#pigeonsongspod — Public Fediverse posts

Episode two hundred and eighty-eight is up now! Today's song is It Was Love by Maria Mena.

I discuss the tragic true story that inspired the song, and how it carries a message of universal love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIQ3bPB2-r0

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #itwaslove #mariamena #etterglød #afterglow #andthencameyou #norway #norwegian

Episode two hundred and eighty-seven is up now! Today's song is So Far Away by Avenged Sevenfold.

I discuss the late great Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, and how this song explores the band's grief at his passing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_8mn9q1u60

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #sofaraway #avengedsevenfold #a7x #jimmysullivan #therev #jimmytherevsullivan #synystergates #mshadows #zackyvengeance #johnnychrist #mikeportnoy #nightmare

Episode two hundred and eighty-six is up now! Today's song is Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? by Peter Sarstedt.

I discuss the song's use of various pop culture references to paint an image of a specific person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w0druV6sD0

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #wheredoyougototmylovely #petersarstedt

Episode two hundred and eighty-five is up now! Today's song is Lover, You Should Have Come Over by Jeff Buckley.

I discuss Jeff Buckley's unique artistic voice, and why this is one of the best songs ever recorded

https://youtu.be/Sna545Bwx2Q?si=FnbUw3nHiVZ6EXE0

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #loveryoushouldhavecomeover #jeffbuckley #grace #loveryoushouldvecomeover

Episode two hundred and eighty-four is up now! Today's song is Shiva by The Antlers.

I discuss the pivotal moment of the continuing story of this album that this song depicts, and how the music interweaves with the lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVIGacymOdw

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #shiva #shivah #theantlers #antlers #hospice #petersilberman

Episode two hundred and eighty-three is up now! Today's song is Glimpse of Us by Joji.

I discuss the song's depressingly relatable lyrics, and the unfortunate real life tragedy that inspired the original idea for the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW6sxal9ayQ

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #glimpseofus #joji #georgemiller #smithereens #rileymcdonough #christinagrimmie #filthyfrank #88rising

Episode two hundred and eighty-two is up now! Today's song is Anything by an Unkindness.

I discuss the song's reflective lyrics, and the way the song uses simple instrumentation to great effect, as well as the incredible music video.

https://youtu.be/CoZuz8nWcB4?si=D8EzAR6AstZKuV7L

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #anunkindness #adamjohnston #anything #yourmoviesucks #yourmoviesucksdotorg #yms #10years #canada

Episode two hundred and eighty-one is up now! Today's song is Hearts A Mess by Gotye.

I discuss the song's simmering, deliberate composition, and how it switches deftly between soft and loud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYLVG8g0Xho

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #heartsamess #gotye #wouterdebacker #likedrawingblood

Episode two hundred and eighty is up now! Today's song is Spiral of Ants by Lemon Demon.

I discuss the song's use of the haunting imagery of an ant mill to present an open theme of endless cycles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFu4QpdNBY

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #spiralofants #antmill #deathspiral #lemondemon #neilcicierega #neilcic #groundhogday #timeloop #endlessloop

Episode two hundred and seventy-nine is up now! Today's song is Wheat Kings by The Tragically Hip.

I discuss the heartbreaking true story of David Milgaard that inspired the song, and try not to cry again during a Tragically Hip episode.

https://youtu.be/5_hk6nHwWGg?si=Dk6pFDPBCR_tGItW

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #thetragicallyhip #thehip #tragicallyhip #gorddownie #robbaker #gordsinclair #paullanglois #johnnyfay #davidmilgaard #canada #saskatoon #wheatkings #fullycompletely

Episode two hundred and seventy-eight is up now! Today's song is Half Life by Trocadero.

I discuss the band's history with the web show Red Vs. Blue, and how this song perfectly captures a mood with simple lyrics and loud music.

https://youtu.be/_HtKUOyCce0?si=S3KeQB1RNm8ItZTS

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #halflife #trocadero #rosesareredvioletsareblue #redvsblue #roosterteeth

Episode two hundred and seventy-seven is up now! Today's song is The Feminine Urge by The Last Dinner Party.

I discuss the song's thoughtful lyrics, and how I do and don't relate to its message.

https://youtu.be/XiT1ytSaZg0?si=OBuFpMEW05kpSM6Y

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #thelastdinnerparty #preludetoecstacy #thefeminineurge #abigailmorris

Episode two hundred and seventy-five is up now! Today's song is Warning by Incubus.

I discuss the song's message that is only increasingly relevant as the years go on, and how I now associate this song with two other completely unrelated songs due to a chain of excellent mash-up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPBBd_3tLVw

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #warning #incubus #morningview #brandonboyd #jackconte #brainstew #greenday #mashup

Episode two hundred and seventy-four is up now! Today's song is You're Not Special, Babe by Orla Gartland.

