The discussion revolves around an iconic musician's success and downfall, how high expectations and criticisms can impact one's career and personal life, especially when coupled with exhaustion and substance abuse.
Paul McCartney talks about the importance of a good bassline in a song and how it enhances the melody. He also mentions how the simplicity of the bassline in "Love Me Do" was necessary for the song.
Associate producer, Annie Galvin, debuts as a guest host on the Ezra Klein Show with an episode exploring the power of music, how it can help us make sense of the world, reflect on our emotions, and come together in joy and pain.
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.
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 discusses the distracting effects of music on concentration and the convenience of using a rice cooker versus cooking rice in a pan. They also mention their attempt to describe deep progressive house music to others.
A person shares an experience of setting an intention to learn their favorite artist's song and instead received a 10-second meditation chant from the artist herself.
The uniqueness and ability to differentiate between songs can scientifically determine the greatest song and band of all time, rather than relying on the current trendy music with similar production to lesser-known bands.
The founder of Metal Blade Records talks about the early days of his career and how he built his record label and distribution network with limited resources.
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.
This podcast episode discusses the idea of pursuing music as a full-time career, whether through writing scores for movies or selling music as a lyricist or songwriter, and emphasizes the importance of work ethic and dedication to succeed in the industry.
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.
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 artist shares their passion for creating music that resonates with strangers, providing a means to spread love and meaning. They also highlight their journey to understand the pain and struggles of others and use their music to help heal and bring joy.
The speaker discusses the difference between EDM and Forever Like That, expressing a personal preference towards the latter.
In this podcast, musicians are interviewed about one of their songs and its different layers of music are explored, revealing the thought and beauty behind the creative process of song-making.
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 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 podcast hosts discuss the idea that music doesn't have to be a central part of one's memories or their life and Wade acknowledges his mistake in assuming everyone places the same importance on music as he does.
DJ Zane Lowe discusses his decision to leave the BBC and move to Apple Music due to the shift of listening habits towards streaming services and the rise of personalized content recommendations. An ad for Apple Music is included towards the end.
Lincoln Park's music career was started with the intention of being creative and not just to gain fame and money.
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 speakers discuss their connections to music through their family members.
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 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.
The speaker recounts his joy of watching a video where girls danced to his song, and he shares about pitching a movie idea to a friend and his plans to work on a new project.
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.
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 rapper's opening song didn't go over well with the audience and his second song was lacklustre, which is typical for middle-aged white rappers.
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.
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 discusses a song that he previously didn't pay much attention to and highlights a specific part of the song featuring a female vocalist. He also mentions a friend named Shay and references anchovies.
Lisa, who works as a cashier, is aware that Greatest Love of All is a huge hit. She is not willing to meet a parent unless it's for a significant event.
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.
Nikki Lane records a cover of "When My Morning Comes Around," a song about new beginnings. Also featured on the show is an announcement about a false claim linking abortion to breast cancer.
A conversation about a sinister parody of Beatles and an egoistic competition that led to it.
The speaker expresses excitement for the song "All She Wanted To Do Is Dance" and talks about the rest of the album, which includes some suggestive tracks.
Rolling Stone published an article misrepresenting famous musicians' quotes and blaming Foo Fighters for Taylor Hawkins' death. The article not only damaged the publication's credibility and resulted in financial loss, but also hindered the support for rape survivors who were wrongly associated with the article's claims.
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The guest reflects on the impact of music in their life, highlighting its importance to their family and how it has inspired their creative process as a musician today.
Darling Love talks about her experiences of performing in New York and how it helped her career grow.
