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| S1E80: ICEBERG New Music | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:23:30 | |
What do you get when you gather ten composers, all with different musical styles, talents, backgrounds, and areas of expertise? You get ICEBERG. Featured pieces (in alphabetical order by composer last name): Learn more about ICEBERG and follow them on social media: The Etudes Project album featuring Jenny Lin and ICEBERG. Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode early and ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E72: Written in the Stars - Holst and The Planets | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:25:32 | |
Humans have been looking up towards the sky for answers for thousands of years. To this day, humans have held on to the belief that celestial bodies can impact our daily lives, and Gustav Holst saw this as an opportunity for music. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: | |||
| S1E71: Something wicked this way comes...: Verdi and Macbeth | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:26:00 | |
The plays of William Shakespeare have been an inspiration to countless other pieces of art, and that includes composers and music makers. Giuseppe Verdi, one of Italy's leading composers in the 19th Century, was thrilled at the idea of getting to set an opera to one of Shakespeare's plays, something he would return to for the rest of his career; it all started with Shakespeare's terrifying tale Macbeth. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E70: Movie Night (Reel 5): Trick 'r Treat (w/ Cameron Chaney) | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:47:57 | |
Let's kick off this spooky season with a Movie Night! Today, I am happily joined by author and booktuber Cameron Chaney. The film Trick 'r Treat is one of his favorite movies, enough for him to start a tradition of watching it every year with other activities; however, the music of this film is even more special. Besides setting the mood brilliantly, the music holds special significance to Cameron. Where to find Cameron and his work: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E69: Toska Bear | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:13:30 | |
Making his debut after the release of his first album Year of the Beard, Toska Bear has been on the rise as a singer and songwriter. His unique style marries elements of indie pop, synthwave, vaporwave, EDM, indie rock, and hip-hop, and Year of the Beard is inspired by gay culture, video games, and underground music. Featured music: Where to find Toska Bear and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E68: Richard Fay | 22 Sep 2021 | 01:13:21 | |
Richard Fay is a composer who has absorbed the culture of his ancestors and his hometown and embedded them into his own music. With a love for klezmer, Balkan, and Irish music, he had established many various ensembles to perform these musics as well as his own. Featured music: Where to find Richard and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E67: Kevin Graham | 08 Sep 2021 | 01:08:00 | |
Life can take you down interesting paths; you never know if that path will lead you directly where you want it to take you or somewhere you are pleasantly surprised to be. Kevin Graham started his career in filmmaking. With a passion for music stirred in, he turned his career into being a full-time composer. Featured music: Where to find Kevin and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E65: Silas Hite | 25 Aug 2021 | 01:09:28 | |
Silas Hite is a composer with many projects. From television to the concert stage, ambient to folk, Silas has created repertoire for himself that gives everyone a chance to hear his music! Where to find Silas and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Art used for cover by Patrick Whitehorn. Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. | |||
| S1E64: David Dies | 18 Aug 2021 | 01:00:05 | |
Often when music and language are paired together, we simply get lyrics to a song, but every once and a while, a composer will use language in a much more unique way. This week, I’m joined by David Dies to tell his story, discuss the use of language in his music, and the beauty of music. Where to find David and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E63: It's Possible - Rodgers and Cinderella | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:19:01 | |
Originally designed for television, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote a musical that just couldn't be contained to the television. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the events of a surgery and the emotional trauma inflicted by it. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: | |||
| S1E62: Movie Night (Reel 4): Dark (w/ Adal Rifai) | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:54:46 | |
Sometimes the score for a film or a television series is just so perfectly crafted for the show that the music is what you remember the most. In this episode of "Movie Night," I chat with Adal Rifai about the perfection that is the score to the Netflix Original series Dark. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Where to find Adal: Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. View a free video version of this episode on the Alexandrian Media YouTube channel or the full video on the Patreon. | |||
| S1E61: Spicer Carr | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:19:31 | |
Stephen Sondheim. Andrew Lloyd Webber. Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II. These are just a few names you may see shining bright on the marquees down Broadway. Spicer Carr certainly caught the musical theater bug early on, so much that he dedicated his career to writing musicals. Featured pieces: Chance the Snapper: Concept and Book by Rose Freeman; Book, Music, and Lyrics by Spicer W. Carr; Orchestrations, Music Direction, and Conducted by Patrick Tice-Carroll Theme music is by Daryl Banner Where to find Spicer and more of his music: Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. View a free video version of this episode on the Alexandrian Media YouTube channel or the full video on the Patreon. | |||
