Episode 20 with Caeden Brusett: Bass Solo from Otello Act IV by Giuseppe Verdi
The Melodology Podcast
Composer and bassist Caeden Brusett joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss the bass solo from Act IV of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Otello. This is the first OPERA entry in the podcast, but it is opera “underscoring” rather than a famous aria or overture theme. Melody: The bass solo from Act IV of Otello by Giuseppe Verdi Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Duration: 1:30:07 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about the bass solo from Otello Act IV – 11:09 Review of the melody – 18:27 Caeden Brusett shares – 1:03:29 Guest Composer: Caeden Brusett Mentioned in...
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Episode 19 with Brian Woodbury: “A Whole New World”
The Melodology Podcast
Composer, lyricist and bandleader Brian Woodbury joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss “A Whole New World” music by Alan Menken. They also discuss three of Brian’s own songs and his ambitious project to produce music videos for 47 of his songs in under one year. Melody: “A Whole New World” Composer / Songwriter: Alan Menken Duration: 1:26:36 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “A Whole New World” – 10:46 Review of the melody – 16:08 Brian Woodbury shares – 1:02:04 Guest Composer: Brian Woodbury Mentioned in this Episode: ...
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Episode 18: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds "Subspace Rhapsody" - Meet the Songwriters!
The Melodology Podcast
SPOILERS Meet Kay Hanley and Tom Polce, the songwriters for the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody!" Audio Podcast Versions available:
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Episode 17 with Scott Hallgren: “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus
The Melodology Podcast
Award-winning composer, musician, and sound editor Scott Halgren joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus. This is the first real Jazz melody discussed so far in the podcast, and the discussions include some of the characteristics that make Jazz stand out from other genres and forms of music. Melody: "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" Composer / Songwriter: Charles Mingus Duration: 1:08:09 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” – 10:20 Review of the melody – 22:29 Scott Hallgren...
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Episode 16 with Dominic Fallacaro: "Baby One More Time" by Max Martin
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Grammy-winning producer, composer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Fallacaro joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss one of the best selling singles of all time: "Baby One More Time" by Swedish record producer and songwriter Max Martin. They discuss the composition and songwriting craft applied to the song, then Dominic shares the version of the song from the musical "& Juliet" currently on Broadway, for which he serves as co-arranger, orchestrator, and Music Director. Melody: "" by Composer / Songwriter: Duration: 1:23:59 Intro and guest...
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Episode 15 with Haakon Davidsen: "Batman Theme" (1989)
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Haakon Davidsen, award-nominated composer for video games, film & TV, joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore and celebrate the amazing "Batman Theme" from the film "Batman", 1989, composed by the legendary Danny Elfman. Melody: “Batman Theme” from the film “Batman”, 1989. Composer / Songwriter: Danny Elfman Duration: 1:16:29 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Batman Theme” – 18:40 Review of the melody – 22:02 Haakon shares – 1:01:29 Guest Composer: Haakon Davidsen Mentioned in this Episode: ...
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Episode 14 with Tamsin Jones: “Innsbruck, Ich muss dich lassen”
The Melodology Podcast
Award-winning British composer Tamsin Jones joins the podcast to discuss the Renaissance choral work “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” by Heinrich Isaac, and shares two choral works of her own--one of which is inspired by and includes the melody from “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen”. Melody: “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” Composer / Songwriter: Heinrich Isaac (ca. 1450–1517) Duration: 1:28:25 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” – 13:46 Review of the melody – 18:15 Lisa shares – 1:03:28 Guest Composer: ...
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Episode 13 with Lisa Neher: “Luke and Leia”
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New music powerhouse Lisa Neher joins Melodology Podcast host Arthur Breur to examine the underappreciated “Luke and Leia” by John Williams, and she shares two of her own works — including one of her own performances. Melody: “Luke and Leia” from “Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” Composer / Songwriter: John Williams Duration: 1:58:26 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Luke and Leia” – 12:14 Review of the melody – 20:47 Lisa shares – 1:22:18 Guest Composer: Lisa Neher Mentioned in this Episode: ...
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Episode 12 with Aaron Lee: “Seit Gesunderhait” (“Farewell My Dear Parents”)
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Composer Aaron Lee joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore the Jewish Folk Song “Seit Gesunderhait” (“Farewell My Dear Parents”) and two of his own compositions, one of which uses “Seit Gesunderhait” as a component in the composition. Melody: “Farewell My Dear Parents” (“Seit Gesunterhait Meine Liebe Eltern”) Composer / Songwriter: Traditional (?) Jewish Folk Tune Duration: 1:08:24 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Farewell My Dear Parents” – 06:27 Review of the melody – 17:15 Aaron shares – 50:01 Guest Composer: Aaron...
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Episode 11 with Richard Peat: "Down In Yon Forest"
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Composer Richard Peat joins podcast host Arthur Breur to explore "Down In Yon Forest" and brings three beautiful choral works of his own to share. Melody "Down In Yon Forest" Composer / Songwriter: Traditional Duration: 1:19:06 Intro and guest questions – 0:00 Pre-discussion about “Down In Yon Forest” – 21:41 Review of the melody – 27:00 Richard shares – 57:00 Guest Composer: Richard Peat Music Referenced in This Episode: Recorded: September 29, 2022 using Riverside.FM Musical score for reference...
info_outlineComposer, lyricist and bandleader Brian Woodbury joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss “A Whole New World” music by Alan Menken. They also discuss three of Brian’s own songs and his ambitious project to produce music videos for 47 of his songs in under one year.
Melody:
“A Whole New World”
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Whole_New_World
- YouTube (original 1992 animated scene): https://youtu.be/hZ1Rb9hC4JY?si=-0Re3CCgNfXi0U37
- YouTube (2019 live-action film scene): https://youtu.be/eitDnP0_83k?si=NS1gGaqhgZDkPGUu
Composer / Songwriter:
Alan Menken
Duration:
1:26:36
- Intro and guest questions – 0:00
- Pre-discussion about “A Whole New World” – 10:46
- Review of the melody – 16:08
- Brian Woodbury shares – 1:02:04
Guest Composer:
Brian Woodbury
Mentioned in this Episode:
- “Dear Grandma” from “Bear in the Big Blue House”: https://youtu.be/xKg8DBdDWxs?si=V4XPMh1IZg-rOWy0
- Beethoven’s 6th Symphony (“Pastoral”): https://youtu.be/2HbBURnt9f4?si=e09QW2M17NtYg7JS
Recorded:
September 25, 2023 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM
Musical score for reference created using FREE Musescore software: https://www.musescore.org