Rockin with Bach
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A discussion of music; everything from Bach to Rock. A breakdown of historical events, the psychology of music and how it makes you feel.
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Interview with Corduroy Brown
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to Corduroy Brown and dive into his new album, "Let Me Know". Join us as we talk about all the little details: construction of the album, the meaning behind it and maybe a few easter eggs you didn't even know about. This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what you think about our podcast! Follow Corduroy Brown: https://corduroy-brown.com/ Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Apple Music Spotify Suppo...
How has the evolution of music distribution impacted the art of music?
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMusic consumption has a far greater history than the days of classic record stores and 45s. It has prehistoric roots that somehow led to an era in which we enjoy multiple online and mobile options for listening to, well, pretty much whatever we want. So, how did we get here? Join as we discuss from the very beginning of music distribution and the struggles along the way. This episode is sponsored by Season 2 sponsors: BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagr...
How has recording impacted the art of music? Part 3
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThere is no doubt that recording has impacted the art of music. It has altered how music is transmitted, preserved, heard, performed, and composed. The possibility of preserving musical performances by recording utterly changed the social and artistic meanings of music. Join us as we dive into all the cool details behind the history of recording. This episode is sponsored by Season 2 sponsors: BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what y...
How has the invention of electric instruments impacted the art of music? Part 2
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThis is the second episode of a 5 part series *spoilers from previous episodes. We highly recommend starting at Part 1: How has sound reinforcement impacted the art of music? Join us as we dive into electric instruments, starting with the electric guitar. What was the purpose for the electric guitar? Was it a building block for the world of music with electricity? This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what y...
How has sound reinforcement impacted the art of music? Part 1
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode is part 1 in a 5 part series on how technology has had a profound influence on the art of music. Join us as we dive into music performances that were not acoustically sound to the invention of electricity and amplification. How did this shape music and why is it so impactful?] This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what you think about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Footnotes: Acoustical Socie...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
June 07, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the good, the bad and the ugly. And how we could reform the Hall of Fame to become something so much better with appreciation towards the actual musicians. Is there a way to better honor all of their hard work? We think so! Guest: Jon Compton This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what you think about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Footnotes: Roll and Roll HofF Website The...
Does having a “hit” equal having a good song?
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIs success measured by the amount of awards you are given? Just because you have a hit, doesn't always mean the song can stand the test of time. Join us as we debunk and pull apart certain music award agencies and show that awards haven't always been around. This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Footnotes: Billboard Charts American Music Awards Grammy Awards Musicians who refuse the Grammys Support the show
Does having a “hit” equal having a good song?
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIs success measured by the amount of awards you are given? Just because you have a hit, doesn't always mean the song can stand the test of time. Join us as we debunk and pull apart certain music award agencies and show that awards haven't always been around. This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Footnotes: Billboard Charts American Music Awards Grammy Awards Musicians who refuse the Grammys Support the show
What goes into writing a hit song?
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBA look into the unsung heroes! Session musicians, Producers, Songwriters and the ones that do it all! Often times, these people are not known. Their identities are often pushed to the side and we forget how important these jobs are to writing a hit song. Join us as we discuss their importance and what their jobs actually entail. This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Footnotes: Jimmy Page 2 Rolling Stone Song Writing Magaz...
What goes into writing a hit song?
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBA look into the unsung heroes! Session musicians, Producers, Songwriters and the ones that do it all! Often times, these people are not known. Their identities are often pushed to the side and we forget how important these jobs are to writing a hit song. Join us as we discuss their importance and what their jobs actually entail. This episode is sponsored by BlueLava Audio and Garthology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Footnotes: Jimmy Page 2 Rolling Stone Song Writing Magaz...
Interview with Johnathan Smith
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBJohnathan Smith is an exceptional session and touring musician and producer. Based out of Nashville, TN, Johnathan is no stranger to the stage. Join us as we talk about the hype behind performing, touring and being a session musician. Follow Rocking with Bach on Facebook Follow Johnathan Smith @ Instagram @johnieteckno , Facebook Videos: Johnathan Smith- "As" Stevie Wonder Cover; Music City Sessions If You Change Your Mind- Hunter Hayes ReverbNation Biography: Johnathan Smith says t...
Why do some musicians go their own way?
April 19, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSome musicians venture off and do their own thing. This is a very normal trend. But what happens when a certain musician leaves an already very successful band or group to start their own solo career? Join us as we talk about epic fails and completely dominating circumstances. This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio and Garthology. Footnotes: Beyonce Knowles Phil Collins 1 Phil Collins 2 Support the show
The Devil in Music
April 04, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe have been growing and we are doing some rebranding! New name, same us; Rockn' with Bach. Some say that the devil’s in the details, and if you listen closely, you’ll indeed spot the Devil in many genres and time frames of music throughout history. This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio and Garthology. We appreciate you! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, consider donating to keep the Bach to Rock lights on: BachtoRockPaypal Have a great idea for an epis...
What does a song mean to you?
