Our Mind On Music

By Our Mind on Music

We are music buffs who love to talk about it and see where the discussion takes us. Jeremy and Leon put their minds to work on all things music!... more

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Our Mind On Music episodes:

April 26, 2023 Our Mind on Music Episode 24 Ted Wallace: What's the Message?
Our Mind on Music Episode 24 Ted Wallace: What's the Message? YouTube: https://youtu.be/BaDYI5i7BVoIs AI useful or is it a path to killing human creativity? How do we know what is worthwhile in art or in any communication for that matter? Join Ted and I as we explore the value of looking for the message in music and in other areas of creativity. You're The Man (Alternate Ver. 2) - Marvin Gaye Content found during: 32:55 - 33:58Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot Content found during: 37:49 - 38:00Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber) - Jack Ü, Skrillex, Diplo Content found during: 14:05 - 14:20 #AI #ArtificialCreativity #PromptEngineering #Music #Songwriting #JohnCage #MarcelDuchamp #TheoryofKnowledge #TOK #Epistemology #KirbyFerguson #CharlesWolf #GaryDarnellWortham #EverythingIsaRemix #ThisIsNotaConsiracyTheory #FairUse #LedZeppelin #CopyrightLaw #GPT #ChatGPT #TrainingSet #CreativeCommon #SoundDraw #UberDuck #Perplexity #JustinBieber #Skrillex #Diplo #VanillaIce #AIinEducation #Education #Concept #ConceptBased #ConceptvsContent #IB #DiplomaProgram #PrimaryYearsProgram #TerryRiley #InC #Javanese #Gamelan #4'33 #MarvinGaye #EdSullivan #Elvis #TV #TheBeatles #JackBenny #TedGioia #IsaacAsimov #LawsofRobotics #MusicEducationMatters For more Our Mind on Music, check out our: SubStack: https://open.substack.com/pub/ourmindonmusic714/p/ourmindonmusic-on-substack?r=1uq5nb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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April 20, 2023 Blackbird The Beatles and Bach SHORT - OUR MIND ON MUSIC
Blackbird The Beatles and Bach SHORT - OUR MIND ON MUSIC How did Paul McCartney come up with the idea for The Beatles's classic song, Blackbird? https://youtu.be/-AY_hknICkc For more OurMindonMusic episodes, visit: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/our-mind-on-music/id1681214946Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XugvvL8INE6ApQ3eO4mxU?si=1ee284e5ecea4d20For OurMindonMusic blog/articles about music, visit: Substack: https://ourmindonmusic714.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=profile_pageWordPress/JetPack: https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/Medium: https://medium.com/@ourmindonmusic #music #songwriting #paulmccartney #thebeatles #blackbird #creativity #ourmindonmusic #shortvideo #shorts #short #entertainment
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April 09, 2023 Ep23 RESPONSE Singer, Songwriter: Gary Darnell Wortham
Ep23 RESPONSE Singer, Songwriter: Gary Darnell Wortham
Ep23 INTERVIEW Singer, Songwriter: Gary Darnell Wortham
Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_PFECdJvAIw
As part of our exploration of the inspirations and process of songwriters and musicians, I speak with Gary Darnell Wortham, a singer, songwriter, performer based in Los Angeles, California. Gary and I chat about musical inspiration, his career, the state of the music industry today, and even a little bot about where we think music may be headed in the digital and AI-influenced future.
Songs, Artists, and Topics Discussed in this episode include:
Yours Is No Disgrace - Yes : 8:00 - 8:42
Yeah! (Instrumental) Usher: 29:55 - 30:27
Family Affair - Mary J. Blige: 6:50 - 7:36
Someday We'll All Be Free - Donny Hathaway: 27:01 - 28:02
Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight and The Pips: 25:43 - 26:50
September - Earth, Wind & Fire: 5:59 - 6:34
Closer To The Heart - Rush: 9:22 - 10:27
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Yes (Band): https://www.yesworld.com/
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic: https://georgeclinton.com/
Rush (Band): https://www.rush.com/
Prince: prince.com
Gladys Knight and the Pips: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Knight_%26_the_Pips Kenna: New Sacred Cow (2003) https://www.uppitymusic.com/category/kennahttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/mar/18/neptunes.pharrellwilliams
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com - Malcolm Gladwell
#ekharttolle
Gary's Music and Media: https://soundcloud.com/user-884839500
https://www.instagram.com/gwrthish/
Emperor2None https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/video/12110278 Chuck (Movie): Heath McGough https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3483440/?ref_=tt_ov_dr and https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23572888/?ref_=nm_rvi_tt_i_2
Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://sprc.org and https://988lifeline.org/
#songwriting #independentmusic #Yes_Band #GeorgeClinton #ParliamentFunkadelic #Rush_Band #Prince #GladysKnight #Kenna #NewSacredCow #Blink #MalcolmGladwell #GaryDarnellWortham #soundcloud #Instagram #Emperor2None #E2N #Chuck_Movie #HeathMcGough #imdb #SuicidePrevention #EkhartTolle #music #musician #guitar #guitarist #singer
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March 26, 2023Episode 21: Composer Charles Wolf - Inspiration and Creation in the 21st Century
Episode 21: Composer Charles Wolf - Inspiration and Creation in the 21st Century
In this episode, I speak with composer, Charles Wolf, about influences and experience that have shaped his work. We also explore the current state of music and ideas about what the future of music might look like.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Charles Wolf Music:
Hire Charles Wolf Music (Rates): https://charleswolfmusic.com/rates/

Square Site: https://charles-wolf-music.square.site/s/shop

Website: https://charleswolfmusic.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWolfMusic

