Putting It Together

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Four Black Dragons – Pacific Overtures (with Danielle Breitstein) Jun 23, 2021

Show notes

Are they dragons or are they volcanoes? Danielle Breitstein joins Kyle to discuss the story of this song and how it's melody stays important through the rest of the show.

You can follow Danielle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smalljewishgirl
Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalljewishgirl/

You can also check out her Pacific Overtures meme page here: https://www.facebook.com/pacificoverturesportposting/

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Pacific Overtures.
The Original Broadway Cast (1976) starring Mako, Isao Sato, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TeEjBu

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gc1GFb

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iykXlx

The Broadway revival (2004) starring BD Wong, Michael K. Lee, Paolo Montalban, Sab Shimono, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3pDyqdb

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh2gbQ

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TeFelq

Our sponsors this week are:

Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.
ATB: The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future.

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Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Labis a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

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There Is No Other Way – Pacific Overtures (with Chris Dockum) Jun 16, 2021

Show notes

A tragic song about what can be said out loud and what needs to be kept to yourself. Chris Dockum joins Kyle to discuss why it's two unknown characters who sing this song and the impact of Pacific Overtures in general.

You can follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisDockum
You can listen to his podcast, Just Meaningful Plastic, here: https://bit.ly/2TvPu9b

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Pacific Overtures.
The Original Broadway Cast (1976) starring Mako, Isao Sato, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TeEjBu

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gc1GFb

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iykXlx

The Broadway revival (2004) starring BD Wong, Michael K. Lee, Paolo Montalban, Sab Shimono, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3pDyqdb

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh2gbQ

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TeFelq

Our sponsors this week are:

SHIFT by Alberta Innovates - https://shift.albertainnovates.ca - Shift showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy.
Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

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The Advantages of Floating in the Middle of the Sea – Pacific Overtures (with Rob Urbinati) Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

The opening song to Pacific Overtures. Is it meant to be an explanation of the idyllic world Japan was in, or is it a warning about he dangers of isolationism? Luckily, Kyle doesn't have to figure that out alone as he has Rob Urbinati, a person who has seen the original Pacific Overtures dozens of times.

Email Rob at: roburbinati@gmail.com
And you can read his Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Urbinati

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Pacific Overtures.
The Original Broadway Cast (1976) starring Mako, Isao Sato, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TeEjBu

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gc1GFb

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iykXlx

The Broadway revival (2004) starring BD Wong, Michael K. Lee, Paolo Montalban, Sab Shimono, and Alvin Ing.

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3pDyqdb

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh2gbQ

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TeFelq

Our sponsors this week are:

Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
ATB: Built to Help Albertans - https://www.atb.com/personal/ - ATB will listen and help with the knowledge and solutions you need right now. Why? Because, ATB was built to help Albertans.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

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Pacific Overtures trailer Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

Trailer for the upcoming Pacific Overtures season of Putting It Together.

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The Frogs: Act 2 (with Justin Havard) Jun 02, 2021

Show notes

Listen. It's just frogs. Justin Havard joins Kyle to discuss the history of this show, reports on a friend of his who was at the original Yale production, and the song Shaw in particular.

You can follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHavPianoMan

You can listen to the first full recording of The Frogs here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lSzNac0UAuYcEsY6iOhy8l32IO8PXEJR0

You can listen to the 2004 Broadway revival here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E09B88AC95F63BB

Our sponsors this week are:

Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.
SHIFT by Alberta Innovates - https://shift.albertainnovates.ca - Shift showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
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The Frogs: Act 1 (with Jonathan Chisolm) May 26, 2021

Show notes

In this case it is a couple of hippy-dippy homosexuals talking about some hoity-toity intellectuals. Jonathan Chisolm returns to discuss the history of this show, the plot of Act 1 in general, and the song Ariadne in particular.

Jonathan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Grune123

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jschisolm22/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jschisolm22

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jschisolm22

You can listen to the first full recording of The Frogs here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lSzNac0UAuYcEsY6iOhy8l32IO8PXEJR0

You can listen to the 2004 Broadway revival here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E09B88AC95F63BB

Our sponsors this week are:

Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
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The 10 Best Sondheim Songs – 1970 to 1975 May 19, 2021

Show notes

Who doesn't like a list (song)? In this special episode Kyle goes through his 10 favourite Sondheim songs which were released from 1970 until the end of 1975.

DON'T LOOK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SPOILED!!
Links to episodes where we discuss these songs in full.

10. Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music: https://share.transistor.fm/s/13eafecd
9. I'm Still Here from Follies: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0408a78b
8. Another Hundred People from Company: https://share.transistor.fm/s/80e29426
7. The Ladies Who Lunch from Company: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba67e05a
6. Liaisons from A Little Night Music: https://share.transistor.fm/s/54aef2ea
5. Losing My Mind from Follies: https://share.transistor.fm/s/19cdd3e7
4. The Miller's Son from A Little Night Music: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c925d3dd
3. Could I Leave You? from Follies: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b0a384d
2. Being Alive from Company: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8f85d5a
1. A Weekend in the Country from A Little Night Music: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9021555

Our sponsors this week are:

Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to YourForest - https://yourforestpodcast.com - Healthy ecosystems are the bedrock of a vibrant society. This podcast exists to discover what that looks like and how we can achieve it.
Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

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Kurt Peterson – An Interview May 12, 2021

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Kurt Peterson was in the original production of Follies. But he also was in the second West Side Story revival and starred as Bobby in the first Canadian production of Company. In this episode you'll hear about his time on-stage and why he transitioned to being a creative producer.

Kurt's website for James William Productions: http://jameswilliamproductions.com/kurt-peterson-2
You can contact Kurt at: jameswproduction@aol.com

Our sponsors this week are:

Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.
ATB: The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This World / Sheep Song – Candide (with Brendan Clifford) May 05, 2021

Show notes

We finish talking about Candide this week. First is a song with reworked lyrics from Sondheim, and second is a song written for a sheep. Brendan Clifford joins to give his thoughts. He's actually worked on a production of Candide!

You can follow Brendan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanplease/
Or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendanPlease

Our sponsors this week are:

Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.
Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta, offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
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Life is Happiness Indeed / Auto-Da-Fé – Candide (with Philémon Heutte) Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

Sondheim returned to a collaboration with Leonard Bernstein. Candide is a Frankenstein's monster of a production. Luckily Philémon Heutte is up to the task of making sense of Sondheim's contributions.

Philémon writes for Musical Avenue: https://www.musicalavenue.fr
You can find them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicalavenue
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musical_avenue/

The best example of Leonard Bernstein dancing to his music: https://youtu.be/ip9x-HlBsZY

The full 1988 Scottish Opera version of Candide: https://youtu.be/uQEQNuY6waw

The full 1990 concert version, conducted by Leonard Bernstein: https://youtu.be/cMIzHnyuiNY

Our sponsors this week are:

ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to your donation ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to to an annual limit of $360,000 to Alberta-based, non-religious charities.
NorthwestFest - https://www.northwestfest.ca - This is your chance to stream some of the hottest new docs from Canada and abroad, MANY of which are Canadian, International, and even World Premieres.

Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

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