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Beth Roars
Hosted by Beth Roars, The Roarcast holds a range of discussions about all things music.
These include interviews with guests to chat about their journey through the music industry, as well as diving deeper into the world of music science, theory and history.
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Studies have recently found an increasing amount of people are at risk of hearing damage and that part of that is down to the volume at which we consume music. Is it possible to enjoy a gig without damaging your ears? And how do we know if we're at risk?
On this episode of In Focus, Beth and Tom are joined by Tom Trones from Minuendo. Tom is passionate about music, a guitar player and backing singer who has made it his passion to maintain our enjoyment of music whilst protecting our hearing with the Minuendo earplugs.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
NB: This isn’t a sponsored podcast, but we think the Minuendo earplugs are a great idea, so if you want to check them out, here's a link - https://www.minuendo.com/
Check out our second channel (ROAR!): https://www.youtube.com/c/roarrawr
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In this episode, Beth chats with Tom about all things learning. Can you learn to learn?
This episode is also to celebrate the release of our new channel 'ROAR!' We'd love it if you'd check out the videos and email any suggestions you have to tom@bethroars.com. Click here to watch!
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In this episode, Beth speaks to Andrew Lillywhite, former Chief Engineer at Sennheiser UK. This episode is a technical deep dive into the origins and evolution of microphones. Why are they useful? How have they changed through time?
This interview was done as research on our original video - 5 Inventions That Changed How We Sing. A big thanks to Sennheiser for helping us, to Andy and also Sarah and Victoria at Gasoline Media for setting up our interview.
-The Wireless Microphone mentioned is here: Sennheiser Wireless Evolution Digital
-We used the Sennheiser MK4 Microphone to record this podcast. You can find that here - Sennheiser MK4
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Our latest Roarcast guest is accent coach Pamela Vanderway from Dialect Coach Worldwide.
Beth chatted to as part of the the video "Why Do Singers Lose Their Accent When They Sing?" and the interview was so insightful we thought we'd share the whole interview with you all. Topics covered include the role of accent in singing, how vocal styles develop and Pamela's thoughts on vocal training. There are also insights into how social dynamics affect music and the accents used within them.
Pamela's Website - https://www.dialectcoachesworldwide.com
Original Video - Why do Singers lose their accents when they sing?
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Beth and Tom look at the controversial topic of lip syncing, in focus. They discuss whether there are circumstances where an artist should or shouldn't lip sync, discuss societal expectations placed upon artists and whether it's even the choice of the artist in the first place. They also take a look at some of the individuals who have used lip syncing in the past and delve into the rigours of touring.
Original Video: Why Do Singers Lip Sync?
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In this episode of the rebranded 'Roarcast', Beth and Tom speak to Julien Truchan from metal band Benighted.
This episode focusses on the connection between mental health and metal music, following on from the video 'Does Metal Music make you Calmer?' which Julien featured on previously. Julien is in the unique position of working in the metal industry whilst also being a mental health nurse, so can offer some unique and insightful perspective on music therapy and much more.
Original Video: Metal Music Makes You Calmer? The Science of Metal
Benighted: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/benighted/
Big thanks to Julien and Katy from their label Season of Mist for setting up the interview.
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This is the first episode in some brand new content! In this series, Beth will take a topic discussed on the channel and talk about it in some more depth. In this episode, Beth is joined by Tom to discuss 'Why You Don't Like the Sound of Your Voice'.They cover how everyone has a different auditory experience of the world, your inner voice and why you might perceive your voice differently to other people or even recording equipment.
Background Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtOc4Bdmog
Some extra reading:
This is Your Brain on Music: Understanding a Human Obsession: https://amzn.to/3oduEoE
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain: https://amzn.to/3piw0zK
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In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth chats to Melissa Cross, vocal coach to many of the world's top metal stars. Melissa has worked with artists including Slipknot, The Disturbed, Killswitch Engage and Arch Enemy to help them achieve extreme vocals safely.
Beth and Melissa cover the journey from classically trained vocal coach into metal, some technical insight into fry screaming as well as talking about the truth behind the stereotypes surrounding metal.
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The new season of 'Good Job with Beth Roars' kicks off with a bang, with Beth being joined by lead singer of Jinjer, 'Tatiana Shamayluk.
Tatiana's vocals are both genre defying and defining. Jinjer are a metal band that take influences from Jazz, Reggae and Funk and Tatiana is at the centre of their unique sound. We find out about Tatiana's journey from being a student in Ukraine to a metal artist, how she learned to scream and her thoughts on being an introvert in life but finding her extrovert on stage.
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The Podcast is changing!
We'll still be conducting interviews, but also covering science based, educational content on vocals. All in the name of helping discover what makes your favourite artists and the music they produce.
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Kelli-Leigh chats to Beth Roars. Kelli-Leigh has had an amazing and varied career, touring the world as a backing vocalist for Leona Lewis and Adele and as well as being the uncredited singer on two number one singles. She has now formed her own record label ‘Music Core’ and is rapidly finding success under her own name.
The pair chat about success, Kelli-Leigh’s experiences working across the industry at the highest level and why it is now her time to walk the red carpet in her own right.
Kelli Leigh - https://www.kelli-leigh.com
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Today Beth speaks to singer and actor Ramin Karimloo. Ramin set out as a teenager to follow his dream of playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera. On his way, he’s earned himself a place among the top Musical Theatre performers in the West End.
Ramin speaks about his journey - from experiencing different countries as a child to teaching himself to act, embracing his own style and staying hungry to learn.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.27 - What was Ramin Karimloo’s worst ever job?
- 02.11 - What was Ramin’s journey to Canada?
- 04.25 - Journey into music/theatre
- 06.23 - Ramin talks about the school trip where he first saw Phantom of the Opera
- 07.59 - Fate vs Hard work
- 09.11 - Ramin speaks about his learning journey
- 14.39 - Ramin’s career progression and journey into Phantom
- 21.33 - Olivier nomination and attitude towards awards
- 23.16 - Quickfire Round
- 24.11 - Fun fact
- 25.36 - What is success and are there qualities that unite successful people?
