Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast

We're breaking down Van Halen’s 1978 release, "Van Halen"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea"

Performed by Beware The Gong

From the album: “Eternal Rain”

Composed by: ngaothr’gnaxz & yoz’edhr’zhuss

"Gemini"

Performed by Deeproot

Composed by: Morgan de Wendt, Casper Leijen, Max Stolwijk, & Siem Radder

Lyrics by: Sten Govers

"Passive Fire"

Performed by Ætheric

Composed by: Nicholas Wilks & Jesse Turner

Lyrics by: Jesse Turner & Nicholas Wilks

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:06:11) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:43) - Beware The Gong “The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea”

(00:12:39) - Deeproot "Gemini"

(00:16:50) - Ætheric “Passive Fire”

(00:22:44) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Van Halen's 1978 Debut Release, "Van Halen"

(01:06:37) - Question for the Audience

(01:06:47) - Can't Wait

(01:09:32) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode"

(01:15:02) - On the Next Episode

(01:15:22) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 03/07/2025

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We're breaking down Periphery’s 2016 release, "Periphery III: Select Difficulty"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"As Tight as Phantoms Hold"

Performed by Beriedir

From the album: “Liminal Spaces”

Composed by: Stefano Nusperli, Francesco Ideo, Simone Bacchi Mottin, Ciro Salvi, Daniele Cantaboni

"All We Have is Yesterday"

Performed by Devil May Care

Composed by: Antonio Bergas Romero

Lyrics by: Veronica Gonzalez Rodriguez

"The Age of the Pariah"

Performed by Beyond The Pale

From the album: “Monument in Time”

Composed by: Johnny Derechos, Frank van Boven, Janneke De Rooy, Boudewijn de Kraaij, Jeroen van Donselaar, Geoggrey Maas

Lyrics by: Janneke De Rooy

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:06:19) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:49) - Beriedir "As Tight as Phantoms Hold"

(00:11:30) - Devil May Care "All We Have is Yesterday"

(00:15:31) - Beyond The Pale "The Age of the Pariah"

(00:21:26) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Periphery's 2016 release, "Periphery III: Select Difficulty"

(01:07:06) - Question for the Audience

(01:07:43) - Can't Wait

(01:10:58) - Listener Feedback

(01:14:10) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti"

(01:18:29) - On the Next Episode

(01:18:56) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 03/21/2025

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We're breaking down Loathe's 2020 release, "I Let It In And It Took Everything"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Etta James' "At Last" and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Method Acting"

Performed by Monosphere

From the album: Sentience

Composed by: Rodney Fuchs & Marlon Palm

Lyrics by: Kevin Ernst

"Firestone"

Performed by Avelion

Composed by: Alessandro Ponzi, Lenoardo Freggi, Riccardo Rizzarelli, Oreste Giacomini, Danilo Arisi

"Heart's Resonance"

Performed by Virtual Symmetry

From the album: Veils Of Illumination

Composed by: Marco Pastorino, Valerio Villa

Lyrics by: Vaerlio Villa

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery

(00:05:44) - Monosphere "Method Acting"

(00:12:58) - Avelion "Firestone"

(00:19:53) - Virtual Symmetry "Heart's Resonance"

(00:28:30) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Loathe's 2020 release, "I Let It In And It Took Everything"

(01:09:15) - Question for the Audience

(01:10:28) - Can't Wait

(01:11:45) - Listener Feedback

(01:12:55) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Etta James' "At Last"

(01:16:15) - On the Next Episode

(01:17:00) - Contact Info/Outro

We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at [email protected]. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:

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Recorded on 12/28/2024

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We're breaking down Sammy Hagar’s 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself” and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Delicate Little Thoughts"

Performed by Sin Seer

Composed by: Trey Saucillo & Cameron McLendon

Lyrics by: Trey Saucillo

"The Denier"

Performed by My Sundown

From the “Revolution For Sale” EP

Composed by: Michael Bergner

Lyrics by: Raphael Bernal Tejedor

"pyrogen"

Performed by Megg Jacobs

Composed by: Brian Robbins

Lyrics by: Megan Perkins Jacobs

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:07:05) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:33) - Sin Seer "Delicate Little Thoughts"

(00:11:32) - My Sundown "The Denier"

(00:16:17) - Megg Jacobs "pyrogen"

(00:21:47) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Sammy Hagar's 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"

(00:49:25) - Question for the Audience

(00:49:44) - Can't Wait

(00:53:39) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself"

(00:59:08) - On the Next Episode

(01:00:02) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!

We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

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Recorded on 05/02/2025

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We're back with a brand new episode for your earholes! In this episode, we are breaking down 36 Crazyfists' 2006 record, "Rest Inside The Flames"! In addition, we talk a bit about what we've been listening to this week and we play some great music in our Art of Discovery segment! We also chat about The Temptations' "My Girl" and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"It's Over, Mannequin!"

Performed by Glory Fell

From the album: Season's Grievings

Composed by: Sean McGovern, Mike Brauch, Sam Stulce, Brendan Corley, Nathaniel Syrcle

"Ghosts"

Performed by Hike The Peak featuring John Harcus

From the album: Only The True Fly Free

Composed by: Lee Byatt and John Harcus

"Reach"

Performed by EverFelt

From the EverFelt EP

Composed by: EverFelt

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:05:33) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:51) - Gloryfell "It's Over, Mannequin!"

(00:13:14) - Hike The Peak (featuring John Harcus) - "Ghosts"

(00:17:52) - EverFelt "Reach"

(00:26:13) - Main Topic: Breaking Down 36 Crazyfists' 2006 Release, "Rest Inside The Flames"

(00:55:02) - Question for the Audience

(00:55:18) - Can't Wait

(00:59:02) - Listener Feedback

(01:00:11) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Temptations' "My Girl"

(01:04:03) - On the Next Episode

(01:05:24) - Contact Info/Outro

We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at [email protected]. Y ou can also reach us on several social media platforms:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174
• X: @leitmovepod
• Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.social
• Instagram: @leitmovepod
• Threads: @leitmovepod

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Recorded on 9/13/2024

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