https://simplecast.com The Hope Littwin Podcast Composer, Ceremonialist Hope Littwin in conversation with the world's most beloved Musicians and Theologist. 2023 The Hope Littwin Podcast en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:48:35 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:48:47 +0000 https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com The Hope Littwin Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ddb297fa-d1ed-4910-affc-5d592e7aadb6/4846ac91-7451-4f3c-8747-5b0f676b6954/3000x3000/the_hope_littwin_podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Composer, Ceremonialist Hope Littwin in conversation with the world's most beloved Musicians and Theologist. Hope Littwin true https://feeds.simplecast.com/W45feFh9 music, artists, music history, music interview, music podcast, musician, musicians, singer Hope Littwin hopelittwin@gmail.com 2093ec9b-db40-42b2-9fac-494633e01cfe The Looks Far Woman Aliya Ultan — cellist, composer, singer, community builder — joins Hope from the hollers of eastern Kentucky, a beautiful conversation follows.

They talk about what conservatories won't tell you, why the box-checking version of a music career is a trap, and what it actually costs to be a woman in underground art-making. About mushrooms, animal medicine, the year of the horse, streaming, scarcity, and choosing the slow road.

And at the center of it all: what does it mean to live your art — not perform it, not sell it, but live it?

Aliya's new album Looks Far Woman drops June 26. Release show at Roulette Intermedium, NYC, June 24.

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:48:35 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-looks-far-woman-I3JLXW3w Aliya Ultan — cellist, composer, singer, community builder — joins Hope from the hollers of eastern Kentucky, a beautiful conversation follows.

They talk about what conservatories won't tell you, why the box-checking version of a music career is a trap, and what it actually costs to be a woman in underground art-making. About mushrooms, animal medicine, the year of the horse, streaming, scarcity, and choosing the slow road.

And at the center of it all: what does it mean to live your art — not perform it, not sell it, but live it?

Aliya's new album Looks Far Woman drops June 26. Release show at Roulette Intermedium, NYC, June 24.

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]]> The Looks Far Woman Hope Littwin 01:39:32 In conversation with Aliya Ultan: Cellist, Composer, Singer, and Community Builder on Appalachia, the music industry, what conservatories won’t teach you, and why the long road is the only road worth traveling. Recorded April 17, 2026. Hope in Kuala Lumpur; Aliya in the hollers of eastern Kentucky. In conversation with Aliya Ultan: Cellist, Composer, Singer, and Community Builder on Appalachia, the music industry, what conservatories won’t teach you, and why the long road is the only road worth traveling. Recorded April 17, 2026. Hope in Kuala Lumpur; Aliya in the hollers of eastern Kentucky. aliya ultan, diy musicians, music interviews, kentucky holler true full 4 2 f39d418e-1378-41ba-9e44-f96d277a2049 Spring Equinox Egg Meditation In this episode, Hope guides listeners through the ceremony she led at the Salt House in Hopewell, New Jersey,  a healing space where she was invited to build a series of gatherings for a community experiencing overwhelm and creative stagnation. 

This episode includes:

  • Opening the 4 Directions — an elemental invocation honoring East/Air, South/Fire, West/Water, and North/Earth
  • The Equinox / Threshold — a meditation on the energy of the Spring Equinox, balance, and what is emerging in your life
  • The Egg Meditation — a somatic, symbolic guided meditation using an egg as a living symbol of renewal, rebirth, and what is quietly beginning in you

How to Prepare If you'd like to go all in, have a physical egg ready to hold during the Egg Meditation. If not, choose any object that carries personal symbolic meaning around rebirth or new beginnings.

About Hope Hope Littwin is a musician, composer, and ceremonialist currently completing her PhD in Music Composition at Princeton University, where she is also interning at the Center for Theological Inquiry. Over the last year, she has traveled extensively gathering practices, philosophies, and experiences around ritual, ceremony, and music. This podcast is her way of making that body of work accessible.