- 26.47 - What makes a great singer?
- 30.42 - Self doubt
- 31.52 - What has been Ramin’s greatest challenge?
- 34.32 - Greatest accomplishment
- 35.25 - What one quality or ability would Ramin choose to pick up?
- 36.58 - Ramin’s unique journey contributing towards his unique voice
- 40.00 - Advice for people entering the entertainment industry
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Ramin Karimloo: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Podcast - The Hang
- Public Enemy, The Tragically Hip (Gordon Downie), Tracy Chapman, Johnny Cash
- Shah’s Imperial Guard
- Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies
- Uta Hagen, Lee Strasberg
- Colm Wilkinson (The Phantom Ramin originally saw)
- Tom Hanks, Earl Carpenter
- Cameron Mackintosh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gaston Leroux
- The Avett Brothers (Seth Avett)
- Mandy Karimloo (Ramin’s wife)
- Dee Cannon (Acting Coach)
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Regents Park Open Air Theatre
- Alexander McKenzie School
- Olivier nomination for Love Never Dies
- Joe Cocker - You are so beautiful
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This week’s Roarcast guest is Aryana Sayeed. Aryana is one of Afghanistan’s biggest stars, a judge on both The Voice Afghanistan and The Afghan Star and an inspiring woman who uses her profile to campaign for Women’s Rights.
She continues to perform music in Afghanistan a country in which music was banned until 2001 and has won many awards for her activism such as an Atlantic Council Freedom Award and a Bravery Award from the Government of Afghanistan. Aryana has made it her life mission to fight inequality in her home country and across the world, she speaks about how music impacts people and how she deals with some of the abuse she gets as a result of speaking out.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.55 - What is Aryana Sayeed’s worst ever job?
- 02.32 - Was it always Aryana’s dream to be a singer?
- 04.54 - Beth asks about Aryana’s work championing women and working for equal human rights
- 07.40 - What was it like for Aryana during the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, during which time music was banned?
- 10.11 - Have the different countries and cultural influences Aryana has experienced affected her music, and does she feel these things stemmed from childhood?
- 13.36 - Did Aryana find it difficult having childhood experiences of war and moving to a country where other children couldn’t relate to them?
- 14.50 - How does Aryana deal with abuse and trolls?
- 16.34 - Does Aryana doubt her ability to make an impact?
- 17.30 - Quickfire round
- 18.29 - Fun fact
- 20.45 - How does Aryana Sayeed approach her creative process?
- 21.57 - What changes for Aryana in how her music is received in different countries?
- 24.15 - What is the difference between singing in the three languages Aryana performs in? Would she ever sing in English?
- 25.42 - Why is singing live important for Aryana?
- 27.31 - Does Aryana ever get performance anxiety?
- 28.30 - Greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment
- 32.04 - If Aryana could wake up with one quality or ability, what would it be?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Aryana Sayeed: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Taliban
- Music being banned in Afghanistan
- J-Lo, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Shakira
- Farsi, Hindi
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Today’s guest is Musical Theatre singer, vocal coach, former American Idol Contestant and queen of riffing Natalie Weiss.
Natalie opens up about her recent experience with a vocal haemorrhage while working on an off-broadway show. She also chats with Beth about what she thinks makes a great voice and how she deals with the insecurity of working in the musical theatre industry.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.26 - What is Natalie’s worst ever job?
- 02.03 - What was Natalie Weiss’ journey into the arts?
- 04.22 - How have nodules affected Natalie?
- 05.41 - Why does Natalie prefer coaching to singing now?
- 06.26 - What was Natalie’s American Idol experience?
- 07.16 - Breaking down the riffs
- 08.30 - Can anyone learn to riff?
- 10.02 - What makes a great singer?
- 10.21 - Natalie opens up about having a vocal haemorrhage
- 11.31 - Quickfire round
- 12.20 - Fun fact on Melisma
- 14.13 - What is success to Natalie Weiss? Does she ever doubt herself?
- 15.30 - Does Natalie read her Youtube comments?
- 16.38 - What personality traits does Natalie think have been helpful to her in her coaching/singing?
- 17.47 - What advice does Natalie have for anyone dealing with anxiety?
- 19.48 - What type of voice or personality make the ideal student?
- 21.20 - What does Natalie consider her greatest accomplishment?
- 21.55 - Biggest challenge?
- 23.00 - Can Natalie switch off her coaching brain when she goes to shows?
- 23.30 - If Natalie could have a new quality or ability, what would it be?
- 24.00 - Advice for people in the entertainment industry
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Natalie Weiss: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter
- Madonna, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Tori Kelly
- Pennstate University
- Greatest love of all - Whitney Houston
- Nodules
- Peter Pan, Les Mis, Dreamgirls
- American Idol
- MyMentor
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Today's guest is Harish Sivaramakrishnan of Agam. Agam are an intriguing fusion of Prog Rock and South Indian Classical Music. Beth asks Harish how this came about and he reveals his western influences including Dream Theater and Tool.
Beth and Harish also discuss the balance between viability and creativity when working on your music and how Harish has maintained a second career throughout his musical journey, working as an engineer.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.28 - What is Harish’s worst-ever job and at what point in his life was that?
- 02.52 - How did Harish’s interest in music start?
- 04.15 - Beth asks Harish what happens within an Indian singing lesson
- 07.00 - Harish explains how he combines South Indian Classical Music with Prog Rock with his band Agam
- 10.37 - How has Harish found having another career being an engineer?
- 12.52 - Has Harish pursued engineering out of choice or necessity?
- 14.31 - The importance of multi-tasking
- 16.54 - Has Harish found a cross-over in skills required for engineering and being a musician?
- 19.46 - Quickfire Round
- 20.48 - Fun fact
- 22.00 - Does Harish believe more in fate or choice?
- 23.57 - What has been Harish’s biggest challenge?
