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Strong SongsSuper Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece [Twenty Thousand Hertz]This episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz originally ran in August 2025.Kirk's 2020 episode of Strong Songs about the music of Super MarioTWENTY THOUSAND HERTZ SHOW NOTES:This episode was written & produced by Casey Emmerling.From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. is instantly recognizable. With just five lo-fi audio channels and 40 kilobytes of space, composer Koji Kondo created a soundscape full of unforgettable melodies. In this episode, we explore how Kondo’s playful instincts, rhythmic trickery, and love of jazz fusion defined th...
2025-10-3133 min
Strong SongsTalkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It]Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are!Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many others) teaching jazz lessons at OpenStudio.com.ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESMay 19, 2025We hand the mic to Kirk Hamilton from the Strong Songs podcast to help u...
2025-08-221h 12
Strong SongsBluegrass, Blue Prince, and the BluesKirk answers a bunch of listener questions on topics like bluegrass guitar, the music of Blue Prince, good apps for training theory skills, Robert Fripp's "Frippertronics," a mysterious sound on a Gene Clark song, different types of music notation, and the legacy of the blues. All that, and a trio of terrific singer/songwriters stops by the studio to help answer a question about lyrics.Come see Triple Click Live! Friday, July 11 at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland, OR. Tickets HereKirk has new music for sale on Bandcamp: Music For Podcasting and his...
2025-06-2759 min
Strong Songs"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein IIThe jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his recording studio in Portland, where he and some friends recorded an all-new arrangement just for Strong Songs.Music/Lyrics: Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein IIVersions Featured:Broadway Original Cast Recording of "Very Warm for May," - 1939Tommy Dorsey...
2025-05-3059 minStrong SongsSeason Seven Announcement!Strong Songs Season Seven is now underway! You can listen to the season premiere right now on Patreon, or here in the main feed in two weeks, on March 7.For those next two weeks, sign up to become a patron of the show and use the code "STRONG" and you'll get 80% off your first month. So basically, you can listen to the premiere right now for one dollar. Or just wait, that's fine too. The promo ends on March 7.MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: "Up From A Dream" by HAIM from Women in Music, Pt. III...
2025-02-2105 minStrong SongsA Bunch of Great Music RecommendationsIn between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is!DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED:"The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from Celebrants, 2023"Chip Monkey" by Kick the Cat from Weirdo, 2002"Fade to Black" by Howard Levy and Chris Siebold from Art + Adrenaline, 2018"Disco Snails" and "Hit the Target" by Vulfmon and Theo Katz from Dot, 2024Various tracks...
2025-01-3136 minStrong SongsStevie Wonder: Music of My Mind [The Wonder of Stevie]A cross-post of the first episode of "The Wonder of Stevie," a new six-part podcast series from Higher Ground and Pineapple Street Studios. It's a great show - find it on Apple, Amazon, Spotify... it's a podcast, you know the deal.Next week, we'll run a conversation between Kirk, host Wesley Morris, and producer Josh Gwynn all about what they learned making the show, and how they've come to think about Stevie and his music. In the meantime, check out some of Wesley Morris's writing on Aretha Franklin, Jam & Lewis, Meshell Ndegeocello, and his mustache, as well a...
2024-09-271h 02Strong SongsBehind the Scenes of Strong Songs [Gig Gab]Back in August, Kirk went on Dave Hamilton's music podcast "Gig Gab" to talk about music, Strong Songs, podcasting, and life. It was a fun conversation, and seemed worth republishing here.You can find the full show notes here, watch a video version here, and can check out Gig Gab at giggabpodcast.com or anywhere you get podcasts.
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2024-09-131h 08
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's PodcastStrong Songs Unveiled: Kirk Hamilton’s Musical ExplorationThis week on Gig Gab, dive into the fascinating journey of Kirk Hamilton, a saxophonist turned podcaster, who brings a wealth of musical insight to the table. Starting as a student at the University of Miami’s Jazz Program, Kirk’s path led him from songwriting and guitar playing to forming the Square Tape Band in San Francisco. His passion for teaching blossomed at The Urban School, eventually steering him into the world of video game blogging and a full-time role at Kotaku. Kirk shares how this eclectic background culminated in launching his podcast, Strong Songs, where he dissects musi...
2024-08-121h 07Strong SongsPost-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music RecsAn update on what's next now that Season Six is complete, along with some book and music recommendations!BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe History of Jazz by Ted Gioia, 3rd edition - 1997, revised 2021Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning by Gary Marcus, 2012MUSIC RECOMMENDATION LINKSSteve Pardo - DOS - (also in Video Game form on Steam)Completions - I Needed HelpRuth Moody - WandererThe Onesies - The Onesies Dig With the Wrong FootSheena Ringo...
2024-07-1230 minStrong SongsSome Bonus Beatles CoversOn this bonus episode from May 2022, Kirk goes through a handful of other covers of the three Beatles songs he recently discussed on the show."Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers (1966) and Blood, Sweat & Tears (1975)"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Aretha Franklin (1968), Cody Fry (2021), Joshua Bell and Frankie Moreno (2009) and Zoot (1970)"Blackbird" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Crosby, Stills & Nash (1982) and the Brad Mehldau Trio (1996)Also Featured/Discussed:"Reelin' In The Years" by Steely Dan from Can't...
2024-02-0927 minStrong SongsSeason Six Announcement!Kirk shares some details about the upcoming season of Strong Songs, which kicks off on February 9 in early access, and on February 23 in the main feed.----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! Patreon | Paypal 🏠 HOMEPAGEstrongsongspodcast.com 👚 MERCHstrongsongspodcast.com/store 📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.com📷 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @Kirk_HamiltonBluesky: @kirkhamilton.com💬 STRONG SONGS DISCORD SERVER strongsongspodcast.com/discord🎧 STRONG SONGS PLAYLISTS Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music🎸 KIRK'S GEAR & INSTRUMENTS kirkhamilton.com/gear🎶 KIRK'S MUSIC ...
