Best Homecoming Podcast & Piano Music Podcasts (2024)

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Find Someone Who's Turning - Jessica Roemischer and Garth Webber 15:02

4M ago15:02

15:02

Mr. Garth Webber, my fabulous guitar-master-colleague joins me for this podcast--an intermingling of guitar, vocal narrative, piano and song, that gives rise to story and message. This one is inspired by Neil Young's prescient encouragement, "Don't Let It Bring You Down." In the midst of everything we're grappling with, individually and as a human …

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A Story in Two Songs - Like a Rolling Stone and Red, Red Wine 9:54

5M ago9:54

9:54

A story told through two songs: In "Like a Rolling Stone," Bob Dylan really got what it's like to be uprooted. As I've played this timeless classic, the great Island song, "Red, Red Wine" kept coming to me. So this is a dialogue between a person who provides cautionary insight, and the friend who's become the ''rolling stone." In rhythm, chord prog…

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Everything's Gonna Be Alright - A Tribute to Bob Marley by Jessica Roemischer and Garth Webber 13:16

6M ago13:16

13:16

With world-class guitarist, Garth Webber, we pay tribute to the enduring message and music of Reggae king, Bob Marley. Through my spoken reflections, piano melodies and Garth's fabulous guitar music and studio production, we highlight Bob Marley's vision of the future--a world where we live together in peace. And how do we get there? Through music,…

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Love in a Nanosecond 28:31

6M ago28:31

28:31

After decades of estrangement and difficulty, my mother's love, now, is something I'd longed for--but could hardly have imagined. In a moment, all the pain and hurt dissolve into a beautiful sea of warmth and...healing. And it happened, literally, in a nanosecond. And I think, what an incredible and significant phenomenon, as I contemplate how: All…

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Listening, Friendship, Love - Featuring Garth Webber 14:40

6M ago14:40

14:40

For this podcast episode, I am honored and delighted to present a new musical collaboration--with world-class guitarist, Garth Webber. Garth has played alongside the finest rock, blues and jazz musicians of our time--among them, Gregg Allman, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John, Robben Ford, Bill Champlin, Bob Weir and--Miles Davis--widely considered the mos…

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My Heart, The World - Reflections on Our Future 24:35

11M ago24:35

24:35

As piano melodies flow through me, I offer insights into our lives, our world, and our souls. I'm inspired both by the beloved song, "Amazing Grace," born of a man's transfigured consciousness; and by an interview with Gregg Braden, renowned visionary and cutting-edge researcher/thinker. In a spontaneous flow, I share thoughts on who we are and whe…

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Our Connection Across Time and Space 20:55

12M ago20:55

20:55

In this podcast, as I sit on an ancient sea-side lava field, I reflect on the intrinsic connection between us all - no matter where we are. I describe two stories - of my dear friend, Ren, who likewise found herself amidst ancient lava fields in Hawaii; and my Canadian friend and 'fellow' poet and writer, Brenda Peddigrew who, like many in the Nort…

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Amazing Grace - A Chance Encounter 24:57

12M ago24:57

24:57

A chance encounter on a seaside path, led to insights into history and one of my favorite songs, "Amazing Grace." It also gave me pause to consider--what is 'grace, really? And what does it means for our consciousness to shift, so a new life on this planet can come into being. I cite, also, a conversation with Apollo astronaut, Edgar Mitchell, as h…

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Grandmother, Mother, Daughter 34:11

1y ago34:11

34:11

My grandmother made history as one of the USA's greatest theatrical costumers. Her business, "Mme Berthe Costumes," outfitted many of the stars and nightclub shows, including Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, Liza Minelli, The Cotton Club, Radio City Rockettes, and countless others, during the early to mid 20 century. As I was growing up, though, she was…

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For My Dad on Father's Day 21:17

1y ago21:17

21:17

On Father's Day, I remember my beloved Dad and the gifts he's given me - humanity, song and a glorious vision of the world. This episode includes an excerpt from one of our conversations - the first that I've published. Happy Father's Day Dad! I love you alwaysWith gratitude to my sponsors:Roland Corporation AustraliaHaworths Shellharbour, New Sout…

