Caroling, Caroling
It's Christmas time, so we thought that we'd do a quick jump into the history of the Christmas carol. Until next year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at In Time: A Music History Podcast.
In Time: A Music History Podcast
Zachary Singer hosts In Time: A Music History Podcast, a series dedicated to the stories woven into the soundtracks of our lives. This isn't just a chronological list of facts or a dry analysis of theory. Instead, each episode digs into how a particular piece of music, artist, or movement was fundamentally shaped by the events, technologies, and social currents surrounding it. You'll hear familiar songs in a completely new way, understanding the political unrest that fueled a protest anthem, the technological breakthrough that created an iconic synth sound, or the personal struggle behind a timeless lyric. The podcast operates on the idea that music doesn't exist in a vacuum; it's a living reaction to and a reflection of its moment. By placing these works back into their original context, the series reveals the deeper connections between the notes we hum and the world that composed them. Tune in for thoughtful, narrative-driven explorations that go far beyond the biography, offering a richer appreciation for why certain melodies continue to resonate across decades. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the real story behind the music.
Episodes
The 20th Century Explosion
When does music become modern? What is the difference between modern and contemporary music? What trends exist in the landscape of 20th century art? All that and more in the final episode of In Time: A Music History Podc…
The Birth of Modern Music
What happens when the Western Tonal System that stood for four hundred years collapses? Well, Jazz takes over. This week, the end of one art form gives way to the rise of another.
Romantic Notions of Progress
The late Romantic era sees an explosion of technological progress, but with that shift comes a change in what it means to not only be an artist, but what it means to be human as well. With each new revolution, comes a fu…
In The Shadow of Giants
The start of the 19th Century is the age of giants. In politics, art, literature, and music this age is defined by its large number of creative forces, who shape not just their age but our own as well.
Playing With the Beat (Not Behind it)
An Announcement from In Time: A Music History Podcast regarding the future of this season, and our plans after our current series wraps up.
Classically Enlightened
The Enlightenment provides some of the most unified artistic visions in our shared history. The irony of this is that while unified, the art, music, and philosophy of the age is not a reflection of the world that birthed…
Baroquen Ideals
The modern world begins here. Science, reason, political liberalism, and modern sounding music all add together to turn this era into the first one in which we can truly call our world.
Creation and Reformation
Beneath the veneer of the Renaissance, a movement of reform and destruction was occurring. Martin Luther's Reformation, while intended to merely change church practices and reinvigorate the doctrine itself turned into a…
Rebirth
The Renaissance is the first period of time in which we can truly see ourselves in history. This week, Zach explores the major artistic, philosophical, and musical developments that helped turn this period into the first…
