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Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans

Sylvain Paslier

Sep 25, 2021
28 min

Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans

This is a true story of sound healing, a first-hand account of the impact handpans had on Dave Jones' life after he suffered brain trauma.

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Sylvain Paslier

Jul 11, 2021
17 min

Welcome to Handpan Camp!

Handpan Camp is a 5-day campout in the Pacific Northwest. Tune in to our group conversation as we revisit its inception, share highlights an

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PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)

Sylvain Paslier

Dec 15, 2020
29 min

PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)

Ron Kravitz is a notable figure in handpan history. As the sole Hang distributor in the US (2002-05) and then one of only two worldwide...

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The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner

Sylvain Paslier

Sep 10, 2020
36 min

The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner

What if the magical effect of handpans could be explained? Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns of the instrument.

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Sylvain Paslier

Jul 30, 2020
1 min

Elevate Your Surroundings

I've been thinking about 'inspiration' a lot lately... and what a powerful force it can be. Perhaps it's mood-lighting, your go-to...

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Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on The Handpan Podcast

Sylvain Paslier

Apr 27, 2020
25 min

Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on The Handpan Podcast

For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what

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The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen

Sylvain Paslier

Jan 29, 2020
29 min

The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen

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 happil

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The Pantheon Connection — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

The Pantheon Connection — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Two pictures taken by Spyros, each with a special story, hang on the walls of Colin's shop.

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The Fun Corner — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 19, 2019
4 min

The Fun Corner — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Colin turns extra metal into cool board games and a "handpan" clock that chimes in Celtic... That's the fun corner of Colin's shop!

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The Mutant Cello — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 19, 2019
4 min

The Mutant Cello — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

This is how Colin redefined his relationship to the cello. New pegs, new tuning, added sitar string and a bluetooth speaker attached via mag

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The Hydro Map — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

The Hydro Map — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Colin's map on the wall shows all the handpan makers who have adopted his water-pressure invention to form handpan shells called "hydroformi

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The Strobe Tuners — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 19, 2019
3 min

The Strobe Tuners — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke

Discover Colin's amazing collection of strobe tuners dating back to the 1930s all the way up to now with Linotune.

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There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 2, 2019
30 min

There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2

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.

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There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 1

Sylvain Paslier

Nov 2, 2019
46 min

There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 1

In part 1, it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews Sylvain. Originally intended to be published only under...

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Sylvain Paslier

Sep 30, 2019
35 min

Hammering with Intent with Josh Rivera

Unsure about his future Josh was looking for direction. The handpan helped defined a new path and began to change his life. From player to t

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The Handpan Lets People Shine with Kevin Roddy

Sylvain Paslier

Sep 15, 2019
34 min

The Handpan Lets People Shine with Kevin Roddy

Long-time Hang and handpan enthusiast Kevin Roddy shares the stories that have shaped his own journey with the instrument. In this episode,

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Come out of Your Shell with Jaden Chavez

Sylvain Paslier

Jul 17, 2019
26 min

Come out of Your Shell with Jaden Chavez

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...

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Sylvain Paslier

Jul 10, 2019
1 min

What's Your Spark?

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

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Sylvain Paslier

Jun 18, 2019
18 min

A Gift to Be Given with Bill Davies

What motivates you to create? For Bill, it was the wake-up call of a cancer diagnosis combined with a deep desire to share his passion for..

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Sylvain Paslier

Jun 5, 2019
1 min

Many Treasures

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

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