I discuss the song's blunt yet uplifting lyrics, and how Orla's music has woven in ane out of my life.

https://youtu.be/yNXwfEeHTqQ?si=KY1mhEyzWe28C9cY

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #orlagartland #orlagartlandmusic #yourenotspecialbabe #womanontheinternet

Episode two hundred and seventy-three is up now! Today's song is Home by Foo Fighters.

I discuss the song's reflective nature, and how it serves as a perfect ending to the otherwise eclectic album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblfqmFwFfg

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #home #foofighters #davegrohl #taylorhawkins #patsmear #natemendel #chrisshiflett #echoessilencepatienceandgrace

Episode two hundred and seventy-two is up now! Today's song is Waves (Piano) by Chloe Moriondo.

I discuss the various versions of this song and why I prefer the piano version, and discuss how this song would have become my entire personality if it came out when I was a teenager.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYsn8XWjqi0

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #waves #piano #chloemoriondo #rabbithearted #animalkingdom #shortly #cavetown

Episode two hundred and seventy-one is up now! Today's song is Lover's Spit by Broken Social Scene.

I discuss the song's blunt language presenting its theme plainly, and the alternate version featuring the vocals of Feist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ10zEZWEhk

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #loversspit #brokensocialscene #youforgotitinpeople #kevindrew #brendancanning #feist #beehives

Episode two hundred and seventy is up now! Today's song is Claire's Ninth by Ben Folds & Nick Hornby.

I discuss the song's origin in a short story, and how it effectively utilises the point of view of a child.

https://youtu.be/h076F9eGqyU?si=BEm0ZjOdyhmFLz5l

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #benfolds #nickhornby #lonelyavenue #clairesninth

Episode two hundred and sixty-nine is up now! Today's song is Where Dreams Go To Die by John Grant.

I discuss the song's use of beautiful melodic piano and strings, and the grim imagery utilised in the lamenting lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dn5xiTXlNU

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #johngrant #wheredreamsgotodie #queenofdenmark #theczars

Episode two hundred and sixty-eight is up now! Today's song is lovely by Billie Eilish ft. Khalid.

I discuss the song's beautiful use of dynamics, the interweaving of the two singers' voices, and the superlative cover by Lauren Babic and Seraphim.

https://youtu.be/Em9QH8RUT6A?si=DpleodKaaSvjzF8y

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #billieeilish #khalid #finneas #finneasoconnell #laurenbabic #jordanradvansky #seraphim #dontsmileatme #lovely

Episode two hundred and sixty-seven is up now! Today's song is Friend Of Ours by Elbow.

I discuss the real person who inspired this song and the album it comes from, and how Guy Garvey's lyrics say a lot with so little.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULBiPdvpDz8

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #elbow #guygarvey #friendofours #theseldomseenkid #seldomseenkid #bryanglancy #alovelymessage #manchester #mancunian #salford

Episode two hundred and sixty-six is up now! Today's song is 1901 by Jim Guthrie.

I discuss the song's slow boil of intensity and discord, and the vague but affecting lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRdnqF_-J5c

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #1901 #jimguthrie #morningnoonnight #superbrothers #swordandsworcery

Episode two hundred and sixty-five is up now! Today's song is SING by My Chemical Romance.

I discuss the song's simple message that shines through its bombastic production and performance, and how I came around on it and the rest of the album eventually.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ZMvSNLoo8

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #sing #mychemicalromance #gerardway #mikeyway #frankiero #raytoro #bobbryar #dangerdays #dangerdaysthetruelivesofthefabulouskilljoys #mcr

Episode two hundred and sixty-three is up now! Today's song is The Emptiness Machine by Linkin Park.

I discuss the how the song is the perfect introduction to Linkin Park's new vocalist, and how the live performance sold me immediately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fbRgcChaiY

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #theemptinessmachine #linkinpark #mikeshinoda #emilyarmstrong #deadsara #colinbrittain #fromzero

Episode two hundred and sixty-two is up now! Today's song is Toxicity by System Of A Down.

I discuss the song's use of disparate imagery and cultural references, as well as its every changing musical form.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0Iiv5hpQik

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #systemofadown #soad #serjtankian #daronmalakian #shavoodadjian #johndolmayan #toxicity

Episode two hundred and sixty-one is up now! Today's song is Fireworks by The Tragically Hip.

I discuss the song's contrast of a loving relationship with the pop culture and world news of the times, and how it's all spun up in a fun rock tune.

https://youtu.be/TW56piOrU64?si=QpodM1FZ6gjrNeis

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #thetragicallyhip #tragicallyhip #thehip #gorddownie #gordsinclair #paullanglois #robbaker #johnnyfay #canada #canadian #fireworks #phantompower #kingston #ontario

Episode two hundred and sixty is up now! Today's song is Ruby Quaker by Devin Townsend.

