Inside the Musical Mind

David Rosen is the host of the popular podcast Piecing it Together. In addition to his thoroughly entertaining podcast, Rosen also scores music for film.

As a fan, I reached out to him about appearing on our show. David readily agreed, and we decided to cover the topic of favorite film scores. As our chat progressed we talked about everything from soundtracks to editing to writing music. Rosen is an accomplished music composer in his own right having written music for several films. I know many of my readers are hard core music fanatics, and this interview sheds some light on how a composer writes to enhance a moving picture!

Listen below:

Stand-up comedian Claudia Stavola is known for her decidedly non-politically correct routines. She’s not outrageous just for the sake of it, rather she points out honest observations that we all know but can’t mention in polite conversation.

In addition to her career in comedy she is working on her first book 100 Things to Hate before you Die. She is also the morning host of the  Dash Radio channel Monsters of Rock. Claudia calls in and we have an in-depth back and forth discussion about comedy, rock music, and more.

Be sure to check out her website at : https://claudiacomedy.com/

Brian Tichy is a veteran drummer many of you will know. He has manned the drums for everyone from Whitesnake to Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Ozzy Osbourne. His skills are on par with the best, and on top of that he is also an accomplished songwriter and ...

Steve Deaton, hailing from Mississippi, has been a musician since college. A few years ago, he reunited with old friends Brian Hughley (Drums) and Steven Poff (Vocals) to form Whiteside’s Daughter. Deaton had an ambitious vision,

Dark Station formed in the Spring of 2018 from various musicians and set on a mission to express their unique and modern sound. Drawing from a variety of influences, the men that comprise the band meld Metallica, Incubus, Avenged Sevenfold,

Some musicians are one hit wonders, some are overnight successes, and many never make it at all. There is a fourth category however, the musicians who enjoy both highs and lows. Radio and chart breakthroughs,

Peter Hamer (aka Piero Giaccone) founded the progressive rock band Victim of Illusion in 2010. With Peter handling guitar, keys, and synth duties, Paolo Gurlino and Luca Imerito round out the line up on vocals and bass.

Based in Turin, Italy, Peter is a soundtrack composer by trade and has his hands in many other projects including Mohai Experiment. Victim of Illusion has released three recordings to date, What Senses Blow Away, Oxideyes, and Invisible Light. With influences like Porcupine Tree, Tool, and Rush, you can see where Hamer is coming from when he creates his progressive sonic universe.

Peter called us to discuss his approach to making music, his influences, and the progress he is making towards a new album. Listen to our conversation by clicking the link below!

https://victimofillusion.wixsite.com/victimofillusion

Guitarist Nili Brosh has developed not only a great body of work, but an impressive resume’. Having released her own solo albums “Through the Looking Glass” (2010) and “A Matter of Perception” (2014), she has also been part of the famed Cirque du Solei...

Having started at a very young age on piano, guitar and even violin, Tony MacAlpine developed into one of the most consummate virtuosos of our lifetimes. Since his debut album Edge of Insanity in 1986, Tony has continued to compose myriad songs.

The multi-genre Dévah Quartet are a group of classically trained musicians who perform in various ensembles. Not content to merely apply their virtuosity to the classical role, founder Liza McLellan began searching for string arrangements of rock songs...