Music Well

Groove Tycoon Acoustic Cuts 2019 by Steven Sysum

a round of simple tones

Rush by Steven Sysum

Isn't it good to love? And, be loved of course. In this episode we discuss the many phases a romantic relationship passes through, choosing songs which highlight them uniquely. Where are you along the arc of love? Breakup, butterflies, best buds... Songs from the episode: Rolo Tomassi - Aftermath Wye Oak - Lifer American Football - Never Meant Ivan Dorn - Ренессанс Dexter Story - Yene Konjo

Isn't it good to love! And be loved. Well, "love" is a process of growth and revelation over time...and specific moments. We discuss songs which highlight particular markers of relationships we all experience. Where are you on the arc of love? Songs in this episode: American Football- Never Meant Wye Oak- Lifer Rolo Tomassi- Aftermath Fictionist- The Real Thing Ivan Dorn- Ренессанс Dexter Story- Yene Konjo

Vas Todoriko leads an engaging and lively roundtable discussion with songwriters Jake Elliott of Acre(s), and Will Breman. All Santa Barbara based, Vas, Jake, and Will pull back the layers on their process for creativity. We hear a live performance from Jake, as well as one original song from each person (including Steven). We also hear songs which inspire us. Artist Links: Will Breman: https://www.willbremanmusic.com/ Jake Elliott https://soundcloud.com/acresrock Vas Todoriko (The Peer Council): https://thepeercouncil.bandcamp.com/ -Song List- Vas Todoriko (original) The Peer Council “Disillusion.” (inspiration) Bleachers “Don’t Take the Money” Jake Elliott (original) “The Wheel” (inspiration) Jon Foreman “Terminal” Will Breman (original) “Olive Trees” (inspiration) Mount Eerie “Tintin in Tibet” Steven Sysum (original) “Mis Cambios” (inspiration) Nick Mulvey “Fever to the Form”

Are you hungry for music? Let us serve you up an eclectic mix of musical ingredients. Guest Marek "Dash Positive" Nold joins Vas and Steven to chop-up some truly unique elements and provide some deep-dive analysis of what makes a beat in music so important for us. You'll surely be satisfied to your core after this episode! Dash Positive's music: @dash-positive

It's summertime! Special Guest Eric Fredricey, Chief Engineer at KCSB 91.9FM joins Steven and Vas for a warm and broad discussion on the songs that warm us up and why. We encourage you to consider how music helps us experience the change of seasons and enhances the pleasure of common scenes in the current season. Songs: Tangerine Dream: "Love On A Real Train" State Azure cover Efterklang: “Cutting Ice To Snow” Asgeir: “Torrent” Thomas Campbell: “Spanish Flowers” Refused: “Liberation Frequency” Tuska: “Suck On Your Mind”

Music is one of many forms of communication. Have you ever wished you could speak and/or sing with confidence and elegance? In this episode, Steven and Vas interview the bright and insightful Leah Petitte. She blends vocal coaching and yogic practices to enable finding our truest voice. Chock full of insight and practical advice, this episode is a master class in personal enrichment. We evaluate 7 songs and, with them, create a range of communication “rough to smooth.” We use these songs as mnemonics for how to be the most loving and truthful communicators possible. Leah Petitte’s site: yogawithleah.net Track list- Novas “The Crusher” Soul Coughing “St. Louise Is Listening” Ashtraynutz “City Life (Moods Remix)” Eliot Sumner “Information” Monakr “Calling Out” Nicole Dollanganger “Poacher’s Pride” Ralph Vaughan Williams “Five Mystical Songs: Love Bade Me Welcome” Titles: Cotton Jones “I Am The Changer”

How comfortable are you in front of crowds? For some of us, just standing on stage gets the sweat beads rolling. For others, it's a well-honed and cherished skill to perform music for others. In this episode, Steven Sysum has a thoughtful conversation with Santa Barbara vocalist and performer Katie Fritzke. They explore what makes for performing, being a musician, and blending those two unique talents (think Prince). See more of Katie's work here: http://katiefritzke.com/

