Strong Songs

Guest Russ Kleiner joins the host to explore the evolution of Clyde Stubblefield's drumming in funk music from 1967 to 1970. They analyze iconic grooves like 'Cold Sweat,' 'I Got the Feeling,' 'Mother Popcorn,' and the heavily sampled beat in 'Funky Drummer'. They discuss Stubblefield's innovative drumming techniques, including ghost notes and displaced snare hits. The impact of Stubblefield's Funky Drummer beat and its influence on music is also explored. The episode ends with a quiz and appreciation for the guest.

Robbie Robertson, musician from The Band, discusses The Last Waltz. They explore the unique elements of their hit song 'Up on Cripple Creek', analyze Rick Danko's emotional performance in 'It Makes No Difference', and delve into guest appearances by Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. They also discuss the band's versatility and their embrace of blues music. The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical context when watching 'The Last Waltz'.

Unique and innovative musical instruments are discussed by guest musicians in this episode. The hosts analyze the piano part in Evanescence's 'Going Under' and explore the use of a dissonant interval in a song. They also discuss the importance of counter melodies in music arrangements. The concept of 'musicians musicians' and the admiration for technical expertise are explored. The impact of loudness in stadium concerts and the need for musicians to protect their hearing is also addressed.

Explore the captivating world of electric guitar solos as Kirk takes a deep dive into the works of Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton. Learn about the Cage System, different positions, and A-flat major chords. Delve into the influence and impact of these guitar legends, their techniques, and styles. Analyze Jimi Hendrix's solo techniques and embrace the joy of contemporary guitar playing. The podcast wraps up with a showcase of personal progress and outro guitar solo.

Explore the music of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the main theme and recurring motifs. Discuss the use of signature instruments like the Urhu and saxophone. Learn about the importance of diagetic music in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Experience a climactic moment and reflections on the emotional journey of the game.

On this bonus episode, originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in 2022, Kirk goes through a few great Legend of Zelda pieces that he didn't manage to get into on last year's Zelda-focused Strong Songs episode. If you want to hear next week's new episode on Tears of the Kingdom early, go become a patron now!FEATURED:"Tears of the Kingdom Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, comp. Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui"Song of Storms," "Dark World/Lorule Theme," "Gerudo Valley," and "The Great Fairy's Fountain" by Koji KondoVarious themes from Crypt of the Necrodancer: Cadence of Hyrule, composed by Danny Baranowski feat Jules Conroy on guitarDr. Pez's Ocarina of Time prog album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDH3g6rRjM8Fantasie-impromptu in C-Sharp" by Frédéric Chopin, 1815, performed by Arthur Rubinstein----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! Patreon | Paypal 🏠 HOMEPAGEstrongsongspodcast.com 👚 MERCHstrongsongspodcast.com/store 📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.com📷 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @Kirk_HamiltonBluesky: @kirkhamilton.com💬 STRONG SONGS DISCORD SERVER strongsongspodcast.com/discord🎧 STRONG SONGS PLAYLISTS Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music🎸 KIRK'S GEAR & INSTRUMENTS kirkhamilton.com/gear🎶 KIRK'S MUSIC kirkhamilton.com/music🎨 SHOW ART Tom Deja, Bossman Graphics--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallDan AustinJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationAndre BremerDave FloreyOCTOBER 2023 HALF-NOTE PATRONSDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiChristopher BrunoChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenSean MurphyJake YumatillaAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Whit SidenerRobert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Johnsonjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidMeghan O'LearyJohn BaumanDax and Dane HuddlestonMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterGiantPredatoryMolluskLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonJulian RoleffDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerPhino DeLeonAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria YuBrad Clarkmino caposselaSteve PaquinEmma SklarBernard KhooRobert HeuerMatthew GoldenDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanOlivia BishopJohn GisselquistLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonDamian BradyAngela LivingstoneDavid FriedmanSarah SulanDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffWenGeoff GoldenRob FPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanMark PerryDhu WikMelEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyJarrod SchindlerCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerJules BaileyAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

The podcast explores Belle & Sebastian's 'The Girl Doesn't Get It', discussing its chord progression and key changes. They analyze the bass lines and the impact of key changes, while praising the song's unique direction and guitar solo's chord progression.

Learn about the four main electric guitars: Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul, and Gibson 335. Explore the versatility of the 335 and its use in different genres like rock, metal, and even mimicking acoustic sound. Discover how the 335 excels in handling distortion and creating a distinctive sound. Hear about iconic players and bands, such as Queens of the Stone Age, who use the 335 for their signature sound. Stay tuned for future episodes and support the show by becoming a patron.

Dan Golding, an Australian author and musician, joins the host to explore John Williams' musical legacy, including his groundbreaking score for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. They discuss film scoring, video game music, the interplay of music and action in movies, John Williams' orchestration style, the complexities of Empire Strikes Back, the brilliance of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', exploring jazz with Charles Mingus, the intersection of music and visual art, the musical landscape of 1959, and expressing gratitude and encouraging support.

This podcast explores various topics including 60s pop counterpoint, Chaka Kahn syncopation, Taylor Swift's re-recording project, good practice habits, Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer,' and the significance of finding a musical partner. They also discuss capturing song ideas, the impact of artists' control in the music industry, and analyze the changes in 'Sledgehammer.'