Transcendent Tracks
by Danya Day
Think of the music that has touched your life: inspired you, energized you, moved you and maybe even pulled you through a tough time. You’d be hard-pressed to find many humans that haven’t been affected by its power. Music is one of the few creations in this world that can transcend time and space, language barriers and cultural differences. I’m your host and life-long music lover, Danya Day. And on this show, I talk with musicians, music writers, music therapists, music scholars and especially music fans who discuss their personal connections to the artists and tracks that have meant the most to them.These conversations cover a wide range of genres and topics, from the light-hearted to life & death. If you love music of all kinds and learning all the ways it can work its magic, then join me here at Transcendent Tracks.
Episodes
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Summer Dean: Big Visions & The Biggest Life [Ep. 10]
Country singer-songwriter Summer Dean is a great example of persistence paying off. Taking small gigs while still working as a schoolteacher, she had a bigger vision, and kept bugging folks for better gigs (sometimes contacting them every 48 hours until they gave in) to the point that she could…
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Hope, Dreams, and Bruce Springsteen [Ep. 09]
“You've just seen...the heart-stopping, house-rocking, earth-quaking, booty-shaking, testifying, death-defying, legendary E…Street…Band!” If you’ve ever attended one of their live shows, you would’ve heard some version of this declaration from Bruce and by the end you’d probably agree...
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Briget Boyle: Truth Coming Through [Ep. 08]
What do folk songs of the Balkans, traditional Irish music and a Metallica concert all have in common? Musician Briget Boyle can tell you. She understands and appreciates the importance of musical connections between people and how shared experiences create a culture of song. Through this lens…
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The Healing Power of Indigo Girls [Ep. 07]
In discussing her feelings on the music of folk rock icons Indigo Girls, podcast host and jam-maker extraordinaire Amy Fagan discovers a recurring descriptor: healing. She explains why Amy & Emily continue to be beloved by their die-hard fans for both their professional and personal…
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Taylor Swift 101 [Ep. 06]
University professor Katy Head has often joked that she could teach a course on Taylor Swift, and here she’s off to an excellent start. Katy outlines the arguments for appreciating Taylor as an artist, business woman and storyteller. She also provides insight into the “Swiftie” fan community and...
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Bonus Track 03: Waiting on Willie Nelson
After seeing Willie Nelson live (again) a few nights ago, he has inspired me to say a little bit about why he is always worth waiting for. A prime example. Willie Nelson Official Website Episode Music Credit: Horizon Liner from Blue Dot Sessions
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Maya Rogers: Sound and Spirit [Ep. 05]
Musician Maya Rogers is a woman of many talents: singer, songwriter, composer, guitar and flute player, music therapist, teacher and most recently, children's book author. Her career pathway has been anything but straight and she has overcome setbacks that would've thrown most people permanently...
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Pearl Jam Journeys [Ep. 04]
Elli Orovio has enjoyed experiences that any music fan would envy: attending 49 live shows to date, staying in the same hotels as the band and having not one, not two, but three chance meetings with musicians she loves. Pearl Jam have been such a part of her life for the past 30 years that she…
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Bonus Track 02: 4th of July, United States (Freedom Sounds)
There are so many great songs that address the themes of freedom and independence. I discuss a few of my favorites, plus manage to include the movie Rocky IV in the process… This episode title is a nod to the song 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) from Bruce Springsteen’s 1973 album The Wild, the...
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Next Gen Beatles Fandom [Ep. 03]
Beatles historian, writer and BC the Beatles podcast co-host Erika White discusses being part of a new generation of Fab Four fans. She went from self-proclaimed "weird kid who loved the Beatles" to a scholar who has influenced other younger fans to create content around the band from fresh...
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Bonus Track 01: Father's Day Tribute
A dedication. Rest in peace, Dad. Episode Music Credit: Horizon Liner from Blue Dot Sessions
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Richard Marx Saves a Life [Ep. 02]
Writer Dawn Lyons shares how the music of Richard Marx pulled her through a very difficult time in her life, how he continues to inspire her writing and tells stories of encounters with Richard himself (both virtual and in person). Connect with Dawn: Website Lines by Lyons Instagram @linesbylyons...
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Above & Beyond and Anjuna Family Ties [Ep. 01]
EDM fan Mel Booth discusses electronic trio Above & Beyond and the DJs on their Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep record labels. She shares stories of some of the international gigs she's attended, how a video game streaming service became a pandemic-era destination for fans and explains that EDM is…
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Trailer: Transcendent Tracks
Introducing Transcendent Tracks: Stories About the Power of Music. Episode Music Credit: Great Great Lengths from Blue Dot Sessions
About this show
Think of the music that has touched your life: inspired you, energized you, moved you and maybe even pulled you through a tough time. You’d be hard-pressed to find many humans that haven’t been affected by its power. Music is one of the few creations in this world that can transcend time and space, language barriers and cultural differences. I’m your host and life-long music lover, Danya Day. And on this show, I talk with musicians, music writers, music therapists, music scholars and especially music fans who discuss their personal connections to the artists and tracks that have meant the most to them.These conversations cover a wide range of genres and topics, from the light-hearted to life & death. If you love music of all kinds and learning all the ways it can work its magic, then join me here at Transcendent Tracks.
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