Do you stick with your favorite genres of music, hardly branching out? Do you think rap and hip-hop are all the same ego-stroking, misogynistic musical braggadocio? In this episode, we make a case for the POSITIVE contributions that underground hip-hop offers to us. Steven Sysum and guest Jonathan White, host and creator of the podcast “Accelerate Living”, take us through some in-depth analysis of the culture, styles, message, and uniqueness this genre of music offers to all who are open to be explore what other, well-crafted genres bring to the music-sphere. “Be open and embrace where it takes you.” Article featuring Jonathan: https://world.wng.org/2006/05/black_mans_world Sadistik: “A Long Winter (feat. Ceschi)” Atmosphere: “Sad Clown” Sadistik: “The Darkness” Pep Love: “ggw” unavailable online Titles: Cotton Jones “I Am the Changer” Background beats: Nujabes album MODAL SOUL various songs

Episode 3 is our Valentine's Day 2019 discussion on how to grow into greater love by honestly looking at ourselves and facing grief head-on so we come out the other side much more mature than before. We've chosen 3 songs which approach this topic from different angles. As always, please support the artists via links below, and give us your comments on the Soundcloud page. One of our goals is to spark thoughtful conversations. Thanks for listening! The Temper Trap – “I’m Gonna Wait” Nao – “Orbit” Gone Gone Beyond – “Ain’t Giving Up On Love” produced by The Human Experience Title Track: Cotton Jones “I Am The Changer”

Steven Sysum and Vas Todoriko, Santa Barbara, CA Title Track: "I Am The Changer" by Cotton Jones ( https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B7u6b2gxp37ya366u4swz5iodqu&tid=song-T3p6jgga6mndmdwq4egeq242kqe ) Buy the Artists' Music! In order of appearance: 1. AUTECHRE: VLETRMX21 2. SWEATSONKLANK: THE UNIVERSE COLLAPSES 3. KYE KYE: HONEST AFFECTION – STRIPPED SESSIONS (YOUTUBE ONLY) 4. S.MAHARBA: W.I.G.T.S. 5. MOONHOOCH: SOMETHING ELSE 6. COTTON JONES: SAIL OF THE SILVER MORNING 7. DEXTER STORY: A NEW DAY 8. FICTIONIST: NOISY BIRDS 9. GLASSJAW: PRETTY LUSH 10. RAC: WE BELONG (ODESZA REMIX) 11. FUENTES ALL STARS: PEGALE A LA NALGA 12. BUSDRIVER: BARBS OVER BREAKFAST SCONES 13. CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE: SEE JAM HEAR JAM FEEL JAM 10:00-15:00 14. BOHUSLAV MARTINU: DUO FOR VIOLIN AND CELLO 15. XXYYXX: ABOUT YOU 16. RUTHIE FOSTER: WORKING WOMAN 17. OLIVER FT. CHROMEO: GO WITH IT 18. TOURIST: WE STAYED UP ALL NIGHT 19. UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS: MY LOVE 20. BONDAX: LAST LIGHT 21. MATT ANDERSON AND THE MELLOTONES: COAL MINING BLUES 22. AQUILO: SO CLOSE TO MAGIC 23. MAX RICHTER AND DINAH WASHINGTON: THIS BITTER EARTH (STREAM YT) 24. LAPALUX: III. BELOW

This is our first episode cut into two parts. Enjoy and leave feedback!

This is our first episode cut into two parts. Our show's mission is to teach us to listen to music well, and plum the depths of wisdom and enjoyment that it offers. This first episode employs analytical and philosophical disciplines applied to rich and deeply thoughtful songs. We hope you learn something valuable about the artists and yourself. Title track: "I Am The Changer" by Cotton Jones BUY IT HERE https://cottonjones.bandcamp.com/album/paranoid-cocoon Song 1: "Morning Yearning" by Ben Harper BUY IT HERE http://www.benharper.biz/bymyside.html Song 2: "Dark Chandelier" by Anna Tivel BUY IT HERE https://annativel.bandcamp.com/track/dark-chandelier Song 3: "Young Man In America" by Anais Mitchell BUY IT HERE https://anais-mitchell.backstreetmerch.com/cds/xoa-us