The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music.
by theprocessmusic
This podcast aims to understand the creative process by listening to new works and discussing them with their creators. Each episode focuses on one composer and their music. By understanding how and why they create can inform aspiring composers and help audiences better understand contemporary classical music.
Episodes
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Violet Nox - Silvae
I talk with Dez, Andrew, and Noel of @violetnoxband about their new album "Silvae" on @somewherecold16 and @aumegaproject
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Doug Bielmeier - Electric Rodeo Revival (Part 2)
Guest host @ozoneartfoundry1 talks with me about my new Album "Electric Rodeo Revival." We listen to experts from the opening track Throwaway Culture. We talk how I hope people listen to the album and Joe talks about the amazing artwork he did for the album cover.
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Doug Bielmeier - Electric Rodeo Revival (Part1)
Guest host @ozoneartfoundry talks with me about my new Album "Electric Rodeo Revival" and my journey back to IDM, and Live Performance (Part1) #voidstarproductions
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Christopher Stark - Fire Ecologies
I talk with @starkcomposer about his new album "Fire Ecologies" on @newfocusrecordings featuring his collaboration with @unheardofensemble
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Alan Shepherd - NoizCode
I talk with Alan Shepherd, aka @noizcode , a Rhode Island-based live techno performer and producer. We discuss his performances at @zuzumideast as part of the "Patchwork Series" in Cambridge, MA.
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James Bohn - Darth Presley/Slash Gordon
I talk with James Bohn @darthpresley_americanhero and his album Rotate. James explains his use of algorithms written in PureData to generate algorithm accompaniments and beats that he improvises with.
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Yvan Sheremetieff - The Interpretation of Voices
I talk with Yvan Sheremetieff @yvan.sheremetieff about the first episode of his Podcast/music project "The Interpretation of Voices." Releasing November 7th on @peopleplacesrecords
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TotoRobyn - From Daybreak to Nightfall
I talk with Robyn Alman @totorobyn about her album "from Daybreak to Nightfall" - a purely ambient album, with the majority of tracks coming from her eurorack rig.
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Stephen B. Ward - The Quest for Authenticity
I talk with @ProfStephenBWard of @mercyuniversityny about his sprawling album release, "the Quest for Authenticity" for acoustic bass, electric guitar, and Eurorack
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Jessica Ackerley - Bones of a Whale
I talk with @jessica_ackerley about improv, graphic notation, genre, and whale bones.
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Deftly Demolition - Radiator Love
The Process: a Podcast About Creativity and Experimental Music Listen on your preferred podcasting app at: https://tr.ee/wdz2BfEzhz I talk with @deftlyd about the track "Radiator Love" from the album release Quantum Sleeper on #voidstarproductions
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Dickson & Familiar - All the Light of our Sphere
The Process: a Podcast About Creativity and Experimental Music Listen on your preferred podcasting app at: https://tr.ee/wdz2BfEzhz I talk with @bobfamiliar and @glenndicksonmusic about their upcoming album release “All the Light of our Sphere.”#
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Ben Richter - ReWild
I talk with Ben Richter about his piece "ReWild" performed by @GhostEnsemble . We also chat about time: how he arranges musical events within the form of a piece and how we experience time as humans.
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Tiny Leaves - Anthropocene
I talk with Joel Pike @tinyleavesmusic about his two-part suite "Anthropocene & Above/below" released 11/5 - proceeds from each track will be donated to @brianeno @earthpercent charity Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Rn_4W8UvMII?feature=shared
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Ozone Foundry - Creative Cogitations
Excerpt from a 2 hour chat with Artist Joe Esposito (aka Ozone Foundry) on his @ozonenightmare podcast: https://ozone.libsyn.com/ We talk about our shared love of the creative process, the originality of ideas, creative sovereignty, and getting payed. Music by @Dougbielmeier from 10/12/24...
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Sephine Llo - Diamond Fall
Great chat with Sephine Llo about her album "Diamond Fall", available everywhere 10/25/24 Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/-w-dPZOUfr4
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Violet Nox - Hesperia
Great chat with Violet Nox and their new release "Hesperia" on Somewhere Cold Records https://linktr.ee/VioletNox
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Evan Williams - Pale Blue Dot
Great chat with Evan Williams about "Teach Yourself How to Fly From This Pale Blue Dot" for Brianna Matzke (piano) and Chris Graham Percussion. We talk about sketching ideas out, knowing when to move on from a piece, and our shared inspiration from science fiction. Watch on YouTube -...
