Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier
Beyond the Notes uncovers the craft, stories, and “aha” moments behind today’s most influential music makers. Host Vonn Vanier sits down—remotely—for in‑depth chats with composers, producers, engineers, and performers (from Grammy winners to game‑score innovators), exploring how they broke in, solved impossible challenges, mentored the next generation, and even pursued unexpected passions. Each episode delivers a 30–60 min deep‑dive plus bite‑sized clips to inspire your own creative journey.
Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier
How Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Turns Greek Myths Into Grammy Winning Music
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There are some stories that time itself cannot bury. Composer Danaë Xanthe Vlasse transforms ancient Greek myths into music that feels both classical and cinematic, intimate and epic. Her Grammy-winning Mythologies and Grammy-nominated Mythologies II explore beauty, tension, and transcendence through voices that sound as if they’ve crossed centuries to reach us.
In this conversation with Vonn Vanier, Danaë shares how her Greek heritage shaped her love of myth, how she brings figures like Medusa and the Sirens to emotional life, and what it takes to lead world-class artists toward a single creative vision. Along the way, she speaks candidly about rewriting endings, why she discards large portions of her work, and how she uses recurring musical themes to carry character across long-form compositions.
This episode is about the stories we inherit, the stories we choose, and what it means to tell them honestly through music.