STORYOPHONIC
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsStoryophonic is a Music Industry podcast featuring conversations with leading-edge pros to inform, entertain, inspire and guide you to greater success – wherever you are in your career. Topics range from songwriting to recording to royalties and everywhere in between. Join us each week for tips and tales from deep inside the music industry!
Our podcast host is Dan Kimpel. Each episode is produced and edited by Lindsay Tomasic of Datolite Music Ltd.
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Episodes
Live with Dave Bassett
November 14, 2018 15:06 - 2 minutes - 61.9 MB VideoDave Bassett answers a couple of "Storyophonic Questions" with our host, Dan Kimpel. Dave possesses an eclectic résumé. “Ex’s and Oh’s,” co-written and produced with Elle King, and the anthem “Fight Song,” co-written with Rachel Platten, have added substantially to his diverse portfolio.
Dave Bassett
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWith songs recorded by artists ranging from Shinedown to Josh Groban, Dave Bassett possesses an eclectic résumé. “Ex’s and Oh’s,” co-written and produced with Elle King, and the anthem “Fight Song,” co-written with Rachel Platten, have added substantially to his diverse portfolio. The Storyophonic team travels to Dave’s solar-powered studio high in the mountains above Malibu for an elevated look into the art and craft of this industrious and inventive songwriter, producer and musician.
Terence Blanchard
October 29, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MB2018 USA Fellow and five time Grammy-winning composer, trumpeter and recording artist Terence Blanchard is a national treasure. His score, recorded with his quintet E-Collective and a 75-piece orchestra for the film BlackKkKlansman, bolsters the film’s devastatingly timely message. His latest Blue Note release with E-Collective, titled Live, reveals bitter frustration with these times juxtaposed with a healing emotional balm. Consciousness, conscience and commitment: Terence Blanchard goes d...
A Visit With Terence Blanchard
October 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 30.4 MB VideoAn excerpt from our conversation with Grammy winning composer and musician Terence Blanchard. His score, recorded with his quintet E-Collective and a 75-piece orchestra for the film BlackKkKlansman,bolsters the film’s devastatingly timely message.
AES Special Edition
October 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this special AES Pro Audio Convention edition, we feature conversation highlights with three prominent engineer/producers: 18-time Grammy winning Al Schmitt has worked on over 150 gold and platinum records with everyone from Bob Dylan to Paul McCartney; Ed Cherney’s credits include the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, and Greg Wells produced and mixed the soundtrack to The Greatest Showman, the first No. 1 selling album of 2018. Join three masters of the craft in this very special episode.
Roscoe & Etta
October 15, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBMaia Sharp and Anna Schulze are celebrated songwriters and artists with vibrant solo careers – together, they have appropriated the names of a pair of antique guitars to create a shared musical persona as Roscoe & Etta as they explore a musical landscape of vibrant Americana, underscored by quirky electronica and on their self-titled debut.
Storyophonic Season 3 Teaser
October 12, 2018 09:00 - 2 minutes - 102 MB VideoHere's a chance to be a fly on the wall and check out this excerpt from our upcoming conversation with "Roscoe & Etta" Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze. Tune in Monday, Oct. 15 to hear the full episode as we launch our season 3 of Storyophonic!
Judith Owen & Leland Sklar Live Performance
October 02, 2018 09:00 - 3 minutes - 49.2 MB VideoA Storyophonic Exclusive: Judith Owen and Leland Sklar perform "Hot Stuff" for our podcast listeners. This song is featured on Judith Owen's new album "Rediscovered".
Judith Owen & Lee Sklar Live interview
September 25, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 208 MB VideoJudith Owen & Leland Sklar answer a few "Storyophonic questions" with our host - Dan Kimpel. With her latest release Rediscovered, Judith invests her spellbinding artistry into an ambitious repertoire that she claims for her own. We travel to Judith’s home as master bassist Leland Sklar joins the interview and Judith talks about her connection to the classic collection of amazing songs that she will help us rediscover.
Judith Owen with Leland Sklar
September 24, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBWise, witty and Welsh - Judith Owen is a songwriter and recording artist who defies easy description, but she's certainly an evocative storyteller. With her latest release Rediscovered, Judith invests her spellbinding artistry into an ambitious repertoire that she claims for her own. We travel to Judith’s home as master bassist Leland Sklar joins the interview and Judith talks about her connection to the classic collection of amazing songs that she will help us rediscover, on Storyophonic.
