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 hereLike her Facebook Page hereCheck out the Alter Ego Chamber Opera hereThis 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 our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Alize Francheska

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 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 our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Evan Bradley

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    YouTube   Spotify 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 to tell us what kind of music you want to hear next. Hear the original Sillyheart version of Change Scares Me here. Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Najwa Parkins

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. 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. 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. 31:30 Cycling on South Street (Sean on flute, ukulele, and percussion, Dave on bass and percussion) 35:16 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum (no guest)

This month we welcome NYC-based composer, music director, pianist, orchestrator, and podcaster Anthony De Angelis! We talked about what jobs we'd have in an alternate universe, what Anthony likes about doing what he does, and about juggling the silly and serious aspects of his career and personality. We also collaborated on a story for Sean's other podcast Not Movies and the latest episode of that show, Who Stole Henry Winkler provides some fun (but absolutely not necessary) backstory for one of the pieces we present here.  Anthony's Links: Website - LMAYAQ Podcast - Instagram This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged by Anthony Deangelis and Dave Trum (Anthony sequenced all the midi and Dave added sound clips and synth) 00:13:15 Enjoy The View from The Prince's New Pet (Music by Anthony DeAngelis, Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna) 00:25:20 The Permanent Style by Anthony De Angelis and EJ5000, additional vocals by The Gregaman 00:41:34 Strawberries Tonight by Anthony De Angelis 00:57:18 When I Meet The Fonz - by Anthony De Angelis and Sean Arawjo (Piano by Anthony, Flute and Saxophones by Sean, Drums and Bass by Dave, Vocals by Dan Pardo) ***Misophonia Warning***Mouth Sounds Ahead***Alert*** 01:22:56 Improvisation 1 (Anthony, Sean, and Dave: Mouth Sounds) 01:24:30 (Mouth Sounds End) 01:32:02 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged by Anthony Deangelis and Dave Trum (Anthony sequenced all the midi and Dave added sound clips and synth) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Anthony De Angelis

This month we get to know Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Jordan Gillis from Balitomore, MD! We improvised together, played one of his reggae originals, and talked about a range of topics. We learned about his influences, practice habits, background, and what he loves about making music full time.  Jordan's Website        Jordan's Facebook Brittany Lewis This episode includes: 0:00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Jordan Gillis (Jordan on guitar, Dave on bass, Sean on drums) 0:00:56 Don't You Ever from 1000 Miles Acoustic by Jordan Gillis 0:19:37 Improvisation 1 (Jordan on guitar, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute) 0:30:53 Original Reggae song by Jordan Gillis (Jordan on guitar and vocals, Dave on bass, Sean on drums, guitar, and tenor sax 0:44:15 Improvisation 3 (Jordan on guitar, Dave on bass, Sean on flute) 0:56:22 Improvisation 2 (Jordan on acoustic guitar, Sean on flute, Dave on percussion)   Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!    

Jordan Gillis

Composer/Performer/Host of the Boghouse (among many other things!) Melissa Dunphy welcomes us into her historic Philadelphia home to create some unique and beautiful sounds this episode. We talk about her long and circuitous journey to get where she is today, her compositional process, the current state of classical music, and her plans for the future.  MelissaDunphy.com  The Boghouse Podcast This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Melissa Dunphy (Melissa on Theremin, Dave on Percussion, Sean on Bottle and Toy Piano. Two separate takes were superimposed to create this version of the theme) 00:12:27 Under Ground (Melissa on Vocals and Toy Piano, Dave on Stylophone Beat Box, Sean on Ukulele) 00:23:31 Improvisation 1 (Melissa on Theremin, Sean on Flute, Dave on Found Percussion and Typewriter) 00:42:07 Improvisation 2 (Melissa on Viola, Dave on Stylophone Beat Box, Sean on Flute) 00:57:43 Improvisation 3 (Melissa on Viola, Sean on Flute, Dave on Found Percussion) 01:14:36 Improvisation 4 (Melissa on Stylophone and Vocals, Dave on Stylophone Beat Box, Sean on Ukulele) 01:18:01 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Melissa Dunphy  Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Melissa Dunphy