2024-02-0205 minStrong SongsThe Genius of Sonny Rollins (and Max Roach)(Originally recorded in May 2022) There's always more to say about Sonny Rollins, so Kirk shares a few of his other favorite Sonny moments, along with some additional love for Max Roach's drumming on Saxophone Colossus.REFERENCED:"St. Thomas" and "Blue 7" by Sonny Rollins from Saxophone Colossus, 1956"St. Thomas" as performed by Joshua Redman on Spirit of the Moment: Live at the Village Vanguard, 1992"Four" by Miles Davis performed by Sonny Rollins on A Night at the Village Vanguard, 1957"Without a Song" by Vincent Youmans recorded by Sonny Rollins on The Bridge, 1962"I Know That You Know"...
2024-01-2622 minStrong SongsWeird Al For Nothin' And Your Jokes For FreeWeird Al has been writing songs and recording parodies for four decades, and his musical footprint is unfathomably wide. In this minisode, originally released in October 2022, Kirk gets into a few things he didn't have room for in the main feed episode about "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota."FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies" by Yankovic, a parody of "Money for Nothing" by Mark Knopfler & Definitely Sting from Brothers in Arms, 1985A really interesting Sound on Sound article about the production of Brothers in Arms"Spam," by Yankovic, a parody of "Stand" by...
2024-01-1219 minStrong SongsHow Clyde Stubblefield Evolved Funk DrummingRecorded in August 2022 as an addendum to the main feed episode "Strong Grooves, Volume 1," special guest Russ Kleiner takes Kirk through the evolution of James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield's playing from 1967 to 1970.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Cold Sweat" (1967), "I Got The Feelin'" (1968), "Mother Popcorn" (1969), "Funky Drummer" (1970), all feat. Clyde Stubblefield on drums.SPECIAL GUEST: Russ KleinerRuss is one of Kirk's oldest friends, a drummer and percussionist who currently lives, teaches, and performs in Connecticut. He has frequently offered drum insights to Kirk for various episodes of Strong Songs, and has been overdue...
2023-12-2922 minStrong 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
Strong Songs"Killing Me Softly With His Song," as sung by Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, & Lori LiebermanIt's not uncommon for a song to be written for one artist, only to become widely known after being recorded by another. It's less common for a song to have yet another rebirth decades later. That's just what happened with "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Originally inspired by Lori Lieberman's profound experience at a 1971 Don McLean concert, Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox's song underwent two dramatic reinventions, first by soul titan Roberta Flack in 1973, and then by Lauryn Hill and her band Fugees in 1996. In this episode, Kirk dives into all three versions, looking to better u...
2023-08-1159 minStrong SongsSeason 5 Announcement!Kirk shares an update on plans for Season 5, which kicks off this week.----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! Patreon | Paypal 🏠 HOMEPAGEstrongsongspodcast.com 👚 MERCHstrongsongspodcast.com/store 📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.com📷 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @Kirk_HamiltonBluesky: @kirkhamilton.com💬 STRONG SONGS DISCORD SERVER strongsongspodcast.com/discord🎧 STRONG SONGS PLAYLISTS Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music🎸 KIRK'S GEAR & INSTRUMENTS kirkhamilton.com/gear🎶 KIRK'S MUSIC kirkhamilton.com/music🎨 SHOW ART Tom Deja, Bossman Graphics
2023-07-1306 min
Strong SongsYear Four, In ReviewKirk takes a look back some of his many musical memories from Strong Songs, Year Four.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Cody Fry in 2021 and Zoot in 1970"Second Story" by Andrew Synowiec from Second Story, 2020Andrew Synowiec on Instagram"Just What I Needed" by Ric Ocasek and The Cars from The Cars, 1978"You Might Think" by Ocasek/The Cars from Heartbeat City, 1984Various compositions by Koji...
2022-11-1849 min
Strong SongsPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonFor the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forget that it was made by a handful of young people with some instruments and a mixing desk. So buckle in for a whirlwind tour of the entire record, with pauses along the way to highlight some of the sounds, styles, and techniques that made The Dark Side of the M...
2022-11-041h 00
Strong SongsStrong Grooves, Vol. 1 (feat. Russ Kleiner)Drummers like Clyde Stubblefield, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Bernard Purdie defined the sound of the bands they played with not because of their flashy chops, but because they knew how to lock down a groove. On this episode, Kirk goes deep into one groove apiece by each of those drummers - Stubblefield on James Brown's "Cold Sweat," Modeliste on The Meters' "Cissy Strut," and Purdie on Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" - with help from special guest drummer Russ Kleiner.FEATURED/DISCUSSEDCold Sweat by James Brown and the Famous Flames, 1967"Cissy Strut" by The Meters from The...
2022-09-2359 minStrong SongsA Jazz Mystery, SolvedAfter more than two years, a Strong Songs jazz mystery is finally solved.Thanks to listener (and outro soloist) Jeff Bean, who finally cracked the case of the mysterious lick played by Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and may others. I can finally sleep at night.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:"Moanin" by Bobby Timmons recorded by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers for Moanin', 1958"Jordu" by Duke Jordon recorded by the Clifford Brown quintet, 1954"Seranade to a Cukoo" by the Rahsaan Roland Kirk quartet from I Talk With Spirits, 1964"All This and Heaven Too" by...
2022-07-2912 minStrong SongsThe Music of Final Fantasy VIIBack in July 2020, Kirk made a special episode of his video games podcast Triple Click all about the music of Final Fantasy VII. It was basically an episode of Strong Songs, it just ran in a different podcast feed. Now it's July 2022, and with Strong Songs on break for the month, it seemed like a good time to run that episode in the Strong Songs feed. So, here it is!Original Show Notes: July 16, 2020It’s time for a new segment called “Hey, Listen!”, where Kirk takes listeners deep inside the music for a given...