Live With Dayramir Gonzalez
September 18, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 142 MB VideoPianist, composer, arranger and producer Dayramir González radiates effervescent beams of dazzling creativity. With multi-layered compositions built on striking melodies, his exuberant conversation is counterpoint to his remarkable artistry. His latest release, The Grand Concourse, honors his adopted Bronx homeland while paying tribute to his birthright as a Cuban musician. Meet an inspiring artist who shares an exclusive solo performance with us in this very special Storyophonic episode.
Dayramir Gonzalez
September 17, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBPianist, composer, arranger and producer Dayramir González radiates effervescent beams of dazzling creativity. With multi-layered compositions built on striking melodies, his exuberant conversation is counterpoint to his remarkable artistry. His latest release, The Grand Concourse, honors his adopted Bronx homeland while paying tribute to his birthright as a Cuban musician. Meet an inspiring artist who shares an exclusive solo performance with us in this very special Storyophonic episode.
Live With Gordy Haab
September 11, 2018 09:00 - 2 minutes - 58.8 MB VideoOur host, Dan Kimpel with award-winning composer, Gordy Haab who creates music across sonic platforms of television and feature films, Gordy Haab’s epic scores to top video games like Microsoft’s Halo Wars Two and EA’s Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2 reveals an unsurpassed understanding of the orchestra and a genius for blending contemporary and traditional sounds into one. Millions of gamers are transported into miraculous universes courtesy of his expansive scores and consummate creativity. Th...
Gordy Haab
September 10, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBAn award-winning composer who creates music across sonic platforms of television and feature films, Gordy Haab’s epic scores to top video games like Microsoft’s Halo Wars Two and EA’s Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2 reveals an unsurpassed understanding of the orchestra and a genius for blending contemporary and traditional sounds into one. Millions of gamers are transported into miraculous universes courtesy of his expansive scores and consummate creativity. The force is certainly with Gordy Haab.
Om'Mas Keith
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBA musical alchemist of the highest order, Grammy-winning producer Om’Mas Keith segues from jazz, to hip-hop to pop music and propels projects with a genre-defying mastery. As a member of the group Sa-Ra, as a solo artist, and in tandem with a roster including Vic Mensa, Ty Dolla $ign and Frank Ocean his historic roots, with an enlightened embrace of the unexpected and deep reverence for the art form, Om’Mas breathes music. He’s on the other side of the glass on Storyophonic.
Live With Luciana Souza
August 28, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 124 MB VideoWelcome to the "Storyophonic Questions" segment of our conversation with vocalist / songwriter and poet, Luciana Souza. Luciana talks about her latest release "The Book Of Longing"
Luciana Souza
August 27, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBBrazilian-born Luciana Souza has been releasing acclaimed solo recordings since 2002, while also performing and recording with greats including Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon and James Taylor. A notable composer, with her newest project, The Book of Longing, Luciana matches her melodies to the words of poets Leonard Cohen, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti, plus three of her own poems. Luciana Souza reveals the map for her latest creative expedition on Storyophonic.
Milck
August 20, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MB“I can’t keep quiet, I’m a one woman riot,” are the words of singer-songwriter MILCK from her song “Quiet,” a gift to the world that went viral from the Women’s March in Washington. A musical activist who creates what she calls “cathartic pop,” her latest release is titled This is Not the End. MILCK comes from a family of doctors, and she shares that her goal is to be a sonic healer. Incisive, challenging, and inspiring – discover a vibrant artist with a vital message on Storyophonic.
Amy Keys
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBAlthough you might not know the name Amy Keys, if you are a music lover, her magical voice has probably touched you. With live performance and studio credits encompassing superstars like Phil Collins, Johnny Hallyday, Herbie Hancock, Neil Young, Don Henley, Sting and Barbra Streisand, Amy is one of music industry’s most in demand session singers whose incredibly soulful chops are matched by a fascinating perspective on her journey and her artistry. Amy Keys is center stage on Storyophonic.
