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Now and Xen089 - Alyssa AskaComposer Alyssa Aska stops by Now and Xen to talk about her microtonal compositions for fixed media and various combinations of electric and acoustic pianos and organs. She draws inspiration from video game music and early music, and often shifts the tuning system used over time for deliberate effects. We talk about software and setups. Exciting opportunity: Alyssa invites you to submit abstracts and/or pieces for the “Enharmonic interfaces and controllers for keyboard instruments.” Here is the link! https://zeitschleife-verlag.com/Verein/organon/symposium/calls/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLzeBRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRaXlyTHNSNEhSQWQ3Rzc4AR4YBapTV6wEs3az4zbp...2025-07-2851 min

Now and Xen088 - Kari Ikonen (Maqiano)Finnish jazz legend Kari Ikonen joins us on Now and Xen to go over the specifics of his new invention, the “Maqiano,” a clamp system that allows pianists to retune individual piano keys microtonally, and quickly, without needing to call a piano technician. For a good idea of what it sounds like in practice, check out his latest album “Al-Bahr” with the jazz fusion ensemble “Wishamalii.” Music: La Eterna Paz [from “Al-Bahr”] Find Maqiano tuners here! https://www.maqiano.com/ New album and other works: https://nordi...2025-06-3037 min

Rich Valdés America At NightJaco Booyens, Xen Sams, Jill Robin PayneWe get an update on the fight against human trafficking from Pastor Jaco Booyens, founder and CEO of After Eden Pictures. Then, we analyze the news of the day with actor, model and radio host Xen Sams. Later, psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne talks about the negative impacts and joins Rich to offer advice in another installment of "Dear Richie." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2024-04-202h 04

Rich Valdés America At NightVance Ginn, Xen Sams, & Lisa W. MillerPresident of Ginn Economic Consulting Vance Ginn joins us to discuss a recent study showing where Americans are feeling inflation the most. Next, radio host and model Xen Sams explains actor Alec Baldwin being recharged with involuntary manslaughter. Then, author Lisa W. Miller tells us about her latest book "The Business of Joy." Finally we take your calls in open phones across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2024-01-202h 03

Now and Xen075 - Saad HaddadIn this episode, we discuss composition and performance with composer Saad Haddad. One prominent topic - the challenges involved working with orchestras and large ensembles playing microtonal music, and logistics of the industry. We also discuss ideas of east vs. west, style infiltration, using minimal sets of pitches, and maqam. Music: Vortex Temporum - Gérard Grisey Vignettes - Saad Haddad Aysheen (demo) - Saad Haddad Outro: Aysheen (demo) - Saad Haddad Saad has his own podcast! (check it out): https://www.youtube.com/@saad...2024-01-1247 min

5W1H Podcast cùng Vũ Kim Hạnh#31 Bí mật từ 5 cuộc gặp đầu tiên | Phạm Chi Lan - Chuyên gia kinh tế | 5W1H Podcast cùng Vũ Kim HạnhCuộc chuyện trò dài được cô đọng và biên tập lại gần 90 phút nhưng đó là 80 năm thăng trầm cuộc đời của chuyên gia kinh tế Phạm Chi Lan, cùng những thay đổi của nền kinh tế Việt Nam, nhất là giai đoạn sau chiến tranh. Trong cuộc chuyện trò với nhà báo Vũ Kim Hạnh trong chương trình 5W1H kỳ này, Lần đầu tiên, bà Phạm Chi Lan cũng kể về chuyện tình yêu, chuyện làm vợ và làm mẹ - đan xen giữa những...2023-11-011h 27

Rich Valdés America At NightKimberly Fletcher, Xen Sams, & Jill Robin PayneFounder and president of Mom's for America Kimberly Fletcher joins us to discuss Texas passing a bill to ban inappropriate materials from classrooms. Next, actor and radio personality Xen Sams comes on to provide an update on the controversy surrounding Bud Light. Then, psycotherapist Jill Robin Payne explains why the number of children seeking mental health treatment is on the rise. Finally we take your calls in open phones across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-172h 03

Everblack PodcastXen from NE OBLIVISCARIS talks 'Exul'The Everblack Podcast spoke to NE OBLIVISCARIS heavy vocalist Xen about their new album 'Exul, the concepts behind the record and the difficulties they faced creating it, the bands line up change, upcoming tour and more!NE OBLIVISCARIS - 'Exul’ is out March 24 via Season of Mist.Order here : https://orcd.co/neoexul***EVERBLACK PODCAST***SUBSCRIBE and STREAM HERE: https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcastwww.everblack.com.auwww.facebook.com/Everblackmedia Thanks to : Deathwish Hotrods & KustomsRW P...2023-03-2329 min

Now and Xen067 - D&D's guideDave Keenan and Douglas Blumeyer have written an in-depth, specific guide about the mathematical principles of regular temperament theory that are groundbreaking in their consistency and explanatory power. We have them on to discuss how the exchanges evolved, de-mystify some theory concepts, and get spicy with terminology. Music [Intro] Dave Keenan - Tumbling Dekany four six five seven nine [JI] [Outro] Douglas Blumeyer - Blumeyer Comma JI Unpump [JI] D&D’s guide: https://en.xen.wiki/w/Dave_Keenan_%26_Douglas_Blumeyer%27s_guide_to_RTT 2023-02-281h 07

Rich Valdés America At NightCarol Tobias, David Hollenbach III, & Xen SamsRich chats with president of National Right to Life Carol Tobias about the annual March for Life held in Washington D.C. David Hollenbach III joins us next to discuss his book "Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Trasforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future. Then model and radio personality Xen Sams shares her story about her encounters with disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Finally your calls in open phones across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-01-212h 08

Video Film Podcast#096 - Happy Xen Reunion - Fast & Furious-festJesse and Adam are joined by extra special guests, Adam and Matt, for the Happy Xen reunion episode to debate Fast & Furious 6 from 2013, directed by Justin Lin and Furious 7 from 2015, directed by James Wan.2023-01-141h 34

Now and Xen058 - Anna-Maria HefeleAnna-Maria Hefele, overtone singing sensation, has kindly graced us with her presence! Witness conversation about the tuning and construction of the intricate and aesthetically majestic Lambdoma project (built by Josef Baier). We also discuss how overtone singing intertwines with various musical ideas (production, style, classical technique, analytically hearing sound, the clash between overtones and 12-TET, glissando and vibrato). Be sure to check out her overtone singing class!Doing something new: for each Now&Xen episode made, I’m trying to create a cover or transcription. For this episode, I transcribed the first Lambdoma performance excerpt on YouTube! (St...2022-03-1239 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 63 – It’s About Time!Welcome, welcome, welcome! Your favourite Xennial podcasters Adam and Matt are back on the mics so you know that can only mean one thing, The Happy Xen Podcast is on! Today we start by taking a look at our Netflix queues, and the oddball recommendations Netflix is making for us. We also dissect the recently announced voice cast for the Super Mario animated movie coming out next year. Plus we talk time management, and whether we’ve gotten better or worse with it over the years. As a bonus, Adam has plenty of tips and helpful advice on the to...2021-09-271h 20

