The Handpan Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Since the year 2000, a new musical instrument called the handpan has empowered a generation of people to experience creative freedom and to develop a passion. Why is the handpan different? Listen to the podcast to hear the transformation stories of people whose lives have intersected with the handpan to find out. Hosted by long-time hang and handpan enthusiast Sylvain Paslier, new episodes come out every now and then.
Location:
United States
Description:
Since the year 2000, a new musical instrument called the handpan has empowered a generation of people to experience creative freedom and to develop a passion. Why is the handpan different? Listen to the podcast to hear the transformation stories of people whose lives have intersected with the handpan to find out. Hosted by long-time hang and handpan enthusiast Sylvain Paslier, new episodes come out every now and then.
Language:
English
Contact:
5183605685
Episodes
Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans
9/25/2021
This is a true story of sound healing, a first-hand account of the impact handpans had on Dave Jones' life after he suffered brain trauma, and the ripple effects that en-joying handpans can have in the life of others.
Duration:00:49:32
Welcome to Handpan Camp!
7/12/2021
Handpan Camp is a 5-day campout in the Pacific Northwest. Tune in to our group conversation as we revisit its inception, share highlights and anecdotes, and get a feel for the special energy that happens at a small handpan gathering. More at handpancamp.com.
Duration:00:27:08
PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)
12/15/2020
Ron Kravitz is a notable figure in handpan history. As the sole Hang distributor in the US (2002-05) and then one of only two worldwide distributors (2005-07) Ron recounts untold stories and reveals secrets from the past. A must-listen for any old-timer, Hang-lover or anyone trying to make sense of PANArt's position towards the handpan community.
Duration:01:07:44
The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner
9/10/2020
What if the magical effect of handpans could be explained? Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns and the unseen structures of the instrument, going all the way back to the roots of the steel pan. A reintegration of both contemplation and enjoyment of handpans.
Duration:01:00:14
Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on the Handpan Podcast
4/27/2020
For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what makes a fulfilled creative life, rich in experiences, adventures and relationships.
Duration:00:46:18
The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen
1/29/2020
What does it take to make the handpan your career? Over the last few years, Dan Mulqueen has turned his hobby into work and he is now happily doing music full-time. An inspiring conversation about taking the next step, wherever you find yourself on that spectrum.
Duration:00:44:05
There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2
11/2/2019
Part 2 is about Michael Barticel's story, which seems, could be a news headline or a movie plot: selling all his stuff to travel the world. But there's more to that story. I am privileged to dive into the reasons, struggles and lessons of Michael's life, and the role handpan played in it.
Duration:00:50:43
There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 1
11/2/2019
In part 1, it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews Sylvain. Originally intended to be published only under Michael's podcast, it felt right to exceptionally share this conversation as part of a two-episode series called "There's More to That Story". If you've wanted to get to know me, this is your chance.
Duration:01:21:48
Hammering with Intent with Josh Rivera
9/30/2019
Unsure about his future Josh was looking for direction. The handpan helped defined a new path and began to change his life. From player to tuner to maker, hear the remarkable transformation story of Josh Rivera as he unveils his new handpan brand to the public: the Veritas Sound Sculpture.
Duration:00:51:30
The Handpan Lets People Shine with Kevin Roddy
9/12/2019
Long-time Hang and handpan enthusiast Kevin Roddy shares the stories that have shaped his own journey with the instrument. In this episode, we learn about music therapy vs therapeutic music, hear examples of outrageous generosity and more.
Duration:00:56:26
Come out of Your Shell with Jaden Chavez
7/17/2019
Jaden Chavez is 16-years old and he's the first Gen Z guest on the podcast. For Jaden, the handpan is more than just a new hobby. It's helped him to come out of his shell and it's changed the trajectory of his life. A reinvigorating conversation about art, passion and life.
Duration:00:40:34
A Gift to Be Given with Bill Davies
6/16/2019
What motivates you to create? For Bill, it was the wake-up call of a cancer diagnosis combined with a deep desire to share his passion for music. In the midst of all this Bill discovered handpans.
Duration:00:29:00
The Unmatched Power of Creativity with Mary Mosley
5/27/2019
Have you ever brought your handpan to work? That's what Mary Mosley does on a routine basis. As an educator, she uses the handpan in the classroom as a learning tool for her students. Speaking from her childhood, Mary talks about the unmatched power of creativity to help process difficulties.
Duration:00:44:03
On Life With / Without Handpans with Lewis Johnson
4/20/2019
The benefits of the handpan are many. But could this instrument become a stumbling block for us sometimes? Lewis Johnson shares his experience, with and without handpans. He helps us find balance and purpose in our approach to the handpan.
Duration:00:31:12
Rediscover Wonder with Ray Ford
4/2/2019
That thing you love, has it ever lost its spark? What caused that? It's easy to get cynical, to shut down and to give up but that initial spark is worth fighting for. Ray Ford shares his story and addresses some of these questions in this episode of the podcast.
Duration:00:42:54
A Conversation with Kyle Cox of Pantheon Steel
3/11/2019
If Felix & Sabina of PANArt invented this art form, it was Kyle Cox of Pantheon Steel who launched the handpan era. On this episode of the podcast, Sylvain & Kyle revisit the inception of the Halo handpan and how it forever changed handpan history.
Duration:00:30:41
It's All About the Sound with Spyros Pan
2/23/2019
As an expat in the UK, Spyros was climbing the corporate ladder and living large but stress & anxiety led him to a dramatic burnout. Turning his life around brought him to a remote island where he slowly recovered. That's where he first heard about the Hang. In this episode, Spyros shares 10 years of lessons playing the handpan.
Duration:00:39:58
Finding Your Voice with Judith Lerner
2/7/2019
What's your heart's desire? That question is one Judith pondered all through her life. But when she encountered the handpan, the answer was clear. Listen to Judith share about "instrument and the community and the places you'll go and the people you'll meet and the thing you'll do" in this episode.
Duration:00:35:42
Colin Foulke, Student of Steel - Part 2
1/19/2019
In part 2, Colin walks us through his discovery and development of hydroforming, a revolutionary process to shape handpan shells. He also re-visits the roots or the art form and reconnects with his first instrument, the cello.
Duration:00:37:31
Colin Foulke, Student of Steel - Part 1
1/9/2019
Classically trained on the cello, Colin slowly grew weary of jumping through the hoops of institutionalized western music... but then he discovered the handpan and embarked on a journey that would dramatically change his everyday life.
Duration:00:23:33