Cross-Rhythms, Concept Albums & Dream Songs

Strong Songs has covered Steely Dan songs from 1976’s The Royal Scam, 1980’s Gaucho, and even 2000’s Two Against Nature, but somehow 1977’s Aja has remained unaddressed… until now. On this episode, Kirk takes a look under the hood of “Peg,” one of the most loved songs on The Dan’ ...  Show more

It's time to return to Talking Heads, and their inimitable 1980 song "Once In A Lifetime." The subject of this episode was selected by the annual Strong Songs Patreon bracket vote. Thanks to everyone who voted!Written by: Talking Heads and Brian EnoProduced by: Brian EnoAlbum: Re ...  Show more

1 - Valdovinos - Somebody Else /  2 - Emanuel Satie - Dreaming (Of The Love We Never Had) /  3 - Einmusik - Funkenflug /  4 - Tonaco, VENAO - Sub Station /  5 - Greta Meier - Voices Of Lights /  6 - Will DeKeizer - Interwoven Paths /  7 - BJORN (SE) - Chimes (Echonomist ...

Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter's tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more.Featured artists and songs:01. The Choir: "You Don't Have To Smile," from 'Transluc ...  Show more

For this episode we’re joined by our talented friend Shawn K to speak about songs that everyone should be listening to. We also spend time discussing his 30-day creative trip around the world and more.

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