Musician's Musings

Dec 10 2021
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Three young multi-instrumentalists share their thoughts on music and whatever topics they can remotely link to it, utilizing deep philosophical questions, critical thinking, and sarcastic humor.

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003– What Does Music Do to You?

Dec 10 2021 57 mins  
We discussed emotions; we clashed over jazz, harmonicas, and the rules of bluegrass. The discussion ran late into the night. Things got personal. STUFF WE REFERENCED: Liszt quote about Chopin Chopin quote Train 45 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder– Highway 40 Blues Highway 40 Blues (with orchestra) Nate Burie– Highway 40 Blues Ashokan Farewell Banjo Ben– Undercover Boss Jake

002– Busking, Bassists, Brains, and Mark O'Connor

Nov 29 2021 47 mins  
THINGS WE REFERENCED: Beaumont Farmers Market Gunnar's Essay Sabine River Bend Bluegrass Band Norman Blake Love/Hate– The Jam. Your feedback Darius Rucker– Wagon Wheel (DO NOT SUGGEST AT BLUEGRASS JAM) Little Rock Getaway (SUGGEST AT BLUEGRASS JAM WITH CAUTION) Vinesturgeon– Gunnar Salyer and Friends Ubass Chet Atkins– Windy and Warm Zero Turn Lawn Mower When Guitar Players

001– What Makes a Band?

Nov 22 2021 46 mins  
This week, we discuss band configurations, singing vs. playing instruments, and Scotty's recent jam. THINGS WE REFERENCED: Blackberry Blossom with Kenny Smith Banjo Ben– How to Deal with Crippling Anxiety While Performing...and Pride? Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder– Rawhide Tony Rice Unit– John Hardy Gunnar’s Blog What Instrument Is Hardest? Neural Plasticity The O’

000– Introduction To the Podcast

Nov 15 2021 6 mins  
Michael, Gunnar, and Scotty introduce and discuss the foundations for the podcast. THINGS WE REFERENCED: Banjo Ben's Cabin Camp Gunnar's YouTube channel Michael's YouTube channel