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Moving Music

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Moving Music
Moving Music interviews musicians, and those in the music industry, about the film or album that most influenced them. Listeners peek into the intimate and emotional conversations resulting from the inspiration of these art forms. Our aim with this effort is to affect and influence the way people think and feel through artistic collaboration.
Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:09:00 +0000
Episode 47: Chris Steberl - "Amadeus"

Director Milos Forman is in rare company with two Best Picture films. Moving Music now looks into his 2nd, "Amadeus". No matter the century, time offers proof that some are just simply born with it. Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could imagine, interpret, and then paint fantastical pictures for ears that would bend minds. To the dismay of his contemporaries, he bypassed the stage of protégé as the prodigy of his time; he only lived 35 years. Many were appalled by his early immature approach to musical art, yet none could deny the opulent result; composing works that others couldn’t as they hugged tradition. However, fame did not come to him until well after his death. Only Milos could bring this story of jealousy, competition, and genius into focus.

While Chris Steberl would admit he didn’t always see the guitar path, it’s a certainty that Van Halen caught his young radar. Years later, the film "Amadeus" would shape the direction his guitar yearned to take him. Chris is one of this city’s most respected guitar virtuosos. Whether as a band’s six stringer, a studio musician, or collaborating for his "Project Alcazar" original work, his quest to compose a fantastical picture echoes from past genius. Please join us for an hour as we reveal his motivations, thoughts, and how he got that Cookie Monster guitar.

TC

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:09:00 +0000
Episode 46: Jimmy King - "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"

Those born after us believe the restrictive experience of 3 TV sources to be ridiculously arcane. In that world, you watched the calendar for certain traditional viewings. "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" was the mother lode event for many. It has signaled the start of "the holidays" each year since 1974, when it first aired that Thanksgiving night. Gene Wilder's iconic portrayal of the eccentric Wonka is original, yet still tied to the language and spirit of Roald Dahl’s book. This cautionary musical parable is entertaining and poignant. There are very few films like it.


Moving Music had just launched our first episode. Wanting to celebrate, Ty and I went to that night's Martini Affair event at Turtle Creek Tavern in Columbus, OH. It was a party within a party, and the brain behind it was Jimmy King. Now they are well known as THE wedding band, on top of being a celebration staple. In our efforts to sit with each member, we have made our way to Jimmy. I won’t give away what you can hear in this discussion. However, as you listen to his story, you’ll feel like getting up and getting it right.


TC

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:13:19 +0000
Episode 45: Joe Viers - "Waiting for Guffman"

Sometimes you just have to laugh. When it's all going crazy or wrong, a bit of humor can prove proper medicine. With “Waiting for Guffman”, Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy present a film that produces snot bubbling giggles through its entirety. Using a mockumentary style, they allow hilarious "improv" comedy to shape this story of Community Theater gone so wrong that it's right.

There has been no better friend to the podcast than Joe Viers. Our dialog has been deep and oracular. Each vertically moving conversation becomes a living treasure. I study Joe's results, which expands my trade craft comprehension as an editor. Recording and shaping is what we do; cutting away the small pieces to reveal what was always inside the raw material. As a person, there is no more giving soul than Joe. His studio, Sonic Lounge, was built to shape the vision of others. Once again, Moving Music lifts the curtain to present our favorite technical wizard, Joe Viers.

TC

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:51:28 +0000
Episode 44: Bill Foley - "Glory"

"Glory" is a pertinent choice for Bill Foley’s 2nd film. They’re both great, but first I have to deal with the pandemic and racial controversies in the room. I habitually push through trauma and drama in real time, then deal. However, this routinely reflective rehab is in my current face. Admitting a profound affect as an artist does peel back a sensitive layer. The conflict and loss is intense and I am on my knees. 2020 has taken an unexpected course and we will adapt our original plan (as we have many in the vault). Each episode is designed to be relevant and timeless, even as life changes. This isn’t easy, but the process yields a desired result through shared composition that I can’t deny. It’s all that I can do in this life to reveal what I am about. Moving Music is a connecting bridge through the chronicle of another‘s personal story. We need each other. Like Ali said, "Me, We !!"

Bill’s 2nd film choice, "Glory", comes at this very poignant moment. His love of history, particularly the Civil War, has inspired me. Over the last 3 decades, I have learned so much about how to be, from my Fort Hayes brother Bill. He has helped teach me empathy for others, acceptance of what can’t be changed, and that love always wins. He often has been exactly what I needed, when I needed it. His voice lives within me and he still teaches me comprehension. Please, step inside with Moving Music once again as we reconvene with Bill Foley about "Glory", and everything else.

TC

Fri, 29 May 2020 20:08:54 +0000
Episode 43: Sean Carney - "Dracula (1931)"

In 1931, talking pictures had found their monster voice with Bela Lugosi as "Dracula". The combination of his visual style and speech cadence helped lift his vampire off the screen. Many believe this iconic performance was the best of his life.

I had seen Sean Carney play multiple times and recognized a familiar "Fort" professionalism. When I learned that he was Fort Hayes alum, I was not surprised. His playing has a distinct style and he has a flare for stage fashion. We sat with many of Sean's peers and now it’s his turn. Once again, Moving Music sits with "Fort family" to discuss a film, music, and life.

TC

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:24:49 +0000
Episode 42: Will Newsome - "Xanadu"

Xanadu? Yes, Xanadu. Even as a huge glorious flop, it still influenced the early 80’s style. For kids, this film seems like another world, animated and glowing. After we agree it’s not a great movie, the adult in us can look past the circus to see the lesson. It’s a teaching spectacle that survives as a musical guilty pleasure for many.


Moving Music is responsible for relationships that transcend the project. Our brotherhood with Will Newsome advanced at the same time he lost his brother. We open our fourth year drenched in the emotion that balance demands. For every high, there will be a low. This is your invitation behind the scenes, as friends hold counsel and try to help each other grow.

TC

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:47:56 +0000
Episode 41d: TC and Ty - "The Previous Fifteen"

It was September 2016 and I had been wrestling with myself all summer. I couldn't crack the combination to my own mind. Only when I cut myself out did the door to Moving Music open. These are stories that belong to other people. I realized my part was to be the steward of the diary, not the author. Ty Barnes has proven to be the best partner for this odyssey.


The path didn't always jump off the page. This project demanded to drive its own course as we, at times, struggled with definitive direction. We have held close to the spirit and allowed our guests to guide us through their journey. These last two years have brought tears and laughter as the evolution shaped our purpose. I am filled with gratitude for every guest, and every person who would listen to their narrative. Thank you all. Here's to year four…

TC

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:38:04 +0000
Episode 41c: TC and Ty - "The Previous Fifteen"

As we round 3rd base towards home in this retrospective, I am reminded of all the tragedies we pushed through in these last 2 years. At times, it was our developing Moving Music fraternity that gave us focus.

Jimmy Mak shares his love of writing for the laugh, Matt Mees explains "The Righteous Groove", Dr. Phill Wilson teaches beyond the classroom, Mark Rhodes speaks of musical collaboration, and Kelly Bowman proves there is victory beyond just survival.


