The Handpan Podcast

11/04/2023

Narrated fantasy story (by host of The Handpan Podcast) with music-driven soundscapes (handpan + modular synth + nature)

If you've ever listened to The Handpan Podcast, you'll recognize my voice (Hey it's Sylvain — longtime Hang player and totally engrossed by the handpan art form for now over 16 years).

I think we can all agree that handpans sound magical. As a musician and a fantasy-nerd, I've never quite known how to combine both genres... until now! (I think)

If I may be candid, this is perhaps the first time I feel I have created something truly original.

https://mythsandmoods.com

More audiobook than album, "Hajmiin" is a genre-defying experience of music and storytelling that takes you on a scenic journey through a fantasy world, with immersive biodiverse nature soundscapes and cinematic ambiences. Rediscover a sense of wide-eyed wonder as you encounter unexpected moments of beauty during this 73-minute multi-sensory experience of mindful listening, vivid daydreaming and calming wildlife relaxation. One thing is for sure: it will feel like a world away from everything.

Backstory: A little over a year ago, I sketched out a fantasy map on the back of an envelope and I started daydreaming about a made-up world called Hajmiin... So I set out to write a fictional folktale, record nature sounds and compose a soundtrack for it.

(i'm particularly happy about the way handpans were recorded in this album — happy to share how, if anyone's interested)

This album is a bit hard to categorize so you're going to have to trust me on this... but the combo of nature sounds + modular synth + handpan is simply divine. The whole experience feels like a magical bedtime story.

And if you don't care for the story component, there's a music-only instrumental version. Enjoy!

14 track album

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15/12/2020

🔔 A NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! Listen here or on any podcast app — shown notes and bonus content at:
https://www.sylvainpasliermusic.com/post/panart-history-with-ron-kravitz-hang-distributor

30/10/2020

Dear Handpan Community It has been a while since we sent an update on the legal disputes with PANArt. The reason for this was that we had been preparing the defense of the Handpan Community together with our lawyers, and we were not able to share details about this any earlier. In the meantime, we h...

12/10/2020

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10/09/2020

The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner (Saraz Handpans) - on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.

What if the ✨ magical effect of handpans could be explained? 🧐 Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns 🔬 and the unseen structures of the instrument — going all the way back to the roots of the steel pan. A reintegration of both contemplation and enjoyment of handpans. 🙌

🗒️ Show notes: https://www.sylvainpasliermusic.com/post/the-enchanting-science-of-handpans-with-mark-garner

04/09/2020

I just wrapped up the most fascinating conversation about handpans with a very special guest... 🤫 (soon on The Handpan Podcast 😉 )

31/08/2020

Exclusivity is only enjoyed by insiders, isn't it? So we must fight against our self-preservation instincts, against locking things down and saying who can and can't participate, against making rules which are impossible to follow and standards which are impossible to meet so only the insiders get to stay as insiders. The handpan is democratic. You get to participate. And the ability to participate brings diversity of population, ideas and outcomes. Diversity leads to connection and forward-motion. Magic happens when participation happens.

27/04/2020

For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what makes a fulfilled creative life, rich in experiences, adventures and relationships.

Show notes: https://www.sylvainpasliermusic.com/post/hang-pioneer-steve-shehan-on-the-handpan-podcast

29/01/2020

📣 NEW EPISODE: What does it take to make the handpan your career? 🤔 Over the last few years, Dan Mulqueen has turned his hobby into work and he is now happily doing music full-time. 🤘 Listen to our conversation about taking the next step, wherever you find yourself on that spectrum. 💿 Pre-order: http://bit.ly/RealLifeAlbum

22/11/2019

🎁 BONUS CONTENT: Two pictures 🖼️ taken by Spyros Pan, each with a special story, hang on the walls of Colin Foulke's shop. (Listen to my podcast episode with Colin & more Bonus Content at http://www.thehandpanpodcast.com)

22/11/2019

🎁 BONUS CONTENT: Colin Foulke turns extra metal into cool board games 🎲 and even a "handpan" clock that chimes in Celtic... That's 'The Fun Corner' of Colin's shop! (Listen to my podcast episode with Colin & more Bonus Content at http://www.thehandpanpodcast.com)

21/11/2019

🎁 BONUS CONTENT: This is how Colin redefined his relationship to the 🎻 cello. New pegs, new tuning, added sitar string and a bluetooth speaker attached via magnet to play a drone over 10-minutes that resonates in the cello's chamber. (Listen to my podcast episode with Colin & more bonus content at http://www.thehandpanpodcast.com)

20/11/2019

🎁 BONUS CONTENT: Colin's world map 🗺️ on the wall shows all the handpan makers📍 who have adopted his hydroforming idea to shape the "bowl" of handpan shells. (Listen to my podcast episode with Colin & more Bonus Content at http://www.thehandpanpodcast.com)

