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

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May 29, 2019 · 58 min
Hamilton, Hozier, Multiphonics & Modes
Mailbag May returns for round two, as Kirk continues catching up on listener questions.
May 15, 2019 · 42 min
Tool, Game of Thrones & More Cowbell
It'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.
May 8, 2019 · 21 min
Five Albums That Shaped Me
Kirk lists five albums that have shaped him as a musician over the years, talking a little bit about why each one is great.
May 1, 2019 · 49 min
"Satisfied" from Hamilton
A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!
Apr 17, 2019 · 35 min
"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
Today'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."
Apr 3, 2019 · 42 min
"Moanin'" by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Dust off your head charts and brush up your best licks, cause it's time to wade into the warm, welcoming waters of jazz.
Mar 21, 2019 · 45 min
Syncopation, Subdivision & The Four Chords
The Strong Songs mailbag is overflowing, so it's time to dive in and answer some listener questions.
Mar 6, 2019 · 51 min
"Let It Go" from Frozen
What happens when you put a straight-up power ballad in the middle of a Disney movie? "Let it Go" happens, that's what.
Feb 20, 2019 · 49 min
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Feb 6, 2019 · 38 min
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA
It's time to get lost in the bittersweet beats of ABBA's 1976 hit "Dancing Queen."
Jan 23, 2019 · 48 min
The Beatles, Brubeck, Bond and Beyond
It'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.
Jan 9, 2019 · 29 min
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
Darkness falls across the land, and it's the right time for Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Dec 26, 2018 · 27 min
"I Wish" by Stevie Wonder
Ever wish you could just be a kid again? Stevie does.
Dec 12, 2018 · 26 min
"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
On this episode, Kirk dives into one of the greatest pop songs of all time.
Nov 28, 2018 · 17 min
"You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon
This week, Kirk breaks down one of his favorite songs from one of his favorite albums.
Nov 18, 2018 · 21 min
"Africa" by Toto
On 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.
Nov 14, 2018 · 59 sec
Trailer
This is the latest trailer for Strong Songs, recorded in September 2024. Hope you give the show a listen!

Strong Songs

Hamilton, Hozier, Multiphonics & Modes

Tool, Game of Thrones & More Cowbell

Five Albums That Shaped Me

"Satisfied" from Hamilton

"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra

"Moanin'" by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

Syncopation, Subdivision & The Four Chords

"Let It Go" from Frozen

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

"Dancing Queen" by ABBA

The Beatles, Brubeck, Bond and Beyond

"Thriller" by Michael Jackson

"I Wish" by Stevie Wonder

"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé

"You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon

"Africa" by Toto

Trailer