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[2] Taking Back Sunday

Zealous Musician

Release Date: 09/10/2018

[10] CHVRCHES

Zealous Musician

Electronic... Pop-rock... Scottish... CHRVCHES.

[9] UNDERØATH

Zealous Musician

Heavy, 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 Special thanks to my guest Morgan! Interview with Spencer Chamberlain on the podcast "Lead Singer Syndrome" ...

[8] Brand New

Zealous Musician

Punk 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.

[7] Thursday

Zealous Musician

Let's take a closer look at a band that is truly one of the founding father band of post hardcore and emotional music: Thursday. Their guitar tones and vocals were very dynamic, ranging from brutal and heavy to soft and melodic. Jazzy drums, amazing lyrics, an honest approach to songwriting, and so much more.

[Sonic Psychology] Christmas Music

Zealous Musician

In 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!

[Badass Christmas Music & AMA]

Zealous Musician

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. Have a very Zealous Christmas!

[6] As I Lay Dying

Zealous Musician

Welcome 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.

[Sonic Psychology] Major 1 & Minor 6

Zealous Musician

In 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 chord, and the Minor 6 chord. 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

Zealous Musician

Ever 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 Super Team Media.

[5] Emery Part 1: The Music

Zealous Musician

Part 1 of Episode 5 is all about the music from Emery. In this episode we dive into keyboard melodies, hardcore guitar riffs, melodic vocal layers, breakdowns, time signatures, thought-provoking lyrics, and much more. Let's take a journey through the history of the albums from Emery and take a closer look at some of the highlights of their music and see what makes is unique.

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As 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.

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Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5XE4zy9nOV3ZpR3H3R9mKL?si=70a_r9HETtKjetiwVvtSUQ

You’re So Last Summer music video featuring young flava flav: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQE7gu4D1R4

Live from orensanz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rShApomPx-s

That One Time on Tour Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/that-one-time-on-tour/id1367830700?mt=2&i=1000410935759

Huge thanks to Chris Swinney for letting me use a clip from his awesome podcast - definitely check out that show and subscribe/rate/review!

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