In this unmissable episode of the Music Matters Media podcast, we're turning the spotlight on a remarkable moment in music history – the night when the stars aligned for charity, captured in the must-watch Netflix documentary, 'The Greatest Night in Pop.' Join us as we journey back to that unforgettable January evening in 1985 when icons of the music world came together to record the anthem "We Are the World." We'll share fascinating insights and our personal takeaways from the documentary, highlighting the most touching and revealing moments. From the anticipation-filled build-up to the powerful execution, we dissect what made this event so special and why it resonated so deeply with audiences around the globe. Our discussion will also delve into the song's monumental impact on charity and its enduring legacy in music history. We explore how "We Are the World" transcended its initial charity goals to become a symbol of unity and compassion, changing the landscape of celebrity philanthropy. So, plug in your headphones and join us for a heartfelt appreciation of a night that showcased the best of pop music while making a difference in the world. It's an episode filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and the reminder that when we come together, we can create something truly world-changing.

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The Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500

We Are The World: The Greatest Night in Pop - Episode 109

Zach Madden is music producer, engineer, mixer, mastering
engineer, and recording studio owner based out of Santa Barbara,
CA. He is a singer, songwriter, drummer, guitar player, and Good
Land Sound is his all-inclusive production house. Releasing music
as Zach Madden, Mark Twain and State Flower. He’s received
radio play as a top-five artist on KCRW, and on KCSN, KLOS,
WUSM, KTYD, KJEE.   Zach Madden worked at Fuel Music and
Sound in Los Angeles ( www.fuelmusic.com ) -- songwriting,
arranging and production work. While at Fuel Music Madden
helped score an episode of Survivor for CBS. Madden has
written, recorded, engineered, or produced music for a long list
that includes:  Toad The Wet Sprocket, Big Head Todd and The
Monsters “Cinnamon Girl” – Engineering  The Coral Sea “Ah, Ah,
Ah” – Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Production (As featured on
ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”) Lois Mahalia “Gravity and Love” – Co-
Songwriter, Engineering (features Journey’s Steve Perry on
background vocals)
He currently, producing, writing, and performing in California.

Host | Arwen Lewis
Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins
Producer - Sound Engineer - Graham Palmer (Surprise Studio)

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SN 3 | EP 10 Zach Madden on The Arwen Lewis Show

Lois Mahalia is a Guyana-born American singer-songwriter. Chasing The Sun is her newest album, which features guest performances by Steve Perry, Tariqh Akoni, Steve Ferroni, and others. She has also recorded and performed with Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Kenny Loggins, and Joe Sample and many more. Lois’ music has taken her all over the world, including an upcoming tour of Costa Rica featuring a TED talk and performances of the music from Luis Muñoz’ award winning album, The Infinite Dream. To learn more about Lois and her work please visit www.loismahalia.com

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Host | Arwen Lewis
Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins
Producer - Sound Engineer - Arwen Lewis
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SN 3| EP 15 - Lois Mahalia on The Arwen Lewis Show

Steve David Perry is an American educator, author, and TV personality. He became well known when CNN Black in America featured a story on him and the school he founded, Capital Preparatory School in Hartford, Ct. He is also known for appearing on Iyanla: Fix My Life.

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We go from whether Errol Spence can get back to his prime shape to if Lionel Messi choosing to not travel to Canada with Inter Miami is a bad look for him and MLS. Also, is the rock band Journey...still Journey?

Buy or Sell: Is Steve Perry Alive? - Seg 5 - May 24

In this episode Mike Tramp joins the podcast. Mike talks about revisiting White Lion songs on his new album Mike Tramp’s Songs of White Lion 2, and last year's volume 1. Mike talks the recording process, choosing the songs, working with Marcus Nand and Soren Anderson, Frontiers Records, writing with Vito Bratta, working again with James Lomenzo, the relevance of ‘When the Children Cry’ today, the “Return of the Pride” era of White Lion, his heavy solo output, Journey, Steve Perry, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Bob Dylan, ACDC, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share!

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Author Nick DeRiso discusses his Amazon best-selling band bio 'Journey: Worlds Apart' on WCLG in Pittsburgh.

WCLG Pittsburgh: 'Journey: Worlds Apart' Interview

The Warehouse Barbarians circa 1991'''
Drums- Larrie Londin
Keys:Lee Blake
Bass: Zannman
String Arrangement: Mr. Cut Time
Congas- Kevin Domino
Demo Vocasl: Deb Brown & Zannman

All U Need Is THISâ¦..

Children of Innocence Feat Larrie Londin, Deb Brown, Lee Blaske, Zannman & Mr. Cut Time

BTD #050 BY JAVIER OMAR

TRACK LIST:
1. A DIFFERENT WORLD (PETER MAKTO REMIX) - RICH CURTIS
2. UNDERSTAND(GHUME REMIX) - JHONATAN GHERSI
3. MUSAFIR (DOWDEN REMIX) - ZANKEE GULATI
4. MEMORIES - MARIANO MOTORI
5. ASTRA - KAMILO SANCLEMENTE
6. ANTARHITA - MAYANK
7. LOVE LETTER TO 1985 - GREG OCHMAN
8. INTO THE LIGHT (RUBEN KARAPETYAN) - TEELCO
9. BLACK ROCK - MARC LENZ
10. MERMAIDS - TAAVI TUISK
11. WAN´T YOU BELIEVE? - STEVE PERRY



🌌⏳ BTD #050 ⏳🌌

FRAME OF HER MIND (Official Audio)

FREEDOM HIGHWAY

A unique musical fusion that brings together the soaring rock vocals of Steve Perry with the folk storytelling tradition of Joan Baez. This original composition explores themes of perseverance, solidarity, and the human journey toward freedom.

From the intimate folk verses to the powerful, anthemic chorus, "Freedom Highway" takes listeners on a journey across American landscapes and into the hearts of those who dare to dream of something better.

Written as an experiment in genre-blending, this track aims to bridge the gap between arena rock emotion and folk music's social consciousness. I've always been fascinated by what would happen if these two legendary artists collaborated, and this is my humble interpretation of that musical possibility.
🎵 Production Notes:

Acoustic guitars and minimal percussion in verses (Baez influence)
Building to full band arrangement in chorus (Perry influence)
Vocal performance shifts from intimate folk delivery to power rock
Recommended dynamic range to highlight the contrast between sections

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Tags: folk rock, americana, power ballad, original composition, steve perry tribute, joan baez tribute, musical fusion, freedom songs

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Freedom Highway

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One More Day

Serenity feat. Casey Grillo

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Arwen Lewis is a musician, songwriter, OMAD records recording artist, and radio/podcast host on The Arwen Lewis Show.  The Arwen Lewis Show features accomplished and upcoming musical artists through interview and song plays to celebrate their careers in the music business.

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🎧 Xenon the Enigma | Music Producer | Composer | Sound Architect

🚀 Electronica | House | Techno | Bachata | Merengue | Salsa | Rock | Ambient | Fusion

Blending technology with creativity, Xenon the Enigma crafts immersive sonic landscapes that transcend genres. From the pulsating energy of rock, house, and techno to the soulful rhythms of salsa, bachata, and merengue, my music is a fusion of tradition and innovation. I incorporate AI-driven composition alongside industry-standard production techniques, shaping unique soundscapes that evoke deep emotion and movement.

With expertise in Ableton Live, Reason, Studio One, and Pro Tools, I push the boundaries of music production—whether it's an electrifying club anthem, a smooth soft rock ballad, or an atmospheric ambient piece.

🔊 Where rhythm meets innovation.

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Chris "Zannman" Zann- Music  Industry Curriculum Vitae

•	Is an Independent Artist, Songwriter & Producer with co-production and engineering experience with Norbert Putnam (Jimmy Buffet, Dan Fogelberg, Kris Kristoffesen,Joan Baez), Steve Gibson (Michael Johnson, & the Music Director for Grand Ole Opry Television/Gaylord Entertainment), Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), the late Tom Tucker, Sr., (Prince, Paisley Park) Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers) J.D. Steele & Tarra Layne  at TarraLayne.com.

Artists produced include  Tarra Layne,  J.D. Steele, Billy Franze, Jonell Mosser, Karen Staley, Stella Parton, Debbie Duncan, The Warehouse Barbarians (with Steele, Solem, Tucker, Putnam,Gibson), G# Greg Sain, Sonny T. (Prince's NPG & Cory Wong & the Wong Notes) Emmy winner PaviElle French, Paul Mayasich, Paul Metsa, blues legend Willie Walker, Charlie Roth (w Andy Dee), Rachael Mead, Jonny Bartlett, Mark Licktieg. Chris Halberg, Andy Hartin, Egon Danielson (w Andy Dee), Deep River, Lauren Redpath, Brokenheart Jones, Deb Brown, Brandie Adams, Peter McQuaid (with Gibson/Putnam) 70's Ohio hit band Kiddog(with Stan Hutto).

