Sound Philosophy

Chadwick Jenkins
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Sound Philosophy

A podcast exploring philosophical and interpretive approaches to the history of popular music.

  1. FEB 26

    115-Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Book 4, Chapters 3-4

    Eric Taxier and I discuss chapters 3-4 for Book 4 of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, which focus on the proper relationship to ambition.

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 20

    114-Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Book 4, Chapter 2

    Eric Taxier and I discuss Book 4, Chapter 2 in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, his treatment of the virtue of magnificence (grand spending).

    33 min

  3. JAN 20

    113-Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Book 4, Chapter 1

    Eric Taxier and I discuss chapter 1 of Book 4 of the Nicomachean Ethics, a chapter on the virtue of generosity.

    49 min

  4. 12/04/2024

    112-J Dilla

    This episode briefly examines two tracks produced by J Dilla: "Runnin'" by the Pharcyde and "Show Me What You Got" by Busta Rhymes. I discuss the stratification in Dilla's beats, their stuttering quality, their use and avoidance of quantization, and the response of the rappers to those beats.

    30 min

  5. 11/25/2024

    111-Rhyme, Flow, Content: Eminem and Mac Miller

    This episode explores the relationship among flow, content, and rhyme by looking at some excerpts from Eminem and Mac Miller.

    39 min

  6. 11/12/2024

    110-Tool

    This episode looks at "Sober" and "Vicarious" by Tool and discusses the release and impact of Fear Inoculum.

    30 min

  7. 11/04/2024

    109-Math Rock

    A brief look at Math Rock from a guitarist's point of view.

    31 min

  8. 10/18/2024

    108-Funk Counterpoint and James Brown

    A look at the shift from funky R&B to Funk as a standalone genre. I discuss the various elements of Funk, particularly what I'm calling "Funk Counterpoint" by examining The Meters' "Cissy Strut," and James Brown's "Cold Sweat."

    39 min
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    A podcast exploring philosophical and interpretive approaches to the history of popular music.

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    • Creator
      Chadwick Jenkins
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      113
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Chadwick Jenkins
    • Show Website
      Sound Philosophy

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