TC

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:44:19 +0000
Episode 41b: TC and Ty - "The Previous Fifteen"

This discovery continued through our next 5. Our identity evolved as our process shifted. There were real growing pains as we, at times, fought the changes. Moving Music was now in new territory without a map. We laughed and cried our way to an understanding.

Jennifer Milligan helped us feel for the world, Robert McFarland finds passion through collaboration, Joe Viers taught us that it isn't always so serious, Bill Foley gave us a new perspective on life, and Missie Tong reminds us that it is okay to change paths. We were learning while living through personal tragedies.

TC

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:03:57 +0000
Episode 41a: TC and Ty - "The Previous Fifteen"

These episodes yielded the vision that would start our evolution. It didn't come easy, but we recognized something was happening here. As we look back over our last 2 years, I feel overwhelming gratitude for how these artists entrusted Moving Music. While each has a connection to their film choice, we look between the lines and highlight the discussion within the conversation.

Shaun Booker delivers wisdom filled insight, Jess Hanks gave an actor's perspective, Eric Gnezda coaches and teaches, Jason Kroninger inspires us to defeat self-imposed obstacles, and Paul Cunningham reminds us to always offer a kind hand. We certainly had started a paradigm shift in these first 5 of "The Previous Fifteen".

TC

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:04:16 +0000
Episode 40: Kelly Bowman - "Sling Blade"

Not often does a script deliver like "Sling Blade". Some messages in the film are obvious, while others require multiple screenings. The genius of the writing is its simplicity. The complication is the audience. I won’t spoil it here, but just try not finding yourself somewhere inside the parable.

Kelly Bowman is the definition of perseverance. A professional who is genuinely dedicated to the tasks she takes on. Her roles include survivor, mother, writer, singer, entrepreneur, psychic, and friend. She has lived a clandestine past, as only a few knew her story, until now. Moving Music peels back each layer as we dive into her life, career(s), and love for the arts.

TC

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:00:56 +0000
Episode 39: Mark Rhodes - "The Jerk"

In the summer of 1982 I was playing Atari when I heard grand laughter coming from the living room. Not wanting to miss out on the joke, I ran into the room to find everyone in stitches and "The Jerk" on HBO. The original Saturday Night Live cast were comedy pioneers, and many, like Steve Martin, found their work climbing into the film world. "The Jerk" is humor at its finest, and one of the first from that group.


Mark Rhodes is one of the great surprises for me in this Moving Music journey. When we met, the first thing I noticed was his infectious laugh. Mark is a unique comedy and musical talent, so it is no surprise that Steve Martin and "The Jerk" was an influence. It has been a while since our last sit down in episode 3, so Ty and I felt it was time for another. We also, as is our custom on the 2nd sit, get to hear an original song.

TC

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:32:29 +0000
Episode 38b: Dr. Phill Wilson - "Spartacus"

Stanley Kubrick is the Holy Grail for most modern film makers. It has been said that one of his films is like ten from any other director. The film of our focus, "Spartacus", furthered his reputation for being meticulous and unrelenting. This gladiator turned freedom fighter story influenced many long after Kubrick’s passing. It also smuggles in many social messages.

Missing a consistent "father", I would have been lost without the composite of benevolent men like Dr. Phill Wilson. I learn from him with every interaction. He taught this student that life is collaboration. "We all have a purpose and a part to play" he would say. An accomplished performing artist who could teach from first-hand experience, this humble man would give many a true North on the compass of life. As a Fort Hayes Theater Instructor, he sang, acted, and taught his way into our minds and hearts. Moving Music is proud to present this 2 part discussion with Dr. Phill Wilson.

TC

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:37:41 +0000
Episode 38a: Dr. Phill Wilson - "Spartacus"

Stanley Kubrick is the Holy Grail for most modern film makers. It has been said that one of his films is like ten from any other director. The film of our focus, "Spartacus", furthered his reputation for being meticulous and unrelenting. This gladiator turned freedom fighter story influenced many long after Kubrick’s passing. It also smuggles in many social messages.

Missing a consistent "father", I would have been lost without the composite of benevolent men like Dr. Phill Wilson. I learn from him with every interaction. He taught this student that life is collaboration. "We all have a purpose and a part to play" he would say. An accomplished performing artist who could teach from first-hand experience, this humble man would give many a true North on the compass of life. As a Fort Hayes Theater Instructor, he sang, acted, and taught his way into our minds and hearts. Moving Music is proud to present this 2 part discussion with Dr. Phill Wilson.

TC

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:49:24 +0000
Episode 37b: Matt Mees - "The Wizard of Oz"

PART 2

In 1939 Hollywood had its greatest year. Ten years into The Great Depression, the population had a grand love affair with a movie that journeyed beyond reality. Through the years, it has been proven timeless as a children’s story, a philosophical metaphor, and as a musical influence. To many of us, it represents all that was pure during an innocent time. “The Wizard of Oz” is perhaps the most viewed film in history and the subject of our current focus.

I like vertical conversations that reach for purpose rather than horizontally chasing its tail. Just after our time with Jason Kroniger, I had such a conversation with Matt Mees. Jason was headed to Florida with Matt’s daughter, Melissa, to start a new life together. During the farewell party, mister Mees and I had an elevated and revealing conversation. I knew he was perfect for our purpose. Please join us for this 2 part episode with longtime Columbus artist, Matt Mees.

TC

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:03:07 +0000
Episode 37a: Matt Mees - "The Wizard of Oz"

PART 1

In 1939 Hollywood had its greatest year. Ten years into The Great Depression, the population had a grand love affair with a movie that journeyed beyond reality. Through the years, it has been proven timeless as a children’s story, a philosophical metaphor, and as a musical influence. To many of us, it represents all that was pure during an innocent time. “The Wizard of Oz” is perhaps the most viewed film in history and the subject of our current focus.

I like vertical conversations that reach for purpose rather than horizontally chasing its tail. Just after our time with Jason Kroniger, I had such a conversation with Matt Mees. Jason was headed to Florida with Matt’s daughter, Melissa, to start a new life together. During the farewell party, mister Mees and I had an elevated and revealing conversation. I knew he was perfect for our purpose. Please join us for this 2 part episode with longtime Columbus artist, Matt Mees.

TC

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:59:46 +0000
Episode 36: Jimmy Mak - "Horse Feathers"

What’s funny? It’s subjective, right? Before television, before movies, traveling vaudeville acts carried the same humor from coast to coast. When motion pictures (later with sound) showed up, these acts became recorded history. The Marx Brothers packaged their brand of vaudeville humor inside this cinematic Trojan horse. These brothers, each displaying a unique character, did it with unmatched genius. “Horse Feathers” is a film I still laugh with to the point of snot bubbles. It’s debatable whether this film could be made today given a certain perpetually “offended” audience, but it was done yesterday and it’s damn funny.


