D.S. Al Coda

D.S. Al Coda

Author: Zachary Singer August 23, 2021 Duration: 4:38

A quick announcement from In Time: A Music History Podcast. We're on break until September 6th, but we'll be back with our next season shortly. 


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 60

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Podcast Episodes
Popular Culture of the Interwar Years [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:17
There has been a split in music, art, and culture. As Western Art mediums go one way, a new popular culture begins to develop thanks to the advent of the radio. As swing becomes the dominant identity of jazz, the blues a…
The Politics of the Great Depression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:07
How does the Great Depression affect the politics of a nation? In this episode, we look at the political reactions of two nations and see how the greatest economic catastrophe of the century plays a role in setting the w…
War, Peace, and Decadence Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:47
The war has come and gone. Now those that survived it are left to process their experiences. The likes of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Erich Remarque leave us records of the thoughts and minds of their gene…
War Peace and Decadence Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:26
The Great War is over. What remains in the aftermath? How do artists and musicians process their experiences in the conflict? This is the age of Dada, Serialism, Realism and Jazz.
War, Peace, and Decadence Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:10
As Jazz is starting to come into its own, half a world away Arnold Schoenberg is busy redefining Western Art Music. While this is going on, the likes of Kandinsky, Picasso, and Stravinsky are all searching for new forms…
The Forming of the World Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:48
As the Long 19th Century comes to a close, new and powerful ideas begin to upend the sensemaking abilities of the world. The ideas of Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Sigmund Freud all combine to creat…
Forming of the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:40
Gustav Mahler is dead. His passing signifies a transition from one generation of composers to the next and this is where things will get strange. Before we talk about that though, we need to understand how things existed…
Liner Notes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:03
In this introductory episode to In Time: A Music History Podcast, we will discuss some of the general ideas and themes that we will be exploring over the course of this show.
Episode 0: Cover Page [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
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