Sounds of the World

William Montgomery and Hillary Lester

Every week we will take off and travel to a new destination where we will discover some fascinating things about our musical world. Whether it is the classical world of London, the theater music of Japan, or the drums of Ghana, we will discuss pieces, important musical topics, and interview composers and song writers. Our world is a buffet of music and it is time to eat! We're an indie podcast, which means the two of us do all the work that goes into producing the show - that includes researching, recording, editing, and publishing episodes, working with advertisers, creating Patreon content and rewards, designing, sourcing and shipping merchandise, fixing tech snafus, maintaining the website and blog, social media, responding to listener emails...you name it! Sounds of the world has truly become a full-time job for us and we couldn't do it without your support! If you like the show and want to make sure your musical passport stays up to date and TSA approved, and your plates full of fascinating mental "food" please set up a recurring donation. We'd be eternally grateful! You can do this at this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b1eba219-2869-4000-a36d-a5873d9fb5d1/donations. Now get ready for some delicious servings!

  1. Episode 052 - Lucia Lucas - Adding Depth to Villains

    04/11/2022

    Episode 052 - Lucia Lucas - Adding Depth to Villains

    On todays episode, we interview world renown baritone singer, Lucia Lucas. We talk with her about her life, how she got into opera, studying french horn, and how being a transgender opera singer has added more depth to her portrayals of some of the greatest villains such as Don Giovanni. She also has some inspiring words for anyone feeling like they can’t be their true selves and the freedom they will have once they have had personal acceptance first.  Guest: Lucia Lucas Personal Links: Personal Website - www.lucialucas.com  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lucialucas.de Twitter - https://twitter.com/lucialucasde Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucialucas.de/  Hosts:  William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com  Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com  Special Guest: Abigail Montgomery  Become a Patreon: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Links for social media:  Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com  Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow Twitter - @SoundsoftheW Tik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast  © Sounds of the World Podcast 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

    57 min
  2. Episode 051 - Steve Marz - Loving Oneself and Finding Purpose

    02/14/2022

    Episode 051 - Steve Marz - Loving Oneself and Finding Purpose

    Today we talk with Steve Marz! Steve is a musician originally from Boston and making his way with some great songs. We talk about religion, the infamous Boston accent, the bands he played with, moving to Denver, being true to oneself, and being a performer in a pandemic world. We talk about being grateful during the hardest times and how music is one of the best forms of catharsis. Steve is a wonderful songwriter with his first album “Pathways” to be released soon after being recording in Chicago. His newest project “Night Routine” is in the demo phase but should be released soon.   Guest: Steve Marz Personal Links: Kitcaster Website - Kitcasters Insta Steve’s Instagram - Steve's Insta Night Routine’s Instagram - Night Routine's Insta Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P8K1VcrqR40dx2z4EQtdY Hosts:  William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com  Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com  Become a Patreon: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Links for social media:  Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com  Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow Twitter - @SoundsoftheW Tik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast  © Sounds of the World Podcast 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

    48 min
  3. Episode 049 - Team Louie - Tik Tok Cat Rapper

    01/31/2022

    Episode 049 - Team Louie - Tik Tok Cat Rapper

    Today we have a wonderful episode with the suddenly viral and extremely humble, Louie Benson, a.k.a. Team Louie. We discuss his attempted stand up comic career, how he got into music, his love for rap, his alter ego The Party Planner, and, ultimately, how overnight he became a viral sensation. Louie is an amazingly humble person and a complete crack up. We know that you will love this episode and he will definitely be someone that we look forward to hearing more from.  Guest: Louie Benson, a.k.a. Team Louie Personal Links: Tik Tok - @teamlouie Instagram - @teamoflouie Twitch - m.twitch.tv/TeamLouie  Twitter - @TeamLouie YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamofLouie Venmo - @TeamLouie  Hosts:  William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com  Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com  Become a Patreon: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Links for social media:  Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com  Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow Twitter - @SoundsoftheW Tik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast  © Sounds of the World Podcast 2021 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

    1h 13m
  4. Episode 048 - Alex Millar - Self Made is a Toxic Myth

    01/19/2022

    Episode 048 - Alex Millar - Self Made is a Toxic Myth

    We are back with another amazing episode and inspiring interview with the Tik Tok star and core figure to the band Vattica, Alex Millar. Today we talk to Alex about life, music, and Tik Tok video success. Alex is best known for the segment, Self Made is a Toxic Myth, where Alex debunks the American myth that if you work hard enough you will make it to the top of the music world by yourself. Alex is inspiring, and truly gets Hillary and I going about helping out our musical world and treating it more like a community rather than a "boys club". We hope you enjoy the episode and remember to reach back for someone that wants to also succeed in their field. Guest: Alex Millar Personal Links: Website - https://www.alexmillar.com/   Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@vattica  Hosts:  William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com  Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com  Become a Patreon: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Links for social media:  Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com  Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow Twitter - @SoundsoftheW Tik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast  © Sounds of the World Podcast 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

    59 min
  5. Episode 045 - Anthony Parker a.k.a. Wordsmith - Combining Hip-hop and Classical Music

    08/09/2021

    Episode 045 - Anthony Parker a.k.a. Wordsmith - Combining Hip-hop and Classical Music

    Today we are in Baltimore speaking with singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and all around inspiration Anthony Parker, a.k.a. Wordsmith. We speak to him about being a military child, writing hip-hop music that is relatable for those that haven't grown up in the quintessential neighborhoods, using your position for positive change, and much more. Anthony also drops volumes of knowledge on us about music, life, and in general. We also speak with Anthony about his collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, James Lee III, and Marin Alsop. This would produce an amazing piece that was premiered on June 19th, 2021, as a celebration of Juneteenth. So check out the knowledge and be inspired by Wordsmith! Guest: Anthony Parker a.k.a. Wordsmith Personal Links: Website - https://wordsmithmusic.com/  NURevolution - https://nurevcamp.com/ Link for the premiere with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onxDLtkNY54  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAm4J1u0JIu_D9DhuWAHkSA Hosts:  William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com  Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com  Become a Patreon: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Links for social media:  Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com  Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow Twitter - @SoundsoftheW Tik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast  © Sounds of the World Podcast 2021 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

    1h 9m
5
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Every week we will take off and travel to a new destination where we will discover some fascinating things about our musical world. Whether it is the classical world of London, the theater music of Japan, or the drums of Ghana, we will discuss pieces, important musical topics, and interview composers and song writers. Our world is a buffet of music and it is time to eat! We're an indie podcast, which means the two of us do all the work that goes into producing the show - that includes researching, recording, editing, and publishing episodes, working with advertisers, creating Patreon content and rewards, designing, sourcing and shipping merchandise, fixing tech snafus, maintaining the website and blog, social media, responding to listener emails...you name it! Sounds of the world has truly become a full-time job for us and we couldn't do it without your support! If you like the show and want to make sure your musical passport stays up to date and TSA approved, and your plates full of fascinating mental "food" please set up a recurring donation. We'd be eternally grateful! You can do this at this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b1eba219-2869-4000-a36d-a5873d9fb5d1/donations. Now get ready for some delicious servings!