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What do Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, José Feliciano, and René Marie have in common? They all performed renditions of the National Anthem that sparked controversy and conversation. Tomorrow on Hand Me Sounds, we're surve
What do Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, José Feliciano, and René Marie have in common? They all performed renditions of the National Anthem that sparked controversy and conversation. Tomorrow on Hand Me Sounds, we're surveying 5 controversial renditions of The National Anthem by artists of color. To get there, we'll unpack the origins of Francis Scott Key's original poem, visit a variety of sporting events plus an iconic festival, and even draw some sobering parallels to our current state of democracy. Join us on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! #nationalanthem #whitneyhouston #jimihendrix #musichistory #americanhistory
Should artists get sued and have to pay royalties when they borrow melodies from others? Whether you agree or not, there’s no denying the thrill of comparing two different songs to determine if a “theft” has occurred. Join us fo
Should artists get sued and have to pay royalties when they borrow melodies from others? Whether you agree or not, there’s no denying the thrill of comparing two different songs to determine if a “theft” has occurred. Join us for today’s Backroom Breakdown, where I rank 5 of the most ridiculous calls for royalties in modern pop history. #podcast #lawsuit #peppapig #oliviarodrigo #musichistory
In 2016, the family of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" sued Ed Sheeran, alleging that "the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic compositions of Sheeran's song were substantially and/or strikingly similar to the drum composition of Gaye's'. It was dismissed, but in 2018, Sheeran was again sued for $100 million in damages by owners of one-third of the copyright to "Let's Get It On." This week on Hand Me Sounds, we're unpacking the drama behind this and a few more major copyright cases that rocked the music industry. Listen on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts! #edsheeran #marvingaye #copyright #music #podcast #history #lawsuit
This week, we're diving into the wild world of copyright infringement cases that rocked the music world while asking the question, does it even matter if two songs sound alike? I know my answer, what's yours? Let me know in the comments, and tune in
This week, we're diving into the wild world of copyright infringement cases that rocked the music world while asking the question, does it even matter if two songs sound alike? I know my answer, what's yours? Let me know in the comments, and tune in for an episode full of juicy legal drama. #copyright #music #lawsuit #royalties #edsheeran #marvingaye #georgeharrison #blurredlines
Bonus Episode OUT NOW! This week, we're talking about the infamous Porgy of Porgy and Bess, or at least, when the song about loving him is sung by Black women and the subtext that leaks out of it. Join us for our first BackRoom BreakDown wherever you get your podcasts! #summertime #podcast #music #coversong #billieholiday #ninasimone #whitneyhouston #charleston #blackhistory #opera
Enjoyed last week's episode? Join us for our 1st BackRoom BreakDown: a bi-weekly companion to our main topic. Coming off of our "Summertime" analysis we are taking a look at other notable compositions by George Gershwin recorded by Black m
Enjoyed last week's episode? Join us for our 1st BackRoom BreakDown: a bi-weekly companion to our main topic. Coming off of our "Summertime" analysis we are taking a look at other notable compositions by George Gershwin recorded by Black musicians - particularly "I Loves You Porgy" covered by the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Whitney Houston. Tune in NOW wherever you get your podcasts! #music #thrifting #whitneyhouston #ninasimone #coversong #showtunes
♪ Summertime, and the living is easy Fish are jumping, and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin' So hush little baby, don't you cry ♫ Hundreds of voices, endless possibilities, one iconic refrain. Want to learn the history behind the most covered standard of all time? Episode one of Hand Me Sounds, 101 Years of Summertime, is out now wherever you get your podcasts! #summertime #podcast #music #coversong #billieholiday #janisjoplin #charleston #lanadelrey #blackhistory #opera
NEXT WEEK! Join us for our grand opening where we unpack our first item for sale: George Gershwin's "Summertime" originally composed for the opera Porgy and Bess. Since its 1935 debut, the song has gone on to become the most covered compo
NEXT WEEK! Join us for our grand opening where we unpack our first item for sale: George Gershwin's "Summertime" originally composed for the opera Porgy and Bess. Since its 1935 debut, the song has gone on to become the most covered composition of all time through a legacy of artists across a variety of eras, genres and countries! But, the story behind its inspiration is much more complex and racially motivated than you may expect. My favorite version is by Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin because of how it combines the vocal arrangement of the incomparable Mahalia Jackson's 1956 rendition with the band's iconic San Franciscan psychedelic rock - a far cry from the original operatic composition. But, there are literally HUNDREDS of versions of this American Standard to choose from, compare and adore - slide three features just a handful of the covers we unpack during episode one - let me know what your favorite is! And make sure to stop by on July 1st wherever you get your podcasts to pick out your favorite version of "Summertime," in store at Hand Me Sounds! #music #summertime #podcast #musichistory #history #ninasimone #lanadelrey #charleston #porgyandbess #janisjoplin #coversongs #gospel #opera #BlackMusicMonth
Did you know June is Black Music Month? The celebration gained traction in the late 70s and was recognized by Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 - though it took consistent lobbying from DJ and activist Dyana Williams to get a bill passed in 2000. Black