It has been over 20 years since I met Jimmy Mak. I was a live TV director and he was a budding writer with Shadowbox Live. Jimmy has the challenging task of writing comedy for today’s kind of funny. To know the Marx Brothers is to know brother Mak. Through the years their influence has shown up in his work. I was not surprised when he chose to share his fondness for their film “Horse Feathers”. Moving Music invites you to listen as we discuss Marx Brother humor, Shadowbox Live, and life.

TC

Sat, 04 May 2019 20:00:06 +0000
Episode 35: Missie Tong - "The Decline of Western Civilization part 2: The Metal Years”

I would race home after school to watch a half hour of 80’s metal music on MTV every day. The REAL good stuff was on a weekend night going into the morning hours. I saw some of the most amazing music videos of my life. Then, out of nowhere, 80’s metal seemed to “jump the shark”. The sound, the look, and the quality began to dive. Nothing was new, the genre didn’t evolve, and it all grew wider not taller. Director Penelope Spheeris held up a mirror to the sunset strip scene in “The Decline of Western Civilization part 2: The Metal Years”. She examined the over-the-top results of this metal decade.

When a person exhibits an eye for capturing the essence of a moment I take notice. Missie Tong has that ability. Her photography actually speaks; it says words, a thousand of them. She tells whole stories through this visual medium. I wanted to know her narrative. Moving Music sat with her and discussed everything from 80’s metal, her effort as a drummer, her marriage to Jeff, to those pictures worth a thousand words. Buckle up buttercup as we ride into “The Decline of Western Civilization part 2: The Metal Years”.

TC

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:40:41 +0000
Episode 34b: Bill Foley - "Gettysburg"

PART 2

It has been said the hardest fought battles are those among brothers. By mid-19th century America this national sibling scrap reached fever pitch. In 1993, “Gettysburg” was the most ambitious attempt to depict the battle that changed the tide of our Civil War. I watched it on the big screen with big tears in my eyes. I have walked that battlefield and wondered how I might have died. This movie takes you there.

Bill Foley has been a close Ft. Hayes brother since we met at the Funny Bone in 1989. Through the years our lives have weaved and we share a grand love of Civil War history. He took me to where this film was made and helped me understand. Walking the battlefield with Bill is truly rewarding. His music takes you on a Rock’n’Roll journey and you yell out “Oh my god I love that song”. He taught me how to be in this professional artistic world. Moving Music welcomes you into this candid dialog with Bill Foley about work, life, and his passion for the film “Gettysburg”.

TC

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 13:58:22 +0000
Episode 34a: Bill Foley - "Gettysburg"

PART 1

It has been said the hardest fought battles are those among brothers. By mid-19th century America this national sibling scrap reached fever pitch. In 1993, “Gettysburg” was the most ambitious attempt to depict the battle that changed the tide of our Civil War. I watched it on the big screen with big tears in my eyes. I have walked that battlefield and wondered how I might have died. This movie takes you there.

Bill Foley has been a close Ft. Hayes brother since we met at the Funny Bone in 1989. Through the years our lives have weaved and we share a grand love of Civil War history. He took me to where this film was made and helped me understand. Walking the battlefield with Bill is truly rewarding. His music takes you on a Rock’n’Roll journey and you yell out “Oh my god I love that song”. He taught me how to be in this professional artistic world. Moving Music welcomes you into this candid dialog with Bill Foley about work, life, and his passion for the film “Gettysburg”.


TC

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 13:55:25 +0000
Episode 33b: Joe Viers - "The Shawshank Redemption"

PART 2

Hope through hopelessness can mean the difference between life and death. Those who give hope and help to others are among our best. “The Shawshank Redemption” is such a story. While poorly received in the theaters, it became the next year’s video rental hit. It rose to the top as the uplifting tale about one’s decision to “get busy living, or get busy dying”. A powerhouse script crafted from a Stephen King effort, this film defies the chains of despair and defines true freedom.


Joe Viers is the name I kept hearing. The stories of how he helped others realize their musical identity became commonplace. I had heard the results of his influential creations, but never really sat with the man. There are several local artistic gems this city offers, but none quite as unique as Mr. Viers. His pride is in the collaborative effort. Never seeking credit, he selflessly helps others realize their own voice and vision. It seems fitting that “The Shawshank Redemption” is his film. Moving Music is proud to offer this 2-part sit down with Columbus icon, Joe Viers.


TC

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:43:26 +0000
Episode 33a: Joe Viers - "The Shawshank Redemption"

PART 1

Hope through hopelessness can mean the difference between life and death. Those who give hope and help to others are among our best. “The Shawshank Redemption” is such a story. While poorly received in the theaters, it became the next year’s video rental hit. It rose to the top as the uplifting tale about one’s decision to “get busy living, or get busy dying”. A powerhouse script crafted from a Stephen King effort, this film defies the chains of despair and defines true freedom.


Joe Viers is the name I kept hearing. The stories of how he helped others realize their musical identity became commonplace. I had heard the results of his influential creations, but never really sat with the man. There are several local artistic gems this city offers, but none quite as unique as Mr. Viers. His pride is in the collaborative effort. Never seeking credit, he selflessly helps others realize their own voice and vision. It seems fitting that “The Shawshank Redemption” is his film. Moving Music is proud to offer this 2-part sit down with Columbus icon, Joe Viers.


TC

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 14:57:47 +0000
Episode 32: Robert McFarland - "Back To The Future"

1985 was the summer of MTV. The “Pepsi generation” celebrated the heat with Miami Vice, Live Aid, and an unprecedented number of music video styled films. Released on July 3rd, the music of “Back to the Future” had claimed its summer soundtrack role. With a mix of wondrous technology, pop music, and our fascination with time travel, this movie cemented its spot in ‘80s lore.


Robert McFarland is a child of the ‘80s. Like most teenagers, he couldn’t wait to watch MTV. The muscle of “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the 1950’s staple “Johnny B. Goode” assisted in Robert’s musical awareness. It planted the seed that years later would become his fantasy turned reality. With a collaborative spirit Robert brought fellow artists along for his own recorded journal. Simply titled “Rock N Roll”, his double album was crafted as a shared experience. Now, Robert McFarland reveals his ongoing connection to the film that moved him, “Back to the Future”.


TC

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:57:28 +0000
Episode 31: Jennifer Milligan - "The Fifth Element"

Martin Scorsese talked about film makers, at times, smuggling social messages within their work by artistic design. In 1997, Director Luc Besson crafted such an effort. ”The Fifth Element” flew under the radar and served a commentary purpose questioning war and corporate culture. Each viewing reveals a layer previously missed. Presented in a science fiction format, this movie does have many teachable and cautionary lessons.


Fort Hayes alumni are everywhere. We stick together, help each other, and come together often. Jennifer Milligan graduated three years before Ty and I, but “The Fort” kinship was undeniable as we discussed “The Fifth Element”. She lives, loves and plays music with her husband, Pascal, in France. We caught up with her during the American leg of her tour and this conversational journey is emotional and revealing. Moving Music is proud to bring you this inside glimpse of Jennifer Milligan.

