Everyone's Special and No One Is: Recent Episodes
Martin Chiesl
A podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. Hosted by Martin Chiesl, a songwriter/producer/royalties-coordinator.
Martin provides an update on his mom's trip climbing Mt. Denali in Alaska! He also shares some deleted scenes from interviews from the "Synthesized!" series featuring Tanner Colpitts, his dad, and his stepfather.
Martin shares the backstory behind a song that took years in the making--although ultimately it was never released. This episode is the first time the song is available to the public!
Martin talks about his thoughts on finding a life partner and how his future plans have changed over the years... This is a follow-up last week's episode about aromanticism.
Martin provides an update on his experiences with being aromantic and asexual, exploring the aromanticism side and what that means in terms of everyday life.
DISCLAIMER: I can only speak from my own personal experience. I am not an expert in aromanticism or asexuality. Please do not use my experiences as a stand-in for the asexual and aromantic communities at large. We are a diverse group with a wide variety of experiences!
Martin shares why he enjoys collecting vinyl records and CDs, and how his listening preferences have shifted over the years. There is also a mental health update, following up since last week's episode.
Martin gives a recap on what he's been up to since last year, covering a range of topics including music, work, the 'Synthesized!' series, and mental health.
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Just a few mental health resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
US National Crisis hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/depression-test
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
In celebration of the 100th episode of Everyone's Special and No One Is, Martin invites his friend Tanner Colpitts back to the podcast to talk about their shared love for the band Rush, and how they integrated synthesizers with a classic progressive rock style.
From the Minimoog synthesizer on their album "A Farewell to Kings" in 1978, to more complex polyphonic synthesizers throughout the 1980s, Martin and Tanner track the evolution of the band's style across 10 years' worth of their discography.
In the final episode of "Synthesized!", Martin and his Mom talk about the rise of MTV, as well as Whitney Houston's record-breaking career as an artist.
Episode 8 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_CenV0c-O7IMXThvkicfJC8nCp2U1P-/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist: Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=670445d0be834c12
How did pop music turn electronic in the 80s? Martin and his Mom discuss The Human League, Eurythmics, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, and other British Synth-Pop bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Episode 7 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pU0_LNxL67YYKXpZS5S_8XQhGyTx_eLL/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
Martin and his Mom reminisce about classic disco music from the 70s, as well as the disco revival of the 2020s.
Episode 6 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CheBQpN-In7YPRCBz32wVIWSNAk6zi2/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
Martin takes his Mom on a trip to Guitar Center (a music retail store) to teach her how to play the Minimoog synthesizer!
Also covered in this episode: What synthesizer was used by Elton John, The Who, and the sound designer for the Star Wars movies?
Episode 5 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1saCFC8vKXTN2gW3f2xnorISCkA3OYxHO/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
Martin and his Mom discuss how The Beatles used the Moog Synthesizer on their album Abbey Road (1969), as well as the impact of the electronic-crossover album 'Switched-On Bach' by Wendy Carlos (1968).
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Episode 4 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aITv8uSBAqgFBGTdzg394i3PM9qQlWRp/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
Martin and his mom continue their exploration through the history of electronic music, covering the development of the Moog synthesizer and how it was adopted by several acid rock bands.
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Episode 3 Resources (PDF):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VhPywDYxgpQNKHdBcTiXgx7_2mfyTWm_/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
In the second episode of "Synthesized!", Martin and his mom continue their exploration of the early origins of electronic music, starting with the soundtrack of the 1956 sci-fi movie 'Forbidden Planet'. Also discussed in this episode is one of the earliest modular synthesizers, the Buchla Music Box, which was developed in 1965.
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Episode 2 Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ejx6Vh-8rbuhZLnbpV17rl7ZP9B-tKi7/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
In the first episode of "Synthesized!", Martin and his mom discuss trends in popular music during the 70s and the 80s, as well as some of the earliest electronic music instruments.
Episode 1 Resources Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JqUdXtLMDZZpCQeM3w_mHCi-EAiHx8pz/view?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist -- Synthesized: Synth-Pop From The Beatles to Whitney Houston
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dcW7urRy02DPxC1HzLNfh?si=8695c2299454440a
"Synthesized! Synth-Pop from The Beatles to WhitneyHouston" is a new mini-series about the history of electronic music and synthesizers. Episodes will come out on Saturdays starting 2/24/24!
