A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations

Update: 2025-01-31

Digest

This bonus episode of Strong Songs features Kirk announcing Season 7 and sharing a curated selection of music recommendations. He reviews Nickel Creek's "Celebrates," praising its complexity, and recommends Yeba's "Dawn," highlighting its polished sound. Further recommendations include Howard Levy and Chris Seabold's collaborative work, Vulfpeck's "Disco Snails" (noting Eddie Barbash's unique saxophone sound achieved with a vocal modeler), the "Delicious in Dungeon" anime soundtrack, David Sanborn's "Taking Off," Anat Cohen's "Cortecino Bloom," Sierra Hull's "Weighted Mind," Matteo Mancuso's "The Journey," and the "Yacht Rock" documentary featuring Larry Carlton. Throughout the episode, Kirk emphasizes the importance of mindful listening and exploring diverse musical styles, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of music. He also discusses the removal of older episode recasts from the RSS feed and mentions Patreon.

Outlines

00:00:00

Season 7 Announcement & Music Recommendations

Kirk announces Season 7 of Strong Songs, explains RSS feed changes, and introduces a bonus episode featuring diverse music recommendations.

00:01:45

Nickel Creek, Yeba, & Howard Levy

Kirk reviews Nickel Creek's "Celebrates" and recommends Yeba's "Dawn" and the collaborative work of Howard Levy and Chris Seabold, highlighting their musical innovation and technical skill.

00:09:08

Vulfpeck, Delicious in Dungeon, & David Sanborn

Kirk recommends Vulfpeck's "Disco Snails," the "Delicious in Dungeon" anime soundtrack, and David Sanborn's "Taking Off," focusing on unique sounds, diverse instrumentation, and the therapeutic value of music.

00:24:19

Anat Cohen, Sierra Hull, Matteo Mancuso & Yacht Rock

Kirk recommends Anat Cohen's "Cortecino Bloom," Sierra Hull's "Weighted Mind," Matteo Mancuso's "The Journey," and the "Yacht Rock" documentary, emphasizing diverse instrumental skills and the importance of mindful listening.

Keywords

Nickel Creek

American bluegrass/folk band known for instrumental prowess and intricate harmonies; "Celebrates" album showcases experimental sound.

Yeba

Singer known for precise vocals and collaborations with Mark Ronson; "Dawn" album praised for polished production.

Howard Levy

Harmonica and piano player known for collaborations with Chris Seabold; albums "Kick the Cat" and "Art Plus Adrenaline" highlighted.

Vulfpeck

Funk band known for innovative and playful approach; "Disco Snails" features unique saxophone sound.

Delicious in Dungeon

Anime and its soundtrack praised for music, particularly opening and closing themes by Ryoku Ishoku Shaki and Sumika.

David Sanborn

Saxophonist; "Taking Off" album highlighted; contributions to David Bowie's "Young Americans" mentioned.

Larry Carlton

Session guitarist known for work with Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan; guitar solo on "Night Crawler" praised.

AI Voice Filter

Digital audio workstation plugin using machine learning to alter or replace voices.

Mindful Listening

The practice of actively listening to music for therapeutic benefits and deeper appreciation.

Q&A

What is the main purpose of this bonus episode?
This episode is a collection of music recommendations, announcements about the upcoming season, and Patreon information.
Which artists are highlighted in this episode, and why are they chosen?
The episode features diverse artists chosen for their musical innovation, technical skill, and the host's personal enjoyment.
What is the significance of the "Hit the Target" track?
"Hit the Target" features a unique saxophone sound achieved with a vocal modeler or similar effect, later identified as achievable with AI voice filter plugins.
What is the host's overall message regarding music appreciation?
The host encourages mindful listening and exploring diverse artists beyond short social media clips, emphasizing music's therapeutic benefits.

Show Notes

In between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is!

DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED:

"The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from Celebrants, 2023
"Chip Monkey" by Kick the Cat from Weirdo, 2002
"Fade to Black" by Howard Levy and Chris Siebold from Art + Adrenaline, 2018
"Disco Snails" and "Hit the Target" by Vulfmon and Theo Katz from Dot, 2024
Various tracks from Delicious in Dungeon, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya
"Party" by Ryokushoku Shakai from Party! EP, 2024
Sumika - "Unmei" from Unmei EP, 2024
"Duck Ankles" by David Sanborn from Taking Off, 1975
"Young Americans' by David Bowie (feat. Sanborn) from Young Americans, 1975
"The Night Owl" by Anat Cohen from Quartetinho: Bloom, 2024
"Stranded" by Sierra Hull from Weighted Mind, 2016
"Samba Party" and "Drop D" by Matteo Mancuso from The Journey, 2023
"Nite Crawler" by Larry Carlton from Larry Carlton, 1978

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