| S1E60: The Worth of a Name - Satie, Gymnopédies, and Gnossiennes | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:25:13 | |
Sometimes there are simply no words to describe exactly what you want to express. Erik Satie dug deep into the history of language to find words that would best describe his latest works, altering them just a little bit for his own purposes. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E59: Game Play (Disk 3): 8-Bit Music (w/ Daryl Banner) | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:55:36 | |
Why do we find the sounds of 8-bit music so nostalgic, even those who grew up in a time when video games no longer had 8-bit soundtracks? Then, it was used out of necessity, and today it is used to add a level of creativity and to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Composer and author Daryl Banner returns to the podcast to talk about his experience with 8-bit music as both a composer of that medium as well as someone who still enjoys his childhood video games. Theme music is by Daryl Banner Where to find Daryl and more of his music: Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. View a free video version of this episode on the Alexandrian Media YouTube channel or the full video on the Patreon. | |||
| S1E58: Jamal Green | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:01:28 | |
Video game and media composer Jamal Green set out on a journey that he thought would lead him in a very specific direction, but where he ended up, he would have it no other way. Jamal has seen considerable success writing for video games and film, writing the scores to games such as Equilinox, Sizable, Konami’s Skelattack, and most recently TOEM by Something We Made. Since 2019, he has scored two films, first the feature film Aberdeen by Cloudstar Pictures, which can be streamed on Amazon Prime, and second the indie film The Game Between Us. Featured pieces: Theme music is by Daryl Banner Where to find Jamal and more of his music: Listen to this episode ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. View a free video version of this episode on the Alexandrian Media YouTube channel or the full video on the Patreon. | |||
| S1E55: Alan Theisen | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:17:01 | |
The world of music doesn't always have to be black and white. Genres of music don't always have to remain individualized and separate, and composers are not required to stick to writing a specific genre of music. Alan Theisen, a composer, saxophonist, author, and educator, is a man who appreciates all types of music and uses his background to meld genres of music that would often never be considered together, encouraging the new music community to be the best it can be. Featured piece: Ondes et Ombres for violin, clarinet, and piano Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Where to find Alan and his music: Megan Ihnen and Alan Theisen present... Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Run the Town! | Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E54: The Magical, Musical Career of Pierre Boulez (w/ Kevin Fitzgerald) | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:02:24 | |
It’s no secret that Pierre Boulez led a double life as a composer and conductor. Kevin Fitzgerald, a conductor in his own right, has looked up to Boulez as his hero, and he shares his knowledge about the man and his career from the eyes of a conductor. Music discussed in the episode: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Where to find Kevin: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Run the Town! | Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E53: Opera on Broadway - Gershwin and Porgy and Bess | 26 May 2021 | 00:26:18 | |
When we hear the name George Gershwin, we often associate it with jazz or musical theater, but he didn't see himself that way. He saw himself as a standard composer of his time and influenced by the sounds around him. So what does that mean for his opera Porgy and Bess? Or is it a Broadway musical? DISCLAIMER: This episode contains acts of extreme violence, hints at sexual misconduct, and deals with racial controversy. Listener discretion is advised. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Run the Town! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: | |||
| S1E78: Adam Kennaugh | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:11:06 | |
Adam Kennaugh believes that genuine communication between the composer and performer(s) is what creates honest and powerful music. Featured pieces: Where to find Adam Kennaugh and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode early and ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E52: Pearl Yim | 19 May 2021 | 01:06:55 | |
From the United Kingdom, then to the United States, and and now Singapore, media composer Pearl Yim has seen great success with her music all across the world. Pearl talks about her experience in the fields of film and video game composing and the struggles she faced in order to get where she is today. Featured pieces: Theme music is by Daryl Banner Where to find Pearl and more of her music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles | |||
| S1E51: The Ancients | 12 May 2021 | 00:25:33 | |
Music, much like any art form, has been a staple in nearly every culture for thousands of years. We often forget where these arts have their roots, and to better understand the music of the last few hundred years, we must go back even further... no matter how grim. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Run the Town! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E50: The Cello (w/ Steven Chen) | 05 May 2021 | 00:56:48 | |
The warm, rich tones produced by the cello have been a siren to many composers, calling them to compose for the instrument whether or not it was in their best interest to do so. Cellist Steven Chen gives his professional knowledge and opinion on the cello and the pieces written for it! Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find Steven: Video versions of pieces used in this episode: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles | |||
