Three musicians, Hungarian cellist Orsi, Chilean cellist Evelyn and Japanese violinist Chiaki, share their unique perspectives on classical music from Pilsen, Czech Republic. Featuring original interviews and performances with stories and classical music from around the world.
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There’s no direct translation of “la brega” in English, but for Puerto Ricans, it’s a way of life. To bregar means to struggle, to hustle, to find a way to get by and get around an imbalance of power. It’s got a creative edge, a bit of swagger; as Puerto Rican scholar Arcadio Diaz has observed, it’s a word that belongs to the underdog. Hosted by New York-born Puerto Rican journalist Alana Casanova-Burgess, La Brega tells stories of an island and a people trying to cope with too many challeng ...
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Enter the Vibes Lab. Where we decode the research powering VAIA, the agentic platform we're building to democratize cognitive health. Explore how we're fusing neuroscience with AI to create universal access to cognitive health and wellness. Listen to Vibes AI Restorative Audio: https://lnk.to/vibesaiplus Take part in our Research: https://form.typeform.com/to/Eh2AuMvc
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The Theorist Composer Collaboration is a podcast interview series highlighting modern composers and music theorists. With guests ranging from freelance composers, graduate students, and tenured professors, the TCC is a space of discourse and discussion between the similar but the often separated fields of music theory and composition, bringing together modern musical analysis and practice.
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This Giving Tuesday, Futuro reflects back on 2025
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39:00It’s been quite the year, for the United States and for Futuro Media. At Latino USA, we’re bringing you in-depth reporting from the front lines. At Futuro Studios, we’re developing ground-breaking shows like La Brega Season 3, which is set to premiere early next year. In this special Giving Tuesday episode, Futuro Media founder Maria Hinojosa refle…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Neural Bio-Tuning & Sound Therapy
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12:40This episode details the scientific evidence supporting frequency medicine and sound therapy, explaining how specific audio frequencies create measurable physiological changes in the body. It discusses the mechanism of nitric oxide production, explaining that tuning forks and certain music can spike this molecule, leading to improved blood flow and…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Digital Detox & Sound Therapy
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16:35This episode provides an extensive overview of cognitive overload resulting from digital saturation and presents sonic intervention as a scientifically validated therapeutic solution. It explains that digital stress hyperactivates the amygdala while depleting the prefrontal cortex, triggering harmful hormonal responses like excessive cortisol. The …
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Parkinson's Tremors & Sound Therapy
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13:09This episode is an overview of the integration of ancestral sound wisdom with modern science to manage Parkinson's disease symptoms. The approach focuses on using specific sound frequencies and rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), arguing that these techniques can reorganize the nervous system's irregular patterns, such as the 4-6 Hz tremors charac…
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We have a sneak peek of our latest bonus episode for Futuro+ members. Alana and OG La Brega producer Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino break down how they make the show in two languages – something rarely done in podcasting. Plus, hear never before heard audio. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and…
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Frecuencias Ancestrales: La Música Latina como Medicina para el Cerebro
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18:59¿Sabías que los ritmos del Mariachi y la Cumbia tienen antiguas raíces curativas? Mucho antes de que la neurociencia moderna existiera, las culturas indígenas de Mesoamérica usaban el sonido como medicina, empleando instrumentos sagrados como el tambor teponaztli para alterar la conciencia y promover el bienestar. Acompáñanos a descubrir cómo esta …
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive in to Ancestral Intelligence: How Latino Cultures Encoded Brain Medicine in Music
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18:41Episode: Ancestral Frequencies: Latino Music as Brain Medicine Did you know the rhythms in Mariachi and Cumbia have ancient healing roots? Long before modern neuroscience, indigenous Mesoamerican cultures used sound as medicine, employing sacred instruments like the teponaztli drum to alter consciousness and promote well-being. Join us as we uncove…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Latino Brain Health & Resonancia a Latino sound therapy
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15:03Latinos face 1.5x higher Alzheimer's risk with cases projected to rise 900% - the steepest increase of any ethnic group. In this episode, we explore how "Resonancia" transforms this health equity crisis into opportunity. Created for Hispanic Heritage Month by acclaimed artist Rachel Bickley, this 40Hz restorative audio weaves flamenco rhythms with …
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Wepa! We’ve got big news for you: La Brega is back, directly from Futuro Studios! We’re in production right now on a third season and it’ll hit your headphones soon. In the meantime, we have a hint on what’s coming this season. So hit play to find out! Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and …
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¡Wepa! Te traemos buenas noticias: ¡Regresa La Brega! Y llega directamente desde Futuro Studios. Estamos produciendo la tercera temporada, que podrás escuchar muy pronto. Pero, mientras, te dejamos algunas pistas de por dónde irán los nuevos episodios. ¡Dale play, pa que te enteres! ¿Quieres apoyar nuestro periodismo independiente? Únete a Futuro+ …
