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Sound Out Of Space
Hosted by Duane Gordon · EN
Stories, art, and music express who we are and influence who we become. In this podcast, I tell stories that have influenced who I am. My hope and responsibility are that my stories will be positive and meaningful for you.
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Active Shooter Preparedness
Jul 22, 202200:24:49Tap to summarizeThis presentation stresses the value of pre-incident situational awareness and how competitive decision-making applies to surviving an active shooter incident.Situational awareness can warn you of an imminent deadly threat and provide information necessary to survive an active shooter incident. Understanding how your values, experience, and knowledge contribute to competitive decision-making can help you to improve your response to a deadly threat.I recently gave this presentation to my coworkers at a performing arts theater. The content is general and applies to any venue.My background includes 40 years of work in security and law enforcement as a federal government employee or active duty military member.
Transcribe →Spirituals to Swing and America's Modern Music
Jun 8, 202001:01:06Tap to summarizeFundamentally, Modern American music features a unique expression of self and community that was brought to America from Africa. It was molded by the oppression of slavery, and then amplified in the language, tones, and instruments brought to America from Europe. Such a profound blending of diverse cultures, European and African, created something new, the Modern American and American music.This is the story of the emergence of jazz and modern music from Spirituals, Blues, and Ragtime, to Swing, Gospel, Boogie Woogie, Rock and Roll, and Hip Hop. The story features samples from the following recordings:Freddie Keppard - Stock Yard StrutMaple Leaf Rag - Scott JoplinGood Morning Blues - Barbara DaneI Found a New Baby - Sidney Bechet, Wild Bill DavidsonLevee Camp Holler - Mississippi State PrisonMoses - John Davis and GroupDark Was the Night - Blind Willie JohnsonRiver of Jordan - Fisk University Jubilee SingersCopenhagen - Benson Orchestra of ChicagoMelancholy Blues - Louis ArmstrongSingin' the Blues - Bix BeiderbeckBrother Can You Spare a Dime - Bing CrosbyWillow Weep For Me - Paul WhitemanDon't Be That Way - Benny GoodmanWhat a Little Moonlight Can Do - Billie HolidayStrange Things Happen Everyday - Sister Rosette TharpRoll 'em Pete - Big Joe TurnerRocket 88 - Jackie Brenston and the Rhythm KingsDizzy Atmosphere - Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie ParkerRoxanne - Arizona CervasI appreciate the assistance provided by Dwayne Ramsey, Richard Hadlock, and Linda Ryan in preparing this episode.Comments may be sent to duane@soundoutofspace.com.
Transcribe →Spirituals to Swing and America's Modern Music - Introduction
Jun 8, 202000:09:27Tap to summarizeThis episode introduces myself and the next episode about the emergence of America's first modern music, jazz. I am not a jazz musician or scholar. I grew up around jazz people and listening to their music. What we grow up around is worth sharing.The episode is supported by samples from the following recordings:Big Noise from Winnetka - Ray Badeuac, Bob HaggartOakland A's Swingers Baseball Band (field recording)River of Jordan - Golden Age Jazz Band with Janis Joplin (field recording)
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