2022-07-1540 min
Strong SongsFunky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & StingWhat do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?The answer, as you'll learn on this episode, is a funk drumming legend named Clyde Stubblefield. We'll also talk about flipped drum beats, Sting's taste for syncopation, the differences between cheap and expensive musical instruments, how to tell a bridge from a prechorus, the power of a four-note motif, the unexpected places you can find songwriting inspiration, and Muse's subtle hat-tip to a George Michael classic.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:“Darling” by Real Estate from In Mind, 2017"Ghost Story" by S...
2022-01-2850 min
Strong Songs"Blood and Thunder" by MastodonWhite! Whale! Holy! Grail!Strong Songs kicks off year four by getting H-E-A-V-Y, with an analysis of Mastodon's "Blood and Thunder." Pass straight past the Mellow Meadows, through the Forests and the Foothills of Rock, and see if you can reach the summit of Hard Mountain. The view from up there is amazing.Written by: MastodonAlbum: Leviathan, 2004Listen/Buy on all platforms via SongwhipOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs, and he's been having a lot of fun with the guitar...
2022-01-1442 min
Strong SongsMetroid Music, Bond Themes & Jazz PhilosophyPolish your reading glasses and pour a cup of tea - it's time for a Strong Songs mailbag!On the last Q&A episode of year three, Kirk answers questions on Metroid meter, mystery Bond instruments, (more) Tuvan throat singing, how to count odd meters like The Terminator theme, actors who pretend to play instruments, and how to define a musical "work," even if the work in question is improvised.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Wishing” by John Frusciante from The Will to Death, 2004“Super Metroid Theme” by Kenji Yamamoto from Super Metroid, 1994“Kwolok’s Malaise” by Gareth Coker f...
2021-10-201h 04
Strong SongsClave, Chorus & "Careless Whisper"Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Wake Up” by XTC from The Big Express, 1984“Waterfall” and “Don’t Stop” by The Stone Roses from The Stone Roses, 1989“The Mind Electric” by Miracle Musical from Hawaii: Part II, 201“Minecraft” by C418, 2009The Minecraft episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft“Briony” by Dario Marianelli from Atonement, 2007“The Mayor” by Kirk Hamilton from The Exited Door, 2009“Bo Diddley” by Bo D...
2021-09-081h 01
Strong Songs"Fingertips" by They Might Be GiantsKirk picks apart not one, not two, but twenty one micro-songs by the great They Might Be Giants.What's that blue thing doing here? Who's knocking on the wall? And for that matter, who's that standing out the window? It's time to answer those questions and many more, as Kirk delves into The Might Be Giants' singular collection of mini-songs, "Fingertips." It's a stylistic smorgasbord of sound, with everything from jazz to rock to lounge to... honestly, genre doesn't exist and "Fingertips" proves it. Each tiny song shines for its brief moment of life, and then lives...
2021-08-2559 minStrong SongsThe Producer's Philosophy, with Brian BenderKirk sits down with producer, composer, and master mixer Brian Bender to talk about the state of the recording art.Brian Bender has been making records since the early 2000s, from slinging cable at legendary NY spots like Electric Lady and the Hit Factory to running his own studio, The Motherbrain, in Los Angeles. He’s worked with countless artists and worked on dozens of films and TV shows. He’s also the guy who taught Kirk how to play Street Fighter back in grade school.On this episode, Kirk reunites with his old buddy to t...
2021-07-281h 15Strong Songs"Nessun dorma" by Giacomo Puccini (Aria Code)The fine folks at WNYC's fabulous opera podcast Aria Code recently reached out about doing a cross-promotion with Strong Songs, and now here we are, running an episode of their show in the Strong Songs feed.If you enjoy it, you should definitely go check out the show - Aria Code is very easy to find on all major podcast platforms.ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES (via Aria Code)Aired: March 10, 2021Sometimes, the only thing that gets us through the darkest moments is knowing that the sun will rise again on a new...
2021-05-1433 min
Strong SongsExplaining Musicals, with Lindsay EllisIf an emotion is too big for talking, you sing. If it's too big for singing, you dance. And if it's too big for dancing, well, you just gotta podcast!Author, podcaster, and video essayist Lindsay Ellis knows a thing or two about outsized Broadway emotions—in addition to her many other pursuits, she's created a whole side endeavor talking about them on her musical theater podcast, Musicalsplaining. Ellis guested on last year's Strong Songs episode about Hadestown, and it seemed only natural to have her back for a longer conversation about musical theater.Back in...
2021-04-3058 min
Strong Songs"Stolen Moments" by Oliver NelsonJazz is all about the contrast between the individual and the collective, and few recordings embody that as beautifully as "Stolen Moments," the opening track from Oliver Nelson's 1961 hard-bop record The Blues and the Abstract Truth.On this episode, Kirk dives deep into Nelson's classic tune, starting with his dense horn arrangement, then considering the three improvised horn solos as distinct creations that reflect the at-times wildly different ambitions of each individual player. Also, there's jazz flute.Written by: Oliver NelsonPerformed by: Freddie Hubbard (tpt.), Eric Dolphy (alto/flute), Oliver Nelson (tenor...
