Music Musing
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMusic Musing is a podcast where we talk about music. How it influenced you, how it makes you feel, what it has done for your life. We are always looking for those in the music industry to come on and talk about those experiences. If you have show ideas or just want to share your ideas on one of our topics, reach out to us at [email protected]
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Episodes
Guest - Mike Sloat of mikesloat.com
March 21, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBThrough a connection with my last guest, Luis Malbas, I got to have a great conversation with Mike Sloat of mikesloat.com. He is a video producer and has produced videos for many musicians, non-profits, elearning events, and for food, wine, and beverage vendors. Mike has a rich history in music and it shows as we discuss first guitars, being a luthier, and the music industry from the video side. Join us for a great conversation! Mike’s Contact Info MikeSloat.com Linkedin Please sh...
Guest - Luis Malbas of TLDC and O'Reilly Media
February 21, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBLuis Malbas and I met about 5 years ago in the professional field of Learning and Development and through this meeting, we also discovered that we share a love for playing and listening to music. So, the next natural move was to have him on as a guest and get the full story of his history. I was not let down! An accomplished musician and a shining light in the world of Learning and Development, Luis and I talk house parties, punk rock, and 'not' learning the piano. Luis and his music TLD...
Guest – Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility
February 07, 2022 18:30 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBToday I get to talk with a long-time friend of the podcast, Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility. We talk about his transition from writing about all things rock into the world of webzines and ultimately a thriving YouTube community. There were some great guitar discussions and get his input on physical media when it comes to music. It is a great episode with some amazing insight to Pete and the world of rock and prog music! Sea of Tranquility YouTube Link Comic Book Geezers YouTube Link
Guest - O'Loughlin Part 2 of 2 - Jim
January 24, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn part two, we talk to Jim O'Loughlin of the You’re Not Listening Podcast and he clears up some things from Sean's podcast, does a little dancing, and tells some great stories about music and the life of a DJ. Check it! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on FB Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon YouTube iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMus...
Guest - O'Loughlin Part 1 of 2 - Shaun
January 10, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThe start of a two-part series with the team from You’re Not Listening Podcast and we start with Shaun O’Loughlin in the hot seat first. We talk (semi) local bands, marching band, and the influence Shaun’s dad had on his diverse taste in music leading to the invention of their podcast! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on FB Podcast mentioned in link, Memories with a Beat Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patr...
Covers : The Series - Back in Black
October 01, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBContinuing our Covers Series, Brent and I review covers of a classic rock staple, Back in Black by AC/DC. So many covers with so little time. From a lullabye to blue grass and everything in between! Spotify List of Covers: Back in Black Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music Credits: h...
Guest - Cekov Part 2 of 2 - Ivan
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIn part two of this two-part series, Ivan gives us his music history and how he passed that on to his daughter, Nicole. It is amazing to see how big a role family can play in ones appreciation for music and just how deep that love of music can go. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music C...
Guest - Cekov Part 1 of 2 - Nicole
August 27, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThis is part one of a two-part series where I speak with a father (Ivan) and daughter (Nicole) who are both "Dead Heads" and have spent their lives attending shows together. Music is a big part of their live and forms a unique connection between them, so come hear their music stories! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFe...
Guest - Jon Berkenfield of Berkreviews.com
August 13, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 96 MBIn this episode, I talk with the host of https://berkreviews.com/ Jon Berkenfield. Jon was also the bass player for my local band in central Florida named Contrast. I have known Jon for quite a while, but his music story was surprising in some areas and hit home in others! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail...
Guest - Brent Schlenker
August 07, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 97 MBUp front is another of our episodes on covers where Brent Schlenker and myself look at the classic blues song, Johnny B. Goode. There are some pretty diverse versions here to unpack. The second half is Brent’s Music story and man was I blown away by his journey and how music has been in his life. Spotify List of Covers: Johnny B. Goode Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube ...
Covers : The Series - Take On Me
May 21, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBBack again with Brent Schlenker and we keep with the 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. This time we are diving into Take On Me, the 1984 smash hit by Ah Ha. I followed Brent down his hole again with some surprisingly great versions! Spotify List of Covers: Take On Me Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFe...
Covers : The Series - The Look
April 23, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBIn this episode, Brent Schlenker and I start a series on 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. Brent started us of with a great one in the 1988 hit by Roxette, "The Look". There are some very interesting covers of this song and I followed Brent down his rat hole to see how each band put their mark on this song. Spotify List of Covers: The Look Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher ...
Episode 59 - Nickelback and Foo Fighters
August 28, 2020 20:54 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBCraig has been kicking this one around since before the #pandemic and needed to get it out there. George was all over it! The rant that should bring some good, opinionated emails to the mail box. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected]
Episode 58 - Pandemic Choices
August 06, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWelcoming back George from his hiatus. What are you listening to during the quarantine? We discuss famous drops, pandemic playlists, and that famous AC/DC album that just turned 40. You might be surprised by this one! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected]
Episode 57 - Guitar Duos
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBWith George on a short hiatus, I brought in the big guns; Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility fills in as a co-host. With both of us being avid musicians on the guitar, we decided to talk about the best guitar duos in rock history. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected] You can find Pete Pardo at: Web Sit...