19/11/2019

🎁 BONUS CONTENT: This is Colin Foulke's impressive collection of strobe tuners dating back to the 1930's all the way up to now with Linotune. (Listen to my podcast episode with Colin & more bonus content at http://www.thehandpanpodcast.com)

03/11/2019

In "There's More to That Story - Part 1", it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews me. Originally intended to be published only under Michael's podcast, it felt right to exceptionally share this conversation as Part one of a two-part episode series with Michael. If you've wanted to get to know me, this is your chance. 😬 In Part 2, I interview Michael (normal setup of The Handpan Podcast).
ℹ️ Michael's Podcast: https://www.todaydreamer.com/

03/11/2019

"There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2" is about Michael's story, which seems, could be a news headline or a movie plot: selling all his stuff to travel the world. 🌎 But there's more to that story. I am privileged to dive into the reasons, struggles and lessons of Michael's life, and the role played in it. Michael is the host of The Good People Effect podcast.

ℹ️ Michael's Podcast: https://www.todaydreamer.com/

02/11/2019

📣 NEW EPISODE: "There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel" (Pt. 1 & Pt. 2) ▶️ www.thehandpanpodcast.com

In Part 1, it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews Sylvain Paslier Music. Originally intended to be published only under Michael's podcast, it felt right to exceptionally share this conversation as part of a two-episode series called "There's More to That Story". If you've wanted to get to know me, this is your chance. 😬

Part 2 is about Michael Barticel's story, which seems, could be a news headline or a movie plot: selling all his stuff to travel the world. 🌎 But there's more to that story. I am privileged to dive into the reasons, struggles and lessons of Michael's life, and the role handpan played in it.

The Handpan Podcast is about the simple joy of creating. Listen to the transformation stories of people whose lives have intersected with the handpan.

30/09/2019

☕ Happy Monday! "Hammering with Intent with Josh Rivera" is episode 20 of the podcast. It retraces the steps of how the handpan helped define a new path for Josh and began to change his life from player to tuner to... MAKER of the new Veritas Sound Sculpture. 🎊

Show notes 📚 at https://www.sylvainpasliermusic.com/post/hammering-with-intent-with-josh-rivera

17/09/2019

With the podcast, I aim to bring to light stories you wouldn't otherwise hear. Kevin is a gentle soul. Look for him online, you won't find much. Yet he represents so much of the good this instrument has done over the past 20 years.

16/09/2019

📣 A new episode is now available with long-time Hang and handpan enthusiast Kevin Roddy who shares the stories 💬 that have shaped his own journey with the instrument. In this episode, we learn the difference between "music therapy" vs "therapeutic music", hear examples of outrageous generosity 🎁 and more. Listen here or on any podcast app!

18/07/2019

In the latest episode 'Come out of Your Shell with Jaden Chavez', I mentioned Jaden & I were jamming after our conversation. Here's one of those jams captured for you!

Episode available at https://www.sylvainpasliermusic.com/post/come-out-of-your-shell-with-jaden-chavez

In the latest episode of the podcast 'Come out of Your Shell with Jaden Chavez', I mentioned we were jamming after our conversation. Here's one of those jams...

17/07/2019

👋 NEW EPISODE: Jaden Chavez is 16-years old and he's the first 'Gen Z' guest on the podcast. For Jaden, the handpan is more than just a new hobby. It's helped him to come out of his shell and it's changed the trajectory of his life. A reinvigorating conversation about art, passion and life on this latest episode of the podcast.

10/07/2019

What's your spark? Re-ignite your light!

First experiences often inform our worldview, don't they? They establish our new baseline. And nostalgia is longing for to those prior experiences. It's not abo

18/06/2019

📣 EP17: What motivates you to create? For Bill Davies, it was the wake-up call of a cancer diagnosis combined with a deep desire to share his passion for music. In the midst of all this Bill discovered handpans.💡Listen to the full story here, or anywhere you get podcasts.

05/06/2019

🧭 🔎 🗺️ Your handpan holds many wonderful hidden treasures. Explore it! In their book 📕 "Hang Sound Sculpture" PANArt reveals the 7 physical sources of sound richness. Here they are!

Your handpan holds many wonderful hidden treasures. Explore it! In their book "Hang Sound Sculpture" PANArt reveals the 7 physical sources of sound richness. He

28/05/2019

📣 Episode 16: "The Unmatched Power of Creativity with Mary Mosley" (listen here or on Spotify, Apple...)

Have you ever brought your handpan to work? That's what Mary does on a routine basis. As an educator, she uses the handpan in the classroom as a learning tool with her students. 🏫 Speaking from her own experience, Mary reveals the unmatched power of creativity to help process difficulties. 💪

22/04/2019

This is the latest episode of The Handpan Podcast: On Life With / Without Handpans, with Lewis Johnson. In it, we explore how to reach a more balanced and purposeful approach to this handpan thing we enjoy so much.