The Tim Gavin Show
By Tim Gavin
Each week, Tim Gavin does a deep dive into Pop Culture, Music Charts, Music History, and some amazing Albums. Learn what shaped artists and their music, and find unexpected connections in Pop Culture.
The Tim Gavin ShowJun 15, 2020
Music Meeting - End of January
Looking at another batch of songs that have come out over the last couple of weeks, and we have a guest this week too. Bailey Parker from Glad You Came joins Scott and I this week.
Featuring reviews of new tracks by Tim McGraw, Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.
See the list and stream the songs here
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Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
1991 Before Grunge
When it comes to music; the 90's as you know it really didn't happen until Late 1991. That fall the Grunge Explosion happened and everything from before then just kind of faded into obscurity. But was these music from earlier on that was unjustly forgotten? Is there any hidden gems from before? That's what we're going to look at on this episode. We'll take a look at the singles chart this week 30 years ago and see what's aged well and what was better off forgotten. (Spoiler Alert: There's a lot of the latter).
Part 2 Coming in Fall 2021 (But we will have a new episode next week too)
Read The Chart While You Listen
Music Credits
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Music Meeting - First New Music of 2021
Now that we're well into January, artists are starting to put out the first new songs of 2021. Will this new crop of songs set the tone for the year? or will the musical patterns of the year before still linger on? Personally I hear something different about these singles.
Featuring discussion on new singles from; Caroline Polachek, Lauv, Ed Sheeran, Kings of Leon, Deadmau5, Justin Beiber, and more.
Still The Number 1 - A Look Back At January 2020
I want to leave 2020 in the past as much as possible. However, lets take one more look at last year. This week on our Season 2 Premier; Scott Mitchell and I are looking at the first big Billboard Hot 100 of 2020.
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell
Music Credit:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Goodbye 2020 - A Look Back on Music this year
The Tim Gavin Show continues into 2021 with Shorter Episodes and more experimenting.
This Episode I look back at one good thing from this year; the innovation in the music industry and the great songs that got released this year. Obviously the pandemic has left the arts in a state of uncertainty but with the stuff that came about because of it maybe things will get better.
Talking Points:
How Concerts Changed
Five Big Musical Moments of 2020
What I hope for
Notes, Sources, and Further Listening
Song Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/59438 Ft: greg_baumont
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
The Tim Gavin Show Presents - A Somewhat Bland Substance Stay at Home Christmas
Merry Christmas. I recently collaborated with Scott Mitchell on his Christmas Special and after discussion about this episode and both of our shows. We decided to share this special as a Crossover Episode of sorts, as well as the start of a potential merge of both of our podcasts into one. But more on that later...
The Holidays are different this year, but we want to spread as much joy as possible and still find ways to celebrate, and we hope you'll join us too.
Talking Points:
What is the superior Christmas Drink?
Christmas TV and Movies we love
How COVID affects music and our thoughts on what's being created about the pandemic.
How Scott got on the Naughty List
New Christmas Music (Listen along here)
Our Favorite Classic Christmas Songs
Baby Yoda Christmas
What's different this year.
Music Meeting - Last New Stuff of 2020
Christmas is on the way, but before we get into that I wanted to talk about some of the new songs that came out over the last few weeks.
The Knocks - All About You (feat. Foster The People)
Danny Elfman - Happy
Steven Wilson - King Ghost | 12 Things I Forgot
Dua Lipa - Fever
System Of A Down - Protect The Land | Genocidal Humanoidz
2 Chainz - Quarantine Thick
Swae Lee - Krabby Step
Maluma - Hawaii Remix
Foo Fighters - Shame Shame
Faouzia - Minefields
Armin Van Buuren - Feel Something
Pale Waves - Change
Deadmau5 - Bridged By A Lightwave
Billie Eilish - Therefore I am
Lil Nas X - Holiday
HAIM - Feel The Thunder
Starly - Better With You
Brett Kissel and Walk Off The Earth - A Few Good Stories
3Oh3 and 100 gecs - Lonely Machines
David Gilmour - Yes, I Have Ghosts
God Is An Astronaut - Burial
Music Meeting - Out of Left Field
I'm taking a brief break from The Tim Gavin Show for the rest of November. I didn't want to leave this podcast completely hanging so I decided to do one last music meeting before I re-locate. Starting a new job and I want to give myself a few weeks to unpack, get used to a new routine, and figure out where I can fit this podcast in it. In the meantime, binge the episodes, and follow along with us this week while we talk about a bunch of new songs.
