en The small act of listening can lead to big ideas. In this podcast, 10 highly-acclaimed musicians make sense of the world by transforming their surroundings into original songs. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8fdb8720-0792-11ed-8022-6b834005ec1b/image/MC_Podcast_Listening-Square_purp_logo.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress no serial Discover how musicians use their creativity to make sense of the world. Mailchimp The small act of listening can lead to big ideas. In this podcast, 10 highly-acclaimed musicians make sense of the world by transforming their surroundings into original songs. The small act of listening can lead to big ideas. In this podcast, 10 highly-acclaimed musicians make sense of the world by transforming their surroundings into original songs.

]]> Mailchimp Intuit-Podcasts@Intuit.com Hear the original composition that Björk created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:06:00 -0000 Björk: Full Composition full 1 20 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that Björk created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Björk created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Björk created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 574 Known for making some of the most fascinating and adventurous music, Björk reflects on how she came into her sensibilities as an artist, the influence of her home country Iceland, and how she finds the “spark” of a recording. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:04:00 -0000 Björk full 1 19 Mailchimp Björk reflects on how she came into her sensibilities as an artist. Known for making some of the most fascinating and adventurous music, Björk reflects on how she came into her sensibilities as an artist, the influence of her home country Iceland, and how she finds the “spark” of a recording. Known for making some of the most fascinating and adventurous music, Björk reflects on how she came into her sensibilities as an artist, the influence of her home country Iceland, and how she finds the “spark” of a recording.

]]> 1690 Hear the original composition that MC Taylor created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:02:00 -0000 MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger: “Ceremony” full 1 18 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that MC Taylor created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that MC Taylor created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that MC Taylor created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 541 Singer-songwriter MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger may be more dialed into American folklore than anyone else. In this episode, learn how he shares his music obsession with his family. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000 MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger full 1 17 Mailchimp MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger shares how he’s become dialed into folklore. Singer-songwriter MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger may be more dialed into American folklore than anyone else. In this episode, learn how he shares his music obsession with his family. Singer-songwriter MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger may be more dialed into American folklore than anyone else. In this episode, learn how he shares his music obsession with his family.

]]> 1880 Hear the original composition that Vagabon created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:06:00 -0000 Vagabon: Full Composition full 1 16 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that Vagabon created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Vagabon created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Vagabon created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 680 Laetitia Tamko, best known as Vagabon, cherishes the sounds she grew up with in Cameroon. Listen to her story as she describes how weaving motion and our stream of consciousness together can open us up to big ideas. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:04:00 -0000 Vagabon full 1 15 Mailchimp Vagabon on how melding motion and stream of consciousness opens us to big ideas Laetitia Tamko, best known as Vagabon, cherishes the sounds she grew up with in Cameroon. Listen to her story as she describes how weaving motion and our stream of consciousness together can open us up to big ideas. Laetitia Tamko, best known as Vagabon, cherishes the sounds she grew up with in Cameroon. Listen to her story as she describes how weaving motion and our stream of consciousness together can open us up to big ideas.

]]> 2041 Hear the composition that Stephin Merritt created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:02:00 -0000 Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields: “A Walk in the Park, Alone, in the Dark” full 1 14 Mailchimp Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields: “A Walk in the Park, Alone, in the Dark” Hear the composition that Stephin Merritt created exclusively for Listening. Hear the composition that Stephin Merritt created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 686 Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields’ aesthetic is best described as show tune catchiness meets unexpected instrumentation. In this episode, he shares how the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted his songwriting. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields full 1 13 Mailchimp Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields shares his unique take on songwriting. Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields’ aesthetic is best described as show tune catchiness meets unexpected instrumentation. In this episode, he shares how the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted his songwriting. Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields’ aesthetic is best described as show tune catchiness meets unexpected instrumentation. In this episode, he shares how the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted his songwriting.

]]> 2132 Hear the original composition that JLIN created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:06:00 -0000 JLIN: Full Composition full 1 12 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that JLIN created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that JLIN created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that JLIN created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 609 Avant-garde electronic music producer JLIN blends polyrhythm with musical styles from all over the world to create her own unique sound. In this episode, she shares how intuition and patience were key to unlocking her creativity. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:04:00 -0000 JLIN full 1 11 Mailchimp JLIN shares how intuition and patience were key to unlocking her creativity. Avant-garde electronic music producer JLIN blends polyrhythm with musical styles from all over the world to create her own unique sound. In this episode, she shares how intuition and patience were key to unlocking her creativity. Avant-garde electronic music producer JLIN blends polyrhythm with musical styles from all over the world to create her own unique sound. In this episode, she shares how intuition and patience were key to unlocking her creativity.

