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Both Sides of Goose, America's Premier Jam Band
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Goose’s live act attracts a devoted following—and the band's studio work highlights the sharp songs that spark their legendary jams. So on this summer edition of the podcast, we're exploring both sides of the Goose experience, from the studio to the stage, and hearing from the band as well as their fans along the way.Episode credits:Produced, engin…
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Chrysalis's Indigo Ansin Emerges
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The Berklee student and Boston Calling–bound indie folk artist explores how discovering songwriting and a supportive queer community led to deeper self-discovery.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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What Does Science Sound Like?
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"Electro-symphonic” composer David Ibbett breaks down his process for turning scientific data into musical notes.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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How Sarah Tudzin Let Herself Make One of 2021's Best Albums
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The alum and leader of Illuminati Hotties discusses the long road to her latest album and how her work as a producer gave her the confidence to finish the record. [Image by Courtney Cole]Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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To Make Art from Grief, Ray Soul Needed a New Language
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Composer Ray Soul takes us behind the making of his track, "Seu Aprendiz," which is an honest, moving, and cathartic reckoning with his mother's suicide.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Jeremy Pelt's 'Griot' Reveals the Personal Side of Jazz History
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The author and trumpeter discusses his new book, which features intimate interviews with jazz greats from Bertha Hope to Robert Glasper. The book and its companion album shine a light on how personal history is cultural history. (Theme music is "You Made Me" by Sleeping Lion)Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Aviations Cozies up to Metal with 11-Minute 'Outliers'
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There are three hashtags at the bottom of the YouTube page for the song "Outliers," by the band Aviations. The first two are #aviationsband and #progressivemetal—pretty standard. But the last one is a bit surprising: #cozymetal.In this episode of Sounds of Berklee, the band's drummer, James Knoerl B.M. '15 talks about why you might want to curl up …
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MHIC Says Song "Fear" Reflects the Anxiety of a Generation
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Michela McDonagh B.M. '19, who goes by the artist name MHIC (pronounced “Mick"), remembers sensing the uneasiness in the air just before lockdown began in Manhattan, where she worked while living at home with her parents on Long Island. The ambient tension made her think about how her generation, the last to have a memory of 9/11, was brought up in…
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Alper Tuzcu Translates Poetic Wisdom on 'Con Ella'
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The Turkish guitarist and producer shares his musical arrangement of a poem by the great Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Composer Marti Epstein Makes 'Unimaginable' Music
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The long-time Berklee faculty member talks imagination, her opera 'Rumpelstiltskin,' composing without computers, and more.Note to listeners: this episode refers to a planned performance of 'Rumpelstiltskin' at the Kennedy Center that has now been canceled.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Recorder Player Tali Rubinstein on Translating Nostalgia
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The Berklee alumna discusses her shift from instrumentalist to singer/songwriter, her love of sad music, and how translating lyrics can be a metaphor for making music in general.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Jazz Pianist Emily Bear Ventures into Pop
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The Berklee student, already a successful jazz pianist and composer at 18, talks to the BIRN about exploring new musical territory.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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How Amanda Addleman Used Music to Work Through PTSD
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Amanda Addleman B.M. '09 always assumed she had stage fright, but after years of not being able to shake it she sought help and learned that she had something else: post-traumatic stress disorder. In this episode of Sounds of Berklee, she talks about how PTSD affected her career and how she used music, including writing a new album, to work through…
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Kris Davis’s 'Corn Crake' Makes Difficult Music Easy to Like