| S1E49: Fallen Heroes - Beethoven and His Symphony No. 3 | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:26:37 | |
In the first drafts of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, there is a name that appeared as the subtitle before it was scribbled out and changed to 'Eroica'. Originally Beethoven dedicated this symphony to his personal hero, a man who would soon instigate his own demise when he crowned himself Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major ('Eroica') manuscript title page: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Eroica_Beethoven_title.jpg Sign up for Run the Town!: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=107817&coupon=alexandrian&fbclid=IwAR22D6jPRj_XOVeDJuHbSgsaFZoPjXLlyYm6l9LvD7aquiKQvVyD1Gv4FqU Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited and get your first 30 days free: getamazonmusic.com/thecomposerchronicles Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Listen to The Composer Chronicles‘ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71QCS9qHoZqMMR6GMooqTR Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E48: Brooks Leibee | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:27:59 | |
Brooks Leibee has dedicated much of his career to the art of film making. However, it is his scores for those films that he is most proud of. In this episode, Brooks shares his journey and gives deeper insight into his world. Featured pieces: Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find Brooks and his music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E47: The City of Dreams - Korngold and Die tote Stadt | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:28:03 | |
Coming off of the success of his first two operas, young Erich Wolfgang Korngold set out to write his third. His success was so massive, that opera houses all over duked it out for the rights to stage the premier, leaving Korngold with the tough decision of who to give those rights to. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited and get your first 30 days free: getamazonmusic.com/thecomposerchronicles Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Listen to The Composer Chronicles‘ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71QCS9qHoZqMMR6GMooqTR Music used in this episode: | |||
| S1E46: Movie Night (Reel 3): Melody in the Film Scores of Ben Morales Frost | 07 Apr 2021 | 01:01:54 | |
Have you ever tried recalling a tune from a film you love and have a hard time remembering what it is? Or, have you been so mesmerized by a tune that you'll never forget it in all your days? Ben Morales Frost, a composer of film scores, is a strong advocate for the use of melody in film music. In this episode, Ben talks about some of his own film scores as well as some of his favorites that have inspired him. Featured pieces: "Swan" and "Stars" from A Beast In All But Name Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find Ben and his music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E45: Evan Kassof | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:20:16 | |
The world of opera isn't all glitz and glam. Opera maker Evan Kassof has dedicated his life to telling stories in a way that gives audiences a chance to step out of the opera house and potentially stumble upon something new in an unsuspecting place. Evan voices his opinions about the opera world of the past and how he is actively pushing the art in a direction that gives more people the chance to see the artform in a brand new light. Featured piece: Act III, Scene 1 from Ganymede 5 Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find Evan and his music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E44: Stories of a Songbook - Ravel and Ma mère l'Oye | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:25:23 | |
Mother Goose has been a staple in many a child's life. Her tales of magic and adventure inspire wonder, and even in adulthood, her stories touch us. They certainly were of great importance to Maurice Ravel, who wrote a piano suite using several fairytales, and was so touched by them that he orchestrated them and then turned it into a ballet. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Purchase a copy of Forests, Flowers, and the French: The Operas and Ballets of Claude Debussy, Paul Dukas, and Maurice Ravel: https://alexandrianmedia.org/printbooks/ Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited and get your first 30 days free: getamazonmusic.com/thecomposerchronicles Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Listen to The Composer Chronicles‘ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71QCS9qHoZqMMR6GMooqTR Music used in this episode: | |||
| S1E43: Trevor Kowalski | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:00:45 | |
Trevor Kowalski, an American composer based in Los Angeles, uses his years of training in various styles of music to compose for a wide variety of projects, collaborating with award-winning filmmakers, international game developers, theater directors, and various arrangements of ensembles. Trevor has been a part of The Composer Chronicles since day one; his music uploaded to the library Epidemic Sound has been in the background of many of these episodes. After sharing his unique career, Trevor talks about the beauty of music by American composers and their influence on his own sound. Featured pieces: Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find Trevor and his music: Photo for art taken by Anna Azarov. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/stephenjtrygar Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E77: Derek Cooper | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:06:13 | |
Derek Cooper is a composer with a deep passion for engaging with his audience. To Derek, the relationship between the composer, the ensemble, and the audience is one of the most important aspects of music making. Featured pieces: Where to find Derek Cooper and his music: Watch Star Wars Music Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCty0Ik_7PJZYxYxQjYZpA Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode early and ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E42: When Worlds Collide - Vaughan Williams and Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:22:58 | |