2021-04-0759 min
Staying Healthy Today ShowThe Clinical Use of Shock Wave Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes – An Interview with Dr. Hani Saeed, DPMKirk Hamilton PA-C interviews Dr. Hani Saeed, DPM director of the Red Rocks Foot and Ankle Center after spending a typical busy Saturday morning treating acute and chronic pain syndromes, especially of the lower extremities, with focused and radial shock Continue reading The Clinical Use of Shock Wave Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes – An Interview with Dr. Hani Saeed, DPM→
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2021-04-0437 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Clinical Use of Shock Wave Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes – An Interview with Dr. Hani Saeed, DPMKirk Hamilton PA-C interviews Dr. Hani Saeed, DPM director of the Red Rocks Foot and Ankle Center after spending a typical busy Saturday morning treating acute and chronic pain syndromes, especially of the lower extremities, with focused and radial shock Continue reading The Clinical Use of Shock Wave Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes – An Interview with Dr. Hani Saeed, DPM→
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2021-04-0437 min
Sloppy Vegan Cooking ShowKirk’s Tofu Mushroom Fried Rice with Dates and PecansPlant-based fried “sushi” rice with blanched pecans and date “bits” with grilled mushrooms, small tofu cubes and mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans and peas). Garlic and onion powder, Himalayan salt, pepper and parsley flakes as seasoning. 30-40 minutes to Continue reading Kirk’s Tofu Mushroom Fried Rice with Dates and Pecans→
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2020-12-1000 min
Strong SongsYear Two, In ReviewAs Year Two of Strong Songs draws to a close, it's time to take a look back.SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off for the month of December, and will be back for Year Three at the start of January, 2021.But before that! Let's go back, back, back in time one hundred years, to the start of 2020.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971"Lovefool" by The Cardigans from First Band on the Moon, 1996"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981"Toss a Coin to Your...
2020-11-2557 min
Strong SongsGood Synths, Bad Acoustics & MoanaMailbag episode! Kirk tackles your questions on subjects ranging from a Warren Zevon piano part, to the unfortunate prevalence of bad acoustics at live shows, to why Moana is such a good movie.It's been a rough week; thanks everyone who wrote in.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Flaming” by Pink Floyd from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, 1967“Golden Brown” by the Stranglers, 1981“Woke Up Today” and “In My Room” by Jacob Collier from In My Room, 2016“Reckless” by Nate Wood/Four from X.it, 2019“Stranger Things” by Kyle Dizon and Michael Stein“Succession” by Nicholas Britell“Hillbilly H...
2020-09-1654 minStrong Songs"4'33" by John Cage (Twenty Thousand Hertz)It seemed pretty unlikely that Strong Songs would ever cover John Cage's infamous "silent" composition "4'33", so we figured, on this off-week, it'd be fun to run an episode of the fabulous podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz on the subject instead.(Also, Kirk and 20KHz host Dallas Taylor like one another's shows and decided to do a little cross promotion.)This episode originally ran on January 22, 2020, and the full show notes and credits are below. You can find out more about Twenty Thousand Hertz at the show's website, https://www.20k.org.This is...
2020-07-1531 minStrong Songs"Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!In this updated 2019 episode, Kirk takes a dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to k...
2020-07-0149 min
Strong SongsTricky Counting, Straight Saxes & Transposing HornsOn this Strong Songs mailbag episode, Kirk answers your most pressing questions on subjects ranging from horn transposition, to why audiences have a hard time clapping on 2 and 4, to what the heck that sound is on the bridge to "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC from The Razors Edge, 1990“Roll” by Fatai from Undone - EP, 2015“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin from Count Three & Pray, 1986“We Will Rock You” by Queen from News Of The World, 1977‘Every Time We Say Goodbye” by Cole Porter, sung by Ella Fitzgerald“Horsepower” by Justice...
2020-06-101h 00Strong Songs"Chicago" by Sufjan StevensD, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album Illinois. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with building blocks of vibraphones, wurlitzers, strings, and choral harmonies.D, A, C, G. Eyes on the road; all things go.Artist: Sufjan StevensAlbum: Illinois (2005)Written by: Sufjan StevensListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Bird Women of...
2020-05-2757 minStaying Healthy Today ShowKirk Hamilton’s Covid 19 Lessons “So Far” & His Awesome Breakfast TostadasKirk Hamilton PA-C shares his personal lessons so far (May 23, 2020) regarding Covid 19 and the most important health take aways…and “shares’ his excellent plant-based breakfast tostadas! 1) More time – reassess life – what do you want to Continue reading Kirk Hamilton’s Covid 19 Lessons “So Far” & His Awesome Breakfast Tostadas→
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2020-05-2400 minStaying Healthy Today ShowCovid 19 Lessons “So Far” – The Importance of Lifestyle in Reducing ComorbiditesKirk Hamilton PA-C shares his personal lessons so far (May 23, 2020) regarding Covid 19 and the most important health take aways…and “shares’ his excellent plant-based breakfast tostadas! 1) More time – reassess life – what do you want to Continue reading Covid 19 Lessons “So Far” – The Importance of Lifestyle in Reducing Comorbidites→
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2020-05-2400 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 SongsApril Makes Fools of Us AllOn this episode... a prank.April Fools’ Day has run its course, which means it’s time to update this episode description to accurately reflect what’s in the episode. Hopefully this joke made some listeners laugh, and didn't ruffle too many feathers.The actual full episode on Miles Davis’s “So What” should be live as of this update, and next in your feed.To give credit where it's due:Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"Artist: Rick AstleyAlbum: Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)Written by...
2020-04-0110 minStrong Songs"God Only Knows" by The Beach BoysAs sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos, and The Wrecking Crew lays down the foundation for an immaculate collection of chords and melodies, all placed over a bass line that's as Bach as it is Beach-y. Turns out there's a reason so many people call this the greatest song ever written.Artist: The Beach Boys...
2020-03-1856 minStrong Songs"Sinnerman" by Nina SimoneOh, sinner man, where you gonna run to? To the rock? To the river? To the sea? Well, wherever you run, you'll still be starring in a Strong Songs analysis of one of Nina Simone's greatest recordings.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs' first-ever analysis of a live recording, as Kirk digs in to legendary pianist/vocalist Nina Simone's 1965 interpretation of the traditional spiritual song "Sinnerman." It's time for some syncopated piano, popless grooves, band crash-landings, hand-clap breakdowns, hip hop samples, and one spectacular vocal cadenza.Artist: Nina SimoneAlbum: Pastel Blues (1965)
2020-03-0455 minStrong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 minStrong SongsRhythm + Harmony = MusicKirk breaks down the two most fundamental aspects of music: rhythm and harmony. There's the Y-axis, harmony, which tells us which frequencies we're hearing in which combinations. And there's the X-axis, rhythm, which tells us how those frequencies are playing out over time. Much like most music, it's a mix of math and magic that takes many moons to master.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, performed by Whitney Houston"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971The Pentatonix cover of "Havana" from Top Pop, Vol. 1"Stayin' Alive" by...
