Category: SportsEntertainment
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Ep. 133: What’s the connection between classic cartoons and classical music? with Dr. Daniel Goldmark
There are generations of kids who first became familiar with classical music through cartoons. What were considered the “golden years” of cartoon music, and why was classical music heavily used in cartoons during this time? How has classical music’s role in cartoons changed throughout the decades?
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Ep. 132: The secret life of… the recording studio engineer; with John Long
What exactly IS a recording studio engineer, and what do they do? We discuss the “golden era” of sound engineering (1955-1975), the dual roles engineers played during this time, how the role has changed in recent decades, and why today’s engineers have a renewed interest in the processes of that era.
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Ep. 118: Bob Dylan: Case study of the power of music to change the world; with Ed Newman
It has become cliché to talk about the power of music to change the world. Today’s episode is a case study of someone whose music really has changed the world, and that is Bob Dylan. How did Dylan’s music change the world? And what did his hometown have to do with it? Bob Dylan was…
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Ep. 114: A peek behind the curtain of film composition, with composer Garrett Hope
Music can profoundly impact our experience of a movie’s story. How and when does this soundtrack come together? Composer Garrett Hope takes us behind the scenes of the film scoring process.
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Ep. 110: How are album covers created – and why is some of the art so bizarre?! With Darin Leach
The form that the “album” has taken has evolved over the decades: we’ve had vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, digital downloads. Through all these iterations, one constant has been the cover art. Even on our digital downloads and streams, we still get to view the cover art on our device when a song is playing.…
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Ep. 109: How can I enhance my next dinner party with music? With Chef Arlene Coco
Music and food are two things that everyone loves, and that consistently bring people together! Thoughtful music playlists can enhance the dinner party experience for everyone involved, from prep to party to cleanup. Ambassador of Entertaining Arlene Coco discusses playlist selections, her go-to party musicians, and trends in the food world.