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EPISODE 346: For Your Consideration
SUBSCRIBE: click here to listen to archived shows Movable Type 3.2ysb5-20051201for your considerationtag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4452013-05-14T02:55:23Z2013-05-14T03:16:50Zfriends, this week finds us at episode 346 with a few old demo songs in tow + some related thoughts about two really great movies. the movies are from the iconic directors woody allen and david lean, and the films...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
this week finds us at episode 346 with a few old demo songs in tow + some related thoughts about two really great movies. the movies are from the iconic directors woody allen and david lean, and the films are 1985's purple rose of cairo and 1945's brief encounter. i hope you'll listen! and see the films too... :)
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dream lifetag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4442013-05-07T03:36:01Z2013-05-07T03:47:55Zfriends, welcome to monday, the month of may, and episode 345! tonight finds me in dream mode - literally and figuratively. for whatever reason, my dreams (at least the grown-up-me ones) are most often anxious and fraught, and generally of...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
welcome to monday, the month of may, and episode 345! tonight finds me in dream mode - literally and figuratively. for whatever reason, my dreams (at least the grown-up-me ones) are most often anxious and fraught, and generally of the mildly not-so-pleasant variety. it's strange, because i don't think i realized this fully until i was greeted, thankfully, by a wise, compassionate, peaceful, one.
i don't know what any of this means, or doesn't mean. or if dreams themselves have any connection to reality other than random synaptic free-association?? i can go either way with this. and do. but the feeling feels worth trying to convey nonetheless.
if you have time, i really hope you'll take a listen... :)
love,
russell
ps - dream (noun): "an imaginary series of events that you experience in your mind while you are asleep."
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inside outtag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4432013-04-30T03:16:37Z2013-04-30T03:27:29Zfriends, episode 344 is here! this week brings us a few more songs from kelly vogel, along with some thoughts about the je-nais-se-quoi-ness of songwriting, connection, inspiration, gratitude... which i guess is maybe also a way of saying love, hope,...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
episode 344 is here! this week brings us a few more songs from kelly vogel, along with some thoughts about the je-nais-se-quoi-ness of songwriting, connection, inspiration, gratitude... which i guess is maybe also a way of saying love, hope, faith, trust, intuition?? and so on. something like that. i haven't said any of this very well, i know. i apologize. i'm thankful for your patience. and i'll keep trying.
in the meantime, i really hope you'll listen, and, if you haven't already, visit and support what kelly vogel is doing at the links below:
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lessons unexpectedtag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4422013-04-23T02:54:41Z2013-04-23T03:45:24Zfriends, episode 343 is here, along with brand new music from san francisco singer/songwriter kelly vogel. i've been a fan of kelly's songwriting ever since i first heard her perform years back at the bazaar cafe open mic, and i'm...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
episode 343 is here, along with brand new music from san francisco singer/songwriter kelly vogel. i've been a fan of kelly's songwriting ever since i first heard her perform years back at the bazaar cafe open mic, and i'm happy and honored she's allowing me to feature her songs on the podcast. kelly has an exceptional voice - both vocally and as a songwriter/lyricist - and her songs balance melody and phrasing in an exceptionally affective (+ effective) way. kelly's new project lessons unexpected has just been released. it's really good. and deserves your support.
i hope you'll take a listen, visit the links below, and buy the songs... ;)
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was and wasn'ttag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4412013-04-16T03:15:01Z2013-04-16T03:28:25Zfriends, episode 342 is here! it's just me, three songs, and an intuition about the importance of going to the side of the people around us. upon reflection, i realize that it may be only a hunch on my part,...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
episode 342 is here! it's just me, three songs, and an intuition about the importance of going to the side of the people around us. upon reflection, i realize that it may be only a hunch on my part, but - even if so - i think it's important to imagine how things must be for (and feel to) other people. it's a simple thing, i guess?? maybe. i hope it's ok that i repeat it anyway. and i really hope you'll listen. <3
love,
russell
ps - just a reminder - i'm playing drums with the procrastinistas at hotel utah on saturday night, april 27, 9:30pm... why not be there?? :)
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roger eberttag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4402013-04-09T03:28:08Z2013-04-09T03:31:11Zfriends, tonight's podcast is in honor and memory of movie critic roger ebert. i've been a fan and reader of his work for many years - going all the way back to a movie review show he started with fellow...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
tonight's podcast is in honor and memory of movie critic roger ebert. i've been a fan and reader of his work for many years - going all the way back to a movie review show he started with fellow critic gene siskel in the 70's called sneak previews.
it's a strange feeling to be emotionally connected to the work of a celebrity. embarrassing in a way. but, well. i am. i'll miss roger ebert's reviews and ideas and perspective on things for a very long time to come.
thank you mr. ebert.
i hope you'll listen to episode 341, and visit the related links below:
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the luxury of timetag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4392013-04-02T02:55:52Z2013-04-02T03:03:29Zfriends, this week finds me with three brand new songs - all written and recorded today!! so... i thought i'd share them. that's episode 340. not much, just some songs, and me (a little dizzy from writing and recording for...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
this week finds me with three brand new songs - all written and recorded today!! so... i thought i'd share them. that's episode 340. not much, just some songs, and me (a little dizzy from writing and recording for hours on end). i hope you'll listen. :)
cheers
& thanks
& love,
russell
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hachikōtag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4382013-03-26T03:06:23Z2013-03-26T03:49:55Zfriends, episode 339 is here - just me with some songs, a movie, and a poem from walt whitman. as i mentioned in the podcast, i stumbled on the film hachi: a dog's tale this past weekend, and was very...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
episode 339 is here - just me with some songs, a movie, and a poem from walt whitman. as i mentioned in the podcast, i stumbled on the film hachi: a dog's tale this past weekend, and was very pleasantly surprised, and moved, and impressed. uncommonly so. on the surface, it's a simple movie about a man and a dog - but a lot more too - a spiritual metaphor of sorts, a meditation on what it means love and lose and be here for each other... or, hm. i'm not saying it well.
