Keane Southard

This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes composer, pianist, and musical activist Keane Southard. Known for his thoughtful fusion of artistry and advocacy, Keane’s music spans genres and continents—often reflecting themes of environmental justice, nonviolence, animal rights, and spiritual exploration. Whether hiking the Appalachian Trail or teaching in Brazil, his lived experiences resonate deeply in his compositions. In this episode, Keane shares how childhood dreams, global travels, and long-distance hiking have shaped his musical voice. We explore his powerful Requiem for Animals, his deeply personal choral piece Do You Hear How Many You Are?, and his trail-inspired Appalachian Trail Symphony: New England. Keane discusses the balance between message and music, and how being both a pianist and composer enriches his storytelling. Plus—find out what musical argument might erupt between a hiking boot and a piano bench! Pieces featured on this episode: Agnus Dei from Requiem for Animals Do You Hear How Many You Are? Lamentations Massachusetts from Appalachian Trail Symphony For more about Keane Southard and his music, visit keanesouthard.com. For the full archive of Moveable Do episodes, head to MoveableDo.com. Connect With Us! Email: [email protected] Website (New!): MoveableDo.com Support: Patreon Facebook: Page, Listener's Group Instagram: @moveable_do_podcast Affiliates: Steve and Moveable Do profit from purchases you make through these links. Simply Piano: https://simplypiano.sjv.io/eKoX5z Simply Guitar: https://hellosimply.pxf.io/LXvkk0 Amazon Music Unlimited: https://www.tryamazonmusic.com/moveabledo Dad Jokes Merch: https://dadjokesmerch.weebly.com Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn money on eligible purchases.