Choir director, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and music advocate Ben DiPette schools us on the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania education system. Ben draws on personal experience and talks passionately about the positive impact the arts have on students. And we made a bunch of fun, silly, and weird music!  This episode includes: 00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Ben DiPette (Ben on drums and alto sax, Dave on keyboard, Sean on flute and percussion) 10:01 School Choice Blues (Ben on vocals and alto sax, Dave on djembe, Sean on banjo ukulele, washboard, bass drum, and hi-hat) 27:36 32 Years (Ben on vocals and keyboard, Dave on bass, Sean on drums, guitar, and tambourine) 42:44 Improvisation (Ben on drums, Dave on keyboard, Sean on flute) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Ben DiPette

Multi-instrumentalist songwriter Geoff Giordano stops in this month to jam and talk about his writing/producing process, his upcoming album Ultrafauna, and his compulsion to keep making music! Geoff's Fourth World Radio Site    Fourth World Radio Facebook      This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Geoff Giordano (Geoff on guitar, Dave on drums, Sean on flute, bass, and percussion) 00:11:40 Ultrafauna written, recorded, and mixed by Geoff Giordano 00:31:39 Game of Thrones Main Title Theme by Ramin Djawadi (Geoff on guitars, Dave on drums, Sean on flute, bass, and percussion) 00:43:38 Glitchcraft by Geoff Giordano (Geoff on guitars, Dave on bass, Sean on drums, tenor sax, and valve trombone) 00:52:58 Sean & Dave & Geoff Make [Jethro Tull] Music (Geoff on guitar, Dave on bass, Sean on flute and drums) 01:03:14 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Geoff Giordano (Geoff on guitar, Dave on drums, Sean on flute, bass, and percussion) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Geoff Giordano

This month we feature guest artist/producer, Stephen Kokas of Sketch Studio! We talk about the music industry, pop production techniques and trends, and then dive into making some hip hop music, a first for this podcast! More of Stephen's music: Sketch Studio BandCamp This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Stephen Kokas (Stephen on vocals, keyboard, production, Sean on flute, Dave on BGVs) 9:37 Geronimo (Stephen on vocals, keyboard, production, Sean on flute, Dave on drums) 22:14 Friendzone by Stephen Kokas featuring Jamall Anthony, Justin Aries and J. Mouzon 24:33 Woah Woah Woah [clip] from All You Can Do by Watsky 31:19 Dynasty of Destiny by Zorro Gato, C-Hann, and Amanda Jo : Video Link! 42:54 Something Like That (Sean on beatbox flute, Dave on Bass, Stephen on keyboard, production) 52:29 Heroes & Villains from One Letter Shor by Stephen Kokas Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook!

Stephen Kokas

Pianist, Arranger, Transcriptionist, Music Director, host of Pardo's Turn, and old friend Dan Pardo joins us this month! We talk about his musical life and the projects he's involved in and improvise five very diverse sounding pieces.  Dan's Website Pardo's Turn Limericks of Resistance This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on alto sax) 00:10:02 Improvisation 5 - Bluesish (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on beatbox flute) 00:21:39 No One Is Alone (Sondheim) arr. by Dan Pardo (Live performance from Ethnic Chameleons concert) 00:24:06 Coffee Break (Loesser) arr. by Dan Pardo (Live performance from How To Succees At Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theater 00:35:04 Improvisation 4 - Expansive and Lyrical (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute) 00:52:26 Improvisation 2 - Goofy and Dynamic (Dan on slide whistle, Sean on flute, Dave on tin can, water flasks, and emergency blanket) 01:12:37 Improvisation 3 - 6/8 Clusterfuck in Dm (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe and percussion, Sean on flute) 01:28:49 Improvisation 1 - Peaceful then Groovy (Dan on piano, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute) 01:42:15 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave on bass, Sean on alto sax) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook! And if you like us, please tell your friends! 

