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Maniacal Music Musings

Jeremy Bryant/Chancy Grife

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Imagine a show where you could bring your favorite music album of all time and force two people to experience it from beginning to end. Sound fun, well that’s what Maniacal Music Musings is all about. The guest brings on an album they love and the two hosts try to match it with their own albums. Everyone picks a top 5 songs off all 3 albums and let the fun begin.
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In my audio content, I get real about life's ups and downs—sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between from my journey as a music entrepreneur, music producer, music business consultant & DJ. This podcast isn't just about beats and dope lyrics—it's about the stuff that really matters: music, life, society, culture and all the messy, beautiful bits in between. Tune in for honest conversations, interviews, and unfiltered chats. Remember, it's not where you start, but where you finish th ...
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Your musers are back again for another amazing episode and we both enjoyed the hell out of this one. We are being joined by the lead guitarist and songwriter of one the Musers favorite new bands, A Moment of Violence, Desi Pena is our guest this week. It was a gloriously fun time spent with Desi and we seriously hope he comes back someday. Albums D…
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Well folks now that the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket is officially over, it's time for the participants who were with us for most of the long haul to have their say. Your musers and 5 participants picked songs they thought belonged in the Top 500 list and we let these songs battle it out to find a winner. So come find out whose songs win the…
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Well folks now that the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket is officially over, it's time for the participants who were with us for most of the long haul to have their say. Your musers and 5 participants picked songs they thought belonged in the Top 500 list and we let these songs battle it out to find a winner. So come find out whose songs win the…
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On Friday, September 6th, 2024, I had the pleasure of hosting a thought-provoking conversation with England-based musician, artist, author, and free speech advocate, Sean Bw Parker. Sean and I took a completely different journey—away from music itself and into the broader global political landscape.What made this episode truly unique was how we exp…
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Welcome back musers of the world, the end is finally here as we enter the grand winner bracket of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. We took the 1st and 2nd place winner of all 14 parts and put them into 1 super bracket of the ultimate champions. Join us as we eliminate 32 winners down to 1 to see who takes home the gold medal. Participants: …
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It's that time again musers for another great edition of your favorite music commentary podcast. Your Musers are back once again with another great guest, we are being joined by Ezekiel Williams, Host of Let's Gather Podcast. We had a fun time getting to do a rap themed episode with a somewhat undercover second theme as well in this one. Albums Dis…
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Welcome back musers of the world, the end is finally here as we enter the grand winner bracket of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. We took the 1st and 2nd place winner of all 14 parts and put them into 1 super bracket of the ultimate champions. Join us as we eliminate 32 winners down to 16 in the first round and come back next week to hear …
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On Friday, August 23rd, I had the honor of welcoming an entertainment powerhouse who I believe will be remembered as a modern Hip-Hop icon: Kelda Williams, also known as Keldamuzik aka Diva. Kelda is an American music artist, actress, TV host, and producer who has been breaking barriers and pushing the culture forward.Keldamuzik is truly one of the…
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Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers and you are in for a treat with this one folks. We are being joined by Trent Gander, freelance writer & blogger as well as being a music lover. Join us as we have a fascinating discussion about everything music and three great albums. Albums Discussed: Carmen Miranda's Ghost by Various Artist…
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Friday, August 16th, 2024, I had the privilege of welcoming a truly inspiring guest, Lillian Taylor Štajnbaher. Lillian is a dynamic figure who seamlessly blends creativity with legal expertise. Known internationally as a top trademark attorney, Lillian has been at the forefront of representing businesses in both the U.S. and abroad for over three …
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Musers of the world prepare for the beginning of the end as we finish off part 14, the final part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. That's right we finish off the songs ranked 58 to 1 in this part and we had some hot debate over who should win this one. Come back next week as we take on the grand winners bracket where the 1st and 2nd plac…
