Mind Over Music

Mind Over Music

By Robert J. MatsudaArtsPerforming Arts
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Mind Over Music episodes

  • Episode 7: Invitation to the Dance

    Robert Matsuda inteviews co-host Jeremy Gilien about his career in dance accompaniment. They discuss the structure of a typical ballet class and the many challenges that come with the job. Listeners will also learn about the skills necessary to succeed in this profession.

    42 min
  • Episode 5: THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON FAIRFAX AVENUE

    MEMORIES OF A PROGRESSIVE ROCK YOUTH IN 1970s LOS ANGELES


    When Yes opened for Black Sabbath in 1972, Jeremy Gilien's life was forever changed.  

    In fact, he didn't bother sticking around for the headliner.

    Robert Matsuda asks him about that night, opening up a discussion about progressive rock, one of the greatly misunderstood genres in popular music.

    58 min
  • Episode 4: 1969

    Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood continues to inspire enthusiastic discussion between us.


    Naturally, the talk will inevitably turn to its musical soundtrack.

    This film is scored entirely with pop songs from the mid to late sixties, along with orchestral excerpts from other films, such Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain.

    Bernard Herrmann's score was shelved because of a falling out between director and composer.

    Tarantino's inclusion of the forgotten score brings needed attention to a singularly talented film composer.

    This episode will examine the ways Tarantino uses pop music to advance narrative.

    We'll also discuss how this film had such a deeply felt impact on us.

    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a movie which reveals additional layers with each viewing.

    33 min
  • 1969 . . . .

    Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood continues to inspire enthusiastic discussion between us.


    Naturally, the talk will inevitably turn to its musical soundtrack.

    This film is scored entirely with pop songs from the late sixties, along  with orchestral excerpts from other films, such Alfred Hitchcock's Torn  Curtain.

    Bernard Herrmann's score was shelved because of a falling out between director and composer.

    Tarantino's inclusion of the forgotten score brings needed attention to a singularly talented film composer.

    This episode will examine the ways Tarantino uses pop music to advance narrative.

    We'll also discuss how this film had such a deeply felt impact on us.

    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a movie which reveals additional layers with each viewing.

    33 min
  • 1969

    Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood continues to inspire enthusiastic discussion between us.


    Naturally, the talk will inevitably turn to its musical soundtrack.

    This film is scored entirely with pop songs from the late sixties, along with orchestral excerpts from other films, such Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain.

    Bernard Herrmann's score was shelved because of a falling out between director and composer.

    Tarantino's inclusion of the forgotten score brings needed attention to a singularly talented film composer.

    This episode will examine the ways Tarantino uses pop music to advance narrative.

    We'll also discuss how this film had such a deeply felt impact on us.

    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a movie which reveals additional layers with each viewing.

    33 min
  • Episode 3: THE FOURTH SEAT

    On the next

    M I N D   O V E R   M U S I C   P O D C A S T

    BACH
    MOZART
    BEETHOVEN

    Three of the most highly venerated composers in history of classical music.

    But if you had to make room for one more genius at the top, who would it be?

    Mind Over Music wants to find out who will get the fourth seat

    38 min
  • Episode 2: HOOKS + EARWORMS

    What part of a song constitutes a hook? 


    Can it be a vocal melody or part of an instrumental riff? 

    And what is the difference between a hook and an ear worm? 

    In Episode Two of MIND OVER MUSIC, we dissect and analyze four Beatles songs to get a better look at their song structure.

    36 min
  • Episode 1: SNOBBERY!

    Snobbery in music.


    Is it justifiable?

    The musical snob: enlightened purist or insufferable jerk?

    Listen to our first ever episode of MIND OVER MUSIC and join the conversation.

    26 min

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