Sanz Mantra Studio

Episodes

1. 15

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 15

   “The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on. The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives, so will the blues.” ~ Willie Dixon More blues (and some shameless...

   Feb 25, 2022

   24m
2. 14

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 14

   “The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential." ~ Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Yes, this week I have the blues. But in a good way! Leading up to my blues band side project, ‘Tuco’s Grill’ playing its debut gig on...

   Feb 18, 2022

   29m
3. 13

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 13

   When is a song that sounds like another a hat-tip and when is it a rip-off? And in music, is there anything that isn’t an echo in some way of what came before it? These questions and more remain unanswered in this week’s episode, but I do share some new (old) music, as my gig with my blues...

   Feb 11, 2022

   33m
4. 12

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 12

   To Spotify or not to Spotify? - that is the question. Obviously the answer in this instance is yes, but this week I delve into the recent Joe Rogan/Neil Young controversy and have a deeper look at what it means to be an artist on the popular music streaming platform. Also in this episode I…

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   Feb 4, 2022

   27m
5. 11

   Sanz Mantra Studio – Episode 11

   Look out for the instrumental mix of my single, The Silent Crowd in this week’s soundtrack music-themed episode - featuring some of my past soundtrack music pieces as well as an exclusive podcast-only premiere of my EPIC voiceover melodrama “Escape From Preston Woolies”! Enjoy! #melbournemusic...

   Jan 28, 2022

   31m
6. 10

   Sanz Mantra Studio – Episode 10

   This week I tackle mixing my next single ‘City Shrink’ myself, and unpack the pros and cons that come with doing that. I also look at a selection of some classic and newer moody pop songs in the same vein as City Shrink, in this week’s Highly Recommended playlist. #newmusicsoon #melbournemusic...

   Jan 21, 2022

   30m
7. 9

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 9

   NEW! NEW! NEW! - REMIX, SEGMENTS, UNRELEASED TRACKS, GIG RECAPS & MORE!! Happy New Year People! I’m very excited to offer up the first episode of 2022 and share some new music, news, insights and more, in a revamped format this week which I’m hoping you’ll agree was worth waiting for! Check out…

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   Jan 16, 2022

   36m
8. 8

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 8

   This week I take a trip down memory lane via Dixon’s Recycled Records store, as well as sharing some not-to-be-missed gig moments. I also preview another new track from my album, called ‘Heaven and Earth’. Till next week-Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! For pre-release access,...

   Dec 24, 2021

   31m
9. 7

   Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 7

   This week I share some of my thoughts on Christmas Carols, songwriting, Gotye and Dolly Parton. Peggy's neighbour makes another cameo and I share some NEW! UNRELEASED! SONGS! ...AND a song demo! For pre-release access, exclusive content & more, subscribe to the mailing list at www.sanzmantra.com...

   Dec 18, 2021

   28m
10. 6

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 6

    Lockdown. Self-isolation. Lip-smacking! Get Back, Prince and new music. And even newer music! This episode makes 6 of 6 but I think I'll keep going with another one next week too, now! There's more music to share. I hope you enjoy this :-) #lockdown #prince #getback #sanzmantra #sanzmantrastudio

    Dec 10, 2021

    33m
11. 5

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 5

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    Dec 4, 2021

    26m
12. 4

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 4

    This week my computer died so all my plans for this episode were ruined! But luckily I was interviewed a day or two earlier by one of my students for a podcast assignment she had for school :) I was really flattered to be asked, and her questions were great - we ended up covering such diverse...

    Nov 26, 2021

    31m
13. 3

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 3

    This week I dive into the world of guitars: guitar parts, guitar solos and guitar effects, sharing some of the guitar solos from upcoming Sanz Mantra tracks along the way. I also take a look at inspiration and gig etiquette, as well as share an exclusive teaser for my next single, City Shrink....

    Nov 19, 2021

    30m
14. 2

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 2

    Welcome to the second episode of Sanz Mantra Studio. This week I look at the making of my debut single The Silent Crowd some more, as well as the role of auto-tune in modern music production. I also share some of my old home demos of the track! Watch out for a cameo from drummer Paul Richards…

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    Nov 12, 2021

    32m
15. 1

    Sanz Mantra Studio - Episode 1

    Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast Sanz Mantra Studio, where I'll be talking about everything that's going on in my musical world. In this first episode, I cover the making of my debut single, The Silent Crowd - as well as looking at how and why I chose my project name, what I listen...

    Nov 5, 2021

    39m