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The Melodology Podcast

Arthur Breur

“Celebrating the Unsung Excellence of Melody Makers!” Each episode, host composer Arthur Breur and a guest explore and examine beloved melodies from a variety of sources: popular songs, musicals, operas, classical music, hymns and liturgy, film and television scores and more.

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Grammy-winning producer, composer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Fallacaro joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss one of the best selling singles of all time: "Baby One More Time" by Swedish record producer and songwriter Max Martin. They discuss the composition and songwriting craft applied to the song, then Dominic shares the version of the song from the musical "& Juliet" currently on Broadway, for which he serves as co-arranger, orchestrator, and Music Director.

Melody:

"Baby One More Time" by Max Martin

Composer / Songwriter:

Max Martin

Duration:

1:23:59

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Baby One More Time” – 17:49
  • Review of the melody – 24:26
  • Dominic shares – 1:04:24

Guest Composer:

Dominic Fallacaro

Recorded:

June 26, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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07/31/23 • 84 min

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07/18/23 • 76 min

Haakon Davidsen, award-nominated composer for video games, film & TV, joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore and celebrate the amazing "Batman Theme" from the film "Batman", 1989, composed by the legendary Danny Elfman.

Melody:

“Batman Theme” from the film “Batman”, 1989.

Composer / Songwriter:

Danny Elfman

Duration:

1:16:29

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Batman Theme” – 18:40
  • Review of the melody – 22:02
  • Haakon shares – 1:01:29

Guest Composer:

Haakon Davidsen

Mentioned in this Episode:

Recorded:

November 25, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Video of musical score for reference created using MusicNotes: https://www.musicnotes.com/

Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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07/18/23 • 76 min

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Award-winning British composer Tamsin Jones joins the podcast to discuss the Renaissance choral work “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” by Heinrich Isaac, and shares two choral works of her own--one of which is inspired by and includes the melody from “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen”.

Melody:

“Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen”

Composer / Songwriter:

Heinrich Isaac (ca. 1450–1517)

Duration:

1:28:25

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” – 13:46
  • Review of the melody – 18:15
  • Lisa shares – 1:03:28
Guest Composer:

Tamsin Jones

Music Mentioned in this Episode: Definitions in this Episode: Recorded:

October 21, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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04/16/23 • 88 min

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03/19/23 • 118 min

New music powerhouse Lisa Neher joins Melodology Podcast host Arthur Breur to examine the underappreciated “Luke and Leia” by John Williams, and she shares two of her own works — including one of her own performances.

Melody: “Luke and Leia” from “Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi”

Composer / Songwriter: John Williams

Duration: 1:58:26

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Luke and Leia” – 12:14
  • Review of the melody – 20:47
  • Lisa shares – 1:22:18

Guest Composer: Lisa Neher

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Recorded: November 4, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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03/19/23 • 118 min

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Composer Aaron Lee joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore the Jewish Folk Song “Seit Gesunderhait” (“Farewell My Dear Parents”) and two of his own compositions, one of which uses “Seit Gesunderhait” as a component in the composition.

Melody: “Farewell My Dear Parents” (“Seit Gesunterhait Meine Liebe Eltern”)

Composer / Songwriter: Traditional (?) Jewish Folk Tune

Duration: 1:08:24

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Farewell My Dear Parents” – 06:27
  • Review of the melody – 17:15
  • Aaron shares – 50:01

Guest Composer: Aaron Lee

Recorded: August 19, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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03/11/23 • 68 min

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02/25/23 • 79 min

Composer Richard Peat joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore "Down In Yon Forest" and brings three beautiful choral works of his own to share.

Melody "Down In Yon Forest" (YouTube video of referenced performance, "Enchanted Carols", here: https://youtu.be/Bi1N_a_PrEE)

Composer / Songwriter: Traditional

Duration: 1:19:06

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Down In Yon Forest” – 21:41
  • Review of the melody – 27:00
  • Richard shares – 57:00

Guest Composer: Richard Peat

Music Referenced in This Episode:

Recorded: September 29, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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02/25/23 • 79 min

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11/13/22 • 81 min

Composer, pianist, and host of the Euterpean Podcast, Zachary Davies joins Melodology Podcast host Arthur Breur to examine one of the two melodies that inspired the Melodology Podcast in the first place: “Over the Rainbow” from the movie “Wizard of Oz”, music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg.

Melody “Over the Rainbow” (wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Rainbow)

Composer / Songwriter: Music by Harold Arlen (lyrics by Yip Harburg).

Duration: 1:21:57

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Over the Rainbow” – 6:24
  • Review of the melody – 13:25
  • Zach shares – 100:44

Guest Composer: Zachary Davies

Recorded: September 15, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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11/13/22 • 81 min

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10/19/22 • 74 min

Composer Kevin Day joins podcast host Arthur Breur to examine the melody from the “Obi Wan” theme by John Williams, composed for the series “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. Kevin also shares some of his own exciting music and news.

Melody “Obi-Wan” by John Williams.

Duration: 1:14:26

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about “Obi-Wan” – 9:51
  • Review of the melody – 14:32
  • Kevin shares – 47:36

Guest Composer: Kevin Day

Recorded: August 12, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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10/19/22 • 74 min

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08/31/22 • 66 min

Guest composer Troisnyx joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore the melody from “Estavius” by Phyrnna, composed for the Epic Battle Fantasy games. Troisnyx also shares her own song, “The Drummer’s Prayer”, and shares about her own background and plans.

Melody: “Estavius” by Phyrnna.

Duration: 1:06:33

  • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about Phyrnna and “Estavius” – 18:08
  • Review of the melody – 26:35
  • Troisnyx shares her song “The Drummer’s Prayer” – 45:09

Guest Composer: Troisnyx

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Recorded: August 5 and 12, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical scores for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical scores for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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08/31/22 • 66 min

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05/13/22 • 68 min

Composer Tony Manfredonia joins podcast host Arthur Breur to examine the melody of the brilliant Star Wars "Force Theme", by John Williams. Tony also shares his main theme to the game "Call of Saregnar", and he and Arthur discuss and examine that theme as well. Note: The music shared for "The Force Theme" in this episode uses a French horn part, and is displayed and discussed a 5th up from the concert pitches in the audio.

Melody "The Force Theme" by John Williams.

Duration: 1:08:30

  • Intro and guest questions - 0:00
  • Pre-discussion about "The Force Theme" - 7:20
  • Review of the melody - 14:25
  • Tony shares his main theme to "The Call of Saregnar" - 47:58

Guest Composer: Tony Manfredonia

Recorded: April 1, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM

Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast

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05/13/22 • 68 min

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How many episodes does The Melodology Podcast have?

The Melodology Podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does The Melodology Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Music Interviews and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on The Melodology Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 16 with Dominic Fallacaro: "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Melodology Podcast?

The average episode length on The Melodology Podcast is 71 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Melodology Podcast released?

Episodes of The Melodology Podcast are typically released every 17 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of The Melodology Podcast?

The first episode of The Melodology Podcast was released on Jan 31, 2022.

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