- 26.18 - How do you achieve a balance between being confident in what you’re producing artistically and making sure the art you produce is viable
- 30.19 - What does Harish consider his greatest accomplishment?
- 32.29 - If he could choose, what quality or ability would Harish wake up with tomorrow?
- 33.18 - How important has introspection been to Harish’s music and also his overall life?
- 34.57 - Advice for people wanting to enter the music industry
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Harish Sivaramakrishnan: YouTube Instagram Facebook
- Agam: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Spotify Wikipedia
- Members of Agam mentioned: T Praveen Kumar, Swamy Seetharaman
- Harish’s Inspirations - Dream Theater, Rush, Iron Maiden, Snarky Puppy, Opeth, Tool
- Polyrhythm, Mixed Meter (see Time Signature), Pitch & Modal Shifts (see mode)
- Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music
- Bollywood, Cinemas of India
- Harmonium
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Beth Roars talks to Oli Peters from technical death metal band Archspire. Oli is well known for his fast-paced machine gun like distortion style. Beth asks Oli what it was like to teach Jason Momoa to war cry, how he finds touring, the pros and cons of specialisation as opposed to versatility and the reasons you should pursue music professionally.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.02 - What has been Oli’s worst ever job?
- 03.33 - At what point did Oli know he wanted a career in music? What was Oli’s first music industry experience?
- 05.06 - Beth Roars asks Oli Peters how he came to his unique sound and fast phrases? Do they take notice about what is popular?
- 08.12 - What is circle breathing and how has Oli incorporated it?
- 10.09 - Beth Roars and Oli Peters discuss the pros and cons of being good at just one style of singing, or different styles but not necessarily mastering them
- 12.15 - Where did the name Archspire come from and why do people connect with Archspire music?
- 14.08 How Archspire seek to create the same sound live as on their recorded album
- 15.48 - Quickfire
- 19.12 - Fun Fact
- 20.31 - What was it like to be asked to teach Jason Momoa a war cry for the Apple TV show ‘See’? Would Oli consider teaching other people?
- 25.11 - How does Oli memorise his fast phrases for Archspire songs?
- 25.50 - Beth asks Oli how Archspire finds touring. How is it different touring in Europe compared to America?
- 28.30 - What does Oli Peters perceive has been Archspire’s greatest challenge?
- 31.06 - What are Archspire’s goals going forward? What has been Archspire’s biggest achievement?
- 31.57 - What is the one quality Oli Peters would choose to gain overnight if he could?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Archspire: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Members of Archspire: Spencer Prewett, Tobi Morelli (mentioned), Dean Lamb (mentioned), Oli Peters (a.k.a Oliver Rae Aleron, Jared Smith
- Season of Mist
- Vancouver, Campbell River
- Slam (genre)
- Tech n9ne, Busta Rhymes, Twista
- Shane MacGowan, The Pogues
- Jason Momoa
- Circle Breathing
- See - the TV Show that Oli worked on with Jason Momoa
- Comic-Con
- The Faceless (band)
- Calumnus Will Animate
- Canadian Juno Award
- Gumby
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This week, Beth's guest is comedian Mae Martin. Mae is has accolades across different comedy genres, radio shows, a book and musical comedy. Most recently, Mae starred in 'Feel Good' a semi-autobiographical show about her life that she also wrote for Channel 4/Netflix.
Beth and Mae discuss her battle with addiction, why honesty is important in comedy, how society perceives sex and gender and what it was like acting for the first time.
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Episode Highlights:
- 01.01 - What is Mae’s worst ever job?
- 02.32 - How did Mae Martin get into comedy?
- 03.22 - What journey has Mae had with Musical Comedy?
- 04.48 - Is feeling comfortable in the job you do learned or something you’re naturally born with?
- 05.27 - Mae speaks about her semi-autobiographical TV show Feel Good and how did she approach acting in it?
- 07.47 - How did Mae find it performing in a show that was based on events in her real life?
- 08.39 - How much does addiction apply to everyone and where do they stem from
- 12.00 - What does Mae hope people take away from Feel Good? Does she think it’s important for art to have a wider societal point?
- 14.00 - Quickfire Round
- 15.07 - Fun Fact
- 15.53 - Mae speaks about her book ‘Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A guide to 21st Century Sexuality’
- 18.35 - How much has the public perception on sexuality changed in recent years?
- 20.41 - Does Mae doubt her direction or her work?
- 22.12 - If Mae could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?
- 22.52 - Does Mae Martin feel successful? What defines success?
- 25.24 - What has been Mae’s biggest challenge?
- 26.15 - What does Mae want to do next?
- 27.07 - Does Mae believe in fate or choice?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Mae Martin: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey
- Feel Good, Charlotte Ritchie (actress), Joe Hampson (co-writer of Feel Good)
- Dope (Mae’s Stand Up Show)
- French & Saunders, Mighty Boosh
- The Second City - Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Steve Carell
- Mae's Book: Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A 21st Century Guide to Sexuality
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In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth Roars talks to Fabienne Erni and Chrigel Glanzmann from Eluveitie. Eluveitie combines an intriguing mix of Celtic folk and metal, soaring clean vocal and screams. Beth chats to Fabi and Chrigel about Celtic culture, how history writes music and how Eluveitie has evolved into its current lineup.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.12 - What were Fabienne Erni and Chrigel Glanzmann’s worst jobs?
- 02.09 - Did Fabi and Chrigel always know they would be in the music industry?
- 03.54 - How did Chrigel learn to scream?
- 04.40 - How did Fabi feel about joining Eluveitie when they were already an established band? Did she try to emulate the previous Eluveitie singer?
- 06.32 - How has Chrigel found going through lots of iterations of the band? From both his perspective and the perspective of his fans.
- 08.06 - Why did Chrigel start the band as a recording project?
- 11.05 - Chrigel speaks about Celtic culture in Switzerland
- 12.13 - Where did the name ‘Eluveitie’ come from and what does it mean?
