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Studies have recently found an increasing amount of people are at risk of hearing damage and that part of that is down to the volume at which we consume music. Is it possible to enjoy a gig without damaging your ears? And how do we know if we're at risk?
On this episode of In Focus, Beth and Tom are joined by Tom Trones from Minuendo. Tom is passionate about music, a guitar player and backing singer who has made it his passion to maintain our enjoyment of music whilst protecting our hearing with the Minuendo earplugs.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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NB: This isn’t a sponsored podcast, but we think the Minuendo earplugs are a great idea, so if you want to check them out, here's a link - https://www.minuendo.com/
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In this episode, Beth chats with Tom about all things learning. Can you learn to learn?
This episode is also to celebrate the release of our new channel 'ROAR!' We'd love it if you'd check out the videos and email any suggestions you have to [email protected]. Click here to watch!
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Our latest Roarcast guest is accent coach Pamela Vanderway from Dialect Coach Worldwide.
Beth chatted to as part of the the video "Why Do Singers Lose Their Accent When They Sing?" and the interview was so insightful we thought we'd share the whole interview with you all. Topics covered include the role of accent in singing, how vocal styles develop and Pamela's thoughts on vocal training. There are also insights into how social dynamics affect music and the accents used within them.
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Pamela's Website - https://www.dialectcoachesworldwide.com
Original Video - Why do Singers lose their accents when they sing?
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Beth and Tom look at the controversial topic of lip syncing, in focus. They discuss whether there are circumstances where an artist should or shouldn't lip sync, discuss societal expectations placed upon artists and whether it's even the choice of the artist in the first place. They also take a look at some of the individuals who have used lip syncing in the past and delve into the rigours of touring.
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Original Video: Why Do Singers Lip Sync?
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In this episode of the rebranded 'Roarcast', Beth and Tom speak to Julien Truchan from metal band Benighted.
This episode focusses on the connection between mental health and metal music, following on from the video 'Does Metal Music make you Calmer?' which Julien featured on previously. Julien is in the unique position of working in the metal industry whilst also being a mental health nurse, so can offer some unique and insightful perspective on music therapy and much more.
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Original Video: Metal Music Makes You Calmer? The Science of Metal
Benighted: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/benighted/
Big thanks to Julien and Katy from their label Season of Mist for setting up the interview.
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This is the first episode in some brand new content! In this series, Beth will take a topic discussed on the channel and talk about it in some more depth. In this episode, Beth is joined by Tom to discuss 'Why You Don't Like the Sound of Your Voice'.They cover how everyone has a different auditory experience of the world, your inner voice and why you might perceive your voice differently to other people or even recording equipment.
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Background Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtOc4Bdmog
Some extra reading:
This is Your Brain on Music: Understanding a Human Obsession: https://amzn.to/3oduEoE
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain: https://amzn.to/3piw0zK
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In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth chats to Melissa Cross, vocal coach to many of the world's top metal stars. Melissa has worked with artists including Slipknot, The Disturbed, Killswitch Engage and Arch Enemy to help them achieve extreme vocals safely.
Beth and Melissa cover the journey from classically trained vocal coach into metal, some technical insight into fry screaming as well as talking about the truth behind the stereotypes surrounding metal.
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The new season of 'Good Job with Beth Roars' kicks off with a bang, with Beth being joined by lead singer of Jinjer, 'Tatiana Shamayluk.
Tatiana's vocals are both genre defying and defining. Jinjer are a metal band that take influences from Jazz, Reggae and Funk and Tatiana is at the centre of their unique sound. We find out about Tatiana's journey from being a student in Ukraine to a metal artist, how she learned to scream and her thoughts on being an introvert in life but finding her extrovert on stage.
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The Podcast is changing!
We'll still be conducting interviews, but also covering science based, educational content on vocals. All in the name of helping discover what makes your favourite artists and the music they produce.
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Kelli-Leigh chats to Beth Roars. Kelli-Leigh has had an amazing and varied career, touring the world as a backing vocalist for Leona Lewis and Adele and as well as being the uncredited singer on two number one singles. She has now formed her own record label ‘Music Core’ and is rapidly finding success under her own name.
The pair chat about success, Kelli-Leigh’s experiences working across the industry at the highest level and why it is now her time to walk the red carpet in her own right.
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Kelli Leigh - https://www.kelli-leigh.com
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Today Beth speaks to singer and actor Ramin Karimloo. Ramin set out as a teenager to follow his dream of playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera. On his way, he’s earned himself a place among the top Musical Theatre performers in the West End.
Ramin speaks about his journey - from experiencing different countries as a child to teaching himself to act, embracing his own style and staying hungry to learn.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.27 - What was Ramin Karimloo’s worst ever job?02.11 - What was Ramin’s journey to Canada? 04.25 - Journey into music/theatre06.23 - Ramin talks about the school trip where he first saw Phantom of the Opera07.59 - Fate vs Hard work09.11 - Ramin speaks about his learning journey14.39 - Ramin’s career progression and journey into Phantom21.33 - Olivier nomination and attitude towards awards23.16 - Quickfire Round24.11 - Fun fact25.36 - What is success and are there qualities that unite successful people?26.47 - What makes a great singer?30.42 - Self doubt31.52 - What has been Ramin’s greatest challenge?34.32 - Greatest accomplishment35.25 - What one quality or ability would Ramin choose to pick up? 36.58 - Ramin’s unique journey contributing towards his unique voice40.00 - Advice for people entering the entertainment industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Ramin Karimloo: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Podcast - The Hang Public Enemy, The Tragically Hip (Gordon Downie), Tracy Chapman, Johnny CashShah’s Imperial GuardMiss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never DiesUta Hagen, Lee StrasbergColm Wilkinson (The Phantom Ramin originally saw)Tom Hanks, Earl CarpenterCameron Mackintosh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gaston Leroux The Avett Brothers (Seth Avett)Mandy Karimloo (Ramin’s wife) Dee Cannon (Acting Coach)Benedict Cumberbatch, Regents Park Open Air TheatreAlexander McKenzie SchoolOlivier nomination for Love Never DiesJoe Cocker - You are so beautiful Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week’s Roarcast guest is Aryana Sayeed. Aryana is one of Afghanistan’s biggest stars, a judge on both The Voice Afghanistan and The Afghan Star and an inspiring woman who uses her profile to campaign for Women’s Rights.
She continues to perform music in Afghanistan a country in which music was banned until 2001 and has won many awards for her activism such as an Atlantic Council Freedom Award and a Bravery Award from the Government of Afghanistan. Aryana has made it her life mission to fight inequality in her home country and across the world, she speaks about how music impacts people and how she deals with some of the abuse she gets as a result of speaking out.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.55 - What is Aryana Sayeed’s worst ever job?02.32 - Was it always Aryana’s dream to be a singer?04.54 - Beth asks about Aryana’s work championing women and working for equal human rights 07.40 - What was it like for Aryana during the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, during which time music was banned?10.11 - Have the different countries and cultural influences Aryana has experienced affected her music, and does she feel these things stemmed from childhood?13.36 - Did Aryana find it difficult having childhood experiences of war and moving to a country where other children couldn’t relate to them? 14.50 - How does Aryana deal with abuse and trolls? 16.34 - Does Aryana doubt her ability to make an impact?17.30 - Quickfire round18.29 - Fun fact20.45 - How does Aryana Sayeed approach her creative process?21.57 - What changes for Aryana in how her music is received in different countries?24.15 - What is the difference between singing in the three languages Aryana performs in? Would she ever sing in English?25.42 - Why is singing live important for Aryana?27.31 - Does Aryana ever get performance anxiety?28.30 - Greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment32.04 - If Aryana could wake up with one quality or ability, what would it be?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Aryana Sayeed: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook TalibanMusic being banned in AfghanistanJ-Lo, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Shakira Farsi, Hindi Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today’s guest is Musical Theatre singer, vocal coach, former American Idol Contestant and queen of riffing Natalie Weiss.
Natalie opens up about her recent experience with a vocal haemorrhage while working on an off-broadway show. She also chats with Beth about what she thinks makes a great voice and how she deals with the insecurity of working in the musical theatre industry.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.26 - What is Natalie’s worst ever job?02.03 - What was Natalie Weiss’ journey into the arts?04.22 - How have nodules affected Natalie?05.41 - Why does Natalie prefer coaching to singing now? 06.26 - What was Natalie’s American Idol experience?07.16 - Breaking down the riffs08.30 - Can anyone learn to riff?10.02 - What makes a great singer?10.21 - Natalie opens up about having a vocal haemorrhage 11.31 - Quickfire round12.20 - Fun fact on Melisma14.13 - What is success to Natalie Weiss? Does she ever doubt herself?15.30 - Does Natalie read her Youtube comments?16.38 - What personality traits does Natalie think have been helpful to her in her coaching/singing?17.47 - What advice does Natalie have for anyone dealing with anxiety?19.48 - What type of voice or personality make the ideal student?21.20 - What does Natalie consider her greatest accomplishment?21.55 - Biggest challenge?23.00 - Can Natalie switch off her coaching brain when she goes to shows?23.30 - If Natalie could have a new quality or ability, what would it be?24.00 - Advice for people in the entertainment industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Natalie Weiss: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter Madonna, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Tori KellyPennstate UniversityGreatest love of all - Whitney HoustonNodulesPeter Pan, Les Mis, DreamgirlsAmerican IdolMyMentor Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today's guest is Harish Sivaramakrishnan of Agam. Agam are an intriguing fusion of Prog Rock and South Indian Classical Music. Beth asks Harish how this came about and he reveals his western influences including Dream Theater and Tool.
