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3. "Deconstructing Cowboy Bebop" | Anime, Jazzy Roots, & The Great Yoko Kanno

Release Date: 10/28/2022

22. "Love, Death & Bloody Kisses" | The Type O Negative Effect pt 1

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💥The Power of Sound with Bret Cococcia💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: In this episode, we dive into the haunting world of Type O Negative, the Brooklyn-born band that blended doom metal, gothic rock, punk and dark humor into a sound unlike any other. Led by the late Peter Steele, a towering figure with a voice as deep as a funeral bell, the band’s music explored themes of love, death, heartbreak, and vampiric romance—all wrapped in a macabre yet strangely seductive atmosphere. From their breakout album Bloody Kisses to the melancholic masterpiece October...

BONUS: "Capturing the Moment" | B Roll Convos

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*For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Marc is joined by good friend & musician, Kirk Harper. They discuss the mystical experience of writing music, how to capture a moment, genre game changers, & provide an analysis of Hardy’s song, "A Rock". *Originally recorded as part of the intro for Ep 15 “The California Kid” - The Antonio Brazil Story pt 2 but cut for time. Check out The Main Stage, Ep 15, of BOOMBOX MUSIC TALK for the full story. Enjoy the journey & stay zen! EXPLORE: Music & Media...

21. "It wAs a ConFUsing timE" | 90s Soundtracks

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💥The 5 for 5 Show with Droo Fisher💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 **Trigger warning: references to self harm in Ch 1 THE EPISODE: Today on the 5 for 5 show, we are hopping in our cars and taking a trip down Memory Lane to celebrate movie soundtracks from the 1900s…🤣 the 1990’s to be exact. A time when grunge music was teaching us that it’s ok to wear jeans, flannel and be introspective and moody. A time when artists of varying genres were coming together in unity to see what new ground they could break with their crossovers, often delivering this in...

Bonus: "A Large No Pepperoni Frankentony" | Shazamtube Vol 2

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*For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: 💥"A Large No Pepperoni Frankentony"💥 We dive into our Shazam Apps and pull 2 random songs from each of our lists. Laughs are had & music is discovered. Enjoy the journey! Topics: 🔘 90s HipHop 🔘 Star Wars (of course!) 🔘 Frankenstein 🔘 Our East Texas roots 🔘 Our love of harmonies THE SHOW: 💥ShazamTube💥 📢 A patreon bonus show & new music discovery platform. 🔘 Copyright 2023 Wizard 🧙‍♂ Studios *All music & media clips are used for commentary...

20. "From Maze Runner to Final Space" | The Shelby Merry Story

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💥 The Main Stage 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Join us on The Main Stage as we chat with the brilliant & charming multifaceted artist, Shelby Merry. Shelby is a seasoned music producer, songwriter, and composer from Ohio known for her dynamic contributions to the industry. From her creative writing origins, to the viral song “When the Darkness Comes” based on The Maze Runner series to composing on Adult Swim's International hit series "Final Space” she has proved to be an original voice with a POV filled with wonder and...

19. "Musical Moments on The Office"

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💥 5 for 5 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: On this episode of 5 for 5, we travel back in time to an early episode we recorded. We bring one of our favorite tv shows to the spotlight, THE OFFICE. There’s rarely a day that goes by that we don’t watch (or at least sleep to) this genius comedy. We could easily devote an entire podcast to this show. Oddly enough, there are a lot of musical scenes in this otherwise chill show. So, we sat down and did a 5 for 5 on some of our top musical moments. Topics: 🔅 Music as comedy 🔅...

18. "The Art of Production"

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💥 the power of sound with Bret & Kirk 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Join us on The Power of Sound as we discover the essence of music production. What is it? What makes something “good”? When did we become conscious of the producer’s role? We explore why music resonates with us, game changing producers, approaching a mix, and how our intentions as both creator and listener help shape the end result. Slide down the rabbit hole as we shine a light on “The Art of Production”. Kirk & Bret’s music: 🔊 🔊 ...

17. "There's a New Screen in Town" | Big Themes on Small Screens pt 2

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💥 5 for 5 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Embark on a captivating journey with us as we unravel the concluding chapter of our exploration into the unforgettable theme songs and visually stunning intros from recent shows & series. The streaming wars have ignited a storytelling revolution, ranging from intricate cerebral plots to high-fantasy realms and uproarious comedies. Amidst this diverse content, one constant shines—the extraordinary musical scores crafted by exceptionally talented composers. Join us on...

16. "Move Over Movies" | Big Themes on Small Screens pt 1

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💥 5 for 5 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Join us on the next episode of 5 for 5 as we delve into the captivating world of theme songs and scores from some of our favorite shows and series, exploring the often overlooked significance of music in visual media. Whether consciously recognized or not, music plays a crucial role in enhancing the viewing experience. In the past, cinema took the spotlight with red carpet treatment, drawing in renowned composers and actors. However, a notable shift has occurred in recent years,...

15. “The California Kid” | The Antonio Brazil Story pt 2

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💥 The Main Stage 💥 *For the best experience, use buds 🎧 THE EPISODE: Join us on the main stage for Part 2 of our chat with Antonio Brazil, guitarist for Marquis of Vaudeville & founder of Brazil, former guitarist for Joey C Jones & singer for Foursidecircle, a crucial part of our musical six degrees, and a good friend. We discuss his acting origins in California, run-ins with David Lee Roth, his journey to Texas, & his early influences. We also dive into his favorite live shows, the gear he uses on stage and in the studio, as well as words of wisdom for other...

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💥 The Power of Sound 💥
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THE EPISODE:

Join us on the power of sound as we break down the iconic theme song for Cowboy Bebop, “Tank!”. We look at the arduous journey anime took from Japan to the states, it’s jazzy roots, and the brilliance of soft spoken, hard hitting composer, Yoko Kanno.

Topics: the composer/director relationship, the important instruments you don’t always hear, the role Adult Swim played in gaining exposure for Anime, and how mental/emotional imprinting can set you on a musical path from early ages

Enjoy the journey and stay zen!

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

0:43 - CH1: Anime, Jazz, & Late Bloomers

15:53 - CH2: The Adult Swim Era

40:38 - CH3: Ancient Noir

54:06 - CH4: The Detective

1:14:05 - CH5: The Cowboy’s Tank!

1:25:15 - CH6: The Real Folk Ending

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THE SHOW - the power of sound:

Deep dives into the mystery of music, sound, and vibration; and their impact on our hearts, minds, and realities.