Just to be clear -- we're not going anywhere! This is still a part of Everyone's Special and No One Is.
Martin's mom joins the podcast to reflect back on two years' worth of episodes, including discussing the future of the podcast. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Are some people's brains wired to learn music faster than others? Martin's brother joins the podcast to help explain how one study measured the effects of music lessons in the brain. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Continuing from the first part, Martin attempts to answer the question "Are some musicians naturally more talented than others?" What does the research say on this topic? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Lauren Denemark and Andrew Weaver of Triple Threat Supervision join the podcast to share their work clearing the music for 'PURPLE BEATZ', a new drama film featuring drum and bass music. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
How many artists on Spotify are able to make an income of $50k per year or greater from their streams? How many songs have under 1,000 streams? And how does all of this relate to Charlie The Unicorn? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Continuing the story from episode #80 (Alternate Reality, part 1), Martin tries to imagine how he would survive living in Los Angeles. Dealing with high rent prices, chaotic roommate situations, and part-time jobs..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares some updates on the podcast, including upcoming episodes and future music coming out.
What are the most common elements of pop songs? How has this "formula" changed over time? In this episode, we get into some surprising statistics about popular music. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin's friend and co-worker Jill Reda joins the podcast to talk about why she became a vegan, and what it looks like to live a vegan lifestyle. .... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin walks through the process of recording and producing an electro swing song from start to finish. ….. Everyone’s Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Frankie Diez returns to the podcast to talk about the YouTube Content ID system, and how music is monetized on the platform. // DISCLAIMER: We are not speaking on behalf of YouTube, music publishers, or any other company. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice. We are not experts, and we are definitely not lawyers. // Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
As an asexual person, would I ever consider having sex? -- To celebrate Ace Week (aka Asexual Awareness Week), I'm revisiting the topic of asexuality and aromanticism, giving an update on what has happened in my life since last year's Ace Week episode. // DISCLAIMER: My experiences should not be taken to be representative of the entire asexual community. As with any other sexuality, everyone's experiences are different. ............. Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or obscure topics related to music and also pride.
Martin went camping recently and had a very frightening encounter with a large animal.... Also this episode includes updates on destroying a guitar, going to the renaissance festival, and packing up childhood memories. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Less than 30 minutes after skydiving for the first time, Martin talks with his family about his experience. Was it fun? Was it scary? Was it worth it? ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin imagines an alternate universe in which he moved to LA after graduating college. What would have turned out differently? What would have been the same? ......... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to muisc.
Experimental music ranges from mild to utterly insane ... Martin makes a song using only mundane sounds from his kitchen, such as chopping onions and running water in the sink. Also there's a song combining seven different genres. Also there's a song in multiple languages. Get excited for the craziness. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his dad talk about the movie 'The Martian' (the classic 2015 sci-fi film featuring Matt Damon). How does the movie differ from the book it was based on? What are some key takeaways from the story that can be applied to everyday life? .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. And sometimes movies too.
Martin shares his process for producing the background music used in episode #76 ("Does time exist?"), and shares some observations about podcast music in general. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Does time exist or is it just an illusion? Why does it seem like time passes more quickly as we get older? And how can we stop that from happening? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin makes some super-distorted hyperpop songs and talks through the production process. But anyway what is hyperpop? What characterizes hyperpop music? Martin talks about artists like Charli XCX and 100 Gecs and tries to emulate the essence of the genre. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin compares his experiences with a professional mastering engineer to using online auto-mastering services (such as CloudBounce and LANDR). What is the difference between volume and loudness? And does mastering even matter now that loudness is being normalized on streaming services? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Genres and sub-genres of EDM music can get pretty confusing… In this episode, Martin talks about House music and how it is different from other styles of EDM. Then he attempts to produce music in the style of Progressive House. …. Everyone’s Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his friend Liam geek out about the time signatures in certain songs (including examples from: Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rush, and Tyler The Creator). Why would you write a song in a weird time signature? How does it affect the listener's experience of the music? Martin and Liam ask questions and discuss the answers. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin tries his hand at producing Lofi Hip Hop beats, sharing his process and production tricks. This episode is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin reflects back on episode 28 ("My Story: The PRESENT"), and how his life has changed within the year since it was recorded. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
What is the most iconic, legendary song to play at a wedding? Martin walks through his mother's wedding playlist and comments on the merits of each song. FEATURING a special surprise guest appearance ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
It's time to close your eyes, put your feet up, and get transported to a moment in time. Well, actually, several moments in time. Today we are listening to recordings of musical and non-musical snapshots from a music festival. And also, of course, recordings from a pride parade. Because why not?