2020-01-2954 minStrong Songs"Lovefool" by The CardigansYou don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that Romeo + Juliet song that's on the radio all the time, and another way when it's the centerpiece of First Band on the Moon. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to place this song in the context of its (fantastic) corresponding album, and to hopefully help everyone better appreciate the...
2020-01-2249 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 minStrong Songs"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly PartonIt takes an extremely strong song to top the charts three separate times in three separate decades, but "I Will Always Love You" is just such a song. Written and recorded (twice) by Dolly Parton and then re-recorded in show-stopping fashion by Whitney Houston, the ballad has morphed from a fond farewell to a former mentor, to a theatrical goodbye to a lover, to a soaring ode to the very notions of love and loss. We follow that journey from the beginning, with all the vocal tricks, dramatic line-readings, and epic key changes that were added along the way.
2019-11-1358 min
Strong Songs"Kiss From a Rose" by SealThere is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say... especially if that man is named Kirk, and the thing he's telling you about is Seal's "Kiss From a Rose." Kirk goes back to the 90s for a close look at Seal's Grammy-winning, Batman-adjacent power ballad and finds a song that's much more interesting than he even remembered. It's an indulgent world of thick counterpoint, long phrases, harp flourishes, and oboe solos, with some of the richest vocal arranging this side of a chamber choir.Band/Artist: SealAlbum: Seal II, 1994...
2019-10-1652 minStrong Songs"Think" by Aretha FranklinLet's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back to that time Aretha Franklin recorded one of her best songs.On this episode, Kirk dives into two different versions of Franklin's classic tune "Think." First it's the laid back groove and roomy mix of the 1968 original, then it's time to fast-forward 12 years for the juiced-up arrangement she recorded with the Blues Brothers band in 1980.It's a story of how different production techniques, arrangements, and tempos can lead to two very different—but equally excellent—versions of the same song. We've done Dancing Queen, we'v...
2019-09-1850 minStrong Songs"Like a Prayer" by MadonnaLife is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its cathedral-like verses, bus-driving guitar rhythms, bouncy basslines, and perfectly placed Latin percussion flourishes. The music video got a lot of attention back in the day, but there's plenty in the song itself to celebrate, from Prince's mystery guitar to Madonna's vulnerable vocals to the joyful power of the Andraé Crouch Choir.Band/Artist: Madonna
2019-09-0444 min
Strong SongsPyramid Song, Nirvana & Marty McFlyKirk opens up the Strong Songs mailbag to answer your questions about Marty McFly's musical instructions, Ian Anderson's flute style, Kurt Cobain's guitar tone, how to count songs by P!nk and Radiohead, and what to do if you play an "unsexy" instrument.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Back to the Future, a 1985 movie that you've probably seen"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, 1958"Walk Me Home" by P!nk"Where the Boys Are" performed by Connie Francis, 1960"Come as You Are" by Nirvana from Nevermind, 1991"Cross-Eyed Mary" by Jethro Tull from Aqualung, 1971"Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits...
2019-08-2149 minStrong SongsStrong TV Songs: Animated EditionIt's time for something a little different, as Kirk takes a look at the theme songs from some of the most beloved animated TV shows of all time.This super-sized episode focuses on five different pieces of music, each of which is the theme for a different animated show. It's a ton of music in a variety of styles, full of frantic key shifts, earwormy melodies, bodacious drum fills, and a surprising number of saxophone solos.FEATURED SONGS, IN ORDER:"The Simpsons Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989"Duck Tales" by Mark Mueller, 1987"Rescue Rangers" by...
2019-08-071h 10Strong Songs"Paranoid Android" by RadioheadBrace for a pressurized descent, as Kirk braves the undercurrents of Radiohead's alt-rock masterpiece "Paranoid Android." It's a structurally distinct, sonically adventurous, harmonically varied, and unexpectedly Bohemian Rhapsodyesque journey into the human psyche as Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and the rest of their not-so-merry band plumb the depths of 90s alienation.Band/Artist: RadioheadAlbum: OK Computer, 1997Composed by: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Philip SelwayListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen"Fitter Happier" from OK Computer"Hyper Music"...
2019-07-2455 minStrong Songs"Barracuda" by HeartIt's time for the hardest rocking song ever written about sea life, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Heart's 1977 body-shaker "Barracuda." A deceptively complex song written around a deceptively straightforward riff, "Barracuda" opens the door for a discussion of the particulars of guitar tone, stompbox effects, the long history of the "galloping groove," why Ann Wilson's vocals rock as hard as they do, and a brief tribute to her sister Nancy's killer guitar chops.Band/Artist: HeartAlbum: Little Queen, 1977Composed by: Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Roger Fisher, Michael DeRosier...
2019-07-1047 minStrong Songs"Tightrope" by Janelle MonáeWhether you're high or low, you got to tip on the tightrope... and Kirk's got to tip right into a Strong Songs analysis of "Tightrope" by Janelle Monáe. It's time for some thump, some pop, and some sizzle, along with some clever rap phrasing, phrygian harmonies, surprise ukulele, and the funkiest horn section in Metropolis.Band/Artist: Janelle MonáeAlbum: The ArchAndroid, 2010Composed by: Janelle Monáe, Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Antwan “Big Boi” PattonListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Several other s...
2019-06-2654 minStrong Songs"Tiny Dancer" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton JohnElton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote so many great songs over the years that it was impossible to pick a single one for Strong Songs. So, why not do two? Kirk dives into a pair of classics by the storied songwriting duo, talking about Elton's chameleon-like voice, his love of pedal tones and embrace of the circle of fourths, the fascinating relationship between lyricist and songwriter, and what it means for a song to sound "piano-y." Both songs by: Elton John with lyrics by Bernie TaupinAlbum 1: Madman Across the Water, 1971L...