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 62 – The Return to the Studio!Your favourite podcast has returned! Adam and Matt are finally back at the pub, to record their first in-person show in over a year. On this episode listen as the Covidiot talk ramps up, Matt lashes out at Adam for something done on another podcast, and both our hosts discuss what’s been getting them through the summer. Plus we revisit the topic of film releases in this pandemic environment, and see how things have changed since the start of COVID. So dust off that podcast player, make a strong cup of coffee (preferably 8-Bit Beans, or Deadly Grounds Co...2021-09-061h 26

Video Film Podcast#029 - The 13th Warrior - OutlanderJesse and Adam along with special guest star Adam, veteran podcaster from The Happy Xen Podcast, talk about The 13th Warrior from 1999 and Outlander from 2008.2021-09-041h 42

Video Film Podcast#027 - The Big Lebowski - Wet Hot American SummerJesse and Adam along with special guest star Matt, veteran podcaster from The Happy Xen Podcast, discuss The Big Lebowski from 1998 and Wet Hot American Summer from 2001.2021-08-211h 38

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 61 – Disney films: Animated vs. Live-action with Special Guest Katie Epp!We are back! Today on The Happy Xen Podcast, we are taking a look at animated Disney films vs. their live-action counterparts with special guest, (and self-professed Disney super-fan), Katie Epp! Our homework was to watch 3 animated and 3 live action Disney films and talk about what we like, what we don’t and what just flat out doesn’t work. It’s an interesting discussion with each of us having differing opinions on each. Where do you stand on the debate? Break out those clam-shell VHS tapes, fire up Disney+, and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Ha...2021-07-261h 35

Now and Xen053 - Automatic Microtonal Guitar (Tolgahan Çoğulu)Check out our latest conversation with the brilliant guitarist Tolgahan Çoğulu, inventor of the LEGO microtonal guitar and automatic microtonal guitar. We dive into how these guitars work, how they could be useful for playing microtones, the inspiration behind these incredible ideas, and the geometry of making frets tune accurately on a LEGO grid! If anyone listening to this episode wants to sponsor the automatic microtonal guitar, or knows someone who would, please reach out to Tolgahan at microtonalguitarist@gmail.com Music Intro (from first concert w/ LEGO microtonal guitar): I Vrisi ton...2021-05-2444 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 60 – Top 5 Arcade Games with Special Guest Brad Mavin!Welcome back Xennials! Today on The Happy Xen Podcast, we hit the arcade and count down our top 5 favourite arcade games. Joining us on this trip into gaming past is the founder of Deadly Grounds Coffee Canada, and 8-Bit Beans Coffee, friend of the show Brad Mavin! We not only count down our favourite arcade cabinets, but also talk about what makes a great arcade experience, the rise of Arcade 1Up and emulators, gaming documentaries, and much more. So pop in those quarters, challenge your mortal enemy, and hammer those buttons as we take another Xennial nostalgia trip on...2021-05-101h 44

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 59 – Xennial Fancasting: ThunderCats!ThunderCats Ho! On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, Adam and Matt are diving into the age old tradition of fancasting! We take a look at the recently announced ThunderCats movie, and try to justify our dream casting for each of the major roles. From Snarf to Lion-O, and Ratar-O to Mumm-Ra, none of the original lineup is spared! So strap in and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast! Show Notes: What movie? Variety has the announcement of the ThunderCats movie here The ThunderCats Wiki was a...2021-04-261h 28

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 58 – Pandemic Entertainment Survival GuideHello Hello! We have returned for another episode of The Happy Xen Podcast for your listening pleasure. On today’s episode, Adam and Matt catch-up and dive into what they have been doing to keep themselves entertained while enduring the pandemic. Listen as your hosts drop all kinds of recommendations for books, TV shows, films, games, and more to keep you going! So strap in and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast! Show Notes: Check out our friend (and first guest of the pod!), Chris Johnston’s story on how he i...2021-04-051h 21

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 57 – Top 5 SNES Games with Special Guest Jason Anarchy!Hello Xennials! On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, we are returning to our video gaming roots. We are counting down our top 5 Super Nintendo Entertainment System games with special guest, Jason Anarchy! You know Jason as the genius mind behind such tabletop gaming gems as the Drinking Quest series, Millennial Manatees, and most recently, Your Friend is Sad. Join Jason, Adam and Matt as they dive back into the 16-bit glory days, and remember fondly the peak of 2D goodness. So slam in that cartridge, power-up your tube TV, and grab that 6 button controller, we’re going on...2021-03-221h 47

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 56 – With Special Guest Jason Poland, creator of the hit web comic My Dad is Dracula!Hello Xennials! We are back with a very special episode of the show! Today we have web comic legend Jason Poland, of My Dad is Dracula fame, joining Adam and Matt to discuss all things comics and creating. Jason was more then happy to share the ups and downs of the web comic world, and what it has taken to succeed. Besides excellent nuggets of wisdom, Jason shares some great stories while walking us through his comics career path. A fellow Xennial and fan of nostalgia, this was a true treat for us. So buckle in for...2021-03-081h 24

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 55 – Top 5 NES Games with Special Guest Steve JonesHey gang! On this episode we are going back to the 80’s and early 90’s, looking at our top 5 Nintendo Entertainment System games with special guest Steve Jones! You might know Steve as the mad genius behind our intro and outro music. He’s also 1/2 of the musical duo Northern Hearts, and lately he has been releasing some amazing original music and video game covers on his YouTube channel swjonesmusic. Join us as we look at our favourites from a bygone era in video game history, as well as reminisce on the experience of trading games with friends, and rentin...2021-02-221h 52

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 54 – Welcome Back Mando!Hello all! In our first HUGE show of 2021, Adam and Matt head back to the Outer Rim for some more Star Wars action, with Disney+’s The Mandalorian season 2. Spoiler Alert! The discussion goes into all the major plot points of the show, so be warned. Our hosts break down each episode with what works, what doesn’t, and what surprised them. Plus an overall review of the season, and where things could go in the next one, and the various spin-off shows. So strap into your X-wing, and buckle up for another Xennial ride on The Happy Xen Podc...2021-01-132h 12

