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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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"Silent All These Years" by Tori Amos

2022/06/17

What if I'm a mermaid?

Three to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew Oliver

2022/06/03

Grab your partner and hit the dance floor, because it's time for some tango.

Strong Solos, Vol. 1

2022/05/20

Kirk breaks down some of his favorite solos, with a highlight on the use of theme and variation.

"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell

2022/05/06

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.

Robot Composers & Horror Music

2022/04/22

Ever wonder what makes some music sound scarier than other music? Same.

The Music of The Legend of Zelda

2022/04/08

Few video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.

Mario Kart & That 'Musical' Sound

2022/03/25

Kirk answers questions about Guns N' Roses, Mario Kart 64, phasers, and what makes a song sound like it's from a musical.

"Just What I Needed" by The Cars

2022/03/11

It's not the perfume that you wear... it's not the ribbons in your hair.... I guess it's just the perfect blend of synths and electric guitars that you bring to every song.

Story of a Session Guitarist, with Andrew Synowiec

2022/02/25

You might not know Andrew Synowiec's name, but chances are you've heard his guitar playing. Heck, chances are you heard his guitar playing this week.

Strong Covers, Vol. 2

2022/02/11

Three different artists! Three different covers! Of songs by one beloved band!

Funky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & Sting

2022/01/28

What do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?

"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon

2022/01/14

White! Whale! Holy! Grail!

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4.9 out of 5

1449 reviews

Mddoak 2022/06/09

I love this podcast!

I’m so glad I found this podcast. The deep dive analysis in these really scratches my music-student-nerd itch. I love listening to the host break down...

bonnieakirk 2022/06/05

Obsessed!

This podcast is amazing! It sometimes makes me laugh out loud, sigh, exclaim in wonder and even cry, it’s so moving. Well done, Kirk! Love it!

carmingular 2022/06/02

Earnest and Endearing and Enlightening

Kirk Hamilton is the Ted Lasso of podcasts. He’s so genuinely into the fun, great, and good of music. It’s refreshing. And I’m getting into stuff I’ve...

Trey Chiles 2022/05/28

Love Strong Songs

Just recently got turned on to Strong Songs by one of my musician friends. Great podcast - I’m currently getting caught up on past episodes Love the...

JohnC18 2022/05/25

A fellow song geek!

Love all types of music, have been a musician for years, and know a bit of theory, production, recording and songwriting. Very cool to have someone mo...

HeynayBill 2022/05/23

Strong show

Love learning about music from Kirk who clearly loves music. Great show.

HARsquad_29 2022/05/18

I love this podcast

What is that makes the sound from disc 11 in the game of Minecraft help me please!!! Thank u

LRJalarned 2022/05/21

Strong Song-ImHooked

Thanks for introducing me to the music of Jeff Buckley, especially “The last Goodbye.” I listen to “Grace “ So haunting, dark and sad. He died too y...

JustaSaxPlayer 2022/05/15

Really loving this podcast

As a fellow musician (fellow sax player) I am really enjoying Kurts perspective and love how he deconstructs and reconstructs the songs with such grea...

zoomcreep 2022/05/11

Such quality

Love ,love the Zelda episode

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