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A Little Faith 23:12

1y ago23:12

23:12

This podcast celebrates the simple acts of love and faith - in one's self, in another, in life itself. It's inspired by the great John Hiatt's beautiful ballad, "Have A Little Faith in Me." With love to all, JessicaHere is my YouTube video of this song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-b8Y241nwWith gratitude to my sponsors:Roland Corporation Austr…

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The Smiles Returning to Our Faces 15:48

1y ago15:48

15:48

This podcast celebrates the sun in all its glory, within us and shining down. As we let our inner essence shine, we transform ourselves and each other, creating a new world. I sing "Here Comes the Sun," The Beatles' great anthem to light. With love to all, JessicaHere is my YouTube video of this song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alXtfcwKACcWith …

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I Shall Be Released 19:09

1y ago19:09

19:09

I'm restarting my podcast with heartfelt appreciation to all my listeners, new and established. This podcast celebrates the light in all its glory. As we embrace it, our hopes and dreams come to life, creating a new world. I sing "I Shall Be Released," Dylan's great anthem to freedom. With love to all, JessicaHere is the interview with Archbishop D…

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The Faith We Share - Livestream Concert 55:43

2+ y ago55:43

55:43

Dear Friends, This concert is inspired by stories of faith - of people overcoming enormous odds and devastating circumstances to embrace the possibility of healing, hope and love. As I share these stories, I accompany the words with the music I've been requested to play in prayer and upliftment, including gospel, blues, hymns, popular melodies, and…

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Amazing Grace - Inspirational Piano Concert 1:05:49

3y ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Dear Friends, This concert is compelled in my heart by the African-American experience--the unfathomable suffering and oppression--and the healing and witnessing that's being called for. Beloved hymns and spirituals will accompany the reflections, I share with heartfelt appreciation, experiences offered by a dear friend, India Elaine Holland-Garnet…

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Sweet, Sweet Heart - Live-Stream Concert 1:00:21

3y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

In this live-stream piano concert, I play to the tender heart in each of us. The music is infused with prayer for the people of Lake Tahoe and Eastern California, as fire is posing catastrophic threats to life and property there. I also play to those in Louisiana, in New York City and the Eastern US, in the wake of Hurricane Ida; and to all those s…

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Take The Long Way Home - Live-streamed Concert 51:33

3y ago51:33

51:33

This concert celebrates the power of music, intention, friendship and love, especially in these pivotal times. I share prayers for the people of Louisiana amidst the hurricane, who are enduring the fires in the Western USA, individuals who are in need of healing across the world, and how the music and beautiful vibrations we create can have a profo…

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A Wonderful World - Livestream Concert 19:18

3y ago19:18

19:18

On a cool, rainy Sunday morning in Sydney, I was inspired to create this little concert, as an affirmation, as encouragement, to experience awe and wonder, with love...It is a wonderful world. Join me for Live-streamed concerts, Monday and Thursday evenings, EST US/Tuesday and Friday mornings in Sydney, on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jessica.r…

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Free Fallin' - Live-Streamed Piano Concert 52:17

3y ago52:17

52:17

This live-streamed piano concert is inspired by a fortune that read, "To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose one's self." The music and stories you'll hear are dedicated to the experience of moving from the familiar, in search, with uncertainty, and also with hope. Music includes Tom Petty's great anthem, "Free Fallin,…

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The Sea, Changing and Eternal 27:55

3y ago27:55

27:55

Amidst lockdown here in Sydney, I find that a marvellous friendship, and the vast expanses of the sea, converge in depth and love. The ebb and flow of conversation - and my daily walks near the ocean - open my heart to the subtle realms of the spirit, present and near. Piano music - the glorious Scottish ballad, "Loch Lomond."Dear friends, my life …

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Drift Away - Live Streamed Piano Concert 56:59

3y ago56:59

56:59

This concert conjures the dreams and visions that arise through music. It's inspired by the special challenges of living as an American 'ex-pat' in Australia...like the inability to find Fig Newtons when I crave them! Through music and story, this live-streamed concert flows from early musical influences to the present time, as the past and present…

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Have a Little Faith 38:47

3y ago38:47

38:47

This episode is inspired by stories of faith and friendship. I read from the beloved tale, "The Little Prince," and share a poignant experience, in which a friend develops a beautiful connection to a horse, patiently allowing him to become comfortable as she gains his trust. I finish with the song, "Have a Little Faith," by John Hiatt, which sums i…