Now and Xen052B - Subhraag SinghHey all! Since Now&Xen is on hiatus, I wanted to give you some content anyway, so here's the last episode we had on as a Patreon exclusive! I may be releasing select Patreon-exclusive episodes during hiatus sometimes. This wonderful conversation features Subhraag and I talking about Infinitone DMT, an extremely exciting software that acts as the first really practical digital plugin just for retuning synths! Some examples of what it can do? Automate tuning parameters, like fundamental frequency. Shift between subsets of a tuning using similar automation. Calculate beating and de-tuning from a tuning-conscious perspective. For...2021-01-121h 20

Now and Xen052 - Eric EdererWe dissect makam scales with Dr. Eric Ederer, using his fantastic instruments and deep knowledge of theory & praxis. Makam music uses a lot of different parameters to identify itself to its listeners, such as direction (seyir) and where the melody starts. There is a lot of analysis work that can be done in this field, especially in describing historically accurate modulation, and/or listing melodic tropes that indicate certain makams. Part of Dr. Ederer’s research involved recording how experts think about their own playing. We also talk about Just Intonation, the history of the oud, and “improvisation” (or not...2020-12-291h 30

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 53 – 2020 RewindWow, 2020 is nearly over. We made it! This year will go down as one of the most important years of our generation, and one that will be studied and written about in the history books for years to come. So why not join us as we look back over 2020 and try (poorly), to find some positive things that happened in our year in review. Adam and Matt go… The post Ep. 53 – 2020 Rewind appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-12-281h 11

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 52 – Disney’s Announcement Extravaganza!Wow, we did not see this coming. After Disney dropped bombshell after bombshell during their Investor Day 2020, our hosts just had to get together and record an emergency show with their thoughts! So strap in for a very special episode of upcoming goodness from the House of Mouse and join us for a Xennial ride on The Happy Xen Podcast! Show Notes: All the Marvel news from the Disney… The post Ep. 52 – Disney’s Announcement Extravaganza! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-12-141h 42

Now and Xen051 - Dsilton (Georg Vogel)We discuss the origin and style of the polystylistic jazz band Dsilton, as well as the 36-note keyboard that Georg Vogel often plays and the tuning setups. Be sure to look out for Dsilton’s first studio album out sometime in spring or summer 2021! They play a lot of music live that you can see on their YouTube channels. Music Intro: Iwan Baanas - Dsilton Halogenflügel - Georg Vogel Dsilton - Dsilton (Georg Vogel & David Dornig) Malend (neon moers festival) - Dsilton Prismascatten - Dsil...2020-12-1250 min

Now and Xen050 - Robin MeiksinsJoin us for a conversation with Robin Meiksins, flute performer extraordinaire! She plays lots of new music, and as such is familiar with many contemporary techniques. We discuss favorite tuning systems to play in, ways to achieve microtones on the flute, and how notation can be viewed as “representative” of particular schools of thought. Music (all songs on flute performed by Robin Meiksins) Intro: Cassandra’s Song - Brian Ferneyhough January 17, 2020 - Justin Houser Couples’ Therapy - Jacob Barton Soma - Luis Gelgado Outro: Ab...2020-11-301h 03

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 51 – Playing Catch UpWelcome back for another exciting episode of The Happy Xen Podcast! On this episode, our hosts share what’s been going on their lives over the past few weeks, and catch up on the latest pop culture news. Topics include the passing of Sean Connery, the Wonder Woman 1984 release, a spoiler-filled discussion on season 2 of The Boys, working from home during COVID-19 and much more! So strap in and… The post Ep. 51 – Playing Catch Up appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-11-231h 40

Now and Xen048 - Erica dal Bassa, soprano sfogatoComposer-performer Erica dal Bassa is an innovator in electronic and vocal music. We explore varied experimental topics such as bytebeat, singing techniques, narratives, and microtonal effects. One way to explore possibilities of the voice in music is to use resonance to make one’s voice sound either masculine or feminine, which soprano sfogato uses to great effect! Other techniques we explore include overtone singing, Tibetan throat singing, polyphonic singing, and androgynous singing. Music Intro: Love and Distance - Erica dal Bassa Dragonspawn in Space - Erica dal Bassa The Dra...2020-10-311h 05

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 50 – A Celebration!The Happy Xen Podcast is back with the unbelievable episode 50! Not counting special episodes and such, we have hit show 50, so it’s time to celebrate. Before we dive in though, Adam and Matt talk Halloween in the time of COVID, AOC’s impressive debut on Twitch, and the baffling Snyder Cut shocker. Plus the return of our League Update segment. Then we look back at the history of our… The post Ep. 50 – A Celebration! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-10-291h 43

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 49 – Second WaveThe Happy Xen Podcast is back for the start of Fall and what looks like the beginning of the COVID-19 second wave here in Canada. Adam and Matt discuss the latest developments, as well as what school looks like for kids returning during a pandemic. Plus a new segment called League Update, where Adam fills you in on his rise through the League of Legends ranks, and Matt details his… The post Ep. 49 – Second Wave appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-09-301h 32

Now and Xen046 - Músico Nerd (Gustavo Silveira)A stimulating conversation about content creation, electronics, and microtonal controllers! Gustavo is the original creator of the XT Synth, and his channel has classes on how to make DIY human-computer interfaces. We discuss how we would create a microtonal fretless controller type that no one has ever seen before, and compare it to other interfaces. Most of the episode is bonus content on our Patreon, so here is the second half! https://www.patreon.com/posts/046b-musico-nerd-41536053?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare Music The vo...2020-09-1235 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 48 – Giving Reboots the BootDid you miss us? The Happy Xen Podcast returns after Summer break, diving head first into pop culture controversy with the dreaded REBOOT! In this episode we go over what is good, bad, and just plain unneeded with reboots. Plus we get into the differences (and which we prefer) between a reboot, a remake and the long after sequel. Will you agree with Adam or Matt? Or are they both… The post Ep. 48 – Giving Reboots the Boot appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-09-061h 41

Now and Xen045 - Vivian TylinskaVivian and I chat about microtonal tuning systems, building instruments, playing guitar, and metal! Her Bandcamp name is Victory Over the Sun. You should be extremely excited about her upcoming microtonal metal album in 17-tone equal temperament! We go over a few of the demos for this album, and play intervals back and forth on keyboards and guitars. We also crack the code for going viral on Twitter on the side. Music Intro: The Enormous Cosmos (in the cavity of the mouth) - Victory Over the Sun Housewife plays microtonal metal!2020-08-251h 31

