https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-untapped--4483270enMusicCopyright Music Untappedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88d51fb08dc4d04156f8de51ab7acb5a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-untapped--4483270Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:46:05 +0000Music UntappedMusic Untappeduntappedpod@gmail.comPour some drinks (because we sure are!) and listen to pianist and conductor Heather Waid and music teacher and opera singer Chris Langton explore the weird, wide world of music.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-misogyny-in-the-music-industry--43582602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43582602Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:41:06 +0000Music UntappedFemale artists have had to battle misogyny in the music industry since the very beginning. This week we’re shining a spotlight on just a small handful of some of the most egregious ways women in music have been treated by the media, music executives,...2984truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-black-history-is-human-history--43471706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43471706Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:16 +0000Music UntappedThe impact of Black culture is present in every single popular art form, and this seems doubly true for music. In this week's episode, Chris tells the story of several black composers who were overlooked by the history books in spite of their wildest...3102truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-from-the-bottom-of-my-broken-heart--43343679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43343679Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:16 +0000Music UntappedSome of the best music has come out of the worst heartbreak, an experience we’re all familiar with. This week we’re pouring some strong drinks (very necessary!) and looking at the other side of love and some of the iconic music it influenced.2537truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-what-s-the-deal-with-music-at-sporting-events--43223803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43223803Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:18 +0000Music UntappedOne of the most inescapable parts of any live sporting event is the music that accompanies it. From the loudest stadium anthems, to singing along (however poorly and/or drunkenly) to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” This week, Heather takes a look at...2276truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-music-102--43103994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43103994Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:45 +0000Music UntappedWe’re back with part 2 of our crash course in music appreciation! This week we’re talking about the remaining 3 "pillars of music," and how understanding them can make us better music listeners. Make yourself a drink and get ready to be able to listen...2649truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-music-101--42988373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42988373Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:04 +0000Music UntappedThis week we’re going back to basics with a crash course in the fundamentals of music. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we’ll get into why this helps us be better listeners, and analyze first of what we consider the 4 pillars of music. Pour a drink...2386truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-do-you-believe-in-magic--42876993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42876993Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:33 +0000Music UntappedWe often describe music as magical, but beyond how it makes us feel, music and magic have been tied together since before written history. From magical instruments in folklore to megalomaniac composers trying to imbue their music with mystic...1568truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-new-year-new-memes--42779938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42779938Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:10 +0000Music UntappedWho doesn’t love a good meme? And they're even better when music is involved! This week, we’re looking at some of the most iconic musical memes (they go back farther than you’d think!). Grab yourself a drink, kick back, and learn about the shockingly...2561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-oh-s-a-new-year-already--42686426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42686426Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:00:11 +0000Music UntappedIt's the end of 2020 (FINALLY) and we're taking a look back at this truly unprecedented year in the music world. Pop some champagne and get pouring with us as we look at some of the biggest hits and how the music industry changed over the last year.30882020,2021,alcohol,beer,booze,cocktails,hiphop,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicindustry,musicology,newyear,pop,rap,recording,rock,wine,zoomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-the-christmas-carols-we-all-forgot--42609889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42609889Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:09 +0000Music UntappedLove it or hate it, Christmas music fills the air every year. Some songs are classics, some are total garbage, but there are rarely any surprises among the bunch. This week, Heather and Chris examine some of the overlooked, underplayed, and completely...2607truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-the-music-of-mexico--42477868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42477868Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:15 +0000Music UntappedAs non-experts on the music of Mexico, we're definitely guilty of lumping it all together as "mariachi." This week Heather puts that ignorance to rest, and gets into the rich and varied history of Mexican music. Join us as we kick back some...2724truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-why-does-everyone-love-tenors--42356838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42356838Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00:22 +0000Music UntappedIt seems like every popular male singer is a tenor (or sings high) lately. It turns out, though, that this isn’t a new thing at all. This week we make a couple of Purple Rain cocktails (thanks, Prince!) and speculate on why this preference for high...1961truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-why-aren-t-there-any-thanksgiving-songs--42116527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42116527Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:00:12 +0000Music UntappedThanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays celebrated in America, but for some reason, there's a shocking lack of Thanksgiving music. This week, Heather and Chris examine a few "Thanksgiving classics,"sip spiked apple cider and try to answer the...2082truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-you-used-to-call-me-on-my-cell-phone--41948778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41948778Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:03 +0000Music UntappedWe're more likely to set our phones to vibrate nowadays, but for a large chunk of their existence, our ringtones were one of the most visible ways to show off a little bit of our personalities. Pour yourself a drink and listen in to the strangely...2220alcohol,beer,booze,bourbon,cellphone,cocktails,iphone,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,oldfashioned,phone,ringtone,smartphone,technology,whiskey,whisky,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-how-did-you-know-it-was-time-to-quit-music--41872623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41872623Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:00:02 +0000Music UntappedThis week, guests Emily Langton and Drew Sheehy talk through their experiences with falling in love with music, passionately performing, flirting with music as a career, then ultimately deciding to step away from the musician's life. Settle in, grab a...3724truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-the-cult-musical-drinking-show--41752589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41752589Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:00:16 +0000Music UntappedThis week is all about cult classic musicals, from legendary favorites to ones that are a bit more obscure but have a rabid fan following nonetheless. Pour yourself a cult classic drink and settle in for a look at some of our favorite shows.2890broadway,cultclassic,halloween,music,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,pinballwizard,rocky,rockyhorrorpictureshow,spooky,spookyseason,theater,theatre,tommytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-the-devil-loves-opera--41639876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41639876Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:08 +0000Music Untapped3134truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-the-voyager-golden-record-part-2--41529980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41529980Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:00:17 +0000Music UntappedFrom Senegal to Peru, human music is as varied as our societies. In the second part of our dive into The Voyager Golden Records, Chris and Heather dig in to musical selections from all around the world, and propose some revisions for the modern era....3043truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-the-voyager-golden-record-part-1--41422911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41422911Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:43:05 +0000Music UntappedIf you had 90 minutes to represent all of the music mankind has created through its existence, what would you choose? How would you choose it? In 1977, The Voyager Golden Records were created with this goal in mind. This week, Heather and Chris kick...2960truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-legendary-instrument-makers--41300658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41300658Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:03 +0000Music UntappedIt's so easy to hop online and find an endless number of instruments for sale, but only a few brands are truly legendary. This week, Chris takes us through the fascinating backstories of some of the best-known makers and the artisans behind them while...2315alcohol,bass,beer,cheers,cocktails,cymbal,cymbals,fender,gibson,guitar,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,percussion,stradivarius,violin,wine,zildjantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-music-of-the-caucasus--41173637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41173637Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:14 +0000Music UntappedNestled between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, the Caucasus region of the world has some of the oldest musical traditions on Earth. This week, mix yourself a White Russian and settle in as Heather talks through this incredible melting pot of...2915truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-wild-promiscuous-wap-through-history--41031351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41031351Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:10 +0000Music Untapped"WAP" has made a splash recently due to its incredibly explicit lyrics, but it's certainly not the first song to unabashedly celebrate sex. This week, we're looking at some of the raunchiest music in history, so pour a drink and settle in for some...1960alcohol,beer,booze,cheers,cocktails,explicit,lyrics,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,promiscuous,sex,sexual,sexy,wap,wild,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-tradition-part-3-our-wishlist--40890105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40890105Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:07 +0000Music UntappedThis week in the last of our three-part mini-series on musical traditions, we're putting forth our nominations for traditions we'd like to see start or become the standard in the music world. Kick back with a drink and see if you agree with our picks.2962alcohol,audience,audition,beer,cheers,cocktails,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,opera,orchestra,perform,performance,performer,race,symphony,tradition,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-tradition-part-2-what-should-change--40743640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40743640Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:19 +0000Music UntappedThis week for part 2 of our 3-part mini-series on musical traditions, we're discussing traditions that we wish would change, for our own personal sanity but also for the