Episodes

  • Episode 20 with Caeden Brusett: Bass Solo from Otello Act IV by Giuseppe Verdi

    Episode 20 with Caeden Brusett: Bass Solo from Otello Act IV by Giuseppe Verdi
    Oct 31 2023

    Composer and bassist Caeden Brusett joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss the bass solo from Act IV of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Otello. This is the first OPERA entry in the podcast, but it is opera “underscoring” rather than a famous aria or overture theme.

    Melody:

    The bass solo from Act IV of Otello by Giuseppe Verdi

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxxG3ggSQcQ
    Composer:

    Giuseppe Verdi

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Verdi
    Duration:

    1:30:07

    • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
    • Pre-discussion about the bass solo from Otello Act IV – 11:09
    • Review of the melody – 18:27
    • Caeden Brusett shares – 1:03:29
    Guest Composer: 

    Caeden Brusett

    • Website: ArcaneCompositions.com
    • Instagram: Instagram.com/caedenbrusett/
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    • How to Train Your Dragon
    • Symphonie Fantastique
    Recorded:

    October 6, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM 

    Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

    Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode 19 with Brian Woodbury: “A Whole New World”

    Episode 19 with Brian Woodbury: “A Whole New World”
    Oct 15 2023

    Composer, lyricist and bandleader Brian Woodbury joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss “A Whole New World” music by Alan Menken. They also discuss three of Brian’s own songs and his ambitious project to produce music videos for 47 of his songs in under one year.

    Melody:

    “A Whole New World”

    • Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Whole_New_World
    • YouTube (original 1992 animated scene): https://youtu.be/hZ1Rb9hC4JY?si=-0Re3CCgNfXi0U37
    • YouTube (2019 live-action film scene): https://youtu.be/eitDnP0_83k?si=NS1gGaqhgZDkPGUu
    Composer / Songwriter:

    Alan Menken

    • Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Menken
    • https://www.alanmenken.com/
    Duration:

    1:26:36

    • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
    • Pre-discussion about “A Whole New World” – 10:46
    • Review of the melody – 16:08
    • Brian Woodbury shares – 1:02:04
    Guest Composer: 

    Brian Woodbury

    • Website: https://brianwoodbury.com/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianwoodburysongs
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    • “Dear Grandma” from “Bear in the Big Blue House”: https://youtu.be/xKg8DBdDWxs?si=V4XPMh1IZg-rOWy0
    • Beethoven’s 6th Symphony (“Pastoral”): https://youtu.be/2HbBURnt9f4?si=e09QW2M17NtYg7JS
    Recorded:

    September 25, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM 

    Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

    Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 18: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds "Subspace Rhapsody" - Meet the Songwriters!

    Episode 18: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds "Subspace Rhapsody" - Meet the Songwriters!
    Sep 4 2023

    SPOILERS

    Meet Kay Hanley and Tom Polce, the songwriters for the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody!"

    Audio Podcast Versions available: https://www.MelodologyPodcast.com

     

     
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 17 with Scott Hallgren: “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus

    Episode 17 with Scott Hallgren: “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus
    Aug 31 2023
    Award-winning composer, musician, and sound editor Scott Halgren joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus. This is the first real Jazz melody discussed so far in the podcast, and the discussions include some of the characteristics that make Jazz stand out from other genres and forms of music. Melody: "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodbye_Pork_Pie_HatYouTube (from "Mingus Ah Um"): https://youtu.be/H2x3jbX0ePk?si=e9oSIM2KY5UtCcykYouTube (from Joni Mitchell "Mingus"): https://youtu.be/q_9QfYIaoTQ?si=eV57bheWbHRlPWd6 Composer / Songwriter: Charles Mingus Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Mingus Duration: 1:08:09 Intro and guest questions – 0:00Pre-discussion about “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” – 10:20Review of the melody – 22:29Scott Hallgren shares – 51:30 Guest Composer:  Scott Halgren LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/scotthallgrenSite: https://scootmanmusic.wixsite.com/scootmanmusicIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2379348/ Mentioned in this Episode: Snow Globe & The Cat - (IMDB)Tango - Jazz (Live in Studio C) - (Spotify)You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie WonderTravels - Pat Metheny GroupKind of Blue - Miles DavisJoan BaezVictor BorgeMummenschanzTony BennettDoc SevereinsenChuck Mangione12-Bar BluesChargin Documentary FestivalCuyahuga Community College Recorded: August 18, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM  Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 16 with Dominic Fallacaro: "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin

    Episode 16 with Dominic Fallacaro: "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin
    Jul 31 2023

    Grammy-winning producer, composer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Fallacaro joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss one of the best selling singles of all time: "Baby One More Time" by Swedish record producer and songwriter Max Martin. They discuss the composition and songwriting craft applied to the song, then Dominic shares the version of the song from the musical "& Juliet" currently on Broadway, for which he serves as co-arranger, orchestrator, and Music Director.