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Bill Whitley - Meditazioni Sulla Dharmachakra I
This episodes features Bill Whitley and his piece "Meditazioni Sulla Dharmachakra I" Performed by Electric Guitar and Piano duo KUBIN. We talk Mobile Form, Music as meditation, and different/similar things Watch Also on - https://youtu.be/aoD6EtRn-Ms?feature=shared
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Tanner Porter - One Was Gleaming
This episodes features Tanner Porter and her album release “One Was Gleaming.” We talk maximalism, writing music for musicians you know and trust, and the hybrid studio/home recording process.
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Chris Cresswell - Convenient Bits of Unupholstered Furniture
This episodes features discussion and insight from Chris Cresswell about, "Convenient Bits of Unupholstered Furniture" featuring Andy Kozar on trumpet and a studio performance from Oktaven Audio. We talk instrument plus electronics, engaging with audiences, and criticism in new music.
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Lola De La Mata - Earthworms
This episodes features "Earthworms" from Lola De La Mata's new album - Oceans on Azimuth - Including performances by Lola on Violin and Gwen Reed on double bass, recorded by Eve Morris We talk about improvisation, collecting sound, and when the creative process really begins. Watch the Video...
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Austin Gray Williams - Climate of the Market
This episodes features "Climate of the Market," by Composer Austin Gray Williams, featuring a video performance by Erin Rogers and Chris Graham of Hypercube We have a great conversation about electro-acoustic music and the "need" to be creative Watch the Video version of the podcast at...
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Tessa Brinckman - A Cracticus Fancie
This episodes features "A Cracticus Fancie," part of Tessa's new album, "Take Wing, Roll Back" available on @NewFocusRecordings We talk embodiment, poetry of New Zealand, and the internal critic. Watch the Video version of the podcast at...
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Sam King - Untight:Fair
This episodes features Untight (Sam King) and excerpts from his new album "Fair." https://untight.bandcamp.com/album/fair We talk alternate tuning, embodiment, and the trials and triumph of performing your music. Watch the Video version of the podcast at...
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Joel Roston - We're Able
This episodes features Joel Roston and excerpts from his new album "We're Able." We talk inspiration, Stereo Guitar, and Tension/Release in musical and instrumental writing. Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/L239NQBEof4?feature=shared
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Nnux - Ausencias
This episode features Nnux (Ana López Reyes) and a live performance of "Ausencias" performed by The Rhythm Method and Nnux (string quartet and electronics ) 10/2/22 at Roulette, NYC. We talk composing for live instruments and electronics and seeing them as one instrument, stories, and stage…
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Bob Familiar - Embrace the Algorithm
This episode features Bob Familiar and his live performance at the Cambridge Foundry, 4/6/2024: A live improvisation performed using the Expressive-E Osmose and Soma Labs Cosmos. "Embrace the Algorithm" available on Bandcamp. We talk limits, hardware programing, and live improvisation with...
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Eric Salazar - CRP (East Coast Remix)
This episode features guest host Eric Salazar and the track "CRP (East Coast Remix)" from Music for Billionaires on New Focus Recordings We talk about performance, mixing and production, and "Hooked on Classics"
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Rodney DuPlessis - Throwaway Culture
This episode features guest host Rodney Duplessis and the track "Throwaway Culture" from #music4billionaires - Releasing 10/27/23. @newfocusrecordings @bandcamp We talk about tension in music, Morton Subotnick, and teaching.
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Michael Drews - Slowdance84
This episode features guest host Michael Drews and the track "Slowdance84" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about translating studio ideas into engaging and meaningful live performances.
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Heather Stebbins - Widow’s Mite
This episode features guest host Heather Stebbins and the track "Widow's Mite" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about BGM, Long walks with music, and the role of live performance and improvisation in the...
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Erin Rogers - Burning Old Man Summer
This episode features guest host Erin Rogers and the track "Burning Old man Summer" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about Erin's new and upcoming projects. We listen to BOMS and discuss how the recording...
