Life Changes Show, December 29, 2014
Life Changes with Filippo with Filippo Voltaggio and Mark Laisure
On Monday, December 29th, at 7 PM PT, Life Changes Network will release the list of the Ten Top Indie Songs That Could Change Your Life 2014 in the form of a radio countdown, just like Shadoe used to do when over a billion people were listening to him on the air.
“We all know the power of music. In contrast to mainstream countdowns, these songs are intended to make a positive difference in people’s lives and wouldn’t otherwise get attention,” says Filippo Voltaggio, host of The Life Changes Show.
Shadoe Stevens adds “These are not artists and groups that are backed by big record companies… these are people that are out creating their passion, what they believe in, on their own, and we want to expose people to these extraordinary artists.”
The list and all the songs in their entirety will air on the 29th during a Special 300th edition of The Life Changes Show. Co Hosts Filippo Voltaggio and Mark Laisure will have Shadoe Stevens as their Special Guest.
“The stars could not have aligned more perfectly for this show,” says Voltaggio. The show promises to be touching, revealing, funny, entertaining and transformational. The eclectic collection of songs was curated by licensing partner Graham Penniman of SynchBIG, recorded at Studio NoHo in North Hollywood, engineered by Brent Hahn and executive produced by Dorothy Lee Donahue.
The songs range in style from indie rock to spoken word and electronica, with a few other genres in between. The “life changing” songs also span the breadth of more esoteric concepts like “we are the ones we’ve been waiting for,” “no separation,” and “quieting the mind,” to “healing the earth,” free energy,” “honoring black ancestors and heroes,” and “permaculture.”
“What’s really nice about this countdown collection is that every song is significantly different than every other song. It’s a really nice group in terms of energy level and style.” comments Mr. Stevens. “Sprinkle in a little bit of “we’re all in this together” and “follow the light,” and you not only have life changing messages, but songs that will have your toes tapping, dancing in your seat, and songs you will want to listen to over and over again. This is a salute to, and celebration of, people who are making a difference, who write lyrics and music that is empowering, that is uplifting, and can give you a fresh look at things or give you the strength to become a better you.”
Tune in online Monday, Dec. 29th at the Life Changes Network to hear the first ever Life Changes Countdown Show. The 300th Anniversary Show with the Top Ten List of Songs that can change your life in 2015!
Guest, Shadoe Stevens
He was the first program director of "World Famous" KROQ-FM. He created one of the first Alternative Rock formats in the country. As Vice President of Programming, he created a new music format that consisted of nothing but "cutting edge, exciting new music. As both PD and on-air personality, the "attitude" he developed, combined with this new musical "niche," resulted in astonishing acceptance in a very short time. Within 6 months it became a number one station. As a radio personality during this period, he won the Billboard Magazine Personality of the Year Award.
After leaving radio for the worlds of television and film, in 1988, he was offered the position of hosting American Top Forty. Casey Kasem left the show, and Shadoe became the new host for the next 6 years. During this time, it became the most successful and widely syndicated radio show in the world. It was broadcast in 120 countries to an estimated 1 billion listeners every week. His voice became one of the most recognizable voices in the world. At the same time, he appeared on Hollywood Squares, which for three years was a top 5 syndicated show. As a regular on the show, he became a household name. The show continued in successful syndication for another three years.
He starred in two network series for CBS, the Fred Silverman production "Loose Cannon," and for four years the Top 20 series "Dave's World" with Harry Anderson, Meshach Tayler, and DeLane Matthews.
He has frequently been a guest star on a wide range of hit TV series including: Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch, The Larry Sanders Show, Caroline in the City, Clueless, Burke's Law, Fast Track, and Sonny Spoon (w/Mario Van Peebles).
As a voice-over artist, he has been the voice of Hollywood Squares, Comic Relief, the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and countless commercials. He is currently announcer for "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS.
Life Changes Show
Come and join the conversation about what's going on and what we can do together about it, with it, and for it. We have the choice, we have the power. We can do magic if we just believe!
A show about the changes going on in us, to us, around us, and because of us. Therefore, it's technically a show about "Everything," only with a how to make it better, see it better, be better.
In the show, there is talk about, and with, people who have either been through major changes, are helping others with major changes, or people who are changing the world for the better in a major way.
The show is a one-hour talk show format with a monologue by the host, a 30 minute interview with a guest of note, capped by a "Producer's Wrap" segment, in which Filippo and Co-Host Mark Laisure, and sometimes surprise guests, bring it all home for the listeners in a sometimes humorous and sometimes touching, but always entertaining conversation.
