Note for Note

Walt Disney · 1993

On this special Halloween episode, Tony joins Michelle to discuss The Nightmare Before Christmas. In this episode Tony laments Tim Burtons fall from grace and both give praise to music legend Danny Elfman. They reflect on Elfman’s beginnings as a very unique and odd composer and lyricist which probably prepared him for his current status as one of the top movie composers. They also discuss they aesthetic tones in this soundtrack that make it rife for consumption by outcast and misfits.

Bob returns for a third time to join his daughter in discussing Rolling Stones. It’s no secret that classic rock has played an important part in Michelle’s life and understanding how music is passed down is perhaps the big theme of this episode. Instead of a single album, this episode will instead focus on Rolling Stones in a more general sense. Discussing their evolution, their impact on the music scene and their impact on Bob and Michelle.

The final episode of Michelle discussing the music of Disney films has returning guest Angela Morris and friend of both Amanda Shockency sharing their thoughts on the Disney empire in general. This conversation weaves in from discussing which songs are their favorites to remarking on the greater cultural influence of Disney films. Listen in and share your thoughts. 

Inspired by the last episode fellow Pretty Punk makes his way back to Note for Note to join Michelle in discussing Disney Films. In this episode Tony discusses how with Disney films they always strived to incorporate music into their films it wasn't until the Disney Renaissance that music became a conduit for the story as opposed to a quick aside from the narrative. Tony also discusses his own preferences with Disney films and why he separates Pixar from being considered a part of the "Disney" library. They also get into a discussion about the classification of Disney musical numbers as pop music and how they compare to modern pop. Overall it's just a lengthy conversation between a music enthusiast and a film buff. 

You'd be hard pressed to find an individual who has grown up free from the influence of the Mouse and in this episode Michelle and her guest Grace discuss the music of Disney animation. While touching on the golden and silver era of Disney this discussion primarily focuses on the Renaissance Era, which one is to do when discussing Disney music. 

Michelle has a pretty eccentric yet chill convo with returning guest Marissa for this episode of Note for Note. In this episode they reflect on what music they relate to their cabin. From music they play while "eating salad" to music they were introduced to on the drives up. This is a great episode of two sisters reminiscing about their childhood. 

1972 · Threshold

Bob Leitschuh returns to Note for Note to discuss Seventh Sojourn by the Moody Blues with his daughter, and host of Note for Note, Michelle. This time they get into a heaver discussion about the distributive methods of music and how that lead to the music scene being more heavily dominated by specific artists and genre. With music nowadays being so accessible they question whether artist who rise to prominence these days will have a harder time remaining in the cultural zeitgeist. Opposed to past artist who would by demand dominate the radio almost putting a roadblock to newer artist, not to take anything away from those past artist. Listen in as they discuss this and other musical phenomenons on this week's Note for Note.  

1967 · Abbey Roads Studios

Michelle discusses The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper with her mother, Dionne in the latest episode of Note for Note. They discuss life back in the 70's when the Beatles were arguably at their peak, the cultural landscape of the time and how music helped shape it. They also get into which musicians had the most base level impact on their affinity for being a musician. 

2007 · Sub Pop

So like, Tony, like, returns to Note for Note so Michelle can have opportunity to discuss an album that meant something to her. In this episode the two discuss the how music can serve as a sanctuary from loneliness. They also get into James Mercer's lyrical style, how it's almost a puzzle in the composition, and how it's affected Michelle's own endeavors as as a lyricist. The conversation veers off into politics as well as the they discuss how for them politics is a tool for survival.

Note for Note returns with Michelle interviews her friend Lilith, on gospel, country, and other music that have influenced her throughout life. In this episode they also discuss the the effects religion has had on their lives and their personality.