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  • "Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook

    "Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook
    2024/09/25

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    In this episode of the Song Saloon, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a Boston-nurtured, Indiana-based jazzy folk musician, talks about her journey and inspirations behind her song 'Autumn's Fragrance.' We talk about her collaboration with other musicians, her views on the music communities in different cities, and her new EP, 'What I Pushed Below.'

    Sadie has a live show in LA at the Harmony Room on October 19th for you LA folks!

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    "Autumn's Fragrance" is streaming now, turn off the episode and save the song and come back!


    00:00 Welcome to the Song Saloon

    00:28 Introducing Sadie Gustafsson Zuk

    01:55 Sadie's Live Performance

    05:09 The Story Behind 'Autumn's Fragrance'

    06:46 Exploring Songwriting Themes

    11:50 Recording and Collaborations

    13:43 Songwriting Communities: New York vs. LA

    20:08 Life in Goshen, Indiana

    21:24 Discussing the EP "What I Pushed Below"

    21:48 Themes and Inspirations Behind the EP

    22:18 Reimagining Songs and Album Titles

    23:40 Seasons in Songwriting

    28:14 Songwriting Process and Inspirations

    32:34 Balancing Teaching and Music Career

    35:04 Fiddle + Viola

    36:06 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Release

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    42 分
  • "Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman

    "Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman
    2024/08/28

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    Jake's lying to Anna. He's an interesting dude!

    Jake is a songwriter, educator, dueling pianist, podcaster, improv comedian, academic, and musical theater composer.

    I think you'll really enjoy this episode about Jake and his life leading up to his album "Idling High." This song is out now, make sure to follow Jake for updates on the album!

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    46 分
  • "Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing

    "Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing
    2024/07/10

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    Zack Fischmann, an LA based artist, makes the bold claim that music marketing "doesn't have to suck." He does make some pretty convincing arguments, and has plenty of success to show for it, jumping from 200 followers on Instagram to 33k+ in just a few months!

    Magic Nothing is an evolving project with a focus on helping independent musicians develop practical skills, share resources and exchange services.

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    Listen to Zack's music project, Marmalade Mountain! His song "Drawing Circles on the Ground" is featured at the beginning of this episode.


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  • "Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti

    "Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti
    2024/06/26

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    Lotti is the musical moniker of Filipina singer-songwriter Vealy. Lotti's aim is to create modern yet timeless music, drawing from pop, R&B, and soul influences. Her artistic mission is to heal and transform, narrating a personal journey of self-discovery and growth.

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    36 分
  • "Stonewall" by Brad Miles

    "Stonewall" by Brad Miles
    2024/06/12

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    Brad Miles is a singer/songwriter based in Texas. He’s written, played, and performed music for nearly three decades. He writes honest, heartfelt, accesible, and emotionally vulnerable Americana/Country.

    I do want to add a trigger warning for this episode, we do get into some heavy topics both in the song and the interview, as the song is about domestic abuse.

    Brad Miles’s goal as a songwriter and performer is simply to connect with others and share a moment of compassion, empathy, and understanding.

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    Listen to Stonewall:

    https://music.apple.com/us/album/stonewall/1719726413?i=1719726417

    https://open.spotify.com/track/7l2mgy8WGDl4LazGP12gan?si=169d975f6239484c

    https://youtu.be/5uKCN8UxBjY?feature=shared

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    43 分
  • "The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus)

    "The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus)
    2024/05/22

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    Today's episode I meet with Jeffrey Derus, our first featured choral composer! I think you'll find there is a lot in common with songwriting and composing choral works.

    This featured song is performed by Choral Arts Initiative, a small ensemble choir that I sing in that exclusively performs works by living composers. We recently released a #1 Classical Billboard charting album called "The Tapestry of Becoming," and this song "The House of Belonging" is the opener.

    This episode, Jeff talks about his creative process, collaborating with poets including David Whyte, the poet for this piece, navigating commissions, publishing, self-education, marketing strategies, and the significance of quality recordings in the contemporary music industry.

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    56 分
  • "There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito

    "There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito
    2024/05/08

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    Meet Cogito!

    I met Cogito when she played as the featured artist for Lazy River Presents in LA. This song struck me as something special, and I think you'll agree!

    This episode we talk about the importance of recording the world around us as a songwriter, and how to connect our conscious and subconscious mind to make deep rooted art.

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    45 分
  • "Fade Away" by Kat Sophia

    "Fade Away" by Kat Sophia
    2024/04/24

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    Today's episode features Kat Sophia! Kat Sophia is an Orange County / LA based artist. We talk about her journey in overcoming her "people pleaser" mentality and cultural blocks to pursuing a career as an artist.

    00:00 Introduction to the Song Saloon
    00:34 Kat Sophia's Musical Journey
    01:49 The Story Behind 'Fade Away'
    10:10 Songwriting Process and Inspiration
    16:12 Overcoming Personal and Cultural Barriers in Music
    20:09 Community and Affirmation
    28:10 Exploring Self-Indulgence and Connection Through Art
    33:44 Kat Sophia's Production Experience and Future Plans
    42:47 Closing Thoughts and Goodbyes

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    47 分