•	Recording mix and mastering engineer, with work at Paisley Park, Wild Sound, Flowers, Shock & Audio, FlyteTime/MMI, Winterland, The Terrarium, The Bennett House, Quad, Digital Recorders, Fonogenics in Los Angeles, Thr Cabin Studios in St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN, and at numerous other studios in the Twin Cities, Nashville including The Church Studios, Pittsburgh's premier studio.

•	Studio bassist, guitarist, drummer, Keys. arranger. percussionist and background vocalist having session and production experience with Steve Cropper (The Blues Brothers, Ringo Star, Booker T & the MG’s) Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, CSNY, etc), Larrie Londin (Elvis Presley, Journey), Norbert Putnam (Elvis, Jimmy Buffett, Muscle Shoals) Russ Kunkel (James Taylor, Carole King, CSN, Judith Owen, Tarra Layne) Joe Osborne (Simon & Garfunkel, The Carpenters), Steve Gibson (Reba McEntire, Neil Young, George Harrison, Randy Travis), Dave Hungate (Toto & Chet Atkins), Michael Bland (Prince, Soul Asylum, Nick Jonas, Dixie Chicks, Chaka Khan, Waddy Wachtel (Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards), Sonny T., Tommy Barbarella (tommybarbarella.com), Sam Bush (Multiple Grammy winner for O Brother Where Art Thou),  Jessy Greene (Foo Fighters),Dave Barry (Janet, Cher), Paul Peterson (The Family, FDeluxe) Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang) , Donnie LaMarca (Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Lang, Whitney Houston), Andy Dee  (Molly & The Haymakers, Soul Asylum) Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Paul Westerberg)  & Dr.Matt Fink (Prince & the Revolution)

•	Staff bassist for Jamboree USA radio show (1975-77), Wheeling, WV. Zannman worked as a staff musician with regional and on shows national artists, including Brad Paisley, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Chet Atkins.

•	Artist and songwriter development, including early artist development (1984-86) and co-writing with Karen Staley, writer of the 1995 Academy of Country Music song of the year, Keeper of the Stars and numerous country hits for Reba McIntire, Patty Loveless, Trick Pony, & Faith Hill . Additional co-writing in the Twin Cities with Phil Solem  (I’ll Be There For You – NBC “Friends” Theme), J.D. Steele , Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers), Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang), Greg Sain (Grammy winner w/ Jimmy Vaughn and Prince's MD for Carmen Elektra),  Margaret Cox (Prince & NPG, Tamara & the Scene), Tarra Layne & Rachel Mead.

•	Studio background vocalist for Glen Campbell with Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, The Gatlin Brothers, Kathy Mattea, The Whites and others (Jesus On My Mind- MCA 1989}, produced by Jimmy Bowen- see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkin'_in_the_Sun

•	ASCAP writer and publisher member since 1985, co-published by Glen Campbell Music & BMG/Sony/Universal Nashville.  Catalog recorded by Johnny Paycheck, J.D. Steele, with songs also used in film and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

•	Nearly 45 years of experience as a studio musician, songwriter, producer, music publisher, engineer, event promoter and private music & technology educator.

The past is the past. Starting fresh. You don't know me, but maybe you will?

I suffer from a central nervous system disease that makes it difficult to perform. I want to beat it. Please consider donating here to help with treatment, so I can get back on stage: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/philgmusic

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I AM JAVIER OMAR (COSMIC MACHINE) FROM MEXICO.
I HAVE BEEN A DJ SINCE 2019, I MIX PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, ORGANIC HOUSE AND MELODIC HOUSE/TECHNO.
MY SETS ARE FULL OF DEPTH, WITH A HARMONIC, MELODIC, INSTROSPECTIVE AND SPACE STYLE, WITH A DYNAMIC BASSLINE FULL OF GREAT ATMOSPHERES.
IN EVERY SET THAT I MIX I TRY TO GIVE A MESSAGE THROUGH MUSIC AND SHOW HOW I PERCEIVE ART.

Award-winning music writer Nick DeRiso shares interviews from his latest projects.

After Hours is live Monday-Friday from 6-8 PM live on 1620 The Zone. We talk all things Huskers, Jays, Mavs Reivers, and High School sports in the state of Nebraska!

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