Sparkling Harmonies
Francois & Lili
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Welcome to Sparkling Harmonies! We're your hosts Lili & Francois, two friends who don't quite listen to the same music or genres but who are here to talk to you about anything and everything music-related!
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Feb 15, 2021
Behind the scenes of a music webzine with Christine Jutras
In the episode of our webzine "behind the scenes" series, we finally have Christine on to talk about the beginnings of CONFRONT. She was the co-founder of the magazine along with Angel Karmazenuk (who we sadly couldn't have on because of scheduling complications) so we got a direct look at how the magazine came to be and how they made their connections at the early stages. We've also got quite a few 30 Seconds To Mars stories thrown in there because they were a big part of the reason CONFRONT magazine exists.
Feb 1, 2021
Behind the scenes of a music webzine: Jenia Schukov & Melissa Payette
In the episode of our webzine "behind the scenes" series, we discuss Jenia and Melissa's experiences and memories. They joined CONFRONT as correspondants a little before Lili and towards the end, took over as co-editors in chief so we got to discuss the management side of the magazine with them on top of the interview stories!
Jan 18, 2021
Behind the scenes of a music webzine: Anne-Marie Maccio & Marie Claire Denis
In this episode of our webzine "behind the scenes" series, we have Anne-Marie Maccio & Marie Claire Denis on to talk about their experiences with CONFRONT magazine. Anne-Marie used to be a correspondant and also helped manage the French section of the magazine towards the end, while Marie Claire was (and still is!) for the most part a concert photographer, though she did sometimes write pieces for the magazine.
Jan 4, 2021
Get to know your hosts: First favorite bands
This time, François & Lili delve into their first favorite bands and it ties into a lot of what was discussed in their musical journeys episode. Hear some of François' stories about his love of Pink Floyd and Lili's teenage years and friendships forged over Simple Plan.
Jan 4, 2021
Behind the scenes of a music webzine: Lili-Anh Le Minh
To begin this new series, François took on the role of sole host to interview Lili & talk about her experience working for an online music magazine about 10 years ago. Listen as she reminisces her best and worst moments as a music correspondent, as well as some of the craziest experiences she had. We discuss covering big and small bands, Warped Tour, phone interviews, awkward interviews & more!
Small disclaimer: Lili mistakenly said Vic & Mike Fuentes were twins
Dec 22, 2020
Holiday special!
We're so close to the END of 2020 and we decided, why not give you another bonus episode! Here, we discuss our experience so far with the podcast & we go down our top 10-ish bands/albums that have been on heavy rotation for the both of us this past year!
Dec 14, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 in music: talk with Simon Dunlavey
In this episode, we talk to Simon Dunlavey, who is a musician, a producer, music video creator and a band manager for Story Untold, all this on top of his day job. We discuss how he got into music, andhow his actual job has a positive impact on his musical path. We also get into live stream concerts and if they have a permanent place within the concert world.
Nov 30, 2020
Get to know your hosts: Our musical Journeys
In the "Get to know your hosts" series, Lili & François delve into random but personal musical conversations. These episodes will be released on top of the regular episode every first Tuesday of the month!
In this episode, they both go through their musical histories to see what they've been listening to from when they can remember to about a month ago. Follow Lili's journey from Simple Plan to her Japanese music phase of Johnny's Entertainment bands & Visual Kei all the way to her growing love of Day6 and Kpop and of course passing by The Maine. Also get immersed into François' past from Nirvana, Silverchair and Pantera in high school to more brutal music with the help of high speed internet in CEGEP and world music and French songs in University to finally end up as a music lover as a whole.
Nov 30, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 in music: talk with Jenia Schukov (CIMA)
In this episode, we talk with Jenia Schukov who works for the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA). She tells us what CIMA is all about and goes into how the pandemic has affected the indie music scene here in Canada, namely how showcases are happening and how they offer opportunities to their members through online webinars.
Nov 16, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 in music: talk with Gabe Jacobs (Outbreak Productions)
Continuing on the subject of concerts during COVID-19, in this episode we receive our first guest, Gabe Jacobs, founder of Outbreak Productions. Being a local concert promoter and being in bands himself, Gabe talks about the actual situation in the Montreal music scene, how they manage to survive and has many great stories about all those years behind the scenes.
Nov 2, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 in music: Livestream concerts
As much as we want to deny it, there is a global pandemic happening and with our COVID-19 series, Lili & François dive into how it has changed the music industry. In the first episode, they talk about livestream concerts; ones they've personally seen, their pros & cons and they discuss if this is something that can stay even after the pandemic.
Nov 2, 2020
Get to know your hosts: First albums
In the "Get to know your hosts" bonus series, Lili & François delve into random but personal musical conversations. These episodes will be released on top of the regular episode every first Tuesday of the month!
In this episode, our hosts both look back into the past to dig out memories of the first albums they got and also the first album that had a real impact on their musical journeys. This was recorded PRIOR to changing the name to Sparkling Harmonies.
Oct 31, 2020
Trailer
Welcome to the Sparkling Harmonies podcast, where two friends who don't listen to the same music or genres talk about everything and anything music-related! In this trailer, you'll learn how this podcast came about, you'll know a bit more about our hosts and you'll have an idea of what to expect if you follow the podcast!