Rockin with Bach

In this episode, we speak to Corduroy Brown and dive into his new album, "Let Me Know". Join us as we talk about all the little details: construction of the album, the meaning behind it and maybe a few easter eggs you didn't even know about.

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Music consumption has a far greater history than the days of classic record stores and 45s. It has prehistoric roots that somehow led to an era in which we enjoy multiple online and mobile options for listening to, well, pretty much whatever we want. So, how did we get here? Join as we discuss from the very beginning of music distribution and the struggles along the way.

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Footnotes:

Payola

Radio's Impact on Culture

Behind the music: Promotion or Rip-off

Beyond Geek History

The History of Internet Radio

Columbia Engineering School- TEDx- David Rose and the Printing Press

There is no doubt that recording has impacted the art of music. It has altered how music is transmitted, preserved, heard, performed, and composed. The possibility of preserving musical performances by recording utterly changed the social and artistic meanings of music. Join us as we dive into all the cool details behind the history of recording.

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Footnotes:

The History of Sound Recording

AHRC History and Analysis of Recorded Music

This is the second episode of a 5 part series *spoilers from previous episodes. We highly recommend starting at Part 1: How has sound reinforcement impacted the art of music?

Join us as we dive into electric instruments, starting with the electric guitar. What was the purpose for the electric guitar? Was it a building block for the world of music with electricity?

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Footnotes:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Miessner

https://www.pianodreamers.com/digital-piano-vs-keyboard/

https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/89614/what-was-the-motivation-for-the-invention-of-electric-pianos

https://www.yamaha.com/en/musical_instrument_guide/electric_guitar/structure/?fbclid=IwAR191wJmbpwEIB8KEWcfRUv-0k7ZfmbjSfwTlDFA-MtIE7jSRd4Hj7_P858

https://www.les-paul.com/timeline/red-hot-red/?fbclid=IwAR2hCm0p_pwWTP4dHNR59UX7txAv4luZWxBqIziakCrgx_sCx9ajDy14_0k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2LX7Q1vGRZnJ7oaCLiTOheUDGt9SBPXUmQTsrEkLeaCGvJIQut3XzkC14&v=685Chb0qZvY&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR242teHeVW7dOg3YdIeZst4vmtD6u0HhEjdJmoLQ1RwSwQPpn2fzzmc4XA&v=iYU90XajYmU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucTg6rZJCu4&fbclid=IwAR0s2Ebufzr0eAcT120TmQxGETwfSWgXikbzYof2hoJNu1T-ed45D0MC-QQ

This episode is part 1 in a 5 part series on how technology has had a profound influence on the art of music.

Join us as we dive into music performances that were not acoustically sound to the invention of electricity and amplification. How did this shape music and why is it so impactful?]

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Footnotes:

Acoustical Society of America

Shoe box by John Mauven

Applying the Benefits of Unamplified Acoustic Music
to Performances with Amplification by Kenneth D. Jacob
 
History of the Cylinder Phonograph

Audio Engineering Society

History of the PA System

History of the LoudSpeaker

Invention of the Electric Guitar

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the good, the bad and the ugly. And how we could reform the Hall of Fame to become something so much better with appreciation towards the actual musicians. Is there a way to better honor all of their hard work? We think so!

Guest: Jon Compton

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Footnotes:

Roll and Roll HofF Website
The Observer
The Daily Herald

For more insight, please go out and read the countless articles and YouTube videos jumping on the "The RRHF sucks" bandwagon. There are countless opinions and many similar in fashion. 

Is success measured by the amount of awards you are given? Just because you have a hit, doesn't always mean the song can stand the test of time. Join us as we debunk and pull apart certain music award agencies and show that awards haven't always been around.

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Footnotes:
Billboard Charts
American Music Awards
Grammy Awards
Musicians who refuse the Grammys

A look into the unsung heroes! Session musicians, Producers, Songwriters and the ones that do it all! Often times, these people are not known. Their identities are often pushed to the side and we forget how important these jobs are to writing a hit song. Join us as we discuss their importance and what their jobs actually entail.

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Footnotes:
Jimmy Page
2 Rolling Stone
Song Writing Magazine

Johnathan Smith is an exceptional session and touring musician and producer. Based out of Nashville, TN, Johnathan is no stranger to the stage. Join us as we talk about the hype behind performing, touring and being a session musician.

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Videos:
Johnathan Smith- "As" Stevie Wonder Cover; Music City Sessions

If You Change Your Mind- Hunter Hayes 

ReverbNation

Biography:

Johnathan Smith says that his ultimate goal as a musician is "to make people happy!" Smith certainly achieves this goal and so much more every time he graces a stage or studio with his consistently energetic, emotionally charged style of finessing his instrument.

His journey with the ivories began at the tender age of 10 years old as the keyboard and piano player for his mother who was a pastor in East Chicago, Indiana. Life soon thereafter landed Smith in Charleston, West Virginia in 2003. During his time in WV, Smith's musical journey allowed for him to play on a number of stages including ones in Austria and Japan. He was introduced to the organ through playing in WV churches and added it to the arsenal of instruments he mastered. He has played in many bands and for many artists including Jonathan Dunn, Paul S. Morton, Twinkie Clark, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Paula Champion, J.J. Hairston, Lawrence Flowers, Micah Wilshire, and The Wilson Brothers Band.

Smith hit the ground running on the music scene when he arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2017, where he currently resides. When he isn't on the road as a band member for artist Hunter Hayes, playing keyboards and singing background vocals, he is a studio session musician and plays with local Nashville bands including Sam McCrary and The Mix, The Grant Garland Band, The Network, and his own local band J. Smith and Great Vibes. He is also the organ/keyboard player and one of the musical directors of Judah Temple of Praise Ministries of Nashville, TN.

His brilliant and lively keyboard stylings are a hot commodity in the places he has played and soon will be all over the world. The sky is the limit for this musical mastermind. Keep your eyes open and your ears keen for Johnathan Smith!

Some musicians venture off and do their own thing. This is a very normal trend. But what happens when a certain musician leaves an already very successful band or group to start their own solo career? Join us as we talk about epic fails and completely dominating circumstances.

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Footnotes:
Beyonce Knowles
Phil Collins 1
Phil Collins 2