]]> 1604 Hear the original composition that Laraaji created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:02:00 -0000 Laraaji: Full Composition full 1 10 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that Laraaji created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Laraaji created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 601 Multi-instrumentalist Laraaji is a new-age icon. He shares his thoughts on listening––ranging from cosmic to a sound bath in words and beyond––and why laughter is the key to creating a transcendent state. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Laraaji full 1 9 Mailchimp Laraaji explains why laughter is the key to creating a transcendent state. Multi-instrumentalist Laraaji is a new-age icon. He shares his thoughts on listening––ranging from cosmic to a sound bath in words and beyond––and why laughter is the key to creating a transcendent state. Multi-instrumentalist Laraaji is a new-age icon. He shares his thoughts on listening––ranging from cosmic to a sound bath in words and beyond––and why laughter is the key to creating a transcendent state.

]]> 1852 Hear the original composition that Neko Case created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:14:00 -0000 Neko Case: Full Composition full 1 8 Mailchimp Hear the original composition that Neko Case created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Neko Case created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition that Neko Case created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 600 Widely regarded as a consummate career artist, Neko Case is a force to be reckoned with. She discusses how the sounds of her rural farm in Vermont have influenced her songwriting. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:12:00 -0000 Neko Case full 1 7 Mailchimp Neko Case reflects on the role nature plays in her music. Widely regarded as a consummate career artist, Neko Case is a force to be reckoned with. She discusses how the sounds of her rural farm in Vermont have influenced her songwriting. Widely regarded as a consummate career artist, Neko Case is a force to be reckoned with. She discusses how the sounds of her rural farm in Vermont have influenced her songwriting.

]]> 1989 Hear the original composition Mdou Moctar created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:10:00 -0000 Mdou Moctar: Full Composition full 1 6 Mailchimp Hear the original composition Mdou Moctar produced exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition Mdou Moctar created exclusively for Listening. Hear the original composition Mdou Moctar created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 603 Known as the “cool kid” of Tuareg blues––a desert rock sound from the Sahara region of Africa––Mdou Moctar takes us on a journey to his town of Agadez. He shares how the impact of colonialism on Niger has inspired his songs. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:08:00 -0000 Mdou Moctar full 1 5 Mailchimp Mdou Moctar takes us on a journey across Niger to his town of Agadez. Known as the “cool kid” of Tuareg blues––a desert rock sound from the Sahara region of Africa––Mdou Moctar takes us on a journey to his town of Agadez. He shares how the impact of colonialism on Niger has inspired his songs. Known as the “cool kid” of Tuareg blues––a desert rock sound from the Sahara region of Africa––Mdou Moctar takes us on a journey to his town of Agadez. He shares how the impact of colonialism on Niger has inspired his songs.

]]> 2210 Hear the composition Katie Crutchfield created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:06:00 -0000 Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee: Full Composition full 1 4 Mailchimp Hear the composition Katie Crutchfield produced exclusively for Listening. Hear the composition Katie Crutchfield created exclusively for Listening. Hear the composition Katie Crutchfield created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 629 Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee largely wrote her latest, highly-adored album Saint Cloud about her desire to get sober. She explains her journey, as well as how she was able to center herself during a time of uncertainty. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:04:00 -0000 Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee full 1 3 Mailchimp Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee reflects on her latest album Saint Cloud. Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee largely wrote her latest, highly-adored album Saint Cloud about her desire to get sober. She explains her journey, as well as how she was able to center herself during a time of uncertainty. Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee largely wrote her latest, highly-adored album Saint Cloud about her desire to get sober. She explains her journey, as well as how she was able to center herself during a time of uncertainty.

]]> 1617 Hear the composition the Tweedy family created exclusively for Listening. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:02:00 -0000 Jeff, Spencer, and Sammy Tweedy: Full Composition full 1 2 Mailchimp Hear the composition the Tweedy family produced exclusively for Listening. Hear the composition the Tweedy family created exclusively for Listening. Hear the composition the Tweedy family created exclusively for Listening.

]]> 600 Jeff Tweedy and his sons’ jam sessions, dubbed “The Tweedy Show,” were a beacon of light for music fans during the pandemic. In this episode, the Tweedy family discusses its experience of listening, creating, and playing together. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Jeff, Spencer and Sammy Tweedy full 1 1 Mailchimp The Tweedy family discusses their experience of listening and creating together. Jeff Tweedy and his sons’ jam sessions, dubbed “The Tweedy Show,” were a beacon of light for music fans during the pandemic. In this episode, the Tweedy family discusses its experience of listening, creating, and playing together. Jeff Tweedy and his sons’ jam sessions, dubbed “The Tweedy Show,” were a beacon of light for music fans during the pandemic. In this episode, the Tweedy family discusses its experience of listening, creating, and playing together.

]]> 1996 Our newest podcast, Listening, invites 10 of music’s most acclaimed artists to transform the sounds around them into original songs that reflect how it feels to be alive in today’s world. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Listening trailer 1 Mailchimp “Try on” the ears of a musician and learn how they approach the act of listening. Our newest podcast, Listening, invites 10 of music’s most acclaimed artists to transform the sounds around them into original songs that reflect how it feels to be alive in today’s world. Our newest podcast, Listening, invites 10 of music’s most acclaimed artists to transform the sounds around them into original songs that reflect how it feels to be alive in today’s world.

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