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Sonny Rollins and Max Roach are discussed in this bonus episode. They analyze Max Roach's drum solo and Joshua Redmond's saxophone solo. They also explore Sonny Rollins' impressive saxophone solos and use of ensemble dynamics. In addition, they discuss the album 'Sunny Side Up' and the tenor saxophone battle between Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stit. Sonny Rollins' musical prowess and playful style are highlighted, as well as their admiration for Max Roach's drumming skills.

Weird Al, a musician known for his song parodies, discusses interesting topics such as the differences between his parody of 'Money for Nothing' and the original, the iconic guitar tone in the song, recording sessions and attention to detail in capturing the original sound, his vocal abilities, and songs from Alapalooza album.

Guest Russ Kleiner joins the host to explore the evolution of Clyde Stubblefield's drumming in funk music from 1967 to 1970. They analyze iconic grooves like 'Cold Sweat,' 'I Got the Feeling,' 'Mother Popcorn,' and the heavily sampled beat in 'Funky Drummer'. They discuss Stubblefield's innovative drumming techniques, including ghost notes and displaced snare hits. The impact of Stubblefield's Funky Drummer beat and its influence on music is also explored. The episode ends with a quiz and appreciation for the guest.

Robbie Robertson, musician from The Band, discusses The Last Waltz. They explore the unique elements of their hit song 'Up on Cripple Creek', analyze Rick Danko's emotional performance in 'It Makes No Difference', and delve into guest appearances by Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. They also discuss the band's versatility and their embrace of blues music. The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical context when watching 'The Last Waltz'.

Unique and innovative musical instruments are discussed by guest musicians in this episode. The hosts analyze the piano part in Evanescence's 'Going Under' and explore the use of a dissonant interval in a song. They also discuss the importance of counter melodies in music arrangements. The concept of 'musicians musicians' and the admiration for technical expertise are explored. The impact of loudness in stadium concerts and the need for musicians to protect their hearing is also addressed.

Explore the captivating world of electric guitar solos as Kirk takes a deep dive into the works of Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton. Learn about the Cage System, different positions, and A-flat major chords. Delve into the influence and impact of these guitar legends, their techniques, and styles. Analyze Jimi Hendrix's solo techniques and embrace the joy of contemporary guitar playing. The podcast wraps up with a showcase of personal progress and outro guitar solo.

Explore the music of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the main theme and recurring motifs. Discuss the use of signature instruments like the Urhu and saxophone. Learn about the importance of diagetic music in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Experience a climactic moment and reflections on the emotional journey of the game.