Episode 56 - Under the Covers
June 12, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBTwo guests! Yes, we have Shaun and Jim O'Loughlin of You're Not Listening Podcast on and we discuss "The Untouchable" songs that should never be covered. It even has the quintessential 'dad joke' included! This one deserved a Spotify List too! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube You're Not Listening Web Site You're Not Listening FB Page Are we missing something? Let u...
Episode 55 - I Used to Love Her
May 26, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBTalking music with Pete Pardo is one of our favorite things to do and this rant was no exception. We discuss albums that you used to love, now you despise, albums you couldn't stand back-in-the-day and now you love. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Pete Pardo: Sea Of Tranquility YouTube for Sea of Tranquility Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedba...
Episode 54 - Story Songs
April 27, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBTesting a new recording platform and we just turned it into a quick episode! Stories in songs. Just some fun banter and back and forth. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube The History Cache Podcast: The Edmund Fitzgerald Episode Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected]
Episode 53 - Music Videos
April 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBMTV changed the landscape for music forever. Is the medium still relevant today? Why is MTV not a buzz word in music anymore? We welcome back Jon Berkenfield of Berkreviews.com to get his insight on this subject. What is your favorite video of all time? Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Jon's Favorite Video Mix Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFee...
Episode 52 - Running Rock Mix
April 10, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBWith a pandemic hitting the world, a lot of people are using outdoor, local activities like running and a way to keep fit. This episode, we talk with a good friend and former Contrast member, Josh Boles, about our running mixes and how music plays a big part! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Link to Josh at Saluda: http://www.saludacymbals.com/c/jboles.html ...
Episode 51 - Turn it Off
March 13, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBEpisode 51 is an on or off thing. There are songs that we will actually turn off as soon as they start on the radio. Our lists vary quite a bit and there are a few shockers! Check out our new Patreon! and tell us what you think! Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at [email protected]
Episode 50 - Our Music 50
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBFor our 50th episode, we talk about the 50 things in our life that are related to music. We talk about songs, concerts, instruments, record players, bars, and dog shows. Check out our new Patreon! and tell us what you think! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/musicmusing iTunes: https://apple.co/2Hzm5Cg GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/2ZFtgTu TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2L93Plc Stitcher: http://bit.ly/30HEO65 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LlW2PS YouTube: http://bit.ly/2zzdOJY Are we missin...
Introduction
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBWelcome to Music Musing! My name is Craig Sybert and my brother George Sybert and I co-host this podcast. George and I would frequently call each other and throw out a conversation title and ramble on for 45 minutes or so, sometimes taking tangents and sometimes staying focused on the subject. The podcast idea started after a call to my brother with the statement “Is Boston the best rock band ever?”. After our conversation, I got the idea to start recording these conversations and share them...
Episode 49 - Album Challenge #3
January 10, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBAlbum Challenge 3! We had choices this time. We each got two albums to pick from and it made for a great show! Some good insight in how George and Craig absorb music as a whole. Check out our new Patreon! and tell us what you think! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/musicmusing iTunes: https://apple.co/2Hzm5Cg GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/2ZFtgTu TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2L93Plc Stitcher: http://bit.ly/30HEO65 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LlW2PS YouTube: http://bit.ly/2zzdOJY Are we m...
Episode 48 - What is Rock and Roll?
December 13, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBAlan Freed gave it a name, we discuss what it means to be "Rock and Roll". We would love to hear if we missed something, so send us a message at [email protected] Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/music/m/It2muoo4jbrwx43usq6pw45ksyi?t=Music_Musing Stitcher Link: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=171390 Spotify Podcast Link: https://spoti.fi/2HxR5ny
Episode 47 - Overrated Songs
November 22, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBNot to be confused with Overrated albums (Episode 40), we go over the rock songs that are overrated for any number of reasons. Did we miss one on your list? Argue your point at [email protected] Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify Song List Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/music/m/It2muoo4jbrwx43usq6pw45ksyi?t=Music_Musing Stitcher Link: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=171390 Spotify Podcast Link:...
What If - Drummers up Front
November 15, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBWe have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at [email protected] and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the Sea of Tranquility web site or check out his YouTube Channel.
Episode 46 - The Rock Anthem
October 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBI am joined by my brother as normal, but also by Brent Schlenker , a good friend of the podcast. We kick around what makes up a good Rock Anthem. "It's got a beat and I can dance to it" may not do it here! Did we miss a song you heard at a sports event or party? Reach out to us at [email protected] and let us know. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us!
Episode 45 - Women in Rock
September 20, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBGeorge and I discuss women in rock throughout history. All girlpower and no nonsense in this discussion. Where did it start? Where have they gotten to? Check it out! Did we miss someone? Reach out to us at [email protected] and let us know. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify List
Episode 44 - Power Ballads
August 30, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBAh, the ballad; timely, timeless, and about time we talked about them. We talk about the definition and ballad vs. power ballad, as well as discuss the finer points of why you don't hear them much any more. Got a favorite ballad? Reach out to us at [email protected] and share. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify List
What If - Randy Rhoads
August 22, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBWe have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at [email protected] and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the Sea of Tranquility web site or check out his YouTube Channel.