- 13.14 - How does the use of Gaulish affect Fabi when she sings?
- 15.26 - Quickfire
- 16.36 - Fun Fact
- 17.31 - Do Eluveitie define themselves as successful?
- 18.24 - Why do fans connect with Eluveitie’s music?
- 20.26 - What are the best and worst parts of touring?
- 23.17 - Who writes Eluveitie’s music? What is the music-making process?
- 26.19 - If Fabi and Chrigel could wake up with one quality or ability tomorrow, what would it be?
- 26.47 - Advice for people entering the music industry
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Eluveitie: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Fabienne Erni
- Chrigel Glanzmann
- Helvetica (Celtic tribe) - Swiss website
- Albert Schweizer, Francois Hollande
- Languages: Gaulish, Swiss-German, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Scottish Gaelic, Irish
- Nuclear Blast (Label) - Black Water Dawn (Song Eluveitie mention recording)
- Illumishade: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook
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Today our guest is the outspoken and iconic Irish folk singer/songwriter Sinead O’Connor. Beth chats to Sinead about how music impacts society, overcoming her challenges and insecurities, why she reverted to Islam and how young people today are influencing the world.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.58 - What is Sinead O’Connor’s worst ever job?
- 03.40 - What has driven Sinead? Why does she write?
- 04.38 - Does Sinead agree with an article that says she has a voice of ‘pain and faith’?
- 05.12 - Sinead speaks about the influence of John Lennon’s Death on music
- 07.28 - Heroes appear when the world needs them. Greta Thunberg and how young people find a way to be part of a revolution, even if it’s not through music
- 09.12 - Does Sinead O’Connor care about what other people think about her? And how has that changed as she’s got older?
- 09.49 - Beth Roars asks Sinead if she has advice for young people wanting to enter the music industry
- 12.05 - Does Sinead think certain personality types are attracted to the music industry?
- 12.45 - Quickfire Round
- 13.48 - Fun Fact
- 14.38 - Beth speaks with Sinead about her decision to revert to Islam
- 16.58 - What does Sinead consider to be her biggest achievement and her greatest challenge
- 18.34 - Has Sinead ever doubted herself? Does she think she’s talented?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Sinead O’Connor: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- The Last Waltz
- Jimi Hendrix
- Killing Joke, NME
- Piers Morgan
- Duran Duran
- Greta Thunberg, Ayakha Malithafa
- That’s Life! with Esther Ransen
- Sinead Reverting to Islam
- Lou Reed
- Israel Vibration - Brixton Academy - Benjamin Zephaniah
- A Series of Unfortunate Events - Meryl Streep
- Chicken Licken
This Episode was recorded in December 2019
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Beth chats to Norse music composer Jonas Lorentzen, who is now working on a project known as Nebala. Previously, Jonas was part of the break-through traditional Nordic music act Heilung. Jonas discusses the benefits of putting limitations on yourself, overcoming the fear of success as well as failure, learning how to throat sing and why Jonas has moved on to new projects.
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Highlights:
- 1.05 - What was Jonas’ worst ever job?
- 1.53 - Could he imagine where he is today when he was a teenager?
- 2.16 - Did Jonas always imagine his musical work being based on norse culture?
- 3.34 - When did Jonas’ musical journey begin and what were his influences?
- 5.35 - How did Jonas get into throat singing from pop-rock style?
- 6.30 - How was it for Jonas joining Heilung?
- 10.32 - Jonas talks about being thrown in the deep end when it came to throat singing and how he approached learning
- 13.38 - How much does Jonas think his vocal development (particularly distortion and throat singing) has been mentally letting go and how much has been in the physical learning of it
- 16.40 - Why did Jonas Lorentzen leave Heilung?
- 20.17 - Quickfire Round
- 21.34 - Fun Fact
- 22.54 - Jonas talks about his new work - what is the difference doing music for a film compared to a live project?
- 25.07 - Jonas speaks about Sebastien (Vessel) who he is collaborating with on his new project
- 26.26 - What advice would Jonas have for someone entering the industry?
- 27.27 - What has been Jonas’ greatest challenge?
- 30.09 - Does Jonas worry about other people’s opinions of him?
- 34.01 - If Jonas could wake up with one quality or ability, what would it be?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Jonas Lorentzen: YouTube Facebook Instagram
- Nebala, ByNorse
- Sebastien Gainsborough (Vessel), Red Sex, The Handmaiden
- Rakhi Singh
- Heilung - Youtube Channel, Members - Maria Franz, Kai Uwe Faust, Christopher Juul
- Seasons of Mist
- Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder
- Valhalla
- Jeff Buckley - ‘Grace’
- When the Saints Go Machine
- STOI
- Vipassana
- MMA, Boxing
This episode was recorded at One Fine Play in January 2020
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Our guest today is the incredibly talented and versatile singer/songwriter Morgan James, who has branched across many genres including Soul, Opera and Broadway.
In this candid episode, Morgan opens up about her fears, challenges and desires for herself and for the music industry. We discover how she has navigated the music industry, championed women artists and is ultimately striving to become the best version of herself she can be.
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Podcast Episode Highlights:
- 01.30 - What is Morgan James’ worst ever job?
- 02.53 - Was Morgan aiming for where she is now?
- 03.30 - How did Morgan start her career as a solo artist after a career in Musical Theatre
- 04.30 - Has Morgan always sung the way she has and does she feel authentic in her sound?
- 05.17 - Morgan James talks about her training at Juilliard and embracing her classical voice
- 06.11 - The importance of growing your skills but being selective with them
- 07.43 - What does Morgan think makes a great singer?
- 08.28 - What are the similarities/differences in the range of genres Morgan James sings in?
- 09.25 - Has Morgan been down the path of imitation?
- 11.34 - Why does Morgan James continue to train classically? Would she return to performing Opera?
- 13.09 - Why is Morgan an independent artist and what are the differences to being with a label?
- 16.06 - Quickfire Round
- 17.00 - Fun Fact
- 17.54 - What has been Morgan’s greatest career challenge?
