Odd Quartet
Fanny Mendelssohn - A Life of Music
A look at the life and works of composer Fanny Mendelssohn.
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 1 - The Royal March of the Lion
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the 1st...
Weird History
8 Important Members Of The 27 Club
Featuring rock stars, singers, and musicians who died at 27, this list of 27 Club members includes some of the greatest musicians who died before 30. "The 27 Club" or "Club 27" is the colloquial name given to a group of influential rock...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 6 - Kangaroos
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the 6th...
Weird History
How Woodstock 99 Went Off The Rails
The 30th anniversary celebration of the Woodstock music festival took place in Rome, NY, from July 22-25, 1999. But what was originally conceived as a modern homage to the landmark hippie-fueled musical lovefest of the 1960s ended up...
Weird History
Duane Allman | The Rise and Tragic Ending of the Guitar Great
Southern Rock can be linked back to March 26th, 1969 when Duane Allman, the founder and leader of the Allman Brothers Band, summoned his brother Gregg to join a band he patched together that was fusing blues, jazz, and country music -- a...
Curated Video
Exploring the Elements and History of Music
Explore the various elements of music, such as pitch, harmony, rhythm, tempo, and timbre, and how they come together to create music. We also discuss the different ways music is made and played around the world, from using our voices and...
Odd Quartet
Music History - That Time Mozart Stole Music From The Pope
On a trip to Rome, Mozart and his father go see the Tenebrae service at the Sistine chapel to hear the Miserere. Then things get complicated.
Odd Quartet
Music History - Guidonian Hand
A clever tool was created in the 10th century to help musicians learn the notes of the scales - this came to be known as the Guidonian Hand!
Weird History
The Tragic End Of Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was one of twentieth century Motown's brightest and most romantic crooners, and his short-lived singing career was full of range, promise, and tragedy. As a young church singer, Gaye demonstrated his talent and soon branched...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 10 - Aviary
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the...
Two Minute Music Theory
Symphonie Fantastique - Musical Definitions In About 15 Seconds
Who has time to watch a two minute video?! Now get all of your musical definitions in about 15 seconds!
Two Minute Music Theory
Music And The Protestant Reformation - Part I: Germany
What does a German monk, a Roman Pope, and a Spanish Emperor have to do with music history? Today we look at the events that surrounded 15th and 16th Century German music - particularly that of Martin Luther and the Protestant...
Curated Video
The History of Heavy Metal
Heavy metal is a musical genre known for its loud instrumentation, fast tempos, and aggressive style. This video explores the genre's origins in the 1970s with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, as well as its evolution into...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Clara Schumann
Today we take a closer look at the life of Clara Schumann, one of the most well known piano performers of the Romantic era.
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Cannons In The Orchestra The Story Of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
Maybe one of the most popular remixes of all time - we take a closer look at the 1812 Overture composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and why exactly he added cannons to the orchestra.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Beethoven's 250th Birthday
Overview of the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring examples played by Brant Taylor, a cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Introduction
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals including lions, chickens, donkeys, tortoises,...
Odd Quartet
Music History - La Scala Opera House
Here are 8 things you might not know about one of the world's most famous opera houses.
Weird History
The Feud Between Guns N Roses and Nirvana
Even before Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift, rock and roll feuds tore both bands and fans apart. The transition from big hair in the late '80s to dirty hair in the early '90s created one of the most memorable rock beefs in history:...
Curated Video
Jam Session with Duke Ellington and his Band
Original audio and film recording of a staged, 1942 musical jam session with Duke Ellington and his band: Ray Nance (violin), Rex Stewart (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Joe Nanton (trombone), Barney Bigard (clarinet), and...
Odd Quartet
Music History - The Mahler Hammer
We look at the ways the Mahler hammer is played, and how it fits in to the rest of Gustav Mahler's sixth symphony.
Curated Video
How the Drum Set Changed Music
How did one of the oldest and most basic instruments evolve into the complicated and popular drum sets of today? This video describes the history of the instrument and introduces the components of a typical, modern drum set, including...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Toccata & Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565
Toccata and Fugue in D minor is as mysterious as it is well known. In this episode, we take a closer look at the history of the organ piece.