118. Chasing Sunlight (with Mark David Boden & Fennella Humphreys) [Recorded Live at the National Museum Cardiff]
Welcome to the final episode of ‘Songs of the Skies’! Today I am joined by Mark Boden and Fennella Humphries to discuss 'Chasing Sunlight'! This incredible piece of music tells the story of the Arctic Tern, and how it takes part in one of natures greatest and most epic quests!First, we will hear about Mark’s time learning from these birds on the Isle of May and Anglesey, and how that translated into song. Then Fenella will explain how she brought that music to life!Since this is the last episode of the series I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone on the Sinfonia Cymru team who invited me to take part in this event, it was an absolute honour. Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruFollow Fenella on Instagram: @fenellaviolinFollow Mark on Instagram: @markdavidbodenThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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117. Capturing the Joy of Birding on Film (with Isha Crichlow & Lynn Henderson) [Recorded Live in Newport]
It is time for the third episode of 'Songs of the Skies'! Today, I am joined by Lynn Henderson and Isha Crichlow, two of the amazing musicians from Sinfonia Cymru. They are here to discuss the personal significance of bringing their loves of nature and music together. Alongside this, they also produced a lot of the visuals which were displayed behind the performers at the concert, so we are going to hear about how they really captured the magic and excitement of nature on film.Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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116. Hope is the Thing with Feathers (with Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher)
Welcome back to ‘Songs of the Skies’, our series celebrating the intersection of music and conservation! Today I am joined by Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher to discuss their piece, 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'.Sharing its name with the Emily Dickinson Poem, this performance told the stories of birds in a really exciting, emotive, and hopeful way that left the audience in awe. We are going to explore where the inspiration for this piece came from, why telling this story was so important to them and how you even begin to curate and inspire something as important as hope!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruYou can follow joy on social media: @JoyBeckerMusicYou can follow Darren on Social media: @dazz1829Thank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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115. Songs of the Skies (with Caroline Tress from Sinfonia Cymru)
Welcome to ‘Songs of the Skies’! For those of you who don’t know, I was recently invited to Cardiff to host ‘Songs of the Skies’, a concert put on by Sinfonia Cymru. This 60 minute performance showcased 3 incredible pieces of music, all inspired by nature and wildlife. In this series, I will be taking you behind the scenes of that concert and exploring how composers and musicians bring bird song to the stage. In this first episode, I am joined by Caroline Tress, the Chief Executive of Sinfonia Cymru. She will discuss where the inspiration for the event came from, how sinfonia cymru put everything together and the importance of making music accessible and to all. Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruListen to Oasis One World Choir here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40yfJdRhd5OWtYmxUc3REs?si=D2iEb8MMRfOpHUHVKhAk-gLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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114. How to Build Community & Create Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ People (with CJ Greco, Teen Programs Manager at Lincoln Park Zoo) [Pangolin Pride]
Today Jack is joined by CJ Greco to explore how to create inclusive, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in nature. Jack and CJ discuss the challenges they have faced, how to deal with difficult questions and how they go about inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. This is the final episode of this year's #PangolinPride celebration. Thank you all so much for your love and support. Please make sure and use the # on socials to send love to all of our amazing guests, they are such wonderful heroes! We love you all - Happy Pride Month 🏳️⚧️💚🏳️🌈Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.grecoListen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ecLearn more about the Lincoln Park Zoo here: https://www.lpzoo.orgMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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