Mentioned in This Episode

  • The Salt House, Hopewell, New Jersey
  • Creative Fire Retreat
  • Spring Equinox ceremony and its energetic significance

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]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2026 02:30:54 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/spring-equinox-egg-meditation-yQW6Tim4 In this episode, Hope guides listeners through the ceremony she led at the Salt House in Hopewell, New Jersey,  a healing space where she was invited to build a series of gatherings for a community experiencing overwhelm and creative stagnation. 

This episode includes:

  • Opening the 4 Directions — an elemental invocation honoring East/Air, South/Fire, West/Water, and North/Earth
  • The Equinox / Threshold — a meditation on the energy of the Spring Equinox, balance, and what is emerging in your life
  • The Egg Meditation — a somatic, symbolic guided meditation using an egg as a living symbol of renewal, rebirth, and what is quietly beginning in you

How to Prepare If you'd like to go all in, have a physical egg ready to hold during the Egg Meditation. If not, choose any object that carries personal symbolic meaning around rebirth or new beginnings.

About Hope Hope Littwin is a musician, composer, and ceremonialist currently completing her PhD in Music Composition at Princeton University, where she is also interning at the Center for Theological Inquiry. Over the last year, she has traveled extensively gathering practices, philosophies, and experiences around ritual, ceremony, and music. This podcast is her way of making that body of work accessible.

Mentioned in This Episode

  • The Salt House, Hopewell, New Jersey
  • Creative Fire Retreat
  • Spring Equinox ceremony and its energetic significance

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> Spring Equinox Egg Meditation Hope Littwin 00:12:08 Hope Littwin guides you through one of the ceremonies she led at the Salt House in Hopewell, NJ for the Spring Equinox, including an Opening of the 4 Directions, a reflection on the threshold of the Equinox, and her original Egg Meditation. Whether or not the equinox has passed, the themes of rebirth, creative emergence, and sitting with what is quietly beginning in you are timeless. Grab an egg if you have one, find a quiet space, and allow yourself to be guided. Hope Littwin guides you through one of the ceremonies she led at the Salt House in Hopewell, NJ for the Spring Equinox, including an Opening of the 4 Directions, a reflection on the threshold of the Equinox, and her original Egg Meditation. Whether or not the equinox has passed, the themes of rebirth, creative emergence, and sitting with what is quietly beginning in you are timeless. Grab an egg if you have one, find a quiet space, and allow yourself to be guided. creative fire, circle ceremony, sound healing, ritual, ceremony, phd, spring equinox, meditation, guided meditation, new beginnings, ceremonial music, rebirth, princeton, salt cave, egg meditation true full 3 2 88134e17-c716-4837-abd4-d45da99fc6c9 Nurturing Creativity What this episode covers

I. Beauty as a fundamental human need

Theaster Gates' Stony Island Arts Bank, and the idea that a healthy creative ecosystem is one where we are all artists — not a pyramid with a few at the top.

 

II. Beware the seduction of the archive

Why archives alone cannot cultivate community and why the "you had to be in the room" experience is irreplaceable. A meditation on dialogue, presence, and the sensual world.

 

III. Artistic linguistics

The artist as translator and wisdom keeper. Language as an early technology. How Hope's collaborations at Princeton pushed her toward a new language of musical leadership.

 

IV. Sanctuary Studios

Hope's vision for a school and production company rooted in community, social-emotional pedagogy, and the belief that people support what they create.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:34:12 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/nurturing-creativity-2rS1niyG What this episode covers

I. Beauty as a fundamental human need

Theaster Gates' Stony Island Arts Bank, and the idea that a healthy creative ecosystem is one where we are all artists — not a pyramid with a few at the top.

 

II. Beware the seduction of the archive

Why archives alone cannot cultivate community and why the "you had to be in the room" experience is irreplaceable. A meditation on dialogue, presence, and the sensual world.

