The Underplayed Serenade

The Underplayed Serenade

By Tim, Traci & KeatinMusicMusic CommentaryMusic History
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The Underplayed Serenade episodes

  • Two Masters Of Their Craft: Chris Cornell & Joe Henry

    "On this episode of The Underplayed, we're shining a spotlight on two incredible songs that deserve more recognition. First up is Chris Cornell's hauntingly beautiful "When I'm Down," a powerful ballad that showcases his incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Then, we'll dive into Joe Henry's "All That The Eye Can See," a soulful and introspective track that explores the complexities of ... well, we're not sure what - but we'll get into that! Join us as we explore these underplayed gems and discover the magic that makes them so special."

    Chris Cornell's Website

    Joe Henry's Website

    The Underplayed Podcast website

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    43 min
  • Brother And Sister In The Cloud - Karen Carpenter and Eddie Vedder

    Hey there, music lovers! Welcome back to another episode of "The Underplayed". Today, our trio of Tim, Traci, and Keatin are going to dive deep into the sounds of two iconic artists - Karen Carpenter and Eddie Vedder. Get ready to laugh, groove, and maybe shed a tear or two as we uncover some of their most underplayed tracks. Let's rock and roll!

    Karen Carpenter was an incredibly talented singer and drummer, best known for her work with her brother Richard in the pop duo The Carpenters. Her voice was pure and soulful, and she had an incredible range that captivated audiences around the world. Unfortunately, Karen struggled with anorexia nervosa, which ultimately led to her untimely death at the age of 32. She left behind a legacy of beautiful music.

    Eddie Vedder is an acclaimed musician who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Pearl Jam, one of the most successful and influential bands of the 1990s. Known for his distinctive voice and introspective lyrics, Vedder has also pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with numerous other artists. He is highly regarded for his powerful live performances and his commitment to social and environmental causes, including supporting veterans and protecting wilderness areas. Eddie Vedder continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans around the world with his music and activism.

    The Underplayed Podcast website

    Email us at [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunderplayed

    40 min
  • Am I Asking For Too Much Wine? Jeff Buckley and Blanks

    Episode 8 of The Underplayed Is Here!

    Attention all music lovers! Episode 8 of The Underplayed has just dropped, and it's a doozy! This episode features not one, but TWO amazing artists that you won't want to miss. So, grab your headphones and get ready to jam out to this week's episode!

    Jeff Buckley

    That's right, folks, this episode features a song by the one and only Jeff Buckley. If you're not familiar with Jeff Buckley, let me fill you in. He was an incredibly talented singer-songwriter who unfortunately passed away at a young age. His music is hauntingly beautiful, and his voice is truly one of a kind. The song featured in this episode is sure to give you goosebumps.

    Artist And YouTuber Blanks

    But wait, there's more! This episode also features a song by the incredibly talented artist and YouTuber, Blanks. If you're not familiar with Blanks, you're missing out. He's a Dutch singer-songwriter who has gained a huge following on YouTube for his covers and original music. His song featured in this episode is upbeat and catchy, and it's sure to get stuck in your head all day.

    Whether you're a fan of Jeff Buckley or Blanks, or just love discovering new music, this episode has something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a listen!

    The Underplayed Podcast website

    Email us at [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunderplayed

    39 min
  • Remember Not To Worry - Dire Straits and Chicago

    Welcome to today's episode of our podcast! For all you 80s music lovers out there, this is the one for you. We've got two B-Sides from Dire Straits and Chicago that we'll be taking a look at in depth.

    Mark Knopfler and Peter Cetera will take us on a journey from grit to silky smoothness as we discuss their respective songs. And don't worry, even though it's an informative episode, we still have plenty of silliness up our sleeves too! So what are you waiting for? Tune in now and let the good times roll!

    Dire Straits Website

    Chicago Website

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    Email us at [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunderplayed

    44 min
  • Covers of Africa - Modern takes on the classic song

    Hey there listeners! Today's episode is so cool - check this out! We scoured the internet for the best covers of Toto's song "Africa" and we brought you back all of the best (and a few of the "nice tries"). We do quick commentaries on each of them,

    It's a nice change of pace and a slightly special format - just for fun! And if you like this format let us know and we'll try to work it in more often.

    Artists Featured

    In order of appearance:

    • Weezer (again!)

    • Martin Miller

    • Peter Bence

    • Dan Vasc

    • David Winkler

    • Mike Massey

    • Dave Winnel

    • Leo Moracchioli - Hannah Boulton - Rabea Massad

    • Angel City Chorale

    • The Italian Artists

    • Amir Darzi

    • 40 Fingers

    • Reliant K

    • Alexandr Misko

    • Childs Anthem

    • Jonathan Young

    • Postmodern Jukebox

    • Tyler Ward - Lisa Cimorelli

    Then - we treat you to a mash up of some of our favorite parts of the best songs. It's fun, be sure to check this episode out!

    Our Stuff:

    The Underplayed Website

    The Facebook Page

    email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 5 min
  • Air Mail - The Civil Wars, San Holo, Weezer

    Today we dive in with the amazing Americana band The Civil Wars, and trust us this one you don't want to miss, these folks are incredibly talented and make some beautiful music. You may have heard of them, but here is a song you may not have heard, with a very interesting possible backstory.

    Now that they've split up, we wanted to give you some links to what the individual artists are up to:

    Joy Williams website

    John Paul White website

    Then we move straight into our first ever EDM song, one that still includes a lot of organic instruments, like guitar, with San Holo - and guess who's along for the ride? Rivers Cuomo, of Weezer!

    This is certainly an episode you won't want to miss!

    46 min

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