On this bonus episode, originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in 2022, Kirk goes through a few great Legend of Zelda pieces that he didn't manage to get into on last year's Zelda-focused Strong Songs episode. If you want to hear next week's new episode on Tears of the Kingdom early, go become a patron now!FEATURED:"Tears of the Kingdom Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, comp. Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui"Song of Storms," "Dark World/Lorule Theme," "Gerudo Valley," and "The Great Fairy's Fountain" by Koji KondoVarious themes from Crypt of the Necrodancer: Cadence of Hyrule, composed by Danny Baranowski feat Jules Conroy on guitarDr. Pez's Ocarina of Time prog album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDH3g6rRjM8Fantasie-impromptu in C-Sharp" by Frédéric Chopin, 1815, performed by Arthur Rubinstein--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascetti – Joe Laska – Ken Hirsh – Jez – Melanie Andrich – Jenness Gardner – Dave Sharpe – Sami Samhuri – Jeremy Dawson – AccessViolation – Andre Bremer – Dave FloreyOCTOBER 2023 HALF-NOTE PATRONSDent Earl – Carlos Lerner – Misty Haisfield – Abraham Benrubi – Christopher Bruno – Chris Kotarba – Callum Webb – Lynda MacNeil – Dick Morgan – Ben Stein – Susan Green – Sean Murphy – Jake Yumatilla – Alan Brough – Randal Vegter – Go Birds! – Whit Sidener – Robert Granat – Dave Malloy – Nick Galloway – Heather Johnson – John Halpin – Peter Harding – David – Meghan O’Leary – John Bauman – Dax and Dane Huddleston – Martín Salías – Stu Baker – Steve Martino – Dr. Arthur A. Gray – Carolina – Gary Pierce – Matt Baxter – GiantPredatoryMollusk – Luigi Boccia – E. Margaret Warton – Charles McGee – Catherine Clause – Ethan Bauman – KenIsWearingAHat – Jordan Block – Aaron Wade – Jeff Ulm – Jamie – Deebs – Portland Eye Care – Carrie Schneider – Richard Sneddon – Julian Roleff – Doreen Carlson – David McDarby – Wendy Gilchrist – Elliot Rosen – Lisa Turner – Paul Wayper – Bruno Gaeta – Kenneth Jung – Adam Stofsky – Zak Remer – Rishi Sahay – Jason Reitman – Ailie Fraser – Rob Tsuk – Natalie Mistilis – Josh Singer – Phino DeLeon – Amy Lynn Thornsen – Adam W. – Kelli Brockington – Victoria Yu – Brad Clark – Mino Capossela – Steve Paquin – Emma Sklar – Bernard Khoo – Robert Heuer – Matthew Golden – David Noah – Geraldine Butler – Madeleine Mader – Jason Pratt – Abbie Berg – Doug Belew – Dermot Crowley – Achint Srivastava – Ryan Rairigh – Michael Berman – Olivia Bishop – John Gisselquist – Linda Duffy – Bonnie Prinsen – Liz Seger – Eoin de Burca – Kevin Potter – M. Shane Borders – Dallas Hockley – Jason Gerry – Nathan Gouwens – Lauren Reay – Eric Prestemon – Damian Brady – Angela Livingstone – David Friedman – Sarah Sulan – Diane Hughes – Michael Casner – Lowell Meyer – Stephen Tsoneff – Wen – Geoff Golden – Rob F. – Pascal Rueger – Randy Souza – Clare Holberton – Diane Turner – Tom Coleman – Mark Perry – Dhu Wik – Mel – Eric Helm – Jonathan Daniels – Michael Flaherty – Jarrod Schindler – Caro Field – Michael Bochner – Naomi Watson – David Cushman – Alexander – Chris K. – Gavin Doig – Sam Fenn – Tanner Morton – AJ Schuster – Jennifer Bush – David Stroud – Amanda Furlotti – Andrew Baker – Jules Bailey – Andrew Fair – L. B. Morse – Bill Thornton – Brian Amoebas – Brett Douville – Jeffrey Olson – Matt Betzel – Nate from Kalamazoo – Melanie Stivers – Richard Toller – Alexander Polson – Earl Lozada – Justin McElroy – Arjun Sharma – James Johnson – Kevin Morrell – Colin Hodo --------------------💃STRONG SONGS LIVE!🕺July 11, 2026 | Portland, ORBuy Tickets Here----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Patreon | One-Time Donation🏠 HOMEPAGE👚 MERCH💬 DISCORD SERVER📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTER🎸 KIRK'S GEAR & INSTRUMENTS🎶 KIRK'S MUSIC📷 KIRK’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram | YouTube | Bluesky🎧 EVERY STRONG SONG:Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music🎨 SHOW ART:Tom Deja, Bossman Graphics

The podcast explores Belle & Sebastian's 'The Girl Doesn't Get It', discussing its chord progression and key changes. They analyze the bass lines and the impact of key changes, while praising the song's unique direction and guitar solo's chord progression.

Learn about the four main electric guitars: Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul, and Gibson 335. Explore the versatility of the 335 and its use in different genres like rock, metal, and even mimicking acoustic sound. Discover how the 335 excels in handling distortion and creating a distinctive sound. Hear about iconic players and bands, such as Queens of the Stone Age, who use the 335 for their signature sound. Stay tuned for future episodes and support the show by becoming a patron.