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In this episode, Kris Davis breaks down her song, "Corn Crake," and how it brought together jazz improvisation, turntables, and the voice of Olivier Messiaen.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Andrew Sarlo's Big Year: On Producing for Bon Iver, Big Thief, and More
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The alumnus goes behind the scenes of some of 2019’s top releases, including Bon Iver's 'i, i' and Big Thief's 'U.F.O.F' and 'Two Hands.'We also asked Sarlo to curate a collection of some of the most memorable tracks he’s produced over the years. Listen and read see what Sarlo had to say about each track he selected on Berklee Now: https://www.berk…
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Melissa Aldana Explores Self-Identity on ‘Visions’
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Award-winning Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana B.M. '09 talks about the inspiration for her latest album, struggles she has faced in her artistic journey, and how she stays at the top of her game.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Film Composer Pedro Osuna Reinvents Himself with Each Score
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In this episode, Pedro Osuna talks about deadlines, working in L.A., and finding his compositional voice.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Erik Hawkins and Team Build Dance Tune 'Champagne' on Splice
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Hawkins recruited a team of Berklee alumni, former students, and others to write and build the song "Champagne" using the online collaboration platform Splice. Here's how they put the song together.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s Orchestra of Electricity
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Take a moment to clear your mind with the alumna synth composer's organic, meditative music, featured on this episode of Sounds of Berklee. This episode features music from "Abstractions," “Tides VII,” and “Tides I” by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. For more information, visit touchtheplants.com.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Mental Health for Musicians
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Leah Driscoll B.M. '03, director of Student Wellness Promotion and Services, and student Lyzz Zinn discuss mental health tips and resources for musicians.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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How Shoegaze Lived, Died, and Came Back to Influence a New Generation
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Even if you've never heard of shoegaze, there's a good chance some of your favorite artists are fans. With a focus on heavily effected guitars and ethereal vocals, the underground rock genre came to prominence and was critically panned in the '90s. But the genre and its influence has made a comeback. In this episode, we look at the implications of …
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Nirvana Producer Steve Albini Recorded this Cotones Track, 'The Final Cut'
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The legendary 'In Utero' producer engineered the Cotones’ “The Final Cut” and dropped priceless studio wisdom in Berklee’s Studio 2. Listen to the track premiere on Sounds of Berklee.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Niu Raza, a Berklee alumna and Madagascar native, gets audiences to dance with her pop track "Moramora."Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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“Great Escape,” the new single by Jackie Foster B.M. '18, has all the trademarks of a classic pop summer anthem: life-affirming lyrics, high sing-along factor, and a killer hook. It’s hard to believe a track that feels so destined to be heard blasting from rolled-down car windows was written during a low point in the singer’s career.Recorded by Ton…
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Kishi Bashi Carves Beauty Out of Tragic History
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Recorded shortly after his soundcheck at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Kishi Bashi talks about the genesis of his new album (and an upcoming film) 'Omoiyari,' his approach to telling difficult stories as a songwriter, and much more. (Image by Max Ritter)Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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The Ruta Beggars, a student bluegrass band from Berklee, share "The Trains Don't Run No More in Boston," a song inspired by the MBTA.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Oakland-born singer Dalaun (Jordan Holly B.M. ’17) sings with the laid-back confidence of a seasoned R&B star on her first single, "Beggin.'" Catch her at BAMS Fest (https://www.bamsfest.org) on Saturday, June 22.Engineered by Tony Brown Edited by Darcy DavisTheme music by Sleeping LionKirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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After graduating from Berklee's film scoring program in Valencia, Spain, Félix Carcone M.M. '15 co-created the highly successful game The Live Thriller in Paris. He tells us why it's been such a hit, and we take a listen to the theme song.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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What If You Could Use Virtual Reality to Learn an Instrument?
