Best Lyrical Freedom Podcasts (2024)

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U Not Like Me: Explore Themes of Self-Empowerment and Individuality With 50 Cent - The Play It Loud S3E8 25:13

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Send us a text In this episode, host J.Solo dives deep into the iconic 2002 anthem "You're Not Like Me" by 50 Cent. This song is more than just a hip-hop classic - it's a declaration of independence, a celebration of individuality, and a testament to the power of staying true to oneself. J.Solo breaks down the lyrics, explores the themes of self-em…

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Why Do We Praise?

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[Why Do We Worship?] Why Do We Praise? (Psalm 96; Hebrews 12:18-29) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Ed Carroll, Part 1: Mastering Music from All Angles - A "conductor, teacher, student, iconoclast, improviser, director, new music enthusiast, symphony musician, soloist, chamber musician"... and more ... 1:04:37

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Ed's career in music has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning multiple roles including trumpeter, teacher, conductor, and entrepreneur. His deep involvement in so many facets of the musical world has made him a leading voice not just in the trumpet community, but in the broader world of music. In Part 1 of our conversation, Ed takes us back t…

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Hearts Exposed at the Bitter Waters of Life

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[Exodus] Hearts Exposed at the Bitter Waters of Life (Exodus 15:22-16:3; Philippians 2:12-16) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Sing and Rejoice! Responding to the Grace of God

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[Exodus] Sing and Rejoice! Responding to the Grace of God (Exodus 15:1-21; Revelation 5:6-14) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: A Soulful Journey with Nina Simone - The Play It Loud Podcast S3E7 - Now Ya Talking Network 20:24

19d ago20:24

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Send us a text Dive into a classic 1964 Nina Simone song and explore themes of misunderstanding, frustration, and the human experience. Host Jay Solo breaks down the powerful lyrics of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," discussing how Simone's soulful delivery made it a timeless anthem. Gain insights on navigating challenging emotions, dealing with r…

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Clayton Haslop, Part 1: The Virtuoso Violinist - His life as an LA studio musician, and his relentless and creative fight against focal dystonia. 44:50

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Clayton Haslop's journey as a violinist has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 18, he joined the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and rose to become its concertmaster. Over the years, he also served as concertmaster for the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and contributed his talents to numerous iconic film scores, including Titanic, The Matrix, …

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Be Silent and Watch! The Unstoppable and Salvific Grace of God

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[Exodus] Be Silent and Watch! The Unstoppable and Salvific Grace of God (Exodus 14:1-31; Matthew 28:1-10) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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A Meal, Bones, Cloud, & Fire: A Freedom Too Deep for Mere Words

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[Exodus] A Meal, Bones, Cloud, & Fire: A Freedom Too Deep for Mere Words (Exodus 13:1-22; Galatians 5:1) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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By Grace Alone: Terrifying Judgement and Our Only Hope for Salvation

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[Exodus] By Grace Alone: Terrifying Judgement and Our Only Hope for Salvation (Exodus 12:29-51; 1 Peter 1:13-23) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Claar ter Horst: The Expert on German Lieder - "Working diligently, refining like a diamond, achieving freedom like a bird, listening with all your senses, and, above all, being amazed like a child." 54:40

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Pianist Claar ter Horst is a renowned expert on German Lieder, with a special focus on the music of Robert Schumann and Hugo Wolf. Her impressive career includes collaborations with legendary German singers like Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Who better to delve into the rich tradition of German Lieder than Claar ter Horst? In …

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You are What You Eat: Redemption and the Feast of Feasts

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[Exodus] You are What You Eat: Redemption and the Feast of Feasts (Exodus 12:1-28; Luke 22:7-20) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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You’ve Been Warned: Darkness and the Grace of God

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[Exodus] You’ve Been Warned: Darkness and the Grace of God (Exodus 10:21-11:10; Luke 23:44-49) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Nina Yoshida Nelsen: An International Opera Star, Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera, and President of the Asian Opera Alliance - Redefining what it means to be an opera singer 1:01:05

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Described by Broadway World as a "richly powerful singing actress," Nina is redefining what it means to be an opera singer. Beyond her international singing career, she is the Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera and the co-founder and President of the Asian Opera Alliance. Nina is someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk, usin…

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Paradise Found! Learning to Live the Epic, Not the Lyrics

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Paradise Found! Learning to Live the Epic, Not the Lyrics (Isaiah 25:6-26:3; Rev. 22:1-15) - Rev. Preston Graham

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Leonard Slatkin: The Multifaceted Maestro and His Legacy in Music, Literature, and Life 1:00:30

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In Part 1, Maestro Slatkin shares stories from his musical upbringing in Los Angeles, enriched by his family's deep musical roots. He reflects on his formative years studying under renowned mentors Jean Morel and Walter Susskind. We explore his process for learning new pieces and his insights on the unique approaches and sounds of various orchestra…

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The Hard Heart: Who's to Blame, God or Pharaoh?