I discuss how the song's upbeat tone contrasts with the more solemn subject matter of the album, while also serving as a fitting epilogue.

https://youtu.be/SAopfNY5g24?si=cuC3r1hEjLuQFH0K

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #devintownsend #rubyquaker #powernerd

Episode two hundred and fifty-nine is up now! Today's song is Impossible Soul by Sufjan Stevens.

I discuss how the song progresses through five movements of music, and returns back to the acoustic feel of the beginning of the album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8FtPFEIbWM

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #impossiblesoul #theageofadz #ageofadz #sufjanstevens #sufjan

Episode two hundred and fifty-eight is up now! Today's song is Holocene by Bon Iver.

I discuss the song's inspiration in an actual moment in Justin Vernon's life, and why this is the most beautiful song ever recorded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5rqQuV0Wuw

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #holocene #boniver #justinvernon #seancarey #boniverboniver

Episode two hundred and fifty-seven is up now! Today's song is Two by The Antlers.

I discuss the continuing story of the album, and how this song marks a pivotal moment for the protagonist and narrator.

https://youtu.be/jn66bFDkWIE?si=p_CUcneltZHLkWk-

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #antlers #theantlers #hospice #petersilberman

Episode two hundred and forty-seven is up now! Today's song is New Year's Day by Taylor Swift.

I discuss the song's sweet message of commitment and wanting to stay in touch, and why I think the bridge is some of Swift's best songwriting to date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tupVzh-a03E

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #newyear #newyears #newyearseve #newyearsday #taylorswift #reputation #jackantonoff

Episode two hundred and thirty is up now! Today's song is Call of the Void by Devin Townsend.

I discuss the song's laid back tone, despite it still being a growling metal song, and its mental health centric message.

https://youtu.be/k-joo8m5hMU?si=07yuEt8rnkz3dqdr

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #callofthevoid #devintownsend #devintownsendproject #lightwork #canada

Episode two hundred and twenty-six is up now! Today's song is Kirby by Aesop Rock.

I discuss the way Aesop uses his usual complex lyrical style to rap about such a mundane topic as how much he loves his cat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkkPI3f9IH8

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #kirby #aesoprock #theimpossiblekid #cat #cats #kitten

Episode two hundred and seventeen is up now! Today's song is Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead.

I discuss how the song grew on me over time, just as it did for the song's writer and singer, and how it remains a relevant commentary today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yABIClvC6I

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #radiohead #fakeplastictrees #thebends #thomyorke #johnnygreenwood

Episode two hundred and two is up now! Today's song is Bobcaygeon by The Tragically Hip.

I discuss the complex story and imagery in the lyrics, and the small town that gave its name to this big song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2VUI5BdzQQ

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #bobcaygeon #phantompower #tragicallyhip #thetragicallyhip #thehip #gorddownie #johnnyfay #robbaker #gordsinclair #paullanglois #canada #kingston #ontario #ingordwetrust #desertbus #desertbusforhope #DB2024

Episode one hundred and fifty-seven is up now! Today's song is Dear John by Taylor Swift.

I discuss the use of an old fashioned literary device to tell a sad story from Swift's own life, and how it reflects on the disgusting way the media treated her in the early years of her success.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeNnHwYBYmg

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #dearjohn #taylorswift #speaknow #speaknowtaylorsversion #johnmayer

Episode one hundred and forty-nine is up now! Today's song is Empires by Elbow.

I discuss the interweaving of personal and global themes, comparing it to both real life and fictional events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbdzyjsCDdE

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #empires #elbow #manchester #giantsofallsizes #brexit #dayofthedead

Episode one hundred and forty-one is up now! Today's song is As the World Falls Down by David Bowie.

I discuss how the song's meaning can be read in very different ways depending on if you read it as solely part of the film's narrative, or as its own, separate song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfpRWuWq8pE

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #astheworldfallsdown #davidbowie #labyrinth #labyrinthmovie #jenniferconnelly #jimhenson #brianfroud #tobyfroud #jareththegoblinking

Episode one hundred and thirty-seven is up now! Today's song is No Surprises by Radiohead.

I discuss the gentle, lullaby-like tone of the music that directly contrasts the grim, hopeless, politically charged lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoBWD7Tlojg

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #radiohead #nosurprises #okcomputer #thomyorke #johnnygreenwood

Episode one hundred and thirty-six is up now! Today's song is betty by Taylor Swift.

