Song Appeal Hunter Farris
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What tools can a pop song use to affect us psychologically to make us like the songs more? We'll take a look at everything from music theory, to linguistics, to rhetoric, to applied psychology.
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"We Will Rock You" by Queen - Season 3, Episode 07
How powerful is a really good rhythm? In this episode, Isaac Wu helps us learn how the Testing Effect made "We Will Rock You" more memorable.
You can find this episode at SongAppealOfficial.com/WeWillRockYou or by searching for Song Appeal on your favorite podcasting app.
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"Style" by Taylor Swift - Season 3, Episode 06
What happens when we don't get what we want?
Why do we like surprises?
In this episode, Claire Arthur helps us see how "Style" by Taylor Swift plays with our expectations to musically surprise us, and how that makes the song more enjoyable.
You can find this episode at SongAppealOfficial.com/Style or by searching for Song Appeal on your favorite podcasting app.
You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal.
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"Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty - Season 3, Episode 05
How much does it really matter which notes a song uses?
And how can predictability be a good thing?
In this episode, Claire Arthur helps us learn how "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty sets up expectations through its notes and its intervals, and how it fulfills those expectations.
You can find the full transcript for this episode, references, and a link to hear the song at SongAppealOfficial.com/Unwell.
You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal.
Some music provided by Motivational Soft Rock and produced by OrangeHead: https://youtu.be/Q9GyxsMx38. http://www.orangehead.net.
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Themes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Season 3, Episode 04
How can music change what we think of an experience?
In this episode, superhero expert Peter Coogan helps us learn how the MCU themes can be more powerful by being more forgettable.
You can find this episode's transcript, references, and links to hear the themes at SongAppealOfficial.com/MCU.
You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal, where you'll find great perks including the full version of the interview with Peter Coogan.
Selected music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/VvQ8aM3MVR0
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"Lost Woods" from Ocarina of Time - Season 3, Episode 03
How much does it really matter which key a song uses? In this episode, 8-bit Music Theory, Ongaku Concept, and Ian Straehley help us learn how the "Lost Woods" theme uses the sound of Lydian to give us a feeling of optimistic anxiety.
You can find the full transcript for this episode, the shownotes, and a link to hear the song at SongAppealOfficial.com/LostWoods.
You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal.
Support Song Appeal by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songappeal
Customer Reviews
Songs Appeal to Me
I have basically no music knowledge so I am still not sure I understand the theories. However, I love much of the music he has chosen and he does talk it through step by step
Most engaging music theory podcast
As a musician I’m always looking for entertaining ways to explore music theory. This podcast ticks all of the boxes.
Inside view
Great breakdown of music theroy with entertainment and solid production.