When Ralph Vaughan Williams was rummaging through old hymnals, he discovered a tune by a composer of England's past Thomas Tallis. This simple tune would inspire Vaughan Williams to write a work for string quartet and double string orchestra, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. In creating this piece he melded two worlds together, the modern with the old, clearing the dust from a long forgotten tune and bringing it to new heights. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited and get your first 30 days free: getamazonmusic.com/thecomposerchronicles Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Listen to The Composer Chronicles' Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71QCS9qHoZqMMR6GMooqTR Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E41: Game Play (Disk 2): Music in The Elder Scrolls (w/ Andrew Shaw) | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:00:08 | |
The music of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, IV: Oblivion, and V: Skyrim turned the tides of video game music composing. Their music sets the tone for the magical worlds that the heroes of Tamriel explore in these vast fantasy games, and musicologist Andrew Shaw has been able to draw narrative connections between the three games with just the music alone. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E40: To the Beloved God - Bruckner and His Symphony No. 9 | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:22:37 | |
So much of the music of Anton Bruckner was privately dedicated to the God he served, but his final work was publicly dedicated to "the Beloved God." Without a doubt, Bruckner's works are a representation of his devotion and unwavering faith, but there's a dark side to his story that is often hidden behind the blinding brilliance of his symphonies, especially his Symphony No. 9. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E39: Barnaby Martin | 17 Feb 2021 | 01:01:25 | |
Sometimes one road leads us down another that we never expected to find ourselves wandering on. British composer Barnaby Martin has been active in the music world since a young age, but it wasn't until later in life that his career as a composer led him to becoming a prominent video essayist on his YouTube channel Listening In. Featured Piece: Christ of Saint John of the Cross Where to find Barnaby, his music, and Listening In: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| S1E38: Star-Crossed - The Musical Reincarnations of Romeo and Juliet | 14 Feb 2021 | 00:26:47 | |
William Shakespeare's beloved tragedy of two star-crossed lovers has been one of the most frequently adapted stories for musical purposes. Composers, such Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Gounod, Berlioz, and even Duke Ellington, have been touched by its heart-wrenching tale since its creation, and this episode gives you a look into the many musical reincarnations of Shakespeare's young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Music used in this episode: Prelude to Love by Peter Sandberg Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E37: A Sad Shrovetide - Stravinsky and Petrushka | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:26:44 | |
Petrushka, Igor Stavinksy's second ballet, is a tragic tale of a living puppet who is treated like a mere toy and brought to the point of madness. Ironically, such a sad tale brought Stravinsky a great deal of success, especially after the triumph that was his previous ballet The Firebird. However, there's more you do not know, hidden behind the curtain. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E36: The Figure & The Frame - Mussorgsky and Pictures at an Exhibition with Notes & Strokes | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:25:47 | |
The day architect and artist Viktor Hartmann died was a sad one. It was especially hard for composer Modest Mussorgsky, who's opera Boris Godunov was one of Hartmann's favorite works. After an exhibition of Hartmann's art, Mussorgsky was moved to write a piano suite based on his experience there, Pictures at an Exhibition. This episode features Izaac and KC from the podcast Notes & Strokes. Together, we explore this piano masterpiece and the art that one may have seen at the exhibition. Pictures at an Exhibition was recorded by Chiara Bertoglio. The art: Where to find Notes & Strokes: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia | |||
| S1E35: Spirit Playing - Scriabin and Le Poème de l'extase (Symphony No. 4) | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:27:06 | |
During his most active years as a member of the Theosophical Society, Alexander Scriabin aimed to follow a spirit on it journey to the Time of Ecstasy via a three-hundred line poem that would eventually be set to music, Le Poème de l'extase (Symphony No. 4). Excerpt from Le Poème de l'extase was read by Brian Edwards. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E34: J. M. Gerraughty | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:12:13 | |
American composer J. M. Gerraughty informs listeners that the path to becoming a composer is sometimes the road less traveled. He shares the struggles of trying to maintain balance between working a full time job, raising a family, and keeping up with promoting his work on social media, but composition is always there as a creative outlet for him. Sometimes the passion is all the reason to keep doing what we love. Featured piece: Slant of Light Where to find J. M. and his music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| Movie Night (Reel 6): Spitfire and Rogue (w/ Brooks Leibee) | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:21:16 | |
On this episode of Movie Night, Brooks Leibee joins me once again to chat about Chris Roe's score for the 2018 documentary Spitfire and François Tetaz's score for the 2007 horror/thriller film Rogue. Grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get comfy! Watch Spitfire and Rogue (click on the titles to watch the films). Where to find Brooks and his projects: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode early and ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E32: Repose en paix - Fauré and His Requiem | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:23:00 | |
