The worst thing about Strong Songs...
... is that it will make you wish you were a better musician, and then very aptly remind you of the various tried-and-true methods of improving as a musician, thereby leaving the onus of effort on you, the desperately inspired listener. I love this show. I found it because another podcast (A More Civilized Age) mentioned Kirk's Strong Songs episode about the music of Andor. After listening to that and being drawn in by Kirk's cheerily optimistic (but not saccharine) tone, his earnest-seeming love for music and the various musical phenomenon he discusses. If you enjoy listening to music, learning about music history (biographical AND technical) but don't have a musical bone in your body (outside of your inner ear), I still think Strong Songs has a lot to offer, and who knows? Maybe Kirk will convince you to start voice lessons or pick up a guitar, or even a synthesizer.Read full review »
EVJoe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/12/23
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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. Then the Dancing Queen episode dropped and it’s incredible. Kirk’s a special...Read full review »
Nick8263639292736 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/09/19
"'Dancing Queen,'" I thought. "Is that the cheesy one you always hear at weddings?" 38 minutes later, I was wiping tears out of my eyes. Seriously, as a former high school band geek who then fell out of music, Kirk's podcast has truly been a gift. It's helped me...Read full review »
hippomanic via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/11/19
Breaking down pop songs to examine what makes them great while being also educational in a way that’s not dull at all is a super interesting premise and Strong Songs completely succeeds. Also, the host has one of those voices that you can tell he’s smiling.
cheapblueguitar via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/26/18
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