Beth and Harish also discuss the balance between viability and creativity when working on your music and how Harish has maintained a second career throughout his musical journey, working as an engineer.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.28 - What is Harish’s worst-ever job and at what point in his life was that?02.52 - How did Harish’s interest in music start?04.15 - Beth asks Harish what happens within an Indian singing lesson07.00 - Harish explains how he combines South Indian Classical Music with Prog Rock with his band Agam10.37 - How has Harish found having another career being an engineer?12.52 - Has Harish pursued engineering out of choice or necessity?14.31 - The importance of multi-tasking16.54 - Has Harish found a cross-over in skills required for engineering and being a musician?19.46 - Quickfire Round20.48 - Fun fact22.00 - Does Harish believe more in fate or choice?23.57 - What has been Harish’s biggest challenge?26.18 - How do you achieve a balance between being confident in what you’re producing artistically and making sure the art you produce is viable30.19 - What does Harish consider his greatest accomplishment?32.29 - If he could choose, what quality or ability would Harish wake up with tomorrow?33.18 - How important has introspection been to Harish’s music and also his overall life?34.57 - Advice for people wanting to enter the music industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Harish Sivaramakrishnan: YouTube Instagram Facebook Agam: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Spotify WikipediaMembers of Agam mentioned: T Praveen Kumar, Swamy Seetharaman Harish’s Inspirations - Dream Theater, Rush, Iron Maiden, Snarky Puppy, Opeth, ToolPolyrhythm, Mixed Meter (see Time Signature), Pitch & Modal Shifts (see mode)Carnatic Music, Hindustani MusicBollywood, Cinemas of India Harmonium Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beth Roars talks to Oli Peters from technical death metal band Archspire. Oli is well known for his fast-paced machine gun like distortion style. Beth asks Oli what it was like to teach Jason Momoa to war cry, how he finds touring, the pros and cons of specialisation as opposed to versatility and the reasons you should pursue music professionally.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.02 - What has been Oli’s worst ever job? 03.33 - At what point did Oli know he wanted a career in music? What was Oli’s first music industry experience?05.06 - Beth Roars asks Oli Peters how he came to his unique sound and fast phrases? Do they take notice about what is popular?08.12 - What is circle breathing and how has Oli incorporated it?10.09 - Beth Roars and Oli Peters discuss the pros and cons of being good at just one style of singing, or different styles but not necessarily mastering them12.15 - Where did the name Archspire come from and why do people connect with Archspire music? 14.08 How Archspire seek to create the same sound live as on their recorded album15.48 - Quickfire19.12 - Fun Fact20.31 - What was it like to be asked to teach Jason Momoa a war cry for the Apple TV show ‘See’? Would Oli consider teaching other people?25.11 - How does Oli memorise his fast phrases for Archspire songs?25.50 - Beth asks Oli how Archspire finds touring. How is it different touring in Europe compared to America?28.30 - What does Oli Peters perceive has been Archspire’s greatest challenge?31.06 - What are Archspire’s goals going forward? What has been Archspire’s biggest achievement? 31.57 - What is the one quality Oli Peters would choose to gain overnight if he could?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Archspire: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Members of Archspire: Spencer Prewett, Tobi Morelli (mentioned), Dean Lamb (mentioned), Oli Peters (a.k.a Oliver Rae Aleron, Jared SmithSeason of MistVancouver, Campbell RiverSlam (genre)Tech n9ne, Busta Rhymes, TwistaShane MacGowan, The PoguesJason MomoaCircle BreathingSee - the TV Show that Oli worked on with Jason MomoaComic-ConThe Faceless (band)Calumnus Will AnimateCanadian Juno Award Gumby Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Beth's guest is comedian Mae Martin. Mae is has accolades across different comedy genres, radio shows, a book and musical comedy. Most recently, Mae starred in 'Feel Good' a semi-autobiographical show about her life that she also wrote for Channel 4/Netflix.
