Tower of Songs

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Episodes

BONUS: "Search Me and Know Me" by Typewriter Repair Shop (Farewell Teddy's Church Music Side Project)

Search Me and Know Me . Call it Cosmic Folk — an intimate acoustic song that blossoms and expands to the size of the universe by the time it's over. Sputnik-like blips and beeps, surprising string parts, Beatlesque harmonies and mellotron melodies, breathtaking choruses, magically moving soundscapes that transcend time and space — you'll find all that and more in this track. Farewell Teddy has a confession to make — they've had another music project on the side for years and now they're coming c...

Jan 21, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast

BONUS: Separation of Church and Art (Church Music or "Real" Music?)

Farewell Teddy has a confession to make — they've had another music project on the side for years and now they're coming clean. It's called Typewriter Repair Shop . Check it out! It's the same two guys, just writing and releasing songs for the church. But even if you're not a person of faith, you'll still probably like the tunes! In this bonus episode, James and Nathan talk about how they started Typewriter Repair Shop after feeling musically homeless when trying to listen to "worship music." It...

Jan 21, 2025•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

6: "Walpurgisnacht Boogie"

What do you get when you cross a super-hard-to-pronounce German word and a 70s-ish rock song about a weird party gone awry? " Walpurgisnacht Boogie ," of course! Take a listen to the origins of this fun Farewell Teddy song that one guy named Omar said he "kinda liked." Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠L...

Jan 21, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

5: "A Thousand Bouquets"

Farewell Teddy doesn't have "hits" (at least not yet) — but if they did, " A Thousand Bouquets " would be #1! Join James and Nathan as they unpack their most infectiously fun and bittersweet tune to date — maybe even while you're on one! 😉 Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: Full Farewell Teddy Bio:There's no way anyone is actually reading...

Dec 09, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

4: "Veni Creator Spiritus (Michelangelo, What For?)"

Ever thought about the famous painting by Michelangelo? The one that shows the fingers on God and Man so close but so far away from touching? Take a listen and learn more about this unique little tune from Farewell Teddy. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: Full Farewell Teddy Bio:There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—a...

Dec 09, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast

3: "1893"

"Tell me that the fair'll play fair." The next building block in Farewell Teddy's Tower of Songs gives us a glimpse into the coming theme of their debut album with the track entitled " 1893 " — a fun, Americana tune that sets the stage for the exploration of themes such as pleasure, entertainment, and the promise of progress... even if those promises don't always deliver. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their so...

Dec 09, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

2: "I'm Not Afraid of Torture"

Today, James and Nathan from Farewell Teddy are discussing their upbeat rockabilly song " Not Afraid of Torture. " Get ready to laugh, ponder, tap your foot, and maybe even yodel along with this infectious tune as they discuss the story behind it! Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So,...

Dec 01, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast

1: "Connoisseur of the Boulevard"

Join James & Nathan from Farewell Teddy as they kick off the inaugural episode of Tower of Songs, a podcast where the duo dives into the stories behind their songs and their music-making journey. In this episode, they’re revisiting " Connoisseur of the Boulevard" , the first song they ever wrote together nearly ten years ago. This catchy, bittersweet indie rock tune holds deep meaning for both of them and serves as a perfect starting point for the show. Tower of Songs is about Farw...

Nov 27, 2024•34 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast