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Episode 16 with Dominic Fallacaro: "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin
The Melodology Podcast
07/31/23 • 84 min
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:
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:
07/31/23 • 84 min
Episode 15 with Haakon Davidsen: "Batman Theme" (1989)
The Melodology Podcast
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.
- Batman 1989 score: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(score)
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/YoaU3kRFvLg
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
- Website: https://www.haakondavidsen.com/
- Bandcamp: https://haakondavidsen.bandcamp.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/haakondmusic/
- https://www.instagram.com/haakondavidsen22/
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:
07/18/23 • 76 min
Episode 14 with Tamsin Jones: “Innsbruck, Ich muss dich lassen”
The Melodology Podcast
04/16/23 • 88 min
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”
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innsbruck,_ich_muss_dich_lassen
- https://youtu.be/rI712ZGflAQ
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
Tamsin Jones
- Website: https://tamsinjones.co.uk/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamsinJones17
- Tamsin Jones: Noel: Verbum Caro Factum Est (Chamber Choir Ireland, 2020): https://youtu.be/jwbwanPnT2g
- Melody from the Theme from Bagpuss: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxMXIVDkbqYQDLnQpLr1a1GwBwGbACmjoK
- Bagpuss (Playlist of Episodes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_FGayUGDY&list=PLLhOnau-tupR9j5yizKawnOF7fLkDKL4e
- Arvo Pärt – Tintinnabuli: https://youtu.be/m6xEktSFhe0
- Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel: https://youtu.be/JxYZu9piR64
- Arvo Pärt – Für Alina: https://youtu.be/auD7AlDrHgI
- Arvo Pärt – Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten: https://youtu.be/TVZZgfXNFW8
- Arvo Pärt – Magnificat: https://youtu.be/TJ0cd15DZWg
- John Tavener – The Lamb: https://youtu.be/Jp1Eq4nfnKc
- John Tavener – Song for Athene: https://youtu.be/tK3bIQxMMEg
- Eric Whitacre conducts “Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine”: https://youtu.be/nsLiivVgxmM
- Mixolydian Mode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixolydian_mode
- Half Cadence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence#Half_cadence
- Wabi-sabi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi
- Tritone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritone
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:04/16/23 • 88 min
Episode 13 with Lisa Neher: “Luke and Leia”
The Melodology Podcast
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”
- YouTube (Original Motion Picture Score, Remastered): https://youtu.be/oSXeOY_Ad4U
- YouTube (Utah Symphony Orchestra): https://youtu.be/Qh-fZVImd8Q
- Score Reduction and Analysis (by NMK Music): https://youtu.be/esfcF8W9bRI
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
- Website: https://www.lisanehermusic.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaNeher
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisanehermezzo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaNeherMusic
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-neher/
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lisa-neher
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaNeher/videos
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Schenkerian Analysis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenkerian_analysis
- ComposerInResidence.org (https://www.composerinresidence.org/)
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
03/19/23 • 118 min
Episode 12 with Aaron Lee: “Seit Gesunderhait” (“Farewell My Dear Parents”)
The Melodology Podcast
03/11/23 • 68 min
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”)
- https://youtu.be/sbGSFE76tXg
- https://youtu.be/Jihe7hK_8Ro?t=166
- https://youtu.be/ShA9dYbl0vs
- https://loc.getarchive.net/media/farewell-my-dear-parents-jewish-folk-song-dab681
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
- Website: https://www.musicoflee.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicOfLee
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-lee-a53a67191
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
03/11/23 • 68 min
Episode 11 with Richard Peat: "Down In Yon Forest"
The Melodology Podcast
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
- Website: https://www.richardpeat.com/
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/composer1979
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComposerPeat
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-peat-composer/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickPeatComposer
- "Faces in the Mist" (Regent Records): https://www.regent-records.co.uk/product/faces-in-the-mist/
Music Referenced in This Episode:
- The Snowman: https://youtu.be/5A3THighARU
- Andre Previn conducting Walton Symphony No. 1 (Movements 1, 2, and 4 are available on YouTube): https://youtu.be/Qg1tCLDHOCY
- Rodrigo, Concierto Serenata for Harp and Orchestra: https://youtu.be/wJsxqq-goTg
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
02/25/23 • 79 min
Episode 10 with Zachary Davies: "Over the Rainbow"
The Melodology Podcast
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
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZDaviesMusic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zdaviesmusic/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zsGmb8hMUZ9_ohUhL8k0w
- Eurerpean Podcast: https://theeuterpeanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
- St. James Infirmary: wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._James_Infirmary_Blues Louis Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzcpUdBw7gs
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
11/13/22 • 81 min
Episode 9 with Kevin Day: "Obi Wan"
The Melodology Podcast
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
- Website: https://www.kevindaymusic.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevindaymusic/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinDay23
- “Ignition” on Soundcloud
- “Unquiet Waters II: Still” on Soundcloud
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, “Battle in th e Mutara Nebula” (low brass + piccolo melody at 0:20)
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
10/19/22 • 74 min
Episode 8 with Troisnyx: "Estavius" by Phyrnna
The Melodology Podcast
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
- Troisnyx website: https://www.troisnyx.co.uk/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Troisnyx
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Troisnyx
- Bandcamp: https://troisnyx.bandcamp.com/
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/troisnyx
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troisnyx/
- Drummer’s Prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwlJFEUdyiU
- Mythic Meetup: https://heartmoorstudios.itch.io/mythic-meetup
Links:
- Phyrnna: https://music.phyrnna.com/
- NewGrounds.com: https://www.newgrounds.com/
- Ar Tonelico: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ar_Tonelico OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdIbaKO_fuw
- Ar Tonelico II OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMctFUGZCxg&list=PLZqI4eFICzyMhWHvNcCmH1vd8R3lRRKDO
- Ar Tonelico III OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3WR-OiMhtc&list=PL_BhbJAAueZTnVFOVY9JWnWQirrg1GAbY
Definitions:
- AAA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAA_(video_game_industry)
- Vertical Shooter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Vertically_scrolling_shooters
- Volta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeat_sign
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
08/31/22 • 66 min
Episode 7 with Tony Manfredonia: "The Force Theme"
The Melodology Podcast
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
- Tony Manfredonia Website: ManfredoniaMusic.com
- Tony Manfredonia on Twitter: @TonyManfredonia
- Tony Manfredonia on Instagram: @tony_manfredonia
- Tony Manfredonia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonymanfredoniacomposer
- Call of Saregnar: CallOfSaregnar.com
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
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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