Hamilton, Hozier, Multiphonics & Modes

Mailbag May returns for round two, as Kirk continues catching up on listener questions.

The Strong Songs mailbag continues to overflow. This week we've got some follow-ups on Hamilton as well as questions about Mariah's whistle register, vocal multiphonics, rhythmic misdirection, the lydian mode, and the differences between a sequencer, a sampler, and a synthesizer.

REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:

• Various pieces from Hamilton, • composed by Strong Songs celebrity endorser • Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2015 • The graphic novel Asterios Polyp • by David Mazzucchelli, 2009 • "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic from Native • , 2013 • "The Third Eye" by the Pillows from My Foot • , 2006 • " The Simpsons • Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989 • "Something" by Snarky Puppy feat. Lalah Hathaway from Family Dinner Vol 1 • , 2013 • "Emotions" as performed by Mariah Carey on Emotions • , 1991 • "Movement" by Hozier, 2019 • "Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton from Frampton • , 1975 • "Nut Bush City Limits" by Ike and Tina Turner, 1973 • "Shake Your Rump" by the Beastie Boys from Paul's Boutique • , 1989 • "Without You" by Pete Ham and Tom Evans, as performed by Harry Nilsson, 1971 • "White Winter Hymnal" as performed by Fleet Foxes, 2008 • "Fugue 24" by Anathallo from Sparrows • , 2002 • "God Only Knows" as performed by the Beach Boys on Pet Sounds • , 1966 • "Baba O'Riley" by Pete Townshend and The Who from Who's Next • , 1971 • "Memories" by Thutmose from the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse • soundtrack, 2018

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