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWhat does a song mean to you? Can songs have different meaning? What does it take for a song to be a true testament of good song writing? Join us in this episode as we dive into several songs; their true meanings and the multiple meanings they have represented over the years. This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio and Garthology. Todays episode is sponsored by: Blue Lava Audio. We appreciate you! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, consider donating to kee...
Interview with Is This Entertainment?-Is music today just another post? A like on social media?
March 09, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis episode is sponsored by Garthology and Blue Lava Audio. Is popular music of today is just another post? Another like? Do you miss MTV? In this episode, we interview Ben Owens and Jacob Miller from Is This Entertainment? Podcast and discuss music trends and other fun things about our lives. This is our first video podcast and we had a blast! Follow us on social media @bachtorockpod. You can find The Bach to Rock Podcast on any podcast streaming services or our website at buzzsprout.co...
Part 2: Tchaikovsky to Easy E; Why are some musicians deaths replaced by conspiracy theories?
February 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThank you for being so patient during our ice storm! We finally have power and a electrifying episode for you! Join us as we dive into part 2 and discover why we think musicians deaths are replaced by conspiracy theories. In this episode, we focus on Mozart and Easy E. Todays episode is sponsored by: Blue Lava Audio. We appreciate you! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, consider donating to keep the Bach to Rock lights on: BachtoRockPaypal Have a great idea for an episode? ...
Part 1: Tchaikovsky to Easy E; Why are some musicians deaths replaced by conspiracy theories?
February 08, 2021 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWe are BACH! And we are so excited for season 2! Pop culture has consistently generated a plethora of bizarre stories connected to various musicians. Some true and some fabricated. Join us as we talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding musicians deaths and break apart the facts to find truth of our own. Todays episode is sponsored by: Blue Lava Audio. We appreciate you! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, consider donating to keep the Bach to Rock lights on: BachtoRockPay...
The Bach to Rock Christmas Show
December 21, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin us for a fun, laid "bach" episode where we talk about Christmas songs that are truly underrated. This not your everyday "stroll in the mall" Christmas playlist. Sprinkle in a little BTR humor and you've got our last episode of this season! Did you enjoy the first season of Bach to Rock? Let us know on our social media platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Send us episode requests and sponsorships here: [email protected] This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio....
Musician vs. Musician- Accused of stealing a song?
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode, we dive into music copyright laws and how brutal the music industry can be. Like what you hear? Have an episode suggestion? Message us at [email protected] Instagram Twitter Facebook This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio. Footnotes: https://blog.reverbnation.com/2018/04/25/music-law-101-what-does-copyright-law-protect/ https://blog.reverbnation.com/2019/02/06/music-law-common-music-licenses/ https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/robin-thick...
The 27 Club: Myth, reality or sensational hype?
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBLet's dive into the in's and out's of the 27 Club! In this episode, we break down the club itself and get down to why it exists in the first place; the psychological aspects and the niddy griddy numbers. Like what you hear? Have an episode suggestion? Message us at [email protected] Instagram Twitter Facebook This episode is brought to you in part by Blue Lava Audio. Footnotes: https://www.inspiremalibu.com/blog/drug-addiction/the-27-club https://www.geeksandbeats.com/2015/03/the-56...
Can a cover be more successful than an original?
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBCovers are totally a thing! Some have even been turned into more popular than an original. Dive into this episode where we look at certain covers and discuss if they stand up to or even blow away the original. We now have instagram! Follow us here for daily looks into our lives and the Bach to Rock process. Sponsored by Blue Lava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for leaving your 5 star reviews. Send us episode suggestions at: [email protected] Footnotes: The Pla...
Franz Schubert; How can your mental health influence your creative process?
October 29, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we dive into the dark and twisty Franz Schubert and how his personal health influenced his music. Sponsored by Blue Lava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for leaving your 5 star reviews. Send us episode suggestions at: [email protected] Footnotes: Erlkonig *Credit to Jessye Norman *Translation https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franz-Schubert https://courses.lumenlearning.com/musicapp_historical/chapter/der-erlkonig/ https://interlude.hk/franz...
Franz Schubert; How can your mental health influence your creative process?
October 29, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we dive into the dark and twisty Franz Schubert and how his personal health influenced his music. Sponsored by Blue Lava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for leaving your 5 star reviews. Send us episode suggestions at: [email protected] Footnotes: Erlkonig *Credit to Jessye Norman *Translation https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franz-Schubert https://courses.lumenlearning.com/musicapp_historical/chapter/der-erlkonig/ https://interlude.hk/franz...
Part 2: BB, Albert or Freddie? Who is the true king?
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBDisclaimer: This is the second part of a two part episode. We encourage you to listen to the first episode before this one. Dive into legendary blues guitarists B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King. Who do you think is the true king of blues? Sponsored by Blue Lava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for leaving your 5 star reviews. Footnotes: Theory Corner- Breaking Up Somebody's Home- Albert King Breaking Up Somebody's Home- Ann Peebles BB King- http://www.bbking....
Part 1: BB, Albert or Freddie? Who is the true king?
