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Strong Songs"Black Hole Sun" by SoundgardenTurns out some songs stand on their own, however memorable-slash-horrifying their music video might have been.Written by: Chris CornellProduced by: Michael BeinhornAlbum: Superunknown (1994)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Spoonman" and "The Day I Tried to Live" by Chris Cornell and Soundgarden from Superunknown, 1994Kim Thayil interview at SongfactsNorah Jones' cover of "Black Hole Sun," Live in 2021"In My Life" by Lennon/McCartney from Rubber Soul, 1965The 2021 Strong Songs interview with session guitarist Andrew Synowiec"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981--------------------
2024-03-0856 min
Strong Songs"In Your Eyes" by Peter GabrielStrong Songs Season Six kicks off with a widely requested classic: Peter Gabriel's 1986 yearner "In Your Eyes." Because why hire one rhythm section when you can hire two for twice the price?Written by: Peter GabrielProduced by: Daniel LanoisAlbum: So (1986)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:Rick Beato's Interview with So producer Daniel Lanois"DIY" by Peter Gabriel from Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch, 1978"Sledgehammer," "Don't Give Up," and "Big Time" by Gabriel from So, 1986Kwame Ansah-Brew demonstrates the Talking Drum--------------------FEBRUARY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS
2024-02-2353 min
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-alooThe electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan...
2023-11-171h 04Strong SongsBelle & Sebastian's Very Good Chord ProgressionKirk takes a tour through the cycling, modulating chord sequence in Belle & Sebastian's buoyant 2017 song "The Girl Doesn't Get It."Variation 1: | C | Dm7 | Bb | Gm FVariation 2: | C | D | Bm | Esus EVariation 3: | A | Bm | A/C# | Esus EFEATURED/DISCUSSED:"The Girl Doesn't Get It" by Belle & Sebastian from How To Solve Our Human Problems, Vol. 1, 2017"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton performed by Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack, 1992--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White...
2023-10-2021 min
Realtor FreedomStarting A Realty Business - Challenges And Opportunities DiscussedStarting A Realty Business - Challenges And Opportunities DiscussedEver wondered if there's a game-changing solution that could turn things around for your real estate business?Starting a realty business presents a multitude of challenges and opportunities. One cannot deny that there are significant hurdles to overcome when venturing into the world of real estate. Among the foremost challenges is the considerable investment involved, from acquiring office space to covering various operational costs.In this episode, Jay and I talk discuss how many entrepreneurs have found success by embracing digital platforms and shifting...
2023-10-1504 minRealtor FreedomReal Estate Business Growth Strategies: A Conversation with Jay Kinder on eXp RealtyReal Estate Business Growth Strategies: A Conversation with Jay Kinder on eXp RealtyAre you always lost in your thoughts, thinking about how to grow your real estate business? or how to get more listings?Hold On, you are exactly on the right episode. In this episode, Jay and I discuss how we got the solution to all these kinds of thoughts. Watch the episode till the end to know what changed our lives by helping to grow our real estate business. It can be helpful to you as well. Post listening to this episode...
2023-10-0702 minRealtor FreedomNobody Wants You To Know This | Unbelievable Things At eXp RealtyNobody Wants You To Know This | Unbelievable Things At eXp RealtyEver wondered what unbelievable things are happening at eXp Realty? 🤔Discover why eXp Realty is becoming the go-to choice for real estate agents worldwide. From the ability to work from anywhere, thanks to eXp Realty’s virtual world, to the advantages it offers for newcomers in the real estate industry, this episode will break it all down for you.In this episode, Jay and I dive deep into the world of eXp Realty, uncovering the unbelievable things happening there, especially in eXp’s groun...
2023-09-0102 minRealtor FreedomHow Do Realtors Work? | You Should Know The Value Of Your Work You Are Doing?How Do Realtors Work? | You Should Know The Value Of Your Work You Are Doing?Curious about how to be a successful real estate agent in today's competitive market?In the ever-evolving world of real estate, understanding how realtors work is paramount for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. As a real estate agent, your role extends beyond facilitating property transactions; it involves wearing multiple hats, honing your skills, and maximizing your potential in a competitive market. In this episode, Jay and I talk about time management, increasing productivity, and how to be a...