 

III. Artistic linguistics

The artist as translator and wisdom keeper. Language as an early technology. How Hope's collaborations at Princeton pushed her toward a new language of musical leadership.

 

IV. Sanctuary Studios

Hope's vision for a school and production company rooted in community, social-emotional pedagogy, and the belief that people support what they create.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> Nurturing Creativity Hope Littwin 00:17:32 In this special episode, Hope reads her essay exploring one of her deepest convictions: that beauty is not a luxury, but a fundamental human need. Drawing on the work of artist Theaster Gates, marine ecologist Enric Sala, and thinkers from Anne Bogart to Pauline Oliveros, Hope weaves together a vision of creative ecology, one where we are all artists, and where community is the true medium. In this special episode, Hope reads her essay exploring one of her deepest convictions: that beauty is not a luxury, but a fundamental human need. Drawing on the work of artist Theaster Gates, marine ecologist Enric Sala, and thinkers from Anne Bogart to Pauline Oliveros, Hope weaves together a vision of creative ecology, one where we are all artists, and where community is the true medium. music and creativity true full 2 2 87f1c4bb-9bda-4f20-83b7-8f5ca2cc4665 The Rapture of Feedback This episode explores the work of French composer Éliane Radigue, whose devotional approach to sound and deep listening challenged Hope to reconsider the role of the composer entirely. Drawing on the writing of Julia Eckhardt, the vision of composer/director Heiner Goebbels, and the sonic world-building of Maryanne Amacher, Hope traces a new paradigm: composer as curator, as beekeeper, as ambient host of experiences that bypass the thinking mind and land somewhere deeper.

Featured references:

  • Éliane Radigue, L'Île Re-Sonante
  • Julia Eckhardt, Intermediary Spaces
  • Heiner Goebbels on artistic experience
  • Maryanne Amacher on episodic work
  • Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:40:30 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rapture-of-feedback-YvlSVzLm This episode explores the work of French composer Éliane Radigue, whose devotional approach to sound and deep listening challenged Hope to reconsider the role of the composer entirely. Drawing on the writing of Julia Eckhardt, the vision of composer/director Heiner Goebbels, and the sonic world-building of Maryanne Amacher, Hope traces a new paradigm: composer as curator, as beekeeper, as ambient host of experiences that bypass the thinking mind and land somewhere deeper.

Featured references:

  • Éliane Radigue, L'Île Re-Sonante
  • Julia Eckhardt, Intermediary Spaces
  • Heiner Goebbels on artistic experience
  • Maryanne Amacher on episodic work
  • Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

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]]> The Rapture of Feedback Hope Littwin 00:10:56 Season Two of The Hope Littwin Podcast is a series of essays I've written about composers and ideas that have genuinely moved me, read out loud, in my own voice. This first one is about the work of Éliane Radigue, and my own process of leaving behind traditional composition structures and following where wonder leads. Season Two of The Hope Littwin Podcast is a series of essays I've written about composers and ideas that have genuinely moved me, read out loud, in my own voice. This first one is about the work of Éliane Radigue, and my own process of leaving behind traditional composition structures and following where wonder leads. eliane radigue, intermediary spaces, rainer maria rilke, julia eckhardt, letters to a young poet, l'île re-sonante, heiner goebbels, maryanne amacher, éliane radigue true full 1 2 2ef847a0-1e2a-4354-adb4-7991519881d2 KAKI KING on Muna, Robyn and Kylie Minogue I discovered Kaki King in high school, spending hours at Borders Books with headphones on, cycling through the CD listening stations. A woman making experimental solo guitar music felt like a conceptual rarity then, and in many ways it still does. Kaki has encouraged so many women of my generation to explore the guitar with courage and curiosity. Her voice on the instrument is unmistakable: double-hand tapping, intricate fingerstyle textures, and lyrical melodic lines that twist and unfurl in unexpected directions. There’s a sense of play and architectural precision at once. Meeting Kaki for this episode was a joy. She was playful, quick to laugh, and completely open to improvisation. She also introduced me to some new music that I’m still thinking about. I hope you enjoy this episode of Three Songs Podcast with guitarist and sonic explorer Kaki King. 

Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Tq... 

Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin 

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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:37:03 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (kaki king, hope littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kaki-king-on-muna-robyn-and-kylie-minogue-KlneCnAJ I discovered Kaki King in high school, spending hours at Borders Books with headphones on, cycling through the CD listening stations. A woman making experimental solo guitar music felt like a conceptual rarity then, and in many ways it still does. Kaki has encouraged so many women of my generation to explore the guitar with courage and curiosity. Her voice on the instrument is unmistakable: double-hand tapping, intricate fingerstyle textures, and lyrical melodic lines that twist and unfurl in unexpected directions. There’s a sense of play and architectural precision at once. Meeting Kaki for this episode was a joy. She was playful, quick to laugh, and completely open to improvisation. She also introduced me to some new music that I’m still thinking about. I hope you enjoy this episode of Three Songs Podcast with guitarist and sonic explorer Kaki King. 

Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Tq... 

Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin 

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]]> KAKI KING on Muna, Robyn and Kylie Minogue kaki king, hope littwin 00:24:41 I discovered Kaki King in high school, spending hours at Borders Books with headphones on, cycling through the CD listening stations. A woman making experimental solo guitar music felt like a conceptual rarity then, and in many ways it still does. Kaki has encouraged so many women of my generation to explore the guitar with courage and curiosity. Her voice on the instrument is unmistakable: double-hand tapping, intricate fingerstyle textures, and lyrical melodic lines that twist and unfurl in unexpected directions. There’s a sense of play and architectural precision at once. Meeting Kaki for this episode was a joy. She was playful, quick to laugh, and completely open to improvisation. She also introduced me to some new music that I’m still thinking about. I hope you enjoy this episode of Three Songs Podcast with guitarist and sonic explorer Kaki King. I discovered Kaki King in high school, spending hours at Borders Books with headphones on, cycling through the CD listening stations. A woman making experimental solo guitar music felt like a conceptual rarity then, and in many ways it still does. Kaki has encouraged so many women of my generation to explore the guitar with courage and curiosity. Her voice on the instrument is unmistakable: double-hand tapping, intricate fingerstyle textures, and lyrical melodic lines that twist and unfurl in unexpected directions. There’s a sense of play and architectural precision at once. Meeting Kaki for this episode was a joy. She was playful, quick to laugh, and completely open to improvisation. She also introduced me to some new music that I’m still thinking about. I hope you enjoy this episode of Three Songs Podcast with guitarist and sonic explorer Kaki King. kylie minogue, robyn, muna, kaki king, new music, 3 songs podcast, musician interviews true full 7 1 f8c1d058-992f-447a-9f06-561d0523a355 MARY LATTIMORE on The Cure, Kurt Vile and Henryk Görecki Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Mary Lattimore, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mary-lattimore-on-the-cure-kurt-vile-and-henryk-gorecki-a6QZDfrz MARY LATTIMORE on The Cure, Kurt Vile and Henryk Görecki Mary Lattimore, Hope Littwin 00:53:16 Mary Lattimore is a harpist and composer who travels the world sharing her incredible gifts. She visited the Esalen institute in Big Sur California while I was there and we connected so beautifully. We watched the sunrise from the hot springs and talked about life and music and humanity. She is such a generous artist, and human. I was so moved by her steadfast commitment to build a more gentle world. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with the magical Mary Lattimore. Timecodes for Songs: The Cure - Plainsong 00:52 Kurt Vile - Say the Word 18:30 Symphony No. 3 Op. 36 II. Lento e Largo - Tranquillisimo - Henryk Görecki 38:43 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Mary Lattimore on Instagram: @maryoverthere Subscribe to Mary Lattimore's Youtube Channel: @marylattimore2121 Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com Mary Lattimore is a harpist and composer who travels the world sharing her incredible gifts. She visited the Esalen institute in Big Sur California while I was there and we connected so beautifully. We watched the sunrise from the hot springs and talked about life and music and humanity. She is such a generous artist, and human. I was so moved by her steadfast commitment to build a more gentle world. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with the magical Mary Lattimore. Timecodes for Songs: The Cure - Plainsong 00:52 Kurt Vile - Say the Word 18:30 Symphony No. 3 Op. 36 II. Lento e Largo - Tranquillisimo - Henryk Görecki 38:43 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Mary Lattimore on Instagram: @maryoverthere Subscribe to Mary Lattimore's Youtube Channel: @marylattimore2121 Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com mary lattimore interview, mary lattimore, harpist, ambient harpist, harp, ethereal music discovery, meditative harp, artistic journey, creative process, hope littwin interviews, musical inspiration, hope littwin, gentlemusic, music podcast, hope littwin talks, music and creativity, lattimore's experience, musician and composer, ethereal sounds, artist spotlight, mary lattimore's vision, ambient music exploration, harp music insights true full 6 1 3904f645-68c0-4e64-b360-c3c526bb282b LARAAJI on Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles Fri, 2 Feb 2024 02:59:33 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Laraaji, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/laraaji-on-frankie-lyman-and-the-teenagers-frank-sinatra-and-the-beatles-E7yrmwXo LARAAJI on Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles Laraaji, Hope Littwin 00:34:21 I met Laraaji at the Esalen institute in Big Sur California this winter. He is a powerhouse of light and laughter, a deep yogi and a pioneer of ambient music. I had the honor of improvising with him, attending some concerts of his and having some beautiful meals with him and Arji Oceananda, his music partner, during their week long stay at Esalen that I will not forget as long as I live. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with the one, the only, Laraaji Timecodes for Songs: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers 00:52 Young At Heart - Frank Sinatra 16:47 I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles 26:33 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Laraaji on Instagram: @laraaji_official Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com I met Laraaji at the Esalen institute in Big Sur California this winter. He is a powerhouse of light and laughter, a deep yogi and a pioneer of ambient music. I had the honor of improvising with him, attending some concerts of his and having some beautiful meals with him and Arji Oceananda, his music partner, during their week long stay at Esalen that I will not forget as long as I live. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with the one, the only, Laraaji Timecodes for Songs: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers 00:52 Young At Heart - Frank Sinatra 16:47 I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles 26:33 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Laraaji on Instagram: @laraaji_official Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com laraaji's sonic world, ambient musician, laraaji's artistry, healing sounds, laraaji's vision, spiritual music discovery, meditative sounds, ambient music insights, laraaji's experience, laraaji interview, artistic journey, creative process, hope littwin interviews, hope littwin talks music, musical inspiration, hope littwin, spiritual music exploration, hope littwin talks, soundscapes exploration, musician and composer, artist spotlight, music and spirituality true full 5 1 0ccb1917-e703-4417-ac41-086d686f0336 EDI KWON on The Blood Brothers, Eyvind Kang and Sibylle Baier Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:17:28 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Edi Kwon, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/edi-kwon-on-the-blood-brothers-eyvind-kang-and-sibylle-baier-WZatdARS EDI KWON on The Blood Brothers, Eyvind Kang and Sibylle Baier Edi Kwon, Hope Littwin 00:56:12 Edi Kwon graced my life this year when she started as a fellow through the Lewis Arts Center at Princeton. Her course “The Ceremony is You” which explored Korean Shamanism and ceremonial performance practice, was phenomenal. Additionally, getting to know her these last few months has been one of the highlights of my year. Edi is a deeply caring, phenomenally gentle being who is full of love, creativity and playful curiosity about the world and its humans. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs with Violinist, improviser, songwriter, shaman and beautiful performance artist, Edi Kwon. Timecodes for Songs: Guitarmy - The Blood Brothers 01:16 Sweetness of Candy - Eyvind Kang 31:06 William - Sybille Baier 42:32 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Edi on Instagram: @edikwon Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com Edi Kwon graced my life this year when she started as a fellow through the Lewis Arts Center at Princeton. Her course “The Ceremony is You” which explored Korean Shamanism and ceremonial performance practice, was phenomenal. Additionally, getting to know her these last few months has been one of the highlights of my year. Edi is a deeply caring, phenomenally gentle being who is full of love, creativity and playful curiosity about the world and its humans. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs with Violinist, improviser, songwriter, shaman and beautiful performance artist, Edi Kwon. Timecodes for Songs: Guitarmy - The Blood Brothers 01:16 Sweetness of Candy - Eyvind Kang 31:06 William - Sybille Baier 42:32 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Edi on Instagram: @edikwon Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com the blood brothers, artist edi kwon, performance discussion, korean shamanism, edi kwon artistic insights, edi kwon music, creative insights, artistic vision, eyvind kang, hope littwin interview, sybille baier, creative expression, performer insights, artistic inspiration, edi kwon interview, artistic journey, creative process, music exploration, music industry chat, hope littwin, music interview, hope littwin talks, princeton, musician conversation true full 4 1 a8b3afd4-6543-41b0-a50e-bbcc6d075364 TYONDAI BRAXTON on Morton Feldman, Ornette Coleman and Black Dice This week on 3 songs, I had the grand honor of sitting with my teacher and mentor Tyondai Braxton. 