- 19.48 - How to handle rejection
- 20.09 - What is success and does Morgan feel successful?
- 22.23 - Does Morgan James doubt her ability?
- 23.07 - How much or Morgan’s journey does she think is talent and how much is hard work?
- 24.04 - Beth Roars asks Morgan James about ‘She is Risen’
- 26.11 - Morgan speaks about the importance of diversity across the music industry
- 28.42 - What quality would Morgan James take tomorrow, what would it be?
- 29.24 - Advice for entering the music industry
- 30.40 - How influential has the internet been in Morgan’s career?
- 31.45 - If Morgan could do one thing in the future, what would it be?
- 32.53 - Who or what inspires Morgan James?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Morgan James: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook StageIt
- Singers mentioned: James Taylor, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Ethel Merman, Barbara Cook, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Joni Mitchell, Sarah Vaughan, Willie Nelson
- Juilliard
- Teddy (Who wrote a song cycle)
- She is Risen Volume One, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo
- Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ), Scott Bradlee, Morgan James’ Dream On
- Memphis Magnetic
- Doug Wamble (Guitarist and Morgan’s Husband)
- Beastie Boys Story
- Pledge Music going Bankrupt
This episode was recorded May 1st 2020
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The Roarcast returns for a second season! Beth chats to vocal coach to the stars and mentor Joshua Alamu. Not only does he teach some of the world's top singers, Little Mix, Rita Ora and Kelly Jones from Stereophonics but he is also founder and director of Ultimate Artists, a development camp for music artists entering the industry and is designer of Vocal Tubes.
In this inspirational episode, Josh speaks about his journey from litter picking to vocal coach, his thoughts on how we can achieve a mindset for success and what he thinks makes a great voice.
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Highlights
- 1.28 - What is Josh Alamu’s worst ever job?
- 2.21 - How did Josh feel about having to clean a park at 4 am each day?
- 5.22 - How to approach non-creative jobs with a good attitude and feeling directionless
- 7.28 - Where did Josh’s musical interest come from?
- 8.24 - Was Josh naturally a talented singer?
- 9.27 - How did Josh Alamu become a singing teacher?
- 11.56 - Does Joshua Alamu believe in fate or choice?
- 15.09 - How does Josh define success?
- 22.10 - Beth Roars asks Josh Alamu “What makes a good voice?”
- 24.03 - Does Josh believe you have to experience pain to express emotion in your music?
- 28.34 - Quickfire Round
- 29.17 - How did Beth Roars come to know Joshua Alamu?
- 30.23 - Can anyone learn to sing?
- 31.14 - Does Josh experience self-doubt?
- 32.15 - The importance of choice and consuming the right things
- 34.57 - Does Josh believe people are naturally talented or have to work to develop skills?
- 37.32 - Perspective and maintaining motivation
- 43.35 - What’s more important, the plan or the purpose?
- 45.57 - Beth Roars asks Joshua Alamu what his greatest challenge has been and what he holds as his greatest accomplishment
- 52.10 - If Josh could gain one quality, what would it be?
- 52.56 - What advice would Josh Alamu give to someone wanting to enter the music industry?
Resources Mentioned
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Josh Alamu: Website YouTube Instagram
- Ultimate Artists: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Vocal Tubes: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Amazon UK
- David and Carrie Grant
- S Club 7 - Bradley McIntosh
- The Spice Girls: Wikipedia
- Akiane - Painter
- Tony Robbins
- Einstein, Mozart
- Oprah Winfrey
This Episode was recorded at One Fine Play in December 2019
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The Roarcast returns for a second season. We're really excited to bring you this season full of wonderful guests.
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In the season finale of The Roarcast, Beth talks to Primal Fear’s and Gamma Ray’s vocalist - Ralf Scheepers. Ralf discusses how he developed his talent and the importance of staying grounded and humble. He also opens up about how he supported himself when starting out, what it takes to be a heavy metal singer and the way his voice and the music industry have changed since he began his career.
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Highlights
01:14 - What was Ralf Scheepers’ worst ever job?
01:42 - How did Ralf first get involved in music?
03:14 - Has Ralf ever been nervous performing and does he still feel this now?
04:08 - What makes a good vocal?
04:58 - How has the industry changed over the years that Ralf has been singing?
05:36 - The bonding nature of metal music why people are attracted to it
07:59 - How has Ralf Scheepers managed to continue to improve his voice with age?
09:27 - Is it possible or desirable to live a ‘rock’n’roll’ lifestyle alongside keeping the voice healthy?
10:35 - How does Ralf Scheepers warm up?
11:16 - What has Ralf Scheepers' relationship with Judas Priest been like?
13:12 - Are people humble within the music industry and is that a quality that is important?
14:34 - How has Ralf Scheepers dealt with the difficulties of fame?
15:14 - What have been his best moments of Ralf’s career?
16:11 - What advice would Ralf give to singers at the start of their careers?
17:30 - Does Ralf Scheepers still support himself with jobs outside of music?
18:39 - Are Ralf Scheepers’ family supportive of his music?
19:38 - Who writes the songs for Primal Fear and does Ralf have advice for writing songs?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Patreon
- Ralf Scheepers: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter
- Primal Fear - Listen on Spotify
- Gamma Ray
- Judas Priest - Rob Halford, Tim Owens (referred to as ‘Ripper’)
- Phil Collins
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Beth chats to Sheena Ladwa - Director of Ultimate Artists Development Camp. Sheena and Beth speak about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, maintaining a positive mindset and addressing mental ill health. Sheena also opens up about her personal journey, growing up as a singer before transitioning into running an artist development camp, as well as the relationship between creativity and pain.
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Highlights
- 01:01 - What was Sheena’s worst job ever?
- 02:03 - Where did Sheena Ladwa’s journey with music start?
