

Music SpeaksJan 21, 2021

Anything Goes Act 2
Via Wikipedia:
Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.[1] The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13, "Moonface" Martin, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. The musical introduced such songs as "Anything Goes," "You're the Top," and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
Since its 1934 debut at the Alvin Theatre (now known as the Neil Simon Theatre) on Broadway, the musical has been revived several times in the United States and Britain and filmed thrice. The musical has long been a popular choice for school and community productions.

Anything Goes Act 1
Via Wikipedia:
Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.[1] The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13, "Moonface" Martin, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. The musical introduced such songs as "Anything Goes," "You're the Top," and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
Since its 1934 debut at the Alvin Theatre (now known as the Neil Simon Theatre) on Broadway, the musical has been revived several times in the United States and Britain and filmed thrice. The musical has long been a popular choice for school and community productions.

Lincolnshire Posy
Via Wikipedia:
Lincolnshire Posy is a musical composition by Percy Grainger for concert band commissioned in 1937 by the American Bandmasters Association.[1] Considered by John Bird, the author of Grainger's biography, to be his masterpiece, the 16-minute-long work has six movements, each adapted from folk songs that Grainger had collected on a 1905–1906 trip to Lincolnshire, England.[2][3] In a similar fashion to these folk songs, many of the movements are in strophic form. The work debuted with three movements on March 7, 1937 performed by the Milwaukee Symphonic Band, a group composed of members from bands including the Blatz Brewery and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer factory worker bands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[4]

Mini-Episode of Hunter's Music Theory Knowledge
In this episode, Shaun tests Hunter on Music Theory Knowledge via Classical FM.

Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in Bb Major
Via Wikipedia
In general the symphony is sunny and cheerful, with light instrumentation that for some listeners recalls the symphonies of Joseph Haydn, with whom Beethoven had studied a decade before.[13] In a commentary on the symphony Grove comments that Haydn – who was still alive when the new symphony was first performed – might have found the work too strong for his taste.[2] The Fourth Symphony contrasts with Beethoven's style in the previous Third Symphony (Eroica), and has sometimes been overshadowed by its massive predecessor[n 4] and its fiery successor, the Fifth Symphony.[2]

Grace Rimkunas (Part 3) w/ Pop Quiz!
Grace Rimkunas is a Connecticut native. She attended the University of Connecticut in pursual of an undergraduate degree in Music Education and a master’s in Curriculum Design and Instruction. Post graduation, Grace taught elementary general music and front ensemble for approximately four years. While teaching, she came to realize that she hoped to impact a larger audience of young people through music. She attended Indiana University in pursual of a master’s degree in Arts Administration. Grace interned with Music for All in the fall of 2021 and began working full time as an Advancement Coordinator in January of 2022. She is excited to announce that she has changed roles to Sponsorships Coordinator.

Grace Rimkunas (Part 2)
Grace Rimkunas is a Connecticut native. She attended the University of Connecticut in pursual of an undergraduate degree in Music Education and a master’s in Curriculum Design and Instruction. Post graduation, Grace taught elementary general music and front ensemble for approximately four years. While teaching, she came to realize that she hoped to impact a larger audience of young people through music. She attended Indiana University in pursual of a master’s degree in Arts Administration. Grace interned with Music for All in the fall of 2021 and began working full time as an Advancement Coordinator in January of 2022. She is excited to announce that she has changed roles to Sponsorships Coordinator.

Grace Rimkunas (Part 1)
Grace Rimkunas is a Connecticut native. She attended the University of Connecticut in pursuant of an undergraduate degree in Music Education and a master’s in Curriculum Design and Instruction. Post graduation, Grace taught elementary general music and front ensemble for approximately four years. While teaching, she came to realize that she hoped to impact a larger audience of young people through music. She attended Indiana University in pursuant of a master’s degree in Arts Administration. Grace interned with Music for All in the fall of 2021 and began working full time as an Advancement Coordinator in January of 2022. She is excited to announce that she has changed roles to Sponsorship Coordinator.

