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Sean & Dave Make Music
by Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum
Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.
Episodes
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Todd Glass
The hilarious and legendary Todd Glass came over to play (virtually) this month! We talked about how his musical tastes developed, the performers he loves to watch for their showmanship, how he discovers new bands, and his relatively new-found love of ska. We also played a musical improv guessing...
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Alize Francheska
Virtuosic and versatile opera singer Alize Francheska collaborated with us remotely for this episode! We had a great chat about her musical upbringing, influences, and the highlights of her career. We also created a beautiful and eclectic set of pieces together. Instead of improvising, we devised…
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Evan Bradley
This month (well, it was actually pre-quarantine) we collaborated with guitarist/teacher/transcriber Evan Bradley! We talked about how he first got into music, what went into developing his skills and his sound, and how that path led him to working directly with some of his musical heroes. Evan's...
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Najwa Parkins
Philadelphia-based vocalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator Najwa Parkins joins us this episode! We talked about the making of her albums, her writing process and what inspires her. We also reminisced about playing Tuba Christmas '05, discussed our shared love of ska and...
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Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum (no guest)
New music and exciting life updates from Sean & Dave! This episode includes: 00:10 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum 04:18 Four Miniatures for Flute and Drum Kit by David Trum (Sean on flute, Dave on drums) 15:23 Juice by Lizzo arranged for beatbox flute…
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Anthony De Angelis
This month we welcome NYC-based composer, music director, pianist, orchestrator, and podcaster Anthony De Angelis! We talked about what jobs we'd have in an alternate universe, what Anthony likes about doing what he does, and about juggling the silly and serious aspects of his career and...
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Jordan Gillis
This month we get to know Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Jordan Gillis from Balitomore, MD! We improvised together, played one of his reggae originals, and talked about a range of topics. We learned about his influences, practice habits, background, and what he loves about making music full time....
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Melissa Dunphy
Composer/Performer/Host of the Boghouse (among many other things!) Melissa Dunphy welcomes us into her historic Philadelphia home to create some unique and beautiful sounds this episode. We talk about her long and circuitous journey to get where she is today, her compositional process, the…
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Ben DiPette
Choir director, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and music advocate Ben DiPette schools us on the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania education system. Ben draws on personal experience and talks passionately about the positive impact the arts have on students. And we made a bunch of fun, silly, and...
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Geoff Giordano
Multi-instrumentalist songwriter Geoff Giordano stops in this month to jam and talk about his writing/producing process, his upcoming album Ultrafauna, and his compulsion to keep making music! Geoff's Fourth World Radio Site Fourth World Radio Facebook This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave...
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Stephen Kokas
This month we feature guest artist/producer, Stephen Kokas of Sketch Studio! We talk about the music industry, pop production techniques and trends, and then dive into making some hip hop music, a first for this podcast! More of Stephen's music: Sketch Studio BandCamp This episode includes: 0:00...
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Dan Pardo
Pianist, Arranger, Transcriptionist, Music Director, host of Pardo's Turn, and old friend Dan Pardo joins us this month! We talk about his musical life and the projects he's involved in and improvise five very diverse sounding pieces. Dan's Website Pardo's Turn Limericks of Resistance This…
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Robert Dick
World-renowned flutist, composer, inventor, and pedagogue Robert Dick joins us this month to improvise and talk about his recording process, his musical path, what he's been listening to lately, making a living by being creative, and lots more! Explore more of Robert's music, books, and his...
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Nellie McKay
Singer, songwriter, activist, and all-around fun human Nellie McKay joins us this month in the first of our three episode run recorded in NYC! We had a blast talking about her musical process and stylistic evolution, our pets, the Poconos, David Byrne, and life in general. We also improvised and...
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Small Episode, Big News!
We talk about how excited we are for our upcoming New York trip and announce our next three guests: Dan Pardo, Robert Dick, and Nellie McKay!! This episode also includes: 07:27 Cincinnati Scrap (excerpt) by Dave Trum 09:56 Flute and Udu Duo (Sean & Dave) 13:23 Flute and Electric Guitar Duo (Sean…
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Tara Toms
Our guest this month, Tara Toms has been fascinated by sound her entire life and has spent the last several years exploring it in every way she can. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and free improviser, she releases solo music and also fronts a band called Weird Year. Find more by following...
