How Do You Write A Great Set List?

How Do You Write A Great Set List?

Author: Rich Price and Clint Bierman September 15, 2021 Duration: 39:46
All things being equal, the thing that can make or break an evening of music...is the set list. This week, Rich and Clint explore the art and science of making a set list and how bands come at it in different ways. With special guests Brian Chartrand and Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever found yourself in a late-night argument about whether a guitar solo was technically brilliant or just self-indulgent, or if a beloved classic is actually overrated? You're not alone. The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans lives in those wonderfully contentious spaces. Hosts Rich Price and Clint Bierman, with a mix of genuine curiosity and good-natured humor, dive into the debates that music lovers have had for decades, the kind that never seem to get a definitive answer. They don't just rehash old opinions; they bring in friends, musicians, and genuine experts to add depth, history, and sometimes a completely unexpected perspective to the conversation. Each episode of this podcast feels like joining a smart, funny conversation among friends who are as passionate about the nuances of a chord progression as they are about the cultural impact of a band. It’s for anyone who’s ever passionately defended a genre, questioned a lyric, or wondered why a particular artist divides a room. Listen for thoughtful analysis, plenty of laughs, and the joyful pursuit of settling music's great mysteries, even if just for the length of an episode. This is part of the Pantheon Podcasts network.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans
Podcast Episodes
What Is The Greatest Instruction Song? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:44
This week, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs that offer the listener instructions - "you've got to know when to hold them...", "step out the back, Jack!" The songs that don't just put us in a particular frame of mind bu…
What Is The Greatest Song Outside of 4/4 Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
This week, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs written outside of 4/4. Most songs in popular music are in 4/4, but occasionally songwriters venture outside of what's familiar to our ears, and the odd time signature is…
What Is The Greatest Country Music Pun of All-Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the great puns in country music. Why does country music gravitate towards word play more than any other genre and what are the best examples? Puns are easy to disdain, but everyo…
What Is The Best Sing Along Song of All-Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:05
In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great sing-along songs. When there's an acoustic guitar, a campfire, and an appetite for a big sing-along...which songs are you choosing? The question came from Waldron of Thei…
What Is The Best Whistling In A Song? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:05
This week, Rich and Clint take a suggestion from a listener in the UK - thanks Laraine! - and tackle this age old question - what's the best whistling in a song? Whistling a melody over a solo is a rarely used move in re…
What Songs Do You Want Played On Your Deathbed? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:59
This week, Rich and Clint discuss songs to be played during the final moments (deathbed) or at your funeral. When you've reached the end of the road - hopefully, many years from now - are there specific songs that you'd…
What Song Feels Like A Warm Bath? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:59
In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs that also "feel" great, the ones that, as TAOQ's guest Kelli O'Hara says, are like "medicine for the soul." These songs envelope you like a warm bath. The guys disc…
What Is The Best Day Of The Week In Music? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:01
In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the great songs that mention a day of the week — there are lots of them — and answer the age old question: what is the BEST day of the week in music? From "Manic Monday" through…
What Is The Greatest Wordless Chorus Of All-Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs without words in the choruses. The Age Old Question has celebrated great lyrics in previous episodes - this episode is about the songs that don't need lyrics at all…
Was Music Better "Back In The Day?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:09
In this episode, Rich and Clint ask the age old question that every generation asks...what's up with the music today? And was it better "back in the day?" With the help of Brian and Greg from The Sweet Remains, Josh Pand…