Finding Rhythms (Presenter Robin Harris)
By Robin Harris
Finding Rhythms (Presenter Robin Harris)Aug 02, 2021
Understanding Rapping Simply Part 1
How to think about rapping from two different perspectives where music producer Fred explains how to ryhme a lyrical sentence but from a Techincal perspective. This involves understanding beats in the bar and where the heavy beats lie and on what beat the ryhme scheme lands.
Rapper /MC Kenny describes simple flow and rap from a lyrical perspective and encourages listeners to learn from the greats by copying their styles and then making their own schemes of rhyme.
How to think about Structure and arrangements in good song writing
The personal skills that are needed to work in a studio with music producer Andy Jones
In this podcast, we learn how top producer Andy Jones builds trust and confidence when working with artists in the recording studio.
He explains how fear can be a positive force for confidence building, how the modern studio can be simply on a bedroom floor, how a producer interacts with an artist to get the best out of them.
He describes how being in the studio requires many professional skills which includes discipline and patience to ensure quality results.
The value of the Finding Rhythm's course told by learner Chezdek
Learn from course graduate Chezdek... What are the challenges which face young people and what are the criminal justice traps.
To learn more about these opportunities please visit our website www.finding-rhythms.co.uk
Learn about acoustic Drum beats with Session Drummer Nathan Allan (Amy Winehouse, Emile Sande)
Find out what led Nathan to playing the drums
Hear about his career with Amy Winehouse, Emile Sande and other celebrated artists.
Why is he passionate about working with Finding Rhythms as a producer.
Learn how he breaks down the sounds of the drums.
What beats and grooves does he find himself returning to and what beats has he played / recorded the most in his recording career.
Hear how he can breakdown the history of some of the most infectious drum grooves including funk, soul, gospel, swing etc
How does he relate to modern electronic programmed beats and where does that leave the acoustic drummer now?
Is the sound of drill / trap production really about automation and unplayable on the kit or is this just a challenge?
Finding work after prison - a true story from Isaac and David
Educator & Music Producer Tim Titsworth talks about The Princes Trust Award
Listen to Tim Titsworth who talks with Robin about how to both produce great music and at the same time develop employment skills and personal strengths.
Tim describes the effect of working together produces an ongoing friendship and collaborative group. How the skills and confidence of the learners has developed and produced outstanding musical results and bonds between them.
Nurturing Creativity and Finding hope with Singer Jessica Greenfield
Jess is a professional singer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Noel Gallagher and Professor Green. In this episode she shares some of her experiences of working in all category UK prisons with music charity Finding Rhythms.
Her most powerful memories are of leading a Finding Rhythms' recording project in Grendon HMP which is the UK's only Therapy Prison.
She shares songs on this podcast from projects in Cat A Whitemoor HMP, Grendon HMP and Swinfen Hall YOI.
Wynne Evans, Opera Singer and BBC Presenter talks about Finding Rhythms with Robin and ex-offender Ross.
BBC Presenter / Opera Singer Wynne Evans talks to Finding Rhythms Founder and Ex-Offender Ross
Robin Harris talks to BBC Humber about the power of music in prison.
A short extract from Founder Robin Harris talking to Sally Fairfax from BBC Humber 11th March 2021
Beats of Jungle, House, Garage, Dance Hall & Trap with Producer Aaron May
Explore how Aaron May breaks down the beats into their individual stems, understand the defining characteristics of their sound.
Listening to Finding Rhythms tracks produced by Aaron May
Engineer Producer Aaron May and Founder Robin Harris talk about songs which were super inspiring during their work in UK prisons in the past 5 years. Listen to how Aaron views the workshop and how he relies on the skills and artistic input of prisoners to create the shape of the music and then how he adds the production to bring the tracks to their true potential.
Poet Francesca Beard selects inspirational songs with powerful messages and gives advice on how to write lyrics.
Poet Francesca Beard talks about poetry and lyrics
How to create Drill & Trap beats with Producer Tom Wright-Goss
A simple step by step analysis of how a drill / trap beat is created. Ever wondered how that ominous, murky dark sound is created with crackling skippy hi hats? This podcast will look behind some of the techniques to create this sound.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
How to find your Singing Voice with Thabo Mkwananzi
Zimbabwean born Singer Thabo explores the power of singing and expressing emotion.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
Stevie tells her story working with Finding Rhythms.
Finding Rhythms graduate and incredible vocalist Stevie tells us about her journey in music and beyond and talks about how Finding Rhythm's played a vital role in her development.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
Talking Drill with journalist and label owner Ian McQuaid
An insight into the roots and background of Drill and how it developed it's own UK sound. Ian gives his view on lyrical content, the cultural backdrop and the challenges of running a label.
The evolution of the MC & Rapper with Xidus Pain
In this podcast, Xidus will go into detail about the evolution of the MC and where the rapper fits into the music industry.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
The Story of House Music from Detroit born music producer Tim Titsworth
Tim worked for the most iconic House Studio Chicago Trax where clients included Marshall Jefferson, Daryl Pandy, and Farley “Jackmaster” Funk. In this episode he breaks down the evolution of House from the early days and explains what makes it so infectious.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
Introducing Finding Rhythms with Founder Robin Harris
Founder & Creative Director Robin Harris introduces Music Charity Finding Rhythms who have been working in UK prison and communites producing music of outstanding quality archivng the lives of individuals who have found themselves in a difficult place.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
The Development of Hip-Hop with illustrious US rapper Kenny Baraka
Brooklyn born Kenny talks about growing up in East New York during the formative years of Hip Hop. He also provides insight on how to draw inspiration, the craft of rapping and the importance of professionalism.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
What is Dubstep with Award Winning BBC Music Producer Aaron May
Aaron talks about how Dubstep came from the creative minds of two young teenagers in South London. He will break down the main components of the genre and explain the process of creating the unique sound.
This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris
Don't imitate but find your own voice with Cinematic Orchestra's Vocalist Heidi Vogel
Heidi provides an interesting and insightful look at the power of singing, what inspired her, early influences, what makes a voice communicate to an audience and the importance of seeking out the roots of music.
Finding Rhythms' Producer Ben Edards talks about music he’s made in prison
How does Ben create an impression when meeting learners for the first time.
How does he view music workshops in prison.
Ben breaks down the process into the basic steps taken to produce a fully mastered and completed piece of music.
Listen to the music he's created on over 20 + projects in the last 10 years.