Martin interviews his friend Beck (@freakinthemomjeans) about artist management, podcasting, poetry, and what it's like to be non-binary. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and also pride.
Rafael ("Raf") Gomez, Synch Clearance Assistant at Kobalt Music, talks about the world of synch, some of his favorite music placements in film and TV, and advice on getting involved in the industry. Raf and Martin also discuss pride-related topics: Should you put your pronouns in your work signature? Which rainbow flag is the best? How can you support your LGBTQ+ friends? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin is joined by his friend John Leppik to talk about writing his novel, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and what it's like to be demi-bisexual. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his friend Frankie talk about pride in music lyrics and genres, and dealing with issues related to homophobia and heteronormativity in the music industry. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
How can you network while still staying genuine? How many Grammy "Song of the Year" songs are about love? How can you manage your time with a long commute and a full-time job? .... This episode is a compilation of a few deleted scenes from previous episodes. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Do you ever get chills while watching movies? What about TV shows? Or reading a book? .... This is a deleted scene from Martin talking with his friend Bobby about chills back from episode #7. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Now that we can listen to virtually any song at any time, how has that changed the way we consume and think about music? ... This is a deleted scene from episode #39 with Tanner Colpitts and Kate Schumann. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
If you were traveling to another continent and could only bring one musical instrument with you, what would you bring? If you were hiring a new employee for an imaginary company, what interview questions would you ask? ... The podcast is taking a break during the month of May, but there will still be weekly releases with bonus content. ....... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares updates about moving across town, and also tries to explain why it's just really hard to send a particular text. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
How do you know when your song is finished?? As songwriters, so often we get stuck in the mindset of thinking "I could always make this better." ... This is the last episode in The Long Haul miniseries, where Martin talks about finishing his song "I Thought I Knew What I Wanted." .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin reflects on how his voice has developed throughout the years, through vocal lessons, getting nasal surgery, and later intentionally trying to reduce his Minnesotan accent, and finally up to present insecurities. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In this episode, we dive head first into rhyme theory: Are perfect rhymes actually better than slant rhymes? Can studying phonetics help your understanding of rhymes? And just how popular is RhymeZone.com? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Why use a kick drum sample that someone else recorded when you can create your own? Sound design can be an extremely useful tool for music producers, under the right circumstances. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
What comes first? Music or Lyrics? Although it may seem like a simple question, it gets progressively more complex--and also more frustrating. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
The song idea - that initial spark - is critical to the songwriting process. Without a good idea, you will not have a good song. So how do you come up with ideas? And what happens when you feel like you've run dry of new ideas? .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In the final episode of the "Credits Amended" miniseries, Martin discusses the broader impact of copyright infringement lawsuits on the music industry. // DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this episode should be treated as legal advice. Large parts of this episode are based on informal research or just speculation. Take everything with a grain of salt. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin interviews Addie Smith (they/them) and Bobby Rethwish (he/him) about their involvement in Crash Dance Productions, a dance company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music (or in this case, also dance).
Martin thinks out loud about why he doesn't enjoy watching music competition shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent," "American Idol," etc.
In lieu of a more polished episode, Martin shares an update on things going on in his life recently.
Martin interviews Jon Lee about the five-year process of directing his first feature-length film, "Love is Life," which will be released on Monday, February 14th. ....... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. Or in this case, related to movies.
