In part two of the two part finale, the co-hosts get together to discuss how AI is affecting the music industry as well as our lives. Also, the four co-hosts that are real life working musicians provide insight into why the DC area hates original music and instead opts for cover or tribute bands.

As we bring the podcast to a close (maybe...) everyone here at The Setlisters thanks our listeners for sticking with us these past couple years. We truly do this podcast for you, and we love you.

(Keep the feed open)

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The entire cast of The Setlisters come together to bid farewell (or maybe not...) to the podcast. In part one of the two part finale the co-hosts talk about how they all met and what they will miss most about the show. While this may not be the end of the podcast, it is certainly the end of a chapter. If it is to be the final episodes, everyone here at The Setlisters extends their thanks to our wonderful audience for tuning in these past few years. (Keep the feed open just in case)

Thank you!

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William is still trying to figure out why he picked this song. Perhaps it's nostalgia, or maybe it's simply a really cool guitar riff. Mike and William talk about Mark Knopfler's lyrical choices and guitar chops as well as the use of early CGI in the making of the music video.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC1Pdsppch4

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP2RUD_cL0

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Derek and William look beyond the allegations to the title track on the greatest selling record of all time, 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson. Derek gushes over Vincent Price and the hosts talk about how iconic and expensive the music video was.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsuEjAw5hg0

Thriller Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA

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Better get the kids out of the room because Matt and William are digging up the old 80's pop chestnut, 'Nasty Girl' by Vanity 6. The Prince produced pop hit made it into the 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie while lead vocalist, Denise Matthews aka Vanity, found not only acting work but also Jesus when she became a born-again Christian.

'Nasty Girl': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnKUXgFaF0

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Mike brings us the brief but incredible track, 'Story 2' by rap group CLIPPING. The song gives the listener a view of the life of a former arsonist and the rapid unraveling of his life in an instant. The hosts discuss the world-building qualities of the lyrics and the in-depth storytelling rapper and actor, Daveed Diggs is able to achieve in such a short song. The success of his storytelling is achieved partly by the fact that he trusts the listener is smart enough to understand and surmise details and premises with only a portion of the picture.

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbU9UUwxBxA

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Whether it's meticulous recording techniques, stage-presence or using sports broadcasting equipment to shoot a music video, Queen does it all for what is arguably their most popular song, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. William and Laura gush over the incredible work that was put into the making of the operatic rock ballad.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG16sdjLtc0

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

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Billy and Derek are back with Green Day's 'Wake Me Up When September Ends' which has become somewhat of an internet meme. The two discuss the music video and how it diverges from the actual meaning of the song as well as other topics including art vs. commercialism.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGhwBFYtn1s

Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0

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With their reunion tour in full swing, the co-hosts talk Oasis. Matt has brought his favorite song by the group, 'Little by Little'. They touch on the infighting of the band, including a lawsuit and the extremely 1990's feel of the music video.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZThbfRjhEV4

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1RS_5IAiE

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Matt joins Billy as he indulges in one of the bands from his childhood. Dutch rap/rock band, Urban Dance Squad helped to solidify Billy as a true 90's kid. The two hosts talk about artistry vs. commercialization and how life experience can influence a musician's style.

'Good Grief': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAgQtt4sGJ8

UDS Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFV58AGgiqU

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