Sean & Dave Make Music

The hilarious and legendary Todd Glass came over to play (virtually) this month! We talked about how his musical tastes developed, the performers he loves to watch for their showmanship, how he discovers new bands, and his relatively new-found love of ska. We also played a musical improv guessing game and premiered the swing-ska-James-Brown-inspired piece we wrote for Todd to use at his future live shows! This episode includes: 0:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Todd Glass (Todd on vocals, Dave on bass guitars and glockenspiel, Sean on tenor sax, ukulele, drums, and valve trombone) 8:11 Meow Meow Woof Woof (Let's Get Along) - Cover of Bob Marley's One Love (Sean on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, Deeogee and Dunk on vocals) 25:00 Pete Holmes Smiling - Cover of Operation Ivy's Smiling featured on episode #343 of The Todd Glass Show [https://toddglass.com/podcast/343-pete-holmes] (Sean on vocals, guitar, bass, and drums) 1:03:14 Nick Lepa Tells a Story or Three - Cover of Catch 22's Kristina She Don't Know I Exist (Sean on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and valve trombone) 1:07:06 The Walkaround (Sean on flute, alto and tenor saxes, trumpet, valve trombone, guitar, ukulele, and percussion, Dave on bass and drum programming) 1:26:18 It's You I Like (Ska Punk Cover) written by Mr. Fred Rogers - (Sean on vocals, flutes, alto and tenor saxes, valve trombone, guitar, ukulele, and percussion, Dave on bass, Zachary Van Why on drums) 1:31:10 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Todd Glass (Todd on vocals, Dave on bass guitars and glockenspiel, Sean on tenor sax, ukulele, drums, and valve trombone) Visit ToddGlass.com [https://toddglass.com/] for more about Todd Email sean.arawjo@gmail.com [sean.arawjo@gmail.com] for info on music lessons with Sean (flute, saxophone, clarinet, ukulele, composition/songwriting) Email davidtrum.composer@gmail.com [davidtrum.composer@gmail.com] for info on music lessons with Dave (composition, guitar, bass, drums, piano) Visit SeanArawjo.com [https://www.seanarawjo.com/] for more ska, flute music, and podcasts. Check out ourother episodes [https://seananddavemakemusic.podbean.com/],Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-dave-make-music/id1225775582], andfollow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/seananddavemakemusic/]andInstagram [https://picgra.com/user/seananddavemakemusic/11678656120]!

Virtuosic and versatile opera singer Alize Francheska collaborated with us remotely for this episode! We had a great chat about her musical upbringing, influences, and the highlights of her career. We also created a beautiful and eclectic set of pieces together. Instead of improvising, we devised a round robin game and created our tracks one layer at a time. Huge thanks to Alize and all the work she put into this! Visit Alize's Website here [https://www.alizesoprano.com/] Like her Facebook Page here [http://www.Facebook.com/AlizeSoprano] Check out the Alter Ego Chamber Opera here [http://www.AlterEgoChamberOpera.org] This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Theme (Alize on Vocals, Sean on flute, and Dave on Electronics and Percussion) 08:13 For Riches and Rank I do not Long by Gilbert & Sullivan (Alize Vocal example) 21:02 Round Robin Track 1 (Sean on Ukulele, Alize on Vocals, Dave on Bass) 34:29 Round Robin Track 2 (Alize on Vocals, Dave on Piano, Sean on Flute) 35:57 Aye Said The Fly (Dave on Udu and Shaker, Alize on Vocals, Sean on Flute) 44:44 Round Robin Track 4 (Dave on Bass, Sean on Ukulele, Alize on Vocals) 53:41 I'd Rather Go Outside (Alize on Vocals, Sean on Vocals and Flute, Dave on Keys) 56:12 S&DMM Theme (Alize on Vocals, Sean on flute, and Dave on Electronics and Percussion) Check out ourother episodes [https://seananddavemakemusic.podbean.com/],Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-dave-make-music/id1225775582], andfollow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/seananddavemakemusic/]andInstagram [https://picgra.com/user/seananddavemakemusic/11678656120]!

