In this podcast Joe analyzes Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Discussed is the impact of this song on modern songwriting and the techniques, many below the surface, that set it apart and influence to this day: modulation, continual flow of tension and calm, added note chords, anticipation, chordal, melodic and lyric ostinatos layered against each other, along with suspensions and resolutions.

Podcast #44 - Songwriting - Songs through Time - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

This podcast is for all songwriters, whether just starting or advanced - no musical background necessary! Composer and teacher Joseph Lilore covers the techniques of modern hit songwriters ("Circles" by Post Malone, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish), along with in-depth analysis of popular songs through time ("Something" by The Beatles, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana). The first series of lessons is an interactive course, where Joe plays chord progressions on the guitar as you sing along, turning your words into melodies. By the end of that series you will have written your first song, and you will be able to compose as many songs as you wish, in any style - pop, jazz, rock, country & more! Over 45 episodes so far, with new episodes released regularly.

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Hi everyone, this next work in the series  for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between Violin & Guitar.  I hope you enjoy these compositions, all my best wishes -Joe

Episode #136 Duet  for Violin & Guitar

Hi everyone, this next work is a soundscape of a beautiful park in New Jersey. A depiction in sound of following a path around the lake, in the center of the park.  Hope you enjoy - Take care Joe

Episode #135 Soundscape - Verona Park

Hi everyone, this next work in the series  for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between Flute. & Guitar.  I hope you enjoy these dialogues, all my best wishes -Joe

Episode #134  Dialogue #1 - Flute & Guitar

Hi everyone, this next work in the series  for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between 2 Guitars.  In this composition I feature what I believe is the most important compositional technique in all genres of music -  "Repetition and repetition with variation". In addition the use of petal tones and drones , notes sustained or repeated under the middle or above the music. The third technique highlighted is the Ostinato - A phrase motive riff repeated over and over creating an hypnotic force  a foundation on which all else is built - think of Stravinsky, Schoenberg, every heavy metal song -  actually all styles of music. Hope you enjoy the piece all my best Joe

Episode #133  Dialogue #1 - Two Guitars

Hi everyone, this next work in the series  for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between flute and classical guitar.  Hope you enjoy, all my best wishes Joe.

Podcast #44 - Songwriting - Songs through Time - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

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