The universality and emotional depth of mariachi music is showcased through its ability to touch and resonate with people in various events and occasions, including mourning and celebration.
The host asks guests to describe music in just three words, resulting in beautiful and diverse responses.
An artist's simple performance, despite being physically unwell, can still create an impact among 300,000 people in a live concert and millions of others who love his music because of its unique ability to make them feel good about themselves.
In this excerpt, two people compare their music tastes, with one mentioning workout tracks, Spotify, and seminal artists while the other confuses Kanye West with Paul Anka.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their recommendations for the best Tiny Desk concerts to watch online and the tie-in between NPR Music's exclusive Tiny Desk concert with Louder Than a Riot featuring Trina.
The speaker discusses his background in gospel music and how he always knew he would transition to secular music.
The speaker claims they can play any brass instrument except for the trombone and French horn and describes playing ominous tones under a bridge with a group of guitarists.
The hosts of the podcast perform freestyle raps on the show and discuss how they got started in the rap game.
Rachel's journey from playing for 10 people to 60,000 people in a matter of three months and how she overcame the moments when her dreams fell apart.
Vedran Smilovic, the lead cellist of the Sarajevo Opera, played Albinoni's Adagio in G minor on a mound of rubble in honor of 22 people killed the morning before as they lined up for bread.
In this episode, the host talks about how music can connect people from different cultures and backgrounds, sharing stories from his own experience with friends from overseas and members of his local community.
The power of music to evoke memories and transport people back to a moment in time is discussed. The hosts share personal experiences of how certain songs take them back to specific events or periods in their life.
A story is told about a jazz singer, a ballet dancer and a punk group coming together for a mixed and matched show.
The speaker reminisces about how they learned to play guitar and write songs as a 12-year-old, influenced by Enya and Jareh while dealing with a faith crisis.
Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses the importance of subcultures and music in shaping our identities and understanding emotions. Through music, she emphasizes the ability to empathize with diverse perspectives and experiences.
In this episode, the speaker recommends a song called Stacy's Mum as a starting point for those who want to have godchildren and talks about the dynamics of breakups.
The speaker envisions having the ability to use their music as a leverage of power to move people towards their will. He also admires artists who not only have great music, but also a fascinating mind.
The speaker mentions the different types of music they like to listen to when they are writing or exercising. They explain that different genres work well for different activities.
A musician reflects on the fun of sharing a moment with others rather than focusing on achieving a goal.
A man gets arrested after releasing his first video and getting indicted for a federal charge. Following his arrest, he gets signed to a deal and records a bunch of records with Drummer Boy, leading to his rise to music stardom.
The speaker discusses the difference between EDM and Forever Like That, expressing a personal preference towards the latter.
A conversation between two people discussing the characteristics of rappers and comparing the likes of Eminem and Kanye West. The topic of their discussion also covers the aspects of fashion, music videos, live performances, and commercial sound with underground rap.
The host recalls the time their Music Dump segment was used to fight back against negative comments made by ESPN after the Super Bowl in Miami.
Lockdown during the pandemic caused a change in the way music was written as musicians were forced to collaborate virtually without seeing each other. This resulted in the music being created before the lyrics, causing challenges in writing the words to fit within the existing music.
The host reminisces about the tour intro song and how it signaled the start of the show, bringing back memories of the tour.
The speaker reminisces about attending concerts and enjoying the experience, mentioning artists like Janet Jackson and Heart.
The speaker describes a moment of happiness while listening to a group of people playing music, bringing up the idea that life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs.
The use of music in movies and TV shows goes beyond just providing a soundtrack. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the legal implications of using music on screen and how it can enhance a scene or tell a story.
In this episode, the hosts celebrate their growing YouTube subscriber count, currently at 46,781, and joke about it being 4/20.
The speaker talks about his love for the song "Carmel, City High, What Would You Do?" and how it resonates with his generation. He also mentions his house being a popular hangout spot.
The speaker discusses an upcoming performance at the Texas club where he will take the stage and over $16,000 worth of prizes will be given away.
The speaker reminisces about missing a Buck Cherry concert and shares a vivid memory of the lead singer's performance style, including explicit language.
The speaker predicts which songs a singer will perform on a morning show, mentioning the potential for both an acoustic and pop performance, and promotes their own morning show on Youtube, thanking listeners for tuning in while encouraging them to subscribe and like the video.
The song is about a woman who is a slave and is a slave to a man who is a slave to a woman.
The speaker shares his feelings of regret for missing out on Pill Jam concerts in the past, particularly during their peak in the 90s.
The speaker and their father enjoy playing Christmas piano music year-round and keep their sheet music in the book. The passing of the speaker's mother at a young age taught them how to process and deal with big emotions.
The experience of going to a concert is like being in a church with 50,000 devoted fans who know every word to the band's songs. The excitement of the crowd and the communal love for music creates a sense of unity.
The podcast talks about the idea of transforming an abandoned pool into free concerts for music's bigwigs and how it went on to become of the best musical series of that era. The episode also features personal essays for GQ and more.
This is the song "Sacred Dog" by the band Sleep from their album "The Sciences", which features psychedelic, heavy metal and stoner rock music.
The speaker talks about signing two actors from the Power Rangers TV show for a single that sold millions, which led to being despised by the label he worked for.
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