Strong Songs

Kirk Hamilton

Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.

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177 episodes
Updated July 17

Episodes177

Newest first

Jul 14, 2023 · 3 hr 38 min
An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia
From Pavarotti to Di Stefano, an epic journey through the world of the opera tenor.
Jun 30, 2023 · 46 min
"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in Sydney
Kirk goes on stage in Sydney to talk about the unofficial Australian national anthem.
May 26, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch
Author and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.
Feb 17, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
From Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily Reese
Musician and podcaster Emily Reese stops by to chat about some of her favorite music, and also Golden Girls.
Dec 30, 2022 · 20 min
"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush
Keep running up that road, keep running up that hill, keep running up that building.
Dec 16, 2022 · 57 min
The Music of Star Wars: Andor
Everyone has their own rebellion.
Nov 18, 2022 · 49 min
Year Four, In Review
Four years! 100 Episodes! Dang, that is a lot of Strong Songs.
Nov 4, 2022 · 1 hr
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
As a matter of fact, it's all dark.
Oct 21, 2022 · 54 min
"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
I bet if they unraveled that sucker it'd roll all the way down to Fargo, North Dakota.
Oct 7, 2022 · 59 min
Singing Drummers & Jazz Flute
Mr. Burgundy, we would be honored if you would play jazz flute for us.
Sep 23, 2022 · 59 min
Strong Grooves, Vol. 1 (feat. Russ Kleiner)
It's time to give the drummer some.
Sep 9, 2022 · 53 min
"Jesus, Etc." by Wilco
You were right about the stars.
Aug 26, 2022 · 55 min
Lofi Beats & The Circle of Fifths
A powerful tone rings in the deep, informing us that the mailbag is open once more.
Aug 12, 2022 · 55 min
"Help Me" by Joni Mitchell
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again.
Jul 29, 2022 · 12 min
A Jazz Mystery, Solved
After more than two years, a Strong Songs jazz mystery is finally solved.
Jul 15, 2022 · 40 min
The Music of Final Fantasy VII
Let's take a journey into Midgar.
Jun 17, 2022 · 51 min
"Silent All These Years" by Tori Amos
What if I'm a mermaid?
Jun 3, 2022 · 57 min
Three to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew Oliver
Grab your partner and hit the dance floor, because it's time for some tango.
May 20, 2022 · 53 min
Strong Solos, Vol. 1
Kirk breaks down some of his favorite solos, with a highlight on the use of theme and variation.
May 6, 2022 · 53 min
"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell
I hear you singin' in the wire... I can hear you through the whine... and the Strong Songs podcast is talking about one of the best songs of all time.

Strong Songs

An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia

"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in Sydney

The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch

From Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily Reese

"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush

The Music of Star Wars: Andor

Year Four, In Review

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" by "Weird Al" Yankovic

Singing Drummers & Jazz Flute

Strong Grooves, Vol. 1 (feat. Russ Kleiner)

"Jesus, Etc." by Wilco

Lofi Beats & The Circle of Fifths

"Help Me" by Joni Mitchell

A Jazz Mystery, Solved

The Music of Final Fantasy VII

"Silent All These Years" by Tori Amos

Three to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew Oliver

Strong Solos, Vol. 1

"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell