Rhapsody

By: Hopewell Valley Student Publications Network
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  • Rhapsody is a Hopewell Valley Central High School student-run music theory podcast that is supported their teacher David Schwartzer. Episode Features: Deep Dive - An in depth analysis on one song from one artist Head to Head - The ultimate head to head battle comparing two songs Copycat - Comparing an original song to one or more of its cover versions Sample the Sample - Analyzing the sampled songs used in our favorite hits Connect the Dots - Connecting musical themes from our favorite artists catalog
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Episodes
  • Album Review – Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All

    Album Review – Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All
    Feb 14 2022
    Rhapsody Podcast (Album Review): Album Review of Metallica’s Kill Em’ All

    Today's episode is an album review, where I’ll be reviewing Metallica's first album, Kill 'Em All. Metallica's first album is an amazing first album compared to most bands first albums. Most bands don’t know what to do, or how to write an album, but whatever Metallica did, they did it right! 

    Segment 1: Best songs
    • Hit the Lights, 
    • The Four Horsemen
    • Seek and Destroy 
    • Amazing guitar solos and fast paced, catchy riffs.  

    Segment 2: Ok and meh songs
    • Motorbreath
    • Whiplash. 
    • Don't have enough diversity in the riffs. 
    • Still amazing guitar solos. 
    • Jump into Fire
    • Metal Militia
    • No Remorse
    • Phantom Lord. 
    • While good guitar solos are just bland. 
    • Riffs are just decent at best. 

    Segment 3: In Depth of Anesthesia
    • Most unique song of the album
    • Bass solo, the entire song. Drums do come in towards the end to spice things up. 
    • Editor’s Note - at the end of our podcast, we refer to some triads. While the quality of these triads are accurate, they aren’t “seconds”, but “thirds” which combine to form triads.

    Credits:

    Seek and Destroy 

    Hit the Lights

    The Four Horsemen

    (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth

    Whiplash

    Motorbreath

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    7 mins
  • Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory

    Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory
    Feb 2 2022
    Rhapsody PodcastComposer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory

    Today’s episode is a Composer’s Corner and will focus on the theme of my piece, Former Happiness.

    Segment 1: Key Signature
    • Bb Major
    • Bb Natural Minor
    • Chromatic

    Segment 2: Dynamics
    • Why some parts are quiet - Flute and Glockenspiel
    • Use of breathing
    • Starting and ending with the same dynamics

    Segment 3: Harmony and Motif
    • Double-Layered Synth
    • One instrument, multiple tracks
    • Melodic motifs

    Credits: Former Happiness

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    9 mins
  • Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown

    Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown
    Feb 2 2022

    Rhapsody Podcast

    Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown

    Today’s episode is a deep dive on Lemon Boy, by Cavetown, and will discuss how Cavetown uses this song to make a commentary on mental health issues.

    Segment 1: Who is Cavetown?
    • Location, Age, etc.
    • Writes songs about mental health, as well as breaking down stigma surrounding it.
    • Role model for queer youth.
    • Introducing the song and what it’s about.

    Segment 2: Miscellaneous Music Theory
    • Key Signature
    • Tempo

    Segment 3: Lyrical Content + Instrumentation + Structure
    • Analysis of each verse and chorus
    • Differences in each chorus, why?
    • Overall meaning and connection back to the artist

    Credits:

    Cavetown

    Lemon Boy - Cavetown

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    10 mins

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