- 03:14 - What was it like for Sheena to leave her family and move to London
- 04:35 - Sheena’s experiences working in a 9 to 5 job to subsidise her dream of working as a singer
- 06:40 - How Sheena was signed by her first manager and what that experience was like
- 09:50 - How did Sheena Ladwa meet Joshua Alamu and why was he significant in her life?
- 11:35 - Why did Sheena decide to call time on her career as a singer?
- 14:10 - Being malleable towards your goals and the importance of having a positive perspective
- 17:57 - What was it like growing up with a father who sings Bollywood (Praful Ladwa with Bollywood Bandits)?
- 18:21 - The importance of discipline and practice
- 20:36 - How much work do you need to put in to be an artist?
- 21:10 - Sheena gives insight into what you can learn from Bollywood
- 21:36 - How Sheena became Director of Ultimate Artists Development Camp and what do they seek to do?
- 25:13 - How mental ill health affects artists
- 26:21 - Why is mental health important in the music business?
- 28:39 - Sheena and Beth discuss the necessity of having great people around you to act as your foundation
- 29:48 - What was it like for Sheena to be exposed to mental ill health and depression in her family at an early age?
- 31:17 - Are pain and mental health struggles synonymous with creativity?
- 35:39 - Sheena Ladwa shares her experience of having an emotional block and how she worked through it
- 37:02 - Getting out of your own way and not holding yourself back
- 39:22 - The one piece of advice that Sheena Ladwa would give an artist
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Sheena Ladwa:Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Ultimate Artists: Website Twitter YouTube Instagram
- Joshua Alamu: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram
- Wendy Parr (Vocal Coach) - Website
- Praful Ladwa - Bollywood Pandits
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Beth chats sound engineer, producer and musician Brian Kehew. At the time of recording, Brian is on a world tour with The Who, having previously worked with fantastic artists such as Aretha Franklin, Black Sabbath and Fiona Apple - producing Fiona’s album ‘Extraordinary Machine’. Brian opens up with his stories about the world’s greatest musicians and why they succeed and also shares his tips for singers and producers to get the best sound in the studio.
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Highlights
- 01.20 - What has been Brian’s worst job?
- 02.17 - How did Brian Kehew get into music for the first time?
- 02.52 - What was Brian’s first professional music job?
- 03.22 - As a multi-skilled person, what is Brian’s favourite sector of the music industry to work in?
- 03.36 - What is involved in mixing?
- 06.07 - How did Brian come to work with ‘The Who’ and what's it like touring with them?
- 10.59 - Brian opens up about working with Fiona Apple on her album ‘Extraordinary Machine’
- 12.36 - How does Fiona Apple approach writing music and performance?
- 13.16 - What is Brian’s favourite trait in a singer?
- 14.30 - Using 'limitation' to your advantage
- 15.22 - The difference of recording in a studio vs performing for an audience
- 18.59 - How do compressors work and are they important?
- 20.27- Beth asks Brian about the books he’s written
- 22.14 - How was it different for the Beatles recording compared to artists today
- 24.20 - The importance of believing in your vision
- 24.47 - Advice for singers and producers
- 26.40 - Brian imparts some advice for nerves and stage fright
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: YouTube Instagram Twitter Patreon BethRoars.com
- Brian Kehew: Website Instagram Twitter
- Brian’s Books written with Kevin Ryan: Recording the Beatles, Kaleidoscope Eyes
- Henry Grossman - Beatles Photographer
- The Who - Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend
- Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine (album)
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Beth’s guest is music producer, Ted Talk speaker and composer for Cinematic Prog Rock band Ostura, Danny Bou-Maroun. Beth and Danny explore the differences between composing for yourself versus for someone else and also working as an independent artist compared to with a label. Danny gives his advice about how to keep motivated on a long term project and speaks about the process involved in creating The Room,Ostura’s latest album.
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Highlights
- 01.02 - What was Danny’s worst job?
- 01.53 - Beth and Danny chat about the challenges of being a freelancer and wanting to take work which can compromise you artistically
- 02.14 - How does Danny Bou-Maroun find composing music for visual media - commercials, tv and film vs writing music for his band?
- 04.32 - How a chance encounter led to Ostura end up working with Universal Music and the changes that brought compared to being an independent artist
- 06.05 - What motivates Danny Bou-Maroun to make music with Ostura?
- 07.04 - Why don’t Ostura play many live shows?
- 08.10 - Does Danny prefer writing or playing live for people?
- 08.33 - Danny tells the podcast about the lives of himself and Elia Monsef in the film industry
- 10.00 - Beth asks Danny why Ostura chose to release their latest concept album The Room as a continuous story
- 12.33 - What can listeners expect from the next Ostura album?
- 13.19 - How personal to Danny are the themes behind The Room
- 15.05 - Challenges of creating and finding the Ostura sound
- 16.16 - Danny speaks about finding a balance in creative collaboration with Elia Monsef - do they always agree?
- 18.59 - What advice does Danny have for anyone who wants to produce their own album?
- 20.09 - How does Danny Bou-Maroun stay motivated?
Rescources Mentioned
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Danny:Instagram Facebook Youtube TED Talk
- Ostura:YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter Website
- The Room Album
- Elia Monsef: Facebook Twitter
- Charles Assaf: provided artwork for Ostura - Facebook
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Beth Roars talks to singer and West End actor Dan Buckley, who has starred in shows such as ‘The Book of Mormon’, ‘Loserville’ and ‘Eugenius’. Dan discusses scrubbing everything from dirty dishes to combating body image issues in the industry and what it takes to perform in London's West End. Dan’s insights also include his experiences coping with performance anxiety and nervousness and how to decide whether or not a career in music and theatre is right for you.
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Highlights
- What was Dan’s worst job?
- Could the younger Dan imagine that he would have made it this far in his career?
- Dan discusses growing up in a rural town in Scotland and what it was like moving into London
- Has Dan ever had any doubts?
- What is it like going to many different jobs as an actor and having to build friendships with different people each time?
- How does Dan find the unpredictable nature of being an actor?
- Does winning an award guarantee you other work and success?
