MODERN MUSICOLOGY

#125 - The Science of Music

This week we chat with author and science blogger Bethany Brookshire who shares her knowledge about how music works, its importance to community, and its impact on culture. We address questions like: How do our brains process music? How do vocal cords work? Why do we perceive dissonance differently? Why are some cultures thought of as more musical than others? How do tone deafness and rhythm deafness relate to each other? And the importance of music education. It turned out to be one of the most fascinating discussions we've ever had. 
After that, we do our Picks of the Week and talk about new releases like the new Cure album, the Tears for Fears concert film, country artist Elizabeth Cook, the new documentary about composer John Williams, a concert by the Jayhawks, and more!
Please visit https://bethanybrookshire.com/ to connect with Bethany and get information about her articles and books.
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#124 - ROLLING STONE List of 101 Best Soundtracks

Rolling Stone Magazine has released another of their infamous lists! This time they're naming their picks for the 101 Best Soundtracks of All Time! And we're joined by our amazing friend Julie Filipek to help us analyze their choices. We look at where they placed the titles on their list, talk about ones that should have been include, and of course ones that were included that we think have no business being there! And we bravely share a couple of controversial personal opinions along the way . . .
Everybody loves a good soundtrack! What are some of the ones that you love that either we or Rolling Stone didn't cover? Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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#123 - INDIGO GIRLS Documentary

This week Alan, Stephanie and Rob are joined by our good buddy Gerry Schramm (of the Something For Nothing podcast) to review the brand-new Indigo Girls documentary, It's Only Life After All--a surprising and deeply personal look into "behind the music and off the stage" lives of these two very different but hugely talented artists. We share our Indigo Girls "origin stories," talk about our favorite standout moments from the film, and name our favorite Indigo Girls albums. Thanks to Gerry for sharing his Indigo love with us!
If you're a Rush fan, check out the Something For Nothing podcast!
Let us know your favorite album or song by the Indigo Girls, or how you first discovered them! Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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#122 - The Music of 1994

This week we take a look at the amazing music of 1994! We each talk about some of our favorite albums by bands and artists like Oasis (who have been in the news lately!), Blur, Pink Floyd, Stone Temple Pilots, Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, The Toadies, Suede, Sixpence None the Richer, Massive Attack, Portishead, Hole, Beck, Tori Amos, Prince, the Brian Setzer Orchestra, and many others! It's grunge, it's alt, it's tip hop! And even the Rolling Stones are still hanging on!
To listen to the songs that we talk about in this episode, check out our accompanying Spotify Playlist!
Let us know your favorite album / artist from 1994! Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

#121 - Second Chat with RICHARD EVANS

Richard Evans' book Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983 has been out for nearly two years and has just been released in paperback here in the States! We took that opportunity to have Mr. Evans back for a second interview in which we talk about the success of the book,.the journey of promoting it, Richard's picks of the 10 essential artists / albums / tracks that one needs to hear to understand the electronic pop genre, and a very surprising chat about Aphantasia, plus a whole lot more! 
You can learn more about Richard and the book by visiting his website. 
We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

#120 - STOP MAKING SENSE at 40

40 years ago, one of the greatest concert films ever made was released: STOP MAKING SENSE by the Talking Heads. The film has recently been re-released in a beautifully remastered format by A24. Anthony, Stephanie, Rob and Alan review in-depth the new release of this classic film which captures a band at the height of their confidence; We'll talk about the first time we ever saw the film, our favorite songs, the supporting musicians, why this film is so important, and how it compares to David Byrne's more recent concert film, American Utopia. And Rob shares his experiences playing host at one of the premiere screenings!
We hope you enjoyed this episode! What are your thoughts about Stop Making Sense? Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

#119 - CASSETTE CULTURE w/ Rob Drew

Our recent episodes on 1984 and Purple Rain have really put us in a particular mood, so now we're waxing nostalgic (pun intended) about the heyday of cassette culture! We're joined by author ROB DREW, whose new book Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable examines the enormous impact that cassettes had on the music industry and cultural landscape. Our conversation ranges from the art and science of mix tapes to indie metal and punk bands who spread their music via cassettes, and from how the cassette changed the way artists recorded albums to congressional hearings to decide if home taping should be illegal.
CLICK HERE To learn more about Rob's book!
CLICK HERE to check out Rob's Spotify Playlist!
We hope you enjoyed our interview with Rob Drew! What are your memories from the cassette era? Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