Now and Xen044 - Paul DoldenJoin esteemed Canadian composer Paul Dolden and I for a delightful romp through xenharmonic music that sounds alive and exciting. We rewrite the music curriculum, win the candy, gab about psychoacoustics and instrumental technique, and discuss compositional philosophy and craftsmanship. As of right now, nobody is writing with microtonality like Paul, who has spent 40 years writing microtonal compositions by mixing hundreds of recorded musical parts in dense, polished layers. Music Intro: The Untempered Orchestra (I) - Paul Dolden Shaynamic Sunshine - Paul Dolden Midnight to Morocco - Paul Dolden 2020-08-191h 56

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 47 – Anarchy Rules, With Special Guest Jason Anarchy!He’s back! After over 2 years, the long awaited return of Canadian superstar game designer Jason Anarchy is finally here! Jason was one of our favourite guests during the early days of the show, so we were so excited that he was able to join us to talk about his new game up on Kickstarter called Your Friend is Sad. Jason walks us through this crazy, (and strangely fitting in… The post Ep. 47 – Anarchy Rules, With Special Guest Jason Anarchy! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-06-291h 12

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 46 – Furious At The FastWelcome back! Well we knew this day would finally come. Adam has watched all of The Fast And The Furious and is ready to let loose! Will Matt be able to keep calm? Is this the end of the dynamic duo? No it’s not, but we certainly did have an interesting chat about the much maligned action series, and you don’t want to miss it! Plus we give our picks… The post Ep. 46 – Furious At The Fast appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-06-231h 20

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 45 – Gaming During The Pandemic, With Special Guest Sarah Wagg!Hello Hello! The world is socially (and physically) distancing, so what is there to do? Joining Adam and Matt on this episode is a returning special guest to talk gaming in quarantine. We sit down virtually with the Manager of the Durham College Esports Arena, Sarah Wagg! Our hosts talk to Sarah about how this pandemic is bringing gaming and esports to the masses via mainstream media, and celebrity endorsement.… The post Ep. 45 – Gaming During The Pandemic, With Special Guest Sarah Wagg! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-05-0643 min

Now and Xen037 - Isaac SchanklerOn this episode of Now&Xen, we talk with electronic guru Isaac Schankler about his relationship with microtonality as a composer, reasons to use just intonation or equal temperament, and creative ways to re-tune instruments during performance to mess with expectation. His piece “Alien Warp Etude,” performed by Aaron Kallay, creatively chunks out the 5 + 7 nature of the keyboard with scales a neutral third apart from each other. Be sure to check out the recent album he put out in March to help with the coronavirus, “Songs To Wash Your Hands To!” Music Intro: Alien War...2020-04-291h 07

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 44 – MCU March Madness!Hello True Believers! March Madness didn’t happened this year, so we have the next best thing with the MCU March Madness! On this episode, Adam and Matt go head to head as they make their cases in the battle between the MCU heroes. Who will win between Hawkeye and The Falcon? Doctor Strange and Thor? or The Hulk and Captain Marvel? Tune in now to find out who is the… The post Ep. 44 – MCU March Madness! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-04-281h 27

PC Games Community PodcastPCGC Podcast 114 - Captains, Controller, Combines!Da Lukas weiterhin abwesend ist nutzen Olli und Tobi die Gelegenheit, kapern die Folge und veranstalten ein spontanes Special zu Star Trek Picard. Dazu wird der neue PS5 Controller sowie die XBox Inside besprochen. Am Ende gibt es noch Tobis Bericht zum VR Titel Half Life Alyx obendrauf. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (0:00) - Einstieg (02:12) - Was haben wir letzte Woche gespielt (mit Doom, Wreckfest und Black Mesa/Xen) (22:12) - Star Trek Picard – Besprechung mit Spoilern (1:08:36) - Corona News mit (ohne) E3 und Cyberpunk Synchro (1:14:07) - No Man’s Sky – Exo Anzug Update (1:15:05) - Vorstellung des neuen PS5 Controllers (1:24:53) - Xbox Inside (1:41:05) - Stadia Pro ko...2020-04-142h 40

Now and Xen035 - Kraig GradyIn this episode, we talk about the instruments of the Shadow Theatre, Anaphoria, and the mysterious Clocks & Clouds. Soar through the sonic sky with us through adventures of storytelling, shadow puppets, standing waves, meta-slendro, metal, wood, sequences, and visual corporeality. Music Intro: To Search For a Trace - Clocks and Clouds US Highball - Harry Partch Landscapes and Contours - Clocks and Clouds Wedding Song - Anaphoria Stolen Stars - Anaphoria Untitled Love Song - Anaphoria Drone 86 - Anaphoria C...2020-04-121h 05

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 43 – Apocalypse (Movies) Now!Hello again! How has it only been a week? Are we in some sort of time paradox? On this episode, Adam and Matt bring you their favourite apocalyptic films to help get you through this pandemic (and boredom!). Each host brings you 5 films that they highly recommend with a world changing event. Plus our hosts decide what future-world they would actually want to live in, and which one they… The post Ep. 43 – Apocalypse (Movies) Now! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-04-0652 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 42 – The New Normal?It’s been a long few weeks right? There is no other way of saying this, things have changed….a lot! As the world braces and endures through the largest global pandemic of our lifetime, we have had to adjust. Most of us are working from home. self-isolating and social/physical distancing from one another. Anxiety is on high, and things are changing by the hour. We at The Happy Xen Podcast are… The post Ep. 42 – The New Normal? appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-03-2755 min

Now and Xen034 - Hunter EwenWe talk with multimedia composer Hunter Ewen about what it’s like to be alive in the 21st century. Microtonality has lots of potential to be used as a temporal flag, to highlight a sense of off-ness, and to expand the sonic world which we inhabit. We also answer questions such as: how does the presentation of music, and/or extra-musical factors, affect the way we perceive it? And just how many times can we mention John Cage in a single episode? Music Intro: Venom, Consumption, and Saturation - Hunter Ewen Ven...2020-03-271h 33

The Happy Xen PodcastEp. 41 – With Special Guest Sarah Wagg, Manager of the Durham College Esports Arena!Hello everyone! On this very special episode of the podcast, Adam and Matt sit with Sarah Wagg, manager of the Durham College Esports Gaming Arena, for an eye-opening interview. Sarah was kind enough to tell us how the varsity esports program and arena came to be, and the part she played in getting that dream realized. Listen as we talk varsity esports, gaming stigmas, college programs and career paths in… The post Ep. 41 – With Special Guest Sarah Wagg, Manager of the Durham College Esports Arena! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-03-051h 04

