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96 min

018 - Danielle (playing violin, managing hideaway 2025 deep dive)

https://www.instagram.com/danielle__williams__/

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Chosen Sound:
The Who - Baba O. Riley (live at the royal albert hall) - Starting at 04:05 min.
https://youtu.be/iVs9r4U1v1E?t=4m5s

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In this conversation, Danielle shares how one song inspired her to start playing the violin for 12 years and singing. Also, she shares her unique experience about organizing and managing Hideaway 2025 from the perspective as the main contact person of the retreat. She shares her inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes moments about how exhausting, fulfilling and beautiful ist was to manage Hideaway on site.

99 min

017 - Rod (how good 90s music?, creating music software for better teaching)

https://www.musicalysis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/musicalysis.web/
https://www.instagram.com/rodolfo.gug

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Chosen Sound:
Live played beginning of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by The Police

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In this conversation, Rod a.k.a. Rodolfo GUG shares his journey from childhood musical memories to innovative tools for music education. Discover how he developed a software – Musicalysis – which is transforming the way we can learn and communicate through music. Rod and Philipp discuss a different view on how "good" or "bad" the music of the 90s was and the influence it had for today. They go into how music markets are now (globalized and fragmented).

Later on Rod...

111 min

016 - David Deutsch (having found "it", living of royalties, is there "new" music?)

https://www.instagram.com/_daviddeutschmusic_
https://www.daviddeutschmusic.com/
http://www.youtube.com/@daviddeutschmusic
https://soundcloud.com/daviddeutsch
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/28rpro55OebpejJ3J7HkXP?si=2WxN7kLnQYejwAGCTEyODQ

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Chosen Sound:
Improvised Guitar Play in a unique tuning

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In this interview, David shares his journey of finding "it", something he was feeling in his body but couldn't yet express. He talks about folk music, breaking musical rules, and redefining his sound through unconventional guitar tunings.
Philipp and David explore how he makes a living as an artist through royalties and how he started finding jobs in L.A. through networking ... which is the wrong word for him. He share what he feels "networking" should actually be. They discuss, if radically "new" music...

108 min

015 - Orlane (feeling the song, playing bars, is love conditional?)

https://www.instagram.com/orlaneenalro/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB01O5Ja9h_1SzTniKnjgXA

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Chosen Sound:
Andra Day – "Rise Up" (Live at KUTX)
Starting at: https://youtu.be/zlOfgLL_qi8?t=1

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In this conversation, Orlane shares her profound connection to music and how it has shaped her personal growth and confidence as a vocalist. She discusses the significance of specific songs in her life, the journey of finding her voice, and the emotional depth that music brings to her performances. The dialogue explores the balance between emotional expression and technical execution in singing, as well as the challenges of maintaining that emotional connection to a song over time.

Orlane shares her unique journey from...

105 min

014 - Ash Palais (teaching kids, dance, improvisational theatre, singing)

https://www.instagram.com/ashpalais/
https://www.facebook.com/Ashleydrewmusic/

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Chosen Sound: Waves rushing to shore (Castlerock Beach)
https://youtube.com/shorts/7htMGaHztXo

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In this episode, Ash shares her deep connection to the ocean, her creative process and songwriting in the shower, and her journey as an artist and educator. Discover how nature inspires her songwriting, the importance of community, and practical insights into the transformative power of dance and improvisational theater, their impact on mental health, creativity, and personal growth. They share practical tips, personal stories, and insights on overcoming fear, fostering community, and integrating art into everyday life.

98 min

013 - Drew Angus (rebel student, self-hosting shows with no fans, 1000+ idea memos)

https://www.drewangus.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drewangusmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/drewangusmusic
https://www.facebook.com/drewangusmusic
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3JRBME1P6HDp6nAmcUaaHC?si=i7YjIIZ6TeKdm-SOYvtYTQ

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Chosen Sound:
Drew Angus - "Animal Instinct Idea" (Voice Memo)

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Drew Angus literally has 1000+ recorded voice memos on his with ideas. She shares one of them in the beginning of the episode and we will dive into his process and his unique approach to songwriting and idea generation.
He also shares his "secret" strategy to self-hosting 86 songs (in 2026) by renting venues, selling the tickets himself and marketing his show through ads in places where he has never played and does not have fans. Yes, it's as wild as it sounds....

114 min

012 - Annalena (voice actress, body percussion, circle singing, first single)

https://www.instagram.com/intuisound/
https://www.instagram.com/annalena_oneword/

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Chosen Sound:
Snippet Intro of her first upcoming single "Who Are You?"

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In this conversation, Annalena Doß shares how her journey through Brazil lead her to experience music differently in her body. Intuitive sound, circle singing and body percussion are powerful practices for her to foster connection, creativity, and self-awareness.
Philipp and her explore how she turned from a shy musician to a confident vocal coach. She explains the ups and downs of being a professional voice actress and how AI changes the industry. They also deep dive into her first upcoming music release which asks...

109 min

011 - Suze Korf (Sub-)Consciousness, Creative Leading, Crowdfunding first EP)

https://www.instagram.com/suzekorf_
https://suzekorf.com/
Suze Korf's album, that she mentioned: K'un: The Receptive – https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/7aA7mZnSDOI14QgXKzATud?si=RBU9T2F7RtyxPyQ8vRcMDQ

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Chosen Sound:
Mike Battaglia - "Scarborough Fair" (Full Performance, 31-EDO, Lumatone Artist Series)
Starting at: 3m05s -- https://youtu.be/HJKB1_gvhLE?t=3m5s

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In this insightful conversation, Suze Korf shares her fascination with microtonality, alternative tunings like 31 Edo, and the psychological aspects of musical perception. Philipp and Suze dig into concepts of consciousness and subconsciousness as well as rationality and irrationality. She shares her studies in psychology and jazz composition and how it influences her artistic journey and understanding of music's deeper meanings.
Suze shares her creative process for...

106 min

010 - Gavin Alvarez (songwriting, acoustics, top 3 albums, hideaway deep dive)

https://www.instagram.com/claycreeksmusic/

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Chosen Sound:
A personal recording of "Bog Frogs"

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In this interview, Gavin shares his unique approach to music creation, emphasizing the importance of tuning into the right frequency in "songwriting walks". He even shares one of his latest song ideas. He discusses his background in audio engineering, his creative process, and practical tips for hobbyists and professionals alike. Gavin and Philipp explore the art of music production, in the context of room acoustics and loudness wars. Also, both think on the spot, to share their top 3 most favorite albums.
In the last chapter of the episode...

105 min

009 - Michelle Eiler (being a music professor, blending worlds, singing opera)

https://www.instagram.com/mpsopranopiano/
https://www.youtube.com/@MsMishayshay
https://michelleeiler.com/

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Chosen Sound:
Renée Fleming - "Touch the Hand of Love" with Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Blossom Dearie, Jonathan Gandelsman, Nicholas Cords
https://youtu.be/46WZOxcTDwc&t=11

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In this conversation, Michelle Eiler shares her journey as a classical musician and educator, discussing her need to "bridge the gap" between classical and popular music. She reflects on her experiences with influential artists like Renee Fleming and Jacob Collier, and how they inspire her to connect different musical worlds as well as change her approach to interact with her students. The discussion also delves into the technical aspects of singing, including breath...