What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Part 4
What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Songs 13-14

What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Part 3
What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Songs 9-12

What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Part 2
What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Songs 5-8

What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? Part 1
What the Heck are Shaun and Hunter Listening to? - Find Out in Songs 1-4

Anastasia Act 2
In this Episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss Ahren and Flaherty's musical, Anastasia Act 2.
(Via Playbill)
With music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, and inspired by a 75 year old legend and subsequent beloved films, Anastasia transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Anastasia Act I
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss Ahren and Flaherty's Anastasia, Act I.
(Via Playbill)
With music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, and inspired by a 75 year old legend and subsequent beloved films, Anastasia transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Hanif Lawrence (Part 3)
In this episode, Hunter Sigona discovers Hanif Lawrence's Top 12 Playlist.
Lonely House (Christian Hoff) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RkXNXIvkP8
Cum Laude Ego Canto Richard Burchard (The Southern Chorale) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-bJXEpY_8Q

Hanif Lawrence (Part 2)
In this episode, Hunter Sigona discovers Hanif Lawrence's Top 12 Playlist.
In That Great Getting Up Morning (Kathleen Battle & Jessye Norman) https://youtu.be/2ZzCB6fEph
Walk Together Children (Moses Hogan Chorale) https://youtu.be/0AlSYZpPBPg
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Combined Choirs of BYU) https://youtu.be/nq-Q22Pf1W
Blow, Gabriel, Blow (New Cast Recording w/ Patti LuPone - 1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H81OvAcD90k
Star of Bethlehem (Jamaica Youth Chorale) https://youtu.be/jGMY6Qj-8k8

Hanif Lawrence (Part 1)
In this episode, Hunter Sigona discovers Hanif Lawrence's Top 12 Playlist.
Check Out These Songs!
Independent Woman Part 1 (Destiny’s Child) https://youtu.be/0lPQZni7I18
Circle of Life (Original Broadway Cast) https://youtu.be/5oAe_jy5BUg
God Be Praised (Bishop TD Jakes) https://youtu.be/RPVZ0FqF-TA
Seasons of Love (Movie Cast) https://youtu.be/9A_2WFx8FEU
Olympic Fanfare - NBC Theme (John Williams) https://youtu.be/MCqUESCoB1

Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major
In this episode, Mary, Hunter, and Shaun analyze Beethoven's Third Symphony in Eb.

Laufey Part II
“Cause the Sun is Engaged with the sky and my best friend has found a new guy” = Laufey
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, known by the mononym Laufey, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who became popular in the early 2020s. She describes her musical style, a mixture of jazz pop and bedroom pop, as modern jazz. Laufey participated in The Voice Iceland in 2015. She released her debut EP Typical of Me in 2021, before releasing her debut album Everything I Know About Love in 2022.

Laufey Part 1
“Cause the Sun is Engaged with the sky and my best friend has found a new guy” = Laufey
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, known by the mononym Laufey, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who became popular in the early 2020s. She describes her musical style, a mixture of jazz pop and bedroom pop, as modern jazz. Laufey participated in The Voice Iceland in 2015. She released her debut EP Typical of Me in 2021, before releasing her debut album Everything I Know About Love in 2022.

Linkin Park Part 3
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Harriau to discuss Linkin Park second album "Meteora" for which it is the 20th anniversary.

Linkin Park Part 2
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Harriau to discuss Linkin Park second album "Meteora" for which it is the 20th anniversary.

Linkin Park Part 1
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Harriau to discuss Linkin Park second album "Meteora" for which it is the 20th anniversary.

Hozier Part 2 (Feat. Meredith Neumann)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun, we break down some of Irish singers Hozier's music with Meredith Neumann.

Hozier Part 1 (Feat. Meredith Neumann)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun, we break down some of Irish singers Hozier's music with Meredith Neumann.

Mini Verdi Requiem Episode Part 3
In a Mini Music Speaks Episode, Shaun, Hunter and guest host Hanif Lawrence discuss Verdi's Requiem.
From strict scientific disciplines to the passionate artistry of Music, Hanif Lawrence has worked his way from one end of the spectrum to the other while sharpening his skills as a conductor and vocalist. “Music is what keeps me SANE!” Lawrence often says, and there has certainly been no shortage of it because he has been focused on making meaningful music that audiences everywhere will appreciate. This Jamaican-born musician holds a Bachelor of Music from Alcorn State University in Vocal Performance, and has performed, prepared ensembles, and conducted choirs in the United States, parts of Europe, and the Caribbean.