Now and Xen032 - Robert Lopez-HanshawMicrotonal choral music is exciting and intense! Robert Lopez-Hanshaw premiered a piece in 72-tone equal temperament featuring the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, “vokas animo,” which we talk about here! We explore techniques to train the average choir in singing microtones, out of contexts that use guide-tracks or expert performers. Discover why we need more repertoire that accomplishes this feat. Music Intro: vokas animo - Robert Lopez-Hanshaw Alleluia - Aaron Kister Johnson Outro: vokas animo - Robert Lopez-Hanshaw Socials/Projects: Robert Lopez-Hanshaw: https://www.l...2020-02-2747 min

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 8 CommentaryIt all comes down to this… Thank you for coming along for this wild ride as we head into the season one finale of The Mandalorian, Chapter 8: Redemption! We last left our heroes trapped and surrounded by the mysterious Moff Gideon. How will they escape? How does Moff Gideon know so much about them, and what will become of the mysterious child? Listen now for our Xennial perspective and… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 8 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-02-2551 min

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 7 CommentaryWelcome back! We are here with the second last episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 7: The Reckoning! Mando heads back to Nevarro with his rag-tag crew to carry out Greef’s plan to take out the client and get the Imperial troops off their tail. Will he succeed? What troubles will come upon our heroes? Who is the client working for? All this will be revealed! Listen now for our Xennial… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 7 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-02-1539 min

Now and Xen030 - Sevish, benyamind, XotlaAn in-depth look at the usability and selection of tunings in drum and bass music between these three giants! We talk a lot about the writing process and how microtonality has influenced that. What makes somebody want to use a microtonal tuning in their music in the first place, if not for weirdness? What do we think about listeners noticing tunings vs. what we notice as creators? What is so special about the “aura” and practicality of each particular tuning? Why use an EDO vs. JI? How do we go about the process of selecting tunings - is every tuni...2020-02-112h 30

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 40 – PAX South & The ApocalypseWelcome back, dear listeners! Episode 40 of The Happy Xen Podcast is here to fill your ear holes with audio entertainment! On this episode Matt reports back all the excitement from PAX South in San Antonio Texas. From legendary boardgames, to fantasy epics, hear the full rundown on a great trip. Plus, Adam contemplates going oldschool with his cell phone, by ditching his smart phone and going back to a… The post Episode 40 – PAX South & The Apocalypse appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-02-081h 18

Now and Xen029 - Kite Giedraitis, Aaron Wolf, Spencer HargravesThis episode is an invigorating, aurally demonstrative conversation that took place in Portland, Oregon between Kite, Aaron, and Spencer in September 2019. It’s about the guitar Kite invented that uses every other note of 41edo. Music theory nerds will greatly enjoy this episode! P.S. Be on the lookout for a Jacob Collier cameo... Music Intro: 12-Bar Blues on Kite guitar (played by Aaron Wolf) Friendship and Love to the End (barbershop tag); played by Aaron Wolf on Tonal Plexus and Kite guitar Outro: Modified Kite Guitar Ta...2020-01-291h 11

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 6 CommentaryHey guys! In this episode of commentary for the hit show The Mandalorian, we are watching Episode 6: The Prisoner. This one definitely divided our hosts, as Adam wasn’t a fan of the side story, with Matt however being all in. Mando is seeking refuge from his hunters, and heads to one of his old stomping grounds. Subsequently The Mandalorian gets pulled into a prison break job for some much… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 6 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-01-2544 min

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 5 CommentaryToday we dive into The Mandalorian Chapter 5: The Gunslinger. In which The Madalorian looks to take refuge in a fan favourite location, Mos Eisley! Adam and Matt take you through the episode where we meet new bounty hunter Toro Calican, trying to prove himself by capturing the assassin Fennec Shand. Meanwhile, Toro spots The Mandolorian in the hive of scum and villany, and looks to recruit him for the… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 5 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-01-2034 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 39 – New Year, Same Fools.Happy New Year! The Happy Xen Podcast is back after a much needed break to bring you a Xennial view in 2020! First up we review the heavily anticipated Netflix fantasy epic, The Witcher. Both Adam and Matt have watched the entire first season and are ready to share their thoughts. Likewise, we couldn’t possibly go without talking about one of the biggest (and most controversial) film releases of 2019,… The post Episode 39 – New Year, Same Fools. appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-01-111h 37

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 4 CommentaryWelcome back! In today’s mini episode, we dive into The Mandalorian Chapter 4: Sanctuary, in which The Madalorian and his precious cargo are on the run and searching for a safe place to lay low. Have they finally found that place with this new low-tech planet? Listen as Adam and Matt break down the first episode that might be taking the show in a different direction. So do we think… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 4 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2020-01-0438 min

Now and Xen027 - Toby Twining (feat. Thomas Schuerich & Bill Alves)Join us for a walk in the woods with renowned composer Toby Twining as we discuss his monumental choral work, the Chrysalid Requiem. Our topics include spiraling notation, Ben Johnston, the New York scene, pragmatic approaches for performance, Dies irae, juvenilia, guide tracks, technology, and accessibility. Our first conversation takes place with Toby Twining, Thomas Schuerich, and Jacob Barton, and then with Stephen Weigel and Toby Twining. We also have Patreon-only bonus content for this episode featuring Bill Alves (who analyzed the Requiem) and Stephen Weigel: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-2-7-bonus-on-32885743 Announcement...2019-12-312h 00

Now and Xen026 - Christian KlinkenbergGlacier 2.0 is opera for the future - a polysystemic array of multimedia influenced by jazz, improvisation, and shown on a visual score for all to see. For extra material, check out this episode on our YouTube channel, which shows the parts of the score lining up with excerpts that are played. What a brilliant gathering of musical forces! Announcement: Now&Xen has a Patreon! This podcast won’t be sustainable in the future without donations, so if you like the show and want it to continue, please consider pitching in a monthly donation! Your payments help us...2019-12-301h 18

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 3 CommentaryGreetings! Today we’ve got commentary on The Mandalorian Chapter 3: The Sin. Adam and Matt are back dissecting the third episode in the awesome Disney+ Star Wars series, with as much class and charisma that they can muster! Join us for Chapter 3 where we see a bit more into the shrouded mystery of the Mandalorians. Meanwhile our hero(?) has to make his toughest call yet. As a result, he… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 3 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-12-2135 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 38 – Holiday Cheer!Ho Ho Ho! Holy cow it’s almost Christmas! The Happy Xen Podcast is celebrating the only way they know how, by talking nerdy stuff and debating the ridiculous. On this episode Adam and Matt digest the brand new Black Widow trailer (Hint: One of us was NOT impressed). The end of the Skywalker Saga is here with Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker, and we have theories! We… The post Episode 38 – Holiday Cheer! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-12-131h 29

