Music Well

Steven Sysum

Thinking deeply about and through music. This podcast takes an intentional and creative approach as music consumers. We learn how to listen to music well, and draw-out from musical works of art all that we can to improve our humanity.

  • 2 minutes 10 seconds
    Lullaby.m4a
    a round of simple tones
    18 November 2022, 3:39 pm
  • 5 minutes 28 seconds
    Rush
    Rush by Steven Sysum
    18 October 2022, 3:30 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Arc Of Love Ep 11
    Isn't it good to love? And, be loved of course. In this episode we discuss the many phases a romantic relationship passes through, choosing songs which highlight them uniquely. Where are you along the arc of love? Breakup, butterflies, best buds... Songs from the episode: Rolo Tomassi - Aftermath Wye Oak - Lifer American Football - Never Meant Ivan Dorn - Ренессанс Dexter Story - Yene Konjo
    3 October 2020, 9:42 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Ep 9 Songwriters Expo
    Vas Todoriko leads an engaging and lively roundtable discussion with songwriters Jake Elliott of Acre(s), and Will Breman. All Santa Barbara based, Vas, Jake, and Will pull back the layers on their process for creativity. We hear a live performance from Jake, as well as one original song from each person (including Steven). We also hear songs which inspire us. Artist Links: Will Breman: https://www.willbremanmusic.com/ Jake Elliott https://soundcloud.com/acresrock Vas Todoriko (The Peer Council): https://thepeercouncil.bandcamp.com/ -Song List- Vas Todoriko (original) The Peer Council “Disillusion.” (inspiration) Bleachers “Don’t Take the Money” Jake Elliott (original) “The Wheel” (inspiration) Jon Foreman “Terminal” Will Breman (original) “Olive Trees” (inspiration) Mount Eerie “Tintin in Tibet” Steven Sysum (original) “Mis Cambios” (inspiration) Nick Mulvey “Fever to the Form”
    30 August 2019, 5:43 am
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