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Vibes Lab [Español] - Resonancia, Cuando la Herencia se Encuentra con la Neurociencia
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24:46Los latinos enfrentan 1.5 veces mayor riesgo de Alzheimer con casos proyectados a aumentar 900% - el incremento más pronunciado de cualquier grupo étnico. En este episodio, exploramos cómo "Resonancia" transforma esta crisis de equidad en salud en oportunidad. Creado para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana por la aclamada artista Rachel Bickley, este au…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Women's Reproductive Health & Sound Therapy
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15:48Follow & Listen to Vibes AI Restorative Audio tracks on our favorite podcast platform: https://lnk.to/vibesaiplus Take part in our Research: Take this cognitive wellness check before and after you listen to a Restorative Audio track: https://form.typeform.com/to/Eh2AuMvcBy Vibes AI
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TCC 43. Public Music Theory and Conferences - Professor J. Daniel Jenkins
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1:12:10This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features music theorist Professor J. Daniel Jenkins. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Professor Jenkins about his background, time as a regional conference president, the past and future of public music theory and much more! Professor Jenkins contact: Website: https://sc.edu/study…
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TCC 42. Penumbra - Dr. Robert Gross
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1:22:13This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Dr. Robert Gross and his piece Penumbra. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Dr. Gross about his background, various music occupations, several technical approaches to composition and much more! Dr. Gross contact: Website: newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/p…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into The Healing Power of Silence & Sound Therapy
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12:55This episode, supported by various academic references, explains the therapeutic benefits of silence, particularly in sound therapy and for cognitive health. It highlights how silence is not merely an absence of noise but an active force that positively impacts the nervous system, promoting what is known as the "relaxation response". This state is …
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TCC 41. Resonancia Natural - Dr. Carolina Heredia
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1:18:18This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Dr. Carolina Heredia and her piece Resonancia Natural. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Dr. Heredia about her background, multidisciplinary composition, sonic connections with nature and much more! Dr. Heredia contact: Website: https://www.carolinaheredia.com…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Dyslexia & Sound Therapy
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19:15In this episode we discuss sound therapy as an innovative approach to addressing dyslexia, positing that this reading disorder is fundamentally an auditory processing issue. They explain how specific sound frequencies, particularly binaural beats, can retrain brainwave patterns to improve reading skills by promoting neural entrainment. The sources …
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TCC 40. Who Is Music For? - Professor Roshanne Etezady
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1:16:34This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Professor of Composition Roshanne Etezady. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Professor Etezady about her background, journey to professorship, evolution of her compositional work, today’s graduate students and much more! Professor Etezady contact: Website: https://www.rosh…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Early Alzheimer's & Sound Therapy
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15:11In this episode, the provided sources collectively explore the potential of sound therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD). A significant focus is placed on 40 Hz gamma frequency stimulation, which clinical trials suggest can improve cognitive function, reduce brain atrophy, and enhance connectivity. Ad…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into The Science of Sound Healing
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16:26This special edition episode explores the therapeutic potential of sound, detailing its neurobiological foundations and diverse clinical applications. They explain how various sound modalities, from music therapy to binaural beats and vibrational instruments, influence brain function and physiological responses. The texts highlight sound therapy's …
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TCC 39. Social Movements and Protest Scholarship - Professor Noriko Manabe
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52:13This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the music theorist Professor Noriko Manabe. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Professor Manabe about her background, career journey, the relevance of protest scholarship, Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl performance, the future of music theory and much more! Professor Manabe con…
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Sound therapy, particularly binaural beats, is explored as a method to potentially improve focus and cognitive abilities. The creation of a third perceived tone from two different frequencies played in each ear is the basis of this auditory technique. Research indicates that gamma-frequency binaural beats can enhance cognitive flexibility and may a…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Sound Therapy for Caregivers
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10:08Vibes AI focus on the significant challenges faced by caregivers, including stress, exhaustion, and various health issues. They introduce restorative audio as a potential solution offered by Vibes AI, which is described as a scientifically engineered tool utilizing specific frequencies and rhythms to promote cognitive wellness, emotional balance, a…