Featured Music:
Keeno - Behind The Glass
Justin Beiber - Lonely
Icona Pop and Sofi Tukker - Spa
Lauv & Conan Gray - Fake
Lee Brice - Memory I Don't Mess With
Lana Del Rey - Let Me Love You Like A Woman
The Weeknd feat. Kenny G - In Your Eyes (Remix)
Scotty McCreery - You Time
Jamie Fine - Sellout
Richard Cheese - WAP (Lounge Version)
Goldfinger - Wallflower
Lukas Graham - Share That Love
Little Mix - Happiness
Leon Bridges + Lucky Daye - All About You
Deafheaven - Daedalus (Live)
Machine Gun Kelly ft. Halsey - Forget Me Too
Dierks Bentley - Gone
Ariana Grande - Positions
H.E.R - Damage
Beaches - Fascination
Marshmello & Imanbek Ft. Usher - Too Much
Bring Me The Horizon - Teardrops
MSTRKRFT - ALEXYSS
Eric Prydz - Nopus
Skrillex - Kliptown Empyrean
Music Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Spooky Tunes
This week I take a look at popular Halloween Songs, and dive a bit into the genre's behind them. Learn the stories behind the songs you hear at every costume party you've ever been to (and a few others too).
Note: I'm going to take a small break from The Tim Gavin Show while I relocate and start a new job in Radio. One more episode is coming next week though. Thanks for listening and keep sharing and binging the episodes.
Additional Production on "Still The Number 1" by Scott Mitchell
Music Meeting - A Little More Country (And a lot more other stuff)
Scotty's on a Country Station now, so we are adding a little more Country on here just for the sake of exploration. Listen along with us and find some new music to like.
Featured songs:
Gorillaz: The Pink Phantom (feat. Elton John and 6lack)
Maren Morris: Better Than We Found It
Dream Thief: Feats (feat. Numa)
Rudimental: Come Over (feat. Anne Marie)
Johnny Orlando: Everybody Wants You
Bebe Rexha & Doja Cat: Baby I'm Jealous
Stevie Nicks: Show Them The Way | Bonus: Acoustic Version
Kelsea Ballerini: Hole In The Bottle
Rascal Flatts: How They Remember You
Dallas Smith: Some Things Never Change
Josh Groban: The Impossible Dream
Ali Gatie and Alessia Cara: Welcome Back
Coheed and Cambria & Rick Springfield: Jesses Girl 2
Portugal. The Man & Weird Al Yankovic: Who's Gonna Stop Me?
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Weird Instruments
This one was a lot of fun to put together. This episode you'll learn a little bit about the history of some strange instruments like The Theremin, Chapman Stick, and The Glass Harmonica. We'll also take a look at what music was popular this week in 1982, a year that a good chunk of my vinyl collection came out, and you'll get some suggestions on great progressive rock to listen to.
Billboard Charts for Still The Number 1
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
A Music Meeting with a hefty side of Hot (ish) takes
We're just having some fun this week. No sources, just songs, and lots of opinions. I give a lot of opinions that from what I have observed online and sometimes in real life are unpopular. But that's after the music meeting, follow along with us and listen to the songs or hear them all after.
Featured songs:
Alicia Keys - Love Looks Better
Greg Puciato - A Pair of Questions
Pendulum - Driver | Nothing For Free
Sam Smith - Diamonds
Justin Beiber - Holy
Steven Wilson - Eminent Sleaze
Anitta - Me Gusta
Puscifer - The Underwhelming
Luke Combs - Without You
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard - Straws In The Wind
Gord Downie - Hotel Worth | Useless Nights
Travis Scott - Franchise
Zayn - Better
Sia - Courage To Change
Chris Stapleton - Cold
Bruce Springsteen - Ghosts
Phantoms - Want To Know
Shaun Frank - Take Me Over
Bastile - Survivin'
The Neighborhood - Lost In Translation
Kygo x The Ghost Of Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
The Rolling Stones feat. Jimmy Page - Scarlet (The Killers and Jacues Lu Cont Remix)
Vin Diesel - Feel Like I Do
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
UnPlugged
UnPlugged was in many ways the opposite of what MTV stood for. What inspired it? what made it such a big deal? and what kept it going for so long (in so many different ways)? Well lets talk about it. Learn its history, get some album suggestions, and listen to me and Scott Mitchell talk about what albums were big in 1994.
Music Meeting - Falling into more new music
The more I do these music meetings, the more fun I have with them. Listen along to the songs we review.
3Teeth - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
Calvin Harris feat. The Weeknd - Over Now
Blackpink x Selena Gomez - Ice Cream
Katy Perry - Cry About It Later
Radwimps - Blame Summer | English Version
Finneas - What They'll Say About Us
Sza feat. Ty Dolla $ign - Hit Different
Killer Be Killed - Deconstructing Self-Destruction
David Guetta & Sia - Lets Love
Marilyn Manson - Don't Chase The Dead
Marshmello & Demi Lovato - OK Not To Be OK
Gorillaz - Strange Timez ft. Robert Smith
Neon Dreams - Don't Go Hating Me Now
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Music History - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
This year; two different bands decided to cover the Charlie Daniels Band's iconic hit; "The Devil Went Down To Georgia. Neither of those covers are any good IMO, but that being said it got me thinking about what makes that song so great. It was written and recorded in the heat of the moment to complete an album, but there's a lot of history and mythos that went into the song itself and its appeal.
After that, I give you info on some music history surrounding the September 11th attacks. Albums released that day, and a reaction to what happened.
See my Sources and further info
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Quarantine Is A Drag (Follow Ups)
This week is a Follow Up for Previous Episodes; Theatre in A Dangerous Time and Songs Of Summer. Make sure you give those a listen for maximum context. You can still enjoy this on its own though.
On this Episode I have a conversation with Edmonton Drag Performer Ladonna Stone on how Drag can help The Arts adapt to a Pandemic.
Later I take a look at The Billboard Charts in Summer 2009, the year nobody could escape "The Black Eyed Peas".
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell (Check Out Somewhat Bland Substance Here)
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
Music Meeting: We Need New Dueling Songs
Music Meeting again this week, here's a bunch of songs we heard. Guess the ones we liked.
Featured Songs:
Dua Lipa - Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix - Featuring Madonna and Missy Elliot)
Tame Impala - Is It True | Bonus: Four Tet Remix
Nickelback - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
Flux Pavilion - Sink Your Teeth In (feat.Drowsy)
Drake and Lil Durk - Laugh Now, Cry Later
Orville Peck & Shania Twain - Legends Never Die
Alicia Keys & Khalid - So Done
Sam Roberts - I Like The Way You Talk About The Future
Dorian Electra - Gentleman / M'Lady
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion - WAP
Juice Wrld and The Weeknd - Smile
Mariah Carey - Save The Day (Feat. Lauryn Hill)
Clean Bandit and Mabel - Tick Tock
Pharrell - Entrepreneur (Feat. Jay-Z)
Katy Perry - What Makes A Woman
Carcass - The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Songs Of Summer
What even IS a song of summer?
Well it's actually a real certification given to one song by Billboard each summer. The biggest song to chart between May Long and Labour Day (give or take a week or two depending on when that is). Lets explore what it means to be a song of summer, and what I think are the 10 best Songs of Summer.
Music Credits
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
The Music Meeting - August 2020
One thing I really miss doing in Radio is the Music Meetings. Going over new music and predicting what songs would be hits, and having fun finding new artists. Scott Mitchell and I decided to turn this into a Podcast Episode to test out, so let us know what you think. Also because we can't play the songs we talk about, we have links to the songs so you can listen along to them too. All Links are for Youtube unless specified otherwise.
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Songs Featured in this Episode:
Blackfield - Summers Gone | Bonus: Robin Schultz Remix
No Rome - 1:45am (feat. Bearface)
Sam Smith - My Oasis (feat. Burna Boy)
Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara - Douha (Mali Mali)
Dan and Shay - I Should Probably Go To Bed
Dua Lipa - Hallucinate (Paul Woolford Remix)
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne - Real Love x Sunchyme (VIP Mash-up)
Korn feat. Yellawolf - The Devil Went Down To Georgia (Bandcamp Link)
Tobacco - Babysitter (feat. Trent Reznor)
Music Credits:
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Theatre In a Dangerous Time
The Arts are in more danger than ever, and I wanted to do my part to let people know how to keep it alive. This week I show some connections between Music and Theatre, and have a chat with Pat Nims from Zoom Theatre; a company in Portland putting on full plays over Zoom.
Thanks again to Pat Nims from Zoom Theatre for joining us this week.
Zoom Theatre's next production is coming Aug 20: https://zoomtheatre.com/
Explore plays you can do online with Dramatists Play Service: https://www.dramatists.com/
Sources and Further Reading: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/still-the-number-1-august-long-weekend-show-notes
Music Credits
Music Credits
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/59438 Ft: greg_baumont
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
Voyage Back by C.Portable (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/portable/4152
Still The Number 1 - The First August Long Weekend
We're taking a special look at the Billboard Charts from this week in 1974. This was the week that Canada first had the August long weekend. We look at what songs people were listening to and if the number 1 song still holds up.
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell. Audio on this Podcast is also used on an episode of Somewhat Bland Substance.
