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Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 91: Until Next Time ft. My MomMartin's mom joins the podcast to reflect back on two years' worth of episodes, including discussing the future of the podcast. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2023-01-0741 minEveryone's Special and No One IsWE ARE THE 99%: Music in the Brain (ft. My Brother) - Bonus InterviewAre some people's brains wired to learn music faster than others? Martin's brother joins the podcast to help explain how one study measured the effects of music lessons in the brain. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2023-01-0523 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 90: WE ARE THE 99% (Part 2)Continuing from the first part, Martin attempts to answer the question "Are some musicians naturally more talented than others?" What does the research say on this topic? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-12-3155 min
Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 87: Alternate Reality pt. 2: Trying to Survive in LAContinuing the story from episode #80 (Alternate Reality, part 1), Martin tries to imagine how he would survive living in Los Angeles. Dealing with high rent prices, chaotic roommate situations, and part-time jobs..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-12-031h 02Everyone's Special and No One IsSome good news, some not-as-good newsMartin shares some updates on the podcast, including upcoming episodes and future music coming out.
2022-11-3017 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 85: World Vegan Month ft. Jill RedaMartin's friend and co-worker Jill Reda joins the podcast to talk about why she became a vegan, and what it looks like to live a vegan lifestyle. .... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-11-131h 06Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 84: Weeks of Beats: Electro Swing!Martin walks through the process of recording and producing an electro swing song from start to finish. ….. Everyone’s Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-11-0659 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 83: What Happens to Copyrighted Music on YouTube? ft. Frankie DiezFrankie Diez returns to the podcast to talk about the YouTube Content ID system, and how music is monetized on the platform. // DISCLAIMER: We are not speaking on behalf of YouTube, music publishers, or any other company. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice. We are not experts, and we are definitely not lawyers. // Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-10-2959 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 82: Sex & Attraction from an Asexual Perspective (Ace Week)As an asexual person, would I ever consider having sex? -- To celebrate Ace Week (aka Asexual Awareness Week), I'm revisiting the topic of asexuality and aromanticism, giving an update on what has happened in my life since last year's Ace Week episode. // DISCLAIMER: My experiences should not be taken to be representative of the entire asexual community. As with any other sexuality, everyone's experiences are different. ............. Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or obscure topics related to music and also pride.
2022-10-2256 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 81: My Encounter With a Bear (Life Updates)Martin went camping recently and had a very frightening encounter with a large animal.... Also this episode includes updates on destroying a guitar, going to the renaissance festival, and packing up childhood memories. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-10-151h 03Everyone's Special and No One IsBonus: My First Time SkydivingLess than 30 minutes after skydiving for the first time, Martin talks with his family about his experience. Was it fun? Was it scary? Was it worth it? ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-10-0817 min
Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 80: Alternate Reality: What if I stayed in LA?Martin imagines an alternate universe in which he moved to LA after graduating college. What would have turned out differently? What would have been the same? ......... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to muisc.
2022-09-2457 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 79: Weeks of Beats: Making **EXPERIMENTAL** MusicExperimental music ranges from mild to utterly insane ... Martin makes a song using only mundane sounds from his kitchen, such as chopping onions and running water in the sink. Also there's a song combining seven different genres. Also there's a song in multiple languages. Get excited for the craziness. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-09-1749 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 78: Watching 'The Martian' feat. My DadMartin and his dad talk about the movie 'The Martian' (the classic 2015 sci-fi film featuring Matt Damon). How does the movie differ from the book it was based on? What are some key takeaways from the story that can be applied to everyday life? .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. And sometimes movies too.
