Best Joseph Birdsong Podcasts (2024)

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TS 484: RIP Buca di Beppo 1:04:23

2h ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week we talk about chain restaurants, bankruptcy, new Stardew Valley farms, podcasts, the Olympics, and baking with rhubarb.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Twinuendo PodcastStardew Valley…

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TS 483: Getting Implants 1:05:20

1h ago1:05:20

1:05:20

This week we talk about hotel TV, gashapon machines, handheld gaming, dental implants, Italian ice, and smuggling drugs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Luigi’s Real Italian IcePowkiddy x55…

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We walk in the sun in hundreds 5:05

1h ago5:05

5:05

Early morning English village ambience takes inspiration from Tomas Transtromer's wonderful poem "The Half-Finished Heaven", as we attempt to translate these words into a reimagination of the source sound that evokes some of the simple joy and complex melancholy of a bright summer morning: Despondency breaks off its course. Anguish breaks off its c…

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Early morning birdsong at a stream 5:13

1h ago5:13

5:13

An early morning recording next to a quiet stream in Gittisham village, England. Birds are singing all around us as the stream rushes past, glistening in the June sunlight. Recorded by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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Solympics 4:33

12d ago4:33

4:33

"I wanted to compose something as a clarion call for cities across the world in an Olympic year, so this was perfect. Using the sound of the traditional Chinese instrument which was then stretched and chopped up into a 'siren' sound, which was then turned into a loop on which the whole track was based. "The sound was then stretched and modified usi…

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Chinese violin vs. leafblower, Boston 3:11

1h ago3:11

3:11

A busker plays an amplified Chinese traditional stringed instrument in the Boston public park for passers-by, competing with the industrial drones of leaf-blowing machinery, but cutting through very clearly as we pass closer and closer by him. Recorded by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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Foam and flow 5:30

15d ago5:30

5:30

"When I first considered the themes relevant to the Migration Sounds project I instantly thought of the oceans. Living in the UK, an Island surrounded by water, we often hear of people attempting to cross the channel to find safety, with frequent news reports of drownings due to unsafe, overcrowded boats. All too often, these people are dehumanised…

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Portland 3:26

5h ago3:26

3:26

"My piece "Portland" is my emotional response to the field recording of anti-Trump protestors following an election in Portland, Oregon. "Say it loud, say it clear" they chant about welcoming immigrants to the USA. "In the second part of my piece I incorporate the chant, manipulating it to time with the music as if they were performed together. My …

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Flower devotion 3:40

5h ago3:40

3:40

"When I first heard the field recording before even reading the description it really took me back to conversations in the temple (Cambodian and Vietnamese where I am from). The chatters between elders and sense of calm flew over me. When I read what the field recording was about that is when I knew this was right up my alley. A lot of my music has…

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A space for Joseph 5:42

5h ago5:42

5:42

"Joseph describes himself as a painter by profession - this piece attempts to paint musical scenery around the edges of Joseph's story, recounting his own journey of migration, and wanting to place him very much at the centre, and highlight rather than draw attention away from his words. The tone of the accompanying music is a simple reflection of …

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UK/FR border crossing 5:40

10d ago5:40

5:40

This recording was anonymously submitted from a recent migrant to the UK, who has a partner with a job in the UK but still works in the Netherlands themselves. Here, he is passing the border and going through the passportcontrol to get to and from work. It's illegal to record at the border crossing, but this restriction makes you wonder why - why c…

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Double migrations, part two 2:14

10d ago2:14

2:14

In 1196 AD, the Minnan people established the Quanzhou A-Ma Temple, dedicated to A-Ma, the goddess of the sea. The spread of A-Ma's belief led to the establishment of A-Ma Temples in Xiamen and later in Qingdao in 1467 AD, as maritime trade flourished from south China to the North. After relocating to Xiamen for work, I visited the Xiamen A-Ma Temp…

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Double migrations, part one 0:58

16d ago0:58

0:58

In 1196 AD, the Minnan people established the Quanzhou A-Ma Temple, dedicated to A-Ma, the goddess of the sea. The spread of A-Ma's belief led to the establishment of A-Ma Temples in Xiamen and later in Qingdao in 1467 AD, as maritime trade flourished from south China to the North. Growing up in Qingdao, I never visited its A-Ma Temple until I beca…

