6 episodes
Makin' Music The Bimonthly Beats
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Three ambitious musicians try their hardest to create a new song every two weeks, from scratch, for your listening pleasure. Join Joe, Martin and Ben as they take you on the creative (and slightly insane) journey of song-writing; sometimes facing challenges and gimmicks to keep them on their toes!
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5. Frog Wheel Mayhem - The Great Frog War
In the amphibious season finale of Makin' Music season one, the lads go back to the tried and true randomizer format but this time there's a twist! Join them this week for Weird Wheels of Wonderment!
Songs discussed in The Chat:
Martin & Joseph: Axel F - Crazy Frog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE
Ben: Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3Lkc6Gzlk
(Yes I did actually have to listen to Crazy Frog again unfortunately to get the link - Joe) -
4. Nostalgic For Nostalgia - A 90s Alt Rock Throwback
In this episode the lads take on the challenging notion of Nostalgia and what it means to them. The places, simpler times, the fashion... or is it all just a bit of a farce?? Using a lovely ditty constructed by Ben, join them as they try to replicate their feelings into this week's song...
Song Choices for The Chat:
Ben: Today - The Smashing Pumpkins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmUZ6nCFNoU
Joe: Toxicity - System Of A Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAg6IZc_uuU
Martin: Feel - Robbie Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9M0VWyfDx0
It Must Be Love - Labi Siffre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTeGwNHEEFk -
3. New Years Episode - Gritty Country Pluckin'
Happy new year everyone! In this new episode the boys delve into the confusing world of "Gritty Country" complete with vocal harmonies and soulful lyrics; join them as they weave together a story of their own creation inspired by the old West...
Links to things discussed in 'The Chat'
1. Earl Scruggs the Banjo king - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Y3mnj-8lA
2. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Film trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2PyxzSH1HM
3. The Most beautiful Girl In The World - Charlie Rich - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLbGeZSUrhg -
2. The Gluten-Free Christmas Special - Mincey the Pie
In this rather festive episode, the boys are tasked with creating a Christmas mascot to rival the greats. Also in this episode: Ben gives us a history lesson on the troubled past of Christmas mascots, Joe rants about bells and Martin blasts our ears into oblivion with pre-made drum beats...
Christmas song choices for The Chat:
Joe: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Z6sNCMvhc
Martin: The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwacxSnc4tI
Ben: I Am Santa - The Darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbQ_vRFmfdU -
1. Randomly Generated - How Did We End Up With This?! (An Unlikely Ode To Ross Kemp)
In what seems like a fever dream, the boys end up creating a Frankenstein's monster of a song using nothing but chord and lyric generators found online. What they create can only be described as a deeply personal ode to EastEnders favourite part-time star: Mr. Ross Kemp...
Song Choices From The Chat:
Ben: Plea from a Cat Named Virtute - The Weakerthans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd1J6LpvECI
Joe: Ride on time - Tatuso Yamashita - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rdlHKioR6A
Martin: Everything I Own - Bread - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1kB0R4Ijs
Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Tbg4TLX3FzZPenC96zw75?si=PWqjH5HPSD67cVsU72AREA -
Pilot Episode - Introception
In the debut episode of the podcast, the boys discuss their favourite introductions to songs that they love. Then, rather haphazardly, they attempt to create their own intro for the Makin' Music Podcast, with hilarious consequences!
Song Intros choices:
Martin: Shuggie Otis - Sweet Thang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR1nf9NUlpY
Ben: Sufjan Stevens - Casimir Polaski Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EzeW5KoPUI
Joe: John Butler Trio - Ocean (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjwkXrcUrs
Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dUB1HbF20ilKfOViOw4r4?si=vP1GSASmTQi4uXDERwaGIg