Martin and his friend Abigayle Kompst talk about their work on an upcoming film, "Love is Life", discussing their involvement in writing and producing the songs for the soundtrack. "Love is Life" is directed by Jon Lee, and it will be released to streaming platforms on Valentine's Day, February 14th. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In 2015, Robin Thicke and Pharrell went to court against the Marvin Gaye estate for their song "Blurred Lines," which allegedly sounded too similar to "Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye. The verdict remains one of the most controversial musical plagiarism outcomes in history. This episode is a deep dive into the case, including musical audio excerpts and comparisons. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In 2015, "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith was accused of copying the melody from "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty. Why did this happen, how did this happen, and SHOULD it have happened? "Credits Amended" is a mini-series about songs that supposedly steal elements from other songs. Next week: Blurred Lines. ........ Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares his experiences learning music theory in class and piano lessons, including sharing some live demonstrations on the piano. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
One year ago, Martin recorded himself asking a series of questions to his future self. Now he is answering those questions, engaging in a conversation with himself from the past. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin reflects on some of his favorite memories and experiences from 2021 and compares them to 2020. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Abbi Love shares her story moving from a small town to Nashville, going to college during a pandemic, and overcoming adversity in spite of difficult (and sometimes painful) circumstances. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Life is about more than just music, right? Martin shares stories about some of his personal hobbies, his brother's skydiving hobby, and also some interesting celebrity hobbies. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the holidays, Martin reflects on being grateful for making music, listening to music, working in the music business, and more. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
R.E.N, an R&B artist, joins the podcast to talk about all things social media, co-writing versus solo writing, Nashville versus LA, and the importance of finding your people. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Sometimes a sound recording can capture the emotional essence of a moment far better than a photograph. A photograph is just a frozen image in time, but a sound recording actually carries a sense of movement, of what was HAPPENING at that time. Martin shares some of his favorite ambient sound recordings from the past few years. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin compares methods that musicians use to get more streams, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And of course, does it even matter? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Blimpee, a hyperpop artist, joins the podcast to share the intersection between his religious experiences and songwriting. Blimpee and Martin also have a live Halloween-themed songwriting session. 👻🎃👻 ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
In honor of Ace Week (formerly known as "Asexual Awareness Week"), Martin talks about the experiences that have shaped his identity. \\\ DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert in sexual identities; all I can do is speak from my own experience. If you want to learn more on this topic, please refer to asexuality.org for more helpful information and resources.
Tanner Colpitts and Kate Schumann join the podcast to talk about Ayn Rand's book "The Romantic Manifesto" and how it relates to the philosophy of music. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin re-reads some essays that he wrote back when he was a senior in high school, for his Creative Writing class. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Jeremy Nabaa joins the podcast to talk about playing in marching band, composition for band, and playing the euphonium (along with other brass instruments). He also gives advice to Martin about how to chill out a bit. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
"The Cookie Problem" is involved in every choice that songwriters, producers, and composers make when creating music. Martin presents this analogy in the form of a multi-layered story. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Ava Frazier, pop singer-songwriter, joins the podcast to talk about hooks, internal rhymes, sense imagery, feedback and revisions... getting very IN DEPTH. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Lyrics can be simple, complex, personal, fictional.... There are so many different ways that lyrics work in different genres of music, and I have lots of unanswered questions about them. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares a new perspective on his past relationship with playing bass. Plus, a special surprise guest joins the podcast for a brief moment. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Music can help us relax ... take a deep breath ... pause ... and then help us move forward. Martin shares his own experiences of listening to music for the purpose of relaxing, as well as discussing a research experiment about this topic. /// EDIT: Throughout this episode, the song "Moonlight" by Coldplay is repeatedly mentioned. This was a mistake--I was actually thinking about the song "Midnight" by Coldplay. I'm sorry if this is offensive to any hardcore Coldplay fans in the audience.
Martin talks about how his music listening habits have changed over the years. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his friend Tanner Colpitts (bassist, metallurgist) discuss their thoughts about Ayn Rand, comparing experiences with reading her books and how they affected each other's personal development. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin encounters a strange creature in the wild and decides to turn it into a synthesizer. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
The final episode in the "My Story" series, Martin gets vulnerable about his thoughts & insecurities about making music in the present. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his dad talk about the movie The Incredibles and how it relates to the title of this podcast, inherited talent versus acquired skill, and confidence versus humility. . .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin talks about writing & producing his album "Work From Home," showing early drafts of the songs and how they evolved. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin reflects on key moments from 2020, from meeting the songwriters behind the Frozen movies--to trimming palm tree leaves in San Diego--to building a snowman in Minnesota. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin talks about writing and performing comedy songs, as well as the early origins of his sense of humor. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. the origin story of the podcast is revealed in this episode
Martin plays examples of the music that he produced from fifth grade through college, explaining how his relationship with production evolved throughout the years. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, controversial, and/or misunderstood topics related to music.