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An elegy for birds in paradise 2:40

10d ago2:40

2:40

In this audio recording, you can hear the gentle sound of small waves crashing onto the shore, accompanied by the sweet melody of birds singing and the distant chime of a train bell signalling its upcoming stop. The recording captures the beginning of spring as the sun rises, bringing in a new day. After relocating to this city a little over a year…

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Say it loud, say it clear 0:26

10d ago0:26

0:26

November 2017, Portland, OR - anti-Trump chants following the election in Portland, with this particular chant about welcoming immigrants to the USA - "say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here!" Recorded Benjamin Glas-Hochstettler. Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration. For…

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Joseph's story 13:50

11d ago13:50

13:50

This is testimony from Joseph, an asylum seeker from Nigeria, onboard the charity rescue ship the Ocean Viking. Joseph along with over a hundred other people was rescued from an unseweaworthy rubber boat headed for Europe from Libya. Several days later, he sat down to record his story, leaving from Nigeria, across the desert to Libya and onto that …

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Opera of Qingdao 3:51

5h ago3:51

3:51

"Qingdao was once a German colony and the city is an exotic place with Western-style buildings. It is also relatively close to Japan and has historical ties. The recorded opera is probably Peking Opera, judging from the language. "Mainland China is so vast that the West could completely fit in it, and it is likely that the performers of this opera …

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And I know this distance between us 7:06

5h ago7:06

7:06

"I wanted to capture that sense of secrecy and tension that seems to exist within the narrative of the story. This idea that you cannot record in these areas and also the idea of stress associated with travel and border control etc. This idea that it's illegal to cross a border without going through this process but also illegal to record the proce…

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Saippuakivikauppias 8:41

23d ago8:41

8:41

"We used most of the whole of the recording as the recording is so poignant and beautiful. "We generated and overlayered soundscapes, and a reverse of the recording we used an envelope follower (MI Ears) to trigger the piano essentially then two overlaid soundtracks in a journey in opposite directions; some lows and highs undulate. "We hope travell…

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Just me 3:34

2h ago3:34

3:34

"I chose a clip of an interview of a man from Brazil talking about his experience with jumping the US border, adjusting to life away from his family, not understanding the people around him, and trying to act straight. The reason that I chose this clip is that his story immediately interested me, and I thought that it was such a strong point of ins…

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Samarkand old city 14:32

4d ago14:32

14:32

This recording was made in the midst of my migration from Russia to Uzbekistan, through Kazakhstan. This recording was also made in the Hamida guest house in Samarkand, but in the internal open courtyard. In the recording, you can hear the hum of the air conditioner, the quiet conversation of guests and the distinct speech of the muezzin coming fro…

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Hum in the air 3:39

3h ago3:39

3:39

"The source field recording was captured in the Alpha King, a vibrant barbershop in the heart of Kasarani, a bustling district in Nairobi, Kenya, owned by a Congolese refugee. Hum in the Air was composed using only sound from the field recording. "The composition reflects the warm camaraderie, the connection through music, and the idea of the hum o…

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Shimoliy 6:16

3h ago6:16

6:16

"I was deeply moved by the recording and text of this artist as soon as I heard and read them. What an incredible sense of space and movement in the recording. It let so many different feelings coexist, a sense of frustration, of feeling stuck but also of hope for what this particular journey will bring. It gives the listener a deep sense of nostal…

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Raindrops on the roof 10:55

3h ago10:55

10:55

The recording was made from the window of my room in an Aks Sado emergency residence for sound artists in the village of Ulugbek, a suburb of Tashkent. At the moment of this recording I have been in emigration for 2 months, and after the initial inspiration upon arrival in Uzbekistan, I again fell into a depressive state and time seemed to stand st…

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And though we seem to be sleeping 5:28

23d ago5:28

5:28

"My composition “And though we seem to be sleeping” is based on a field recording from Uzbekistan of rain drops falling on a roof in Ulugbek, Tashkent. Reflecting on the concept of migration, being exiled in a new place, and being ultra sensitive to new sounds in new surroundings was my inspiration here. "The listener feels like this place is a dre…

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Tashkent, Yangiobad flea market 10:45

3h ago10:45

10:45

This recording was made in the midst of my migration from Russia to Uzbekistan, through Kazakhstan. At this moment, I have been in a position of forced exile for a little over a month. If I were to describe my condition, the words would be shock, depression and complete confusion. But at the same time there is hope for the best. The recording was m…

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Toshkent-Shimoliy railway station 6:41

23d ago6:41

6:41

By the time of this entry, I have been in exile for half a year and am forced to draw disappointing conclusions. I never managed to assimilate and form any working contacts. The formats of sound work in which I have worked and want to continue working are not in demand in the local context. I am actively involved in field recording, keeping a kind …

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Divine intervention 6:26

23d ago6:26

6:26

"The audio that I selected for this project is of a call to prayer in Uzbekistan. In the sound I created I wanted to showcase the role and the power that religion has for people who are in migration. "This work is drawn on an intersection between the fieldwork I did while working along the Bosnian/Croatian borders and the field recordings I took. T…

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Alpha King, the Congolese refugee barber shop 5:58

23d ago5:58

5:58

Alpha King is a vibrant barbershop in the heart of Kasarani, a bustling district in Nairobi, Kenya, owned by a Congolese refugee. It serves as a sanctuary for many refugees in the neighborhood seeking a fresh haircut. The hum of the clippers fills the air as skilled refugee barbers meticulously groom their clients. Outside, a lengthy queue snakes a…

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Juan Pablo jumped the border 1:03

23d ago1:03

1:03

Juan Pablo is 19 years old. I randomly approached him in Dolores Park in San Francisco and asked to record him speaking about what he's learned about himself so far in life. He's explaining his migration from Brazil to the US. This piece explores his journey through the confines of cultural, social, and political borders. Emotions in this story see…

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TS 482: Second Best Birdsong 1:06:10

3h ago1:06:10

1:06:10

This week we talk about fake sunscreen, Uber Comfort, Amazon Prime Day, House of the Dragon, shredded cheese, and famous birthdays.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:House of the Dragon - Season 2Vintage Ch…

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I am you, you are me 1:27

24d ago1:27

1:27

Somali immigrant speaking to opposition rally, recorded during "Louisville Movement Against Trump" rally to oppose visit by Trump to Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 2017. The rally was held along an access road a few hundred yards from the entrance to Freedom Hall, which is located near Louis…

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No fascist USA 0:54

24d ago0:54

0:54

President Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27, 2017 "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." Thousands around the US protested at airports following the executive order. Many have argued that the order was a Muslim ban. Others contended that it was for the safety and security of the United States. The fiel…

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After the dust bowl 1:13

24d ago1:13

1:13

Late summer insects buzz in Cimarron County, the remote westernmost section of the Oklahoma Panhandle. (It is the only county in the United States that borders four additional states: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Kansas. In the 19th century, the region - ancestral lands of the Southern Plains Wichita and Affiliated Tribes - was under the flags o…

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Migrants leaving El Paso airport 6:59

24d ago6:59

6:59

Small groups of migrants (a family with small children, and some young individuals) are at the board at El Paso airport getting ready to board a flight to Chicago. Very likely from Central America, most migrants arriving in El Paso are escaping extreme poverty and crime and risk a perilous journey to get to the southern border and into the United S…

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The sounds of Chinatown, NYC 5:25

14d ago5:25

5:25

A soundwalk around the streets at the heart of Chinatown in New York. With an estimated population of 90,000 to 100,000 people, NYC's Chinatown is home to the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. In this recording we explore the shops mostly selling Chinese products, with conversations happening among the Chinese commu…

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Community music and games, New York 8:18

24d ago8:18

8:18

Columbus Park in Chinatown, New York was created in 1897, but since 2013, the park has served as a gathering place for the local Chinese community, where the neighbourhood meets up to play mahjong, perform traditional Chinese music and practise tai chi in the early mornings. In this recording from 2019, the park is filled with mostly elderly member…

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South Williamsburg (inside no mask land) 19:43

24d ago19:43

19:43

It was during my first month in New York in July 2020, even with a visa I’ve been received as an alien. I left my country, the country where I immigrated (Denmark), and my continent during a strange period. It was more than coming from outside; all those mouths, lips, teeth, and tongues hidden behind masks created another layer of distance. Can you…

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Low rates leasing quick!, or, notice of pending occupancy 7:43

24d ago7:43

7:43

Recorded during the late summer months in a suburban town outside of Phoenix, AZ, a group of mostly migrant workers from Central and South American continue construction on a large-scale luxury apartment complex on a Saturday afternoon. Standing on the adjacent lot, I observe numerous workers precariously standing atop a standing structure as they …

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A Sense of place 5:24

24d ago5:24

5:24

"What makes a person consider leaving their home and migrating to another country? In America, considered a land of immigrants, people came for a fresh start, a better life for themselves and their family. There have been many waves of migration to the United States in our history including for example from China in the mid 1800’s, many settling in…

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That what changes and that what remains the same 3:04

24d ago3:04

3:04

"I was almost immediately taken by the sound of an instrument being played, and a song being sung, where both sounded like they have been carried along, as part of one's identity. "In the track that I built around elements of the recording I tried to built small collages of sound around that tune. Different scenes, within which these elements of id…

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War time blues 4:25

24d ago4:25

4:25

"My project was a field recording of an anti-Trump protest, the voice of the woman in the recording seemed to hold a lot of power and with the music I tried to give it the sense of hope like she’s pleading to make us understand we are all one and there can’t be racism, discrimination and also in these times war. "The track is composed of a texture …

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No man's land 3:14

24d ago3:14

3:14

"Cimarron County is at the far western tip of the Oklahoma Panhandle, an area formerly known as No Man's Land. The High Plains where the field recording was created have witnessed waves of migration through the centuries: nomadic indigenous tribes following the hunt, travelers and traders on the Old Santa Fe Trail, "European settlers racing to clai…

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Gates can't wait 8:02

24d ago8:02

8:02

"This piece initially appealed to me because of its location tag. I have always been inspired by airports! I used recordings of my Eurorack synthesizer with samples of the source material, played and recorded live through Rogue Amoeba software on my laptop. "I begin and end with noisy elements to invoke the tension that can be felt waiting to have …

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Echoes 8:25

24d ago8:25

8:25

"My recorded sample was from the streets of Houston, the voices from the field gave me the inspiration of the Echoes track, represents the timestamps of the humane experience into the time and space. The frequencies, the echoes from the past, the presence, echoing into the future, moments without expire date, life in the here and now, echoing into …

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Unmask 4:33

24d ago4:33

4:33

""Unmask" is an electroacoustic composition that reflects on “masking” experiences related to migration and identity during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The piece draws from a field recording captured in July 2020 in New York City. The recording artist, newly arrived and feeling alienated, navigated a city transformed by masks and social distance,…

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Resiliente (binaural) 8:37

24d ago8:37

8:37

"Out of all of the choices for field recordings, this one felt the closest to me. I grew up and lived all of my life in Chile, until I came to study in the US in 2017. The scene that is described in the field recording has become very familiar in the academic institutions that I’ve attended, where most of the labor behind the repair and constructio…

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Slow trains, Sidi Bou Said 12:46

24d ago12:46

12:46

While traveling by train around Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, I observed a notable influx of refugees from the southern part of Africa seeking opportunities in the bustling city. Due to the high unemployment rate in Tunisia, both Tunisians from various regions and refugees depend on slow trains for their daily commute to Tunis. The sluggish pace o…

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Al-wusool ila al-madina-al qadima 4:06

24d ago4:06

4:06

"This composition was inspired by the anticipation and joyous feeing of arrival at a special place. The original field recording is used in many ways ,from the built up manipulated voices providing a sort of spiritual chant and much texture to the piece.It was all recorded using various synthesisers played quite freely to try and convey the idea of…

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The journey 3:24

24d ago3:24

3:24

"The music first describes people slowly getting on the train. Although they may be tired, their hearts are full of hope for the future and longing for a new life. The motive symbolizes hope, which gradually develops as the train runs as if people are weaving the most beautiful dream in their hearts. "When the train nearly arrives at the station, t…

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