 

Tyondai is a composer, guitarist, and electronic musician who thinks about music in an expansive and refreshing way. He became well known for his work in the band Battles, but his work has gone far and wide beyond that into vast and unexplored realms, most recently into the sandbox of orchestra and electronics with his recent release “Telekinesis”. 

 

We’ve had some amazing conversations in lessons this semester that have gotten me really fired up about some of the more conceptual ideas I'm exploring in my recent work… I'm really happy that he has recently joined the faculty at Princeton University and glad that you will all have the chance to sit with him in this episode of 3 songs as he shares a bit about his influences. I hope you enjoy 🫶 

 

Time Codes: Violin and orchestra (Morton Feldman) 23:35 

 

Things Will Never Be The Same, Black Dice 56:36

 

 Lonely Woman by Ornette Coleman 1:16:06 

 

Follow Tyondai Braxton on Instagram @tyondaibraxton 

 

Subscribe to Tyondai's youtube Channel  @tyondai  

 

Say hi on socials: Facebook: / hopelittwin Instagram: / hopelittwin 

 

Listen to Hope’s Music here: iTunes: / hope-littwin Spotify:hope-littwin Official 

 

Website: http://hopelittwin.com/ 

 

About Hope Littwin: American Composer and Music Producer Hope Littwin grew up in dance and theater before she took to music, first as a singer-songwriter then as a classical singer and now as a composer and music producer. She loves to collaborate with artists of all kinds on embodied, expressive works. 

 

Hope’s compositions fuse Chamber Music, Vocal Music, Electronics, Choreography and Storytelling. She has been commissioned by Choirs, Chamber Ensembles, Theater and Dance companies to lead the creation of original works that pull from the idiosyncratic desires and abilities of the ensembles that she is engaged with. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Music Composition at Princeton University. 

 

The Daily Princetonian says Hope Littwin's music explores the “euphoric realm, where the physicality of musical expression is fully embraced — where music is not only something we do, but something we are.” 

 

Hope’s original works are available for streaming on band camp and YouTube, her Albums (can be found on Spotify/iTunes.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:48:12 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Tyondai Braxton, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tyondai-braxton-on-morton-feldman-ornette-coleman-and-black-dice-5Elgj8QH This week on 3 songs, I had the grand honor of sitting with my teacher and mentor Tyondai Braxton. 

