Song Appeal

Hunter Farris
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Song Appeal

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.

  1. 04/01/2020

    Twitter Announcement

    Not really an episode. Just a quick announcement.

    1 min

  2. 05/17/2019

    "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. You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal

    11 min

  3. 05/10/2019

    "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. Support Song Appeal by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songappeal

    13 min

  4. 05/03/2019

    "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. Support Song Appeal by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songappeal

    11 min
  5. Themes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Season 3, Episode 04

    04/26/2019

    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 Support Song Appeal by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songappeal

    19 min

  6. 04/19/2019

    "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

    16 min

  7. 04/12/2019

    "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston - Season 3, Episode 02

    When we’re listening to a song, how much does the tune’s structure really matter? In this episode, Bryn Hughes and Anja Cui help us dive into a classic music psychology experiment to show why we like "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston. You can find the full transcript for this episode, the shownotes, and a link to hear the song at SongAppealOfficial.com. 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

    19 min

  8. 04/05/2019

    "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers - Season 3, Episode 01

    How does "Mr. Brightside" keep its melody interesting while staying on the same note? Learn how in this episode, with the help of Bryn Hughes, Jeremiah Tabb (from the Hype Harmony podcast), and Matthew Scott Phillips (from the Music Student 101 podcast). You can find the full transcript for this episode, the shownotes, and a link to hear the song at SongAppealOfficial.com/MrBrightside. You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal, where you'll find great perks, including the full versions of the interviews that were used in this episode. Support Song Appeal by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songappeal

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Hunter Farris
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hunter Farris
  • Show Website
    Song Appeal

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