Zealous Musician
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsZealous Musician is a podcast that takes a closer look at the music we love.
For season one, we’ll dive into music from post-hardcore and emo bands like Thrice, Underoath, A Day to Remember - Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and Copeland. Our focus will be on light music theory -- even playing some ourselves -- and rediscovering why we loved these bands so much in the first place.
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[10] CHVRCHES
April 07, 2019 18:29 - 49 minutes - 60.3 MBElectronic... Pop-rock... Scottish... CHRVCHES. The episode was recorded last year when the show Zealous Musician was still in development. Recording this was part of testing out how to do episodes on different styles of music that I love. Rather than letting it sit on a shelf and collect dust, I decided to publish the episode! Although it's much different than the post-hardcore/emo bands of season one, I hope you enjoy this synthesized change of pace! Special thanks to my guest Bra...
[9] UNDERØATH
February 24, 2019 05:31 - 50 minutes - 63.3 MBHeavy, but groovy. Melodic, but hardcore. A paradise for guitar players who love hardcore music. Heavy drums. Electronic sound FX. The band that broke open the doors of melodic hardcore music in 2004. This band needs no introduction. Let's take a closer look at the music from Underoath. - - - - - - - - - - - Warped tour 2006. Me & Chris, the keyboard player from Ø. Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHC...
[8] Brand New
February 04, 2019 16:47 - 42 minutes - 52.1 MBPunk rock. Groovy. Heavy. Quiet. Acoustic. Brand New can do it all. In this episode, we unpack the dynamics from this very diverse rock band. Also we look at some of their pop music elements, captivating lyrics, and much more. If you're a sucker for anything acoustic then I think you'll enjoy this episode. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHCwwjLuz2g Special thanks to my guest...
[7] Thursday
January 21, 2019 13:41 - 51 minutes - 62.5 MBLet's take a closer look at a band that is truly one of the founding father bands of post hardcore and emo music: Thursday. Their guitar tones and vocals were very dynamic, ranging from brutal and heavy to soft and melodic. Jazzy & rock and roll drums, amazing lyrics, an honest approach to songwriting, and so much more. Together, let's pay tribute to the black dove. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/6ZLzX9jrLbT0oltOKCXD...
[Sonic Psychology] Christmas Music
December 20, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode of sonic psychology, we answer 4 listener questions about the music theory of Christmas Music. Learn about jazz chords, new ways to play songs, why songs get stuck in your head, and much more! Seeker’s Podcast Coming Soon Curosco Music https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A0ZgjDBYqmgJYaa5JBBEL?si=Wnp35OTBRDS3GHFa2RWolA Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Your Head https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-science-behind-why-holiday-jingles-get-stuck-in-our-h...
[Badass Christmas Music & AMA]
December 03, 2018 19:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB❄️❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ In this special holiday episode, we're taking a closer look at some badass Christmas music from post hardcore and emo bands... and also some other band that don't fall into those categories. Let's face it, there's tons of great Christmas music out there! In this episode, we highlight some of the Christmas records and songs that stand out to me, and we talk about why they're awesome. Also on this episode: AMA. Ask me anything about playing Christmas music ...
[6] As I Lay Dying
November 19, 2018 18:14 - 1 hour - 74 MBWelcome to a metalcore episode of Zealous Musician. Let's dive into all things As I Lay Dying: crazy guitar licks, wicked fast drums, brutal screaming, and an unbelievably tragic story... redeemed. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5sAntXC8vhcJ7z30c3YRs3?si=Q5p7X5EGSnOkADnjjZ9SmA Special thanks to my guest Jordan Hunsucker Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast: interview with Phil Sgrosso https://urm.academy/e...
[Sonic Psychology] Major 1 & Minor 6
November 05, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 27 MBIn this special episode, we break down a specific topic of music theory. Or as I like to call it, Sonic Psychology. We're going to take a closer look at 2 chords: the Major 1, and the Minor 6. These 2 chords are very simple, and yet extremely powerful at the same time. Why does the major 1 chord sound happy and uplifting? Why does the minor 6 chord sound sad and moody? Find the answer to these questions and much more in the first episode of sonic psychology. - - - - - - - - - - ...
[5] Emery Part 2: The Conversation
October 22, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 39.5 MBEver heard a song where Jesus says the F word? Well, in Part 2 of the Emery episode, you're going to. We dive into the impact that Emery has had through their music, their lyrics, and also through the Bad Christian Network. In addition to the conversation with my guest Chris Randazzo, hear about another great podcast produced by Super Team Media called Church Over Coffee. We also take a closer look at the inspirational Bad Christian Network, and then we talk a bit more about the mission of S...
[5] Emery Part 1: The Music
October 22, 2018 19:00 - 35 minutes - 46.5 MBPart 1 is all about the music from Emery. We dive into their keyboard melodies, hardcore guitar riffs, melodic vocal layers, breakdowns, time signatures, thought-provoking lyrics, and much more. As we take a journey through their albums, let's take a closer look at some of the music theory behind their music and find out what makes it unique. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/10TmrHYOnbFYsZrLRKpJvU?si=0_ziJ-CnQxecicpuwJ...
[4] As Cities Burn
October 08, 2018 13:07 - 37 minutes - 48 MBThis episode takes a closer look at a groundbreaking album in the world of post hardcore music: Son I Loved You At Your Darkest. Lets dive into their creative guitar riffs, moving lyrics, creative time signatures, and much more. - - - - - - - - - - - Labeled Podcast Episode: telling the story of As Cities Burn https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/as-cities-burn-halfway-to-the-top-s1-ep5/id1224741037?i=1000389580208&mt=2 Special thanks to my guest Zach Glotfelty Follow on t...
[3] Copeland
September 24, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 49.6 MBPiano-driven songs, catchy guitar riffs, jazzy drums, and beautiful soaring vocals... these are elements that make this very artistic band special. How can Copeland’s music be so delicate and melodic, yet rock and roll at the same time? Come along for the ride and let’s find out. - - - - - - - - - - Special thanks to the guys over at Song Exploder for allowing me to use a clip from one of their episodes. Song Exploder is the best music podcast out there so check it out! https://itunes.ap...
[2] Taking Back Sunday
September 10, 2018 20:00 - 33 minutes - 41.8 MBAs we dive into the music from this nostalgic band, let’s discover what the magic was made of, and why their music won our hearts. Their back and forth vocals were so catchy. Their emo/pop rock sound was a huge connection point to so many of us. Let's take a closer look at the music from TBS. - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5XE4zy9nOV3ZpR3H3R9mKL?si=70a_r9HETtKjetiwVvtSUQ You’re So Last Summer music video featuring young fl...
[1] Thrice
September 10, 2018 19:40 - 34 minutes - 42.5 MBDynamic isn’t a strong enough word to describe the band Thrice. In the first episode of Zealous Musician, let’s find out why. Heavy rock riffs, pretty melodic chord progressions, and meaningful lyrics are just a few of the musical elements of Thrice. - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/4cBErqo2ea70MLjZemYp77?si=D5jOkk8pQ-u0ZK3_LFc3kw Dustin Kensrue talking about guitar tone, dynamics, the Beatles, and more: https://www.youtu...
[0] Trailer
September 09, 2018 19:00 - 3 minutes - 9.21 MBZealous Musician: taking a closer look at the music we love. In season one, we’ll discuss music from post-hardcore and emo bands like Thrice and Taking Back Sunday. Our focus will be on light music theory, even playing some ourselves, and rediscovering why we loved these bands so much in the first place. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. Please subscribe to the show and tell a friend about this who may also be zealous about this music. - - - - - - - - - - Follow on twitter @ze...