Did you know June is Black Music Month? The celebration gained traction in the late 70s and was recognized by Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 - though it took consistent lobbying from DJ and activist Dyana Williams to get a bill passed in 2000. Black Music Month, or African-American Music Appreciation Month, as it was interchangeably referred to, exists to acknowledge the world-changing contributions that African-Americans made to popular music. I'd argue that Black Americans not so subtly pioneered what we now refer to as "pop music." Though music by Black artists was relegated to the "race music" section at record stores during the first half of the 20th century, it became clearer as time went on how impactful these recordings were. Without early icons like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard, Big Joe Turner, and so many more across gospel, blues, and even jazz, we wouldn't have the Beatles or Nirvana, and we certainly wouldn't have any white rappers or blue-eyed soul. While you're celebrating freedom this Juneteenth, make sure to take a moment to blast some dope music by the people who made all of this possible! And stay tuned for our launch on July 1st to get the full scoop, wherever you get your podcasts. #juneteenth #BlackMusicMonth #rocknroll #history #podcast #blackhistory #radio #beatles #nirvana #gospel
What’s the difference between a sample and an interpolation? Well, both owe their mainstream use to the origins of hip-hop and involve the reuse of a key component of an already existing recording. But sampling started as an actual mechanica
What’s the difference between a sample and an interpolation? Well, both owe their mainstream use to the origins of hip-hop and involve the reuse of a key component of an already existing recording. But sampling started as an actual mechanical technique that involved splicing and looping tape. By the late 1970s, the process was given its name when new technology was introduced that allowed artists to directly record portions of other recordings. Once this technology became widely accessible, hip-hop was effectively born with producers seeking after James Brown's drum breaks to subvert for MCs. Interpolations, on the other hand, are a recreation of melody or lyrical refrain from another source. This allows for more flexibility and subtlety depending on the artist's intended use. Then there’s the legality of it all. Sampling requires clearance from two different rights holders: the owner of the master recording (usually the record label) and the owner of the composition/publishing (usually the songwriters or publisher). Whereas with interpolations, the license usually just needs to come from the songwriter/publisher. Do you have a favorite use of a sample or interpolation? What was the most surprising one you’ve stumbled upon? #musicpodcast #podcast #iheart #thrifting #coversong #sample #musictrends #popmusic #blackhistory #musichistory #coversong #holdup #interpolation
Everyone has a cover song that changed their life. For me it's Big Brother and The Holding Company's interpretation of Gershwin's "Summertime," but we'll discuss that during episode one. Cover songs have the unique ability to directly cont
Everyone has a cover song that changed their life. For me it's Big Brother and The Holding Company's interpretation of Gershwin's "Summertime," but we'll discuss that during episode one. Cover songs have the unique ability to directly continue a conversation started by the original composer - and depending on the song, that conversation can extend across decades and various genres. Once I showed a friend Jimi Hendrix's "May This Be Love," she described it, my favorite song, mind you, as "trash" (we were 17, so we can give her some grace). Then Spotify did that auto-play thing where it played songs with a similar title. She then declared that Michael Kiwanuka's 2013 cover to be superior. Whether that's true or not, it debunked the notion of the original being "trash" because without it, there wouldn't be a so-called superior version. What's your favorite cover song and do you think it's better than the original? #musicpodcast #podcast #iheart #thrifting #coversong #sample #musictrends #popmusic #blackhistory #musichistory #coversong #smoothcriminal #JimiHendrix
What do Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, José Feliciano, and René Marie have in common? They all performed renditions of the National Anthem that sparked controversy and conversation. Tomorrow on Hand Me Sounds, we're surve Should artists get sued and have to pay royalties when they borrow melodies from others? Whether you agree or not, there’s no denying the thrill of comparing two different songs to determine if a “theft” has occurred. Join us fo
In 2016, the family of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" sued Ed Sheeran, alleging that "the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic compositions of Sheeran's song were substantially and/or strikingly similar to the dru
This week, we're diving into the wild world of copyright infringement cases that rocked the music world while asking the question, does it even matter if two songs sound alike? I know my answer, what's yours? Let me know in the comments, and tune in
Bonus Episode OUT NOW! This week, we're talking about the infamous Porgy of Porgy and Bess, or at least, when the song about loving him is sung by Black women and the subtext that leaks out of it. Join us for our first BackRoom BreakDown wherever y
Enjoyed last week's episode? Join us for our 1st BackRoom BreakDown: a bi-weekly companion to our main topic. Coming off of our "Summertime" analysis we are taking a look at other notable compositions by George Gershwin recorded by Black m
♪ Summertime, and the living is easy Fish are jumping, and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin' So hush little baby, don't you cry ♫ Hundreds of voices, endless possibilities, one iconic refrain. Want to learn the h
NEXT WEEK! Join us for our grand opening where we unpack our first item for sale: George Gershwin's "Summertime" originally composed for the opera Porgy and Bess. Since its 1935 debut, the song has gone on to become the most covered compo Did you know June is Black Music Month? The celebration gained traction in the late 70s and was recognized by Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 - though it took consistent lobbying from DJ and activist Dyana Williams to get a bill passed in 2000. Black What’s the difference between a sample and an interpolation? Well, both owe their mainstream use to the origins of hip-hop and involve the reuse of a key component of an already existing recording. But sampling started as an actual mechanica Everyone has a cover song that changed their life. For me it's Big Brother and The Holding Company's interpretation of Gershwin's "Summertime," but we'll discuss that during episode one. Cover songs have the unique ability to directly cont
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