This month (well, it was actually pre-quarantine) we collaborated with guitarist/teacher/transcriber Evan Bradley! We talked about how he first got into music, what went into developing his skills and his sound, and how that path led him to working directly with some of his musical heroes. Evan's YouTube Page [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7scw9S8yGgmCUz9wAuukg] This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM Theme in 7/8 feat. Evan Bradley (Evan on guitar, Sean on drums, Dave on bass and keys) 00:08:27 How It's Going To Be (Third Eye Blind solo guitar arrangement by Evan Bradley) Improvisation 3 (Evan on guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on djembe) Improvisation 4 (Evan on guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on djembe, synth bass, and synths) Improvisation 5 (Evan on guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on drumset) Improvisation 2 (Evan on guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on bass) Improvisation 6 (Evan on guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on drumset) Check out ourother episodes [https://seananddavemakemusic.podbean.com/],Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-dave-make-music/id1225775582], andfollow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/seananddavemakemusic/]andInstagram [https://picgra.com/user/seananddavemakemusic/11678656120]!

Philadelphia-based vocalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator Najwa Parkins joins us this episode! We talked about the making of her albums, her writing process and what inspires her. We also reminisced about playing Tuba Christmas '05, discussed our shared love of ska and reggae, and recorded songs in both those genres! PLUS, we got to witness Najwa's reaction to hearing Scatman (yes, that smash crossover hit from 1995) for the first time. What a treat! Najwa's Links: Official Site [http://www.najwaparkins.com/home] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpEiwRuRUPobHDekmLgJYw] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QCsKFXmbnGcIxb2PMx755] This episode includes: ****edit: the first release of this episode mistakenly included the studio version of Clouded Dreams instead of the live version**** 00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Najwa Parkins (Najwa on vocals, Dave on guitar, Sean on bass guitar) 07:12 Clouded Dreams by Najwa Parkins (Najwa on vocals, Evan Gregor on bass, Larry McKenna on tenor sax, Skip Wilkins on piano, and Tom Whaley on drums) 18:14 Improvisation 1 - speed-composed chord progression, improvised melody (Najwa on vocals, Sean on ukulele, Dave on bass guitar) 28:13 Change Scares Me by Sara Murray and Sean Arawjo (Najwa on vocals, Dave on bass guitar, Sean on guitar, flute, alto and tenor saxes, clarinet, drums, and percussion) 37:00 Improvisation 2 - free (Najwa on vocals, Sean on flute, Dave on djembe) 50:57 Jolene by Dolly Parton - Reggae Cover (Najwa on vocals, Dave on bass guitar, Sean on guitar, keyboard, banjo ukulele, and percussion) Special thanks to Dan Pardo for the music suggestion! If you want in on the fun, email us at seananddavemakemusic@gmail.com [seananddavemakemusic@gmail.com] to tell us what kind of music you want to hear next. Hear the original Sillyheart version of Change Scares Me here. [https://sillyheart.bandcamp.com/track/change-scares-me] Check out ourother episodes [https://seananddavemakemusic.podbean.com/],Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-dave-make-music/id1225775582], andfollow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/seananddavemakemusic/]andInstagram [https://picgra.com/user/seananddavemakemusic/11678656120]!

New music and exciting life updates from Sean & Dave! This episode includes: 00:10 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum 04:18 Four Miniatures for Flute and Drum Kit by David Trum (Sean on flute, Dave on drums) 15:23 Juice by Lizzo arranged for beatbox flute by Sean Arawjo Purchase Sheet Music to this Juice arrangement here. [https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/juice-for-beatbox-flute-digital-sheet-music/21424406] 18:16 The Dollop: England and UK Theme by Gareth Reynolds and Sean Arawjo (Gareth on vocals, Sean on guitars, bass, and drums) Download a recording of the Dollop: UK Theme here. [https://seanarawjo.bandcamp.com/track/the-dollop-england-uk-theme] 21:26 Clip from The Todd Glass Show: "SURPRISE! Its Jeremiah Watkins!" episode posted on 11-1-19 (Sean on flute playing Imagine by John Lennon, Todd Glass, and Jeremiah Watkins on vocals) 26:44 Adrift on the Seventh Sea by Sean Arawjo and David Trum Purchase Sheet Music to Adrift on the Seventh Sea here. [https://seanarawjo.bandcamp.com/merch/adrift-on-the-seventh-sea-solo-flute-sheet-music] 31:30 Cycling on South Street (Sean on flute, ukulele, and percussion, Dave on bass and percussion) 35:16Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum Check out ourother episodes [https://seananddavemakemusic.podbean.com/],Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-dave-make-music/id1225775582], andfollow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/seananddavemakemusic/]andInstagram [https://picgra.com/user/seananddavemakemusic/11678656120]!