S3E07: Maestro of Composition, Conducting, and Musical Innovation

In this episode of Cloud Record Music Podcast, Maurine chats with the incredibly talented Aaron Manswell—musician, composer, conductor, and all-around creative force. Hailing from Toronto, Aaron shares his journey from playing piano at his church to becoming an artist and composer-in-residence for the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. We dive into the stories behind his breathtaking songs like Stick With Love, inspired by the wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr., and Scared of Change, a moving anthem about embracing life’s transitions. Whether you're into gospel, classical, or simply love stories about creative passion, you don’t want to miss this one!   In this episode, you will learn the following: Addressing the lack of diversity in classical music spaces. Integrating cultural rhythms and influences into traditional formats. How music can inspire love, courage, and hope. The challenges (and rewards) of breaking into the world of conducting. Civil rights themes against hate and fear with messages of love and understanding as his inspiration. Connect with Aaron Manswell  Website: https://aaronmanswell.com/     https://www.tmchoir.org/profile/aaron-manswell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronmanswell Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok - @aaronmanswell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronmanswellmusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-manswell-84437122b/   Links: Stick with Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d8q4eSgoyg Scared of Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv0VjaOJlZE   Connect with Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161 Cloud Records Website: Cloud Record, LLC (cloudrecordllc.com)   Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music: I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins –  https://capathiajenkins.hearnow.com/i-am-strong-2 Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com/th... Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/... Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado - https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/...