Further reading: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/still-the-number-1-august-long-weekend-show-notes
Song Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Still The Number 1 - The "Nice" Chart
I'm making "Still The Number 1" it's own stand-alone episode going forward. Listen every other week when I and Scott Mitchell (Host of Somewhat Bland Substance, and all around great dude) take a look at different music charts and figure out if the Number 1 spot was deserved, if it aged well, and what was even better. This week; Scott and I look at the Billboard Hot 100 on last week of July in 1969. When the number 1 song tried to look at the future, and made some cold-takes on what would happen in the year 2525 and beyond.
Follow along: https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1969-07-26?fbclid=IwAR23hJsxn0UzNXgnavGWDqG_ohkb-TnEChn__7EG6LF2P-0qsDcZ3_A2dZQ
Additional Production by Scott Mitchell
Music Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Artist Spotlight - Pendulum
While very popular around the world. I always felt like Pendulum didn't get enough appreciation in North America. Their mix of Rock and Electronic mystifies me, but also is a mix you don't often hear unless you look for it. Enjoy a look at their history, and an explanation on why all of their 3 studio albums are so amazing.
MUSIC CREDITS:
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Voyage Back by C.Portable (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/portable/4152
Leaving Babylon (AXN REMIX) by AnalogByNature (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AnalogByNature/61314 Ft: 7OOP3D
Hurricane by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/54501 Ft: MissJudged
Party Like It's 1993
This Episode we're looking back at what was going on in 1993. It was a bit of a transitional year; lots of changes and emerging sounds, some popular sounds peaking, and some outliers from the 80's trying to stay relevant. But there was some crazy stuff going on. Like Ƭ̵̬̊ for example....you hear what I mean.
Scott Mitchell is back on Still The Number 1 too. Check out his podcast "Somewhat Bland Substance"
Link: https://somewhatblandsubstance.podbean.com/
Sources and Notes: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/party-like-it-s-1993-episode-notes-and-sources
Thanks for listening.
Music Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Voyage Back by C.Portable (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/portable/4152
Beaver Hour (Happy Canada Day)
It's Canada Day this week. I don't talk much about Canadian Content on this Podcast, but this episode is an exception. I'm examining all Provinces and Territories and looking for artists and albums I like. There was a ton of stuff I just heard for the first time and dug right away. So we're going to find some great Canadian Music, find some connections, and maybe figure out what makes Canadian Artists stand out from the rest of the world.
Huge thank you to Aislene Shewfelt from "The Feminist Critique" Podcast for joining me on "Still The Number 1" in the latter half of the episode.
Listen to The Feminist Critique Here: https://anchor.fm/the-feminist-critique
Sources: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/beaver-hour-show-notes-and-sources
Music Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
Jump In On The Remix
Bit of a shorter one this week. Talking about the history of the Remix. One thing I love about remixes is how un-traditional they are. Taking established pieces of art and turning them into something new. Something that I think is important. All Music Is Real Music and remixes add to this point by a lot. Remixes are also an important part of music majorly contributed to by POC and the LGBTQA+ Community.
I fly solo on "Still The Number 1" this week, keeping it short and talking about what as big this time last year. Old Town Road (Remix) was topping the charts and I argue it's an important song and earned that Number 1 Spot, but is it STILL GOOD? Listen and find out.
I also get into the philosophy of this podcast at the end and (GASP) I get a little political.
Notes and Further Reading: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/jump-in-on-the-remix-notes-and-further-listening
Song Credits:
Fistful of Dub (Feat. Snowflake and DJ Vadim) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53277 Ft: snowflake and DJ Vadim
Voyage Back by C.Portable (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/portable/4152
Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/59438 Ft: greg_baumont
Madrugada-Matrixx & Dappa's Brazilian DiscoHouse Remix by MatrixAndDappa (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/MatrixAndDappa/10837 Ft: Tamy Odea
The Missing Link Between Grunge and Bro Country
I know it's a stretch, but there is some genuine six degrees of separation stuff going on here. This week I connect the dots between one of the most important musical movements in a generation all the way to Bro Country and it's all because of Canada (well...one Canadian producer). I also look at music that was popular on the singles charts in 1999 with my friend and mentor Claire Spencer (PD and Mornings on Air 106.1 in Airdrie) and revisit two bands I used to love but have changed opinions on in recent years.
Sources, Notes, and Further Listening: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/the-missing-link-between-grunge-and-bro-country-show-notes-further-listening-and-sources
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/TimGavin
Credits:
Hosted, Written and Produced by Tim Gavin.
Special Guest: Claire Spencer.
Artwork done by Sarah Miranda.
