Fundamental Frequencies: Recent Episodes
Emma and Anna
This is the show where we interview friends to hear about the music that has shaped them. Join us to learn about the frequencies that are the most fundamental to our guests, and perhaps discover some of your own fundamental frequencies along the way.
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. In this episode, Emma’s mom, Stacie, shares her five fundamental frequencies, each of which are a defining song from a decade of her life. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna’s Honorable Mention - Oceansize by Oh Wonder
Emma’s Honorable Mention - It Would Be You by Ben Rector
Stacie’s Fundamental Frequencies:
-Let There Be Peace on Earth
-Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
-Angel by Sarah McLachlan
-Love at the Five and Dime by Nanci Griffith
-Wild World by Drew Holcomb
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. In this episode, Anna’s mom, Jennifer, talks about her most influential bops and the special people in her life that the songs remind her of. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna’s Honorable Mention - Popular from Wicked
Emma’s Honorable Mention - Champagne Night by Madeline Merlo and performed by Lady A
Jennifer's Fundamental Frequencies:
-Old Paint by Linda Ronstadt
-Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
-Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel
-Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
-I'm Alright by Jo Dee Messina
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. We bond over jamming to music in the car, how much we love Songland, the confusion of genre labels, and much more. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna’s Honorable Mention - Soldier Poet King by The Oh Hellos
Emma’s Honorable Mention - Grow Into Love by Half Moon Run
Jacey’s Fundamental Frequencies:
-Telegraph Road by Dire Straights
-Graceland by Paul Simon
-Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet by Fall Out Boy
-Brave Young Man by Jared and the Mill
-Out on the Town by Fun.
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. As a composer, choir director, and music educator, John has connected with music on many levels. In this episode, we explore his relationship with his own pieces and influential works of others. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Emma’s Honorable Mention - Searching for the Truth by Katie Pruitt
Anna’s Honorable Mention - Kintsugi by Gabrielle Aplin
John’s Fundamental Frequencies:
-American Tune by Paul Simon
-THE KÖLN CONCERT by Keith Jarrett
-To The Hands by Caroline Shaw performed by The Grinnell Singers
-When Sunny Gets Blue by Marvin Fisher and Jack Segal performed by John Rommereim
-Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
In this episode, we chat with Noah, reminisce about childhood, reflect on nostalgia, and go on many entertaining tangents. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Emma’s Honorable Mention - Asking the Aspens by Kathleen
Anna’s Honorable Mention - While You Count Sheep by Jon Bellion
Noah’s Fundamental Frequencies:
-Zemer Attic/Tanz Tanz Yiddelach by 3 Leg Torso
-Fight Test by The Flaming Lips
-No Love by Eminem and Lil Wayne
-Our Love by Judah & the Lion
-Wonderful by Burna Boy
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. We explore the broad range of music that is meaningful to Declan. As a singer himself, he talks about a few of these pieces from the perspective of the performer. All of these songs are tied to influential moments that Declan recounts in this episode. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Emma's Honorable Mention - Together by for King and Country
Anna's Honorable Mention - A Couple Things by Kate Bollinger
Declan's Fundamental Frequencies:
-Asimbonanga - Zulu South African song performed by Chicago Children's Choir and Children of Uganda
-Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
-715 - CR∑∑KS by Bon Iver
-Слово пацана by Макс Корж
-Hallelujah performed by Chicago Children's Choir
In this episode, we hear from Arsema about her dedication to music and the growth of her artistic expression through poetry. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna's Honorable Mention - Honey + Tea by Mōzi
Emma's Honorable Mention - Living Room Floor by Sammie Rae
Arsema's Fundamental Frequencies:
-Kiss Me Thru the Phone by Soulja Boy and Sammie
-Stronger by Kanye West
-Poetic Justice by Kendrick Lamar and Drake
-blkjuptr by Smino
-Girl by The Internet and KAYTRANADA
This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. We talk to Andrew about his five quintessential songs. Join us as he reflects on the music, people, and experiences that have shaped him. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna’s Honorable Mention - Down by Marian Hill
Emma’s Honorable Mention - The Call by Regina Spektor
Andrew’s Fundamental Frequencies:
-Kids by MGMT
-Bukowski by Modest Mouse
-Fourth of July by Sufjan Stevens
-Black and White by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
-Girls by Girl in Red
In this first episode of Fundamental Frequencies, Anna and Emma dig into the songs that have helped them through quarantine. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:
Anna's Honorable Mention - decide to be happy by MisterWives
Emma's Honorable Mention - Never the 1 by ROSIE
Anna's Fundamental Frequencies:
-Don't You Worry by Oh Wonder
-Cold (feat. Sia) by Leslie Odom Jr.
-Santa's Real by Sasha Sloan
Emma's Fundamental Frequencies:
-Silhouettes by Colony House
-Banks by NEEDTOBREATHE
-Sun's Gonna Shine by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell