Musicians Unmuted

Labels. Artists generally utilise labels (e.g., freelance musician and educator) as a one-sentence elevator pitch of what they do in the industry. It's commonly seen at the start of biographies, advertisements and social media. Nowadays, labels can be extended to express the details of one's gender, nationality, sexuality and much more. It is no longer just a one-sentence elevator pitch, but rather a way of positioning ourselves in the world by choosing to be identified by these 'labels'. It may just be a few extra words to say or write, but it can create a big impact to the world. What are your thoughts about labels? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.musiciansunmuted.weebly.com

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Closing Theme by Anna Kho

It's a new year - 2023! We're taking a new approach to our podcast at Musicians Unmuted and we are going solo. Each episode will dive deep into a topic about the world of the Brisbane music scene and beyond, and it will be short and sweet. Its purpose is to open a conversation of things we may not often talk about in the music scene, and creating space for discussion and reflection with yourself or with others. We hope you enjoy it! Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Closing Theme by Anna Kho

Episode 39: Versatile Voice features Sarah Maher aka Eleda, a singer-songwriter, trained in classical and contemporary voice, and now a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, School of Music. Sarah's interest in cross-genre vocal training sparks from her unique experiences during her undergraduate training, which is explored in her research on tertiary education for vocalists.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Avoidant by Eleda

I Want Less by Eleda

Ten by Eleda

Don't Leave Me Now by Eleda

Closing Theme by Anna Kho

Episode 38: Portfolio of Interests features composer, producer, and performer, Thomas Green. We explore Tom's journey in music from his sparks of interests and passion that led to the product of his music today. In addition to composition, we also discuss his many projects as a producer, performer, as well as a lecturer at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Shugorei by Shugorei

Black Square Movement 1 by Thomas Green

Passacaglia by Thomas Green

Five Quick Tempered Dances Movement 3 by Thomas Green

Our Amen by Shugorei

Episode 37: Language Beyond Research features musician, educator, and researcher, Rebecca Lloyd-Jones. Currently completing her doctoral research at University of California San Diego, Rebecca's vast and diverse experiences have informed her practice as a teacher, performer, and researcher in percussion. We discuss how research can feel 'alive' and how the impact of language in research can feed into our everyday lives.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Dust (2017-2018) by Rebecca Saunders

CYMBALMUSIC II – Centreflow II (1983) by Eleanor Hovda

Space Model (1975) by Marta Ptaszyńska

Komboï (1981) by Iannis Xenakis

The Snakes are Loose (2014) by Natasha Anderson

Note: All percussion performances are performed by Rebecca Lloyd-Jones

Episode 36: Obscure Orchestration of Creativity features the multi-instrumentalist, composer, activist, and orchestra director of the Queensland Music Awards winning ensemble, 'Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra' - please welcome, Matt Hsu! Did you also know that Matt has completed his PhD studies exploring "Lo-fi in the digital age: Australian indie-folk identity and the contemporary music industry" and contributed to academia as a university tutor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)? Through our discussions on his many incredible creative outputs, we talk about the origin of Obscure Orchestra that began as a one-man orchestra during his PhD studies and blossomed into an incredible community that represents the people in Queensland and beyond.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Eat The World by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra

Make Everything (ft. apadalia & LOOPY!) by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra

Birdnest Hair (feat. Ashleigh Djokic & Kate Woodhouse)by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra

Runes dans le Sable (feat. Lucie Pegna) by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra

Welcome To The Neighbourhood (ft. Solchld, Anisa Nandaula, Nima Doostkhah, Naavikaran, Cieavash Arean)by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra

Episode 35: Research Playground explores the creative world of Jodie Rottle! As a flutist, improviser, lecturer, composer and researcher, Jodie shares her seriously fun world of improvisation with nonhumans of toys and instruments! Her research focuses on her creativity in composition and we discuss how that process changed her perception as an individual in music, research and life.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Suspension of Disbelief by Jodie Rottle (Excerpt 1)

Music for a Memory by Jodie Rottle

Public Figure by Jodie Rottle

Suspension of Disbelief by Jodie Rottle (Excerpt 2)

Everyday by Jodie Rottle

Episode 34: Planting the Seed features saxophonist, researcher, educator, improvisor, and composer, Mathew Klotz. We explore the fascinating green queen world of music, improvisation, and plants, and how they interact in a chosen space within solo and ensemble context. We also discuss Mathew's representation in music, research and education as a queer individual and mentor as well as his exciting projects, achievements and endeavours!

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

A Short Guide to an Improvisation, composed by Mathew Klotz, performed by Queensland Conservatorium New Music Ensemble

Bicton Hill (Improvised Performance)

em kay ultra (Improvised Performance)

mtm (Improvised Performance)

Midnight Rain, composed by Mathew Klotz, performed by Ayesha Gough

Episode 33: Attention to Detail features performer, educator, and music researcher, Hannah Harley. Hannah is a Brisbane based cellist and is currently completing her PhD at University of Queensland. Her research explores the factors of the performers' attention and focus within the contexts of a string quartet. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages in music research, and also how we can apply the knowledge of music psychology into performance and education.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Excerpts from Janacek's String Quartet No.1 "Kreutzer Sonata" (Movement 1 and 2) performed by Meraki String Quartet

Episode 32: Regions of Music Research features Robert Manley. Rob is a multi-talented musician specialising in cello, piano, recorder, and extends his portfolio career in education, composition, and music research. We discuss his passion in regional community music through his PhD research, and his current work in post-doctoral research at University of Queensland. Furthermore, we explore his endeavours in performance and composition that shape his musical identity today.

Music Credits

Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke

Passacaglia by Handel/Halvorsen (Performed by Eureka Duo)

Pale Blue Dot by Folk Duo Yyan and Emily (with Robert Manley)

From to here(2020)by Robert Davidson (Performed by Camerata)

Duo for Violin and Cello: 3rd Mov. by Don Banks (Performed by Eureka Duo)

Light Bathing by Folk Duo Yyan and Emily (with Robert Manley)