Beth and Mae discuss her battle with addiction, why honesty is important in comedy, how society perceives sex and gender and what it was like acting for the first time.
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Episode Highlights:
01.01 - What is Mae’s worst ever job?02.32 - How did Mae Martin get into comedy?03.22 - What journey has Mae had with Musical Comedy? 04.48 - Is feeling comfortable in the job you do learned or something you’re naturally born with?05.27 - Mae speaks about her semi-autobiographical TV show Feel Good and how did she approach acting in it?07.47 - How did Mae find it performing in a show that was based on events in her real life?08.39 - How much does addiction apply to everyone and where do they stem from12.00 - What does Mae hope people take away from Feel Good? Does she think it’s important for art to have a wider societal point?14.00 - Quickfire Round15.07 - Fun Fact15.53 - Mae speaks about her book ‘Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A guide to 21st Century Sexuality’ 18.35 - How much has the public perception on sexuality changed in recent years?20.41 - Does Mae doubt her direction or her work?22.12 - If Mae could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?22.52 - Does Mae Martin feel successful? What defines success?25.24 - What has been Mae’s biggest challenge?26.15 - What does Mae want to do next? 27.07 - Does Mae believe in fate or choice?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Mae Martin: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Ace Ventura, Jim CarreyFeel Good, Charlotte Ritchie (actress), Joe Hampson (co-writer of Feel Good) Dope (Mae’s Stand Up Show)French & Saunders, Mighty BooshThe Second City - Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Steve Carell Mae's Book: Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A 21st Century Guide to Sexuality Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth Roars talks to Fabienne Erni and Chrigel Glanzmann from Eluveitie. Eluveitie combines an intriguing mix of Celtic folk and metal, soaring clean vocal and screams. Beth chats to Fabi and Chrigel about Celtic culture, how history writes music and how Eluveitie has evolved into its current lineup.
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01.12 - What were Fabienne Erni and Chrigel Glanzmann’s worst jobs?02.09 - Did Fabi and Chrigel always know they would be in the music industry?03.54 - How did Chrigel learn to scream? 04.40 - How did Fabi feel about joining Eluveitie when they were already an established band? Did she try to emulate the previous Eluveitie singer? 06.32 - How has Chrigel found going through lots of iterations of the band? From both his perspective and the perspective of his fans. 08.06 - Why did Chrigel start the band as a recording project?11.05 - Chrigel speaks about Celtic culture in Switzerland12.13 - Where did the name ‘Eluveitie’ come from and what does it mean?13.14 - How does the use of Gaulish affect Fabi when she sings? 15.26 - Quickfire16.36 - Fun Fact 17.31 - Do Eluveitie define themselves as successful?18.24 - Why do fans connect with Eluveitie’s music?20.26 - What are the best and worst parts of touring?23.17 - Who writes Eluveitie’s music? What is the music-making process?26.19 - If Fabi and Chrigel could wake up with one quality or ability tomorrow, what would it be?26.47 - Advice for people entering the music industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Eluveitie: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Fabienne ErniChrigel GlanzmannHelvetica (Celtic tribe) - Swiss websiteAlbert Schweizer, Francois HollandeLanguages: Gaulish, Swiss-German, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Nuclear Blast (Label) - Black Water Dawn (Song Eluveitie mention recording)Illumishade: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Early Access to the Podcast!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today our guest is the outspoken and iconic Irish folk singer/songwriter Sinead O’Connor. Beth chats to Sinead about how music impacts society, overcoming her challenges and insecurities, why she reverted to Islam and how young people today are influencing the world.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.58 - What is Sinead O’Connor’s worst ever job?03.40 - What has driven Sinead? Why does she write?04.38 - Does Sinead agree with an article that says she has a voice of ‘pain and faith’?05.12 - Sinead speaks about the influence of John Lennon’s Death on music07.28 - Heroes appear when the world needs them. Greta Thunberg and how young people find a way to be part of a revolution, even if it’s not through music09.12 - Does Sinead O’Connor care about what other people think about her? And how has that changed as she’s got older?09.49 - Beth Roars asks Sinead if she has advice for young people wanting to enter the music industry12.05 - Does Sinead think certain personality types are attracted to the music industry? 12.45 - Quickfire Round13.48 - Fun Fact14.38 - Beth speaks with Sinead about her decision to revert to Islam16.58 - What does Sinead consider to be her biggest achievement and her greatest challenge18.34 - Has Sinead ever doubted herself? Does she think she’s talented?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Sinead O’Connor: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook The Last Waltz Jimi HendrixKilling Joke, NMEPiers MorganDuran DuranGreta Thunberg, Ayakha MalithafaThat’s Life! with Esther RansenSinead Reverting to IslamLou ReedIsrael Vibration - Brixton Academy - Benjamin ZephaniahA Series of Unfortunate Events - Meryl StreepChicken LickenThis Episode was recorded in December 2019
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Beth chats to Norse music composer Jonas Lorentzen, who is now working on a project known as Nebala. Previously, Jonas was part of the break-through traditional Nordic music act Heilung. Jonas discusses the benefits of putting limitations on yourself, overcoming the fear of success as well as failure, learning how to throat sing and why Jonas has moved on to new projects.