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Shirly Spikes, an electronic production and design major and CEO of Virtuo Studios, shares her insights into the rapidly evolving industry of virtual reality and its potential to transform music education. Theme music 'You Made Me' by Sleeping Lion.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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In this episode, we hear a soulful track from rapper, singer, and producer Myia Thornton, a current student studying music production and engineering. Thornton recently brought her skills to the 2019 commencement concert, where she covered a couple Missy Elliott tunes while Elliott herself was in the audience.…
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Big Thief's Buck Meek Comes Full Circle
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Buck Meek B.M. ’10 discusses returning to Berklee on tour with Jeff Tweedy, writing and recording with Big Thief, how a surreal encounter with Joni Mitchell helped him finish his song “Halo Light," and more. Image by Shervin Lainez.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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For Ebony Williams, the Story Is in the Movement
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Dancer and choreographer, Ebony Williams (B.F.A. '05, contemporary dance), noted for her work with Beyoncé, was recently honored with an Alumni Achievement Award. She talks here about her road to a dance career and how she uses stories to inform her choreography. (Image by Nikita Alba)Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Berklee alumna Nella Rojas muses on solitude with a Latin beat in the title track from her upcoming album.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Listen to Hakim’s slow-burning single, "Bet She Looks Like You,” ahead of his April 19 show at the Red Room at Cafe 939.Engineered by Zanne Hanna Edited by Darcy DavisKirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Classical Guitarist Kim Perlak Explores the American Style
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As a player and an educator, Berklee's new Guitar Department chair balances deep roots in tradition with stylistically diverse collaborations.Visit kimperlak.com for links to more music by Kim Perlak and the Perlak/Tronzo Duo.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Bands ranging from Americana and jazz to Berklee’s Balkan Choir and Indian Ensemble reimagined Metallica songs for Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Center Stage dance concert, 'Limitless,' April 11–14.Visit bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/centerstage for tickets and more information.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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What It's Like to be a Woman in the Music Industry
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Berklee and Women in Music recently released the first-ever study of women working in the music industry. Erin Barra, who helmed the project, and researcher Becky Prior delve into the report's process, its findings, and how the industry can do better.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Alumnae folk trio Lula Wiles—featuring Eleanor Buckland '15, Isa Burke B.M. '16, and Mali Obomsawin '14—craft songs steeped in folk traditions, but with a raw and modern perspective. Listen to the ethereal triple harmonies in their ballad of heartbreak, "Love Gone Wrong."Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Helping Underserved Youth Find Music and Community
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Krystal Banfield, who leads Berklee City Music, talks with Stefanie Henning of the Career Center about how City Music helps disadvantaged young people develop musically while at the same time giving them an artistic community to thrive in.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Grammy-winning Brazilian vocalist and songwriter Luciana Souza B.M. ‘88, a featured performer at Larry Klein Meets Berklee on February 21, sets music to poetry on her latest album, The Book of Longing.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Nathan Troup Powers up the 'Hydrogen Jukebox'
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As Boston Conservatory at Berklee prepares to stage 'Hydrogen Jukebox,' a chamber opera collaboration between composer Philip Glass and poet Allen Ginsberg, director Nathan Troup shares his vision for adapting the experimental piece for today’s audience.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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The incoming Woodwind Department chair’s versatility and lyricism are on full display in his new band, co-led with guitarist Matthew Stevens B.M. ’04. The band’s album was released on Whirlwind Recordings, owned by renowned bassist and composer Michael Janisch B.M. ’02.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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The Changing Landscape of China's Music Industry
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Veteran Chinese music producer Billy Koh shares the insights he's gleaned from four decades working in the industry.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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As we break for the holiday recess, 'Sounds of Berklee' flips the mic to our student engineer, Darcy Davis, whose band of fellow Berklee students, Lonely Path, just released their first single, "Continuum" on Spotify. Take a listen to the energetic, funked-up song and see if you're not humming that chorus all week.…
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Tonya Butler Talks Personal Responsibility in the Industry
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The assistant chair of Berklee's Music Business/Management Department offers her practical, tough-love wisdom on making it in today’s industry.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Making It Real: The Art of the Senior Recital
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Berklee's fall events calendar is stuffed full of senior recitals—each one telling its own story from showing up on campus with one idea, to graduating with many more to draw on. Here, three of those students share how they went about creating their final show at Berklee.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Berta Rojas and Paquito D'Rivera's Dia y Medio sprang from their four-year tour across the Americas. Here, we listen to "Las Abejas." Catch their Signature Series performance at Berklee on November 15.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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Silkroad Artists Bring a Global Approach to Boston Conservatory at Berklee
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Silkroad artists Cristina Pato, Galician bagpipes, and Edward Perez, double bass, discuss the collective's vision for education and its collaboration with Boston Conservatory at Berklee. And we listen to their song "Joropo-Festejo: Muiñeira de Chantada” from Pato’s album Latina, arranged by Perez.Kirjoittanut Berklee College of Music
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