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Zealous Musician is a podcast that takes a closer look at the music we love. For season one, we’ll dive into music from post-hardcore and emo bands like Thrice, Underoath, A Day to Remember - Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and Copeland. Our focus will be on light music theory -- even playing some ourselves -- and rediscovering why we loved these bands so much in the first place.
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The podcast exploring new horizons in music, music theory and bass playing from music YouTuber Adam Neely. Every episode explores a range of viewer comments from "what is Negative Harmony?" to "what does it take to be a professional musician in NYC?." Expect memes, and plenty of "the lick."
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Electronic... Pop-rock... Scottish... CHRVCHES. The episode was recorded last year when the show Zealous Musician was still in development. Recording this was part of testing out how to do episodes on different styles of music that I love. Rather than letting it sit on a shelf and collect dust, I decided to publish the episode! Although it's much d…
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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 keyboa…
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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. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist htt…
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Let's take a closer look at a band that is truly one of the founding father bands of post hardcore and emo music: Thursday. Their guitar tones and vocals were very dynamic, ranging from brutal and heavy to soft and melodic. Jazzy & rock and roll drums, amazing lyrics, an honest approach to songwriting, and so much more. Together, let's pay tribute …
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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! Seeker’s Podcast Coming Soon Curosco Music https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A0ZgjDBYqmgJYaa5JBBEL?si=Wnp35OTBRDS3GHFa2RWolA Why Christmas Son…
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???? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 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 so…
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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. - - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5sAntXC8vhcJ7z30c3YRs3?si=Q5p7X5EGSnOkADnjjZ9SmA Special tha…
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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, and the Minor 6. 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…
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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 ca…
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Part 1 is all about the music from Emery. We dive into their keyboard melodies, hardcore guitar riffs, melodic vocal layers, breakdowns, time signatures, thought-provoking lyrics, and much more. As we take a journey through their albums, let's take a closer look at some of the music theory behind their music and find out what makes it unique. - - -…
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This episode takes a closer look at a groundbreaking album in the world of post hardcore music: Son I Loved You At Your Darkest. Lets dive into their creative guitar riffs, moving lyrics, creative time signatures, and much more. - - - - - - - - - - - Labeled Podcast Episode: telling the story of As Cities Burn https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/as…
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Piano-driven songs, catchy guitar riffs, jazzy drums, and beautiful soaring vocals... these are elements that make this very artistic band special. How can Copeland’s music be so delicate and melodic, yet rock and roll at the same time? Come along for the ride and let’s find out. - - - - - - - - - - Special thanks to the guys over at Song Exploder …
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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. - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist: https://open.spoti…
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Dynamic isn’t a strong enough word to describe the band Thrice. In the first episode of Zealous Musician, let’s find out why. Heavy rock riffs, pretty melodic chord progressions, and meaningful lyrics are just a few of the musical elements of Thrice. - - - - - - - - - - Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/4cBErqo2…
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Zealous Musician: taking a closer look at the music we love. In season one, we’ll discuss music from post-hardcore and emo bands like Thrice and Taking Back Sunday. Our focus will be on light music theory, even playing some ourselves, and rediscovering why we loved these bands so much in the first place. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. Ple…
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Many thanks to Chris LeMond, TheHarmonicPulse, SAMUCA CHIODINI, Jim Haugland, Denis, bj7xtas1, thebudsofmay, Zippy Leroux, user name, Yhoda, Joe Turgeon and Daniel Proctor for your insightful questions! :14 What’s the deal with Fanned Frets? Also, how does an understand of physics relate to music? 2:23 Is Synesthesia real, or just some BS you made …
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0:15 Why do US percussionists play Cajons the way that they do? 3:50 What should you do in order to back out of a gig for a higher paying one? 6:19 What is your advice for a trans musicians entering college? 8:03 Why is musicianship so high in NYC? 9:59 How should transients line up when you time-align music in a DAW? 11:25 What do you mean about t…
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1:02 Can you introduce my question without the Lick? 1:10 All about the Double Harmonic minor scale and its weird intervals 4:07 Why is your audience almost exclusively male? 5:35 What is your opinion on contemporary music reviewers like Anthony Fantano? 7:05 What is the life cycle of pop tunes in your cover band? 7:48 Playing a sax with drumsticks…
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In this podcast, we explore.... 0:15 Characteristic pitches, chords, and the functional harmony of the modes 2:52 You just like to hear yourself talk about music 3:46 “Just Feel it!” 4:08 Which is more important, bass or drums? 5:52 What is Berklee Funk? 7:41 Salsa on piano 8:13 What audio interface do you use? 8:42 What sort of instrument would yo…
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