Today's episode is an album review, where I’ll be reviewing Metallica's first album, Kill 'Em All. Metallica's first album is an amazing first album compared to most bands first albums. Most bands don’t know what to do, or how to write an album, but whatever Metallica did, they did it right! 

• Hit the Lights, 
• The Four Horsemen
• Seek and Destroy 
• Amazing guitar solos and fast paced, catchy riffs.  

• Motorbreath
• Whiplash. 
• Don't have enough diversity in the riffs. 
• Still amazing guitar solos. 
• Jump into Fire
• Metal Militia
• No Remorse
• Phantom Lord. 
• While good guitar solos are just bland. 
• Riffs are just decent at best. 

• Most unique song of the album
• Bass solo, the entire song. Drums do come in towards the end to spice things up. 
• Editor’s Note - at the end of our podcast, we refer to some triads. While the quality of these triads are accurate, they aren’t “seconds”, but “thirds” which combine to form triads.

Seek and Destroy 

Hit the Lights

The Four Horsemen

(Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth

Whiplash

Motorbreath

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Today’s episode is a Composer’s Corner and will focus on the theme of my piece, Former Happiness.

• Bb Major
• Bb Natural Minor
• Chromatic

• Why some parts are quiet - Flute and Glockenspiel
• Use of breathing
• Starting and ending with the same dynamics

• Double-Layered Synth
• One instrument, multiple tracks
• Melodic motifs

Credits: Former Happiness

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Rhapsody Podcast

Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown

Today’s episode is a deep dive on Lemon Boy, by Cavetown, and will discuss how Cavetown uses this song to make a commentary on mental health issues.

• Location, Age, etc.
• Writes songs about mental health, as well as breaking down stigma surrounding it.
• Role model for queer youth.
• Introducing the song and what it’s about.

• Key Signature
• Tempo

• Analysis of each verse and chorus
• Differences in each chorus, why?
• Overall meaning and connection back to the artist

Cavetown

Lemon Boy - Cavetown

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Today’s episode is a “Deep Dive” on the song Lost For Words by Pink Floyd. Lost For Words was released in 1994 as a part of the Division Bell album. It was written by Pink Floyd’s singer and guitarist David Gilmour. This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and we’re going to really break it down. We’re going to be looking specifically at the lyrics, form, and instrumentation of the song.

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•  The whole gist of the lyrics is an awakening of sorts - coming out of a time of darkness into a renewed sense of love and making amends 
• The song strives to communicate that getting caught in grudges only hurts yourself, and it’s time to forgive those who hurt you

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• Lost For Words follows a clear structure which contributes to the message
• The build-up, climax, and full-circle ending make for a satisfying result 

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• The instruments used in Lost For Words contribute to the mood and theme of the song
• The drums and acoustic instruments give the song a spiritual/religious undertone

Pink Floyd, Lost For Words

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Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will analyze the lyrics and instrumentation of Liability by Lorde.

• First album released in 2013 (Pure Heroine)
• “Royals” became a smash hit and kick-started her career 
• Songs focus on disillusionment and a jaded worldview
• Melodrama released in 2017

• Continues mood of angst often seen in her music
• Key of D Flat Major creates a sombre mood 

• Verses tell the story of heartbreak and depending on yourself
• Timbre of Lorde’s low voice gives the ballad depth and creates intimacy 
• Low range song (C3 - Ab4) 
• Song is so popular due to its emotionally vulnerable themes that audiences can relate to 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2dLLR6qlu5UJ5gk0dKz0h3?si=2a726e9285344b85 (royals by lorde)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6Kkt27YmFyIFrcX3QXFi2o?si=a261bff66350423b (liability by lorde)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_VDhIQYQyo (interview with Audacy News)

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Rhapsody

Deep Dive: Cross Examination - Kabuki Girl

Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will talk about Kabuki Girl and it’s music theory .

Talking about myself and background info on Descendents

Talking about melodies, instrumentalization, and the rhythm 

Dissecting the lyrics and what they mean, how this relates to most punk songs and the form of the song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SLh7bywpM (Descendents - Kabuki Girl)

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Today’s episode is an Album Review and will Go over the album¨Your City Gave me Asthma¨.

Created by British musician Wilbur Soot. Released on June 25, 2020. The album features 7 songs, these songs feature an acoustic guitar and vocals.  

7 songs in the album. Each song in the album has a deep meaning behind it.

Jubilee Line 

Saline Solution 

Since I saw Vienna 

Losing face 

Your Sister Was Right  

La Jolla 

Im Sorry Boris 

Jubilee Line is the most popular song on the album. 

Although this beginning is very dramatic, the song later gets to very serious issues. 

Credits:

Wilbur Soot - Jubilee Line https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jSeLeHZI0 

Wilbur Soot - Since I Saw Vienna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_SyNxuQOCM 

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Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will dive into the artist Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his influences both musically and culturally, and his discography during his lifetime.

Brief overview of Jimi Hendrix’s influences stemming from his childhood, musical career, 1960s culture, and …hobbies.

Focusing on Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 debut album, using examples from the songs “Fire” and “Third Stone From The Sun.”

Focusing on Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 sophomore album, exploring its R&B and Psychedelic sound. Used the song “Spanish Castle Magic.”

Focusing on Jimi Hendrix’s third and final album released during his lifetimes, the legendary 1968 double album Electric Ladyland. Discussing its wide variety and legendary reputation, used songs “...And the Gods Made Love” and “All Along The Watchtower.” Concluding with a discussion on Jimi Hendrix’s death and lasting legacy.

Jimi Hendrix, “Fire”

Jimi Hendrix, “Third Stone From The Sun”

Jimi Hendrix, “Spanish Castle Magic”

Jimi Hendrix, “...And the Gods Made Love”

Jimi Hendrix, “All Along the Watchtower”

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