Switched on Pop
"Did I mention that it's Christmas in this club?" (w Matt Rogers)
Dec 19, 2023
Comedian and singer Matt Rogers chats with Nate and Charlie about his new holiday album, which humorously explores the tension and absurdity of Christmas hits. They discuss the influence of sketch comedy on pop writing, share funny song ideas, and talk about accidentally creating a sincere holiday hit. The podcast also delves into the power of comedy in music, analyzing the bridge and vibe of a song, and the process of making a classic Christmas pop song.
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Quick takeaways
- Matt Rogers created a catchy Christmas pop single with a club dance vibe, drawing inspiration from David Guetta and Zedd's style with featured vocalists while incorporating comedic Christmas themes.
- Matt Rogers highlights the parallel structures of pop music songwriting and sketch comedy writing, emphasizing how the three-act structure of a song aligns with the three beats of comedy and how incorporating comedy elements can effectively communicate comedic ideas in music.
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Creating a Fresh, Sexy Christmas Pop Single
Matt Rogers discusses his approach to creating a big, sexy Christmas pop single that would grab listeners' attention. He wanted to be the first to release a Christmas album and decided to go all in with a catchy hook and a club dance vibe. He drew inspiration from David Guetta and Zedd's style with featured vocalists, creating a composition that references their work and adds a comedic twist by incorporating Christmas themes.
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