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Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith first sang and strummed his way into the hearts of music lovers in the early-mid 1990s. At that time, the distorted fuzz and raw angst of grunge bands dominated the airwaves, and most "folk" singers watched from the sidelines, clutching their acoustic guitars and cursing their lack of effects pedals - but not Ron. Amidst the dense and glorious swirl of guitar rock, Sexsmith offered up his self-titled debut album of simple, heartfelt songs. The melodically refined and gracefully sculpted nature of his music gradually won him fans around the world, including rock n roll dignitaries such as Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, and Paul McCartney. 30-ish years and 17 albums later, Ron Sexsmith has become one of the most revered songwriters in the world, while continuing to create music that is essential, fresh, and timeless. 

In this conversation, Ron guides host Jane Gowan and co-host Tim Vesely through the storied travels and charmed encounters of his illustrious career to date.

Sexsmith turned 60 this January. To celebrate this milestone, he and his band are performing a special one-night-only concert on Feb 29 at Toronto’s Massey Hall. The show is a career retrospective, highlighting songs from every release to date. Tickets are still available (see link below).  

Sexsmith at Sixty
Feb 29 @ Massey Hall
Get tickets here

More about Ron
ronsexsmith.com
Rawnboy youtube channel

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION:
"Seem to Recall", by Ron Sexsmith
Performed by Ron Sexsmith, Tim Vesely, and Jane Gowan
Recorded and Mixed by Tim Vesely

Music samples (all by Ron Sexsmith)  in this episode:
"What I Had in Mind"  (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"Diamond Wave" (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"This, That and the Other Thing" (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"Secret Heart" (Ron Sexsmith, 1995)
"Thinking Out Loud" (Other Songs, 1997)
"This Song" (Blue Boy, 2001)
"Former Glory" (Cobblestone Runway, 2002)
"Hard Bargain" (Retriever, 2004)
"One Less Shadow" - Sexsmith & Kerr (Destination Unknown, 2005)
"All in Good Time" (Time Being, 2006)
"Brandy Alexander" (Exit Strategy of the Soul, 2008)
"Believe It When I See It" (Long Player Late Bloomer, 2010)
"The Morning Light" (Forever Endeavor, 2013)
"Foolproof" (Blue Boy, 2001)
"Getaway Car" (Carousel One, 2015)
"Evergreen" (The Last Rider, 2017)
"Lo and Behold" (Hermitage,

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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

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This week musical guest Shaun Jacobs, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer from South Africa takes us through his songwriter's journey. 

 Shaun has received recognition for his versatile sound and critical acclaim for his chart-topping hits, including a SAMA® (South African Music Award) for Best Adult Contemporary Album for Love Can,  which you’ll be able to enjoy in this episode, as well as nominations for Best Producer and Best Engineer. 

Since his move to the United States Shaun has worked with top songwriters in both LA and Nashville, like "Youngr” that was co-written with Brazilian DJ Bruno Martini and produced by Timbaland with more than 16M streams on Spotify.

Love Can held the #1 spot on the local iTunes chart for 12 weeks consecutively and came in as the 14th most played song in all of Africa against all international music on Simfy for 2013. And that’s not all, Shaun’s music has been featured in campaigns for BMW, Ralph Lauren and Bitmoji, including his single, “Look At Me Now”.

In this interview we talked about the role in society that musicians have of expressing with songs people’s feelings that they don't necessarily know how to get out. He also shared useful advice for new artists out there, the importance of expressing without fear their pure own sounds and not being influenced by trying to fit somewhere. We also talked in depth about how to constructively deal with rejection, competition and self-demand in the entertainment industry, among many other things!

You can find him on social media as @imshaunjacobs.  

Watch his music video “Say You Will Remember Me” https://youtu.be/kwanNreW78I?si=_DTGF-4YPOYprnpW which we mention in the interview, and also this concert at the Coca Cola Dome in South Africa https://youtu.be/F8FTbeMGTiE?si=tUpWDM95TAd9s7L3

Here is another one of his music hits “Hurt” https://youtu.be/V_JkQWWqi08?si=eDbIkpFu3UcP1w8B

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It’s not every day that I get to explore the mind of a film composer who's on the brink of orchestrating his own legacy. Marco Antonini's music isn't just a soundtrack; it's a journey that takes us through emotions, landscapes, and stories.  

The thing that drew me to track Marco down was the response of another guest Dan Carlin , when I asked him ‘Have you ever had someone come through The Thorton film music program that you instantly knew would be successful ‘  and without a pause he said . Marco Antonini.

Marco is someone I’ll be watching in the coming years as he climbs the ladder to a leading coming talent in Hollywood and beyond.

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Today we're shining the spotlight on a true industry titan. Joining us is  publisher Eric Bettelli, the driving force behind Music Connection .

