Electronic... Pop-rock... Scottish... CHRVCHES. 

The episode was recorded last year when the show Zealous Musician was still in development. Recording this was part of testing out how to do episodes on different styles of music that I love. Rather than letting it sit on a shelf and collect dust, I decided to publish the episode! Although it's much different than the post-hardcore/emo bands of season one, I hope you enjoy this synthesized change of pace!

Special thanks to my guest Brad!

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5R5ktPTBOf5mneLZmsKz03?si=XLwsB_46QvmwRmEOYcNeAQ

Song Exploder Episode on CHVRCHES

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chvrches-clearest-blue/id788236947?i=1000371269483&mt=2

www.marcomusicforkids.com 

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Heavy, but groovy. Melodic, but hardcore. A paradise for guitar players who love hardcore music. Heavy drums. Electronic sound FX. The band that broke open the doors of melodic hardcore music in 2004. This band needs no introduction. Let's take a closer look at the music from Underoath.

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Warped tour 2006. Me & Chris, the keyboard player from Ø. 

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHCwwjLuz2g

Special thanks to my guest Morgan!

Interview with Spencer Chamberlain on the podcast "Lead Singer Syndrome"

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-singer-syndrome-with-shane-told/id1056952502?mt=2&i=1000408282639

YouTube video of Tim explaining how to play Ø guitar riffs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI3hCsmQL4w

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Punk rock. Groovy. Heavy. Quiet. Acoustic. Brand New can do it all. In this episode, we unpack the dynamics from this very diverse rock band. Also we look at some of their pop music elements, captivating lyrics, and much more. If you're a sucker for anything acoustic then I think you'll enjoy this episode.

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Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHCwwjLuz2g

Special thanks to my guest Nick Owen!  

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Let's take a closer look at a band that is truly one of the founding father bands of post hardcore and emo music: Thursday. Their guitar tones and vocals were very dynamic, ranging from brutal and heavy to soft and melodic. Jazzy & rock and roll drums, amazing lyrics, an honest approach to songwriting, and so much more. Together, let's pay tribute to the black dove.

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Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/6ZLzX9jrLbT0oltOKCXDeE?si=NlQfPHOjTWe3kIMRdkCt7w

Special thanks to my guest Chris Swinney. Be sure to check out his rad podcast That One Time on Tour. Here's a link to his episode with Tucker Rule, the drummer for Thursday!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-009-w-tucker-rule-thursday/id1367830700?i=1000412815027&mt=2

Cautionary Tales Podcast: interview with Geoff Rickly

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-geoff-rickly-of-thursday/id1331165107?i=1000399383218&mt=2

Song Exploder Podcast: Rut by The Killers

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killers-rut/id788236947?i=1000393150652&mt=2

Dark Blue Podcast: with Geoff Rickly

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-blue/id1437144873?mt=2

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In this episode of sonic psychology, we answer 4 listener questions about the music theory of Christmas Music. Learn about jazz chords, new ways to play songs, why songs get stuck in your head, and much more!

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Curosco Music

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A0ZgjDBYqmgJYaa5JBBEL?si=Wnp35OTBRDS3GHFa2RWolA

Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Your Head

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-science-behind-why-holiday-jingles-get-stuck-in-our-heads

Adeste Music

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rvLVH3Wh4wt1VOE9B67QQ?si=0C3sdh4HRR6N5JkZyBdGVA

A Very Marco Christmas

https://open.spotify.com/album/3zFDpUmtdukIWdz3UTqQxW?si=RmHc8gsUTl-lu3yA6DEBwg

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In this special holiday episode, we're taking a closer look at some badass Christmas music from post hardcore and emo bands... and also some other band that don't fall into those categories. Let's face it, there's tons of great Christmas music out there! In this episode, we highlight some of the Christmas records and songs that stand out to me, and we talk about why they're awesome. 

Also on this episode: AMA. Ask me anything about playing Christmas music in your own home, and I will answer it as a part of the next episode called Sonic Psychology: Christmas Music. Check out the episode for more details. Have a very Zealous Christmas!  

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Matt Greiner playing drums in the studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYLhS2y2gs

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Welcome to a metalcore episode of Zealous Musician. Let's dive into all things As I Lay Dying: crazy guitar licks, wicked fast drums, brutal screaming, and an unbelievably tragic story... redeemed.

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Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5sAntXC8vhcJ7z30c3YRs3?si=Q5p7X5EGSnOkADnjjZ9SmA

Special thanks to my guest Jordan Hunsucker

Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast: interview with Phil Sgrosso

https://urm.academy/ep158-phil-sgrosso/

Metal Sucks Podcast: Interview with Jordan Mancino

http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/10/17/jordan-mancino-of-wovenwar-on-the-metalsucks-podcast-167/

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In this special episode, we break down a specific topic of music theory. Or as I like to call it, Sonic Psychology. We're going to take a closer look at 2 chords: the Major 1, and the Minor 6. These 2 chords are very simple, and yet extremely powerful at the same time. Why does the major 1 chord sound happy and uplifting? Why does the minor 6 chord sound sad and moody? Find the answer to these questions and much more in the first episode of sonic psychology.

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Ever heard a song where Jesus says the F word? Well, in Part 2 of the Emery episode, you're going to. We dive into the impact that Emery has had through their music, their lyrics, and also through the Bad Christian Network. In addition to the conversation with my guest Chris Randazzo, hear about another great podcast produced by Super Team Media called Church Over Coffee. We also take a closer look at the inspirational Bad Christian Network, and then we talk a bit more about the mission of Super Team Media.

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Church Over Coffee Podcast

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/church-over-coffee/id1206035461?mt=2

Special thanks to my guest Chris Randazzo

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Bad Christian Website

www.badchristian.com 

Huge thanks to Reva and the Bad Christian team for allowing me to play clips of their podcasts and promote their content!

Emery Vocal Contest Song: "Gethsemane"

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D-Fkf9SLz0WqMvwPAaeT41jTL2OS5Cfd/view?usp=sharing

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Part 1 is all about the music from Emery. We dive into their keyboard melodies, hardcore guitar riffs, melodic vocal layers, breakdowns, time signatures, thought-provoking lyrics, and much more. As we take a journey through their albums, let's take a closer look at some of the music theory behind their music and find out what makes it unique.

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Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/10TmrHYOnbFYsZrLRKpJvU?si=0_ziJ-CnQxecicpuwJgthA

Special thanks to my guest Chris Randazzo

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