So there’s this new podcast I’ve been listening to lately, well its not exactly new…. But anyways it called Song Exploder. Hrishikesh Hirway takes a song written by an individual, group, etc. and has the artist(s) break it down. They explain how they wrote the piece, what situations they put themselves in to do so, and the meaning of it to them. It was episode 28 that got me started. It talks about the thoughts of the artist on the day that Space Shuttle Columbia exploded on reentry to earth’s atmosphere above Texas, taking with it the lives of seven astronauts. Song Exploder gives background and meaning to things that people don’t usually think about while listening to a song. It always explains how the artist makes the melodies, bass lines, and lyrics, and who they involve in their process. This podcast is now on its 58th episode this week. They have sponsors from all kinds of companies and are funded mainly through donation. So if you’re looking for something new, and for something to learn, I highly recommend Song Exploder.
A Rose Without Thorns 