TC

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:11:47 +0000
Episode 30: Paul Cunningham - "The Crow"

We continue our quest for what happens when we die with this episode. “The Crow” furthers my romance with the role of the revenant; a soul that was put down so brutally that it cannot rest until things are set right. Known for the tragic loss of actor/martial artist Brandon Lee during production, this film is eerie yet reassuring. If merciless cruelty befalls us as we pass, is it really possible to gain divine justice? This story explores that avenging fantasy that so many believe is possible.

Paul Cunningham is a name I kept hearing during our 1st year. His need for creative expression opened the media avenues of photography, film, and video in addition to music and sound. As I watched and listened to his art, I realized Paul’s talent must have a unique story behind it all. His personal music interest, and this film choice, told me his personal narrative straddled both pain and perseverance. Please join us as Paul reveals himself and his connection to “The Crow”.

TC

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:49:31 +0000
Episode 29: Jason Kroninger - "The Lost Boys"

In the heat of the 1987 July sun, “The Lost Boys” came to the theater. Dripping with MTV swagger, it melted screens nationwide, while continuing a string of successful, ‘80’s music video influenced films. That same year, I had become a very pop culture aware future Ft. Hayes student. While flawed, as a pop vampire film, it has grown to iconic status with a soundtrack that bleeds. It’s a great ride, somewhat predictable, but cool as hell… or maybe even cooler.


What can I say, Ft. Hayes changed many lives. I have run into so many of my Ft. Hayes kin that I truly believe we are our own force. Jason Kroninger graduated after Ty Barnes and I, but we hold to the same ethic that is, well, Ft. Hayes. I have had many conversations with Jason over the years, but this is the first time on record. He is an amazing 2 and 3 dimensional artist. Providing a very unique, industry insider perspective on this film, Jason reveals his craft, as well as himself. Please sweat the heat of “The Lost Boys” with us.

TC

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:51:35 +0000
Episode 28b: Eric Gnezda - "The Sound Of Music"

PART 2

Who hasn’t seen “The Sound of Music”? It’s on TV several times a year on multiple networks. In fact, this Sunday, it’s being re-released in the theaters. Did you sing the songs in school? Maybe you got a part in your High School play. What could be more iconic than this film etched into our memories? It defies introduction, so I won’t try. But, if you haven’t seen it, well you’ll want to after this episode.


I learn something with every interaction I have with Eric Gnezda. Somewhere in our minuscule time together he finds a way to bend my viewpoint on life. His writing, music, speaking, radio, and television background fascinates and inspires me. I know Ty Barnes feels this even more than I. As promised, we sit down with Eric to discuss the vision for “Songs at the Center” and his relationship with Ty, art, music, Stev Guyer, and this iconic film “The Sound of Music”.

TC

Tue, 22 May 2018 21:38:13 +0000
Episode 28a: Eric Gnezda - "The Sound Of Music"

PART 1

Who hasn’t seen “The Sound of Music”? It’s on TV several times a year on multiple networks. In fact, this Sunday, it’s being re-released in the theaters. Did you sing the songs in school? Maybe you got a part in your High School play. What could be more iconic than this film etched into our memories? It defies introduction, so I won’t try. But, if you haven’t seen it, well you’ll want to after this episode.


I learn something with every interaction I have with Eric Gnezda. Somewhere in our minuscule time together he finds a way to bend my viewpoint on life. His writing, music, speaking, radio, and television background fascinates and inspires me. I know Ty Barnes feels this even more than I. As promised, we sit down with Eric to discuss the vision for “Songs at the Center” and his relationship with Ty, art, music, Stev Guyer, and this iconic film “The Sound of Music”.

TC

Fri, 11 May 2018 22:11:23 +0000
Episode 27: Jess Hanks - "Audition"

Every once in a while you see a movie that grabs you and burns its way through your mind. “Audition” is one of those films for me. I hadn’t seen it until now and I know I won’t forget it. It’s a Japanese love story that turns into a psychological thriller, which takes a horror twist, just to end up a love story at the end. Films like this don’t come around often, and this one leaves an imprint.


Jess Hanks is an artist with several platforms. He studied acting and spent the necessary time in New York City to learn and shape the craft. His vocal abilities are on display as one of the two singers for “The Martini Affair”. He also writes and plays original music. I first met him while celebrating the inaugural Moving Music release. When asked, Jess didn’t hesitate to name “Audition” as one of the movies that moved him. Please join us for a unique film and artist.


TC

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:27:09 +0000
Episode 26: Shaun Booker - "August Rush"

Sometimes we find needed inspiration from the most simple of concepts. Music connects us. That is the comforting truth that the film “August Rush” carries. With an “Oliver Twist” like tale, we go through a child’s journey to find his parents, and the parent’s journey to find purpose.


In 2007, amid personal struggles, “August Rush” was a ray of hope and the positive motivation Shaun Booker needed to persevere. Since that time, Shaun has become an international artist and teaches the language of music to new students, young and old. It’s been over a year since our last Moving Music conversation, so we settled back, and dove into the movie that showed up for her just in time.

TC

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:50:57 +0000
Episode 25b: TC and Ty - First Year Retrospective

Part 2

In October of 2016, I reached out to an old Ft. Hayes brother about a project I had wrestled with for over a year. Ty Barnes and I sat down to discuss what would become Moving Music. We now come together to examine how this idea has evolved. In two parts we review and celebrate our first year of 24 episodes. There have been many surprises and we are humbled, beyond words, by what every guest has given us. What started out as a quest to find my artistic self again has turned into the most important collaborative effort of my life. Moving Music not only brought me artistic purpose, but also the lives and stories of other artists who have struggled to find their way. In the second part of this retrospective you will hear from all of our first year guests. Please join us now as we celebrate Moving Music and reveal our future plans.


TC

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:39:26 +0000
Episode 25a: TC and Ty - First Year Retrospective

Part 1

In October of 2016, I reached out to an old Ft. Hayes brother about a project I had wrestled with for over a year. Ty Barnes and I sat down to discuss what would become Moving Music. We now come together to examine how this idea has evolved. In two parts we review and celebrate our first year of 24 episodes. There have been many surprises and we are humbled, beyond words, by what every guest has given us. What started out as a quest to find my artistic self again has turned into the most important collaborative effort of my life. Moving Music not only brought me artistic purpose, but also the lives and stories of other artists who have struggled to find their way. In the second part of this retrospective you will hear from all of our first year guests. Please join us now as we celebrate Moving Music and reveal our future plans.


TC

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:15:17 +0000
Episode 24: Elliot Twelvetrees - "Wings of Desire"

In 1998 the film “City of Angels” told the story of an angel who shed immortality in favor of the woman he was guarding. Unaware it was a remake; Moving Music brings me the original. Set in Germany before the fall of the wall, we follow this angel into an awakening, as he indulges his “Wings of Desire”.


Directing live television brought many surprises to me. That is how I met the wonderful artist, Ms. Elliot Twelvetrees. She walked into the studio in 1998 and performed in a beautifully distinctive way. Never forgetting that day, I held onto my predilection for her Moving Music interview. This conversation reveals her brave quest for a broader understanding. Join us, as we discuss the film that moved her, “Wings of Desire”.

