In first episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the late 90's by Blink 182.
In episode 2 of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the early 80's by The Police.
In episode 3 of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the 1970's by Steely Dan.
What Makes This Song Great? Ep 4 Live! Nirvana (originally streamed live)
In this episode we look at one of the biggest songs of the Grunge Era.
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? Ep 6 we explore the music of LINKIN PARK. The song we are looking at is Numb.
In Episode 7 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of Tom Petty.
In Episode 8 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of A Perfect Circle.
In this episode of What Makes this Song Great? Ep 9 we feature the 1982 hit song "Rosanna" by Toto.
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Soundgarden.
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Metallica.
Song: Go Your Own Way (2004 Remaster) Artist: Fleetwood Mac Album: Rumours (Super Deluxe) Writers: Lindsey Buckingham
In this episode we have the band Alice In Chains.
In this episode we explore the music of Rage Against The Machine. This is one of my favorite rock bands!
In this episode we explore the music of TOOL.
In Episode 16 we explore the music of the Foo Fighters.
In episode 17 we explore the music of Boston.
In this episode we feature the music and production of Max Martin.
In this episode we explore the music of Rush.
Song: No One Knows Artist: Queens Of The Stone Age
In this episode we feature the music of STP.
On Episode 22 we explore the music of Van Halen.
In this episode we explore the music of the Smashing Pumpkins.
In this episode we explore the music of the band Train.
In this episode we explore the music of SYSTEM OF A DOWN.
In this episode we explore the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In this episode we explore the music of Peter Gabriel.
In this episode we explore the music of David Bowie.
In this episode we explore the music of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails.
In this episode we explore the music of Alanis Morissette.
In this episode we explore the music of Radiohead.
In this episode we explore the music of Coldplay.
Streamed live on Jun 8, 2018
In this episode we explore the music of Muse.
[Streamed live on Jun 26, 2018] In this live stream, we discuss what makes "Don't Take Me Alive" by Steely Dan a great song.
In this episode we explore the music of YES.
In this episode we explore the music of Incubus.
In this episode we explore the music of Oasis.
In this episode we explore the music of Jane's Addiction.
In this episode we explore the music of Adele.
In this episode we again explore the music of Tool.
In this episode we explore the music of Simon & Garfunkel.
In this episode we explore the music of Led Zeppelin.
In this episode we explore the music of Nirvana.
In this episode we explore the music of The Chainsmokers.
In this episode we explore the music of the Progressive Metal band Periphery.
In this episode we explore another song from Pearl Jam.
In this episode we explore the music of Tears For Fears.
In this episode we explore the music of Mastodon.
In this episode we explore one of the greatest Rock songs of all-time by the late Tom Petty.
In this episode we explore the music of The Beatles.
In this episode we explore the music of GREEN DAY.
In this episode we explore the music of Faith No More.
In this episode we explore the music of U2.
In this episode we explore the music of AVENGED SEVENFOLD featuring Synyster Gates.
In this episode we explore a second Alice In Chains song.
In this episode we explore the music progressive rock legends Genesis. This is an in-depth look at progressive rock including mixed and odd meter playing.
In this episode we will explore the music of The Doors.
In this episode we explore the music of Weezer.
In this episode we explore the chaotic music of At The Drive-In.
In this episode we examine the music of one of the biggest Van Halen songs.
In this episode we explore the music of Soundgarden. Soundgarden was the quintessential grunge band. The loss of Chris Cornell has been a major blow to the hardcore Soundgarden community. RIP Chris Cornell.
In this episode we explore the music of the Canadian band RUSH. Rush was a Canadian rock band consisting of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). Rush is known for its musicianship, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy.
In this episode we explore the music of the band Failure. Failure is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was active from 1990 to 1997 and from 2014 onwards. They are often compared to other alternative rock bands from that time that were similarly labeled as "alternative", such as Nirvana and Soundgarden, but are distinguished by their meticulous attention to textural sonic detail, inventive use of guitar effects and signal processing, and the overall expansive sound design of their later albums. Failure reunited in 2014.
In this episode we explore the music of Stone Temple Pilots (#2). Stone Temple Pilots (often abbreviated as STP) are an American rock band from San Diego, California, that originally consisted of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals), and Eric Kretz (drums). From the band's formation in 1989, its line-up remained unchanged until the firing of Weiland in February 2013.
In this episode I break down the Master of Puppets by Metallica. The resurgence of this song has been made possible because of its use in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things.