Lindy Robbins
August 06, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBPenning songs for an impressive roster of artists including Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Hudson, One Direction and Zedd, Lindy Robbins is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished songwriters. As she shares, it took a combination of talent, timing, chutzpah and perseverance to illuminate her long path from writing cabaret and special material in New York to Hollywood, where she is now one of the pop music’s most respected collaborators.
Kari Kimmel
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWith close to 700 sync uses for her songs in feature films, television shows, trailers and promos, Kari Kimmel is a singer-songwriter who songs are rich with emotion and filled with heart. Now celebrating the release of her new full length, Glitter and Gold, Kari reflects on what makes songs adaptable for visual mediums, founding her own company Glow Music, and the fine balance between family life and Hollywood enterprises as she pledges her spirit to the fine art of songwriting
Miriam Cutler
July 23, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBEmmy-nominated composer Miriam Cutler is passionate about scoring documentaries, among them Emmy winning, Sundance, and Oscar nominated films: Ethel, The Hunting Ground, and now RBG - A look at the life and work of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Over two decades, Miriam has forged a successful career in Hollywood composing scores for socially relevant documentaries that she believes in. Miriam Cutler joins us to talk music and the art of activism.
Alex Geringas
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWith a portfolio of songs recorded by everyone from Cher to Kelly Clarkson to a cast of Trolls, Emmy-nominated Grammy award- winning Alex Geringas scores feature films, animated television and much more. His musical expertise is fired by a vivid imagination as he contributes to this spectrum of visual mediums. Hear how he adapts his style of composing to fit this variety of platforms, and experience his enthusiasm for new projects as we meet Alex Geringas on Storyophonic.
Chris Price
July 09, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBAs a songwriter, producer, artist and musician, Chris Price explores sonic landscapes of vintage instruments and real songs. In 2017, his collection Stop Talking made many year-end favorite lists, and now with his latest full-length, Dalmatian, he reveals a new 13-song journey. A notable producer and musician, whether he is behind the board recording the works of overlooked geniuses or orchestrating his own artistry, Chris reveals a potent creative sensibility that is smart and soulful.
Janiva Magness
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWith a Grammy nomination, and the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year honors, Janiva Magness connects to a broad base of devoted fans at concerts, festivals and club dates. Now, with her latest release, Love is an Army, she blends Americana influences into fiery proclamations that are both personal and political. Explore the deep roots and inspiring story of an American original and her musical mission on this episode of Storyophonic.
Julia Michels - Music Supervisor
June 25, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBJulia Michels is one of the most sought-after music supervisors in Hollywood. She began her career as a music executive for Twentieth Century Fox. She left Fox to run the soundtrack department across all labels in the EMI Records’ family and then went on to oversee music for MGM Pictures. Recently awarded Top Honors from the Guild of Music Supervisors, among her latest projects is A Star is Born with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.
Suzanne Coffman - Music Rightz
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBA preeminent music clearance specialist whose client list includes Fox Broadcasting Co, Warner Bros Entertainment, Refinery 29 and Funny Or Die as well as indie filmmakers and producers, Suzanne Coffman oversees the complex process of clearing music through her company, MUSIC RIGHTZ. Film, television, promos, marketing, trailers and all visual formats – explore the labyrinth mechanisms of pairing music to visual mediums with a Hollywood music insider in this enlightening and educating episod...
Scott Bradlee - Post Modern Jukebox
June 11, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBHe’s retro, he’s contemporary – he is Scott Bradlee, the creator of Post Modern Jukebox, a celebrated series of current songs recast in historic styles as loved by an immense online audience. With his just released book, Outside the Jukebox: How I Turned My Vintage Obsession Into My Dream Gig, and in this conversation, he reveals how creating YouTube Videos in a basement apartment led to performances at Radio City Music Hall and prestigious venues worldwide.
Leland Sklar
June 04, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIf there were a Mount Rushmore for bass players, the magnificently bearded face of Leland Sklar would certainly be carved into it. Sklar’s bass lines have framed the sounds of classic singer-songwriters like James Taylor and Jackson Browne, underscored the vocals of Linda Ronstadt and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and built the musical firmament for everyone from Dolly Parton to Diana Ross. Estimating that he has played on over 2,000 sessions, he continues to tour the world with Phil Colli...