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Welcome back musers to another amazing episode and boy howdy do we have one for you this week. Another pleasant surprise as well is who our guest is, the third appearance of The Music God CJ Plain himself. CJ hit Jeremy up and said he had an album that your musers had to hear, so we arranged him to stop by and discuss music once more. Enjoy! Albums…
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That's right, the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket continue as we continue the final part of the songs ranked 58 to 1. The right side of part 14 starts off in this rendition with a bang and some of the most memorable and amazing songs ever created. So join us for Round 1 and come back next week to hear the final songs to make it into the Grand W…
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It's been three weeks since flying solo on the show, and what an incredible ride it's been! From the deep, meaningful conversation with Dr. Diane Kaufman, diving into the music business with Zoey Tess, to rocking out with A Moment of Violence, these past episodes have been packed with invaluable insights for independent artists. Each guest brought …
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That's right your musers are back once again, you are in for a treat as we do a live episode about live albums. We are being joined by Juan Gonzalez: Musician, Producer, Video Maker, Tour Manager, Audio Engineer, and Sex Symbol. Join us as we give you an extra live performance that you'll never forget. Forgive Jeremy on this one, he was a little ex…
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I was joined on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 with members of the South Florida Nu Metalcore band, "A Moment of Violence" (AMOV). Representing the band were Desi Pena aka Dez (lead writer, producer, engineer, and guitarist), Russell Miller aka Russ (writer and vocalist), and Brent Richardson (writer and guitarist).Signed to the label "Wake UP! Music R…
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Welcome back to another amazing episode musers, we are happy to have you hear as always. We are being joined by an amazing guest once again and the guest this week is Michaell Magrutsche, artist. Michaell even chose an album of his own creation for us to listen to for his choice, come listen to what we thought of it and what he thought of our album…
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Music Producer | Songwriter | Singer | Music Business Entrepreneur I was joined on Saturday, July 27th, by the talented singer, music producer, songwriter, and music business entrepreneur, Zoey Tess. In this episode, we dived deep into an unpredictable conversation that goes beyond just music. Zoey surprised me with her unique perspective on flippi…
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Poet, Artist & Child Psychiatrist | Hold on Campaign | Suicide Prevention Did you know that over 700,000 people die by suicide every year worldwide? This highlights a growing crisis that impacts millions of individuals and their families. In today’s video we explore a critical issue: Suicide Prevention. Beyond numbers, there are real lives and poig…
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That's right your musers are back for another amazing episode with another amazing musician. We are being joined by Miguel Landestoy; jazz pianist, educator, and podcaster. We had an amazing time with Miguel on our show and he is gladly welcome back anytime. So come enjoy this rap battle. Albums Discussed: Illmatic by Nas A2G EP by Blackalicious Th…
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Holy shit, it's finally time for the end to begin, the countdown is over and we are half way through the end times now. Welcome back as we tackle part 14 of The Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs Bracket, which as you know means we are tackling the Top 58 songs as ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine. As it's 58 songs, we're only doing the left side of the b…
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Unlocking the Icons With Kino IsaacChapter 1: From Artis Leon Ivey Jr. to Coolio1. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on August 1, 1963, in Compton, California.2. Grew up in a challenging environment, facing poverty and gang activity.3. Compton's struggles: Gang violence, gang culture, and lack of economic opportunities impacted his upbringing.4. Parental se…
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Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers, sorry if I missed a week or two, life has been hectic as always. This long episode was a pleasure to record and we got to really talk about and break down the music of our guest. We are joined by Blake Isbell, an upcoming rock artist who puts his life story into his music in a very beautiful…
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Well folks, once again the musers are back to finish off another part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This time we're tackling Part 13 which consists of the songs ranked 92-59, that's right it's the last part before the Top 58 songs are broken down. So come join the countdown to chaos as we approach the climax of it all. Special Guests:…
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This week on the podcast, I am diving into the crucial topic of why having a will matters for artists. Here are the key reasons:Ownership and Control: A will allows artists to decide who inherits their music rights, recordings, and intellectual property. Without it, the state decides, potentially against the artist's wishes.Future Success: Your son…