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBExactly why legendary blues guitarists B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King never got together to make a blues-themed Christmas album called "We Three Kings" is one of the great mysteries of the universe. Oddly enough, it makes you wonder who is the true king of blues? Sponsored by Blue Lava Audio. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for leaving your 5 star reviews. Footnotes: Theory Corner- Woman Across the River LIVE Woman Across the River STUDIO BB King- https://www...
A story of Schoenberg, Schumann and Hank Williams Sr.- What happens when you don't let your disability interfere with your success?
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThere is no surprise that musicians are constantly dealing with their own demons. But what happens when you don't let your disability interfere with your success? Sit back and enjoy three incredible stories of how Schoenberg, Schumann and Hank Williams Sr. did just that! JOIN BACH TO ROCK ON SOCIAL MEDIA- FACEBOOK TWITTER Footnotes- Schumann: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5922646/ https://www.mclerranjournal.com/technology-1/2019/6/26/schumanns-hand-ruining-device https://...
Part 2: Why let the truth get in the way of a good story?; House of the Rising Sun and Jerry Lee Lewis
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode we explore if there really is a shack in NOLA named after a flaming ball of fire as well as if Jerry Lee Lewis is a sinner or a saint. Ultimately, why let the truth get in the way of a good story? Footnotes- House of the Rising Sun: https://gonola.com/things-to-do-in-new-orleans/arts-culture/was-there-a-house-in-new-orleans-they-called-the-rising-sun https://culturacolectiva.com/music/history-behind-house-of-the-rising-sun https://www.risingsunbnb.com/the-song/ Jerry Le...
Part 1: Why let the truth get in the way of a good story?; Puff the Magic Dragon and The Pied PIper
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about musical myths from Puff the Magic Dragon to The Pied Piper. Join us as we try to debunk and get down to the truth....or...Why let the truth get in the way of a good story? Footnotes: Puff the Magic Dragon- https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/puff-the-magic-dragon/ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/peter-paul-and-mary/puff-the-magic-dragon The Pied Piper- https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/pied-piper.htm http://www.revisionist.net/hameln-grimm.html ...
Part 1: Why let the truth get in the way of a good story?
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about musical myths from Puff the Magic Dragon to The Pied Piper. Join us as we try to debunk and get down to the truth....or...Why let the truth get in the way of a good story? Footnotes: Puff the Magic Dragon- https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/puff-the-magic-dragon/ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/peter-paul-and-mary/puff-the-magic-dragon The Pied Piper- https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/pied-piper.htm http://www.revisionist.net/hameln-grimm.html ...
If you had to present our planet to the aliens which songs would you choose?
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Golden Record and the Extra-terrestrial. What is the golden record and where is it now? Does is stand the test of time musically? We have two guests on this episode, Jerry Lee Brooks and Jon Compton who join us in a table discussion about what songs we would put on a new golden record if another ever came out. Want to start a podcast? Join buzzsprout here! Shout out to Dave Knipp for the fun intro music. Footnotes: https://www.biography.com/scientist/carl-s...
Hidden messages in music: What are you really trying to say?
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBWe will be exploring different types of hidden messages in music, some you may know and some you might not have ever thought about. Footnotes: Backmasking and Coded Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDaoMg0SDdo https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20141003-the-hidden-messages-in-songs http://rockandrollgarage.com/jimmy-page-and-his-relation-with-the-occult/ https://youtu.be/FNE75XznfIE Theory Section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si1718YxJC8&vl=en Another Brick in the Wall mus...
What are ways music and the human brain interact with each other?
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFootnotes: Pat Martino- http://m.nautil.us/issue/20/creativity/brain-damage-saved-his-music https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/music/2014/05/pat_martino_discusses_relearni.html https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5249566 https://www.mtpr.org/post/pat-martinos-jazz-legend-who-had-master-guitar-twice http://www.patmartino.com/ Theory- http://www.guitguid.com/files/downloads/2016_02/Martino%20P%20-%20Nightwings.pdf Music Therapy- https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musicth...
A history of Stravinsky to Guns and Roses. Who is responsible for musical riots?
June 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBDive in and explore a timeline of musical riots. Who is responsible for the riots? In this podcast we will cover riots dating back to 1830 to more current riots. Footnotes: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses-1992-montreal-riot/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses-2002-philadelphia-riot/ https://www.pophistorydig.com/topics/tag/fats-domino-concert-riots/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/556634/opera-sparked-revolution-belgium-mute-girl-of-portici The Rite of Spring...
Covid: How are musicians coping like never before? Like never before?
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBExplore how music survived during the depression and how that is very similar to the times we are living in currently. Footnotes: Federal Music Project: http://loc.gov/ YouYoung Kang: "The WPA Federal Music Project and Its Enduring Legacies": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWv1XKAla0Q&feature=youtu.be Billboard Magazine's Covid Resource Guide: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9337908/coronavirus-resource-guide-music-professionals-help Post Malone/ Nirvana Tribute (11:59 "Com...