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 Aeonix Talks Music

Aeonix Talks Music

By Aeonix Productions

Aeonix Productions is a Singapore based home recording studio producing music and videos for local and regional acts. This podcast discusses and explores within the region for underground music related news and the artists' stories behind it.
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EP009 Forming Bands, Helping the Local Scene and More, Aeonix Talks Music #9 (Ft. Sean Sundaran)

Aeonix Talks MusicOct 27, 2020

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EP009 Forming Bands, Helping the Local Scene and More, Aeonix Talks Music #9 (Ft. Sean Sundaran)

EP009 Forming Bands, Helping the Local Scene and More, Aeonix Talks Music #9 (Ft. Sean Sundaran)

We talk to Sean Sundaran about everything from playing in a Oasis cover band to playing metal and hardcore. His involvement in the local music scene from an artist perspective to a concert promoter and live sound engineer.   

He also has his own podcast "Sundays Scene with Sean", check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rBIKkTsZqzmCaI6WiPnkW?si=2f2vqbhOSJu5kB8Rez46TQ  

Instagram: @seansundaran

Oct 27, 202001:36:32
EP008 - Drum Talk, Ideas and How to Save our Music Scene, Aeonix Talks Music #8 (ft. Pantheon Percussion)

EP008 - Drum Talk, Ideas and How to Save our Music Scene, Aeonix Talks Music #8 (ft. Pantheon Percussion)

We literally talked til nightfall in this episode featuring George of Pantheon Percussion and Ridwan Johari. We covered topics from the history of Pantheon Percussion, ideas for musicians in this pandemic and how to save our music scene. Listen to the end to be the first to know of some new exciting Pantheon Percussion developments! 


Sep 15, 202001:06:40
EP007 - Challenges of a Music Studio and PSA to Jammers, Aeonix Talks Music #7 (ft.Mah of Tonehouse Studios)

EP007 - Challenges of a Music Studio and PSA to Jammers, Aeonix Talks Music #7 (ft.Mah of Tonehouse Studios)

We talked to Mah of Tonehouse Studios about the challenges of starting and running a jamming/recording studio in Singapore, best practices and advice for jammers! 

Check out www.tonehouse.sg and book your next jamming there!

Mar 31, 202039:21
EP006 - SG vs Indo Scene, Starting Bands and Cultural Differences (ft. Adri Dwitomo)

EP006 - SG vs Indo Scene, Starting Bands and Cultural Differences (ft. Adri Dwitomo)

We talk to Adri Dwitomo about his journey in the Indonesian music scene, cultural differences and how everyone is trying to reach a wider audience with their music.
Feb 25, 202001:28:38
EP005-Finding an Audience, Asking the "Why?", Music Marketing and More! (ft. JJ of Falling Feathers)

EP005-Finding an Audience, Asking the "Why?", Music Marketing and More! (ft. JJ of Falling Feathers)

JJ dropped by and discussed his journey in the music business and shares how his perspective has changed over the years. We've covered quite a bit of ground here and its quite an advice buffet but one thing seems to be recurring which is to always ask the "Why?".
Feb 04, 202001:23:12
EP004 - How to get Viral, Dealing with Haters, Originals vs Covers (ft.M Drako)

EP004 - How to get Viral, Dealing with Haters, Originals vs Covers (ft.M Drako)

This week's guest, M DRAKO, is a violinist from Singapore playing various genres including pop, rock and metal. Her violin playing gained worldwide coverage on news sites and twice on Avenged Sevenfold’s official Instagram story. We chatted about having video blow up online, dealing with mean comments, working the violin into a band arrangement and her plans for original music.
Jan 28, 202001:15:25
EP003 - NAMM Cast! Future of Tube Amps, Interfaces, Specialty DAWs and more!

EP003 - NAMM Cast! Future of Tube Amps, Interfaces, Specialty DAWs and more!

We check out some of the new and innovative products at the 2020 Winter NAMM!

Jan 21, 202001:01:05
EP002 - Recording Philosophies, Home Studio's Place in the Industry (ft Sonicwerkz Productions)
Jan 07, 202001:29:17
EP001 - Drumming & Music Ethics in Singapore (ft DrummerCo's Dane Tan, Ridwan Johari)

EP001 - Drumming & Music Ethics in Singapore (ft DrummerCo's Dane Tan, Ridwan Johari)

In this episode, we got together with 2 out of the 6 member committee of The Drummer's Co, an organization in Singapore promoting drumming education and shed sessions in Singapore! This is a long episode as we spoke about the drumming scene in SG, their recent Drummers' Carnival event and also briefly about ethics in music! We also shared our list of SG drummers that are top of mind now!  

Timestamps: 

The Drummers Carnival: [1:10] 

Sustaining a Friendly Community of Drummers: [12:10] 

Plans and Vision for DrummerCo in 2020: [15:05] 

Top 3 top of Mind Drummers!: [18:15] 

Most Important Aspect of Drumming: [26:05] 

Drumming Journey over the Decade: [28:05] 

Cringing at Old Compositions: [33:20] 

Challenges in Recording Drums as a Learning Feedback Loop: [36:40] 

Advent of Software Drums and False Expectations of Drumming: [41:50] 

"Fake Instagram Guitarists" Ethics in Music: [46:49] 

Expectations at a Live Gig: [49:30] 

Perfect vs Authentic Performance: [[52:00] 

Modern tools as Crutches?: [57:00]  

Top Stories 

Reunions of Bands and Surge Nostalgia: [58:30] 

New Music Recommendations: [1:02:30] 

Rise of Math Rock (Musicality vs TechnicalRidwan Johariity) : [1:05:27] 

The best technical lines are those that are not technical: [1:09:30]  

Recent Gear Acquisition: [1:11:15] 

Istanbul Cymbals: [1:13:00]

Challenges in Testing Drums in SG's Shops: [1:14:00] 

Ridwan's Wishlist: [1:15:30]  

Pantheon Percussion and Pancake Drums: [1:16:55] 

Optimizing Triggers for Skin Tension: [1:19:50] 

Why Don't More Drummer's Trigger Snares: [1:21:15] 

Importance of Endorsements: [1:28:00] 

Feel vs Sound: 1:30:20 Low volume Cymbals: [1:31:20]  


Guest Hotplug Segment - [1:33:55]  


Links: 

The Drummer Co: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrummerCo/ 

Nostalgia and Peaking of Music Tastes: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/opinion/sunday/favorite-songs.html 

The Drummers' Carnival Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/279330956326958/ 

Dane's Drum Education Site Drum Tannery: https://www.drumtannery.com/

Dane's band A Talon Touches a Lake: https://www.facebook.com/atttlband/

ATTTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atttlband/?hl=en

Ridwan's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ridwanjohari/?hl=en

Ridwan's Artist Page: https://www.facebook.com/ridwanjohariofficial/


Drummer Shoutout: 

Yuxuan: https://www.instagram.com/yucksuan/ 

Lester: https://www.instagram.com/lestersullivan/ 

Vijesh: https://www.instagram.com/vijeshdrums/ 

Billy: https://www.instagram.com/fireeweed/ 

Bom: https://www.instagram.com/bombomlow/ 

Jia Rong: https://www.instagram.com/teojiarong/ 

Dzul: https://www.instagram.com/taylindsiol/


Recorded & Filmed by Aeonix Productions www.aeonixproductions.com https://www.facebook.com/AeonixProductions  Contact info@aeonixproductions.com for inquiries about our Audio & Video Recording, Mixing & Mastering, Live Sound Mixing services.

Jan 01, 202001:40:06