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I went to Adrian Glynn’s show last Saturday at St. James Hall. For those of you that don’t know, the space is a former church now reformed into a musical space, complete with pews! I was telling a friend that I don’t ever recall drinking beer in church, it was surreal. I said my hello to Adrian as he was setting up a slide and acoustic guitar. I actually thought he was done his set-up, but he preceeded to bring a Kick Drum, a piano, something that resembled a mandolin (actually its called a balalaika) and topped up with a harmonica. As I popped a cold one and listened to some great music from Adrian and I asked myself; is this what heaven is like?
Adrian commanded the room, first with the lights down and the spiritual sounds of a choir. When Adrian stepped up, his haunting voice filled the space, you could see that he’s a natural story teller that punctuates with emotion. I imagined myself in a boxcar with no real destination and in the presence of a wise storyteller, providing guidance on my random journey. In his song ‘Marianne’, many could relate to the blind love of a ‘Jimmy Junior Johnson’. But how Adrian tells the story is like a fun ride on an old time roller coaster; on the edge of your seat but you have a big smile at the end. However, even with the control of the pulpit of St. James Hall he doesn’t come across as preachy, he involves the audience and they carry the rhythm.
The variety of instruments showcases his many talents and is a fascinating visual Kaleidoscope. Sometimes you just want to go for the ride, don’t suggest missing this one when you have an opportunity. Adrian’s in ‘The Artist Lounge‘, Tuesday March 16th. Check out Adrian Glynn here
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Ben Schwartzman
In this episode we explore music and its healing properties. In studio is Singer Songwriter Drohan who talks about his music and how it helped him through his life experience. We also speak with the Schwartzman family about their project in dedication to their son Ben, who tragically took his own life two years ago. In addition, Susan Summers President of the Music Therapy Association of BC, provides some insight into the practice of Music Therapy.
We also briefly chat with Dr. Harry Karlinsky, program director and Caroline Coutts, programmer of the Frames of Mind film series.
Here is the archived broadcast from Monday March 15th, 7pm. Takes a few moments to download, however listening to it may save a life.
Part 1 (30 mins)
Part 2 (30 mins)
Music Therapy Association of BC
The Music Therapy Association of British Columbia is a non-profit professional organization, whose mandate is to promote excellence in and increase awareness of, music therapy practice, education and development in BC.
The therapeutic effects of music have been known since the beginning of time. Plato said: “music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Unknown authors have written that “music is what feelings sound like” and that “you can dance anywhere, even if only in your own heart.”
Ben Schwartzman Music Project
We will also be speaking with Ed Schwartzman who shares the tragic story of his son Ben who committed suicide at age 19. The Schwartzman’s talk about how the family is pulling together to create a musical legacy.
Ben’s sister, Hayley composed a song called ‘Your Choice’, which expresses the pain of being the sister of a suicide victim, listen to it here
Your Choice
As each passes by,
I ask myself
Who am I?
As each night comes along,
I think I can’t, oh I know I can’t
Move on.
Everything seems to be moving so fast,
I feel like I’m stuck inside the shadows of my past.
I don’t have faith in anything anymore.
Only pain and sorrow
Is what I can count on for tomorrow.
And it hurts me to say
But there are days
Where I feel so much anger towards you and your pain.
Tainted memories are all that remain
I know you didn’t want this,
Regardless, it was your choice.
They say they understand.
Have you been in my mind?
No, you haven’t been.
And I shake from the fear,
That I’ll never see you again.
I waste all of my time,
Just thinking, just thinking.
I think about it all.
But no matter how many times
I shout out your name
You wont answer my call.
And I hate to admit it
But I know you didn’t mean it
When you said Hayley I love you
And I’ll never leave
Your actions speak louder
Which do I believe?
I know you didn’t want this
Regardless, it was your choice.
I know you didn’t want this
Regardless, I still love you.
To hear Ben’s musical gift check out his myspace
Frames of Mind Film Series
By utilizing film and video, the Frames of Mind Film series promotes professional and community education on issues pertaining to mental health and illness. Screenings, accompanied by presentations and panel discussions, are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Pacific Cinematheque.
In this version of ‘The Artist Lounge’ we are on the search for our guests who had been lost in the transit maze in Vancouver. Eventually the stars aligned and we had a great show with the Autumn Portrait, Marisa Chandler and Deb Thompson. We talk about things creative, explore the post-Olympic glow and the topic of Nationalism.
Here’s the archived broadcast from March 2nd. This may take a moment to load
Part 1 (30 mins)
Part 2 (30 mins)
Artist Deb Thompson
Introducing Patrick Connors
March 7, 2010 in Announcements, Arts Review, Commentary | by J Peachy | Leave a comment
Sound Therapy Radio has an exciting new addition to the family! Patrick Connors is a lovable bouncing baby boy and is now part of our radio concept. Patrick will be our eyes and ears of the streets in the East.
Patrick Connors is a writer and social activist from Toronto. However, he doesn’t think he is the centre of the universe, so he does not suffer delusions of grandeur. He has suffered from periodic bouts of clinical depression, however, and wants to make something positive come out of that. He is making the difficult and long transition from corporate work to the more vocational work he has always been called to do, and believes this to be a step in the right direction.
Patrick Connors is also a leadership team member with the Toronto chapter Artist Alliance for Mental Health Canada. As a spoken word artist and a survivor of his lived experience he believes in expression through the beauty of words. Patrick will share his thoughts from a poets perspective through his posts and radio segments.
Check out Patrick on the spoken word scene, you can also contact him by email.
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