2022-09-1058 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 77: Weeks of Beats: Podcast Background MusicMartin shares his process for producing the background music used in episode #76 ("Does time exist?"), and shares some observations about podcast music in general. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-09-0342 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 76: Does time exist?Does time exist or is it just an illusion? Why does it seem like time passes more quickly as we get older? And how can we stop that from happening? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-08-2844 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 75: Weeks of Beats: HYPERPOPMartin makes some super-distorted hyperpop songs and talks through the production process. But anyway what is hyperpop? What characterizes hyperpop music? Martin talks about artists like Charli XCX and 100 Gecs and tries to emulate the essence of the genre. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-08-2049 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 74: Should you hire a professional mastering engineer?Martin compares his experiences with a professional mastering engineer to using online auto-mastering services (such as CloudBounce and LANDR). What is the difference between volume and loudness? And does mastering even matter now that loudness is being normalized on streaming services? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-08-1348 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 73: Weeks of Beats: Progressive House MusicGenres and sub-genres of EDM music can get pretty confusing… In this episode, Martin talks about House music and how it is different from other styles of EDM. Then he attempts to produce music in the style of Progressive House. …. Everyone’s Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-08-0658 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 72: Crazy Time Signatures (feat. Liam Salziger)Martin and his friend Liam geek out about the time signatures in certain songs (including examples from: Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rush, and Tyler The Creator). Why would you write a song in a weird time signature? How does it affect the listener's experience of the music? Martin and Liam ask questions and discuss the answers. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-07-3058 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 71: Weeks of Beats: My Lofi Hip-Hop JourneyMartin tries his hand at producing Lofi Hip Hop beats, sharing his process and production tricks. This episode is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-07-2447 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 70: The PRESENT RevisitedMartin reflects back on episode 28 ("My Story: The PRESENT"), and how his life has changed within the year since it was recorded. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-07-1649 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 69: The Ultimate Wedding PlaylistWhat is the most iconic, legendary song to play at a wedding? Martin walks through his mother's wedding playlist and comments on the merits of each song. **FEATURING a special surprise guest appearance** ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-07-0953 min
Everyone's Special and No One IsBonus: Festival AmbienceIt's time to close your eyes, put your feet up, and get transported to a moment in time. Well, actually, several moments in time. Today we are listening to recordings of musical and non-musical snapshots from a music festival. And also, of course, recordings from a pride parade. Because why not?
2022-07-0212 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 68: We Are All Many Things at Once (feat. Freak in the Mom Jeans)Martin interviews his friend Beck (@freakinthemomjeans) about artist management, podcasting, poetry, and what it's like to be non-binary. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and also pride.
2022-06-251h 05Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 67: Clearing Music for Film & TV (ft. Rafael Gomez)Rafael ("Raf") Gomez, Synch Clearance Assistant at Kobalt Music, talks about the world of synch, some of his favorite music placements in film and TV, and advice on getting involved in the industry. Raf and Martin also discuss pride-related topics: Should you put your pronouns in your work signature? Which rainbow flag is the best? How can you support your LGBTQ+ friends? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-06-181h 01Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 66: Writing, Editing, and Being Queer (feat. John Leppik)Martin is joined by his friend John Leppik to talk about writing his novel, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and what it's like to be demi-bisexual. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-06-111h 00Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 65: Pride in Music (ft. Frankie Diez)Martin and his friend Frankie talk about pride in music lyrics and genres, and dealing with issues related to homophobia and heteronormativity in the music industry. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-06-0452 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Networking -- But without selling your soul!How can you network while still staying genuine? How many Grammy "Song of the Year" songs are about love? How can you manage your time with a long commute and a full-time job? .... This episode is a compilation of a few deleted scenes from previous episodes. