Themes and Variation

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Themes and Variation is Soundfly’s podcast about music and perspectives. In each episode, expert musicians and avid music lovers draw on their professional experiences and personal backgrounds to share unique insights and passionate opinions about songs they’ve selected based on their interpretations of a given theme. Of course, whether the panel’s discussing epic songs, songs that use the same sample, or classic wedding band requests, this is a show for anyone who loves music and has a desire to dig into it. Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThemesVariation

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Episodes

Songs That Give You the Chills (with Ari Stidham)

Follow us on Twitter for news about the show and more! We decided this year somehow wasn't quite scary enough. This spooktacular episode is sure to be spine-tingling and chill-inducing, just in time for Halloween! Joining Carter for this deep dive into some spooky tracks are his frequent co-host Mahea Lee and their friend, Actor/Producer/Musician, Ari Stidham. You may know Ari from his work as Sylvester on the CBS series "Scorpion" or from the music he releases as Dr. Television. They dive deep ...

Oct 28, 2020•53 min

Memorable Cover Songs

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! What makes a great cover song? Is it playing every note as close to the original as possible? Or does a great cover require a reimagining of the source material? Whatever your feeling is, this episode will dig deep into some of our favorite covers and unearth what makes a great cover so special. In this episode, Carter sits down with frequent co-host and co-producer Mahea Lee and their co-worker and Flypaper editor-in-chief, Jeremy Young to listen to ...

Oct 14, 2020•53 min

Songs with Iconic Synth Sounds (with Neara Russell)

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! What songs come to mind when you think of iconic or memorable synth sounds? Do you think of massive dance hits? What about reverb-drenched dream pop? Maybe something edgier? In this episode, Carter sits down with Neara Russell and John Hull, two incredible musicians and experts in the world of synths and music synthesis. Themes and Variation is presented by Soundfly, a music education website changing the way we build our creative skills. Check out al...

Sep 30, 2020•55 min

Epic Songs

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! What comes to mind when you think of an epic song? Is it virtuosic guitar shredding? Ear-piercing vocal performances? Maybe it's simply the sheer length of the track that invokes a certain epic quality. Whatever your criteria, we've got you covered with this episode. For this episode, Soundfly team member Carter Lee is joined by Soundfly's CEO and Founder, Ian Temple, as well as Soundfly's VP of Curriculum/Composer, Mahea Lee. We dive into everything ...

Sep 16, 2020•45 min

Songs That Use the Same Sample (with JSWISS & Charles Burchell)

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! Whether you think sampling is the highest form of creativity or something more akin to audio theft, you have to admit it's had a big impact on how music is made today. It has been a tool for producers in many genres, but is particularly woven into the legacy of hip-hop. No matter where you stand when it comes to sampling, we'd like to open your minds and ears to the creative possibilities available through the use of this powerful technique. For this ...

Sep 02, 2020•51 min

Songs From the First Album I Ever Bought

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! Do you remember trying to peel away the cellophane wrapper of a CD, or dropping the needle on your first vinyl album? If you're younger than that, perhaps the only music you've bought didn't come in a tangible form. Whatever the shape of your first record, this episode will help you rediscover the joy you had purchasing music for the first time. For our very first episode, Soundfly team member Carter Lee sits down with producer/SF team member Martin F...

Aug 18, 2020•39 min

Trailer

Follow us on Twitter for show news and more! Have you ever wondered what the best song for a cross country drive is? Or, how Thom Yorke knows exactly how you feel? Enter Themes and Variation, a podcast about music and perspectives presented by Soundfly!

Jul 30, 2020•2 min

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