TC

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:17:18 +0000
Episode 23: Bob Hite - "Boyhood"

Every once in a while somebody comes up with an amazing, unique idea for a movie. Richard Linklater designed such an effort by filming the story of a child’s broken home life for 12 consecutive years. The crew and cast signed on for the duration. Continuity in actors and technical aspects assist in the tale of a family just trying to heal and grow up. Whether it’s from a parent’s or child’s path, most can find themselves in this film. “Boyhood” is a movie many of us lived.


I met Bob Hite when he, and Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker, played music on a live TV show I directed in 1998. We both ran across each other at Tom’s memorial service last year. Ty knew him as a brother in Tom’s “Prodigal Sons”. Bob chose the intensely personal “Boyhood” when asked to interview with us. I came to this discussion from the boy’s perspective; Bob came at it from the father’s. This is a Moving Music invitation to peek in and listen to how this film affected us both.

TC

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 18:02:15 +0000
Episode 22: Chuck Oney - "The Warriors"

The drive-in played kids movies first, and then the “grown up” movie would show. From the backseat of the car, while I pretended to sleep, I caught glimpses of a movie I wasn’t supposed to see. This tale of a gang, fighting their way back home astonished me. In future years, it became a film I could not turn off once it began. “The Warriors” is certainly a movie of it’s time. Set in New York, and colorfully told, it revisits the Greek narrative of “soldiers” battling just to see the sun rise, on their own turf.

We once again welcome the vibrant Chuck Oney. As old live television buddies, we give a light-hearted look at a film that didn’t, and won’t ever, win any awards. However, “The Warriors”, is a guilty pleasure Chuck and I share. We also debut our new “Harker Segment”, named after Thomas P. Harker, aka “The Ukulele Man”.


TC

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:45:43 +0000
Episode 21: Donna Mogavero - "Secretariat"

Every Kentucky Derby begins with the hope for a Triple Crown winner, of which there have only been 12. The greatest of these may very well have been Secretariat. I am a romantic about the sport, and have great affection for the horses involved. Behind Secretariat’s immense heart is a resilient lady who refused to give up on her dream. Penny Chenery fought family and foe alike to win her race, and ensure her horse could run his. The legend continues to be immortalized with the film “Secretariat”.

In 1990, I first saw Donna Mogavero perform at the Continent in Columbus on a muggy August night. I have seen her play many times since, and loosely worked with her during my years as a live television director. Donna is a savvy artist with unique experience and writing ability. Her music comes from the heart as she bravely opens up to her audience. We have never really sat and talked, until now. Her soulful love of animals, particularly horses, is reflected by her film choice. She also tapped into my passion for horse racing with the movie that moved her, “Secretariat”.

TC

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 02:08:08 +0000
Episode 20: Will Freed - "Crossroads"

The concept that a deal with the devil could lead to fame and fortune, based on talents lent to you, is not new. Hollywood has done it many ways at various times in cinematic history. However, with the soundtrack efforts of Steve Vai, Ry Cooder, and Arlen Roth, this one is noteworthy. “Crossroads” is a dark film exploring the legend and music of Robert Johnson. This movie begs the question, once a deal of this kind is consummated, can it be reversed?

Shaun Booker had been talking about her collaboration with Will Freed. After some examination, I had to get his interview. He’s a hell of a musical soul with a take on everything from the blues to the nation’s drug problem. Music flows through him like water climbing down the Mississippi River. His film choice spoke volumes and the insight was refreshingly new, yet somehow vintage. Take a Delta blues trip with us, as we discuss the movie that moved Will Freed, “Crossroads”.
TC

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 02:35:03 +0000
Episode 19b: Todd Greer - "U2: Rattle and Hum"

PART 2

There were few theatrically released concert films in the 1980s, and none that were embraced like U2’s “Rattle and Hum”. While watching the trailer in the theater, I got the same goose bumps Todd Greer recalls and had to see it upon release. It was pure bliss, even to this heavy metal lovin’ teenager. This film delivers both a visual and musical punch with a lot of heart. At times angry, but also with a hopeful tone, as you watch you feel like you are a part of their movement. MTV had made us aware of U2. Now, only two years removed from their groundbreaking Live Aid performance, they peeled back the surface. This revealed how four guys from Ireland became one political voice, preaching against social injustice and for change. To this day, U2 remains purposely focused.

Todd Greer came to us through Chuck Oney. Their musical ensemble caught my attention, and when Todd released “Kaleidoscope Mind” after forming tOd and the BAD IDEAS, I certainly noticed. Moving Music has always been about collaboration and great discussion. Once again, I am blown away by the generosity of the person sitting in the chair across from me. Todd reveals his quest for purpose and the drive to move forward in music. Please join us for this two part verbal jam session as we dive into the movie that moved him, U2’s “Rattle and Hum”.

TC

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +0000
Episode 19a: Todd Greer - "U2: Rattle and Hum"

PART 1

There were few theatrically released concert films in the 1980s, and none that were embraced like U2’s “Rattle and Hum”. While watching the trailer in the theater, I got the same goose bumps Todd Greer recalls and had to see it upon release. It was pure bliss, even to this heavy metal lovin’ teenager. This film delivers both a visual and musical punch with a lot of heart. At times angry, but also with a hopeful tone, as you watch you feel like you are a part of their movement. MTV had made us aware of U2. Now, only two years removed from their groundbreaking Live Aid performance, they peeled back the surface. This revealed how four guys from Ireland became one political voice, preaching against social injustice and for change. To this day, U2 remains purposely focused.

Todd Greer came to us through Chuck Oney. Their musical ensemble caught my attention, and when Todd released “Kaleidoscope Mind” after forming tOd and the BAD IDEAS, I certainly noticed. Moving Music has always been about collaboration and great discussion. Once again, I am blown away by the generosity of the person sitting in the chair across from me. Todd reveals his quest for purpose and the drive to move forward in music. Please join us for this two part verbal jam session as we dive into the movie that moved him, U2’s “Rattle and Hum”.

TC

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:11:29 +0000
Episode 18: Andy Kuhar - "Singles"

How did you meet the love of your life? Are you still seeking? Did you love someone just to find out they were not “the one”? What kind of comical events or crisis brought you to know a personal connection? Is there really someone for everyone, and how do we find that one soul that completes us? Will that person accept us just how we are? Set in the backdrop of the 90’s Seattle grunge scene, Cameron Crowe’s film “Singles” explores the awkward or unlikely circumstances that allow for these fateful possibilities.

Jeff Tayama sent Andy Kuhar to us, and I could not have had a better time jawin’ with him. Andy has a keen sense of 90’s grunge and it comes out in this interview. He has played drums for several bands and taken his music passion on tour from city to city. We threw back a few brews, and I got to see this film through his eyes while reminiscing. It felt like two dudes just having a great discussion. We invite you to crack an adult soda and listen as we kick off this next Moving Music episode with the film “Singles”.

