Themes and Variation

Oct 24 2023 21
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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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Songs About Science

Oct 24 2023 48 mins  
"An energetic and scholastic throwback theme, a captivating piece of experimental sound art, and an alt rock ode to one of humanity's most celebrated minds.."What does one of Martin's favorite '90s cartoons have in common with a creative genius in the world of sound art? What's the shared link between Frasier, Philip Glass, and the Counting Crows? Is John Mayer a shameless pre

Cathartic Songs

Oct 10 2023 48 mins  
"The quintessential cover of a song that yearns for transformation, the ultimate anthem of self-reflection, and a number full of nuance that gets me every. single. time..."In the latest episode of Themes and Variation, I (your stalwart podcast shepherd, Mahea Lee) am joined by magnificent musician and occasional co-host Jeremy Young as well as singer, producer,

Songs With Limitations

Sep 27 2023 50 mins  
 "A composition created in the dark. A vocal piece destined to become a new kind of anthem. And quite possibly the most authentic song in the history of rock..."In the latest episode of Themes and Variation, our podcast panelists share their takes on the theme "Songs With Limitations." This time around, I (your humble host, Mahea Lee) am joined by co-host&n

Fight Songs

Sep 12 2023 46 mins  
Follow us on Twitter to keep up with podcast news and join in on the conversation!An aptly named number from a bombastic legend of the upright bass… A rage filled rallying cry echoing the emotions of the masses… And an orchestral tapestry filled with elaborate symbolism, in spite of being loathed by its creator…In the latest episode of Themes and Variation, our podcast p

Comeback Songs

Aug 29 2023 42 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.The long-awaited return of one of the most legendary names in neo soul… The reflective resurrection of a beloved rock god… And the redemption remix of an artist who rose like a phoenix from the ashes of musical virality…Themes and Variation is back with our first episode of the new season: "Comeback Songs."It's been ages since

Themes and Variation Returns on August 30th!

Aug 22 2023 1 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.Hey folks, Mahea Lee here and I'm excited to let you know that Themes and Variation will be returning on Wednesday, August 30th, but this time around I'll be playing host.Just like always, each episode will be centered around a theme, like "Songs You Know By Heart" or "Apocalypse Songs." Each episode will feature a three person panel, the

Songs of the Year 2022

Dec 20 2022 55 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.There was no shortage of excellent new music in 2022 and given how quickly the year's gone by, many of us have some serious catching up to do. Luckily, the latest episode of our podcast has arrived to help out.For this one, Carter and Mahea were joined by not one, not two, not three, but FOUR members of the Soundfly team to discuss "Songs

Theme Songs ( with Tangelene Bolton)

Dec 06 2022 41 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.There's something wonderful and maybe even a little mystifying about a good theme song. A few familiar notes can serve as a cue to sit back, break from ordinary life, and enter new worlds and realities through the stories that splash across our screens. An iconic theme may even become a sort of character itself — bearing a personality o

The Most Played Song on My Phone (with Dominique Marie)

Nov 22 2022 54 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.We had a tough time settling on the exact wording for this theme. Personally, we think that has a lot to do with the fact that, as babies of the late '80s, the members of our podcast team have listened to music via many different means. When compared to tape decks, Walkmans (Walkmen?), CD drives, and record players, there's something abou

Songs That Got Me Into Scoring (with Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist)

Nov 08 2022 44 mins  
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.Do you remember the first time you were really aware of the music in a movie or TV show? Maybe you heard a swell of strings or an eerie synth line and looked down to see that the hairs on your arm were standing on end. Maybe you noticed that a certain character kept appearing right after a particular melody started.In the newest episode o