Sam Enochs (@saminochs) talks about drumming, producing, sound design, and comparisons between grooves in different genres. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares some of his co-writing experiences, and how they shaped his personal development as a songwriter. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Will Gilmore (aka DISC 2) joins the podcast to talk about how music has shaped his identity. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
A few years ago, Martin had an emotional conversation with his friend Autumn Buysse about songwriting. Fortunately, that conversation was recorded. Now, in the present, Martin reflects back on this conversation and how it caused him to question everything he thought he knew about songwriting. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
"Melodic math" describes an extremely analytical approach to songwriting. Martin shares how he developed his own method of melodic math and incorporated it into his melody-writing process, to varying degrees of success. ..... The two books discussed in this episode are "The Song Machine: Inside The Hit Factory" by John Seabrook and "The Sense of Music" by Victor Zuckerkandl. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Why are so many songs about romantic relationships? Kate Cosentino, artist-songwriter, joins the pod to help answer this question, as well as share her experience writing both romantic and non-romantic songs. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ....... Citation for journal article: Christenson PG, de Haan-Rietdijk S, Roberts DF, ter Bogt TFM. What has America been singing about? Trends in themes in the U.S. top-40 songs: 1960–2010. Psychology of Music. 2019;47(2):194-212.
Martin talks about applying to get into the songwriting program at Belmont University over and over and over again ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin shares his story of searching for colleges that offered majors in songwriting, and then applying to those schools by submitting original songs. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Janna Jamison (alt-pop artist) and Martin talk about their opinions on the 2021 Grammy Awards: Is Beyoncé overrated? Did Taylor Swift deserve to win Album of the Year? How did the 2021 awards handle issues of racial representation and diversity? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ..... EDIT: Beyoncé has the most Grammy awards out of any female artist.
What is the meaning of ice? Is ice really just frozen water? How does the nature of the frozen substance affect the individual's relationship to the experience with the ice? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast that is abbreviated to ESANOIS, because it looks more visually appealing in my opinion than ESANOI (which would technically be correct).
Martin explains how he once spent 350 hours writing a song, describing that process step-by-step. DISCLAIMER: I do not recommend this songwriting method. It was highly inefficient, and I do not use it anymore. The purpose of sharing this story is just to reflect on my own personal journey. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Liam Salziger (composer/producer) joins the podcast to talk about MELODY. Liam and Martin experiment with creating melodies on the spot, and discuss the source of their melodic ideas. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. ..... Lyrics: Where is all this coming from / Is it deep within my mind / Or little fragments here and there / That I collected over time?
Martin shares the story of how his life transformed after he made the choice to focus on songwriting instead of performing. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin gets vulnerable about the decisions he made on January 1st, 2016. .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Shir talks about her experience in pop co-writing sessions, meeting with publishers, networking, and what it means to be an artist versus a topliner. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his mom have a heart-to-heart conversation about the time he declared that he was going to quit high school in order to pursue a career in music. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.
Martin and his friend Bobby Rethwish talk about getting chills while listening to music, exploring what causes them to feel chills, and why this all matters. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of being a musician.
Martin talks about using live looping in his solo performances during high school, and how his music was affected by reading philosophy & time management books. .... My new song with Abbi Love is out now! Stream "No Man's Land" here: https://smarturl.it/5m1bjs .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
Janna Jamison, an alt-pop artist, joins Martin in a candid conversation about their opinions on The Grammy Awards. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician. ... Videos created by the Recording Academy about the Grammy voting process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrdvjhpbyRc&t=53s ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxbx7CFCx8E&t=16s
McCall, a pop/electronica artist-songwriter, shares her experience of living in Los Angeles for almost five years. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
Martin and his lifelong friend Bobby Rethwish tell their story of playing in a rock band together during middle school. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
What do we mean when we say that a song is "good"? In this episode, Martin proposes his theory for determining whether a song is "good" or not. ... Everyone's Special and No One Is is podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music and the life of a musician.
Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast exploring what it means to be a musician, covering topics that are somewhat obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial. It is hosted by Martin Chiesl, a songwriter/producer/royalties-coordinator.