    Melody:

    "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…Baby_One_More_Time_(song)
    • YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-u5WLJ9Yk4

    Composer / Songwriter:

    Max Martin

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin

    Duration: 

    1:23:59

    • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
    • Pre-discussion about “Baby One More Time” – 17:49
    • Review of the melody – 24:26
    • Dominic shares – 1:04:24

    Guest Composer:

    Dominic Fallacaro

    • keyofdom.com
    • https://twitter.com/keyofdom

    Recorded: 

    June 26, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM 

    Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

    Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 15 with Haakon Davidsen: "Batman Theme" (1989)

    Episode 15 with Haakon Davidsen: "Batman Theme" (1989)
    Jul 18 2023

    Haakon Davidsen, award-nominated composer for video games, film & TV, joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore and celebrate the amazing "Batman Theme" from the film "Batman", 1989, composed by the legendary Danny Elfman.

    Melody:

    “Batman Theme” from the film “Batman”, 1989.

    • Batman 1989 score: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(score)
    • YouTube: https://youtu.be/YoaU3kRFvLg

    Composer / Songwriter:

    Danny Elfman

    • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Elfman

    Duration: 

    1:16:29

    • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
    • Pre-discussion about “Batman Theme” – 18:40
    • Review of the melody – 22:02
    • Haakon shares – 1:01:29

    Guest Composer: 

    Haakon Davidsen

    • Website: https://www.haakondavidsen.com/
    • Bandcamp: https://haakondavidsen.bandcamp.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/haakondmusic/
    • https://www.instagram.com/haakondavidsen22/

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Heart Beats opening credits: https://youtu.be/c-QrPT2yuCw

    Recorded: 

    November 25, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM 

    Video of musical score for reference created using MusicNotes: https://www.musicnotes.com/

    Melodology Podcast on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 14 with Tamsin Jones: “Innsbruck, Ich muss dich lassen”

    Episode 14 with Tamsin Jones: “Innsbruck, Ich muss dich lassen”
    Apr 16 2023
    Award-winning British composer Tamsin Jones joins the podcast to discuss the Renaissance choral work “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” by Heinrich Isaac, and shares two choral works of her own--one of which is inspired by and includes the melody from “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen”. Melody: “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innsbruck,_ich_muss_dich_lassenhttps://youtu.be/rI712ZGflAQ Composer / Songwriter: Heinrich Isaac (ca. 1450–1517) Duration: 1:28:25 Intro and guest questions – 0:00Pre-discussion about “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” – 13:46Review of the melody – 18:15Lisa shares – 1:03:28 Guest Composer:  Tamsin Jones Website: https://tamsinjones.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamsinJones17Tamsin Jones: Noel: Verbum Caro Factum Est (Chamber Choir Ireland, 2020): https://youtu.be/jwbwanPnT2g Music Mentioned in this Episode: Melody from the Theme from Bagpuss: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxMXIVDkbqYQDLnQpLr1a1GwBwGbACmjoKBagpuss (Playlist of Episodes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_FGayUGDY&list=PLLhOnau-tupR9j5yizKawnOF7fLkDKL4eArvo Pärt – Tintinnabuli: https://youtu.be/m6xEktSFhe0Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel: https://youtu.be/JxYZu9piR64Arvo Pärt – Für Alina: https://youtu.be/auD7AlDrHgIArvo Pärt – Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten: https://youtu.be/TVZZgfXNFW8Arvo Pärt – Magnificat: https://youtu.be/TJ0cd15DZWgJohn Tavener – The Lamb: https://youtu.be/Jp1Eq4nfnKcJohn Tavener – Song for Athene: https://youtu.be/tK3bIQxMMEgEric Whitacre conducts “Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine”: https://youtu.be/nsLiivVgxmM Definitions in this Episode: Mixolydian Mode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixolydian_modeHalf Cadence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence#Half_cadenceWabi-sabi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabiTritone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritone Recorded:  October 21, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM  Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com Melodology Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 13 with Lisa Neher: “Luke and Leia”

    Episode 13 with Lisa Neher: “Luke and Leia”
    Mar 19 2023

    New music powerhouse Lisa Neher joins Melodology Podcast host Arthur Breur to examine the underappreciated “Luke and Leia” by John Williams, and she shares two of her own works — including one of her own performances.

    Melody: “Luke and Leia” from “Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi”

    • YouTube (Original Motion Picture Score, Remastered): https://youtu.be/oSXeOY_Ad4U
    • YouTube (Utah Symphony Orchestra): https://youtu.be/Qh-fZVImd8Q
    • Score Reduction and Analysis (by NMK Music): https://youtu.be/esfcF8W9bRI

    Composer / Songwriter: John Williams

    Duration: 1:58:26

    • Intro and guest questions – 0:00
    • Pre-discussion about “Luke and Leia” – 12:14
    • Review of the melody – 20:47
    • Lisa shares – 1:22:18

    Guest Composer: Lisa Neher

    • Website: https://www.lisanehermusic.com/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaNeher
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisanehermezzo/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaNeherMusic
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-neher/
    • SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lisa-neher
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaNeher/videos

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Schenkerian Analysis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenkerian_analysis
    • ComposerInResidence.org (https://www.composerinresidence.org/)

    Recorded: November 4, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM 

    Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org

    Video of musical score for reference created using Musescore Online: https://www.musescore.com

    Melodology Podcast on Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/melodypodcast
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    1 hr and 58 mins