Award-winning music analysis podcast, The Secret Life of Songs, returns with a new series exploring classic songs from the 1970s and 80s. Hear how the fallout from the disappointed hopes of the 1960s was explored in the work of Sly Stone and Joni Mitchell, how the unearthly new sounds unlocked by radical new music technology was used to express both utopian and dystopian impulses by Giorgio Morode... more
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Of all the pop songs released in the era this series has been looking at, there are few which command the depth of love and affection as Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time'. It brings with it, for many listeners, a powerful weight of nostalgic associati... more
Why do we work? The answer might seem obvious; as teenagers the world over have long been told, the world does not owe you a living, but predictions by economists that technological advances would inevitably lead to shorter working hours have not bee... more
‘When I was little, I really wanted to be a psychiatrist. That's what I always said at school. I had this idea of helping people, I suppose, but I found the idea of people's inner psychology fascinating, particularly in my teens.’ This is Kate Bush, ... more
The 1970s were a period of intensifying fears about the rapid spread of technological complexity in the wake of environmental catastrophes such as the Three Mile Island accident and the popularity of dystopian sci-fi and 'tech-critical' books which w... more
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A guide to listening with your whole body. Such brilliant musical insights. Love this pod!
ABBA’s music is accused of superficiality while being adored by millions even today. Anthony expertly analyses their music, playing and singing illustrative excerpts himself. He demonstrates the subtle musicality in ABBA’s compositions, and reflects too on the messages found in their videos. As ever he relates the style and appeal of a group’s music to the cultural and philosophical milieu in which it was created. They aimed for and achieved commercial success, but Anthony shows how this was ba... more
This is my favourite episode. Have listened many times and always love it.
Well paced accessible & challenging at the same time. Rly interesting to listen to the songs pre and post podcast & see how Anthony’s ‘reading’ changes yr reception. Something to make space for
This is such an intricately written and observed series. There is so much that can be learned from these songs, I love the way that the presenter unpicks the musicology and uses it to look at the life of the singer. It feels like you’re being let into a secret world.
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This award-winning music analysis series offers an in-depth exploration of classic songs from the 1970s and 80s, examining their cultural, social, and technological contexts. With a focus on significant figures and innovations in music, the discussions uncover how these classic tracks reflect the hopes and disappointments of their times, ranging from the unique sounds of Detroit Techno to the polarizing music of ABBA. Host Anthony combines personal storytelling with technical analysis, providing listeners with not only an academic perspective but also a heartfelt appreciation for the emotional depth of the songs covered.
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