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Well folks, once again the musers are back to start off another part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This time we're tackling Part 13 which consists of the songs ranked 92-59, that's right it's the last part before the Top 58 songs are broken down. So come join the countdown to chaos as we approach the climax of it all. Special Guests: …
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I discuss the inequality present in the music industry, highlighting the challenges faced by artists from lower income backgrounds...... "Stop chasing the 360 record label deal. Get your house in order, get your business in order."A short (very short) story...... Artist: "The last time I performed was in 2014."Me: Why? Artist: "Life happened." (Wha…
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Welcome back to the continuation of pure chaos, your musers are here to continue tearing apart the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. In this edition we are finishing part 12 from round 2 to the winner where we break down the songs ranked 126 to 93. That's right we finally broke the top 100 ranked songs and this contest is getting harder and hard…
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After an experience this week where a music house stole a mandate from me, I realized how crucial it is to share more real life events with all you independent artists out there. This episode dives into why it’s absolutely vital to have solid contractual agreements in place before starting any project. I will be discussing the importance of being l…
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Your musers are back once again to enjoy another albums three and there may be some unknowns with these albums. We are joined by Martin Tracey, an author who has previously been on Jeremy's paranormal podcast. It was an amazingly fun weekend special episode and we can't wait for you all to hear it. Come enjoy in our revelry and remember Elmo would …
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Welcome back to the continuation of pure chaos, your musers are here to continue tearing apart the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. In this edition we are doing all of round 1 in part 12 where we break down the songs ranked 126 to 93. That's right we finally broke the top 100 ranked songs and this contest is getting harder and harder(giggity). …
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In this episode, I explore the untimely death of Whitney Houston, who passed away at 48 from accidental drowning due to drug use and heart disease. Her story offers important lessons for independent artists struggling with addiction to prioritize their well-being and protect their careers.Key Lessons:Self-Awareness and Acceptance:Acknowledge the Pr…
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In this episode, I dive into the essential concept of discovering your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) as an independent artist. Just like Whitney Houston's powerhouse vocals defined her career, it's crucial for you to identify what sets your music apart.Musical Style: Explore your genre preferences and musical influences to pinpoint your unique s…
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Last week, I dropped Episode 3 of Unlocking the Icons, focusing on the legendary Whitney Houston. Explore chapter two of this three-part series and dive into the life and legacy of this iconic artist. Chapter 2: Rise to Superstardom (1983-1992)Signed with Clive Davis' Arista Records at 19 in 1983.Possessed exceptional vocal talent, with a phenomena…
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The potential implications of music streaming services introducing charges for free subscription tiers, as proposed by Sony Music, raise critical questions regarding user accessibility, revenue models, and the balance between ad-supported and premium offerings. While increased revenues and improved content investment may seem like advantageous outc…
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In this episode, I dive into a major move by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) calling for changes to US copyright law. The NMPA wants Congress to give music publishers more control over how their music is licensed to streaming services.The NMPA argues that rights holders should have the option to either license their music through …
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In this episode, I dive into valuable lessons for parents nurturing a child's talent, inspired by Michael Jackson's early life:Nurturing vs. Pushing: Understand the fine line between encouraging talent and pushing too hard. Focus on fostering a love for the activity with positive reinforcement and letting creativity shine.Importance of Balance: Ens…
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This week, I'm excited to share Chapter Two of "Unlocking Michael Jackson" from my series "Unlocking the Icons with Kino Isaac". For just $5 a month, you can subscribe via Patreon and dive deep into the lives of music's greatest icons.Chapter Two Notes: The Jackson 5 and Solo Stardom (1971-1979)1. Michael Jackson continues to front The Jackson 5 as…
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I briefly recap the difference between music masters and music publishing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the legalities and administrative aspects of the music business. I explain that masters refer to the final master recording and are owned by the record label, while publishing focuses on the composition and lyrics, owned by the son…
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