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“Things as they are, are changed on the blue guitar.”

 

The Hollywood Film Composers Series 

Presented by The Jeremiah Show and Executive Producer Carol Connors

 

Hall of Fame songwriter and Six-time GRAMMY® winner, Hall of Fame songwriter, and producer Glen Ballard shares insights into his illustrious career, discussing his roots in Natchez, Mississippi, the art of songwriting, and his collaborations with iconic artists like Alanis Morissette and the Dave Matthews Band. He reflects on the creative process, the importance of daily discipline in writing, and the challenges of navigating the music industry. Ballard also touches on his current projects, including Broadway adaptations and new music, emphasizing the significance of live performance in today's music landscape.

 

Now, Ballard’s attention keeps tilting toward the stage. Live presentation, he believes, is where music is headed—real voices, real risk, no digital buffer. It’s the same idea he’s carried from Natchez to Hollywood to Broadway: show up, protect the spark, and let the song tell the truth.

 

GLEN BALLARD’S WEBSITE - https://www.glenballard.com/

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik-Melvin

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Jeremiah Show
02:00 Nostalgia and Musical Influences
18:14 Introducing Glenn Ballard
22:04 Glenn Ballard's Musical Journey
29:59 The Creative Process and Overcoming Fear
39:59 The Role of Publishers in Songwriting
44:00 Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life
45:37 Exploring the Creative Process Behind Iconic Albums
01:01:07 The Impact of Collaboration with Alanis Morissette
01:12:06 The Future of Live Music and Production

 

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Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins

Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio

Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows 

The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES 

Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/

MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/

Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/

Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/

 

 

The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris

 

JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio

 

Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists

 

TJS Opening Theme Music 

By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records

 

TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday

NEW SHOWS - Every Friday

 

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“I realized I was working with many, many different cultures… all this culture was coming into my studio.”

 

The Hollywood Film Composers Series 

Presented by The Jeremiah Show and Executive Producer Carol Connors 

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Cyril Morin has built a career on a rare skill: finding humanity’s musical score in the distance in between.

 

The Paris-born, Conservatoire-trained composer—featured on The Jeremiah Show as part of the Hollywood Film Composer Series with executive producer Carol Connors—has scored films that move across borders, languages, and belief systems without losing emotional clarity. His music doesn’t “tour” cultures. It listens and then finds the bridge.

 

Morin’s credits include The Syrian Bride and Zaytoun, as well as his immersive work on Samsara—projects that ask the same question in different settings: how do people stay connected when the world pulls them apart? Morin’s answer starts with the theme. 

 

That ethic extends beyond the studio. Morin spoke candidly about choosing projects with intention—turning down films that feel violent “for no reason,” or stories that don’t align with his vision of the world. His guiding value, he said, is freedom: the inner kind that lets an artist say yes, say no, and change course without fear of the latter.

 

Now, his output keeps expanding. He’s scoring a documentary about the sport of cricket, writing a new book, and continuing to explore music outside film—including his latest release with his band SUPERCREATIVE by CYMO (a Crew of Pals & Jammers) and the career-spanning collection 25 Years Soundtracks. 

 

Through it all, Morin returns to a simple identity: storyteller first, and the composer as the language he uses to tell it.

 

Cyril Morin’s Website: https://www.cyrilmorin.net/

 

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Cyreal Moran: A Musical Odyssey
10:25 Bridging Cultures Through Music
16:51 The Importance of Empathy in Art
21:22 The Role of Freedom in Creativity
27:23 Listening and Learning from Humanity
30:25 The Storytelling Power of Music
41:01 Exploring Sonic Signatures and Artistic Evolution
46:30 The Creative Process: Balancing Music and Film
51:17 Future Projects and Artistic Aspirations
01:00:36 Finding Inspiration in a Complex World

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THE JEREMIAH SHOW

Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories 

 

POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS 

The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE

 

Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE

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THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY

evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com

 

Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins

Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio

Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows 

The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES 

Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/

MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/

Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/

Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/

 

 

The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris

 

JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio

 

Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists

 

TJS Opening Theme Music 

By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records

 

TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday

NEW SHOWS - Every Friday

 

Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE

 

The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/

“Things as they are, are changed on the blue guitar.”