good of keeping classical music alive. Pour a beer and settle in for an episode...3070alcohol,audience,beer,booze,cheers,cocktails,conductor,drinking,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,opera,orchestra,performance,pianist,recital,tradition,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-tradition-part-1-what-has-changed--40599538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40599538Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:19 +0000Music UntappedThis week in part 1 of an accidental 3-part episode series (file this under things that happen when you underestimate how big a topic can be), we're looking at musical traditions that have changed or no longer exist. Pour yourself a drink and learn...2100alcohol,beer,booze,castrati,chant,cheers,church,classical,cocktails,minstrel,minstrelsy,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,religion,sing,singing,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-before-they-went-solo--40467078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40467078Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:00:02 +0000Music UntappedWhat do Will Smith, Phil Collins, and Fergie have in common? They all got their start in bands before going solo and eclipsing their original groups in stardom. This week we're checking out the origin stories of these and other artists, so pour a...3426alcohol,band,beer,booze,cheers,ericclapton,fergie,genesis,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,petergabriel,philcollins,rickymartin,whiskey,whisky,willsmith,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-song-s-of-the-islands--40363123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40363123Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:08 +0000Music UntappedWe wanted to sneak in a little musical vacation before summer is over, so this week we're exploring the music of the Caribbean! Pour yourself a tropical drink (can we suggest something with rum?) as Heather takes us through just a few of the diverse...2362alcohol,beer,calypso,carribean,cheers,cocktails,dominica,drinks,frenchantilles,haiti,islands,jamaica,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musicology,reggae,tropical,vacation,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-music-the-sequel--40251363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40251363Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:21:06 +0000Music UntappedSequels seem like something reserved for movies and books, but there are more musical sequels than you'd imagine. Pour a drink with us as Chris takes us through some of the more interesting ones, both well-known and obscure.2331alcohol,beer,booze,cheers,classical,cocktails,drinking,hiphop,music,musicaltheatre,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,opera,pop,rap,sequel,sequels,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-hearing-in-color--40120271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40120271Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:00:19 +0000Music UntappedWhat if when you heard a note, you saw a particular color, or a certain key made your tastebuds wake up all of a sudden? This week, Heather dives into the fascinating world of synesthesia, as well as a few musicians and composers who are particularly...3117alcohol,beer,booze,brain,cheers,cocktail,color,composer,drink,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,neurology,science,sound,synesthesia,taste,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-stumbling-to-the-top-of-the-charts--39996129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39996129Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:00:21 +0000Music UntappedMost music is written with hopes of major success, but every now and then a song that wasn't even supposed to chart ends up exploding in popularity. This week, Chris explores some of the biggest hits that shouldn't have been more than a blip on our...2090alcohol,beer,billboard,billboardchart,billboardcharts,booze,cheers,cocktails,drinking,hit,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,onehitwonder,popmusic,rockmusic,surfrock,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-the-secret-music-career-of-celebrities--39856115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856115Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:17 +0000Music UntappedA lot of musicians try their hands at other side careers, but what about celebrities known for other work that decide to make a go of it in music? This week we're checking out some famous folks who decided to attempt musical side hustles, for better...2830alcohol,beer,booze,brucewillis,celebrities,celebrity,cheers,cocktails,hughlaurie,jeffgoldblum,joeexotic,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,sidehustle,stevemartin,tigerking,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-history-has-its-eyes-on-you--39525281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39525281Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:00:16 +0000Music UntappedMusical theatre phenomenon "Hamilton" just became available to the masses, so we decided to take a look at it and other musicals with a historical bent to see how much they actually reflect the events they describe. Pour a drink and settle in for the...2832alcohol,booze,broadway,cheers,drinking,hamilton,history,music,musical,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,theater,theatre,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-american-music-is-protest-music--36273854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36273854Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:07 +0000Music UntappedThis week, we're taking a dive into the history of protest music, which turns out to be a truly American tradition. Pour a drink and learn about this fascinating part of history with us.2567alcohol,beer,cheers,cockatils,drinking,music,musiceducation,musichistory,musician,musicology,winetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-america-s-theme-song-and-other-anthems--34956698tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/848452759Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:22 +0000Music UntappedThis week we celebrate the 4th of July, so we decided to do an episode all about anthems! The U.S. is, of course, not the only country in the world with an anthem, so we're taking a little musical sojourn to explore some other anthems with wild...2146truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-the-canon-that-could-have-been--34956793tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/844565308Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:42 +0000Music UntappedTwo episodes ago, we talked about the musical canon, which was literally completely composed of dead, white guys. Imagine, though, if the canon had been more inclusive of women and people of color. What would it have looked like, and who would have...2227truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-what-happened-to-tv-theme-songs--34956904tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/840397741Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:01:04 +0000Music UntappedTV theme songs are some of our most beloved forms of music, but has this niche of the music industry changed over time? This week, Heather pours a drink and takes us through the history of these snippets of pop culture that we all know and love.2392truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-what-s-up-with-all-the-dead-classical-white-guys--34956824tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/836096911Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:48 +0000Music UntappedWe reference composers from the musical canon all the time, but what actually is it? Who are the "names to know" in classical music, and why are they ALL white men? This week we give you a crash course in the Western musical canon while tossing back a...2292truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-a-little-plague-music--34956971tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/832218130Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:50:55 +0000Music UntappedPlagues and pandemics have a way of permanently changing the course of history. This week Chris takes a look at how history's greatest plagues altered the course of music, and temporarily forgets how to read (thanks a lot, vodka!)2347truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-happy-can-iversary--34956902tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/827436685Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:53 +0000Music UntappedIt sounds crazy, but we've been making Music Untapped for a year! For this special anniversary episode, we look back at some of the most popular episodes from our first year and discuss the behind-the-scenes deets on making them. Pour a drink and...2241truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-love-letter-to-the-future--34956726tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/822702691Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:33 +0000Music UntappedThe short-lived, niche art and social movement known as Futurism was incredibly weird and a little more tied to Fascism than we'd like, but its influence on later major composers like Stravinsky and John Cage is hard to ignore. This week, Heather...1946truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-off-the-record--34956875tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/818057740Mon, 11 May 2020 11:01:04 +0000Music UntappedVinyl: is it really for douchebags? Music lovers and audiophiles can argue for days about sound quality, but what's the absolute best format for listening to music (and in the end, does it even matter)? This week, Chris gets buzzed and tackles the ins...2269truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-the-music-of-nations--34957073tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/813434056Mon, 04 May 2020 17:05:08 +0000Music UntappedOne of the most interesting things about music is how national identity weaves its way through the sound of the pieces. Without even thinking about it, we can clearly tell the difference between a piece by a Russian composer and one by an Italian one....2673truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-silly-symphonies--34956874tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/807983164Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:58 +0000Music UntappedWe all have this image in our heads of the stuffy, classical composer who takes his work very seriously. Realistically, though, many of them had great senses of humor that worked their way into their music. This week we drink some music-themed beer...1822truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-the-27-club--34956879tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/802647850Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:53 +0000Music UntappedThe 27 Club is one of those weird phenomena that some people swear is a curse, while others chalk it up to just eerie coincidences. This week we toss back some drinks and talk about a few of the musicians who are part of this infamous group.2191truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-pet-sounds--34956768tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/797297032Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:53 +0000Music UntappedWe're all pretty familiar with the idea of birds singing, but can animals really make music? This week, we take a dive into the niche field of zoomusicology and learn about the sounds created by everything from tiny Asian corn borer moths to enormous...1883truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-hey-seoul-sister-the-k-pop-wave--34956977tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/791868007Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:43 +0000Music UntappedThis week, we take a dive into a topic we knew almost nothing about before this episode: K-Pop. Pour a cocktail with us while we explore this genre that seems like it exploded onto the scene and is riding a major wave of popularity.2281truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-how-does-a-song-become-a-hit--34957123tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/786533950Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:00:52 +0000Music UntappedWe can all name a bunch of hit songs off the tops of our heads, but how did they even become hits to begin with? This week we pour a couple of cocktails and look at the journey to radio stardom, as well as what makes a chart-topping song.3032truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-easy-listening-for-armageddon--34956991tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/781399687Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:40 +0000Music UntappedA pandemic, quarantine, and toilet paper shortages? Sounds