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TCC 38. Becoming Tangible - Dr. Amelia Brey
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1:07:46This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Dr. Amelia Brey and her piece Becoming Tangible. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Dr. Brey about her background, process of composition, music philosophy and much more! Dr. Brey contact: Email: [email protected] Website: ameliabrey.wordpress.com Donate to …
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Vibes AI explores the concept of grounding, or "Vitamin G," which involves connecting the body to the Earth's natural electrical charge. Research suggests this connection can significantly reduce the body's induced voltage from electromagnetic fields. Furthermore, studies indicate that combining grounding techniques with sound therapy can positivel…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Sleep & Sound Therapy
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10:53A discussion on how sound therapy can improve power naps and overall sleep quality by influencing brainwave states and masking disruptive noise. Techniques like brainwave entrainment using binaural beats or pink noise help synchronize neural activity for faster sleep onset and deeper rest. Additionally, consistent sound environments can calm the ne…
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TCC 37: Festivals and Competitions - TCC Roundtable
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1:34:49This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Dr. Francisco Javier de Alba and Professor Nadine Silverman for a TCC Roundtable on composition festivals and competitions. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Dr. Paco and Professor Silverman about accessibility, the benefits of networking, career development, institutional…
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Vibes AI is introducing new audio frequencies designed to enhance cognitive health, rooted in the science of sound therapeutics and brain-wave entrainment. Their research explores how specific sounds can influence brain waves and potentially aid those with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's. The company's approach considers memory as a "…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Brain Rot & Sound Therapy
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11:12We discuss the modern issue of "brain rot," characterized by cognitive decline from excessive digital content. It explores sound therapy as a non-invasive intervention to counter these effects by using specific frequencies to influence brainwaves, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functions like memory and attention. The text details the neuroco…
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TCC 36. Politicization, Autonomy, and Resistance - Professor Michael Buchler
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1:20:17This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the music theorist and former SMT president Professor Michael Buchler. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Dr. Buchler about his background, the current political state of the university system, what really should not be political, the safety of international students, the f…
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Vibes AI introduces a new "Vibe Drop" aimed at enhancing auditory processing using sound therapy techniques. The Vibe Drop is based on scientific research highlighting the brain's ability to filter sounds and improve auditory function through targeted sound stimulation programs, including The Listening Program (TLP) and speech-in-noise training. TL…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Anxiety and Sound Therapy
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9:14Vibes AI Restorative Audio explains that sound therapy can alleviate anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, fostering a direct ear-brain connection, and reducing both somatic and cognitive anxiety. Research indicates that calming music combined with auditory beat stimulation yields significant anxiety reduction and promotes deep …
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This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Emelia Ulrich and her piece Vigil. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Emelia about her background, philosophy in music, the piece Vigil, the place of music theory in composition and much more!! Emelia contact: [email protected] Donate to the TCC: https://buym…
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Deep Dive into Brain Massage Cognitive Sound Therapy
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11:48Vibes AI's "Brain Massage" Vibe Drop utilizes specific sound frequencies to promote mental well-being. This audio experience combines 417 Hz and 528 Hz tones to create an 111 Hz binaural beat, which is purported to induce relaxation and aid in mental cleansing. Additionally, a 40 Hz oscillation is incorporated to potentially enhance cognitive funct…
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Vibes Lab - Deep Dive into Menopause and Sound Therapy
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13:05Vibes AI Restorative Audio presents research indicating that tailored sound therapy can alleviate various menopausal symptoms. The provided text highlights clinical studies demonstrating improvements in mood, sleep, and overall well-being in menopausal women through structured sound and music interventions. These benefits are attributed to sound th…
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TCC 34. Sermon of the Matriark - W4RP Trio
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1:17:47This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Josh Henderson and Mikael Darmanie of the group W4RP Trio alongside their group’s recent collaboration with artist LiKWUiD, Sermon of the MatriarK. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Josh and Mikael about their background, process of collaboration on Sermon of the Matriark,…
