Mind Over Music
By Robert J. Matsuda
Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche?
Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens.
We may not come up with definitive answers - but we promise to ask interesting questions.
Mind Over MusicMay 17, 2021
Episode 7: Invitation to the Dance
Robert Matsuda inteviews co-host Jeremy Gilien about his career in dance accompaniment. They discuss the structure of a typical ballet class and the many challenges that come with the job. Listeners will also learn about the skills necessary to succeed in this profession.
Episode 6: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - The Mysterious World of Hollywood Studio Orchestras
Jeremy Gilien asks co-host Robert Matsuda about his experience breaking into the L.A. studio orchestra world.
Most people outside of the entertainment industry are not aware of how session musicians are hired . . . or fired.
In some cases, it's best to remain ignorant.
Robert recounts how he was able to climb aboard the Titanic just as it was reaching the iceberg.
Episode 5: THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON FAIRFAX AVENUE
MEMORIES OF A PROGRESSIVE ROCK YOUTH IN 1970s LOS ANGELES
When Yes opened for Black Sabbath in 1972, Jeremy Gilien's life was forever changed.
In fact, he didn't bother sticking around for the headliner.
Robert Matsuda asks him about that night, opening up a discussion about progressive rock, one of the greatly misunderstood genres in popular music.
Episode 4: 1969
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood continues to inspire enthusiastic discussion between us.
Naturally, the talk will inevitably turn to its musical soundtrack.
This film is scored entirely with pop songs from the mid to late sixties, along with orchestral excerpts from other films, such Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain.
Bernard Herrmann's score was shelved because of a falling out between director and composer.
Tarantino's inclusion of the forgotten score brings needed attention to a singularly talented film composer.
This episode will examine the ways Tarantino uses pop music to advance narrative.
We'll also discuss how this film had such a deeply felt impact on us.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a movie which reveals additional layers with each viewing.
Episode 3: THE FOURTH SEAT
On the next
M I N D O V E R M U S I C P O D C A S T
BACH
MOZART
BEETHOVEN
Three of the most highly venerated composers in history of classical music.
But if you had to make room for one more genius at the top, who would it be?
Mind Over Music wants to find out who will get the fourth seat
Episode 1: SNOBBERY!
Snobbery in music.
Is it justifiable?
The musical snob: enlightened purist or insufferable jerk?
Listen to our first ever episode of MIND OVER MUSIC and join the conversation.