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-05-2822 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Do you get chills while watching movies?Do you ever get chills while watching movies? What about TV shows? Or reading a book? .... This is a deleted scene from Martin talking with his friend Bobby about chills back from episode #7. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-05-2121 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Has streaming changed the way we think about music?Now that we can listen to virtually any song at any time, how has that changed the way we consume and think about music? ... This is a deleted scene from episode #39 with Tanner Colpitts and Kate Schumann. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-05-1420 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Mr. Boss ManIf you were traveling to another continent and could only bring one musical instrument with you, what would you bring? If you were hiring a new employee for an imaginary company, what interview questions would you ask? ... The podcast is taking a break during the month of May, but there will still be weekly releases with bonus content. ....... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-05-0722 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 64: April Life UpdatesMartin shares updates about moving across town, and also tries to explain why it's just really hard to send a particular text. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-04-3050 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 63: The Long Haul, pt. 6: Finishing is the Hardest PartHow do you know when your song is finished?? As songwriters, so often we get stuck in the mindset of thinking "I could always make this better." ... This is the last episode in The Long Haul miniseries, where Martin talks about finishing his song "I Thought I Knew What I Wanted." .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-04-231h 00Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 62: The Long Haul, pt. 5: My Singing Voice (An Evolution)Martin reflects on how his voice has developed throughout the years, through vocal lessons, getting nasal surgery, and later intentionally trying to reduce his Minnesotan accent, and finally up to present insecurities. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-04-161h 15Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 61: The Long Haul, pt. 4: All About RhymesIn this episode, we dive head first into rhyme theory: Are perfect rhymes actually better than slant rhymes? Can studying phonetics help your understanding of rhymes? And just how popular is RhymeZone.com? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-04-091h 13Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 60: The Long Haul, pt. 3: Sound DesignWhy use a kick drum sample that someone else recorded when you can create your own? Sound design can be an extremely useful tool for music producers, under the right circumstances. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-04-031h 11Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 59: The Long Haul, pt. 2: Music or Lyrics First?What comes first? Music or Lyrics? Although it may seem like a simple question, it gets progressively more complex--and also more frustrating. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-03-2657 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 58: The Long Haul, pt. 1: Song IdeasThe song idea - that initial spark - is critical to the songwriting process. Without a good idea, you will not have a good song. So how do you come up with ideas? And what happens when you feel like you've run dry of new ideas? .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-03-1955 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 57: Credits Amended, pt. 3: The Fear of Being SuedIn the final episode of the "Credits Amended" miniseries, Martin discusses the broader impact of copyright infringement lawsuits on the music industry. // DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this episode should be treated as legal advice. Large parts of this episode are based on informal research or just speculation. Take everything with a grain of salt. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-03-121h 25Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 56: Dance, Choreography, and Music (ft. Addie Smith & Bobby Rethwish)Martin interviews Addie Smith (they/them) and Bobby Rethwish (he/him) about their involvement in Crash Dance Productions, a dance company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music (or in this case, also dance).
2022-03-051h 15Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 55: Why I Don't Like "The Voice" (and similar shows)Martin thinks out loud about why he doesn't enjoy watching music competition shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent," "American Idol," etc.
2022-02-2654 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 54: February Life UpdatesIn lieu of a more polished episode, Martin shares an update on things going on in his life recently.
2022-02-1952 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 53: Directing a Feature Film ft. Jon LeeMartin interviews Jon Lee about the five-year process of directing his first feature-length film, "Love is Life," which will be released on Monday, February 14th. ....... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. Or in this case, related to movies.