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Unheard-of Ensemble - Corporate Responsibility Pledge
This episode features guest hosts Ford Fourqurean and Daniel Anastasio and the track "Corporate Responsibility Pledge" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We talk about the mission of the Unheard-of Ensemble, their yearly summer composer workshop (CCI), and their Cultural Ecologies...
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Joseph Bohigian - Wells, ME
This episode features guest host Joseph Bohigian and the track "Wells, ME" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to Wells, ME and talk about bad algorithms, great collaborations, and the studio as part of the compositional process.
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Allison Tanenhaus - Music for Billionaires
This episode features Allison Tanenhaus and our collaboration "Corporate Responsibility Pledge(CRP)" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to excerpts of CRP and talk sound and visuals. Allison shares about her on-going gallery event "GlitchKraft" (9/5–10/20) @ Trustman Art...
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Violet Nox - Vortex and Voices
This episode features Violet Nox. We listen to excerpts from their new album "Vortex and Voices" on Some Where Cold Records. We talk writing music for an event, approaches to vocals, and King Kong/Godzilla.
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Eric Salazar - Sali
This episode features Eric Salazar. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Sali" on the Sheva Collection and Halidon Classical. We talk Improvisation, Identity, and daily creative routines.
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Lei Liang - Hearing Icescapes
This episode features Lei Liang. We listen to excerpts from “Hearing Landscape. Hearing Icescapes” on New Focus Recordings. We talk Listening, whales, and his amazing cross-disciplinary work.
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Ryan Suleiman - Fireflies
This episode features Ryan Sulieman. We listen to excerpts from "Fireflies" for two violins performed by Sharan Leventhal & Clara Mazo. We talk meaning, theatrics, and experience in music.
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Erin Rogers/Alec Goldfarb - Earth’s Precisions
This episode features Erin Rogers and Alec Goldfarb. We listen to excerpts from their new album “Earth’s Precisions” recorded by @rhythmbeard @bloominglightways studio, mastered by @elliott_sharp, available from @infrequent_seams on @bandcamp.
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Noah Wall - Speech Patterns
This episode features Noah Wall. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Speech Patterns" ( Full album available on Chaikin Records). We talk about Oration, Melodyne, and the "truth" about bird songs.
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Jordan Munson - Imposters
This episode features Jordan Munson. We listen to excerpts from his new EP "Imposters" and talk about the iterative creative process, AI prompts, and expression.
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Jay Sorce - Beyond Shoegaze
This episode features Jay Sorce. We listen to excerpts from "Copper" and talk about the art of using FX pedals and guitar in performance.
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Rodney Duplessis - Musical Science and Scientific Music
This episode features Rodney Duplessis. We listen to excerpts from "Psi" and talk the about the intersection of science and music.
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Julie Herndon & Davor Vincze - To Fight or Surrender
This episode features Julie Herndon and Davor Vincze. We listen to excerpts from "To Fight or Surrender," a pair of audiovisual operas that question the nature of love and manipulation, out digitally April 29 2022 on Infrequent Seams. Featuring soloists Jess Aszodi and Nina Guo along with...
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Eli Fieldsteel - The (Light) Matrix
This episode features Eli Fieldsteel. We Listen to "Impulse Curve" performed on his custom light-sensitive control surface. We talk about instrument design, talent, and being a magician/composer. *Video Performance of "Impulse Curve" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8N0iMYd9H8
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Violet Nox - Eris Wakes
This episode features Violet Nox (Dez DeCarlo and Andrew Abrahamson). We Listen to "Eris" from their new album "Eris Wakes" on Infinity Vine Records (US) (IVR 11) and Aumega Project (Germany). We talk about virtual collaboration, Lyrics in music, and struggling with "finicky songs."
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Vessels to Motherland - Machine Lieder
This episode features Vessels to Motherland (Danica Borisavljevic and Nikita Morozov). We Listen to "Oiseau" from their debut album Machine Lieder and talk about the primal urge to create, the world of new music, and creative freedom.
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Robert Dick - to Dream the Impossible Dream
This episode features Robert Dick. We listen to "Mitochondrial Ballet" from his Our Cells Know release on Tzadik Records and talk about improvisation, career perspectives, and staying in the moment.
About this show
This podcast aims to understand the creative process by listening to new works and discussing them with their creators. Each episode focuses on one composer and their music. By understanding how and why they create can inform aspiring composers and help audiences better understand contemporary classical music.
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