Music, the Bed of Life Podcast
Music, the bed of life. What does that mean? Simply put, with few exceptions, no matter where you go or what you are doing, music will somehow find your ears. Come along with me, your host Anthony V. Simuel, on the quest to discover how and why music plays such an important part of our lives. This podcast brings poignant interviews with the many individuals that are either listening with intent, or responsible for making music happen!
Episodes
A conversation with Laura and Griff Hamlin. The pair is a married couple who came together by chance AND by hard work. Laura: After teaching junior high band for 10 years, Laura became a member of the world renowned Disneyland Band on alto saxophone, and only the second woman in history to be named a sub leader, giving her the honor of conducting the band in Town Square, USA.
Griff: Griff has created one of the world's best blues ...
Rachael Nicole Gold is a producer, arranger, composer/songwriter /mixing engineer, as well as, a studio & touring musician. She studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Rachael graduated from the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles where she studied arranging and composition under legendary orchestrator/composers such as Dick Grove, Nelson Riddle, Clare Fischer, Tom Scott and Lalo Schifrin.
Rachael was live in-s...
Be a fly on the wall for the 2nd part of this great conversation with Michael B, who admittedly said it was more like just talking then an actual interview. Hear great insight into the production of 'Mornin' from the George Benson / Al Jarreau CD "Givin' it Up" from Michael, who produced the song along with John Burke. Listen as Michael talks about more of his #1 Chart Toppers and more.
A stimulating fun talk with Michael Broening. Michael is a Grammy Award Winning music producer working with the likes of Marion Meadows, Mel Brown and George Benson. Michael also was part of the band Turning Point for several years where he co-wrote much of the earlier music. Michael has written and produced several Billboard chart toppers past and present. Listen while we have a very informal conversation about how Michael has co...
Wow, this conversation really took me by surprise. Mike Del Prete started in one place and totally ended in another. For me there was some jaw dropping moments that were totally unexpected, considering where Mike landed.
More information about Mike Del Prete: http://www.azreia.org
Mark Lettieri is a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor based in Fort Worth, TX. He creates acclaimed guitar-based instrumental music, and is a member of leading instrumental bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. As a session musician proficient in a multitude of styles, he has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists...
This week's episode features a very good long time personal and professional friend Vincent Alfonzo Jamal. Listen in on some great conversation about this multi-faceted man who has found music as well as fitness as a form of deep expression. Vincent is also a deeply committed single parent which worked its way into his music.
Vincent's Bandcamp Music Page
For information about VAJ: Google Vincent Alfonzo Jamal where you can fin...
I was able to catch up with Chris Komer this week, among being the Principal French Hornist for the New Jersey Symphony, Chris has another great Project to which he is dedicated. The Artist Refuge at Thunderhead is an incredible encampment amongst 75 acres of beautiful Montana wilderness. Listen as Chris talks about this amazing project. Also find out what other talents Mr. Komer has.
The Artist Refuge at Thunderhead
This episode goes into a deeper dive into John Herrera's life as a musician. Yes he plays with the group Turning Point, but he does so much more as you will hear in this episode.
John Herrera's contact information: Clamsville Productions https://www.clamsvilleproductions.com/
Sapphire Sky - John's Entertainment Company https://www.sapphireskylive.com/
Listen as I have a great down to earth chat with Mr. Zailan Razak, multi instrumentalist. Zailan has played with a myriad of musicians such as Dennis Rowland, Mercedes, Azizz, Carmella y Mas, Peter White, Khani Cole, Paul Jackson Jr. and more, has taught and worked with the finest instructors, musicians, and students, and has great stories to tell and life nuggets to drop in the process. Also take a listen to his son Daniel who I g...
Combine a platinum/BMI award-winning dance music producer/remixer/musician, an internationally praised recording artist,and an innovative lyricist/musician and the result is KopaTechnic.Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80’s and nobody understands the evolution of such music like Rodney K. Jackson (R.K. Jackson) (Madonna’s”Love Don’t Live Here Anymore Remix [Triple Platinum Smash]”, RuPaul’s “Little Drummer B...
Ira King is an American Drummer born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. Ira has become a very popular and sought after drummer for bands and sessions. Ira has played with "Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary" for nearly 2 decades touring nationally and Internationally.
Regularly when he is not touring you can find him playing locally in Phoenix with "Reminisce", an RnB band, at the Blue Martini for the last 10 years. You may also run i...
This week's episode brings us pedigreed couple Theresa and Mark Bentley. You will be completely taken in by this couple's love for music, and it quickly becomes apparent their love to educate as well. Knowledge drops abound when it comes to Harp and Guitar which puts this episode at the top of my list of most interesting episodes.
Music by The Bentley Project can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music as well as other favorite s...
This episode takes us on a journey with a young lady that has a very special relationship with music! We will talk with Sheila Bradley-Simuel and find out the power music had on some of her life choices.
This episode is the short continuation of episode 6 AFTER we wrapped. Conversation continued and "tape" was still rolling.
** NOTE ** - on location audio had wireless interference (apologies) in spots, resulting in the need to use some audio from nearby microphones. Come back next week for the interesting conversation AFTER wrap of this episode. This episode is a great episode with Dr. Robert C. Fleming, known as Coach, and Dr. Brenda Fleming known as Mama Coach. Dr. Fleming is the former associate director of bands at Arizona State University. Dr. Fl...
**HAPPY FATHER'S DAY** Greg is a multi-talented individual playing trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano, guitar, bass, sings, and even tap dances. Come along as I have a chat with Greg as he breaks down a loop that he created, specially for this Podcast, by playing all of the instruments and singing the background vocals. Greg also talks to us about his journey from wild rock star wannabe, to the groomed professional who has toured with ...
Rico Cruz tells us about his days in New York as a young up and coming DJ and how his passion for "mixing" turned into more than he even knew was going to happen.
Brian Chartrand talks about his passions for music and how he migrated from being a drummer to playing the guitar and singing. Listen carefully to this episode and you might actually find some insight into Steely Dan's music and lyrics.
Brian also has a great informative and stimulating podcast called "So the Story Goes". You can find it here, along with his other project information.
Jones Nelson is a musician and audio engineer for Alien Sasquatch Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. He is a disc jockey for WMXZ/WMSR and KTLF. He sings for Million Whispers, Before the Apple, and an up-and-coming band 10 Days From Eden.
For more episodes visit: http://www.MusicTheBedOfLife.com
You can find more information for Jones Nelson here:
Alien Sasquatch Studios https://www.facebook.com/aliensasquatchstudios/
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