Is D Minor The Saddest of All Keys?

Is D Minor The Saddest of All Keys?

Author: Rich Price and Clint Bierman November 2, 2020 Duration: 42:05
This week: it's been said (thanks Nigel) that D Minor is the saddest of all keys. Is that right? Is there a key that is particularly evocative? What makes a song sad? And who's done it best? What genre does it best? With special guest Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast 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.
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What Is The Greatest Record Label? (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:04
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Duration: 40:38
• Intro to the question - 1997 has been called "the year of guilty pleasures" - having produced more than any other year. • What happened in 1997 that created the conditions for so many the guilty pleasures? • Let's Go T…
What Is The Greatest Record Label? (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:15
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What Is The Greatest Song That Doesn't Rhyme? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:25
• Intro - songs almost always rhyme...when they don't, it requires a certain kind of genius to do it in a way that you may have never noticed. • REM • Alanis Morrisette • INXS • The Drifters • Elton John • Willie Nelson…
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Duration: 58:51
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What Is The Greatest Song Under 2 Minutes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:26
Celebrating the great short songs of all-time. • Clint breaks down "Stay" by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs • Rich breaks down some highlights of The Beatles' sub-2 min tracks. • Clint reviews the Paul McCartney show a…
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Duration: 38:02
• On the phenomenon of "tribute acts" and their current popularity. • A discussion of the best tribute band names...from Non Jovi to Near-vana. • A conversation with Monroe Grisman of Petty Theft • A conversation with Br…
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Duration: 54:54
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Who Has The Best Stage Name of All-Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:26
This week, Rich and Clint are talking the best stage names of all-time, from Freddie Mercury to Engelbert Humperdinck (yes, he actually chose that name), Bob Dylan to Sir Mix-A-lot, what goes into picking a stage name an…
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Duration: 23:42
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