The List: A Right Fiction Podcast

Aaron Parnell Brown, Brendan McGeehan, Adam Zielinski, Fred Berman
  • 4.9 (12)
  • MUSIC COMMENTARY

Have you ever debated who your favorite band is with your friends? Or, debated who is the best drummer in the world? Or, what's the greatest jazz album of all time? If so, then we've got the podcast for you. On "The List" four friends, and band mates, discuss and argue about all their favorite music. We'll also have exciting guests periodically who chime in as well. Take a listen and see if your list stacks up to ours! For questions about the pod, hit us here www.twitter.com/TheRightFiction www.therightfiction.com

  1. 01/28/2023

    Favorite Albums of 2022

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    1h 3m

  2. 09/06/2022

    End of Season 2 Recap

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    43 min

  3. 06/10/2022

    Albums Ahead Of Their Time

    Sometimes an artist will have an idea or concept that they want to pursue to its conclusion. In many instances these ideas will get shot down prior to completion by record labels, managers, bandmates, or just a competing voice in their head telling them their idea is dumb….  On occasion though these ideas slip through the cracks and get to see the light of day. These ideas and albums are trailblazers that bring something completely new to the world. Sometimes they are recognized in their time, but often these albums take time for the masses to understand how truly groundbreaking they are.  That’s what we are gonna discuss today as we give you our favorite albums that were ahead of their time. www.therightfiction.com Spotify Playlist “Albums ahead of their time”

    1h 2m

  4. 05/14/2022

    Songs that Name Drop w/ V. Shayne Frederick (Recording Artist, Composer, Educator, & Performer)

    Artists have found many reasons over the years to name-drop famous people. Most commonly, it's a sign of praise, as they effectively pay tribute to someone they respect and admire. Other times, a name-drop can stoke controversy, igniting or further fueling a fight. Then there are the cases where a name-check is used for creative purposes, helping to establish a song's characters or time period. Well on today’s show we are gonna examine several instances and try to better understand how they serve the song or the artist's motives. To help us with the topic today, we have a very special guest on the show! V. Shayne Frederick! V. Shayne Frederick is a vocalist and pianist with performances spanning decades. He’s electrified TEDx, NPR, and stages nationally. WXPN says “His stunning baritone effortlessly soars” and Broad Street Review says he is “one of the region’s busiest and best jazz singers.” Aside from performing, his compositions are featured in commercials and film, including a documentary garnering critical acclaim in the film fest circuit. He is also a faculty member of the University of the Arts, and a current elect to the Governor’s Board of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy. He was nominated for a Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship in 2021.  www.vshayne.com www.therightfiction.com Spotify Playlist "Songs That Name Drop"

    58 min

  5. 04/23/2022

    Songs That Modulate

    In music, modulation is the change from one tonality or tonal center to another. It is  a tool composers and songwriters use, in many cases, to add interest or excitement to a song.  The 18th century composer Charles-Henri Blainville says “Modulation is the essential part of the art. Without it there is little music, for a piece derives its true beauty not from the large number of fixed modes which it embraces but rather from the subtle fabric of its modulation.” While the 21st century master John Oates says “It’s kind of a cheap shot to modulate….Darryl and I modulated 4 times (in their song She’s Gone) and never modulated again in our careers” So which is it? Is modulation an essential part of art or a cheap shot?.... Well on today’s show that’s what we’ll be discussing as we give you our favorite Songs that Modulate. www.therightfiction.com Spotify Playlist “Songs that Modulate”

    1h 2m

  6. 04/16/2022

    Songs In Odd Time Signatures w/ Ross Bellenoit (Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist)

    When we listen to music, in many cases, our ears will gravitate to the beat. But sometimes songwriters will throw in some Odd time signatures into songs to add another layer of feeling and information into the song. In many cases these songs may give you the feeling that something is a bit “off” especially when you try and tap your feet to them.  This can happen in the most subtle of ways or it can be all the way bonkers. Well that’s what we are gonna shine the spotlight on in today’s show. Today we’re gonna discuss our favorite songs that have odd time signatures.  And today we have a very special guest to help us on this topic.  Ross Bellenoit is joining us! Since moving to Philly in 2003 Ross has been killin it. As a guitarist, songwriter, or producer he’s worked with a ton of amazing artists including Amos Lee, Birdie Busch, The Sweetback Sisters, John Carter Cash, and the Joseph Parsons Band. He’s also made 5 awesome and intricately musical albums with his band Muscle Tough, with a sound that is a heavily improvised blend of modal jazz, funk, and psychedelia. And as a solo artist he’s put out 5 stellar solo albums with his latest “Where Does the Go?” being released in 2020.   www.rossbellenoit.com https://muscletoughband.com/ Spotify Playlist “Songs In Odd Time ”  www.therightfiction.com

    1h 15m

  7. 04/09/2022

    Songs for Earth Day

    The first Earth Day was held in 1970 and on April 22nd we’ll be celebrating the 52nd anniversary of this important world holiday.  From listening to all our previous podcasts you might assume that we are world renowned scientists with titles such as Dr. Podiatrist and Metta…. However, we, in fact, are not scientists but musicians… And while we can’t tell you the rate at which sea levels are rising or the rain forests are shrinking…. We still think this old ball is pretty cool and we’d like to make it stay cool for years to come. So, we’d like to honor this year’s Earth day by doing what we do second best (after making music) and give you a list of our favorite Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire related songs for you to listen to as you go out and save the world! www.therightfiction.com Spotify Playlist “Songs for Earth Day” Our Upcoming Music Show @ Dawson Street Pub in Philadelphia, PA

    54 min

  8. 04/02/2022

    Basketball Songs and Arena Jamz (for the NBA Playoffs!)

    The NBA Playoffs are upon us and for several of us guys in The Right Fiction, that is a pretty big deal.  As basketball fans it's super exciting if your team makes the playoffs and has a chance to win it all. And our home team the Sixers are certainly contenders this year led by Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey.  So, in honor of this exciting time we wanted to help everyone get as jazzed about the NBA playoffs as we are. That’s why on today’s show we are sharing our favorite Basketball Songs and Arena Jamz. so hang out with us for a bit and see if your list matches ours. www.therightfiction.com Spotify Playlist “Basketball Songs and Arena Jamz”

    49 min
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About

Have you ever debated who your favorite band is with your friends? Or, debated who is the best drummer in the world? Or, what's the greatest jazz album of all time? If so, then we've got the podcast for you. On "The List" four friends, and band mates, discuss and argue about all their favorite music. We'll also have exciting guests periodically who chime in as well. Take a listen and see if your list stacks up to ours! For questions about the pod, hit us here www.twitter.com/TheRightFiction www.therightfiction.com

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  • Creator
    Aaron Parnell Brown, Brendan McGeehan, Adam Zielinski, Fred Berman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 The Right Fiction
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    The List: A Right Fiction Podcast