- How has Dan Buckley supported himself in-between jobs?
- Did nervousness affect Dan’s performances in The Book of Mormon?
- Is it different to be part of a production as a lead role compared to an understudy?
- What performance situations make Dan Buckley the most nervous?
- What was it like for Dan Buckley performing in Eugenius and how did he come to be in it?
- Struggling with confidence
- How has Dan come to play the outsider a lot and how does he feel about it?
- Dan discusses his body dysmorphia surrounding his weight
- Beth and Dan talk about fighting physical stereotypes in casting and the importance of having a diverse range of body types for different roles
- Dan Buckley speaks about working alongside Scott Paige and the rapport they have
- What have been Dan’s greatest moments up until this point?
- Why was playing Ferris in Eugenius so influential on Dan’s life?
- What motivates Dan to keep moving forward?
- What advice would Dan give to up-and-coming performers?
- How to be resilient and not let rejection get you down
- Dan advises not to be afraid to go towards ‘your happy,’ whatever that might be
- Is taking time out ever a good idea for an actor?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: YouTube Instagram Twitter Patreon BethRoars.com
- Dan Buckley: Spotlight Twitter YouTube
- Scott Paige - Dan and Scott’s Youtube Channel
- Cadogan Hall
- Sydney Opera House
- Dan’s Shows: Eugenius - Book of Mormon - Loserville
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Beth chats to Rasmus Bom Andersen. Rasmus is a vocal coach, producer and lead singer of the legendary band - Diamond Head. They talk about his journey, honouring the Diamond Head legacy and pick apart some of the technique he uses for metal singing.
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Highlights
01.01 - What was Rasmus’ worst job ever?
01.29 - What was it like for Rasmus Bom Andersen moving from Denmark to London and why did he come here?
01.55 - How did Rasmus get into music? What were his musical inspirations?
02.42 - Was Rasmus a natural singer?
04.43 - Rasmus tells Beth the variety of genres he performs in aside from metal
05.20 - What was it like for Rasmus Andersen joining the established and iconic power metal band ‘Diamond Head’
07.05 - Did Rasmus Andersen feel pressure to do justice to the Diamond Head brand and songs? What impact has that had on him vocally?
09.23- Taking opportunities
09.37 - How Rasmus unexpectedly came to do a gig for White Wizard and how long did he have to prepare?
11.43- How does Rasmus switch between different vocal styles?
13.30 -The importance of having energy behind a note and finding ways to stand out in amongst powerful live instruments
14.01 - Rasmus delves into the technical side of singing high notes with demonstrations
16.10 - Approaching Distortions and CVT
Resources Mentioned
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Rasmus:Instagram Twitter Website
- Diamond Head:YouTube Instagram Twitter Website
- White Wizzard
- Freddie Mercury
- Suzi Dian with Saving Grace
- Dave Mustaine and Megadeth
- The Coffin Train
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Danny Ladwa is Beth's guest – Beatboxer, Singer and founder of School of Beatbox and The Stammering Voice Orchestra. Beth chats to Danny about his stammer as a teenager and how gaining vocal confidence through his singing helped him through this period in his life. They also explore the correlation and differences between singing and beatboxing and discuss Danny’s instinctive approach as a beatboxer when it comes to finding his own voice.
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Highlights
- 00:56 - Danny Ladwa opens the podcast with some freestyle beatboxing
- 01:16 - What was Danny’s worst job ever?
- 01:38 - How Danny was fixated on different rhymes even from the age of six and how that developed into song writing
- 02:46 - Experimenting with sound
- 03:40 - How the opinion of his older brother and friends affected Danny’s confidence
- 04:28 - When was Danny Ladwa’s first gig?
- 04:53 - What is the path into the beatboxing world?
- 05:35 - How Danny found himself performing a seven hour gig in Goa
- 06:31 - Beth asks Danny about the correlation between singing and beatboxing
- 08:02 - What is The School of Beatbox? What inspired Danny to set it up?
- 08:36 - Danny Ladwa speaks about his struggles with a stammer as a child
- 08:55 - Can singing help a stammer?
- 10:34 - What causes stammering?
- 11:49 - Why Danny decided to set up The Stammering Orchestra
- 12:21 - How to support people with a stammer and why it’s important to Danny
- 16:38 - Beth Roars asks Danny what advice he has for anyone who wants to beatbox
- 17:19 - How the influence of electronic sounds has influenced beatboxers
- 17:51 - The importance of experimenting to be able to find your own sound
- 19:07 - How Danny channels his instincts into beatboxing and finding freedom and expression within singing and beatboxing
Resources
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Danny Ladwa: Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- School of Beatbox: https://schoolofbeatbox.com/
- Stamma: https://stamma.org/
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Beth speaks to Chris Rupp – Baritone Singer and Founder of All-American A-Cappella Groups Home Free and 7th Ave as well as The Chris Rupp Project. Beth has a candid chat with Chris about his journey including what it was like leaving Home Free, the importance of following your heart even when it goes against the expectations of others and his advice for younger musicians.
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Highlights
- Beth Roars introduces Chris Rupp and the projects he’s been a part of in his career
- What was Chris Rupp’s worst job ever?
- Chris talks about his time working as a game designer for Microsoft as a teenager
- Chris tells Beth some advice for young people - Say yes!
- Beth asks Chris what it’s like growing up in a musical family
- What got Chris Rupp into A Cappella?
- How Chris and his brother, Adam Rupp, started Home Free
- Why did Chris Rupp leave Home Free? Was it an easy decision?
- Chris speaks to Beth about the effects of winning ‘The Sing Off’ TV Show
- Forming ‘7th Ave’ with Tristin Rupp (Chris’ sister), Kelley Jakel and Adam Bastien
- Does Chris prefer touring with a group or working alone?
- What’s it like touring Europe and Australia as opposed to the US?
- How does Chris deal with people’s opinions and YouTube comments?
- The fans reaction to Chris leaving Home Free
- Beth Roars asks Chris if he has advice for singing A Cappella
- What’s it like to be a part of the production and recording side of videos, not just singing?