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Vibes AI's "Grace" uses sound therapy to foster universal love and connected consciousness, combining ancestral wisdom and frequency science. The experience utilizes specific frequencies like 528Hz, 741Hz, 852Hz, and 983Hz to promote healing, intuition, and spiritual awakening, aiming to guide users into a theta brainwave state conducive to relaxat…
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Vibes AI's "Rise and Shine," an audio track utilizes binaural beats to ease the transition from sleep to wakefulness by gently shifting brain frequencies. It explains that binaural beats are auditory illusions potentially causing neural entrainment, where brainwaves synchronize with external rhythms. Research suggests that different binaural beat f…
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This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast! Host Aaron D’Zurilla recaps the past year, lessons learned, the next steps in content, life in general, and the special reveal of the TCC Theme, commissioned from and composed by Will Davenport! Donate to the TCC: https://buymeacoffee.com/tccollaboration A f…
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Sound therapy is presented as a promising strategy to manage tinnitus, a condition characterized by persistent ear ringing or buzzing. The text outlines several approaches within sound therapy, including masking the tinnitus with external sounds, habituating the brain to ignore it, and neuromodulation techniques that stimulate the auditory system. …
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Vocal Whispers: How Your Voice Reveals the Hidden Language of Cognitive Health
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15:03In this groundbreaking episode of The Vibes Lab, we dive deep into the emerging world of vocal biomarkers—a revolutionary approach that transforms how we understand and monitor cognitive health. Our experts unpack the fascinating science behind how the subtle nuances of your voice can serve as an early warning system for neurodegenerative condition…
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Sound therapy is emerging as a beneficial method for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by leveraging specific frequencies and auditory stimuli to improve brain connectivity and sensory processing. This approach enhances communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction skills. Various techniques, like the Tomatis® Method, us…
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Exploring sound therapy as a potential method for managing ADHD symptoms. It highlights alpha waves (8-12 Hz) for relaxation and creativity and 40Hz (gamma) therapy for improved focus and attention. Several studies are referenced, examining the effects of binaural beats, calm music, and combined sound and brain training interventions on ADHD. While…
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TCC 32. Key Constellations - Professor Táhirih Motazedian
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1:06:16This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the music theorist Professor Táhirih Motazedian alongside her award-winning book Key Constellations: Interpreting Tonality in Film. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Professor Motazedian about her background as a NASA planetary scientist, work as a music theorist, Key Constellatio…
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Explore The Neurological Pi Paradox: Why Your Brain Craves Both Routine and Novelty
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19:10A mathematical concept of pi's irrationality to the human brain's need for both stability and novelty. It introduces Vibes AI's restorative audio therapy, specifically a "Vibe Drop" called Irrational Intelligence utilizing frequencies associated with intuition, self-expression, and personal power, to help individuals find life direction. This audio…
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TCC 31. The Recusant's Dream - Isabella Temperville
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1:18:16This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the composer Isabella Temperville and her album The Recusant’s Dream. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Isabella about her interests, catch up with her since the last time on the podcast, discussing her master’s thesis, further work constructing the multimedia project in The Recus…
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This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the artist Purple Kloud and tracks from his album HUGO. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Purple Kloud about his background, the genre of “Pyrofuzz”, his writing and recording process, the album HUGO, the southern music scene, differences between the industry and academia, and muc…
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TCC 29. A Joyous Trilogy - Quinn Mason
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1:16:32This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the composer Quinn Mason alongside his piece A Joyous Trilogy. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Quinn about his background, finding success in collaboration, writing for orchestra, textural storytelling, the potential of modern music theory and much more! Quinn website: https://w…
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TCC 28. Concerto for 6 String Electric Violin - Will Davenport
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1:25:07This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the composer Will Davenport and his piece Concerto for 6 String Electric Violin. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Will about his year in composition, reflections on graduate studies, writing a masters thesis, orchestrating electric strings, composing large pieces, and how to get …
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TCC 27. Clementine, You wouldn't believe, Icarus - Alivia Hunter
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1:16:34This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the artist Alivia Hunter alongside her songs, Clementine, You wouldn’t believe, and Icarus. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Alivia her background, writing process, cultural inspirations, the folk music scene, narrative subversions in lyrics, and her perspective on music theo…
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