2019-06-1246 min
Strong SongsHamilton, Hozier, Multiphonics & ModesMailbag 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, 2015The 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" b...
2019-05-2958 min
Strong SongsTool, Game of Thrones & More CowbellIt's time for Mailbag May, a long-running (aka brand new) Strong Songs tradition where Kirk spends the month of May catching up on listener questions.The Strong Songs mailbag overfloweth, and Kirk's got enough material recorded for two Q&A episodes. For this first part, we've got questions about chords, Tool, fire extinguishers, perfect pitch, Avengers and Game of Thrones music, the popularity of the flute, earworms, drum solos, and the inherent humor of the cowbell.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra"Lateralus" by Tool (apparently it's actually pronounced lah-ter-allis)An...
2019-05-1542 minStrong SongsFive Albums That Shaped MeKirk gets his Patreon pitch out of the way up front, then lists five albums that have shaped him as a musician over the years, talking a little bit about why each one is great. There could've been like a hundred different albums on this episode, but hey, let's start with five.Those albums are:--Frank Zappa, The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life, 1991Listen/Buy via Album.Link--The Cardigans, First Band on the Moon, 1996Listen/Buy via Album.Link
2019-05-0821 minStrong Songs"Satisfied" from HamiltonA toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister! Kirk takes an overdue dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to keep track of them all.
2019-05-0149 min
Strong Songs"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light OrchestraToday's forecast calls for blue skies, and today's Strong Songs calls for an in-depth analysis of Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky." It's time to welcome all our pretty faces to the human race, thanks to ELO's most enduring concert-rock classic. Kirk goes for a sunny stroll on a beautiful musical day full of layered vocals, fire extinguisher drumming, time-tested chords, Les Paul solos, vocoders, and... unexpected saxophone interludes?Band/Artist: Electric Light OrchestraAlbum: Out Of The Blue, 1977Composed by: Jeff LynneListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO R...
2019-04-1735 minStaying Healthy Today Show“Did Food Elimination Kept Me From Seeing Multiple Specialists?…Yes” – My Story by Kirk Hamilton PA-CHow Food Elimination “Saved” Me From Specialists! The Power of Food as Medicine! I have been practicing primary care, integrative and lifestyle medicine physician’s assistant since April of 1983! Wow! More than 36 years! Ancient! The very first integrative medicine Continue reading “Did Food Elimination Kept Me From Seeing Multiple Specialists?…Yes” – My Story by Kirk Hamilton PA-C→
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2019-04-0700 minStaying Healthy Today Show“Did Food Elimination Kept Me From Seeing Multiple Specialists?…Yes” – My Story by Kirk Hamilton PA-CHow Food Elimination “Saved” Me From Specialists! The Power of Food as Medicine! I have been practicing primary care, integrative and lifestyle medicine physician’s assistant since April of 1983! Wow! More than 36 years! Ancient! The very first integrative medicine Continue reading “Did Food Elimination Kept Me From Seeing Multiple Specialists?…Yes” – My Story by Kirk Hamilton PA-C→
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2019-04-0710 minStrong Songs"Moanin'" by Art Blakey and the Jazz MessengersDust off your head charts and brush up your best licks, cause it's time to wade into the warm, welcoming waters of jazz. This episode's Strong Song is Bobby Timmons' gospel-tinged "Moanin'," from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers' 1959 album of the same name. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to talk about jazz small-group arranging, how a great solo is constructed, how jazz song-form works, and how (hopefully) to have a better appreciation for what's going on on a given jazz recording, even if you don't play. He also talks about anime.Band/Artist: A...
2019-04-0342 min
Strong SongsSyncopation, Subdivision & The Four ChordsThe Strong Songs mailbag is overflowing, so it's time to dive in and answer some listener questions. Kirk digs into creative subdivision, syncopated melodies, major 9th chords, famous drum fills, chiptunes, "bad" singing that's actually good, jazz chords, Indian drum languages, and how to be a better music listener.Update 12/23/2020: Kirk has traveled back in time to correct this episode's erroneous diagnosis of a strange sound on Led Zeppelin's "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Four Chords" as performed by The Axis of Awesome on YouTubeA cool breakdown of the "Amen Break" d...
2019-03-2145 minStrong Songs"Let It Go" from FrozenWhat happens when you put a straight-up power ballad in the middle of a Disney movie? "Let it Go" happens, that's what. On this episode, Kirk climbs to the top of a snowy peak and summons all his magical powers to figure out why Elsa of Arendelle's self-coronation song rocks as hard as it does, and what it says about the evolution of Disney musical numbers over the past 30 years.Band/Artist: Idina MenzelAlbum: Frozen Original Soundtrack, 2013Composed by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert LopezListen/Buy via Album.Link...
2019-03-0651 minStrong Songs"Bohemian Rhapsody" by QueenIs this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Well, either way, this is definitely an episode of Strong Songs about Queen's genre-blending rock saga "Bohemian Rhapsody." Kirk dives into Freddie Mercury's operatic opus and learns a lot about vocal technique, piano motifs, harmonic easter eggs, studio production, Strategic Brian May Deployment™, and all the ways doubling a track can make your voice sound cool in the studio.Band/Artist: QueenAlbum: A Night At The Opera, 1975Composed by: Freddie MercuryProduced by: Roy Thomas BakerListen/Buy via Albu...