- Embracing the challenge of making something quality and also cost effective
- Being true to yourself and creating content you love, not just things you know will be financially successful
- Chris’s advice for anyone who wants to be a singer or musician
- Why development as an artist never stops
- Striving for more and why Chris always likes to be busy
Resources Mentioned
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- 7th Ave Band - http://www.7thaveband.com
- Chris Rupp: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- Home Free: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook
- The Sing Off Season Four
- Adam Rupp, Tristin Rupp
- Kelley Jakle, Adam Bastien
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Beth Roars talks to Welsh Opera Soprano Rhiannon Herridge, who was forced to give up her job performing on the Silversea cruise line due to vocal injury after a virus.
Together they explore how to prevent and recover from vocal damage, how it affected Rhiannon’s confidence and how an old back injury may have even caused the problem in the first place. Rhiannon also chats about her struggle with perfectionism and what life is like working away and travelling the world on a ship.
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Highlights
- 00:57 - What was Rhiannon Herridge’s worst job ever?
- 03:12 - What was Rhiannon’s journey into music and why did she want to sing?
- 04:22 - How being in a children's choir helped Rhiannon learn musically
- 05:48 - The pros and cons of working on a cruise ship
- 06:48 - Rhiannon and Beth explore the demands of singing different vocal styles
- 08:51 - How Rhiannon Herridge injured her voice and how it affected her mental health and confidence
- 11:31 - Did singing through illness make things worse?
- 12:15 - Maintaining your standards as a professional and the pressure to carry on
- 13:08 - Rhiannon's experiences with perfectionism
- 15:51 - Does Rhiannon still use vocal coaches and singing teachers?
- 16:10 - Rhiannon's vocal recovery and rehabilitation, including the role of an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist)
- 16:58 - Singing on steroids
- 18:08 - How Help Musicians UK and an Osteopath have assisted Rhiannon's recovery and an old back injury
- 21:50 - The importance of following your intuition when it comes to illness, even if you’re under contract and feel obliged to perform
- 22:08 - Rhiannon’s advice for anyone experiencing vocal issues
- 24:20 - Did Rhiannon doubt being a singer and has she ever considered a change in career?
- 26:36 - Does Rhiannon have a favourite country from touring on the cruise ships?
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Rhiannon Herridge:YouTube Instagram Facebook
- Help Musicians UK
- Vocal Rehabilitation - Dane Chalfin
- Silversea Cruises
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In this episode, Beth Roars talks to MOBO nominated Gospel Singer Sarah Téibo. Beth and Sarah chat about how to juggle a busy work and family life whilst still creating music with passion. They also get to grips with how to deal with criticism, the difference between leading worship in church compared to performing gigs and address the question - is it ever too late to start a career in music?
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Episode Highlights
- 01:14 - What was Sarah Téibo’s worst job ever?
- 01:51 - What was Sarah’s journey into music and why did she want to sing?
- 02:41 - How did singing in Church shaped Sarah’s musical journey?
- 03:20 - Is it possible to start a career in music later in life?
- 04:24 - Has Sarah Téibo had any doubts about her music?
- 05:15 - Dealing with criticism and surrounding yourself with the right people
- 07:59 - Juggling a full time job around her music trying not to take on more than she can handle
- 09:20 - Finding balance
- 10:18 - What is it to be a worship leader in church and how is it different to music industry gigs?
- 13:33 - What are Sarah’s primary musical influences and which cultures has she drawn from to find her own sound?
- 15:20 - Why does Sarah use the phrase “Die Empty” as an inspiration?
- 17:51 - Beth asks if Sarah has any advice for any aspiring independent artists out there
Resources Mentioned:
- Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon
- Sarah Téibo: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify
- Afrobeat Music
- Ribbons in the Sky - Stevie Wonder
- Keep Walking Album - Sarah Téibo
- PRS , PPL - music royalty collection
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In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth chats to Classical Crossover Soprano, Joanna Forest. Joanna is the first independent artist to hit number one on the classical music charts and is the winner of the 2019 Future Classic Women Awards. She talks to Beth Roars about her struggle with cancer, why she transitioned from musical theatre to making her own music and the importance of musical education.
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Highlights
- 01.05 - What was Joanna’s worst ever job?
- 02.10 - What forms of education and training has Joanna had?
- 03.33 - How did Joanna discover her desire to be involved in classical music?
- 04.26 - The importance of being musically versatile?
- 04.56 - Joanna Forest describes how her battle with breast cancer aged just 21 affected her confidence
- 07.08 - Joanna speaks about her journey back into acting after her operation
- 07.48 - What made Joanna decide to sing as herself as opposed to as a character?
- 08.22 - Joanna talks about the process of organising a charity gig with CoppaFeel
- 08.45 - Breaking the mould and deciding to do something different
- 09.06 - What kind of challenges did Joanna Forest face as an independent artist?
- 10.55 - What advice does Joanna have for other indie artists who want to release their music?
- 11.18 - Beth and Joanna discuss finding your audience and the people who resonate with your work and the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people
- 12.45 - How does Joanna remain motivated?
- 13.53 - Does Joanna Forest have a vocal routine she uses to prepare?
- 14.13 - The importance of having faith in yourself
- 17.28 - Joanna talks about working with children and watching them enjoy singing and classical music
Resources Mentioned
- Beth Roars: YouTube Instagram Twitter Patreon Website
- Joanna Forest: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website
- Joanna’s Album: The Rhythm of Life
- CoppaFeel!
- Les Mis - Éponine Cossete
- Phantom of the Opera
- Louise Dearman
- Novello Theatre
- Richard Wilson
- Peter Pan - Cliffs Pavilion - Shane Richie
- Palace Theatre - Paul Potts - Joe McEldry - Jessie Wallace - Frances Ruffelle - Rhydian Roberts - Shayne Ward - Kingsland Road
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Shaw’s Corner outdoor theatre
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