TC

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 01:50:56 +0000
Episode 17: Tom Harker - "The Ukulele Man"

To say Moving Music was affected by the passing of Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker would be understating reality. You never anticipate editing words from a person no longer around to hear it in the body. We took a week off to breathe and think. What we came up with, we believe, is appropriate and tender enough to feel right. I have long wanted to get Ty in the other chair for an interview and this seemed like a good start. Between the two of us, it is him most affected by this afterlife graduation. In weeks ahead we will resume our format as you have come to know it. For this moment in time, please join us in our Captain Tom Harker’s life celebration.


TC

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:17:28 +0000
Episode 16: Tom Harker - "Five Easy Pieces"

It has been said, each one of us has a gift. These endowments are unique and just as an orchestra collaborates to yield great music, so it should be in our daily encounters. This film, “Five Easy Pieces”, illustrates one man’s struggle to see his gift as a gratuity rather than a cursed burden. Many of us struggle in this way, so instruction is needed. We now offer to you, in a teaching effort, Mr. Tom Harker’s words, as we all attempt to reconcile gift and acceptance.

O Captain! My Captain!

Tom Harker meant the world to me. He was a father figure, a mentor, a confidant, a rebel, a partner in crime, my fearless leader, a supporter, an inspiration, and a friend. Tom gave me the book, “The Velveteen Rabbit” and he told me I was real and that was damned important. I did not know what he meant by that proclamation or his gift of the book. Who was the Boy and who was the Rabbit? Tom is the most real man I ever met. I am proud to have worked closely with him for years and to have been the other half of his “Dynamic Duo”. So please join me in listening to his inspirational words about music, movies, and life.

TY

It took 15 episodes to get to this moment, but it’s here and it begs revelation. Moving Music, in grand part, is about leaving something behind for posterity. The audience will change, but the message will remain personal and exclusive. For me, it has been about the one most important lesson I have learned so far in life; you need people. Ty and I could not do this alone. We need every person who has, or will agree to interview about the precious influences that led them to discover a gift or endure the artistic hard times. I think perhaps that is why Tom Harker starts a band with the name “Tryin’ Times”. It’s not the times but the people who comfort each other through those times that matter. I only worked with Tom on 3 occasions, but I actually learned so much. Now, just one more time, Moving Music is humbled and proud to offer the Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker interview about “Five Easy Pieces”.

TC

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:51:42 +0000
Episode 15b: Will Newsome - "Eddie and the Cruisers"

PART 2

Chances are you have been affected by an artist that burned out, rather than faded away; the bright promise of a star that quickly emitted too much light. The pain kept within an artist that influenced the rise can assist in the fall. But what happens when an artist is smothered by expectations and not allowed to evolve? When Eddie Wilson from our next film, “Eddie and the Cruisers”, takes the chance to expose his progression only to be rejected, his solution to the dilemma creates a mystery decades in the making.

The day Moving Music launched its first episode with Shaun Booker, Ty and I wanted to share a drink and a good time in celebration. We met at the Turtle Creek Tavern on an unusually warm February Friday night. The band playing that night, The Martini Affair, left me wanting to interview them all. Fourteen episodes later Will Newsome, the guitarist for that band, sits down with us for an epic two part discussion on life, the business, and his film that moved him, “Eddie and the Cruisers”.

TC

Rated PG

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:02:44 +0000
Episode 15a: Will Newsome - "Eddie and the Cruisers"

PART 1

Chances are you have been affected by an artist that burned out, rather than faded away; the bright promise of a star that quickly emitted too much light. The pain kept within an artist that influenced the rise can assist in the fall. But what happens when an artist is smothered by expectations and not allowed to evolve? When Eddie Wilson from our next film, “Eddie and the Cruisers”, takes the chance to expose his progression only to be rejected, his solution to the dilemma creates a mystery decades in the making.

The day Moving Music launched its first episode with Shaun Booker, Ty and I wanted to share a drink and a good time in celebration. We met at the Turtle Creek Tavern on an unusually warm February Friday night. The band playing that night, The Martini Affair, left me wanting to interview them all. Fourteen episodes later Will Newsome, the guitarist for that band, sits down with us for an epic two part discussion on life, the business, and his film that moved him, “Eddie and the Cruisers”.

TC

Rated PG

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:50:54 +0000
Episode 14: Trace Marie - "What Dreams May Come"

What happens when we die? Death will come to us all, so I am sure the answer has interest. Many look to religion and faith for answers, while others insist on scientific enlightenment. The truth is nobody really knows until you get there. How does suicide affect that path? Introduce that to the equation and the answers turn into more questions. Do soul mates actually exist? Trace Marie from the band Blue Level chose the film “What Dreams May Come” to illustrate her point of view.

It was Jeff Tayama that sent Trace Marie to us. He wanted to know what her film would be. I’ll be damned if she didn’t pick a hard movie for me to examine. It is with kid gloves that I touch this one. You may learn a little about me, but I assure you, Trace Marie holds nothing back. Her bond with her husband clearly influenced this choice. As musical soul mates that collaborate to create art, their story lends to her perception. Get a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy as she explains how “What Dreams May Come” moved her.

TC

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:00:11 +0000
Episode 13: Brendan Michna - "The Hudsucker Proxy"

It is said that American corporate hierarchy views it as fertilizer that’s good for growth, but often it’s really crap that stinks. True artists are rarely comfortable in such environments. Every company wants you to believe they are “outside the box”, but most are jailed squarely inside. A lack of vision and flexibility cause many to fade. Ironic that they call on artists to create marketing, yet shun the independence that makes great art. “The Hudsucker Proxy” is a reminder of how corporate America can suck the identity out of you.

Brendan Michna and I met as he engineered lights for the 2015 HighBall on High St. I was on a “day in the life of downtown Columbus” photography exercise and seized the opportunity to make a friend. We exchanged pleasantries, spoke briefly, and then returned to our artistic craft. Some grand time later, we found ourselves on Thurman Café bar stools talking about local arts. An exchange of contact info gave me the chance to reach out once Moving Music found footing. Here are two behind the scenes blokes, articulating the drudgery of the corporate life we strive to avoid, and the quest to minimize the manure.

TC

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:47:06 +0000
Episode 12: Jeffrey Tayama - "The Breakfast Club"

Who were you in high school? Did you hang out back with the hoods, or have practice every day as a jock? Was it prepping for college that drove you, or just trying to survive while navigating a tough domestic life? Did you have a friend, teacher, or coach that affected you? Are we doomed to accept the stereotypes tendered by others? What can we learn from this study of “The Breakfast Club” with Jeff Tayama? We might find, just maybe, “each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal.”

Jeff Tayama and I met 19 years ago on that same live tv show I have mentioned so many times. At the start, it was live at 7:00 am, so Jeff and gang showed up in pajamas. The band, Cleopatra Grip, literally played in their underwear, providing humor and levity to live broadcasting pressure. Since then, Jeff and I have seen each other at Comfest and other concert venues. I have seen him play guitar several times with various artists. His sound is true and comes from the heart. His choice of film is special to me on numerous levels. Take the hour long journey into 1985 as Jeff Tayama reveals how the movie “The Breakfast Club” moved him.