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 2 CommentaryHey guys! Today we’re back with commentary on The Mandalorian Chapter 2: The Child. We couldn’t wait to get another commentary out to you, so we’re dropping this one now! We’ll be back to our regular schedule programming next week. Until then, fill your ears with a Xennial point of view from the self-proclaimed “biggest nerds they know”, Adam and Matt. Join us for Chapter 2 where we see the… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 2 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-12-0740 min

The Happy Xen PodcastMini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 1 CommentaryHey guys! Today we are trying something a little different around here. Starting this week, and releasing every other week, we will drop commentary tracks that you can listen to while watching the new Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. Get a uniquely Xennial point of view from a couple of diehard Star Wars nerds as they explore each episode of this new story. So join Adam and Matt for Chapter 1… The post Mini Episode – The Mandalorian Chapter 1 Commentary appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-11-3047 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 37 – Birthday ShenanigansHey guys! The weather is getting colder and the year is just flying by! On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, we celebrate Adam’s 38th birthday with some fine Scotch and geeky ramblings. Listen as Matt discusses the launch of the latest streaming powerhouse Disney+, our hosts fall down the rabbit hole of a certain Hockey commentator’s comments, and Adam discusses his Facebook exodus, and how his daily life… The post Episode 37 – Birthday Shenanigans appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-11-211h 24

Now and Xen025 - Amanda ColeOn this episode, Amanda Cole and Stephen Weigel discuss beating in sine tones, instrument design, harmonics, and wine glasses used for microtones among other topics! Music Intro: Microtallic - Amanda Cole Cirrus - Amanda Cole Vibraphone Theories (I) - Amanda Cole Music for Cello with One or More Amplified Vases - Alvin Lucier Node (II) - Amanda Cole Ecliptica - Amanda Cole Outro: Vibraphone Theories (III) - Amanda Cole Website: https://www.amandacolemusic.com/ 2019-11-1251 min

Now and Xen024 - Reilly SpitzfadenReilly Spitzfaden (they/them) composes music for creatively designed acoustic instruments with a focus on timbre and tone color. In this episode, we discuss microtonality in three of their pieces, and an upcoming fourth piece in 14-tone equal temperament! We also discuss different viewpoints about what makes a tuning system xenharmonic, extended techniques, and more. Music Intro: Bones - Reilly Spitzfaden (24edo)Touch - Reilly Spitzfaden (11edo)Resonances - Reilly Spitzfaden (24edo) Each city, a tiny white flag - Reilly Spitzfaden (24edo) Outro: Resonances - Reilly Spitzfaden (24...2019-11-1257 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 36 – Welcome To The World Of WorkWelcome back! Do you remember the dark days of getting your first part-time job? How about the rush of getting paid (possibly) minimum wage, only to blow it on useless junk each week? Well then we’ve got the episode for you! Listen as Adam and Matt recall their epic list of part-time jobs spanning their teenage years. From babysitting, to bait shops and skate sharpening to Sears, our hosts detail… The post Episode 36 – Welcome To The World Of Work appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-11-021h 37

Now and Xen22edo Room TalksThis episode is a tribute to 22-tone equal temperament, since it has been such a special tuning in the microtonal community for quite some time! Yes, “Room Talks” is a parody of the famous “Room Tapes!” Hear Brendan Brynes talk about how he writes, Gareth Hearne talk about theory, Sevish talk about workflow, and Stephen and Thomas talk about metatunal music. Music [all 22edo] Intro: Paul Erlich - TIBIA (additional parts added by Jacob Barton) Brendan Byrnes - IFS - Room Tapes William Lynch - Triadic Superpyth Study in 22edo...2019-10-311h 52

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 35 – It’s Been A Minute!Hey Guys! Well as the title says, (and Kevin Smith famously states), it’s been a minute since the guys have been back to the studio to record a brand new episode of The Happy Xen Podcast! We catch up on comic book movies (well duh), Film and TV ratings, NBC rebooting shows of our youth, Adam’s continued distaste for horror movies and Halloween(?), Matt’s new adventures on Twitch, Spider-man’s (quick)… The post Episode 35 – It’s Been A Minute! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-10-161h 20

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 34 – The End of SummerHello fellow campers! It couldn’t last forever, Summer ’19 is over and it’s back to school and work! Listen as your hosts share their Summer vacation stories, Adam with his family trip across the ocean to England, and Matt with his family trip into Toronto for Fan Expo Canada. Get the answer to questions such as: Do the brits have have a better grocery system then us? Did Sean Astin… The post Episode 34 – The End of Summer appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-09-131h 29

Now and Xen020 - Johnny ReinhardJoin us for an episode featuring Johnny Reinhard, legendary bassoonist and head of the American Festival of Microtonal Music. We shoot the breeze, discuss 128 tuning, and talk about microtonal performance and practice on the bassoon. Other topics include polymicrotonality, improvisation, and playing technique. His latest work in 128-note tuning, “String Theory,” will be coming out soon! Music Intro: Johnny Reinhard - Odysseus 13 and last [polymicrotonal] Kite Giedraitis - I Hear Numbers [JI] John C.L. Jansen - Harmonic Fields [JI] Charles Ives - Concord Sonata, mvts. III and I...2019-09-101h 28

Now and XenUnTwelve '19Which household cleaning supply secretly identifies as a Bohlen-Pierce instrument? Find out in this episode! The annual UnTwelve event brings together microtonal and xenharmonic composers from a variety of different backgrounds. Our discussion focused around theory and practice of each others’ pieces. We also perform an improvisation, and give an audio “tour” of some of the amazing microtonal instruments that campers brought with them to the Gesundheit! Institute. Music Intro: Couples Therapy - Jacob Barton (sing-along version, 15edo) Mirage - Nick Osborn (31edo) Nature’s First Green is Gold - Daniel...2019-08-271h 46

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 33 – Shared UniversesHello listeners! We all know and respect the power that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but what about other shared film universes? Which ones have come before and been successful? Which ones have been a failure? And which ones would we like to see? Listen now as The Happy Xen Podcast brings you our views and reviews of non-Marvel cinematic universes and their future! So click on, buckle up and… The post Episode 33 – Shared Universes appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-08-251h 24