like the perfect time for an episode on apocalypse music. From megalomaniac composers trying to bring about the end of the world to anti-war allegorical songs, we talk about some of our...2339truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-parody-music-bach-to-an-amish-paradise--34957023tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/776861785Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:00:35 +0000Music UntappedA lot of people's first thoughts when it comes to parody music is "Weird Al" Yankovic, the modern-day king of this genre. However, it has a history that dates far earlier with roots in classical music. Ride out the COVID-19 quarantine with us while we...2616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-wait-what-were-those-lyrics--34957082tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/772985419Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:30 +0000Music UntappedThere are so many pieces of music out there that we've all heard tons of times, but have no idea what the lyrics actually are. We go through a few of our favorites, drink some music-themed beer, and have an argument about Beethoven.2858truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-drinking-songs-how-have-we-not-done-this-episode-yet--34956751tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/769546978Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:57:06 +0000Music UntappedWe're not sure how we haven't managed to do an episode on drinking songs yet, but better late than never! From debaucherous clergy to the Star-Spangled Banner, drinking songs have a long and somewhat sordid history. Pour yourself a drink and join in...2828truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-the-history-of-music-notation--34957150tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/761937739Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:00:30 +0000Music UntappedAs musicians, we tend to take it for granted that we can read music. But music notation didn't just magically appear one day. Pour a drink with us as we explore the history of music notation, with everything from ancient civilizations to a monk named...2213truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it--34957013
This week, we're exploring the least romantic love songs, so pour a drink and prepare for a cringefest of the best kind.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/758051521Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:40 +0000Music UntappedValentine's Day is almost here. You've booked your dinner, picked a gift, and even chosen the perfect song to say how you feel. What could go wrong? Turns out, everything. This week, we're exploring the least romantic love songs, so pour a drink and...
This week, we're exploring the least romantic love songs, so pour a drink and prepare for a cringefest of the best kind.]]>2538truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-how-do-the-grammys-even-work--34957309tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/754399228Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:45:42 +0000Music UntappedThe Grammys. For such a popular award show, it's crazy how little we actually know about the inner workings. This week, we try and unpack this confusing-as-hell institution. A place where a huge group of powerful men make up the rules as they go along...2592truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-from-cover-to-cover--34957151tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/750164563Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:27:21 +0000Music UntappedCover songs are like "the ripoff's" legitimate brother, and they fill a weird little niche in the music world. Sometimes they're a way of paying tribute to musicians you admire. Other times they turn out like a acoustic dumpster fire. This week,...2838truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-how-do-you-make-a-living-in-music--34957072tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/746926153Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:00:30 +0000Music UntappedHow do you make a living in music? It's definitely doable with some talent and gumption. Heather and Chris pour some beers with a couple of four-legged guests (very well-behaved ones, we might add!) and explore all the different possible avenues for...2011truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-why-is-this-stupid-song-stuck-in-my-head--34956892tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/742799707Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:36:38 +0000Music UntappedEarworms are musical moments that bury deep into our brains and won't get out. This week, Heather and Chris look at the science behind the sound phenomenon we love to hate, and sip whiskey with our newest team member Tony. Cheers!1888truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-leitmotifs-camera-action--34956903tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739075861Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:01:13 +0000Music UntappedWhat do Star Wars, The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, and Wagner's Ring Cycle have in common? They all make use of leitmotifs! Pour a beer and learn about this popular musical device that can be found in everything from opera to Hollywood blockbusters.1881truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-it-s-the-end-of-the-decade-as-we-know-it--34956931tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/735731215Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:01:03 +0000Music UntappedIt's the end of the 2010's and we're going back through all the big musical trends of this last decade. Do you remember what was popular 10 years ago? Neither did we until this episode! Cheers to the new year with us as we take a trip down memory lane.2189truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-music-s-biggest-beefs-rivalries--34957097tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/733073764Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:02:17 +0000Music UntappedWhat do Taylor Swift and Johannes Brahms have in common? They both like to start shit everywhere they go. This week, Heather and Chris exchange Christmas beer and talk through some of the most famous beefs in music history.2578truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-better-music--34956917tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729067897Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:00:33 +0000Music UntappedIt's December and it seems impossible to leave the house without hearing Christmas music everywhere, but have you ever stopped to listen to some of the lyrics? We toss back a few gin & tonics (well, Heather does at least) and celebrate the holidays...2176truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-the-story-behind-the-song--34956938tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/724872142Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:17:33 +0000Music UntappedSome of the most well-known pieces of music in the world have really compelling backstories about their creation. This week we explore some of our favorites, involving everything from errant pyrotechnics to mysterious curses.2165truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-the-secret-heroes-douchebags-of-music--34957128tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/721450465Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:00:33 +0000Music UntappedMusicians spend a lot of time in the public eye, but some of them lead incredibly different lives in private, from the astonishingly good to the horrifyingly bad. Drink along with us as we dig into both some terrible tales and some warm, fuzzy stories.1935truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-the-worst-lyrics-in-modern-pop--34956945tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/718124812Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:43 +0000Music UntappedChris and Heather pop some beers and put forth nominations for the worst lyrics out there. Is your favorite (or most hated) on the list? Pour a drink with us and find out!1914truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-the-science-of-sound--34957108tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/710968648Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:44 +0000Music UntappedThe science behind how sound works is so bizarre and cool that we had to do an entire episode on it. Throw back a couple beers with us while we discuss the magic of wiggling air.1818truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-the-hardest-music-ever--34957202tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/707588611Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:00:42 +0000Music UntappedThere's a lot of really difficult music out there, but which is the hardest, and how do we even decide that? We toss back a few beers and explore pieces from the virtuosic to the just plain bizarre.2584truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-smells-like-halloween-spirit--34957192tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/703921249Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:00:42 +0000Music UntappedIt's almost Halloween, so what better time to explore some of the creepy stories and conspiracy theories surrounding musicians' deaths? We knock back a few drinks while getting into everything from the wacky to the blood-chilling.1907truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-becoming-an-icon--34956964tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/699437065Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:00:42 +0000Music UntappedBecoming a music icon doesn't happen overnight, but what does it take to get there? Chris and Heather get a little more lit than usual and discuss how a few superstars got where they are.2630truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-wtf-is-up-with-folk-song-lyrics--34957014tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/695500777Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:50:40 +0000Music UntappedHave you ever listened to some of our classic childhood songs and wondered WTF is going on with these lyrics? Heather and Chris pour a few drinks and dive into the stories behind some really bizarre folk songs.1748truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-why-doesn-t-america-sing-anymore--34957132tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/692107666Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:00:54 +0000Music UntappedWhy doesn't America sing anymore? Americans kind of suck at communal singing, but it wasn't always that way. Chris and Heather dig into what happened to make us a nation of musical wallflowers.2209truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-where-the-hell-did-edm-come-from--34957133tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/688802479Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:00:44 +0000Music UntappedDid you turn on the radio one day and feel like EDM had invaded the airwaves overnight? (That's what happened to Heather.) Chris and Heather (mostly Chris) explain the much-older-than-expected origin story of EDM.1900truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-what-does-it-take-to-sing-on-tv-part-2--34957042tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/685356802Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:45 +0000Music UntappedWe continue last week's conversation with Michael Strelo-Smith and learn the ins-and-outs of competing on reality TV as a classical singer, including meeting the legendary Simon Cowell as well as the reality of "life after the show". Missed Part 1? Go...2053truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-what-does-it-take-to-sing-on-tv-part-1--34957029tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/681843089Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:39:05 +0000Music UntappedWhat does it take to sing on tv? Singing competitions have been a part of the reality tv landscape for the last few years, but what does it look like behind the scenes for the competitors? We're joined this week by former America's Got Talent...2310truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-what-s-the-story-behind-happy-birthday--34957124tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/678373104Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:45 +0000Music UntappedBIRTHDAY EPISODE! This week, we celebrated Heather by opening some wine and going through the history of the world's most popular song. Drink along while we uncover some weird birthday traditions from around the world and in true Music Untapped...1733truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-what-are-the-best-dgaf-moments-in-music-history--34957155tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/674310806Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:00:25 +0000Music UntappedWhat are the best DGAF moments in music history? Musicians are notorious for playing by their own rules. Whether they're living in their own little world or trying to end ours, so many musicians just don't give a fuck. This week, Chris and Heather...2121truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-why-is-opera-dying--34957109tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/671095871Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:46 +0000Music UntappedWhy is opera dying? This rich tradition has recently seen a financial decline while simultaneously weathering scandals and an inability to draw in younger audiences. We debate the causes behind these issues and possible ways to alleviate the problems.2575truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-what-was-the-first-song-ever-written--34957049tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/667862219Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:01:05 +0000Music UntappedWhat was the first song ever written? If you can speak, you can sing, and human beings have been singing for over 60,000 years. This week we jump back in time to the earliest written songs and examine the origin story of music itself.1864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-how-did-sweden-take-over-pop-music--34957159tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/664569158Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:47 +0000Music UntappedHow did Sweden take over pop music? Heather and Chris explore how Swedish pop producers have been quietly taking over the American airwaves, through both the hits they produce as well as their influence on musical trends.2941truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-what-makes-music-the-ultimate-brain-workout--34957210tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661229873Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:35 +0000Music UntappedWhat makes music the ultimate brain workout? Music has been proven to not only strengthen our minds but also has some crazy healing powers. Heather and Chris explore how using music can help us flex our brains on a new level.2467truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-what-are-music-s-ballsiest-ripoffs--34957193tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658331813Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:00:25 +0000Music UntappedWhat are music's ballsiest ripoffs? Some incredibly well-known pieces of music are actually appalling cases of musical plagiarism. Heather and Chris call out some of the worst offenders while tossing back some bloody Mary's.1995truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-what-s-the-coolest-music-tradition-on-earth--34956865tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/654995156Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:58:47 +0000Music UntappedWhat's the coolest music tradition on Earth? Music is a universal part of humanity, and it shows up around the world in many forms. Heather and Chris delve into some of the most unique musical traditions around the globe.2179truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-where-did-commercial-jingles-come-from--34957171tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/651290708Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:00:44 +0000Music UntappedCommercial jingles might be the catchiest and most famous music you can find. We hear them every day, but where did they even come from? Chris and Heather investigate this little-known side of the music industry in an episode that'll be sure to get...2075truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-who-are-the-women-that-got-screwed-out-of-music-history--34957234tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/648002415Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:06:28 +0000Music UntappedWho are the women that got screwed out of music history? Throughout history, women have gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to their accomplishments. We try to right that wrong just a little bit by sharing a few of our favorite female...2094truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-what-s-the-story-behind-the-one-hit-wonder--34957175tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/644553306Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:10:12 +0000Music UntappedWhat's the story behind the one-hit wonder? Heather and Chris pop some champagne and dive into the interesting stories between some of pop music's biggest one-hit wonders.2475truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-who-are-the-most-badass-virtuosos-in-history--34957064tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/641220771Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:49:30 +0000Music UntappedWho are the most badass virtuosos in history? Heather and Chris look at some of the best of the best and how their lives played out (spoiler: casinos and underwear-throwing may or may not have been involved).2617truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-why-does-every-piece-of-music-sound-the-same--34957118tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/637808466Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:07:04 +0000Music UntappedWhy does every piece of music sound the same? Heather and Chris discuss the patterns that show up time and time again in some of history's most famous tracks.2166truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-why-the-hell-do-kids-learn-recorder--34957183tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/634390542Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:18:57 +0000Music UntappedWhy the hell do kids learn recorder? This strange rite of passage that most elementary school students in the U.S. go through actually has some sound reasoning and an interesting history (Nazis, anyone?). Heather and Chris explore this instrument and...1921truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-who-is-the-biggest-dick-in-the-history-of-music--34957092tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/630642624Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:19:00 +0000Music UntappedWho is the biggest dick in music history? Pianist-conductor Heather Waid and music teacher-singer Chris Langton have a couple of drinks and talk about some worthy candidates for this dubious distinction.2116truefull