Electronic... Pop-rock... Scottish... CHRVCHES.  The episode was recorded last year when the show Zealous Musician was still in development. Recording this was part of testing out how to do episodes on different styles of music that I love. Rather than letting it sit on a shelf and collect dust, I decided to publish the episode! Although it's much different than the post-hardcore/emo bands of season one, I hope you enjoy this synthesized change of pace!   Special thanks to my guest Brad!   Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5R5ktPTBOf5mneLZmsKz03?si=XLwsB_46QvmwRmEOYcNeAQ   Song Exploder Episode on CHVRCHES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chvrches-clearest-blue/id788236947?i=1000371269483&mt=2   www.marcomusicforkids.com    Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

Heavy, but groovy. Melodic, but hardcore. A paradise for guitar players who love hardcore music. Heavy drums. Electronic sound FX. The band that broke open the doors of melodic hardcore music in 2004. This band needs no introduction. Let's take a closer look at the music from Underoath. - - - - - - - - - - - Warped tour 2006. Me & Chris, the keyboard player from Ø.      Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHCwwjLuz2g   Special thanks to my guest Morgan!   Interview with Spencer Chamberlain on the podcast "Lead Singer Syndrome" https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-singer-syndrome-with-shane-told/id1056952502?mt=2&i=1000408282639   YouTube video of Tim explaining how to play Ø guitar riffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI3hCsmQL4w   Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

Punk rock. Groovy. Heavy. Quiet. Acoustic. Brand New can do it all. In this episode, we unpack the dynamics from this very diverse rock band. Also we look at some of their pop music elements, captivating lyrics, and much more. If you're a sucker for anything acoustic then I think you'll enjoy this episode.   - - - - - - - - - - -   Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5Z460EiFciW2toRkJdbJZN?si=CfnVWBMySiiIHCwwjLuz2g   Special thanks to my guest Nick Owen!     Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

Let's take a closer look at a band that is truly one of the founding father bands of post hardcore and emo music: Thursday. Their guitar tones and vocals were very dynamic, ranging from brutal and heavy to soft and melodic. Jazzy & rock and roll drums, amazing lyrics, an honest approach to songwriting, and so much more. Together, let's pay tribute to the black dove.   - - - - - - - - - - -   Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/6ZLzX9jrLbT0oltOKCXDeE?si=NlQfPHOjTWe3kIMRdkCt7w   Special thanks to my guest Chris Swinney. Be sure to check out his rad podcast That One Time on Tour. Here's a link to his episode with Tucker Rule, the drummer for Thursday! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-009-w-tucker-rule-thursday/id1367830700?i=1000412815027&mt=2   Cautionary Tales Podcast: interview with Geoff Rickly https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-geoff-rickly-of-thursday/id1331165107?i=1000399383218&mt=2   Song Exploder Podcast: Rut by The Killers https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killers-rut/id788236947?i=1000393150652&mt=2   Dark Blue Podcast: with Geoff Rickly https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-blue/id1437144873?mt=2     Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

In this episode of sonic psychology, we answer 4 listener questions about the music theory of Christmas Music. Learn about jazz chords, new ways to play songs, why songs get stuck in your head, and much more!   Seeker’s Podcast Coming Soon   Curosco Music https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A0ZgjDBYqmgJYaa5JBBEL?si=Wnp35OTBRDS3GHFa2RWolA   Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Your Head https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-science-behind-why-holiday-jingles-get-stuck-in-our-heads   Adeste Music https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rvLVH3Wh4wt1VOE9B67QQ?si=0C3sdh4HRR6N5JkZyBdGVA   A Very Marco Christmas https://open.spotify.com/album/3zFDpUmtdukIWdz3UTqQxW?si=RmHc8gsUTl-lu3yA6DEBwg   - - - - - - - - - -    Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com    Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected]   

❄️❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️   In this special holiday episode, we're taking a closer look at some badass Christmas music from post hardcore and emo bands... and also some other band that don't fall into those categories. Let's face it, there's tons of great Christmas music out there! In this episode, we highlight some of the Christmas records and songs that stand out to me, and we talk about why they're awesome.  Also on this episode: AMA. Ask me anything about playing Christmas music in your own home, and I will answer it as a part of the next episode called Sonic Psychology: Christmas Music. Check out the episode for more details. Have a very Zealous Christmas!   🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲   Want to be a part of the next episode? Send me your question about playing holiday music in your own home.  [email protected]   Matt Greiner playing drums in the studio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYLhS2y2gs   Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

Welcome to a metalcore episode of Zealous Musician. Let's dive into all things As I Lay Dying: crazy guitar licks, wicked fast drums, brutal screaming, and an unbelievably tragic story... redeemed.   - - - - - - - - - - -   Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/5sAntXC8vhcJ7z30c3YRs3?si=Q5p7X5EGSnOkADnjjZ9SmA Special thanks to my guest Jordan Hunsucker   Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast: interview with Phil Sgrosso https://urm.academy/ep158-phil-sgrosso/   Metal Sucks Podcast: Interview with Jordan Mancino http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/10/17/jordan-mancino-of-wovenwar-on-the-metalsucks-podcast-167/   Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected] 

In this special episode, we break down a specific topic of music theory. Or as I like to call it, Sonic Psychology. We're going to take a closer look at 2 chords: the Major 1, and the Minor 6. These 2 chords are very simple, and yet extremely powerful at the same time. Why does the major 1 chord sound happy and uplifting? Why does the minor 6 chord sound sad and moody? Find the answer to these questions and much more in the first episode of sonic psychology.   - - - - - - - - - -    Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     

Ever heard a song where Jesus says the F word? Well, in Part 2 of the Emery episode, you're going to. We dive into the impact that Emery has had through their music, their lyrics, and also through the Bad Christian Network. In addition to the conversation with my guest Chris Randazzo, hear about another great podcast produced by Super Team Media called Church Over Coffee. We also take a closer look at the inspirational Bad Christian Network, and then we talk a bit more about the mission of Super Team Media.   - - - - - - - - - -   Church Over Coffee Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/church-over-coffee/id1206035461?mt=2   Special thanks to my guest Chris Randazzo    Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected]    Bad Christian Website www.badchristian.com  Huge thanks to Reva and the Bad Christian team for allowing me to play clips of their podcasts and promote their content!   Emery Vocal Contest Song: "Gethsemane" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D-Fkf9SLz0WqMvwPAaeT41jTL2OS5Cfd/view?usp=sharing   Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com 

Part 1 is all about the music from Emery. We dive into their keyboard melodies, hardcore guitar riffs, melodic vocal layers, breakdowns, time signatures, thought-provoking lyrics, and much more. As we take a journey through their albums, let's take a closer look at some of the music theory behind their music and find out what makes it unique.   - - - - - - - - - - -   Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/marcorandazzo/playlist/10TmrHYOnbFYsZrLRKpJvU?si=0_ziJ-CnQxecicpuwJgthA   Special thanks to my guest Chris Randazzo   Connect with Zealous Musician Twitter @zealousmusician Instagram @zealousmusician Contact me [email protected] Subscribe to the email list www.zealousmusician.com     Super Team Media 🤘🏻 www.superteammedia.com [email protected]