deadheirrecords

ep 022: not sued yet

dj rashad is on the brain. and chicago footwork. and we talk about "i don't give a fuck" from 2013 album double cup. this episode has some real intense rhythms in it. we realize they are much harder to understand and notate than melody, pitch, and harmony. but we try any way. hope you all enjoy. check out all dj rashad's music--his songs are modern masterpieces. our page of analysis can be found on our ig: www.instagram.com/deadheirrecords/ happy thursday everyone. stay tough. xoxo deadheirrecords

ep 023: it's not a competition

music competitions tend to be where classical musicians lose interest in playing anymore. but they also are the so-called place where classical musicians get their big break. but they are also just inherently stupid and misguided. so what's the big deal? are music competitions just misguided nationalism? are they for parents? for teachers? they sure don't seem to be for music. we talk our own experiences and then break down some misconceptions about classical music competitions, where they started, and what they got wrong. follow us on ig: instagram.com/deadheirrecords/ and twitter: twitter.com/deadheirrecords email us: deadheirrecords@gmail.com happy thursday everyone. xoxo

ep 024: fun times to punch holes

spring break has ended and the boys are back at it. we do a hit disciple this week on a psychedelic golden oldie from 1980's "underwater moonlight" called kingdom of love. we also get incredibly hung up on this one guitar riff for like 20 minutes that for the life of us we can't write down. so enjoy that part. we also talk about how blues guitar is dope. and how lyrics can make or break a song. sorry the editor is still a little sick during this recording. enjoy listening to him sniffle. link to our instagram here that has some pics of the music: https://www.instagram.com/deadheirrecords/

ep 025: tater totsick

the boys talk about one of their favorite songs of all time. that came out when we were but kiddos. and made us all feel things. it's a wild ride. i hope we don't get taken down cuz i really like this one. welcome to our new guest who you all haven't heard before. it's nice to get not our voices on this thing sometimes. THERE'S SO MUCH CHROMATICISM in this song. it's NUTS. go listen to it more. follow us on instagram and twitter. and shoot us an email at deadheirrecords@gmail.com xoxo

ep 026: the person your dad said he was

what is being intentional in music? does an improvisation or freestyle tossed off in 2 minutes have just as much going for it as a string quartet that had months of work poured into it? we discuss different genres of music, and the role that improvisation vs. intention plays in each of them, focusing a lot on hip-hop as compared to classical music. as usual. what are the pros of obsessing? we don't know. but we have fun talking about it. it's more interesting than this description, i promise. pics of our weird thing that prevents our bedroom from being a bedroom available here: https://www.instagram.com/deadheirrecords/ xoxo deadheirrecords

ep 027: in which beethoven doesnt try 2 sell u viagra

what is there to like about classical music? we talk about what it actually has going for it, and what we still hold very dear 2 our hearts about it, despite being just so aggro in this podcast series about its failings. turns out it can be pretty cool if u r interested. most of the piano music in this episode is performed by anonymous #2. what are some of your favorite pieces? what got you into classical music? hit us up at deadheirrecords@gmail.com or give us a follow on instagram and let us know what you think. happy thursday y'all. xoxo

ep 028: welcome 2 buffet town

we dare each other to listen to a stupid ass song and wind up getting stuck in margaritaville for almost 2 hours. what an intense song about alcoholism and giving up. one of us had never heard it b4 and it kinda blew their mind. shout outs to jimmy for making an entire industry out of one stupid song. go buy some of his key lime pie filling mix. but all in all a very cohesive song that is almost respectably self-aware. oh and then we go on a tangent and trash country music for a long time. our bad. let us know why you like country. or jimmy buffet. idk. we'll be back. xoxo

ep 029: it's quite finished

introducing anonymous number 5 who joins us for a special cast to talk about sampling, how he got into music, beat making, what you listen to and look for in music when you're not a big music theory nerd. and bioshock, jay z, and ramses shaffy. check out his "a remix, brother" on our channel here, which is featured in the intro and outra to this pod: https://soundcloud.com/deadheirrecords/a-remix-brother-uncut we were pumped to get a new voice in the room and introduce them to everyone. hope everyone has a happy thursday. xoxo

ep 030: like pears

in which dhr dissects madonna's "like a prayer" and wonders why it's just so goddamn good. this is the kinda song that makes u wanna pull grandpa off his deathbed and get him to dance with too!! we talk the use of slow introductions in songs, cellular melodic motives, gospel choir, the throwing off of sexual repression in favor of having a party, and how this song coming on in any situation gives the potential for a musical song and dance number to start. a link to our written analysis can be found here: www.instagram.com/deadheirrecords/ this is our 30th episode!! show us some love while we celebrate by birdwatching and watching horror movies! leave us a review on itunes, tell a buddy, and hit us up at deadheirrecords@gmail.com happy thursday billions. xoxo

ep 031: cheap yugoslavian lumber

the boys return from their break and analyze ty dolla sign's "don't judge me." anonymous 1 attempts to settle beef with his judging peers, anonymous 2 takes beef with rappers who get stuck, and we speak at length about the desire to fill up space after you sing in music. THEN THERE'S A 7/8 OUTRO. come for the jokes--stay for the compound meters. pics of our analysis can be found on our instagram. shoot us an email, tweet, or leave us a comment on soundcloud. tell a buddy and let's get dead heir records rolling for the summer months! happy thursday, billions! xoxo dhr