 

The Hollywood Film Composers Series 

Presented by The Jeremiah Show and Executive Producer Carol Connors

 

Hall of Fame songwriter and Six-time GRAMMY® winner, Hall of Fame songwriter, and producer Glen Ballard shares insights into his illustrious career, discussing his roots in Natchez, Mississippi, the art of songwriting, and his collaborations with iconic artists like Alanis Morissette and the Dave Matthews Band. He reflects on the creative process, the importance of daily discipline in writing, and the challenges of navigating the music industry. Ballard also touches on his current projects, including Broadway adaptations and new music, emphasizing the significance of live performance in today's music landscape.

 

Now, Ballard’s attention keeps tilting toward the stage. Live presentation, he believes, is where music is headed—real voices, real risk, no digital buffer. It’s the same idea he’s carried from Natchez to Hollywood to Broadway: show up, protect the spark, and let the song tell the truth.

 

GLEN BALLARD’S WEBSITE - https://www.glenballard.com/

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik-Melvin

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Jeremiah Show
02:00 Nostalgia and Musical Influences
18:14 Introducing Glenn Ballard
22:04 Glenn Ballard's Musical Journey
29:59 The Creative Process and Overcoming Fear
39:59 The Role of Publishers in Songwriting
44:00 Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life
45:37 Exploring the Creative Process Behind Iconic Albums
01:01:07 The Impact of Collaboration with Alanis Morissette
01:12:06 The Future of Live Music and Production

 

Listen More. Evolve

 

- - -

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW

Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories 

 

POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS 

The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE

 

Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE

To Become a Sponsor of The Jeremiah Show CLICK HERE for Media Deck and Rates

THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY

evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com

 

Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins

Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio

Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows 

The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES 

Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/

MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/

Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/

Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/

 

 

The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris

 

JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio

 

Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists

 

TJS Opening Theme Music 

By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records

 

TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday

NEW SHOWS - Every Friday

 

Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE

 

The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/

The Hollywood Film Composers Series 

Presented by The Jeremiah Show and Executive Producer Carol Connors 

 

Composer Zain Effendi’s résumé sounds unreal when read aloud—GRAMMY®-nominated for Best Instrumental Composition for his piece “Opening,” a Hollywood Music in Media Awards standout, and the composer behind music now playing perpetually inside Walt Disney theme parks worldwide.

 

What stands out most, however, is how grounded Zain is in his work. 

His musical path traces back to childhood, when he became obsessed with the film scores of Hans Zimmer. He recounts a true “drop everything” moment: a sudden job opportunity with Hans Zimmer that led him to leave college, board a red-eye to Los Angeles the same day, and begin working at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions. The years that followed were defined by intense pressure and exacting standards—where perfection wasn’t optional, but formative.

 

From there, Zain describes the leap from studio life to conquering the fear of going solo. He reflects on the sacrifices required to accept large-scale theme park commissions and the obsessive creative process that shaped his Epcot Test Track symphonic suite—music he approached as a ’90s blockbuster, not “theme park music.”

 

The interview also reveals the human side of Zain: the family voices that pull him back from perfectionism when he needs it, his lifelong love of Disney, and his growing commitment to animal rescue and welfare. The episode closes with the full performance of “Opening,” a sweeping orchestral work infused with modern energy.

 

It’s easy to understand why Zain Effendi’s music has found its way so deeply into people’s lives.