 

Tyondai is a composer, guitarist, and electronic musician who thinks about music in an expansive and refreshing way. He became well known for his work in the band Battles, but his work has gone far and wide beyond that into vast and unexplored realms, most recently into the sandbox of orchestra and electronics with his recent release “Telekinesis”. 

 

We’ve had some amazing conversations in lessons this semester that have gotten me really fired up about some of the more conceptual ideas I'm exploring in my recent work… I'm really happy that he has recently joined the faculty at Princeton University and glad that you will all have the chance to sit with him in this episode of 3 songs as he shares a bit about his influences. I hope you enjoy 🫶 

 

Time Codes: Violin and orchestra (Morton Feldman) 23:35 

 

Things Will Never Be The Same, Black Dice 56:36

 

 Lonely Woman by Ornette Coleman 1:16:06 

 

Follow Tyondai Braxton on Instagram @tyondaibraxton 

 

Subscribe to Tyondai's youtube Channel  @tyondai  

 

Say hi on socials: Facebook: / hopelittwin Instagram: / hopelittwin 

 

Listen to Hope’s Music here: iTunes: / hope-littwin Spotify:hope-littwin Official 

 

Website: http://hopelittwin.com/ 

 

About Hope Littwin: American Composer and Music Producer Hope Littwin grew up in dance and theater before she took to music, first as a singer-songwriter then as a classical singer and now as a composer and music producer. She loves to collaborate with artists of all kinds on embodied, expressive works. 

 

Hope’s compositions fuse Chamber Music, Vocal Music, Electronics, Choreography and Storytelling. She has been commissioned by Choirs, Chamber Ensembles, Theater and Dance companies to lead the creation of original works that pull from the idiosyncratic desires and abilities of the ensembles that she is engaged with. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Music Composition at Princeton University. 

 

The Daily Princetonian says Hope Littwin's music explores the “euphoric realm, where the physicality of musical expression is fully embraced — where music is not only something we do, but something we are.” 

 

Hope’s original works are available for streaming on band camp and YouTube, her Albums (can be found on Spotify/iTunes.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> TYONDAI BRAXTON on Morton Feldman, Ornette Coleman and Black Dice Tyondai Braxton, Hope Littwin 01:36:20 conceptual, futurism, abstract, unconventional, futuristic, artistic vision, synthesis, anthony braxton, influences, tyondai braxton, battles, genre fusion, music philosophy, technology, interview, improvisation, creative process, process insight, avant-garde, hope littwin, composition, fusion, experimental, innovation, genre-defying, instrumentation, live performance, musical journey, music, electronic, sound design, sonic architecture, collaboration, ambiance, textural, soundscapes, sonic exploration true full 3 1 b3e8c40a-6385-4ccf-9ef7-14603b3006c4 SHAHZAD ISMAILY on Emmylou Harris, U2, and Low (Feat. Vijay Iyer) Mon, 4 Dec 2023 18:08:55 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Shahzad Ismaily, Vijay Iyer, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/shahzad-ismaily-on-emmylou-harris-u2-and-low-feat-vijay-iyer-3-songs-podcast-7wsuaZ2i SHAHZAD ISMAILY on Emmylou Harris, U2, and Low (Feat. Vijay Iyer) Shahzad Ismaily, Vijay Iyer, Hope Littwin 01:01:31 Shahzad Ismaily, where do I even begin. This is a very special soul of near infinite layers. I think one place to begin is that Shahzad, who knows quite literally everyone in the music industry and has played on something like 400 records has a beautiful recording studio in Brooklyn called Figure 8 around which many, many musical souls orbit. Shahzad is honey for experimental/soulful music butterflies. He’s also a bassist, producer, and has more hustle than most people I’ve met combined. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with Shahzad Ismaily. Timecodes for Songs: Where Will I Be - Emmylou Harris 25:38 Slide - Low 40:04 U2 - With Or Without You 50:55 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Shahzad on instagram @ectoderm88 Subscribe to Shahzad's Youtube Channel @figureight9251 Follow Vijay on instagram @vijayiyer Subscribe to Vijay's Youtube Channel @sonocentric Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com Shahzad Ismaily, where do I even begin. This is a very special soul of near infinite layers. I think one place to begin is that Shahzad, who knows quite literally everyone in the music industry and has played on something like 400 records has a beautiful recording studio in Brooklyn called Figure 8 around which many, many musical souls orbit. Shahzad is honey for experimental/soulful music butterflies. He’s also a bassist, producer, and has more hustle than most people I’ve met combined. I hope you enjoy this episode of 3 songs podcast with Shahzad Ismaily. Timecodes for Songs: Where Will I Be - Emmylou Harris 25:38 Slide - Low 40:04 U2 - With Or Without You 50:55 Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e Follow Shahzad on instagram @ectoderm88 Subscribe to Shahzad's Youtube Channel @figureight9251 Follow Vijay on instagram @vijayiyer Subscribe to Vijay's Youtube Channel @sonocentric Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin Thank you for joining us on this episode of 3 songs. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com new york jazz, u2, modern jazz, shahzad, princeton university, brooklyn jazz, mccarter theater, jazz, low, grammy, figure eight, where will i be, 3 songs podcast, shahzad ismaily, hope littwin, vijay iyer, musicians inspirations, vijay iyer trio, emmylou harris, bassist, music podcast, with or without you, princeton, slide, figure eight recording studio, musicians on music, ismaily, grammy award, arooj aftab trio true full 2 1 84fb6b66-f3b7-4367-883c-c666c622a233 KIMBRA on Pastor T.L Barrett & The Youth for Christ Choir, Prince and Field Music Kimbra is such a beautiful soul. I saw her play a live set of improvised pop music with Exotech in New York City that was truly transcendent and asked her after if she would be open to visiting campus and speaking with the students about her incredible creativity and she agreed. She’s an amazing technician, a life long student, and devoted mind/body/soul to music and creativity.  I hope you enjoy this conversation of 3 songs with Kimbra.