Dan Pardo

World-renowned flutist, composer, inventor, and pedagogue Robert Dick joins us this month to improvise and talk about his recording process, his musical path, what he's been listening to lately, making a living by being creative, and lots more!  Explore more of Robert's music, books, and his Glissando Head Joint at RobertDick.net This episode includes: 00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Robert Dick (Robert on vocals, Sean on flute, Dave on percussion) 09:35 Choose "Beuy's Blues" at Sue's by Robert Dick, Uli Johannes Kieckbusch & Alfred Zimmerlin from their 2017 album @ 22:54 Improvisation (Robert on flute with Glissando Head Joint, Sean on flute, Dave on tin can and flasks) 39:39 Improvisation (Robert on bass flute and vocals, Sean on flute) 01:00:30 Improvisation (Robert on bass flute, Sean on flute, Dave on djembe) 01:21:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Robert Dick Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review on iTunes, and like us on Facebook! And tell your friends! 

Robert Dick

Singer, songwriter, activist, and all-around fun human Nellie McKay joins us this month in the first of our three episode run recorded in NYC! We had a blast talking about her musical process and stylistic evolution, our pets, the Poconos, David Byrne, and life in general. We also improvised and wrote some brand new music together. Check out all of Nellie's music and catch her live if you can!  Links: Nellie's Official Website - Nellie's Twitter This episode includes:  00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Nellie McKay (Nellie on vocals, ukulele, and percussion, Sean and Dave on percussion) 08:13 My Romance by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart from Sister Orchid (2018) 21:06 This is Not the Year (for Mistletoe in the Workplace) by Sean Arawjo (Nellie on Vocals, Dan Pardo on vocals and piano, Dave on bells, Sean on vocals, guitar, uke, bass, drums, winds, and percussion) 27:17 Pigeon Love by Nellie McKay, Sean Arawjo, and Dave Trum (Nellie on vocals, ukulele, and claps, Sean on flute, guitars, drums, and claps, Dave on bass and claps) 38:10 Improvisation (Nellie on piano, Dave on djembe, Sean on flute)  54:42 S&DMM Theme feat. Nellie McKay (Nellie on vocals, ukulele, and percussion, Sean and Dave on percussion) 54:56 Identity Theft by Nellie McKay from Obligatory Villagers (2007) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review on iTunes, and like us on Facebook! And tell your friends! 

Nellie McKay

We talk about how excited we are for our upcoming New York trip and announce our next three guests: Dan Pardo, Robert Dick, and Nellie McKay!! This episode also includes: 07:27 Cincinnati Scrap (excerpt) by Dave Trum 09:56 Flute and Udu Duo (Sean & Dave) 13:23 Flute and Electric Guitar Duo (Sean & Dave) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review on iTunes, and like us on Facebook! And tell your friends! 

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Our guest this month, Tara Toms has been fascinated by sound her entire life and has spent the last several years exploring it in every way she can. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and free improviser, she releases solo music and also fronts a band called Weird Year. Find more by following the links below! This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Tara on vocals, kalimba, and electronics, Sean and Dave on percussion) 00:10:09 Improvisation 1 (Tara on vocals and electronics, Dave on bass, Sean on flute) 00:23:38 Improvisation 2 (Tara on vocals and electronics, Dave on bass, Sean on percussion) 00:36:49 Molasses (Tara on vocals and guitar, Sean on bass and drums) 00:47:24 Luna Moth (from Weird Year's upcoming album) 01:03:08 Sorry I'm Always Late (Tara on vocals and guitar, Sean on percussion) 01:04:55 S&DMM Theme feat Tara Toms Links: Weird Year Bandcamp Cata Mountain Mouth Bandcamp Tara Toms Bandcamp Darksoft

Tara Toms

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