In this episode we explore the music of Megadeth.
In this episode we explore the music of Slipknot.
In this episode we explore the music of Journey.
In this episode we explore the music of metal legends Pantera. Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. The group was formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers – drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell – along with lead vocalist Terry Glaze. In addition to their contribution to the groove metal genre, Pantera is credited (along with Sepultura and Machine Head) for being part of the second wave of thrash metal scene in the early-to-mid 1990s.
In this episode we again explore the music of the band BOSTON.
In this episode we explore the progressive music of PLINI.
In this episode we explore the music of The Rolling Stones.
In this episode we explore the music of Jeff Buckley.
In this episode we again explore the music of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS.
In this episode we explore the music of XTC.
In this episode we explore the music of Athens, GA legends R.E.M.
In this episode we explore the music of the Deftones.
In today's episode we again explore the music of Foo Fighters.
In this episode we explore the music of Kansas.
In this episode we explore the music of Stevie Wonder.
In this episode we explore the music of Elton John.
In this episode we explore the music of The Cure.
In this episode we again explore the music of OASIS featuring the song "Don't Look Back In Anger"
In this episode we explore the music of Third Eye Blind.
In this episode we explore the music of The White Stripes.
In this episode we again explore the song "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin.
In this episode we explore the song "Goliath" by Karnivool.
In this episode we explore the music of the Nu Metal band KORN.
In this episode we continue to explore the Nirvana song that changed the direction of Rock music "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
In this episode we explore the music of Joni Mitchell.
In this episode we explore the Pearl Jam classic "Black" from the TEN album.
In this episode we explore the Coldplay classic "The Scientist".
In this episode we explore the Gordon Lightfoot 1970 classic "If You Could Read My Mind". Gordon Lightfoot - Vocals, Guitar (Left Speaker) Red Shea - Lead Acoustic Guitar (Right Speaker) Rick Haynes - Bass Produced By - Lenny Waronker and Joe Wissert Strings Arranged By - Nick DeCaro
In this episode I breakdown the song Cardinal Motion by Crowfield. This was from the only record that was released on my record label Ten Star Records. Ten Star Records was started with my late friend Johnny Diamond (1980-2011) and I around the band Crowfield. The track was recorded mostly live with a bunch of my friends and I playing on it. Tyler Mechem - Vocals/ Acoustic Guitar Joe Giant - Piano Les Hall - Electric Guitar, B3 Organ David Rolfe - Electric Guitar Jonathan Gray - Upright Bass Rin Vinson - Drums Mark Van Allen - Pedal Steel Rick Beato - Guitar Solo, Pump Organ
In this episode we explore the music of The Who. Roger Daltrey - Vocals Pete Townshend -Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals John Entwistle - Bass Keith Moon - Drums
In this episode we explore the song "Weak and Powerless" by A Perfect Circle.
In this episode we explore the song "Waste" by Phish.
In this episode we explore the music of THE CARS.
In this episode we take a deep dive into the legendary song "Do You Feel Like We Do" by Peter Frampton.
In this episode we explore the music of Kelly Clarkson.
In this episode I break down "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" from U2's iconic Joshua Tree album. The song was the second #1 single from Joshua Tree and is one of the greatest rock songs of all-time.
In this episode we explore the song "G.O.A.T." by Polyphia.
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Pink Floyd. The song is "Comfortably Numb" off Pink Floyd's 1979 release entitled "The Wall".
In this episode we explore the music of Seal. The song is "Kiss from a Rose" off Seal's 1994 self-titled release Seal II.
In this episode we explore "Before I Forget" one of SLIPKNOT's biggest songs. This video is dedicated to Joey Jordison.
In this episode I break down the Queen classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" with the help of Brian May.
In this episode I break down Chicago's "Make Me Smile".
In this new series, Deep Cuts, we explore the lesser known album tracks of famous artists. In this episode we focus on a Deep Cut from The Police's final album, 'Synchronicity'.
This month marks the 4th anniversary of the “What Makes This Song Great?” series! So today, we’re going to take a look at another song from the band that started it all: “What’s My Age Again?” By Blink-182.
In this episode we take an in-depth look at Bon Jovi's massive hit "Livin' on a Prayer".
In this episode we take an in-depth look at Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".
In this episode I break down the Elton John classic "Tiny Dancer".
In this episode of we discuss questions like where to I get the tracks for "What Makes This Song Great?" and suggestions for the series.
In this episode we take an in-depth look at The Killers' timeless hit "Mr. Brightside".