2023-08-2601 minStrong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38
Realtor Freedom#2 Coldwell Banker WORLDWIDE! #14 Real Estate Team WORLDWIDE! Former Independent Broker-Owner Now with eXp! Meet Jay Kinder!With over 25 years in real estate, Jay Kinder has an INCREDIBLE career. He was the #2 Coldwell Banker agent in the world by the age of 30, and he had the #14 team in the world according to the Wall Street Journal. In his biggest year, Jay and his team sold 535 homes. He ran his own indpendent brokerage from 2011-2017 before making the move to eXp Realty. He has an amazing story and so much wisdom to share. Get your notepads ready and join us for what is sure to be a powerful conversation.For hours and hours of FREE...
2022-12-1336 min
Strong Songs"Hyperballad" by BjörkIt's early in the morning; no one is awake. From the top of the mountain, the soft light of dawn comes into view. You take a deep breath, and prepare for a journey with the great genius of musical travel.On this episode, Kirk dives into Björk's 1995 electro-pop masterpiece "Hyperballad," paying special attention to how carefully she weaves together music and lyrics to create a sense of space, and thus a feeling of travel.Written and produced by: BjörkCo-produced by: Nellee HooperAlbum: Post (1995)Listen/Buy vi...
2020-09-3048 min
Strong Songs"The Chain" and "Dreams" by Fleetwood MacThunder only happens when it's raining, and Strong Songs only crams two songs into an episode when it's super warranted.This episode warrants just such a pairing, with a focus on two tunes by the great Fleetwood Mac. First there's the collaboratively written group-sing stomper "The Chain," and then comes Stevie Nicks' heartbeat anthem "Dreams." Both were featured on the band's classic 1977 album Rumors, and both have more than stood the test of time."The Chain" was written by Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie."Dreams" was written...
2020-09-0258 minStrong SongsThe Magic of Sound, with Dallas TaylorKirk is joined by Dallas Taylor, sound designer and host of the fabulous sound-focused podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz.The two of them talk about what makes a great recording, the ineffable energy of live music, the history of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, album mastering and the "Loudness Wars" of the 1980s and 90s, how music can take you back to certain times in your life, and the merits of listening to albums on vinyl. They also nerd out pretty hard about Hamilton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Episodes of Twenty Thousand Hertz on the Roland TR-808...
2020-05-201h 10Strong Songs"Last Goodbye" by Jeff BuckleyThe bells in the church tower chime, so it's time to grab our Telecasters and talk about Jeff Buckley.Specifically, it's time for a deep dive into Buckley's "Last Goodbye," one of the centerpiece songs on his sole studio album, Grace. There'll be spacious drums, grand basslines, spiraling string parts, alternative guitar tunings, and of course, loads of beautiful singing.Artist: Jeff BuckleyAlbum: Grace (1994)Written by: Jeff BuckleyListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mojo Pin,” "Grace," "Hallelujah" and "Corpus Christi Carol" all from...
2020-04-2959 minStrong Songs"Stairway to Heaven" by Led ZeppelinDo you hear a faint.... bustling? It's coming from your hedgerow. It's not just a spring clean for the May queen... it's a new episode of Strong Songs, straight from the Internet to your eardrums!Yes, Strong Songs is back from the holidays and ready for a lush new year of thumps, pops, sizzles, and higgada-buggadas. On the first episode of 2020, Kirk goes deep into Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a song that develops with unusual subtlety, from those quiet opening guitar arpeggios to that howling, rocking culmination.Band/Artist: Led ZeppelinAlbum...
2020-01-0857 min
Ray Edwards ShowWhy You Don't Achieve Your GoalsThere is a dangerous reason why you don't achieve your goals. There's a good chance you are committing this mistake yourself, even if you do lots of good stuff. In today's episode I will share with you how to go about fixing this problem. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013, Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013, Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014, Las Vegas, NV Strategic Influence Jan 14-16, 2014, Phoenix, AZ NAMS 11 February 7-9, 2014...
2013-10-1724 min
Ray Edwards Show#083: Why You Don't Achieve Your Goals [Podcast]There is a dangerous reason why you don't achieve your goals. There's a good chance you are committing this mistake yourself, even if you do lots of good stuff. In today's episode I will share with you how to go about fixing this problem. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013, Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013, Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014, Las Vegas, NV Strategic Influence Jan 14-16, 2014, Phoenix, AZ NAMS 11...
2013-10-1724 min