Now and Xen18edo - Bill SetharesBill Sethares joins us for a conversation about the relationship between timbre and tuning. Research from Kevin Hobby and Bill Sethares shows us how to design strings with arbitrary inharmonic spectra. One use for this technique is to make inharmonic tunings sound consonant. An example of such an instrument is the Hyperpiano - tuned to the whole tone scale ("hyper-octave scale") but the dissonance curve of the instrument is stretched to double that of a regular harmonic string. The outcome - the octave sounds dissonant but the double-octave sounds consonant! Tune in to this episode for a lot more...2019-08-121h 09

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 32 – With Special Guest Brad Mavin, Owner of 8-Bit Beans and Deadly Grounds Coffee Canada!Hello listeners! On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, we have a very special sit-down interview with entrepreneur Brad Mavin, Owner of 8-Bit Beans, and Deadly Grounds Coffee Canada (as well as our new hero!). Listen as Brad lets us in on how he made his dreams of running his own coffee business come true, as well as injecting in his own passions of horror and gaming. It’s an… The post Episode 32 – With Special Guest Brad Mavin, Owner of 8-Bit Beans and Deadly Grounds Coffee Canada! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-08-091h 31

Now and Xen017 - Dolores CatherinoDolores Catherino joins us with interesting conversation about keyboard technique, polychromatic notation, the limits of perception, and artificial intelligence. As a multi-instrumentalist and microtonal musician, she often works in the higher numbered equal tunings of 72 and 106-equal, and gave a TED talk about it 2016. We also talk about software and workflow with MIDI channels. NOTES At 13:31, Ms. Catherino meant to say "cents" instead of "Hertz." After speculating about Aaron Hunt's new keyboard, I have been told that Aaron's not changing his default tuning from 205edo to 260edo - the new TPX just had more keys for b...2019-08-0150 min

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 31 – The Marvel of San Diego Comic-ConHello True Believers! It’s that time of year already, Comic-Con International: San Diego! Listen as our hosts run down all the late breaking news out of this year’s convention. From Top Gun: Maverick, to Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, to the enormous panel that was the MCU, Adam and Matt do a deep dive into all the reveals, news and highlights. Plus, find out our host’s Xennial thoughts on the… The post Episode 31 – The Marvel of San Diego Comic-Con appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-07-261h 29

Now and Xen016 - Jude ThomasJude Thomas hosts the only all microtonal-radio program (Xen Radio) on KPISS, so we sat down with him to talk about the challenges of having a multi-genre program and being a selective curator. As a barbershop singer in Voices of Gotham, he is keenly aware of how melody and harmony interact, the unique oral traditions of the genre, and the relationship between vowel shapes, timbre, and pitch. We additionally discuss the connections between melody and harmony in music theory, and what that means for today’s musicians. Music Intro: Jude Thomas - Bells The Wa...2019-07-111h 49

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 30 – A Xennial Guide to PodcastsHello listeners! Welcome back to the Xennial buffet for your ears, The Happy Xen Podcast! On this episode the guys celebrate 30 episodes (give or take), of being on the air. They answer the question “How easy is it to make your own podcast?”, and what makes them delete a podcast from their playlist. Then once the self high-fiving is out of the way, it’s a deep dive into what… The post Episode 30 – A Xennial Guide to Podcasts appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-07-051h 29

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 29 – Back to the Xen of It!Hello, Hello! After what seems like an eternity, The Happy Xen Podcast is back, and we have a lot to get caught up on! We dive into the rabbit hole of Disney’s new found love of the live-action remake, discuss upcoming movies including the newly announced Robert Pattinson Batman flick, Matt details his epic adventure at the Manulife Ride for Heart, and so much more! So click on, buckle up… The post Episode 29 – Back to the Xen of It! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-06-151h 20

Now and Xen013 - The Mercury TreeThe Mercury Tree is an experimental prog band from Portland, Oregon, and we interviewed them in the middle of their Spidermilk tour across the U.S. Spidermilk is entirely in 17-tone equal temperament, though the band have also used microtones previously (Permutations, Cryptic Tree EP). Spidermilk is a particularly exciting album because the band went entirely microtonal on it. On this episode, we discuss the challenges of going microtonal as a successful band, what the future holds, the writing process for these songs, and, of course, the TRI-TAD. At the time of release, the band consists of Ben Spees...2019-05-311h 35

Now and Xen011 - Brendan ByrnesBrendan Byrnes joins Sevish and Stephen Weigel for a chill chat about all things microtonal music. Brendan composes and performs both solo and with his band Ilevens. Important questions are answered, such as: Why do drummers prefer 12edo? What microtonalist almost moved in with Brendan? How might MIDI 2.0 make making microtonal music more manageable? Why is 22edo an excellent tuning for writing pop music? How did Ilevens get together? How do you make sure your band mates play the right microtones and not the wrong ones? How do you play trumpet over 7edo? For that m...2019-05-111h 43

Now and XenEasley Blackwood[10]Which piece of music is favored most by Easley Blackwood’s cat? And which one of his etudes caused people at the O’Hare airport to call him “crazy” when played over the speakers? Find out in this landmark episode! Here, we discuss both the Twelve and Six Etudes, analysis of them, various equal tunings, and chord structures in equal tunings. Music Intro: Easley Blackwood - Fanfare in 19edo Outro: Easley Blackwood - Suite for Guitar in 15edo (I)Easley Blackwood - Twelve Microtonal Etudes (16, 21, 23, 13, 17, 24, 14, 20, 19 are played)Alexander Scriabin - Sonata...2019-05-111h 10

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 28 – 2 the Core of FeldmanHey Guys! We know you’ve missed us, but we’re back! After what seems like forever, our intrepid hosts Adam and Matt hit the couch and get caught up on all things on their Xennial radar. The boys return to Emberwind with their impressions of a very epic tabletop campaign, the Star Wars Celebration news is digested with views on the new Episode 9 trailer and all the awesome Mandalorian info… The post Episode 28 – 2 the Core of Feldman appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-04-251h 22

Now and Xen009 - Ben FuhrmanStephen and Ben discuss interactive technology and the merits of microtonal composition. Within interactive technology comes a host of questions, both about acoustic instruments (will robots be taking over violin players’ jobs?) and synths. Microtonal accidentals, gear, MIDI 2.0, sound masses, and Baroque tunings are are big topics here. Music Intro: Ben Fuhrman - Hypnos (24edo) Outro: Organism Study - Ben Fuhrman (JI with de-tuning) Power Cycle - Ben Fuhrman (Bohlen-Pierce) Socials http://benfuhrman.com/ https://soundcloud.com/bfuhrman Concrete Oasi...2019-04-161h 10