 

Zain Effendi’s Website: https://www.zaineffendi.com/about/

 

Zain on Instagram

 

Le Cirque de la Nuit Presents: The Village Stage Opening Ceremony at Shambhala 2022  featuring Zain https://youtu.be/n8XmAcz89Hk?si=rTPI369UfdUsYbNJ

 

 

00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
05:14 - Disney's narrative-driven sound design and its impact
07:27 - The story of Zayn’s journey from college to working with Hans Zimmer
11:08 - Collaborating with Disney on Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge music
14:22 - Awards and accolades: Effendi’s recognition in the industry
18:32 - How childhood dreams led to composing for Disney and Hollywood
22:58 - The discipline and perfectionism of top film composers
26:13 - Secrets to Hans Zimmer’s success — discipline, themes, and business savvy
32:59 - Leaving Hans Zimmer and forging his own path
44:44 - The creative process behind the Test Track symphonic suite
49:38 - How to get a job scoring Disney theme parks: industry secrets
52:16 - Unique projects: Star Wars-themed music and collaborations with DJs
58:20 - Upcoming album and new musical directions
60:58 - Zayn’s charity work and passion for animal welfare

 

Listen More. Evolve

 

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THE JEREMIAH SHOW

Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories 

 

POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS 

The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE

 

Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE

To Become a Sponsor of The Jeremiah Show CLICK HERE for Media Deck and Rates

THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY

evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com

 

Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins

Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio

Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows 

The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES 

Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/

MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/

Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/

Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/

 

 

The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris

 

JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio

 

Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists

 

TJS Opening Theme Music 

By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records

 

TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday

NEW SHOWS - Every Friday

 

Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE

 

The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/

Singer and songwriter Kendra Erika opens up about the long game behind her chart success—and why her bold new chapter feels like a return home.

 

With five Billboard Top 10 dance hits to her name, including a No. 1 debut for her modern reimagining of Laura Branigan’s Self Control, Erika could have easily stayed in the comfort of club charts and EDM dominance. Instead, she chose reinvention. Central to her journey was an early agreement with her parents: That she earn a four-year college degree outside music before fully pursuing a performance career. That decision, she says, grounded her in discipline, informed her strategy, and shaped her perspective—tools that later proved essential in navigating the music industry.

 

Erika speaks candidly about early challenges, including being born without the ability to hear pitch and undergoing years of vocal retraining under German opera coach Gisbert Hoyer. What began as a limitation became a foundation, shaping a vocalist known today for precision and emotional command.

 

The interview traces her artistic evolution from dance-floor anthems to her upcoming album, License to Thrill: The James Bond Songbook, a cinematic collection drawing on her love for jazz, the orchestra, and the classic American songbook. Inspired by childhood Bond screenings with her father, the project spans multiple Bond eras and reflects Erika’s belief that audiences are craving depth and human connection in an increasingly automated music landscape.

 

Erika reflects on mental discipline and long-term perseverance, and what works for her to quiet overthinking in favor of forward motion. Her philosophy is simple: preparation meets instinct when you stop hesitating and start moving.

 

Set for release February 13, followed by a one-night live showcase in Las Vegas, License to Thrill marks a defining arrival for an artist who has spent years building the tools for this moment. As Erika makes clear in conversation, this isn’t a reinvention—it’s the sound of an artist operating in full alignment with her heart. 

Pre-Save Kendra Erika's License To Thrill Here: https://sym.ffm.to/license_to_thrill

KENDRA ERIKA’S WEBSITE - https://kendraerika.com/

 

Listen More. Evolve

 

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THE JEREMIAH SHOW

Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories 

 

POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS 

The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE

 

Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE

To Become a Sponsor of The Jeremiah Show CLICK HERE for Media Deck and Rates

THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY

evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com

 

Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins

Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio

Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows 

The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show

 

THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES 

Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/

MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/

Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/

Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/

 

 

The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris

 

JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio

 

Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists

 

TJS Opening Theme Music 

By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records

 

TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday

NEW SHOWS - Every Friday

 

Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE

 

The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/