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[Exodus] The Hard Heart: Who's to Blame, God or Pharaoh? (Exodus 9:16-17, 27-28, 10:1-2, 27; Romans 1:18-25) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Do Your Thing (Isaac Hayes) - The Play It Loud Podcast S3E6 - Now Ya Talking Network 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Send us a text 🎶 If you feel like you wanna scream, cause that's the way to let off steam. Scream on. Ow. Scream on. Ow. 🎶 What up, y'all? Welcome back to another episode of the Play It Loud Podcast! On today's episode, we're diving into the 1971 classic from the Black Moses himself, Mister Isaac Hayes. His iconic hit 'Do Your Thing' is all about s…

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Characteristics of a Hard Heart & The Grace That Saves Us From It

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[Exodus] Characteristics of a Hard Heart & The Grace That Saves Us From It (Exodus 8:1-32; Ephesians 4:17-24) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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There Will Be Blood: God’s Judgment and Our Only Hope

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[Exodus] There Will Be Blood: God’s Judgment and Our Only Hope (Exodus 7:14-25; Revelation 16:1-9) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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John Rubinstein, Part 1: Scoring for Movies and TV to Winning a Tony: A Journey Through Music, Acting, and Hollywood's Golden Age 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Imagine being a multi-talented artist, a composer who has crafted scores for TV and iconic films like Jeremiah Johnson and The Candidate. Now, imagine you're also an acclaimed actor, having graced countless movies and winning a Tony Award for Children of a Lesser God Picture collaborating with legendary directors such as Bob Fosse, Mike Nichols, an…

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That You May Know: Unconditional Grace and the Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart

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[Exodus] That You May Know: Unconditional Grace and the Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart (Exodus 7:1-13; Romans 9:1-26) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Exploring King Green's $1 Million Single and the Pursuit of Wealth & Freedom on the Play it Loud Podcast 20:56

3M ago20:56

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Send us a text This episode of the "Play it Loud" podcast features a deep dive into King Green's 2024 single "$1 Million." Host Jay Solo provides background on the artist, a Haitian-American rapper from the DC area, and analyzes the song's themes of wealth, success, and financial freedom. The discussion covers how money can provide personal liberty…

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Elias David Moncado, Part 1: International Award-Winning Violist, hailed as 'one of the biggest talents of his generation' 51:26

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Called "one of the biggest talents of his generation," Elias David Moncado, at a very young age, has already had an exceptional career. After winning his first competition at the age of 6, then his first international competition at the age of 8, he went on to win four major competitions after that (the Sendai Violin Competition in 2019, the Intern…

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Who is Yahweh?: The Gospel in Exodus

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[Exodus] Who is Yahweh?: The Gospel in Exodus (Exodus 6:1-30; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Top G (Symba) - Play It Loud Podcast S3E4 - Now Ya Talking Network 41:05

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Send us a text Breaking down the lyrics of Symba's 2023 song 'Top G' with @j.solo and @once.key. We discuss the themes of success, self-empowerment, and the challenges of achieving goals. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! #Simba #TopG #LyricBreakdown #Success #SelfEmpowerment #Challenges #HipHop 00:00:00 FULL 00:00:00 Simba 00:01…

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Tell Me Who You Loyal To: Pharaoh and the Destructive Evil of Idols

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[Exodus] Tell Me Who You Loyal To: Pharaoh and the Destructive Evil of Idols (Exodus 5:1-23; Matthew 6:19-33) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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James Brown's 'The Payback': Is Revenge Worth the Cost? The Play It Loud Podcast S3E3 Now Ya Talking Network 51:46

4M ago51:46

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Play It Loud Podcast! In this episode, we're discussing the 1973 classic hit "The Payback" by the one and only James Brown. We dive into the song's themes of revenge, retribution, and standing up for oneself. Our Host J.Solo and guest Key and Mama Solo, share their thoughts on whether revenge is a healthy way to d…

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Calling Moses, Facing Obstacles: The Revelation of the Lord and the Certainty of His Salvation

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[Exodus] Calling Moses, Facing Obstacles: The Revelation of the Lord and the Certainty of His Salvation (Exodus 4:1-31; Romans 8:31-39) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Frederica von Stade, Part 1: The world-class opera singer, recitalist, concert artist, and philanthropist: Sing from the heart! 55:39

3M ago55:39

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Frederica von Stade has had a fabulous career as an opera singer, recitalist, and concert artist. In her long career, she has performed and recorded internationally, working with major conductors around the world (Karajan, Bernstein, Abbado, to name just a few.) In addition, she has championed the works of many contemporary composers, most notably …

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Holy & Loving: Encountering the Utterly Unique God

