Accessible and emotionally resonant analysis.
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“Kirk does such an amazing job with this podcast. The mark of a truly effective educator is not to simply state facts or point out salient features (this chord over that bass-line, etc) and then move on — looking at you, Rick B. — without regard for whether and how naive listeners will be able to absorb and understand the import, but to patiently break it down to the most basic level, with abundant repetition, adding layers of complexity only as and — most importantly — when it will be understandable for a non-musician.
Kirk’s analysis is totally accessible and really hits home. At times, I find it emotionally overwhelming to be within the song or particular parts of a song for so long. The episodes on “Everybody wants to rule the World (TfF) & Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” are truly outstanding acheivements; almost like pieces of art in and of themselves, worth repeat listens like the strong songs they feature. Aside from his musical and technical insights, Kirk also displays a remarkable ability to describe the emotional resonance of the music or lyric, and how it taps in to our personal vulnerabilities. After all, isn’t that what really makes music special?
Now, if only he would do some Talk Talk …”
Christine Ocho via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“The best podcasts feature likable people speaking authoritatively on a given topic. Having read and listened to Kirk for years, I enjoyed this podcast as a well produced show about song structure and really dug it.
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02/09/19
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“Thank you Kirk, you really know how to make an engaging, fascinating podcast! I’m not going to pretend to know what all the music-speak means but I enjoy the show regardless and truly enjoy your enthusiasm for the music!”
Vic_Creed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/18
“My favourite new podcast. If you’ve ever wondered “why do I like this song so much?” this is the show for you. A perfect blend of light touch music theory and music appreciation.”
Accionben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/19
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