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Ep 58 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Emma Ballantine

Ep 58 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Emma Ballantine

The ComicPop Crew takes a look at a special musical project.  Emma Ballantine has taken stories that people have relayed to her and she has set them to song.  These are very personal stories and songs that have resonance.  One song in particular, “Through Your Eyes”, hits home for us here at ComicPop.  So join us as we discuss Emma Ballantine’s Somebody’s Story EP.  Thanks to Charlotte Gomes, of Project Light Agency, for the continued support.

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What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Somebody’s Story EP, Emma Ballantine, Emma Ballantine, 2017.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Harmonise”, Somebody’s Story EP, Emma Ballantine, Emma Ballantine, 2017.
  2. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
  3. “Secret Tunnel”, Somebody’s Story EP, Emma Ballantine, Emma Ballantine, 2017.

Links:

Emma Ballantine’s Website

Emma Ballantine’s Somebody’s Story Website

Emma Ballantine’s Music Facebook Page

Ryan Uytdewilligen’s Website

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Dani Robert’s Music Video for “Clouds”

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Rebecca Raw’s Single “Connection”

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Emma Ballantine Single “Through Your Eyes”

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Bianca Rose’s Music Video for “Because of Love”

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Taylor Noelle’s Soulful Single “I Fall”

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Miriam Single “Be There For Me”

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