TC

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 22:23:49 +0000
Episode 11: Tom Harker - "The Matrix"

Prisons, walls, glass ceilings, and even pacifiers all have one thing in common, they are devices of control. On Moving Music, we have discussed liberating from even the self-imposed chains that bind. “The Matrix” stunned me in April of 1999 as I sat there watching this theme play out in a whole new visual way. The Wachowski‘s first installment in this series was mind blowing and right on target with its message. What I am sure was a metaphor for what society has become, "The Matrix" found a contemporary audience to spread its warning. This film changed the way we received the message.

Oh Captain! My Captain! Where do I begin? It is not exaggerating to say that Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker has been like a Father to me. From the early 2000’s to now, every moment I have spent with Tom I have learned something. As I began to perform music with him I could see a rare depth in thinking through the songs he wrote. It is easy to guess that he was a teacher by the gentle way he deals with everyone he meets. We have performed across state lines and in small pubs in Columbus, using every opportunity to interpret life together. This movie choice gives The Ukulele Man a device to further teach us all about an alternate way of thinking, and living.

TY

I met Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker during a live televison show that I directed in 1998. He set up in the corner of the studio with his ukulele and sang “Pee Wee, Where Have You Gone?” and I laughed until I almost peed! He has a comical way of writing about the most serious stuff. With songs like “Jesus Chrysler”, “Pea Green Boat”, and “King of the World” he, at times, holds a mirror to those who refuse their own reflection. His writings carry an honest introspective message that continues with his movie that moved him, “The Matrix”.


TC

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 14:45:00 +0000
Episode 10: Mike Hockenberry - "Gladiator"

I have long romanticized the role of the revenant. A person, normally dead or near death, who is allowed to remain on the Earth to right a wrong, then slips away into the afterlife. Hollywood has borrowed from this theme several times. From Brandon Lee’s “Crow” to Leonardo DiCaprio’s “Revenant” and well before, audiences have taken this journey with fascination and wonder. The revenge story of “The Count of Monte Cristo” with only the remuneration of things set right. In a tale that surely, at some point in the past must have happened, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe craft a spectacle of a film that achieves this homage. “Gladiator” won 5 Academy Awards including best picture and best actor for Crowe.


You might say Mike Hockenberry and I have held perspective from behind the local music curtain. We officially met through a mutual friend in the 90s, however I would frequent the music rehearsal space that he owned off Rich Street, MMS studios, in the late 80s. While my experience took me into live tv and music production, Mike would install equipment and engineer for many in the local scene. He now owns and operates a business that assists other performing artists in their presentation. Through sound and lighting he engineers a setting that yields many stories. When I recently turned the subject to movies that moved him, Mike had one that rose above the rest. It seems he too was fascinated with the revenant role and chose the film “Gladiator”.

TC

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:47:30 +0000
Episode 9: TJ George - "Jacob's Ladder"

We all dream when the unconscious brain takes over while we sleep. This dream state carries us through a nonlinear world that changes at the will of our own mind. Our hopes, fears, disappointments and desires are explored without inhibition. If it is this way while we live, what happens as we take our last few breaths? How does the mind react to dying? Do we dream, and if so, is it only about regrets or memories? Is it possible to live another lifetime of altered reality within those last few moments we still breath? In 1990, Adrian Lyne directed a film, “Jacob’s Ladder” that would explore these questions in a very surreal fashion. I watched it in the theater and left asking these questions for the first time in my life.


TJ George is a local artist who has written music for television and film. As a singer/songwriter he performs locally in Columbus and has been on “Songs at the Center” with host Eric Gnezda. When writing and performing he collaborates often. I asked him to take part in Moving Music and his film of choice got my attention immediately. TJ had seen “Jacob’s Ladder” and asked himself those same questions I had. Buckle up as we take you on a journey of the mind’s eye, and explore what happens when we die.

TC

Fri, 26 May 2017 16:20:30 +0000
Episode 8: Chris Shaw - "Garden State"

Raise your hand if you know somebody who is or has been on psych meds. Ok, you can put your hands down. That was almost everybody; why? Is it that so many people are unbalanced? Could it be possible that many are over medicated and over prescribed? Are we running from issues or does the medication help us “balance” our response to the rest of the world? The answers may not be what we want to hear but to make the inquiry seems, at least, responsible.
Burke and Amy, from the Columbus! Something New podcast, reached out to us about speaking with Chris Shaw from the Topher James and Biscuit Brigade band. He had interviewed with them and it seemed like a good fit for Moving Music. Chris Shaw chose a movie that confronts the delicate balance between over prescribing psychological medication and healing the affected. Presented as a coming of age story with a solid soundtrack, “Garden State” delivers an examination that is honest and telling. Here is our review and discussion about the film and his music.
TC

Sat, 13 May 2017 04:25:10 +0000
Episode 7: Chuck Oney - "A Hard Day's Night"

Is it possible to overstate the affect the Beatles continue to have on music, art and life? I can’t imagine so. It can literally be measured by life before and after you genuinely procure their music. John, Paul, George, Ringo, and producer George Martin changed everything. They were the lyrical voice of a whole generation and wrote the living soundtrack other artists aspire to. There will never, ever be another era of its kind. The Beatles advanced the process by which music is written, recorded and received. The writing duo of McCartney and Lennon is the blueprint by which modern music is crafted. It is so beautifully aligned in world history that without it means we live in a different world. The Beatles are eternal art. The beginnings of this wonderful moment in time were captured by director Richard Lester in the movie “A Hard Day’s Night”.

Chuck Oney and I met while working at the same TV station in 1998. He was deep into his music and the daily work we both were challenged with. Our working relationship would be only several months brief, but in live TV some moments live beyond their time value and we got to know each other. Since those days, he has won an Ohio Music Award for Best Rock Song and 3 Emmy Awards for his work on WOSU PBS local show “Broad and High”. When I caught up with him recently I had to ask what his most influential movie would be. Without a moment’s hesitation he passionately exclaimed “The Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night”. My mind leapt as I realized we had another grand artistic connection. Here now, for you to witness our testimonial are The Beatles…

TC

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:05:31 +0000
Episode 6: Matt Buchwalter - "Legend"

In the 1980’s there was a flurry of fantasy based movies that seemed to be in every theater, year round. From "Labyrinth" to "Willow" and in between, audiences just couldn’t get enough. Ridley Scott lent his talents to one such movie, “Legend”. Ridley showcased a young Tom Cruise, just before his brother, Tony Scott, gave him the lead role in “Top Gun”. "Legend" lived within the Tangerine Dream soundtrack that included Bryan Ferry and Jon Anderson from the group Yes. That soundtrack lifted "Legend" above other fantasy films for young viewers like Matt Buchwalter.
Matt and I met in the early 90s through mutual acquaintances. We had worked with a lot of the same musicians over the years and developed a dialog. His love for music gave him the ride of his life when he became the drummer for Shadowbox Live, where he held that role for over 20 years. When I asked what his film would be there was no hesitation from this self-proclaimed nerd. “Legend” remained in his conscience particularly for the music. It is a fun fantastical ride that takes you beyond this time and land. Moving Music explores the imagination of Matt Buchwalter as he explains how this film influenced him.
TC

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 23:46:17 +0000
Episode 5: Demari Faust - "Belly"

It was 1999, and Prince’s song became the year’s unofficial soundtrack as the party began. Computers had not yet made it through a new millennium and many people thought the world was going to end. The old prophesies of Nostradamus seemed to target 1999. Many movies leading up to this time event, including “Strange Days”, “End of Days”, “The Matrix”, “The Omega Code”, and “Dogma”, picked up on this theme. However, one film escaped my attention during the party. Hype Williams, the premiere hip hop music video director, fashioned a tale that combined a vague apocalyptic theme with a story right from the ‘hood. I can’t believe it took me this long to rediscover and watch “Belly”.

