Musings of the Living

Musings of the Living

A podcast containing a wide variety of subject matter. It usually consists of creative writing, creative songwriting (more on the experimental, instrumental side), discussions on great bands, comedic relief and other odd bits and pieces that are mused upon by the ones who live.

Episodes

Forgiven Faults

January 1, 2007
In this edition of Musings of the Living, we cover a wide range of stories in relation to accidents and mistakes people have made and the forgiveness that follows. Also, we include a new section that hopes to ground Musings of the Living in the Bible - a very good book.

Forgiven Faults
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Subtle Epiphany

August 12, 2006
This edition is moving back to the basics, we include our standard sections with a general bend toward understated discoveries.

Subtle Epiphany
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Deceiving Appearances

July 31, 2006
This edition of Musings of the Living includes a perspective on how things aren't always as they seem from a boy's imagination to unexpectede wisdom to concealed evil. This edition is filled with deceiving appearances.

Deceiving Appearances
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Minute to Magnanimous

July 10, 2006
This edition is the celebration of the one year anniversary of the lifespan of Musings of the Living. It looks at how much this podcast has grown. We also focus on things that are small with big effects or expand to a lager size than was originally expected. Some examples of this are a story, a high school band making it big and interviews with people that live in a small town with big, beauteous surroundings and have had big adven...
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Returning to a New Time

June 24, 2006
In this edition a lot of our sections are trying to look back at things we've done in the past and returning to those while moving on. Some examples are the intro song and transitions which are from a very old song of Joel's, but we have changed them a bit.
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Exploring the Wire

June 13, 2006
This edition of Musings of of the Living is quite revolutionary. It's a testing of our musical skill including a song by Erik and a new section titled "Top 3 Songs". The second chapter of Joel's story Tim's Dream is brought to life as we experiment with sound effects and music. Then Erik and Joel discuss the Scottish electronic band "Boards of Canada". We really hope you enjoy it!

Exploring the Wire
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Disguised Revelations

May 18, 2006
We incorporate a great new feature in which we interview a local personnel who in this case works for the West End Cultural Center among other things. We also include a song of his from an album that hasn't been released yet. Erik then reads a poem/a collection of haikus and Joel starts off a serial story. Erik and Joel then have a song that's going to be released with their album 765 Rooftops, which is still in production. Joel th...
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The Lonely Famous and the Famous Lonely

April 21, 2006
This edition contains an interview with the undeniably famous Bob Jackson as well as one of his hit songs "I Will Fight the Opressor Man". Erik Berg then reads a story he wrote for very young people, and then Joel and Erik muse on Van Morrison by request from Calvin Wiebe of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! Thanks for the request! Enjoy!

The Lonely Famous and the Famous Lonely
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Acoustic Minds

March 16, 2006
This edition focusses on the mind, including a guest appearance by two philosophers on the meaning of life. We also have two poems in our writing section including Joel's debut. Simon & Garfunkel take the musical spotlight and we muse on their existence.

Acoustic Minds
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Fluctuating Octaves and Oscillating Falsettos

March 9, 2006
In this edition of Musings of the Living, we experiment with pitch, hence the title. We include an opening song, which is based simply on the dial tone of a phone. We also have our second original song that we've recorded and after that Joel reflects on his photography. To finish it all off, we do our musical spotlight on Neil Young and then let you exit our world with a remix of a grade 10 applied mathematics class.

Fluctuating Oct...
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Small Town Glory

January 29, 2006
This edition is shorter than the rest, mainly due to an absense of Joel's writing and a comdedy section. It's focus is on the beauty of small town and rural life. You will get a glimpse of Canada by listening to the emerging new band The Sword Swollowers (name in continual process of change) first song, The Rockies.

You'll then get a taste of Erik's knack for storytelling as he completes the story that he started last edition. The m...
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Heroes on the Radio

December 8, 2005
Heroes on the Radio focuses on the quirkiness of an everyday life in which everyone can and is a hero in some odd way. We open up with a quirky song that uses everyday sounds to establish a beat. Going back to the idea of responses a quick dialogue on the song follows. A new serial story begins after this, read by Erik this time. Then we've got a one time interview with a local cat-saving hero: Jo-bob.

We sequel that with a new sect...
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Lessons of Nature

September 4, 2005
Produced in record time by Erik and Joel, this episode contains quite a few songs, including Erik Berg's debut song, which you will hear. A timely discussion about the return to school will be heard and a discussion on the famed band: Nirvana. I also read a piece on how marks are over-rated in the education system.

This follows three themes: Nature, School, and Grunge Music.
Enjoy!

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Rhythm of the Ancients

August 29, 2005
This edition contains a multitude of absolutely great songs (Potatoes and Cheese is a must listen). Joel Penner then reads a heartfelt opinion on his favourite band, The Beatles. A discussion with Erik Berg and Joel Penner then follows, on The Beatles which starts off our regular section on music. Then there is a uniquely odd calling-in feature where our many fans ask questions they've had about Musings of the Living.

A fast, rhythm...
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Bleeshub

August 15, 2005
This episode starts off with the brilliantly titled song, Grass, while Miles makes his debut and gives a very intelligent, almost professional response. Joel expresses his view on theatre and what it means and why it is great! Kelsey makes his musical premiere with the imaginative song; Midnight Ramblings.

A very interesting and experimental song then finishes the episode off.

Bleeshub

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Hmmmmvuh

July 31, 2005
In this episode Joel Penner and Kelsey Heinrichs collaborate on a song, and Kelsey responds once again, detailing his opinion on the song. Joel reads his opinion piece on the Iraq war in a unique British accent. Kelsey gives a timely response to the popular book, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

To finish it all off, a very, very odd song will fill your mind.

Hmmmmvuh
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Stutter of a Lifetime

July 10, 2005

The debut! Joel Penner unleashes his first song on the general population (Artistic Screaming Grace), while Kelsey Heinrichs gives a very helpful response to it. Joel's debuts with his writing as well with an odd piece on how his teeth portray changes in his life. And to fi...
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