Pinar Toprak
May 28, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBShe is a composer of otherworldly music: Turkish-born Los Angeles based composer Pinar Toprak creates music for feature films, videogames – including the massively popular Fortnite --and now the SYFY series Krypton.Born in Istanbul, Pinar earned a degree in classical guitar, a degree in film scoring from Boston’s Berklee School of Music, and then a masters in classical composition. She spent a year interning, then programming, at Hans Zimmer’s studio and assisted composer William Ross before...
Allee Willis
May 21, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBShe's a Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Webby award-winning and nominated songwriter, performer, visual artist, director, collector, social artist, and party thrower. Her hits-including Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and "Boogie Wonderland," The Pointer Sisters' "Neutron Dance," and The Rembrandts' "I'll Be There For You (Theme From Friends)" have sold more than 60 million records. She was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Willis also co-authored the Oprah Winfrey-produced Tony a...
Rafa Sardina
May 14, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB12-time Grammy-winner, producer/mixer/engineer Rafa Sardina has been behind the hits for Stevie Wonder, Alejandro Sanz and Josh Groban among so many others. In the world of films, soundtracks and movie scores, he has given voice to features with Tyler Perry, and Johnny Depp. Helping others realize their vision is his creed - find out the secrets behind the sounds with this acclaimed recording luminary.
Billy Steinberg
May 07, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBAs one of pop music’s most distinguished songwriters, Billy Steinberg has collaborated on such career-defining songs like “True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper); “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles), “Like a Virgin” (Madonna), “I’ll Stand By You” (The Pretenders) and “Falling Into You” (Celine Dion). Meet this Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree as Billy recounts his history of growing up in Palm Springs, CA, an education at Bard College, and his unsuccessful career with the band Billy Thermal where he realize...
Nancy Wilson
April 30, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MB35 million records, sold out arenas worldwide, enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: Nancy Wilson is by any measure, rock and roll royalty. A guitar virtuoso from the age of 10, Wilson and her sister Ann led the multi-platinum rock group Heart, for whom she co-wrote classic songs including “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” and “Straight On.” As a film composer, Nancy’s credits include Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, Say Anything, Eliza...
STORYOPHONIC SEASON TWO LAUNCH - APRIL 30, 2018
April 23, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 8.85 MBSeason Two of Storyophonic will launch on Monday, April 30th.We’re excited to be bringing you interviews with rock stars, composers, engineers, record producers, hall of fame song writers and music supervisors.Our special guests include Nancy Wilson Of Heart, Leland Sklar, acclaimed bassist for James Taylor, Jackson Brown and Phil Collins. Platinum producer and President of Blue Note Records, Don Was and the creator of Post Modern Jukebox, Scott Bradlee. We’ll introduce you to Emmy winning...
Harvey Mason Jr.
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBHarvey Mason Jr. has not only penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and Elton John, but also for modern superstars including Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears. Simultaneously, He has been instrumental in producing memorable music for many of the biggest musical films from the past decade: Dreamgirls, Pitch Perfect, Sing and Straight Outta Compton. In this episode, Harvey reveals untold stories behind his best-known projects.
Billy Childs
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 89 MBA prodigiously talented composer, pianist and arranger, in 2018 Los Angeles native Billy Childs was honored at the 60thAnnual Grammy awards for Best Jazz Instrumental album for his solo project Rebirth. Billy works in diverse musical mediums, spanning classical music and jazz, and his ever-expanding spectrum of projects includes classical commissions, spoken word and music fusions, and worldwide tours as a headliner at concerts and festivals. We visit Billy in his writing room as he reveals ...
Melissa Manchester
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBKnown for hit songs like “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Midnight Blue,” decades into a storied career, Grammy winning singer-songwriter and actress Melissa Manchester continues to enthrall audiences with sterling song-craft and impassioned performances. Join a legendary artist always moving in new creative dimensions.
Enrique Bunbury
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBFrom his emergence with the rock en espanol legends Heros del Silencio through his celebrated career as a solo artist, Enrique Bunbury is recognized as an ever changing and enigmatic rock legend, whose distinctive baritone voice is instantly recognizable by his legions of fans worldwide. He talks about life, creativity and the inspiration that drives him.