A Requiem, a Catholic Mass of the Dead, is typically written by a composer when someone is dying or in remembrance of someone who has already died; however, Gabriel Fauré wrote his Requiem for no one, altering it to be a Requiem of peace rather than fear. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E31: Devotion - Poulenc and Dialogues des Carmélites | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:20:20 | |
In the darkest times, we all need something we can turn to for guidance and peace. During one of the most difficult times of his life, Francis Poulenc turned towards his spirituality and the Roman Catholic church, and he embedded his faith into the opera he was composing at the time, Dialogues des Carmélites. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: A History of Opera by Carolyn Abbate and Roger Parker | |||
| S1E29: A Figment of the Imagination - Prokofiev and Lieutenant Kijé | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:23:28 | |
Yury Tynyanov’s fictitious adaptation of a non-existent lieutenant who rises through the ranks in the army of a true historical emperor of Russia was brilliantly adapted for film by the Soviet film director Aleksandr Faintsimmer. Today, this film, Lieutenant Kijé, has fallen to the wayside, but composer Sergei Prokofiev’s ingenious score for the film has certainly persisted and remains as one of the most popular concert suites performed in concerts today. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E28: Dani Howard | 16 Dec 2020 | 01:07:43 | |
British composer and orchestrator Dani Howard shares her brilliant story of becoming a composer whilst describing what it's like to be a composer of New Music who is trying to reshape the genre and make it more accessible to audiences all around the world. Featured Piece: Coalescence Other Music: Vino Encores - Clarinet and Trumpet Where to find Dani and her music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! | |||
| S1E27: The Devil in the Details - Tchaikovsky and Cherevichki | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:23:46 | |
Convinced that his opera Vakula the Smith was going to prove that he wasn't a flop, Tchaikovsky did everything he could to ensure that a production of his "precious child" would follow through and be a success, even if he had to make major changes and rename it to Cherevichki. Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: https://roybelzerfitness.com/signup and use offer code chronpodcast at checkout! Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Music used in this episode: Sources used in this episode: | |||
| S1E26: Movie Night (Reel 2): The Wonderful Music of Disney with Andrew Gavin | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:52:24 | |
There's something very unique about a Disney song. Why is it that all around the world, you could ask someone to just sing a song from any Disney movie? What makes a Disney score and soundtrack so unique from other production companies and studios? Composer Andrew Gavin and host Stephen Trygar attempt to answer these questions and more by breaking down the distinct qualities and processes of creating these scores and soundtracks. Find The Composer Chronicles merch on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: roybelzerfitness.com/potential-sign-up offer code chronpodcast. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| S1E25: Fire and Ice - Schubert and Winterreise | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:25:39 | |
Suffering physically and mentally from having contracted syphilis, Franz Schubert set out on a journey to write a piece that would not only be one of his greatest achievements, but would reveal to the world all the pain and suffering he endured for the last years of his life. Alexandrian Media Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/alexandrianmedia Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: roybelzerfitness.com/potential-sign-up offer code chronpodcast. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Music used in this episode: Sources used for this episode: | |||
| S1E24: Michael Seltenreich | 18 Nov 2020 | 01:04:54 | |
New York-based Israeli composer Michael Seltenreich tells his fascinating story while we discuss his music, compositional processes, and what it’s like to be a composer of new music. Featured piece: Sparks and Flares Where to find Michael's music: Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| S1E76: Eric Lagergren | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:16:56 | |
In this interview with Eric Lagergren, he leaves us with an important message: never take your art too seriously. Perfection is unachievable, especially when you’re desperate to obtain it. Featured pieces: Quarantime | Flor de Muerto | Rhopalocera Where to find Eric Lagergren and his music: Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Listen to this episode early and ad-free by supporting The Composer Chronicles on Patreon. Listen to 20 - Robert and Sonia Delaunay on Cultured, But... Not Really on your favorite podcatcher. Sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited! | Alexandrian Media Store | |||
| S1E22: Game Play (Disk 1): The Music of Final Fantasy X with Brian Edwards | 04 Nov 2020 | 01:06:21 | |
Gamers, get ready for an adventure into the musical world of Final Fantasy X! The magic cast by composers Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, and Junya Nakano certainly charmed Brian Edwards, the guest of today's episode. Brian is a video editor and a motion graphics designer, and years of playing the game have given him tremendous insight into the influence of the music on Final Fantasy X's gameplay. Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: roybelzerfitness.com/potential-sign-up offer code chronpodcast. Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Where to find the Final Fantasy X album: | |||