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 defin ... Show More
Jul 30
Sound Off: Pinball Pings, Borrowed Melodies & Airport Acoustics
Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring five pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the sonic evolution of pinball to reused classical melodies to the battle against airport noise, this Silver Collection is a div ... Show More
30m 20s
Jul 16
Mixing Madison Square Garden for Vulfpeck’s Biggest Show
When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager Jake Hartsfield was juggling missing tickets, technical curveballs, and mixing seventeen dynamic musicians throu ... Show More
38m 52s
Jul 2
The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000
It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of the Jeopardy theme, from Merv Griffin’s living room to over 10,000 episodes acro ... Show More
25m 10s
Nov 2024
SwifTEA: Surprise Song Predictions for Toronto (Tayronto) (Weekend 2)
Taylor is back in Toronto (Tayronto) for 3 more shows, and we're extremely emotional about it! Lacey, Ana, and Amy recap the surprise songs from the first few shows, and give an update on the score for the game as the tour comes to an end... What do you think Taylor will perform ... Show More
37m 22s
Oct 2024
Mastering Live Sound with Xzibit | Live Sound Engineering, Tech, and Touring Logistics
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu dive into Lu’s incredible experience touring through Europe with hip-hop legend Xzibit. Lu shares behind-the-scenes insights into the world of live sound engineering, covering everything from the crew roles to the logist ... Show More
2 h
Sep 2024
Bonus Episode: Freak Offs, Great Television, and a Waitress in the Sky
This week in the After Party, Jake gets into the latest news on the indictment and arrest of Sean "Diddy" Combs, the greatest television shows of all time, and of course, your emails, DMs, texts, and voicemails. As we prepare for next week's episode on Sigourney Weaver, Jake is l ... Show More
42m 53s
Dec 2024
Bonus Episode - Chilling Words Diddy Allegedly Said Before Jay Z and He Did What? Plus Shane MacGowan and More
This week in the After Party, Jake dives into the recent allegations against Jay-Z and hears from you about your favorite Christmas songs. Plus, we've compiled (thanks to djonnit) all your favorites in a special Spotify playlist!Next week, we're bringing you a special Christmas-t ... Show More
53m 4s