2022-02-121h 28Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 52: Creating a Film Soundtrack ft. Abigayle KompstMartin and his friend Abigayle Kompst talk about their work on an upcoming film, "Love is Life", discussing their involvement in writing and producing the songs for the soundtrack. "Love is Life" is directed by Jon Lee, and it will be released to streaming platforms on Valentine's Day, February 14th. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-02-051h 00Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 51: Credits Amended, pt. 2: "Blurred Lines"In 2015, Robin Thicke and Pharrell went to court against the Marvin Gaye estate for their song "Blurred Lines," which allegedly sounded too similar to "Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye. The verdict remains one of the most controversial musical plagiarism outcomes in history. This episode is a deep dive into the case, including musical audio excerpts and comparisons. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-01-301h 03Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 50: Credits Amended, pt. 1: "Stay With Me"In 2015, "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith was accused of copying the melody from "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty. Why did this happen, how did this happen, and SHOULD it have happened? "Credits Amended" is a mini-series about songs that supposedly steal elements from other songs. Next week: Blurred Lines. ........ Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-01-2252 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 49: Music Theory & Ear TrainingMartin shares his experiences learning music theory in class and piano lessons, including sharing some **live** demonstrations on the piano. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-01-151h 14Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 48: A Conversation With My Past SelfOne year ago, Martin recorded himself asking a series of questions to his future self. Now he is answering those questions, engaging in a conversation with himself from the past. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2022-01-0859 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 47: My Top 10 Moments of 2021 vs 2020Martin reflects on some of his favorite memories and experiences from 2021 and compares them to 2020. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-12-181h 12Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 46: Adapting to Change feat. Abbi LoveAbbi Love shares her story moving from a small town to Nashville, going to college during a pandemic, and overcoming adversity in spite of difficult (and sometimes painful) circumstances. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-12-111h 02Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 45: HobbiesLife is about more than just music, right? Martin shares stories about some of his personal hobbies, his brother's skydiving hobby, and also some interesting celebrity hobbies. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-12-0446 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 44: Thankful for MusicIn the spirit of Thanksgiving and the holidays, Martin reflects on being grateful for making music, listening to music, working in the music business, and more. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-11-2742 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 43: Finding Your People ft. R.E.NR.E.N, an R&B artist, joins the podcast to talk about all things social media, co-writing versus solo writing, Nashville versus LA, and the importance of finding your people. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-11-2057 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Ambient SoundscapesSometimes a sound recording can capture the emotional essence of a moment far better than a photograph. A photograph is just a frozen image in time, but a sound recording actually carries a sense of movement, of what was HAPPENING at that time. Martin shares some of his favorite ambient sound recordings from the past few years. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-11-1334 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 42: Do Streaming Stats Matter?Martin compares methods that musicians use to get more streams, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And of course, does it even matter? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-11-0656 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 41: Reinventing Christian Music ft. BlimpeeBlimpee, a hyperpop artist, joins the podcast to share the intersection between his religious experiences and songwriting. Blimpee and Martin also have a live Halloween-themed songwriting session. 👻🎃👻 ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-10-301h 01Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 40: yes, I identify as asexual (Ace Week)In honor of Ace Week (formerly known as "Asexual Awareness Week"), Martin talks about the experiences that have shaped his identity. \\\\\\ DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert in sexual identities; all I can do is speak from my own experience. If you want to learn more on this topic, please refer to asexuality.org for more helpful information and resources.
2021-10-231h 29Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 39: Ayn Rand, Aesthetics, and Music ft. Tanner Colpitts & Kate SchumannTanner Colpitts and Kate Schumann join the podcast to talk about Ayn Rand's book "The Romantic Manifesto" and how it relates to the philosophy of music. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-10-171h 23Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 38: Blast from the PastMartin re-reads some essays that he wrote back when he was a senior in high school, for his Creative Writing class. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-10-091h 012021-09-2538 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 36: The World of Marching Band ft. Jeremy NabaaJeremy Nabaa joins the podcast to talk about playing in marching band, composition for band, and playing the euphonium (along with other brass instruments). He also gives advice to Martin about how to chill out a bit. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-09-1847 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 35: The Cookie Problem"The Cookie Problem" is involved in every choice that songwriters, producers, and composers make when creating music. Martin presents this analogy in the form of a multi-layered story. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-09-1148 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 34: Writing Pop Lyrics ft. Ava FrazierAva Frazier, pop singer-songwriter, joins the podcast to talk about hooks, internal rhymes, sense imagery, feedback and revisions... getting very IN DEPTH. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-09-0451 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 33: Questions About LyricsLyrics can be simple, complex, personal, fictional.... There are so many different ways that lyrics work in different genres of music, and I have lots of unanswered questions about them. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-08-281h 09Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 32: My Relationship to Bass GuitarMartin shares a new perspective on his past relationship with playing bass. Plus, a special surprise guest joins the podcast for a brief moment. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-08-2151 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 31: Chilling OutMusic can help us relax ... take a deep breath ... pause ... and then help us move forward. Martin shares his own experiences of listening to music for the purpose of relaxing, as well as discussing a research experiment about this topic. /// EDIT: Throughout this episode, the song "Moonlight" by Coldplay is repeatedly mentioned. This was a mistake--I was actually thinking about the song "Midnight" by Coldplay. I'm sorry if this is offensive to any hardcore Coldplay fans in the audience.