Eric has a passion for connecting musicians with the resources that can help them, and discovering new talent. So, whether you're a seasoned musician, an aspiring artist, or simply someone who loves a good tune, you're in for a treat.

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Today, I’m  happy to introduce you to mastering engineer Anna Frick. Mastering isn't just about making you song louder; it's about unlocking its full potential. The delicate balance of enhancing dynamics while preserving the artist's intended vibe—Anna has perfected this delicate dance.

I’ve sat in the studio while some of the most iconic music has been mastered and have one huge takeaway … ‘I just don’t have the ear of a mastering engineer. ‘  Well, Anna has a finely-tuned ear that helps her to be the guiding light for musicians that want —those crystal-clear highs, punchy lows, and a balanced richness that draws people in.  That's the magic of mastering.  

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Very rarely have I met someone who is both a music artist and also has a second career in an entirely different industry. Today, however, I had the chance to speak with Bryan Ruby, a country music artist who also plays professional baseball!

One of the striking things about my conversation with Bryan is how candid he is about his life and dreams in the music industry. Judging from his rich baritone voice and country roots, he is well on his way. So, let's put our hands together and welcome Bryan Ruby!

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LISTEN to the awe-inspiring world of Multi-instrumentalist Josh Dion. 

As the driving force behind the highly acclaimed Josh Dion Band and now Paris Monster  he has honed a distinctive sound that defies categorization, seamlessly blending rock, soul, and funk into a sonic experience like no other.

From the moment we started our interview I could tell that Josh lives music. He’s smiling, humble, and a joy to talk to. As always on GIG, Josh share some of his real world experience with you and great advice.

And on a personal note this guys is just a killer musician!!

https://youtu.be/-N9VEuT8P3g

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Podcast: The Psychology of Songwriting. Special Guest - Mr Ben Beamish.
 
We are very fortunate to be joined today by Ben Beamish, also known as 'Sleepy Benjamin'. Ben is a performer, songwriter and producer. He is known for igniting is audience with his enthusiasm when on stage whether it be a concert, festival, or private gig.

We put our heads together during this podcast and talked through his personal process involved in songwriting... and you guested it, there's a lot of psychology involved. I didn't know where this podcast would go, but I'm certainly delighted with what we covered and where we ended up! Enjoy!

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Welcome to GIG, the ultimate podcast for learning about jobs in the music and film industry. I'm your host, Mike Redman, and today I have the privilege of speaking with Adam Taylor, the President of APM, about music libraries. 

Adam tells us about the intricate workings of managing one of the largest music libraries on the planet. We'll also talk about the merits of exclusive contracts with libraries, effective strategies for getting your music into a library, and a discussion on the current trends shaping the industry, both the positive and negative.

Other than the GIG theme music, all music in this episode is courtesy

of Associated Production Music. 

https://www.apmmusic.com/

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You know the music. But you don’t know Too $hort. Today: take a masterclass in music production. Too $hort stops by for a brief talk about "the process". Explore his belief that love of music is what ensures longevity in the rap game, why he thinks of music as a team sport, the difference between a good and great producer, a lot of talk about labels, and his advice to young artists.

BTS, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Ginette Claudette, Musiq Soulchild, Sean Kingston are all names that artist/songwriter/producer August Rigo has to his credit. August was super generous in this episode by authentically sharing his thoughts and approaches to creating worldwide smashes. He is not only a talented musician but a powerful storyteller, sharing the rollercoaster ride of his musical journey. I think TED might need to book him quick! 

In this episode, he shares:

✏️ 3 Tips for catchy melodies

🙌 How mega producers Stargate inspired August to reach higher for hits

 📲 The story of a pivotal Justin Bieber call that changed his destiny

⚖️ The balancing act of hit songwriting

Check out his latest 🚀 single 🌴❤️ "It's Not Fair" featuring Tim Chantarangsu

https://unitedmasters.com/m/arfair

Some of @augamatic , August Rigo's content may be explicit.

Southern California's premier House DJ and artist talks about rocking the crowd at the live shows on the turntables, starting a hip hop dance crew called "FBK" that became a high school sport, playing football, skateboarding and sponsorships deals. How to get paid being a DJ. Going harder during the Pandemic and writing and producing original house music. Getting signed to a label.

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Elise Go was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to Los Angeles a few years back to further live out her dream. She is an R&B/Pop singer-songwriter-producer who graduated from the Berklee College of Music.  

She is making a name for herself by consistently releasing her singles on Spotify and major music platforms.  Check out her cool new single "Undefined"  🎧

You may have seen her perform on the show "I Can See Your Voice" on FOX Now and HULU. 📺

In this episode we learn about:
✅ Expanding your creative freedom with music production
✅ The interesting and exotic instrument "Erhu"
✅ How her mom was a key supporter in her musical growth
✅ How pop music opened up a whole new world of creative expression
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https://www.elisegomusic.com/