2019-02-2049 minStrong Songs"Dancing Queen" by ABBAIt's time to get lost in the bittersweet beats of ABBA's 1976 hit "Dancing Queen." On this longer-than-usual episode, Kirk tries to tease out some of the things that make this song so iconic and enduring, from its lush arrangement to its clever harmonies, repeating melodic motifs, and maximalist audio production.Band/Artist: ABBAAlbum:Arrival, 1976Composed by: Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig AndersonProduced by: Stig Andersson and Björn UlvaeusListen/Buy via Album.Link
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2019-02-0638 min
Strong SongsThe Beatles, Brubeck, Bond and BeyondIt's time for an extra-long episode as Kirk answers your questions about Phil Collins drum solos, musical Wilhelm screams, odd time signatures, Beatles instrumentation, drop-tuned guitars, Bond music, and much more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins from Face Value, 1981Jennifer Hudson sings "The Star Spangled Banner" by Frances Scott Key and John Stafford Smith at Super Bowl XLIII, 2009A YouTube compilation of the Wilhelm ScreamAn excellent Vox video on the history of the "Orchestra Hit" sample"When I Think of You" by Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from Control, 1986"In My L...
2019-01-2348 minStrong Songs"Thriller" by Michael JacksonDarkness falls across the land, and it's the right time for Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Kirk picks apart Rod Temperton's dance floor classic in all its groovy, corny, sound effect-y glory.Band/Artist: Michael JacksonAlbum: Thriller, 1982Composed by: Rod TempertonProduced by: Quincy JonesListen/Buy via Album.Link------A NOTE FROM KIRK:It’s been a couple months since I produced this episode, and just a few days since I watched the first part of “Leaving Neverland,” a devastating new HBO documenta...
2019-01-0929 minStrong Songs"I Wish" by Stevie WonderEver wish you could just be a kid again? Stevie does. Kirk breaks out the bass and digs into what makes Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" swing like it does, then looks back to some earlier Wonder tunes to guess at why his funkiest stuff tended to be in E-flat.Band/Artist: Stevie WonderAlbum:Songs in the Key of Life, 1976Composed by: Stevie WonderListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Superstition" by Stevie Wonder, from Talking Book, 1972"Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder, from Innervisions, 1973"Wild Wild West"...
2018-12-2627 minStrong Songs"Single Ladies" by BeyoncéOn this episode, Kirk dives into one of the greatest pop songs of all time.Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is arguably the defining song of the last decade, but it's far from your average pop tune. With its unusual tensions and unstoppable groove, it defies safe harmony and resolution, and its composers were more than happy to flip the beat and leave their audience searching for the downbeat.Band/Artist: BeyoncéAlbum: I Am... Sasha Fierce, 2008Composed by: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrell L...
2018-12-1226 minStrong Songs"You Can Call Me Al" by Paul SimonThis week, Kirk breaks down one of his favorite songs from one of his favorite albums.Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" was a single from his incredible 1986 album Graceland, and its music video introduced a generation to the wonders of goofy lip-synching and fretless bass solos. It's a harmonically simple tune with a cleverly dense arrangement, and brilliantly uses musical layering.Band/Artist: Paul SimonAlbum: Graceland, 1986Composed by: Paul SimonListen/Buy via Album.Link
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2018-11-2817 minStrong Songs"Africa" by TotoOn the first episode of Strong Songs, Kirk breaks down Toto's hit song "Africa," a single so good that it still lights up the Internet today.Band/Artist: TotoAlbum: Toto IV, 1982Composed by: David Paich and Jeff PorcaroListen/Buy via Album.Link
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2018-11-1821 minStrong SongsTrailerThis is the latest trailer for Strong Songs, recorded in September 2024. Hope you give the show a listen!
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2018-11-1400 minStaying Healthy Today Show“Food Is the Medicine” – A 21 Day Healthy Living Program to Reverse Chronic Disease in the Latino Community – An Interview with Anabella Bastida, Executive Director, Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)For Kirk’s 21 Day Healthy Living Program (& videos) go to: HealthyLivingforBusyPeople.com Kirk’s 21 Day Program Handout Council of Mexican Federations PCRM Fact Sheets in Spanish Comite de Medicos Por una Medicina Responsable – Spanish (PCRM.org) You may call Kirk Continue reading “Food Is the Medicine” – A 21 Day Healthy Living Program to Reverse Chronic Disease in the Latino Community – An Interview with Anabella Bastida, Executive Director, Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)→
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2017-09-2521 minStaying Healthy Today Show“Food Is the Medicine” – A 21 Day Healthy Living Program to Reverse Chronic Disease in the Latino Community – An Interview with Anabella Bastida, Executive Director, Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)For Kirk’s 21 Day Healthy Living Program (& videos) go to: HealthyLivingforBusyPeople.com Kirk’s 21 Day Program Handout Council of Mexican Federations PCRM Fact Sheets in Spanish Comite de Medicos Por una Medicina Responsable – Spanish (PCRM.org) You may call Kirk Continue reading “Food Is the Medicine” – A 21 Day Healthy Living Program to Reverse Chronic Disease in the Latino Community – An Interview with Anabella Bastida, Executive Director, Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)→
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2017-09-2500 minStaying Healthy Today ShowReversing Your Diabetes…The Mastering Diabetes Retreat and Coaching Program – An Interview with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Cyrus Khambatta (nutritional biochemistry) and Robby Barbaro (The Mindful Diabetic) both type 1 diabetics on their 5 day “Mastering Diabetes Retreat” with 3 full days of intensive experiential training that results in dramatic reductions in blood Continue reading Reversing Your Diabetes…The Mastering Diabetes Retreat and Coaching Program – An Interview with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD→
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2017-07-3118 minStaying Healthy Today ShowReversing Your Diabetes…The Mastering Diabetes Retreat and Coaching Program – An Interview with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Cyrus Khambatta (nutritional biochemistry) and Robby Barbaro (The Mindful Diabetic) both type 1 diabetics on their 5 day “Mastering Diabetes Retreat” with 3 full days of intensive experiential training that results in dramatic reductions in blood Continue reading Reversing Your Diabetes…The Mastering Diabetes Retreat and Coaching Program – An Interview with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD→
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2017-07-3100 minStaying Healthy Today ShowHeart Protective Foods of Okinawa and the Fox03 Gene – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Craig Willcox on the “Heart Protective Foods of Okinawa“ and discusses the importance of diet in conjunction with new research on the Fox03 gene which is involved in cardioprotection, and Okinawan foods that act as calorie Continue reading Heart Protective Foods of Okinawa and the Fox03 Gene – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD→