Now and Xen008 - Tolgahan ÇoğuluIstanbul has a long history and a diverse set of musical cultures, which include Anatolian folk music and Ottoman Turkish urban music. With thousands of guitars in Turkey, it was only a matter of time until somebody found a way to play guitar music in the appropriate local tunings using frets. Tolgahan Çoğulu shares his experience playing microtonal guitar and curating a repertoire for this instrument. Listen to find out how to easily play microtonal music on a standard guitar using mini-frets, Tolgahan’s experience with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, how tablature is written, and...2019-04-121h 31

Now and Xen007 - Bruce HamiltonBruce Hamilton and Stephen Weigel discuss technology and social gatherings in microtonal music. Workflow with polysystemic tunings and DAW’s is a big topic here - find out what Dr. Hamilton’s favorite DAW is by listening! Other topics covered include university life, putting on events and drawing in listeners, polysystemic tunings, microtonal evangelism, microtones as extensions of 12-tone equal temperament, and improvisation. Listeners’ thoughts on microtonal music at the university (and non-university) levels and “what makes one a microtonalist” are at the heart of our discussion. Music Intro: Twenty-who - Bruce Hamilton (22edo) ...2019-03-241h 23

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 27 – Marvel-ous news!Greetings true believers! On this episode of the show, Adam and Matt dive deep into the three big Marvel stories that nearly broke the Internet: The Captain Marvel movie release, The most recent (and possibly last) Avengers: End Game trailer, and the shocking return of James Gunn to The Guardians of The Galaxy franchise! What more can be said? The guys were super excited! So click on, buckle up and… The post Episode 27 – Marvel-ous news! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-03-221h 17

Now and Xen006 - Neil HaverstickIn this episode, Stephen and Sevish discuss performance, teaching, and tuning with Neil Haverstick. Neil Haverstick is an experienced country/blues guitarist and composer who has been performing both 12-equal and microtonal music for many years. Neil considers himself a lifelong student and necessary teacher in the musical community - a musician first! He knows many famous performing musicians from various genres, from jazz to rock to country to folk to symphony orchestras to microtonal math teachers (many of them Grammy winners)! We talk about microfest, logistics, how tuning affects form, listener impressions, certain notable microtonal guitars in the...2019-03-121h 29

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 26 – With Special Guest Derek Chung, Creator of Emberwind!Hey gang! After a bit of break (we had to recover from that caffeine kick last episode!), we are back with what might be our best interview yet! On the show we have Mr. Derek Chung, president of Nomnivore Games and the creator of the super unique and amazingly beautiful tabletop RPG, Emberwind. What started out like your standard interview about gaming and game creation, quickly spilled out into life… The post Episode 26 – With Special Guest Derek Chung, Creator of Emberwind! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-03-051h 35

Now and Xen005 - Jack TicknerIn this episode, Stephen and Sevish discuss microtonal guitar music with Jack Tickner, who is a part of many bands and projects and mods guitars into different frettings (Wollongong, Maybe Pile, and his self-titled music)! Topics include accessibility/production, ear training and perception, auditioning scales in the community, the ear as a subjective judge, beatings between tones/spatial variables, and the feelings that xenharmonics yield. Music Intro: The Practice Of - Jack Tickner Outro: Bug - Jack Tickner Jack Tickner - Let's Go Stephen Weigel - Nerdstick W...2019-02-121h 43

Indie Pod: An Indie Games PodcastIndie Incursion Podcast Episode 17: Paragon's Predecessor is coming togetherToday we talk about groundhog day's VR sequel, an indie dev giving money back to supporters, and much more indie games news. If you'd like to stay up to date on indie games news make sure to subscribe and or follow the podcast feed and if you're looking for written content check out the website. https://parallaxmedia.one Links: News Story: GROUNDHOG DAY: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON ANNOUNCED FOR VR https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/02/groundhog-day-like-father-like-son-announced-for-vr?abthid=5c579ac53b9de7527d000fef News Story: Rise To Ruins Developer Returning Patreon Pledges For Double Their Amount After Game Is A...2019-02-081h 38

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 25 -Get Deadly!Hello listeners! Well it took a little over a year, but it would seem our hosts have finally lost their minds! In this very special episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, Adam and Matt decide it’s a good idea to taste test SIX different varieties of coffee from our friends at Deadly Grounds Coffee (as well as their 8-bit Beans brand), in the span of just under an hour. They… The post Episode 25 -Get Deadly! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-02-011h 06

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 24 – In The Year 2019!Hey Everyone! We made it to 2019 with the latest episode of The Happy Xen Podcast! In this episode our hosts take us through the highlights of 2019 in film, TV, technology, gaming and more! Plus, Adam ponders if growing up in the digital age is actually allowing kids to form thicker skins (not literally!), and allowing them to deal with trolls and cyber-bullies better. All this and so much… The post Episode 24 – In The Year 2019! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2019-01-161h 28

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 23 – With Special Guest, Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and so much more!Hello Everyone! For our last interview of the year, we have very special guest Peter Chiykowski, creator of Rock, Paper, Cynic as well as so many other projects! Listen as Peter tells us how he broke into web comics, how his work on his amazing short story book called Postcards From Impossible Worlds came to be, and how he got involved working on the new tabletop role-playing game, Emberwind! Peter… The post Episode 23 – With Special Guest, Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and so much more! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2018-12-121h 08

The Happy Xen PodcastEpisode 22 – The Future is Now!Hey gang! Welcome back for another episode of The Happy Xen Podcast! This week we are back to our original home (Adam’s basement pub), and coming at you with some insight into the future tech we have today. The guys go through their average day 20 years ago, and compare it to today, highlighting the changes in technology that we would have thought was more SCI-FI, then common place back… The post Episode 22 – The Future is Now! appeared first on The Happy Xen Podcast.2018-11-241h 24 $Tribal Rites Radio Takeover & DJ Lennie III\'s Podcast$ Tribal Rites Radio Takeover & DJ Lennie III's PodcastTribal Rites Radio Takeover w/ DJ Lennie III Podcast: #1314Podcast Link - Social Media Links - Coming attractions 2nd Hour/Podcast Extra 1st Hour Playlist: Artist - Song Title - Mix 1st 1/2 Hour Jourdan Bordes & Pony Tech - Auntie Depressant - J. Bagley Restless Mix Ronnie Spiteri - Frequency - Original Mix N.L.B. - Your Lies - Club Mix Bermuda - Going Out - Original Mix Isisnature - Breathe - Original Mix www.beatport.com/release/sunrises…-sunsets/1236853 www.beatport.com/release/mystic-house/1238170 www.beatport.com/release/see-the-light/1237657 Thomas Mind - The Vibe - David Makerz Remix 2nd 1/2 Hour Thomas Mind - The Vibe - David Makerz Re...2014-04-022h 00