Sounds of Living

By Sounds of Living Podcast

Sounds of Living is a creative new podcast that highlights the impact that music has on people's lives. Each week features a new guest and they explain 3 moments or pivotal points in their life where ... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Sounds of Living episodes:

March 20, 2024 EPISODE 11 - Finding "The Lost Boy" through AJJ and Camp Anthems with Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis has been one of my good friends that I got to meet towards the end of my senior year of my undergrad. He has a love and passion towards wanting a cleaner, healthier world, so he's studying environmental science. During his episode, we discuss how music plays a big role in his own self-discovery.

Andrew talks about

- Finding "The Lost Boy" in the Midst of a Breakup
- Navigating the transition between high school to college with AJJ
- His 3 Classic Camp Anthems

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33min
March 11, 2024 EPISODE 10 - Singing "Rent" with Family, Weezer Changing the Game, Learning how to Love, Love, Love with Eloise Wilson
Eloise Wilson was another one of my close friends that I got to meet at the beginning of my senior year of my undergrad. Our friendship developed while she was hanging out with me when I was working the front desk at the College of Education. During her episode, we explore how her music taste is heavily influenced by her mother. As she continues to grow, her music taste and influences become more of her own.
Eloise talks about
- Listening and singing the soundtrack of the musical "Rent" in the car with her mother and brother as a kid
- Weezer changing the game with her new taste in music as well as George Harrison being her favorite Beatle
- Learning how to Love, Love, Love by the Mountain Goats after heartbreak
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23min
March 04, 2024 EPISODE 9 - Heavy Metal Influences Evolving Over Time with Colin Breault
Colin Breault has been one of closest friendships I've had since 8th grade. Our relationship was established when we took the same Jazz band class. During his episode, we explore how the important people in his life have introduced him to various degrees of heavy metal music.

Colin talks about

- Mom and Dad introducing him to heavy metal and with a major influence being "Deftones"
- Changing the environment from Elementary School to Jr. High with "Slipnot" being a big supporter
- Wanting a heavier sound with "Lorna Shore"

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33min
February 26, 2024 EPISODE 8 - Breaking The Wall, Coming Together, and Going Our Separate Ways with Jacob Murieta-Smith
Jacob Murrieta-Smith is one of my closest friends and a former roommate for few years in my undergrad. He discusses his own self-discovery through the music he was exposed to throughout his life. Music has helped him establish his own personal foundation.
Jacob talks about
- Learning about "The Wall" album by Pink Floyd and how his understanding of it has changed over time
- An Amazon commercial jingle that leads into the musical world of the Beatles
- "Separate Ways" by Journey being pivotal after his first break up
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15min
February 19, 2024 EPISODE 7 - Sixth Grade Rock Band, Joining the Peace Corps, and Starting the Sidewinders with Rich Hopkins
Rich Hopkins is a Tucson local that owns a record store on 4th Ave called Hurricane Records. In his episode, we explore his musical journey in becoming a professional musician. He discusses the highs and lows he's had throughout that process.

Rich talks about

- Being apart of his sixth grade rock band and how it got him interested in music in the first place
- Joining the Peace Corps and writing music in Paraguay
- Starting his first band, the Sidewinders, and all of the adventures with having a major record deal

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43min
February 12, 2024 EPISODE 6 - God Communicates Through Music, Defining Your Own Truths, and Life Reflections with Miles Kormos
Miles Kormos, my grandfather, is our guest for this week's episode. Throughout his episode, Miles talks about his experiences with music and relating it to what he was taught in church. Music has been a source for him to learn more about himself as well as the world around him. It has helped establish his belief system.

Miles talks about

- Hearing the Hallelujah Chorus for the first time makes him feel his connection with God
- Learning how to define his own truths using the song "I Don't Know How to Love Him" by Yvonne Elliman
- Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" gets him to reflect on his life experiences transitioning into the fourth quarter of life

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26min
February 05, 2024 EPISODE 5 - Music Enabling Us at a Young Age, Going from Private to Public School, and Relationships Built Off Music with Jean Kormos
Jean Kormos, my grandmother, is our next guest for this week's episode. In her episode we discuss how music plays a huge role throughout her life. She listens to music to relax and enjoy the moment with the people she spends her time with.

Jean talks about

- The radio her and her sister got for Christmas and the fun adventures they had listening to it together with her family
- How Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles helped her transition from private to public school
- Her relationship with my grandpa Miles Kormos and how music plays a role in it

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16min
February 01, 2024 EPISODE 4 - Social Change in Music, Growing Up Learning Instruments, and Advice for Emerging Musicians with Abbie Reif
In this episode, Abbie Reif discusses her upbringing with classical music and how learning the piano made her having a better overall understanding of music in general. Her love for music comes especially from the concerts she has attended. Listening to music for her is an experience in itself.
Abbie talks about
• Learning how to play the piano and understanding how it’s a foundational instrument in music in general
• Growing up with father playing classical music
• Concerts being musical experiences to never forget with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
• Her first hand experience at Woodstock
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25min
January 22, 2024 EPISODE 3 - Navigating a Parent’s Divorce, Traveling to a New Country, and Moving in With Your Brother with Maria Kellerman
In this episode, Maria Kellerman discusses the various artists and genres that she uses to cope with changes in her life. It is hard to pin down her favorite song, album, or artist, because for Maria, each has its own way of impacting her.
Maria talks about
Using music as a release and an escape while navigating a parent's divorce
How your perception of music changes from day to day
The messages in Tim McGraw's "Humble and Kind" and how she relates this to a trip she took to Cambodia
Her love of *most* genres and how she enjoys going through all of the emotions with music
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23min
January 15, 2024 EPISODE 2 - Feeling Free, the Impact of One Artist, and Blocking Out the Haters with Brandon Brown
Brandon Brown is our next guest on Sounds of Living. He explains how EDM has impacted his life in multiple areas. Specifically, the artist Da Tweekaz has been monumental in shaping various moments. Songs that are highlighted include "SHOTJEE," "Trash The Party," and "I'm With You."
Brandon talks about
Using music to escape from and overcome bullying
Understanding how music complements your personality and energy
The emotional experience that comes with listening to your favorite songs
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34min

FAQs about Sounds of Living:

How many episodes does Sounds of Living have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.