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I Love You So Much, It Hurts 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

One evening at a local Starbucks, I had an extraordinary encounter - my mom's spirit came to me, unbidden. In the days that followed, I'd realize that healing is possible; that underneath the hardship, is her enduring love; that the veil between this side and the other is thin, indeed. My mom, a pianist, cherished the music of Claude Debussy, and m…

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The Secret Chord 9:04

3y ago9:04

9:04

My reflection on a glorious energy that's in our midst. When we allow ourselves to sense it, the feeling of its presence, close and near is healing and reassuring... Music - "Hallelujah," arranged by Jessica RoemischerTune in to my weekly live-streamed concerts on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JessicaRoemischerPianoConcertsYouTube: https://www.…

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The Path Home - Inspirational Piano Concert 1:09:04

3y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

A live-streamed piano concert dedicated to the many expressions of, and longing for home. I share stories and memories of my home town, of my own search, reflections on faith and finally, a poem written by my father shortly before he passed - a poem that celebrates renewal, and the perennial cycles of nature. Piano music includes spirituals, popula…

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Blanket of Prayer - Inspirational Piano Concert 1:08:35

3y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

A live-streamed piano concert dedicated to healing for the listeners, and all who need it. As people join together, we're lifted by the music and our prayers. Piano music includes hymns, spirituals, blues, rock, popular music and originals. With blessings to all.Tune in to my weekly piano concerts on my Inspirational Piano Concerts Page: https://ww…

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Life, Glory, Goodness - Piano Concert for Easter/Passover 1:01:53

3+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

This podcast is a live-streamed concert. For Easter/Passover, I celebrate our ability to prevail against all odds. The music and stories are uplifting and hopeful. From hymns and spirituals, to blues, Motown, gospel, rock, classical, sacred and secular become one as I celebrate the spirit of a New World. Wonderful to share it with you here, and tha…

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A Love Song To The Earth - Inspirational Video 4:22

3+ y ago4:22

4:22

At this challenging time, I’m asking for your support to create a vision of hope and healing - an inspirational video called, "A Love Song to The Earth." It's a dream I've long held. Amidst these uncertain times, it's a dream whose time has come. This podcast describes my vision...of performing high on a bluff overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean, as…

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Simple Gifts - Piano by Jessica Roemischer 5:56

3+ y ago5:56

5:56

With heartfelt wishes to you and yours for Thanksgiving....this beloved Shaker hymn, arranged for piano. Blessings, Jessicawww.pianobeautiful.comBy Jessica Roemischer

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The Gift of My Roots 40:28

3+ y ago40:28

40:28

On the anniversary of my beloved dad's passing, a miracle occurred - my family lineage became revealed to me, a legacy I'd resigned myself to never knowing. The generations unfolded, back in time to my great-great-great-great Russian grandfather who lived in the 1700's. I discovered, too...my family name is uncommon enough as to suggest that everyo…

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Haven 21:04

4y ago21:04

21:04

They say that, "home is where the heart is." More than ever, we each need a home, a place--no matter how small or seemingly unremarkable--where we feel at ease, at rest, at peace. Amidst the flux and challenge of the world, we each need a haven. There, we can find ourselves renewed. Piano music: "Haven," composed and performed by Jessica Roemischer…

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Good Night Irene 56:38

4y ago56:38

56:38

Amidst the up-welling of consciousness about racial divides, suffering, disenfranchisement, I share memories of my youth...a girl born into a progressive, broad-minded family, and yet one who was buoyed by being white and middle-class. The complexity of my own story, as is the case for each of us, is a microcosm. As we seek to create a new world, w…

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Advise Self Care 38:54

4y ago38:54

38:54

This podcast is about my recovering from a bad fall. An experience that's given me an unusual opportunity to reflect on life, my life, all of life...our human lives. All that's happened in my decades on Earth. And it feels like God, the Universe, Life itself is saying, now is the time to come home to yourself, to who you truly are, to find yourself…

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Surfers, Rainbows, Black Cockatoos - A Living Dream 32:00

4y ago32:00

32:00

One stormy afternoon on the vast Australian ocean, the waves roiling, a handful of surfers endeavored to ride the power of the sea. As I looked on, together with dozens of others, what I witnessed was astounding. Then, two other miraculous occurrences unfolded, leaving us all feeling as if we'd entered a dream-like reality. Piano Music: "Amazing Gr…

