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Wolfgang Plagge: The Music of Super Mario, Explained
Wolfgang Plagge is an acclaimed Norwegian composer, pianist, and music educator, known for his deep understanding of musical composition and performance. In this episode we explore the iconic music of the original Super Mario Bros. soundtrack.
Sitting at his grand piano, Wolfgang helps us break down the musical genius of Koji Kondo, the composer behind the timeless melodies of Super Mario Bros. We discuss how Kondo's use of rhythm, harmony, and dynamic composition helped create music that is as iconic as the game itself. Wolfgang demonstrates key musical themes from the game, showing how the soundtrack’s simplicity and adaptability changed the course of video game music forever.
In this episode:
Super Mario Bros. music, Koji Kondo, video game soundtrack analysis, Nintendo music history, retro game music, Wolfgang Plagge piano, game music breakdown, iconic video game themes.
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Eric Alper: Is the guitar solo dead? Guitarist Mount Rushmore, and the future of guitar
มุมมอง 44วันที่ผ่านมา
Eric Alper is a renowned music publicist, industry expert, and self-proclaimed music nerd with a deep love for all things rock 'n' roll. In this episode, we discuss the evolution (and alleged demise) of the guitar solo, an art form that defined rock music for generations. We share our Guitarist Mount Rushmore-our picks for the four greatest guitarists of all time-and dive into what makes a solo...
Ryan Schmidt, The Music Lawyer: Copyright in music, Blurred Lines, Ed Sheeran and AI
มุมมอง 5828 วันที่ผ่านมา
Ryan Schmidt is a Partner at Bowen Schmidt Entertainment Attorneys. Ryan is dubbed 'The Music Lawyer' due to his specific knowledge about the music industry. In this episode we explore the intricate world of copyright. We delve into what every songwriter, producer, and artist needs to know about protecting their work, the challenges of proving ownership, and how modern trends like AI and TikTok...
Sub-Radio: The state of bands in 2024, and keeping music real in the age of social media
มุมมอง 54หลายเดือนก่อน
Few bands have had a career as unpredictable as Sub-Radio. They are more than just a band, they're a community. We learn how Sub-Radio has used the internet to connect with their fans, and win over new ones. Today's music industry demands innovation for a band to succeed. Learn about their journey from being a struggling indie band to now getting mainstream success. This episode is a must-liste...
Rob Cavallo: The legendary producer behind Green Day and My Chemical Romance
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Rob Cavallo: The legendary producer behind Green Day and My Chemical Romance

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  • @WhozWolfgang
    @WhozWolfgang 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    David Gilmour looking a bit.. black

  • @Inccredibul
    @Inccredibul 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is so good 🫡

    • @theasaparkpod
      @theasaparkpod 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Ryan is great!

  • @lama0music
    @lama0music 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey guys, great episode. Ryan knows me from earlier since I used to work with Broke (The Nations). Just wanted to clarify one thing; at 10:04 it’s mentioned the Copyright board decides the royalty rate per stream, but in the royalty statements we receive from our distributors we can see that the royalty rate differs exponentially depending on the origin country of the stream and even the DSP (spotify has different royalty rates per stream compared to apple etc). For example, Iceland pays out the highest while Nepal is the lowest, with different pay rates across different platforms. Does the copyright board determine the rate that they pay out to the DSPs, who then in turn apply the rate per country and hand it out to the distributors? And would that mean that each country has their own copyright board which decides this in accordance with each DSP? Thanks for any clarifications!

    • @asaparked
      @asaparked 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is a great question. I should've asked. These things have a tendency to be very US-oriented unfortunately.

  • @toyosiolaolu2672
    @toyosiolaolu2672 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi! Heard through the grapevines you were looking for a scriptwriter. Would love to apply. Send relevant samples. Or whatever you need. Thnaks.

  • @playedthefool
    @playedthefool หลายเดือนก่อน

    He also worked on Lil Peep's on Come Over When You're Sober

    • @theasaparkpod
      @theasaparkpod หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's a versatile superstar!