Soundcloud Music Portfolio: https://soundcloud.com/charles-wolf-composer
Songwriting: Process, Tools, and Originality
Baron Von Luxury): https://www.instagram.com/luxxury/
AI Music Creation
The Future of Music: Glenn Gould Predictions (1966)
Eímear Noone
Virtual Concerts
Legacy and Tribute Bands
Lynard Skynard
HELLS BELLS: CANADA'S LONGEST TOURING TRIBUTE TO AC/DC https://aeolianhall.ca/events/hellsbells/
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March 19, 2023 Our Mind on Music S1E20 Part 2 Riffin' On a Theme
Our Mind on Music S1E20 Part 2: Riffin' On a Theme: https://youtu.be/YNHch4rv3kQ
Every week when we record, Leon and I talk for MUCH longer than what you usually see… MUCH LONGER! :-)
This week we pick up our conversation with more of what we originally recorded for Episode 20: Where do these songs come from?
This is a little glimpse into the way our conversations often weave through "variations on a theme".
We do hope you'll enjoy watching us "riffin' on a theme" as much as we enjoy doing it.
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People, Places, and Ideas Mentioned in this week's episode include:
The Irish Rovers
Shel Silverstein
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show: Cover of the Rolling Stone
Johnny Cash: A Boy Named Sue
The Bee Gees
Faron Young
K-Tel Records
Neil Diamond: Cracklin' Rosie
Chilliwack
Imogen Heap
ELO - Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Lynne
Mutt Lange
Richie Sambora
Dave Grohl
Shania Twain
Dana Carvey
Jim Carrey
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Daniel
Jimi Hendrix: In the West
The Pentatonic Way
Geddy Lee on Originality
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March 05, 2023 Our Mind on Music S1E20 Where Do These Songs Come From?
Our Mind on Music S1E20 Where Do These Songs Come From?
Where do we get the ideas for songs we write? Once we have an idea, what happens next? Leon and Jeremy discuss these ideas and more in this episode!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZhnylfcVCw4

He'll Have to Go – Jim Reeves: 23:56 - 24:36
Crystal Chandeliers - Charley Pride: 25:13 - 25:45
Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf: 21:20 - 21:49
Come Sail Away – Styx: 27:58 - 28:09
My Own Way To Rock - Burton Cummings: 9:03 - 9:27
Eruption - Van Halen: 14:36 - 14:53
Undun - The Guess Who: 10:20 - 11:11
Crazy - Patsy Cline w The Jordanaires: 24:46 - 25:12
Xanadu - Rush: 28:50 - 29:03
Come Sail Away - Styx: 27:56 - 28:09

#musician #creativity #Music #songwriting #BurtonCummings #TheGuessWho #EddieVanHalen #JimReeves #CharliePride #PatsyCline #CountryMusic #RockMusic #Meatloaf #BatOutofHell #MuchMusic #Ontario #Winnipeg #TheBarenakedLadies #TheIrishRovers #DonMesser #ThePigandWhistle #DanielLevitin #YourBrainonMusic #EltonJohn #Q107 #RoyBittan #Styx #Rush #Mazarati #AliceinChains #Soundgarden
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March 04, 2023 OMoM Trailer 16s
OMoM Trailer 16s
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February 26, 2023 Episode 19: Viewer Input
Episode 19: Viewer Input
YouTube: https://youtu.be/w0ogjT_PM34
Viewers shared early musical experiences
Includes:
#michaeljackson #thejacksons #prince #DougandtheSlugs #TheStampeders #TheIrishRovers #thebeegees #meatloaf #batoutofhell #TheMerrymen #calypso #rock #pop #fleetwoodmac #philspector #theronettes #roughtrade #thefirm #ontario #ontarioplace #batman #theforum #coldchisel #theangels #baycityrollers #TheRollers #StarTrekking #gowan #milesdavis #wesmontgomery #theloniousmonk #ThePentatonicWay
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February 12, 2023 Episode 17: Chris Koelma Interview (MTIIS)
Episode 17: Chris Koelma Interview (MTIIS)
Chris Koelma is the founder of Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS) as well as founder and composer for Beginner Orchestra, a platform for orchestra directors to access scores specifically composed for beginner ensembles.

In the first episode of our current series focussing on songwriting and arranging, we speak with Chris Koelma about the experiences as a musician, songwriter, educator and leader, as well as some of his motivations for the work he is currently doing in music education.
For more information about Chris Koelma and his projects including professional development/learning opportunities visit:
Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS): https://mtiis.co/
Beginner Orchestra: https://beginnerorchestra.com/
Chris Koelma - International School Music Education Consultant: https://chriskoelma.com/

Other topics explored in this episode:
Approaches to music education: i.e. formal and informal learning Dr Jim Coyle - The University of Sydney: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/about/our-people/academic-staff/jim-coyle.html
- An appraisal of the polytechnical works of Benjamin Britten: https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/20344

Music teacher education and professional learning (Incl. Building professional and learning communities)

Connecting with host cultures as international school teachers

Also:
Musical genres: Folklore, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Joget Gamalan, Indonesian Gamalan
In C: Terry Riley
Bassists: Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter
Yngwie Malmsteen: Arpeggios (guitar)
Charango and Cuatro (musical instruments)
Music creation applications: Match My Sound, MuseScore, Noteflight
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February 05, 2023 Episode 16 Jazz: Beyond Bop
Episode 16 Jazz: Beyond Bop
In this episode, we explore jazz composers, players, and recording that made bebop and moved jazz beyond this sub-genre.

Featured in this episode:
#CharlieParker #MileDavis #JohnColtrane #LesterYoung #RonCarter #bebop #cooljazz #acidjazz #newjackjazz #US3 #ATribeCalledQuest and much more!

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FAQs about Our Mind On Music:

How many episodes does Our Mind On Music have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.