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Physics, Nature, Wholeness - A New Life Begins 57:49

4y ago57:49

57:49

In a span of three months, my life has shifted dramatically, as has the world. A new chapter is opening in our individual and collective lives. The values, dreams, visions and convictions we hold dear are essential. They will shape our future. In that light, I share two guiding influences: modern physics, which reveals the inter-connectedness of al…

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What Makes Us One 31:42

4y ago31:42

31:42

At this time of massive change and upheaval I ask, what is it that I can offer? What can I contribute from my own convictions, from the deepest truth that I know? I find myself journeying into the depths of the human experience, into that which we share, no matter who we are - into that which makes us one. The song that keeps coming to me is the he…

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Blankets of Sand 26:12

4y ago26:12

26:12

As I sit easily on the sand, looking out to the vast, blue horizon, I find myself cherishing this time of pause...because the natural world is regenerating. We have been given a blessed opportunity to perceive nature liberated from...us. It's said that, "Whatever we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves." Indeed, if the Earth heals - as it's doing am…

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Letting Go Into The Wave 26:32

4y ago26:32

26:32

Instead of returning to 'normal,' what if we fuse our human inventiveness with a newfound awe for the living world. In so doing, we'll find ourselves riding a force that's emerging...one that will guide us and protect us, and move us into a new future on Earth. Podcast concludes with a 17-minute piano improvisation inspired by the power of the wave…

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My Dad's Gas Tank 25:47

4y ago25:47

25:47

Sometimes the smallest details hold the most meaning. So it is, as I gaze upon a photo of my dad's old home. It's not the grandeur of the Victorian house in which he lived that buoys my mind and heart, but rather a little gas tank he'd installed at the end of the garage. From that tank, my dad would fill my car when I'd visit, happy to help me. Tha…

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Toccata in G 23:48

4y ago23:48

23:48

This podcast features an improvised piano piece I've titled, "Toccata." A Toccata has to do with 'touch,' with fast-moving passages and repeating musical figures. What you'll hear arose spontaneously as I played one evening. The truth is, I've had similar experiences at the piano for more than a half century. Letting my fingers wander and explore, …

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Children, Freedom, Discovery 42:35

4y ago42:35

42:35

With the widespread restrictions, children have in many ways been liberated from the educational structures that confined them. Near the ocean where I live, they're often allowed to play freely, enjoying themselves, discovering life in ways that are truly meaningful. Piano Music: "Il Est Ne Le Divine Enfant," traditional French carol - arranged and…

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Night Dwelling 16:46

4y ago16:46

16:46

Amidst the pandemic, the rhythms of our lives have changed. Day and night are blending into each other. There's a slowing of time, and an opening into a deeper awareness of ourselves. At home, on a rainy evening in Sydney, Australia, I remembered a poem I'd composed when I was sixteen years old - long before any of us could have anticipated our pre…

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Walking Along Ocean's Edge 26:35

4y ago26:35

26:35

As I spend these days walking slowly along the ocean's edge, I find myself subsumed by the presence of the sea--its power and vastness. Now in this time of great change and flux, a new life can be born...not so much from "making it happen," but by being formed and moved, in surrender to a force and presence greater than myself. Piano music: "Gymnop…

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Getting Back to Normal? 30:54

4y ago30:54

30:54

Amidst the global pandemic, there's a push to get back to normal. But what is normal, REALLY? What are we actually trying to get back to? In this unprecedented interruption of daily life, we have a sacred obligation: to reckon with the suffering that's endemic to human life, and to life on Earth because of our presence--the often invisible backgrou…

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The Inner Sanctum of the Heart 23:58

4+ y ago23:58

23:58

Alone at home, as many of us are these days, I find that the inner recesses of my heart are revealed--of love found and then lost--these emotions are bubbling to the surface amidst the stillness. Piano Music: "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin, arranged and performed by Jessica RoemischerBy Jessica Roemischer

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Slow Time 35:22

4+ y ago35:22

35:22

Wherever you are in the world, if you open the window you may notice that the sky looks a little brighter, the air smells fresher, the insects are more numerous as they alight here and there. Amidst this global health crisis, we've all been forced to slow down...and yet, this is a blessed opportunity to begin to listen to and feel that which is end…