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SoundPower

SoundPower

By: Martyn Ware and Cherub Sanson
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 Do you ever consider how important sound is to you? Not just to your wellbeing, but potentially to your survival? SoundPower is a brand new podcast discussing the power of sound in the past, present and future. Sound used as medicine, in rituals, for mental health, as art and entertainment - and most importantly as an essential building block of what makes us human… Sound healer Cherub Sanson joins Martyn Ware to talk to guests from across the sonic spectrum - to provoke, inspire and entertain - whilst exploring the wonder of sound in all its forms…Martyn Ware and Cherub Sanson Science Social Sciences
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  • EP06: Steve Spiro

    EP06: Steve Spiro
    Sep 4 2025

    This episode of the SoundPower podcast features Steve Spiro, record producer and remixer, working with artists including the Pet Shop Boys, Talk Talk, The Farm and Imagination.


    He has since transitioned into composing major works for media, and now runs Felt Music, specializing in music supervision, working primarily across advertising and film/TV, but also sound design, audio branding and experiential audio.

    He has recently released an ambient album, and in the past has experimented with found sound composition, as well as several world-famous TV series

    Ladies and gentlemen, meet the diverse talents of Steve Spiro...



    If you can, please support the SoundPower podcast via our Patreon: patreon.com/soundpower
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • EP05: Richard Norris

    EP05: Richard Norris
    Aug 28 2025

    Today’s exciting episode of the Soundpower podcast features record producer, songwriter, sound engineer, musician, DJ and author Richard Norris .


    He is best known as a member of electronic dance band The Grid, and has worked as a producer and engineer since the 80s with artists such as: Bryan Ferry, Genesis P-Orridge, Marc Almond, Joe Strummer and the Pet Shop Boys.

    His current obsession is with music for healing, using his extensive talent and experience in electronic music production.

    Ladies and gentlemen, check out the wisdom and electronic stylings of Richard Norris...



    If you can, please support the SoundPower podcast via our Patreon: patreon.com/soundpower
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • EP04: Julian Treasure

    EP04: Julian Treasure
    Aug 21 2025

    This fascinating episode features Julian Treasure. Julian is a sound and communication expert, author and international keynote speaker whose mission is to help people and organisations to listen better and create healthier and more effective sound, including speaking. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business.


    Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 150 million times. How to speak so that people want to listen is the sixth-most-viewed TED talk of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media from BBC TV and radio to NBC's Today Show, and has guested on dozens of leading global podcasts.


    Ladies and gentlemen – meet Julian Treasure...



    If you can, please support the SoundPower podcast via our Patreon: patreon.com/soundpower
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    1 hr and 1 min
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