Song Credits:
Voyage Back by C.Portable (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/portable/4152
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150
Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/59438 Ft: greg_baumont
I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
New Wave Part 3: Everything After.
On our last look at New Wave, we take a look at how artists within the genre started deviating from the Pop Direction it was going in. We look at how bands went from New Wave into Industrial, Alternative, and Progressive Rock, and how New Waves Influence stretched into the present.
During Still The Number One; Scott and I look at this week in 2003, right before the Post-Punk Revival took off to see what was popular. We really had no idea it would be this big.
Thank you to Sarah Miranda for the New Cover Artwork.
Sources and Further Listening: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/new-wave-part-3-notes-sources-and-further-listening
Chart used for Still The Number 1: https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2003-06-14
Song Credits:
Song Credits:
MILLENNIALS by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/57150 I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/59438 Ft: greg_baumont
New Wave Part 2: North America, Local New Wave, Cultural Exchange
We are on Part 2 of our look into New Wave. This week we examine North America, its connections back and forth between the UK and the States, CBGB, and how Local Music Scenes shaped the sounds of New Wave for the US and Canada.
For Still The Number 1, Scott Mitchell chose 2013. Compared to the 80's theres a lot of stuff on this singles chart that hasn't aged well at all (In our opinions) but does Macklemore's "Can't Hold Us" still deserve that top spot all these years later?
Sources, Further Listening, and Song Credits: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/new-wave-part-2-notes-and-further-listening
New Wave Part 1: The UK. Synthpop, and Post-Punk
New Wave is really hard to define. Even with all the exploring I've done this week I'm still blown away by how much diversity this genre has. I bet even if you think New Wave is a dirty word you'll find a new wave band that you'll like. On this episode I show off a bunch of connections in the UK New Wave scene, and explore genre's that are also lumped under New Wave. Scott Mitchell joins me on another "Still The Number 1" where we look at The UK and US album charts for 1980.
Show Notes, Sources, Music Credits, and Further Listening: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/show-notes-new-wave-part-1
Hey Now; These Soundtracks are All Stars
Somebody once told you, as great as the movie is. The songs are an overlooked part of Shrek. That somebody was me, now put your finger and your thumb on the play button of this podcast.
Now, the connections start coming and they don't stop coming. Starting with Shrek and we hit the ground running. Looking at Awesome Mix Volume 1 near the end. But right before that a deep dive into The Maxtrix
So much to do, so much to hear so whats wrong with starting with a Kids film
Thanks to Sarah Nick and Scott Mitchel
For jumping in on this episode.
Sources, Credits, and Notes: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/show-notes-hey-now-these-soundtracks-are-all-stars
Shake It Off Like A Polaroid Picture
Polaroids were Instagram decades before the internet even existed. Each photo like a mini-painting, a one of a kind picture you could hold in your hand and even be altered to your liking with a little trial and error. This week I dive into exactly how much impact Polaroids have on Pop Culture, and it's a lot more than a line from an Outkast Song. First I go over their history with Christopher Bonanos Author of :Instant: The Story of Polaroid" and City Editor for New York Magazine. Leading me to analyzing an album overflowing with Polaroid Imagery and hidden Nostalgia: Taylor Swifts "1989", leading me to taking a look at what was popular that year with Stingray Alberta North Program Director Gruff Gushnowski.
Notes and sources: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/episode-notes-shake-it-off-like-a-polaroid-picture
L.A Riots, 80's Soundtrack Songs, and Australian Drum and Bass
Welcome to the first Episode of The Tim Gavin Show.
This week we look at the music that was inspired by the Los Angeles Riots of 1992. Such a complicated and intense part of the 90's that sparked a lot of social commentary in music in the months that followed. Still a few aspects I didn't end up covering, but still deserve your attention too.
NOTE: With all the unrest around the Murder of George Floyd and the protests happening around the US. I want to use this platform to help change things for the better. This protest happened for the same reasons the L.A Riots did back in 1992. Because of corruption, and while I didn't go in depth on this podcast I encourage you to become more engaged, examine what went down for yourself, and be a part of the change for the better.
Here's a donation link to the Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
After that; my buddy Scott Mitchell joins me on Zoom and we talk about what was popular around this time in 1984. We ask each other if Against All Odds by Phil Collins really deserved its Number 1 spot and what else we liked on the Billboard and RPM (Canada) singles charts.
Then I talk about one of my favorite albums; Pendulum's 2005 debut "Hold Your Colour". An album which I never hear talked about in North America, despite Pendulums popularity and acclaim around the world.
Sources, Notes, and Commentary: https://gavintim183.wixsite.com/timgavin/post/the-tim-gavin-show-episode-notes-and-commentary