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illumine Part 2
This month we bring you the second half of our concert/podcast series featuring David, Jodie, and Kaitlyn of illumine! They are an innovative and incredibly accomplished trio bringing new life to classical music all over the world. Learn more about out more about illumine here. Catch up on Part 1...
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illumine Part 1
Our friends illumine join us this month to chat and present new works from our Eternal/Ephemeral concert series in June. illumine is: Kaitlyn Waterson (Mezzo-Soprano), David Brown (Violin), and Jodie Levine Brown (Piano). David Brown arranged this month's theme and brilliantly incorporated themes...
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Justin Arawjo
Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Brother Justin Arawjo stops in to collaborate this month! We talk about our shared musical history, Justin's compositional process, and he gives us some music recommendations. This episode includes: 0:00 Episode 12 S&DMM Theme (Remix) 7:00 "I Collect Fire" by Justin...
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Sara Murray/Sillyheart
This month, we are proud to present the triumphant return of Sillyheart! Sara Murray, Sean's longtime friend and bandmate stops by and talks about music, life, and that time she accidentally called John Stamos 'Jesse'. This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Sillyheart Theme 7:31 Dog Walk 17:28 What Do...
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Luke Jiorle and Friends
Luke Jiorle, Levi Jiorle, and Zachary Van Why join us on this episode to talk about Luke's upcomming record, his unique aproach to songwriting, and music in general. We also improvise, perform one of Luke's songs, develop a brand new one together, and present a sneak peak of the album!
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Alex Bortnichak
This month we welcome Alex Bortnichak, songwriter/bandleader of Eating Club and drummer of The Sparta Philharmonic! We discussed his latest projects, his personal journey as a musician and songwriter, and the joys and challenges of recording outside a conventional studio. We also played some...
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Alexander Bornstein
Composer Alexander Bornstein joins us via Skype this month to talk about his recent release Schematic, the ins and outs of scoring for film, and the state of the industry (current and future) in general. We also present three pieces we improvised simultaneously from opposite ends of the country…
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Matt Wixson
This month, we spoke with Matt Wixson of Matt Wixson's Flying Circus! We talked a little about his compositional process, some favorite touring moments, and how hard it is to successfully play good ska. We present a song of Sean's that we all collaborated on, two of Matt's songs, and an...
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Eliza Waldman
We welcome Eliza Waldman this month, guitarist and singer of Eliza and the Organix! We improvised freely, played a little punk, and talked about her musical process. We also got to listen to "Trouble" from Eliza's new album Present Future Dreams: Part I and discuss how exactly the Organix...
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Kyle Farris
This month we welcome our first non-classical guest: guitarist Kyle Farris. He and Sean reminisce about their punk rock high school past, we talk about the charity Kyle directs, and present a bunch of new pieces! This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Theme version 6 (Metal) - Guitars, Bass, Drums…
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Live from Nerdcon + Roof Beams
This month we bring you two pieces for flute and percussion that we improvised live at the Chester County Library's Nerdcon and one song off the new Roof Beams album, Charon. Roof Beams Links: Facebook BandCamp iTunes Spotify Rate, Review, and Subscribe: iTunes Follow: Facebook
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Daniel Townsend
Composer/Pianist Daniel Townsend joins us this month to talk about composing, "making it" as a musician, Innovative Juggling(!), and life in general. We feature exerpts from two of Dan's compositions on this episode: The Multicolored Tango and Conic. Follow him on Instagram and Soundcloud! This...
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David Brown
Violinist and Composer David Brown joins us this month to improvise and chat! This episode includes: FIVE pieces we improvised together A Red, Red Rose from Opposite Day, a set of comical songs David composed for his ensemble Illumine A preview of Myrrdin, his recent piece written for and…
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llama/lama
Our friends llama/lama dropped in to improvise with us, chat, and present a few tracks from their brand new CASSETTE TAPE euler ≈ ayler. Buy it here! https://beltsandwhistles.bandcamp.com/ For the best experience, listen to this episode with headphones. llama/lama is Quinn Collins and Paul...
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Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.
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Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum
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Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.
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