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1.05 - What was Jonas’ worst ever job?1.53 - Could he imagine where he is today when he was a teenager?2.16 - Did Jonas always imagine his musical work being based on norse culture?3.34 - When did Jonas’ musical journey begin and what were his influences?5.35 - How did Jonas get into throat singing from pop-rock style?6.30 - How was it for Jonas joining Heilung? 10.32 - Jonas talks about being thrown in the deep end when it came to throat singing and how he approached learning 13.38 - How much does Jonas think his vocal development (particularly distortion and throat singing) has been mentally letting go and how much has been in the physical learning of it16.40 - Why did Jonas Lorentzen leave Heilung?20.17 - Quickfire Round21.34 - Fun Fact22.54 - Jonas talks about his new work - what is the difference doing music for a film compared to a live project?25.07 - Jonas speaks about Sebastien (Vessel) who he is collaborating with on his new project26.26 - What advice would Jonas have for someone entering the industry?27.27 - What has been Jonas’ greatest challenge?30.09 - Does Jonas worry about other people’s opinions of him? 34.01 - If Jonas could wake up with one quality or ability, what would it be?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook PatreonJonas Lorentzen: YouTube Facebook Instagram Nebala, ByNorseSebastien Gainsborough (Vessel), Red Sex, The HandmaidenRakhi SinghHeilung - Youtube Channel, Members - Maria Franz, Kai Uwe Faust, Christopher JuulSeasons of MistKurt Cobain, Eddie VedderValhalla Jeff Buckley - ‘Grace’When the Saints Go Machine STOIVipassana MMA, BoxingThis episode was recorded at One Fine Play in January 2020
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Our guest today is the incredibly talented and versatile singer/songwriter Morgan James, who has branched across many genres including Soul, Opera and Broadway.
In this candid episode, Morgan opens up about her fears, challenges and desires for herself and for the music industry. We discover how she has navigated the music industry, championed women artists and is ultimately striving to become the best version of herself she can be.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
01.30 - What is Morgan James’ worst ever job?02.53 - Was Morgan aiming for where she is now? 03.30 - How did Morgan start her career as a solo artist after a career in Musical Theatre04.30 - Has Morgan always sung the way she has and does she feel authentic in her sound?05.17 - Morgan James talks about her training at Juilliard and embracing her classical voice06.11 - The importance of growing your skills but being selective with them07.43 - What does Morgan think makes a great singer?08.28 - What are the similarities/differences in the range of genres Morgan James sings in?09.25 - Has Morgan been down the path of imitation?11.34 - Why does Morgan James continue to train classically? Would she return to performing Opera?13.09 - Why is Morgan an independent artist and what are the differences to being with a label?16.06 - Quickfire Round17.00 - Fun Fact 17.54 - What has been Morgan’s greatest career challenge?19.48 - How to handle rejection20.09 - What is success and does Morgan feel successful?22.23 - Does Morgan James doubt her ability?23.07 - How much or Morgan’s journey does she think is talent and how much is hard work?24.04 - Beth Roars asks Morgan James about ‘She is Risen’26.11 - Morgan speaks about the importance of diversity across the music industry28.42 - What quality would Morgan James take tomorrow, what would it be?29.24 - Advice for entering the music industry30.40 - How influential has the internet been in Morgan’s career?31.45 - If Morgan could do one thing in the future, what would it be?32.53 - Who or what inspires Morgan James?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Morgan James: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook StageItSingers mentioned: James Taylor, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Ethel Merman, Barbara Cook, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Joni Mitchell, Sarah Vaughan, Willie NelsonJuilliardTeddy (Who wrote a song cycle)She is Risen Volume One, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shoshana Bean, Cynthia ErivoPostmodern Jukebox (PMJ), Scott Bradlee, Morgan James’ Dream OnMemphis MagneticDoug Wamble (Guitarist and Morgan’s Husband)Beastie Boys StoryPledge Music going BankruptThis episode was recorded May 1st 2020
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