This episode features my interview with the percussionist/composer Ben Justis. Here are some helpful links to learn more about his music:Ben’s website: https://benjustis.com/about/Here’s the link to see an interview/trailer about the piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McW_IJc3BRc&feature=emb_logoThe footage was beautifully shot and edited by the lovely folks at 2x1 Media, which you should definitely check out: https://www.2x1media.com/Info on the national parks residency here: https:/...

This podcast discusses the life and ecoacoustic works of Matthew Burtner. Pieces mentioned in this episode:Sound Cast of Matanuska Glacier - Matthew BurtnerLe Legende d’Eer - Iannis XenakisRiverrun - Barry TruaxPortals of Distortion - Matthew BurtnerSiku Unipkaak - Matthew BurtnerMuir Glacier, 1889 - 2009 - Matthew BurtnerThrenody (Sikigvik) - Matthew BurtnerAdditional music crafted by yours truly.Field recorded sounds taken from myself, Thomas Rex Beverly and freesounds.org.Matthew’s We...

This podcast discusses the life and works of John Luther Adams. Pieces mentioned in this episode:The Wind in High Places: John Luther AdamsThe Farthest Place: John Luther AdamsRothko Chapel: Morton Feldmansongbirdsongs: John Luther AdamsNight Peace: John Luther AdamsEarth and the Great Weather: John Luther AdamsDream in White on White: John Luther AdamsIn the White Silence: John Luther AdamsThe Immeasurable Space of Tones: John Luther AdamsThe Place Where You Go to Listen: John Luther Ad...

This episode dives deeper into the differences between field recordings, signification, and site-specific compositions. Bernie Krause Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbA-mxo858&t=335sAndrea Polli: https://sites.google.com/andreapolli.com/main/andrea-polli?authuser=0Heat and Heartbeat in the City: http://archive.turbulence.org/project/heat-and-the-heartbeat-of-the-city/Kits Beach Soundwalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg96nU6ltLkWild Energy: https://www.caramoor.org/mus...

This episode is a summation of the first chapter of my thesis, in which I provide a historical context towards the treatment of nature in music. I've pared it down quite considerably in an attempt to make it a little more enjoyable and not get too deep in the weeds. The transcript of this episode can be found on my website as well as the full thesis itself.

A brief description as to why I created this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Text for this episode can be found on my website at http://www.lukehelker.com/blog-1.