Episode 43 - Guest Jeff Young
August 09, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWe have an amazing special guest this episode, Jeff Young! Jeff played on the So Far, So Good, So What Megadeth album, has a great live web show called Music Without Boundaries, an amazing solo career, and is still creating great things around the music world! Check the home page notes for all the links and how to help support Jeff in his music endeavors! Music Without Boundaries Jeff Young YouTube Channel Donation Site Slow Burn 1 Slow Burn 2 Slow Burn 3 Monsoon Spotify List
What If - John Bonham
July 26, 2019 06:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWe have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at [email protected] and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the Sea of Tranquility web site or check out his YouTube Channel.
Episode 42 - Album Challenge 2
July 19, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBBack by popular demand, the Album Challenge! George and I pick an album that we have in our regular rotation and we know may not be in the other's rotation. We share and discover a new sound and then talk about our experiences. Got an album for us to go through? Reach out to us at [email protected] and share. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify List
Episode 41 - Guilty Pleasures
June 28, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBWith a title like that, you know the Spotify List is going to be good, right? Meander through our secrets and discover the hidden treasures of music in our minds! What is your guilty pleasure? Reach out to us at [email protected] and share. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify List
Episode 40 - Most Overrated Rock Album Ever
June 14, 2019 06:30 - 53 minutes - 30.4 MBSo, Craig got into a conversation with a listener about his ‘discussion’ with a friend over the “Most Overrated Rock Album Ever”. It spurred on a good conversation and we went with it. The spring board was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles. What is your opinion? If you have a suggestion for a show or a guest to send our way, reach out to us at [email protected] Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! ...
Episode 39 - Most Listened To Podcasts
May 24, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 23 MBThis episode was originally recorded live on Crowdcast.io with Brent Schlenker guiding us along. The video recording can be found HERE. It was a great discussion around our most downloaded episodes since we started this journey. Is Boston still the best band ever? Check it out! If you have a suggestion for a show or a guest to send our way, reach out to us at [email protected] Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Epi...
Episode 38 - George's Music History
May 03, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week we check out George's music history. We talk about where his love of music started, his influences, and where he is now. Sound like a copy of Craig's? Not. Even. Close. Let us know about your music history or if you have any show suggestions, send them to [email protected] Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Episode 38 Spotify List
Episode 37 - Covers You Didn't Know Were Covers
April 19, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 17.3 MBWe were going to get George's music history in here too, but we had such a great conversation on cover songs that you didn't know were cover songs that we had to split this into two episodes. Be sure to come back for Episode 38 to get George's music history. Spotify List You can find us on most Podcast Platforms, but if we are missing one, let us know. Got a show idea? Send it to us at [email protected] Enjoy!
Episode 36 - One Hit Wonders and Craig's Music History
April 05, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBAfter a quick conversation on "one hit wonders", we dive into Craig's music history. We talk about where his love of music started, his influences, and where he is now. There were a lot of people and things mentioned and we are going to try and link to them all. If we missed someone, just drop us a line at [email protected] George gave a little of his history in this past episode. We my dig deeper in the future. http://musicmusing.libsyn.com/episode-16-beginnings Episode 36 ...
Episode 35 - Radio Killed the Radio Star
March 22, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 19.3 MBIt started off as a surprise and turned into a full blown podcast! We start to narrow the focus on why radio is still there and why you hear the same songs over and over again. Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 34 - Position Series - Lead Guitar and Keyboard
March 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 22 MBSo, we ended up with 5. Lead guitar and BONUS keyboard!! (don't get too excited!) Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 33 - Position Series - Rhythm Guitar
February 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBContinuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. Rhythm guitar is the same as lead, right? Right? Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 32 - Position Series - Drummer
February 02, 2019 07:30 - 58 minutes - 20.1 MBContinuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. Drummers. BOOM!! Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 31 - Position Series - Bass Player
January 19, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 16.5 MBContinuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. We tackle the large pizza...the Bass Player. Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 30 - Position Series - Singer
January 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 23 MBWe start the new year off with a 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. First up...Singers. Spotify List We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 29 - The Solo
December 15, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBHappy Holidays! We bring back Pete Pardo of https://www.seaoftranquility.org/ to talk about the solo. When it started and what each of our top 10 solos are. Pete's Spotify List George's Spotify List Craig's Spotify List Leftovers Is your number one in one of our lists? Tell us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 28 - Pet Peeves
December 01, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode we talk about those little things in the realm of music that bother us...some a little, some not so little. Spotify List What is your pet peeves when it comes to music? Tell us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.
Episode 27 - All or Nothing
November 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 21.8 MBCan you turn off that awesome song when it comes on the radio? Craig can. Check out why. Spotify List Is there a song you turn off? Tell us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites. Enjoy!
Episode 26 - Collaborations
November 03, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 19.1 MBWe have a great discussion on collaboration and the return of the Parting Shot all in one episode. There is no Dolly and Kenny here. Promise. Spotify List What is your favorite collaboration? Tell us at [email protected] or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites. Enjoy!