green. Winner of the 2013 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition and 2017 Eddie Harvey Arranger's Award, Tom is a trombonist, composer and arranger described as"a new rising star in the British jazz scene" by Jazz FM. I am incredibly lucky to play Tom's stunning music, surrounded by some of my favourite musicians in his much-celebrated septet.Tom's 2nd album with this group, titled "Tipping Point" was relased in April 2020 on Tom's own record label, called Spark! We'll be exploring a track called 'Equillibrium...
2021-01-1953 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayDr. Mandy Lehto: Part 2This week's episode features writer, speaker and coach Dr. Mandy Lehto. We'll be discussing how we can make 2021 our most creative and productive year to date. Mandy spends much of her time empowering people with the tools and courage to live their lives with more purpose and authenticity, so if you're dreaming big for next year, this is the episode for you! Mandy's work has featured in The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, eFinancial News, Top Santé and CNBC. She also writes columns for Psychologies magazine and hosts her own podcast, The Moxiecast. ...
2021-01-1247 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayDaisy Chute: 'Troubadour Boy'Episode 7 features the immense talent and dulcet tones of Daisy Chute.While her musical roots were born out of her Scottish/American heritage, Daisy has had forays and extensive training in both the jazz and classical genres. Her first album was a critically-acclaimed jazz record released at just age 15. Shortly after, she was enlisted to be a lead singer in Decca’s platinum-selling, brit-nominated classical group All Angels with whom she released 3 albums.Nowadays, Daisy has returned to her folk/americana roots and is spending most of her time songwriting, selling out venues an...
2021-01-0557 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayDr. Mandy Lehto: Part 1This week's episode features writer, speaker and coach Dr. Mandy Lehto. We'll be discussing how we can make 2021 our most creative and productive year to date. Mandy spends much of her time empowering people with the tools and courage to live their lives with more purpose and authenticity, so if you're dreaming big for next year, this is the episode for you! Mandy's work has featured in The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, eFinancial News, Top Santé and CNBC. She also writes columns for Psychologies magazine and hosts her own podcast, The Moxiecast. ...
2021-01-0137 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayAndrew Cottee: 'The Night Before Christmas'Merry Christmas Listeners!!!This week we have a Christmas Special featuring Andrew Cottee and his original score to accompany 'The Night Before Christmas.'As one of the leading composer/arrangers of his generation, Andrew has worked for Sir Paul McCartney, Seth MacFarlane, Disney, 20th Century Fox and Quincy Jones. His work can also be heard on major film and television releases such as 'Sing', 'Beyond The Sea' and 'The Orville' the latter recieving best original score for television from the International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA).Recently, he and his...
2020-12-221h 04The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayJames B. Wilson: 'The Green Fuse'Episode 4 features the fantastic work of James B. Wilson. James is an award-winning composer of contemporary classical music based in Bedfordshire, England. He studied, with a scholarship, at Royal Academy of Music under Gary Carpenter and David Sawer, and also took frequent lessons with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.The focus of this episode is on his piece 'The Green Fuse,' a work inspired by Dylan Thomas' poem ‘The force that through the green fuse drives the flower’ (1934.) I first heard this piece whilst listening to the Chineke! Orchestra's album 'Spark Catchers,' and t...
2020-12-0857 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayJake Willson: 'FanFiction'Today's episode, recorded on the 4th August 2020, features guitar virtuoso and composer Jake Willson. Having studied jazz at Berklee and completing a PhD in classical composition, Jake brings serious artistry to his writing and playing. His performance resumé includes top solo artists as well as West End shows such as Hamilton and The Book of Mormon. With his experience in education through JTC.com, Jake really knows how to articulate his processes and share his approach to writing.Jake takes us through 'FanFiction,' the opening track from his debut album 'A Piece o...
2020-11-241h 20The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayMinihi: 'Tokaido'This episode features musical power-couple Louise Anna Duggan and Zands Duggan, with their project 'Minihi.'They joined me from Louise's home island of Jersey to chat about their piece 'Tokaido.'As we listen to their musical portrayal of crossing Japan by bullet train, we also discuss the blending of classical and electronic soundscapes, the lure of percussion to the minimalist composer and clever techniques to create their signature textures.You can listen to the whole track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4JdKkncTLJUddgTUxUdyM8For more information on this and...
2020-11-101h 09The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayMisha Mullov-Abbado: 'Two Bridges'Rising star Misha Mullov-Abbado takes us on a guided tour through 'Two Bridges' from his 'cello concerto 'Evolving Spring.'As we listen to sections of the piece, we discuss the life events that fed into the composition, how to create a balance between improvised and notated music and our shared love for John Williams.You can listen to the whole piece, performed live at London's Barbican here: https://soundcloud.com/misha-mullov-abbado/sets/evolving-spring-for-cello-and-orchestraFor more information on this and other episodes, visit https://www.soundspring.co.uk/the-soundspring-podcastwww.mishamullovabbado...
2020-11-1058 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayTRAILERLAUNCHING 10th NOVEMBER 2020. Welcome to The SoundSpring Podcast, the place where creative musicians share the ways in which they turn their stories, ideas and feelings into sound. During each episode, my guest composers will take you on a guided journey through one of their musical works. This is music, straight from the source.
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