Love new name & logo. New jingle - not so much.
Love new name & logo. New jingle - not so much.
Tried to add a poll twice but doesn’t seem to work…
Agree!
Love you Sam, but I must agree. I think this music is incorrect. I am a film and TV composer.
The down-home, folksy, acoustic guitar vibe is not inline with the forward-thinking ethos of the channel.
The exotic scales are giving it an Eastern spiritualist “woo-woo” vibe.
Here’s a little game you can play: close your eyes and imagine all the different types of shows to which this music could fit. Here’s what I read:
1) Exploring the Cuisine of India
2) Duck Hunting in the Jungle
3) Backpacking with Jim
4) The Art of Coffee Making
Another issue with this music is that it is harder to cut down if you just want, say, 2 seconds. You will generally be stuck waiting for the chord progression to resolve in order for an edit to sound natural. This is why, I presume, you required 2 separate cues: a longer intro and a little transitional “zinger”. It’s always better if you can use the same cue for both the long version and zinger because it brings unity to the brand identity.
I think the old music had it correct.
I agree with this sentiment.
The new jingle evokes confusion as to whether I am listening to Sam Harris, or the audio track from an old thirtySomething episode. I mean no disrespect to the musician, but it doesn’t fit well into this setting.
Since you bring it up, the words is out that the poll thingie isn’t working. It is one of several issues, large and small, that are beyond the paygrade of mortal admins. We entreat, pray, grovel and genuflect to our superiors to put in the time.
Like most people, The Boss never really wanted the bonus forum that came with his website. But like an unwanted house-plant, one doesn’t pitch it while it is still alive. One stops watering it and waits for it to die.
Keep writhing!
I haven’t heard the theme yet. I gotta stockpile of odds and ends. He shoulda asked… I would sign it off for cheap too… fix the polling thingie!
Love you Sam, but I must agree. I think this music is incorrect. I am a film and TV composer.
The down-home, folksy, acoustic guitar vibe is not inline with the forward-thinking ethos of the channel.
The exotic scales are giving it an Eastern spiritualist “woo-woo” vibe.Here’s a little game you can play: close your eyes and imagine all the different types of shows to which this music could fit. Here’s what I read:
1) Exploring the Cuisine of India
2) Duck Hunting in the Jungle
3) Backpacking with Jim
4) The Art of Coffee MakingAnother issue with this music is that it is harder to cut down if you just want, say, 2 seconds. You will generally be stuck waiting for the chord progression to resolve in order for an edit to sound natural. This is why, I presume, you required 2 separate cues: a longer intro and a little transitional “zinger”. It’s always better if you can use the same cue for both the long version and zinger because it brings unity to the brand identity.
I think the old music had it correct.
I like your examples - I think #1 is about spot on. Here’s what visions pop in my mind (a bit of a combination of all three):
1) One of the shows where they fix up a house
2) Some type of nature show where they show some fields and then like a fast motion leaf growing on a tree
3) The music playing where they show a completed dish on a cooking show - something with pasta and a little spicy
lol. Nice. It’s not a perfect game as there will always be some subjectivity involved, but it’s immensely useful as an exercise. The point is to narrow the field of options as much as possible. I think you and I both agree there is some element of quaintness to the music’s vibe, whereas we should likely be looking for something more forward-thinking.
Though, who knows. Maybe Sam will start a cooking show 
Love you Sam, but I must agree. I think this music is incorrect. I am a film and TV composer.
The down-home, folksy, acoustic guitar vibe is not inline with the forward-thinking ethos of the channel.
The exotic scales are giving it an Eastern spiritualist “woo-woo” vibe.Here’s a little game you can play: close your eyes and imagine all the different types of shows to which this music could fit. Here’s what I read:
1) Exploring the Cuisine of India
2) Duck Hunting in the Jungle
3) Backpacking with Jim
4) The Art of Coffee MakingAnother issue with this music is that it is harder to cut down if you just want, say, 2 seconds. You will generally be stuck waiting for the chord progression to resolve in order for an edit to sound natural. This is why, I presume, you required 2 separate cues: a longer intro and a little transitional “zinger”. It’s always better if you can use the same cue for both the long version and zinger because it brings unity to the brand identity.
I think the old music had it correct.
I pretty much agree, but i don’t know why it’s important. I know what the podcast is about, why does the music matter?
I am indifferent about the new music. I can get used to it. I do want to point out though that the old music always reminded me of a slow version of this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-SQGOYOjxs
I pretty much agree, but i don’t know why it’s important. I know what the podcast is about, why does the music matter?
Then why have music at all? It’s not that important, but if you’re going to have music - it should fit the theme. If the show started with “Yakety Sax”, would it matter? I say yes.
Did anyone else notice the old music had the same chord progression as Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball”.. or was it just me that liked to sing along :-o
Did anyone else notice the old music had the same chord progression as Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball”.. or was it just me that liked to sing along :-o
That’s an interesting connection. I’m not hearing it as much as Rise Against’s Prayer of the Refugee, but I can imagine getting Wreaking ball stuck in your head at the end of the progression.
That’s an interesting connection. I’m not hearing it as much as Rise Against’s Prayer of the Refugee,
ah yes i can hear that too..
I’ve always listened to the podcast at x2 speed which probably makes the chord sequence more noticeable than at x1 speed..
That’s an interesting connection. I’m not hearing it as much as Rise Against’s Prayer of the Refugee,
ah yes i can hear that too..
I’ve always listened to the podcast at x2 speed which probably makes the chord sequence more noticeable than at x1 speed..
Haaa! I do the same!
There is no need for music. Media music can serve to do 2 major things: 1) add emotional colour to content, 2) act as sonic signature (brand identity). You could argue that Sam likely needs neither of these things. I think it’s better to have no music rather than the wrong music.