2021-08-1449 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 30: Music as a RewardMartin talks about how his music listening habits have changed over the years. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-08-0735 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 29: Ayn Rand, Selfishness, and Personal Growth ft. Tanner ColpittsMartin and his friend Tanner Colpitts (bassist, metallurgist) discuss their thoughts about Ayn Rand, comparing experiences with reading her books and how they affected each other's personal development. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-07-311h 48Everyone's Special and No One IsBonus: Amphibian SheepMartin encounters a strange creature in the wild and decides to turn it into a synthesizer. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-07-2412 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 28: My Story: THE PRESENTThe final episode in the "My Story" series, Martin gets vulnerable about his thoughts & insecurities about making music in the present. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-07-171h 37Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 27: The Incredibles: Is Everyone Special? ft. My DadMartin and his dad talk about the movie The Incredibles and how it relates to the title of this podcast, inherited talent versus acquired skill, and confidence versus humility. . .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-07-1053 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 26: My Story: Creating an AlbumMartin talks about writing & producing his album "Work From Home," showing early drafts of the songs and how they evolved. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-07-031h 14Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 25: My Story: Surviving 2020Martin reflects on key moments from 2020, from meeting the songwriters behind the Frozen movies--to trimming palm tree leaves in San Diego--to building a snowman in Minnesota. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-06-261h 35Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 24: My Story: Comedy SongsMartin talks about writing and performing comedy songs, as well as the early origins of his sense of humor. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. **the origin story of the podcast is revealed in this episode**
2021-06-191h 26Everyone's Special and No One IsEp. 23: My Story: Learning Music ProductionMartin plays examples of the music that he produced from fifth grade through college, explaining how his relationship with production evolved throughout the years. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, controversial, and/or misunderstood topics related to music.
2021-06-131h 42Everyone's Special and No One IsBonus: The Meaning of Life ft. My MomMartin's mom asks the age-old question: What is the meaning of life?
2021-06-1204 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 22: Rhythm & Groove ft. Sam EnochsSam Enochs (@saminochs) talks about drumming, producing, sound design, and comparisons between grooves in different genres. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-06-0543 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 21: My Story: Co-Writing AdventuresMartin shares some of his co-writing experiences, and how they shaped his personal development as a songwriter. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-05-2943 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 20: Music & Identity ft. Will GilmoreWill Gilmore (aka DISC 2) joins the podcast to talk about how music has shaped his identity. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-05-2237 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 19: My Story: Questioning Everything ft. Autumn BuysseA few years ago, Martin had an emotional conversation with his friend Autumn Buysse about songwriting. Fortunately, that conversation was recorded. Now, in the present, Martin reflects back on this conversation and how it caused him to question everything he thought he knew about songwriting. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-05-1544 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 18: My Story: Melodic Math"Melodic math" describes an extremely analytical approach to songwriting. Martin shares how he developed his own method of melodic math and incorporated it into his melody-writing process, to varying degrees of success. ..... The two books discussed in this episode are "The Song Machine: Inside The Hit Factory" by John Seabrook and "The Sense of Music" by Victor Zuckerkandl. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-05-0849 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 17: Why Are There So Many Love Songs? ft. Kate CosentinoWhy are so many songs about romantic relationships? Kate Cosentino, artist-songwriter, joins the pod to help answer this question, as well as share her experience writing both romantic and non-romantic songs. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ....... Citation for journal article: Christenson PG, de Haan-Rietdijk S, Roberts DF, ter Bogt TFM. What has America been singing about? Trends in themes in the U.S. top-40 songs: 1960–2010. Psychology of Music. 2019;47(2):194-212.
