45-33 : Inside the Music

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When you think of movie scores it is most likely you think of have heavily orchestrated music. These theme scores are no longer just in the domain of the likes of John Williams. Howard Horn, Henry Mancini and Hans Zimmer. The landscape has changed. More and more themes are coming from unlikely sources. Now it is not uncommon to hear music from performers or groups normally associated with themes. This same thing also applies to television programs. Let's explore some of those themes.

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The one-hit wonder from Canada. Some of the songs that may or may not have been hit songs in the USA.

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Another look at the artists and songs that are part of Black History Month. Just some of the artists that were inducted into the prestigious 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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As this year slowly ends we look to the merriment of Christmas.

At a time of show and giving join me as we will look at the Yule time songs and albums by artists not normally thought of for their Christmas music. This is the third part of the Christmas songs by unexpected artists.

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A look at some of biggest names country, folk and blue grass artists. From the legends to the new soon to be legends. This only part one of the series on this topic.

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During times of social and political unrest, protest songs have played a significant role. With the current political climate in the United Sates I take a look at some of the Iconic protest songs from the past. 

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The theme music for most television shows are usually instrumental or with some studio singer. However, every so often the vocals can be done by the lead actors. This provides them with another talent to be shared, that of a singer.

So let's take a look at some of the theme songs sung by actors from their television shows.

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It's all in the lyrics

When you listen to a favourite song do you really listen to the words? We all sing-a-long to these songs. However, we know what the words say. A love song should have pretty lyrics in some cases that is not true. In a great dance song, you expect the words to be simple and fun but not always. They take on a whole different meaning when it is spoken. Let’s listen to some song lyrics that are spoken.

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We look at TV theme songs that were sung by actors. Sometimes these actors are part of the shows and other times not. Some of these songs instantly bring us back to the show as if it were only yesterday. Let’s look at some of those songs.

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AKA Also Known As - real names of singers

Why do musicians change their names? 
Singers and musicians change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they go with nicknames because it was what they were commonly known to friends. Some because their real names do not have the same weight as others in the industry. Whatever the reason here are some of the artist who found a reason to go by a more suitable name.

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