Timecodes for Songs: 

Father I Stretch My Hands - Pastor T.L Barrett & The Youth for Christ Choir 31:05 

The Beautiful Ones - Prince 54:20 

Let's Write a Book - Field Music 1:09:23

Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e 

Follow Kimbra on instagram @kimbramusic 

Subscribe to Kimbra's Youtube Channel @kimbramusic 

Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:35:08 +0000 hopelittwin@gmail.com (Kimbra, Hope Littwin) https://3-songs-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kimbra-on-pastor-tl-barrett-the-youth-for-christ-choir-prince-and-field-music-KOXUzXTJ Kimbra is such a beautiful soul. I saw her play a live set of improvised pop music with Exotech in New York City that was truly transcendent and asked her after if she would be open to visiting campus and speaking with the students about her incredible creativity and she agreed. She’s an amazing technician, a life long student, and devoted mind/body/soul to music and creativity.  I hope you enjoy this conversation of 3 songs with Kimbra.

Timecodes for Songs: 

Father I Stretch My Hands - Pastor T.L Barrett & The Youth for Christ Choir 31:05 

The Beautiful Ones - Prince 54:20 

Let's Write a Book - Field Music 1:09:23

Spotify Playlist for 3 Songs podcast Season One https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TqIyr2dU5sZ0CZh2azump?si=31b46322ae6b44e8&pt=5c5634f703df41f3d4deb3d81c1cd63e 

Follow Kimbra on instagram @kimbramusic 

Subscribe to Kimbra's Youtube Channel @kimbramusic 

Follow Hope Littwin on Instagram @hopelittwin

Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Hope LIttwin Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation please consider liking and subscribing to this channel and remember to turn on the notification bell so you can be updated when new episodes are published. This is an interactive project aimed at building a meaningful musical community here online I would love to hear your thoughts and musings or even a song recommendation in the comments below. If you’d like to connect you can find me or @hopelittwin.com

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