#118 - PURPLE RAIN at 40

Continuing our examination of the music of 1984, we took a little time to celebrate one of the most important albums of that year: Purple Rain by Prince. We're joined by a good friend of ours, Jason de la Torre, a very knowledgeable Prince fan, to talk about this landmark album. Our discussion ranges from how we first came to know this album and when we first saw the film, to the album's legacy and our favorite Prince concert experiences. We talk about our favorite songs, and the 2017 expanded reissue as well. 
What's your opinion of Purple Rain? What's your favorite song(s)? When did you first see the film? Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/Jason de la Torre: https://www.youtube.com/@AncientMemoria 

#117 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 2: Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap!

We continue our look back at 1984 this week, revisiting the Rock, Pop, Soul and  Rap releases of that amazing year! OurTh conversation covers many of the obvious releases like The Unforgettable Fire, Like a Virgin, Private Dancer, Beverly Hills Cop and more, plus some other great albums by Bowie, Siouxsie, Nick Cave, Marillion, Run-D.M.C., the Go-Go's, Queen, Frankie, Eurythmics, Sparks, The Time, The Alarm, and even Neil from The Young Ones! Plus a whole lot more. 
There's also a playlist to go along with this episode so that you can hear everything we talk about. You can find that HERE
And if you haven't yet listened to Part 1, where we cover all of the Hard Rock and Metal releases of 1984, check that out HERE.
Let us know if you enjoyed these episodes! Did we not cover an album that's one of your favorites? Let us know! Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

#116 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 1: Hard Rock and Metal

1984 was an incredible year for music, and it was a particularly strong year for hard rock and metal. We're joined by guests Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast for a great discussion of what factors made 1984 such a highwater mark for the genre, and we review some of our favorite releases of the year. We spotlight albums by Van Halen, KISS, Dio, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Queenryche, Ratt, Metallica, Dokken, Scorpions, plus a whole lot more. And of course no discussion of the metal releases of 1984 would be complete without a mention of the soundtrack to the classic film This is Spinal Tap!
And because we love you and want to make your life easier, we made a playlist of (almost) all the music discussed in this episode. You can find that on Spotify here: 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nPsWwDHyjm2nxDhTSsZcY?si=144e22a6523a4519
Did you enjoy this episode? Do you have a favorite rock or metal release from 1984? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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#115 - Filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI

Filmmaker Olivia Serafini-Sauli hung around the New York music scene in the 90s, and she always had her camera at the ready. So when her friends in the band The New Rising Sons were on the verge of having all their dreams come true, she was there to chronicle it. However, in spite of sold out shows, a major label record deal, and a debut album recorded at a legendary studio, the band's dream came to a sudden end. 
Now, 30 years later, the debut NRS album has finally been released on Arctic Rodeo Recordings, and Olivia has taken all of her archival footage plus brand new interviews with band members, producers, record execs, and our very own Stephanie Seymour (who was a friend of the band and worked at Virgin Records when they were signed) to tell the complete story of the New Rising Sons. 
Learn more about the film, the band, and the band's music here:
https://www.via73films.com/
https://arcticrodeorecordings.com/?page_id=4471
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#114 - 2024 (SO FAR)

With the return of Anthony Williams to the show, he, Rob Levy and R. Alan Siler have an informal chin-wag about all the things we've missed talking about so far in 2024 -- what we've been listening to, reading, and doing. We talk about recent albums by Bruce Dickinson, Blaze Bayley, Judas Priest, Wings, Pineapple Thief, Sum 41, and more; the 2024 Eurovision Song Competition; new books by Geddy Lee and Robyn Hitchcock; new biopics about Amy Winehouse and Bob Marley; Rob's new radio show, the recent BritPop resurgence, and Alan does his countdown of the Top 10 SNL performances of the past season. 
Definitely let us know what you've been listening to, reading, or watching so far this year! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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Find more about us:
Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/