Verdi Requiem Part 2
Shaun, Hunter and guest host Hanif Lawrence discuss Verdi's Requiem.
From strict scientific disciplines to the passionate artistry of Music, Hanif Lawrence has worked his way from one end of the spectrum to the other while sharpening his skills as a conductor and vocalist. “Music is what keeps me SANE!” Lawrence often says, and there has certainly been no shortage of it because he has been focused on making meaningful music that audiences everywhere will appreciate. This Jamaican-born musician holds a Bachelor of Music from Alcorn State University in Vocal Performance, and has performed, prepared ensembles, and conducted choirs in the United States, parts of Europe, and the Caribbean.

Verdi's Requiem Part 1
Shaun, Hunter and guest host Hanif Lawrence discuss Verdi's Requiem.
From strict scientific disciplines to the passionate artistry of Music, Hanif Lawrence has worked his way from one end of the spectrum to the other while sharpening his skills as a conductor and vocalist. “Music is what keeps me SANE!” Lawrence often says, and there has certainly been no shortage of it because he has been focused on making meaningful music that audiences everywhere will appreciate. This Jamaican-born musician holds a Bachelor of Music from Alcorn State University in Vocal Performance, and has performed, prepared ensembles, and conducted choirs in the United States, parts of Europe, and the Caribbean.

Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major
In this episode, guest host Valerie Nuzzolo and I discuss Beethoven's second symphony, and explore arching themes due to Beethoven's deafness.

Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C Major
Shaun, Hunter, and Guest Host Valerie Nuzzolo breaks down Beethoven's first symphony.

Carl Trammel Part 3
Carl G Trammel is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. For the past 10 years he has acted in, directed, stage managed, sound designed, produced, and written numerous shows. Most recently he directed Image Theaters production of The Scottish Play. Other roles include Assassins (Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald), Matilda (The Escapologist), American Idiot (Johnny), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Nathan/Boo Radley).

Carl Trammel Part 2
Carl G Trammel is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. For the past 10 years he has acted in, directed, stage managed, sound designed, produced, and written numerous shows. Most recently he directed Image Theater production of The Scottish Play. Other roles include Assassins (Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald), Matilda (The Escapologist), American Idiot (Johnny), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Nathan/Boo Radley).

Carl Trammel Part 1
Carl G Trammel is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. For the past 10 years he has acted in, directed, stage managed, sound designed, produced, and written numerous shows. Most recently he directed Image Theater production of The Scottish Play. Other roles include Assassins (Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald), Matilda (The Escapologist), American Idiot (Johnny), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Nathan/Boo Radley).

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 6)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 5)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 4)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 3)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 2)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Final John Williams Film Music Pod (Part 1)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss some of John William's Film Music in the 2010's.

Alice By Heart (Act 2)
In this episode, Hunter and Shaun discuss the second half of Alice by Heart.
According to the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space:
TONY® and GRAMMY® award-winning creators of SPRING AWAKENING, STEVEN SATER and DUNCAN SHEIK, reunite for their new musical ALICE BY HEART, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and directed and co-written by JESSIE NELSON (WAITRESS).
“In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, ALICE BY HEART explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.”

Alice by Heart (Act 1)
In this episode we discuss the new musical Alice by Heart.
According to the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space:
TONY® and GRAMMY® award-winning creators of SPRING AWAKENING, STEVEN SATER and DUNCAN SHEIK, reunite for their new musical ALICE BY HEART, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and directed and co-written by JESSIE NELSON (WAITRESS).
“In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, ALICE BY HEART explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.”

Discussion of Tchaikovsky's Symphonies (Part II)
In this episode, we discuss our research from Tchaikovsky's 1-6 Symphonies.

Discussion of Tchaikovsky's Symphonies (Part I)
In this episode, we discuss our research from Tchaikovsky's 1-6 Symphonies.

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B Minor
In this episode, we discuss Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony.
DISCLAIMER! - We do discuss suicide in this podcast.

Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony in E Minor
We discuss Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony in E Minor.
Please Enjoy!

Rocky Horror Picture Show Act 2
In this episode we discuss Rocky Horror Picture Show's Act 2.
Enjoy!

Proust Questionnaire (Feat. Hunter Sigona)
Shaun interviewed Hunter through the Proust Questionnaire. Enjoy!

Proust Questionnaire (Feat. Shaun Rimkunas)
Mary interviewed Shaun through the Proust Questionnaire. Enjoy!

Proust Questionnaire (Feat. Mary Haddix-Hermens)
Hunter interviewed Mary through the Proust Questionnaire. Enjoy!

Christmas Songs 2022
Mary, Hunter, Shaun identify some classic and new Christmas songs.
Please Enjoy & Happy Holidays!