i suppose the cynical part of me is a bit embarrassed to've fallen so deeply for a movie like this?? it seems. but, on the other hand, well - i did. all the way. richard gere, joan allen, and a dog named hachikō. it's great. if you don't already know the movie, i definitely recommend it!! how about this - first you should listen to epsiode 339 - and then see the movie?? in that order. deal? ;)
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zen & songwritingtag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4372013-03-19T03:33:35Z2013-03-19T03:46:45Zfriends, hello, and welcome to episode 338! this week features of few songs from the band cowboy zen (with songs by patrick kobernus and lead guitar by kevin street) and a few more from the brand new project by nick...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
hello, and welcome to episode 338! this week features of few songs from the band cowboy zen (with songs by patrick kobernus and lead guitar by kevin street) and a few more from the brand new project by nick guerrero titled "a gentleman of my calibre." in between, i ramble on a bit about communication, relationships, frustration, and the irony/zen/mystery that songwriting can sometimes be...
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enlightenmenttag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4362013-03-12T03:40:44Z2013-03-12T03:55:05Zfriends, i just posted episode 337 - featuring three relatively new demo songs from me, along with some general meandering around the ideas of memory, compassion, and trying to find peace within the imperfect reality of who we are... even/especially...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
i just posted episode 337 - featuring three relatively new demo songs from me, along with some general meandering around the ideas of memory, compassion, and trying to find peace within the imperfect reality of who we are... even/especially when the real us isn't the us we wish it was. i don't know if it ever gets easier. or if someday it'll all make more sense than it does now?? eventually. hopefully. maybe. :)
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faith, hope, and belieftag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4352013-03-05T02:58:40Z2013-03-05T03:19:33Zfriends, welcome to march! episode 336 is here - recorded live in washington d.c. late last week. it's just me, a few heartbroken songs, and some thoughts about regret, hope, and doubt. if you have time, i really hope you'll...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
welcome to march! episode 336 is here - recorded live in washington d.c. late last week. it's just me, a few heartbroken songs, and some thoughts about regret, hope, and doubt. if you have time, i really hope you'll take a listen... :)
you can find more about jay bakker and his thoughts on religion, god, and compassion, at the links below:
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oscar night!!tag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4342013-02-25T00:05:57Z2013-02-25T00:15:59Zfriends, i'll be out of town this week, so there won't be a regular podcast this week... but i'll be back with something from the road very soon. in the meantime, i just posted a quick hello before i go....russellwww.simplemuzik.com
i'll be out of town this week, so there won't be a regular podcast this week... but i'll be back with something from the road very soon. in the meantime, i just posted a quick hello before i go. it's oscar night! if you haven't had a chance to listen to last week's "top ten movies of 2012" (episode 334), i hope you'll visit it on the rss link (simplemuzik.net/podcast/simplemusic_rss.xml) or on itunes (by searching for "simplemuzik podcast"). have a great week! more soon. :)
many repeated thanks to kris hauch for sharing his music tonight! you can find more about kris' band norway house, and the 912 project, at the links below:
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the 2012 top tentag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4332013-02-19T00:36:14Z2013-02-19T01:15:13Zfriends, i'm happy to present my top ten movies of 2012. i hope you can take a listen to episode 334, and explore the links below. :) the top ten: 10 - sleepwalk with me 09 - moonrise kingdom 08...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
i'm happy to present my top ten movies of 2012. i hope you can take a listen to episode 334, and explore the links below. :)
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kris hauch, 912, part twotag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4322013-02-12T02:58:58Z2013-02-12T03:29:07Zfriends, happy monday, and welcome to part two of my recent interview with kris hauch! tonight picks up where we left it last week - featuring lots more great music, live performance, and thoughts on the making of the 912...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
happy monday, and welcome to part two of my recent interview with kris hauch! tonight picks up where we left it last week - featuring lots more great music, live performance, and thoughts on the making of the 912 project (available for purchase here). if you didn't get a chance to listen to part one last week, episode 332 remains available via itunes and the rss... and this week's installment (episode 333) is in both places too, as of now. ;)
many thanks to kris for being available and sharing his music. you can support what he's doing at:
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kris hauch & the 912 projecttag:p10.hostingprod.com,2013:/@www.simplemuzik.net//1.4312013-02-05T03:00:38Z2013-02-05T03:14:38Zfriends, i'm very happy and honored to present part one of an interview with san francisco singer/songwriter kris hauch tonight. kris has visited the podcast several times in the past, and, as always, he brings great music and discussion with...russellwww.simplemuzik.com
i'm very happy and honored to present part one of an interview with san francisco singer/songwriter kris hauch tonight. kris has visited the podcast several times in the past, and, as always, he brings great music and discussion with him. tonight finds kris and his band norway house celebrating the much-anticipated release of their 912 project. the music is really really good. i hope you'll drop by, take a listen, and explore the links below to support what kris is doing.
cheers to all, and xtra special thanks to kris for being here! part two is next week - stay tuned. in the meantime, you can find more about norway house and the 912 project at: