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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“Fantastic insightful stuff, hearing and appreciating songs in away I hadn’t before. Keep it goin’ :)”
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02/22/19
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“I was already sold on Kirk from listening to Splitscreen (which is also definitely worth checking out), and this is exactly what I found myself wanting after the first few weeks of KMPOTW. Whether you're a music aficionado or just like to jam while you work, I think you'll enjoy yourself...”Read full review »
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02/06/19
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“If you listen to Song Exploder, you’ll love strong songs. If you’re a musician, you’ll love strong songs. if you’re obsessed with music you’ll love strong songs. I love strong songs.”
bluemeanieface via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/19
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