Al Schmitt
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWith Twenty Two Grammy awards, 160 Gold and Platinum albums and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the term "legendary" doesn't begin to describe the career of Al Schmitt. He has recorded, mixed and produced the most notable artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries - from Sinatra to Neil Young to Michael Buble and beyond. Join Al as he tells the tales of the hit-makers and their times.
Lurssen Mastering
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMeet the experts who breathes life into recorded sound: Gavin Lurssen has won four Grammys including two for Album Of The Year for Raising Sand, performed by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and produced by T Bone Burnett, and another for the soundtrack of O Brother Where Art Thou? His counterpart, Reuben Cohen, is a Latin Grammy winner and the winner of a TEC award for his work on “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
Christopher Tin
March 19, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBCalifornia-born, British-educated Christopher Tin is a two-time Grammy-winning composer whose music has been performed and premiered in many of the world's most prestigious venues. From feature films to concerts to video games - Christopher introduces new perspectives in the creation of compelling music across an eclectic spectrum of visual mediums.
Mindi Abair
March 19, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBTwo time Grammy nominated Mindi Abair has toured with Aerosmith, played with Springsteen, sat in on The Late Show and the Tonight Show and appeared for two Seasons on American Idol all while recording a string of top charting Billboard solo albums. Mindi goes for the high notes as she recounts her journey on this episode.
Michelle Lewis
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBFrom pop star Katharine McPhee to pop band R5, and from singer/songwriter, Shawn Colvin to the classical trio Il Volo -- a short list of artists who have breathed life into the words and melodies of songwriter Michelle Lewis. A founding member of SONA, Songwriters or North America, and a board member of ASCAP, Michelle is a powerful advocate for an ever -increasing community of musical creators worldwide.
Claudia Brant
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBInducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Claudia travels the world as one of the most prolific songwriters in modern music, writing for artists including like Ednita Nazario, Gloria Trevi, Luis Fonsi, Thalia, Alejandro Fernández, David Bustamante and Paulina Rubio; crossover artists Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Il Volo and pop hit makers Fifth Harmony, John Legend, Josh Groban, Fantasia, Michael Bublé and Barbra Streisand. Meet a creator whose words and melodies cross all bord...
Blake Neely
March 05, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBThree-time Emmy nominee Blake Neely been described as a “super hero composer” for creating the sound of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, but his sonic palette is diverse as he composes for the CW’s Riverdale and NBC’s thriller Blindspot. From Paris, Texas to Hollywood California - hear the stories behind the music.
Larry Klein
March 05, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBLarry Klein might be best known as the go-to producer for strong, individualistic women including Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, Madeline Peroux and Luciana Souza. But his work with artists like Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan’s Walter Becker and most recently with modern jazz greats on the Passion of Charlie Parker reveals Klein’s incredible musical dimensions. In this episode he reveals his path from bassist to Grammy-winning producer.
Greg Wells
February 26, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBProducing and mixing The Greatest Showman Soundtrack – the first No. 1 selling album of 2018 – is a platinum pinnacle for Greg Wells who collaborates with a diverse slate of artists including Adele, Pink, Keith Urban, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkston, Dua Lipa and 21 Pilots. The song “This Is Me” (written by Benj Paske and Justin Paul), honored with the Golden Globe, is now nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. In this episode, we visit Greg in his studio as he reveals the source...
Diane Warren
February 19, 2018 01:00 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBDiane Warren is a music industry icon; one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of our time who has written for a huge range of artists from Barbra Streisand to Snoop Dogg. With songs in close to 100 films, she is now an Academy Award nominee for “Stand Up for Something” from the film Marshall as performed by Andra Day,featuring Common. Diane's phenomenal success is matched only by her incredible work ethic and uncompromising standards.
Taura Stinson
February 19, 2018 01:00 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBAs the co-writer of “Mighty River,” the 2018 Academy Award nominated song as performed by Mary J. Blige in the acclaimed film Mudbound, songwriter Taura Stinson has diverse skills: as an in-demand vocalist, producer and A&R executive. With the publication of her book 100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know, she can add author to this burgeoning list of credits. Join us as she reveals how her life experiences inspire her to breathe authenticity and power into songs.