2021-05-0149 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 16: My Story: Belmont Songwriting ApplicationsMartin talks about applying to get into the songwriting program at Belmont University over and over and over again ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-04-2452 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 15: My Story: Applying to CollegeMartin shares his story of searching for colleges that offered majors in songwriting, and then applying to those schools by submitting original songs. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-04-1747 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 14: Reacting to the 2021 Grammy Awards ft. Janna JamisonJanna Jamison (alt-pop artist) and Martin talk about their opinions on the 2021 Grammy Awards: Is Beyoncé overrated? Did Taylor Swift deserve to win Album of the Year? How did the 2021 awards handle issues of racial representation and diversity? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ..... EDIT: Beyoncé has the most Grammy awards out of any female artist.
2021-04-1043 minEveryone's Special and No One IsBonus: Ice StoriesWhat is the meaning of ice? Is ice really just frozen water? How does the nature of the frozen substance affect the individual's relationship to the experience with the ice? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast that is abbreviated to ESANOIS, because it looks more visually appealing in my opinion than ESANOI (which would technically be correct).
2021-04-0128 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 13: My Story: The 350-Hour SongMartin explains how he once spent 350 hours writing a song, describing that process step-by-step. DISCLAIMER: I do not recommend this songwriting method. It was highly inefficient, and I do not use it anymore. The purpose of sharing this story is just to reflect on my own personal journey. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-03-2747 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 12: Where Do Melodies Come From? ft. Liam SalzigerLiam Salziger (composer/producer) joins the podcast to talk about MELODY. Liam and Martin experiment with creating melodies on the spot, and discuss the source of their melodic ideas. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ..... Lyrics: Where is all this coming from / Is it deep within my mind / Or little fragments here and there / That I collected over time?
2021-03-2048 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 11: My Story: Identifying as a SongwriterMartin shares the story of how his life transformed after he made the choice to focus on songwriting instead of performing. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-03-1339 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 10: My Story: January 1st, 2016Martin gets vulnerable about the decisions he made on January 1st, 2016. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-03-0644 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 9: The Co-Writing Grind ft. SHIRShir talks about her experience in pop co-writing sessions, meeting with publishers, networking, and what it means to be an artist versus a topliner. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-02-2739 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 8: My Story: Quitting High School ft. My MomMartin and his mom have a heart-to-heart conversation about the time he declared that he was going to quit high school in order to pursue a career in music. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
2021-02-2046 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 7: Chills ft. Bobby RethwishMartin and his friend Bobby Rethwish talk about getting chills while listening to music, exploring what causes them to feel chills, and why this all matters. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of being a musician.
2021-02-1347 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 6: My Story: Live LoopingMartin talks about using live looping in his solo performances during high school, and how his music was affected by reading philosophy & time management books. .... My new song with Abbi Love is out now! Stream "No Man's Land" here: https://smarturl.it/5m1bjs .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
2021-02-0628 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 5: Thoughts on The Grammys ft. Janna JamisonJanna Jamison, an alt-pop artist, joins Martin in a candid conversation about their opinions on The Grammy Awards. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician. ... Videos created by the Recording Academy about the Grammy voting process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrdvjhpbyRc&t=53s ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxbx7CFCx8E&t=16s
2021-01-3033 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 4: Moving to LA feat. McCallMcCall, a pop/electronica artist-songwriter, shares her experience of living in Los Angeles for almost five years. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
2021-01-2339 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 3: Our Story: The Rock Band Dream ft. Bobby RethwishMartin and his lifelong friend Bobby Rethwish tell their story of playing in a rock band together during middle school. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
2021-01-1659 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 2: What Makes a Song GOOD?What do we mean when we say that a song is "good"? In this episode, Martin proposes his theory for determining whether a song is "good" or not. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
2021-01-0926 minEveryone's Special and No One IsEp. 1: Intro // Was Syndrome Right?Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast exploring what it means to be a musician, covering topics that are somewhat obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial. It is hosted by Martin Chiesl, a songwriter/producer/royalties-coordinator.
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