Demari Faust and I met just outside The Ringside Café in Pearl Alley the fall 2015. He was shooting a music video with another video artist, Mook. I patiently waited till the camera stopped, introduced myself, and continued a dialog with both of them. After hearing “Demmy’s” music I wanted his interview. When asked, he did not hesitate to reveal the movie that moved him, “Belly”. He has mad respect for Hype Williams, and committed this film to memory. I am thankful for the chance to see what I missed during the party of 1999. This latest offering of Moving Music comes with the sting of this story.

TC

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:22:44 +0000
Episode 4: Eric Gnezda - "The Longest Day"

We all have family we are born with, but what of the family we choose? Eric Gnezda is the older brother I chose. We met at a local Christmas Eve radio show in 1992 and have been locked in ever since. His determination to make a living at what he loved, music and songwriting, inspired me. Through the years, Eric has proven life is a team game. Always giving, always cheering for others. We have worked together dozens of times and he has lent a big brother hand to lift me up when I have fallen in life. As we traveled to and from gigs, our discussions ran the whole range of subjects and emotions. He guided me when I needed it the most. We have played music together, watched our children grow up, and bonded as brothers. We even have our own language with inside jokes. He has meant the world to me.

So, when Eric told me he wanted to reach the world through “Songs at the Center”, which now airs on over 150 PBS stations nationwide, I could not have been more proud. He has found a way to really help other artists express themselves through this project. The passion by which he does this is infectious and daring. He motivates others to reach within for answers, always encouraging collaboration. I read his written memoirs, spent hours talking with Eric and considered myself to know him very well.

Eric has been a personal inspiration for Moving Music, so I was thrilled when he agreed to be interviewed. My big brother and friend revealed things during this interview I did not know. His connection to “The Longest Day” was larger than life. As a boy, sitting with his father in a 1962 theater, he would get the lesson that lasted him a lifetime. Watching this epic film, personally guided by his father, left an indelible impression. TC and Eric have a discussion that left me wanting to know even more. If you have a seat belt, you better buckle it. This one is for my brother, Eric Gnezda, and his father.

Ty

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:16:57 +0000
Episode 3: Mark Rhodes - "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"

SOME ADULT LANGUAGE

Violent events of the last decade, and even longer, have made us skeptical on the direction of mental illness reform. What can be perceived as a threat from beyond actually lurks within the walls of what is known to us. A closer examination reveals a kaleidoscope of things we do not yet understand. If a wide net is cast, then what is to be done with those that don’t really fit into the bucket they are thrown in? Did we misunderstand, mislabel, misguide, mislead or do we just want to forget and ignore the hard truth? Are they walls we actually erected within ourselves? There is no one answer solution.

Our first Academy Award for best picture comes with this examination. Kirk Douglas purchased the script that became a Broadway play, and later, his son Michael, partnered with Saul Zaentz, to produce this 1975 best picture. Milos Foreman was the perfect director given his experience originating from a stifling Czech Republic communistic regime. Louise Fletcher and Jack Nicholson won Academy Awards as they portrayed a truly frightening, and very tangible story about the struggle for control; and the consequences for losing it.

Mark Rhodes and I actually, not kidding, met at his side job. We hit it off right away and realized we knew the same musicians and possibly had been around each other before. Our love of music and movies drove the conversation and his film selection was right in my wheelhouse. This interview was a dance of like minds hoping to point out the potential issues of mental health reform and the idea of control. Institutional control, and for that matter, control in general, should be examined, checked, and challenged. We even discuss our pets of the past, lest we forget. This collaboration is offered as the movie that moved Mark Rhodes.

In loving memory of Lando, Ringo, and most recently Ginger.

TC

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 21:40:52 +0000
Episode 2: Wade Barnett - "Purple Rain"

PG RATED

It was the summer of 1984, I was 13 and MTV was King. Miami Vice had not yet made its place on a Friday night TV schedule. Music videos were coming into their own as “mini movies”. An artist like none other kept peeking through and blurring the lines of Rock’n’Roll. Prince had written a story that was tailor made for a hungry MTV audience; He boldly presented a full length autobiographical film that played like a long form music video. The public ate it up and “Purple Rain” won an academy award for his effort. We all know how Prince made his way to stardom, and sadly, how he died last year. What remained hidden in plain sight is just how this affected other future artists like Wade Barnett. Wade is a blues guitarist who showed up on the local music scene, seemingly out of nowhere, and maintains a strong presence. I met Wade a few years ago in a cigar shop. For cigar lovers, it’s in part the conversation that occurs while smoking together that endears us to the shop. Wade and I began a dialog that took us right to Prince. This depiction of live music politics and the hidden private life of an artist seemed to make its way into his own artistic creed. As a musician and artist, he holds Prince in high regard. His passion for this film is certainly shared by many, but Moving Music reveals Wade’s personal bond with the iconic movie that moved him, “Purple Rain”.

TC

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000
Episode 1: Shaun Booker - "A Star Is Born"

In the mid 1990’s, I was a live television director and Shaun Booker was singing for two of the most serious working bands in Columbus, Ohio. When I heard her, I knew I was listening to a local gem with attitude. From that first collaborative live broadcast we developed a bond and a special working relationship. I have proudly watched, and listened, as she has become an international artist and vocal ambassador for this Columbus artistic community. She’s right, she is the blues. A combination of struggle, perseverance and confidence rides on top of her voice. Her interpretation of the blues demands attention. The only thing missing was deeper insight to her personal influences. I could not have a better start for Moving Music than with her. Shaun chose the 1976 movie “A Star is Born” specifically for the emotional connection she had to it in the 70’s and even now. It is a story that she has, in many ways, lived and certain aspects of the movie parallel her own experiences. You, the listener, are about to be in the room as she dives deep within herself to deliver further understanding.

TC

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:12:21 +0000
Episode 0

What is it about a movie or album that buries itself deep within our conscience? Almost everybody has one that moves them. For artists, the experience is often life changing. Before the opening score and fanfare of our 1st show, we wanted to give a sneak peek into Moving Music. This preview of intimate dialog represents what can be expected in coming episodes. So please allow Shaun Booker, Mark Rhodes, Eric Gnezda, Wade Barnett, Matt Buckwalter, Demari Faust, and Chuck Oney to borrow your ear for this special offering of Moving Music.

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:32:36 +0000
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