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2016-11-2114 minStaying Healthy Today ShowHeart Protective Foods of Okinawa and the Fox03 Gene – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Craig Willcox on the “Heart Protective Foods of Okinawa“ and discusses the importance of diet in conjunction with new research on the Fox03 gene which is involved in cardioprotection, and Okinawan foods that act as calorie Continue reading Heart Protective Foods of Okinawa and the Fox03 Gene – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD→
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2016-11-2100 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe “Longevity” Foods of the Okinawan Centenarians – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Craig Willcox on a list of “Super Foods” mentioned in a special edition of National Geographic – “National Geographic Blue Zones: The Science of Living Longer – Special Issue” . This edition reviews several Blue Zones Continue reading The “Longevity” Foods of the Okinawan Centenarians – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD→
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2016-11-2100 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe “Longevity” Foods of the Okinawan Centenarians – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhDKirk Hamilton interviews Dr. Craig Willcox on a list of “Super Foods” mentioned in a special edition of National Geographic – “National Geographic Blue Zones: The Science of Living Longer – Special Issue” . This edition reviews several Blue Zones Continue reading The “Longevity” Foods of the Okinawan Centenarians – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD→
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2016-11-2114 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Okinawan Centenarians – A Model of Healthy Aging to Study and Learn From – An Interview with Bradley Willcox, MDKirk’s video overview of his interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (9:57 min) Kirk’s audio only interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (50:37 min) Kirk Hamilton interviews Bradley Willcox, MD regarding the “old” and “new” Okinawa Centenarian diet still supporting remarkable longevity Continue reading The Okinawan Centenarians – A Model of Healthy Aging to Study and Learn From – An Interview with Bradley Willcox, MD→
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2016-11-0850 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Okinawan Centenarians – A Model of Healthy Aging to Study and Learn From – An Interview with Bradley Willcox, MDKirk’s video overview of his interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (9:57 min) Kirk’s audio only interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (50:37 min) Kirk Hamilton interviews Bradley Willcox, MD regarding the “old” and “new” Okinawa Centenarian diet still supporting remarkable longevity Continue reading The Okinawan Centenarians – A Model of Healthy Aging to Study and Learn From – An Interview with Bradley Willcox, MD→
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2016-11-0800 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Okinawan Centenarians, Still a Model of Healthy Aging – An Interview With Bradley Willcox, MDKirk’s video overview of interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (9:57 min) Kirk’s video interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (50:37 min) Kirk Hamilton interviews Bradley Willcox, MD regarding the “old” and “new” Okinawa Centenarian diet still supporting remarkable longevity and function Continue reading The Okinawan Centenarians, Still a Model of Healthy Aging – An Interview With Bradley Willcox, MD→
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2016-11-0800 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Okinawan Centenarians, Still a Model of Healthy Aging – An Interview With Bradley Willcox, MDKirk’s video overview of interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (9:57 min) Kirk’s video interview with Dr. Bradley Willcox (50:37 min) Kirk Hamilton interviews Bradley Willcox, MD regarding the “old” and “new” Okinawa Centenarian diet still supporting remarkable longevity and function Continue reading The Okinawan Centenarians, Still a Model of Healthy Aging – An Interview With Bradley Willcox, MD→
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2016-11-0850 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s OverviewListen to Interview – What is the Real Longevity Diet of the Okinawan Centenarians? – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD The food groups in the Okinawan Diet are reviewed by Kirk Hamilton as he learned from his interview with Continue reading The Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s Overview→
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2015-12-0508 minStaying Healthy Today ShowThe Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s OverviewListen to Interview – What is the Real Longevity Diet of the Okinawan Centenarians? – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD The food groups in the Okinawan Diet are reviewed by Kirk Hamilton as he learned from his interview with Continue reading The Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s Overview→
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2015-12-0500 minStaying Healthy Today ShowHeart Disease It’s Not Natural or Inevitable! Thoughts on Dr. Joel Fuhrman InterviewClick Here to listen to Kirk Hamilton interview Dr. Joel Fuhrman on his Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Rich, Diet-Style and its benefits not only on heart disease but many other health problems. Dr. Joel Fuhrman reviews results of a patient survey and case Continue reading Heart Disease It’s Not Natural or Inevitable! Thoughts on Dr. Joel Fuhrman Interview→
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2015-11-2903 minStaying Healthy Today ShowHeart Disease It’s Not Natural or Inevitable! Thoughts on Dr. Joel Fuhrman InterviewClick Here to listen to Kirk Hamilton interview Dr. Joel Fuhrman on his Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Rich, Diet-Style and its benefits not only on heart disease but many other health problems. Dr. Joel Fuhrman reviews results of a patient survey and case Continue reading Heart Disease It’s Not Natural or Inevitable! Thoughts on Dr. Joel Fuhrman Interview→
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2015-11-2900 minStaying Healthy Today ShowReversing Heart Disease in the Heart of Texas – Kirk’s ThoughtsTo Listen to Kirk Hamilton’s 30 minute interview with Ken Stone Click Here Ken Stone is a 55 year old male vice president of a large concrete construction company based in the Dallas, Fort Worth area whose grandfather died of Continue reading Reversing Heart Disease in the Heart of Texas – Kirk’s Thoughts→
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2015-11-2800 minStaying Healthy Today ShowReversing Heart Disease in the Heart of Texas – Kirk’s ThoughtsTo Listen to Kirk Hamilton’s 30 minute interview with Ken Stone Click Here Ken Stone is a 55 year old male vice president of a large concrete construction company based in the Dallas, Fort Worth area whose grandfather died of Continue reading Reversing Heart Disease in the Heart of Texas – Kirk’s Thoughts→
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