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[Exodus] Holy & Loving: Encountering the Utterly Unique God (Exodus 3:1-22; John 14:1-12) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Micah Killion, Part 1: Performer, Researcher, Educator, Arts Administrator, and Former Air Force Band Trumpeter: On Efficient Practice and Learning 49:43

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Dr. Micah Killion is a trumpeter who has devoted the past several years to better understanding what constitutes effective practice and learning. Formerly a member of the Air Force Band, he has also been an arts administrator. In addition to his performing and research, he has also been involved in helping underprivileged populations through the po…

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Trusting our Deliverer: The Ironic, Gracious, and Strong Salvation of God

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[Exodus] Trusting our Deliverer: The Ironic, Gracious, and Strong Salvation of God (Exodus 2:1-25; Matthew 2:10-21) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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At the Right Time

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[Exodus] At the Right Time (Exodus 1:8-2:2; Romans 5:6) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Part 1: Emmy Award Winning Conductor, Music Director Laureate of the Fort Worth Symphony and Director of Orchestral Studies at Baylor University 51:06

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Miguel Harth Bedoya has been the Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for 20 years and is now their Music Director Laureate. In addition to other Music Director positions he has held, he has also guest conducted major orchestras around the world such as the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, a…

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Global Mission and the Book of Exodus: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story

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[Exodus] Global Mission and the Book of Exodus: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story (Exodus 1:1-7; Romans 4:13-25) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Following Those Who Follow Christ: Humility and the Beauty of Church Government

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Following Those Who Follow Christ: Humility and the Beauty of Church Government (Exodus 18:5-24; 1 Peter 5:1-11) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Dating a Con Artist- Story Time 2:25:33

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What do you get when you fall in love with a con artist? You tell me, did I date a con artist? I will be talking about some vulnerable and maybe triggering topics during this story time Audience advise

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Life in the Resurrection: He Has Made Me His Own

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Life in the Resurrection: He Has Made Me His Own (Isaiah 44:21-23; Philippians 3:7-16) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Kevin Mayse, Part 1: Trumpet Instructor, Ensembles Director, and Department Chair of the exciting program at Riverside City College 45:28

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Kevin Mayse is the wind ensemble conductor, trumpet teacher, and chair of the Department of Music at Riverside City College. Even though RCC is a two year college, what Kevin has been able to accomplish has been exceptional. His wind ensemble not only performs major works but also has a vibrant commissioning program, top flight soloists, and perfor…

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Living in the New Light of Easter: Faith, Suffering, and Living Hope

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Living in the New Light of Easter: Faith, Suffering, and Living Hope (Isaiah 43:8-21; 1 Peter 1:1-12) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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The New Story Begins

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[Narrow Road] The New Story Begins (Numbers 6:22-27; Luke 24:36-53) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Jon Armstrong, Part 1: The Highly-Creative and Innovative Jazz Saxophonist, former LA Freelancer, Bandleader, Composer and current Professor of Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at Idaho State University ... 57:36

6M ago57:36

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Jon Armstrong is an amazingly versatile performer, composer, educator and thinker. Perhaps that should come as no surprise, since as a young man in his home town in Oregon, Jon not only played in a Buddhist marching band but also worked 12 hour shifts in a diaper factory! After a highly successful career in LA, he now teaches at Idaho State Univers…

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Jesus Suffers Our Estrangement

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[Narrow Road] Jesus Suffers Our Estrangement (Hosea 10:1-15; Luke 23:26-43) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Jesus Suffers Our Injustice

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[Narrow Road] Jesus Suffers Our Injustice (Psalm 110:1-7; Luke 22:66-23:25) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Matilda Lloyd, Part 1: The International Trumpet Soloist, Philanthropist and Podcast Host! 46:41

6M ago46:41

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Matilda Lloyd has already had an exceptional career at a very young age. Her first album, Casta Diva, released on Chandos Records, was BBC Music Magazine's Recording of the Month in June of 2023. She will also be a European Concert Hall Organization "Rising Star" for the 2024/2025 season. But in addition to being an international trumpet soloist, s…

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Jesus Suffers Our Shame

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[Narrow Road] Jesus Suffers Our Shame (Isaiah 53:8-12; Luke 22:47-65) - Rev. Jerry Ornelas

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Jesus Suffers Our Agony

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[Narrow Road] Jesus Suffers Our Agony (Isaiah 51:9-13; Luke 22:39-46) - Rev. Craig Luekens

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Lynn Larsen, Part 1: Personnel and Orchestra Manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra 50:46

6M ago50:46

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During the series of conversations I've had with people in the music business over the past 3 1/2 year, I've spoken with guests representing many aspects of music. But I haven't spoken with anybody about the give and take between orchestra management and musicians. So, who better to have on the podcast than Lynn Larsen? Lynn has been Personnel Mana…