I discuss the country throwback sound of the song, and spend most of the episode ranting about how much the narrator of the song sucks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irAhMSRIjD4

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #betty #taylorswift #folklore #country #pedalsteel

Episode one hundred and twenty-six is up now! Today's song is Walking the Cow by Daniel Johnston.

I discuss the origin of this song's strange title, and how it reflects on Johnston's overall themes in art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92uZfScuuW4

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #danieljohnston #walkingthecow #hihowareyou #thedevilanddanieljohnston #tvontheradio #pearljam

Episode one hundred and twenty-one is up now! Today's song is I Had Lost My Mind by Daniel Johnston.

I discuss the way this song explores the very serious subject of the singer's mental health through absurd humour and theatricality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzCWc3Qs-2Y

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #danieljohnston #ihadlostmymind #dontbescared #thedevilanddanieljohnston

Episode one hundred and three is up now! Today's song is DON'T TELL THE BOYS by Petey.

I discuss the way the song balances humour and satire with its deep and dark themes of toxic masculinity and mental health.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HamigDXWgac

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #petey #peteyusa #donttelltheboys #wonderful #toxicmasculinity #mentalhealth #dépression

Episode one hundred and two is up now! Today's song is Le Risque by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

I discuss the bluesy style the band seem to be adopting for this project, and the multiple vocals the song cycles through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDPXXHHUJNE

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #lerisque #kinggizzard #kinggizz #kinggizzardandthelizardwizard #stumackenzie #ambrosekennysmith #michaelcavanagh #cavs #joeywalker #blues #bluesrock

Episode ninety-eight is up now! Today's song is Fragments by an Unkindness.

I discuss the excellent wordplay throughout the song, and the Blondie cover that lead me to the original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekpXXQaVB4c

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #fragments #anunkindness #adamjohnston #yms #yourmoviesucks #yourmoviesucksdotorg #blondie #debbieharry

Episode seventy-six is up now! Today's song is Machines by Biffy Clyro.

I discuss the tragic but hopeful inspiration behind this song and the album it comes from, and the simple acoustic sound that the band later leaned into more and more.

https://youtu.be/rbYOHu5xVqc?si=pHGa66xmQXFeWF6P

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #machines #biffyclyro #simonneil #puzzle #death #depression

Episode seventy-five is up now! Today's song is Exile by Taylor Swift ft. Bon Iver.

I discuss my love for conversational duets, and spend almost as much time talking about the song as I do talking about weirdo Taylor Swift fans.

https://youtu.be/_Bb90cfAsuU?si=0x8Wr8xuDENn-jP_

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #exile #taylorswift #boniver #justinvernon #folklore

Episode sixty-two is up now! Today's song is Forbidden Colours by David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

I discuss the emotional lyrics and their religious imagery, as well as the excellent film that the song was created for.

https://youtu.be/j6sIMXhqHIE?si=bYF1utJ0vVBFvODJ

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #pride #pridemonth #prideweek #forbiddencolours #merrychristmasmrlawrence #davidsylvian #ryuichisakamoto #yellowmagicorchestra #ymo #davidbowie #takeshikitano #beattakeshi #japan

Episode sixty is up now! Today's song is Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat.

I discuss the contrast between the club banger tune and the sorrowful vocals, and the heartbreaking music video.

https://youtu.be/L8FYw_Y8L1E?si=ogeOdP88xCo2B5BZ

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #pride #pridemonth #prideweek #smalltownboy #bronskibeat #stevebronski #jimmysomerville #larrysteinbachek #theageofconsent

Episode forty-four is up now! Today's song is The Birds by Elbow.

I discuss the song's message that I didn't know until now, and how much it bangs live.

https://youtu.be/14nLzSyGJus?si=IBbOUryPB2Juhhv4

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #elbow #buildarocketboys #thebirds #manchester

Episode forty-one is up now! Today's song is Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish.

I discuss the song's inspiration from Billie's own life, and how this song blindsided me on first listen.

https://youtu.be/bMLxIocp-r4?si=JX-DT4S7UUNc1gN2

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #billieeilish #happierthanever #finneas #finneasoconnell

Episode thirty-eight is up now! Today's song is Nothing Worth Loving Isn't Askew by Lemon Demon.

I discuss the dark yet wholesome lyrics of the song, and the seeming omnipresence Neil Cicierega has on the internet.

https://youtu.be/viou2jYkyWg?si=sKULBGPjOo56Bzbk

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #lemondemon #neilcicierega #neilcic #nothingworthlovingisntaskew #dinosaurchestra

Episode thirty-eight is up now! Today's song is Nothing Worth Loving Isn't Askew by Lemon Demon.

I discuss the dark yet wholesome lyrics of the song, and the seeming omnipresence Neil Cicierega has on the internet.

https://youtu.be/Plvc9B_bce8?si=2RHHj0ktCqK8tgV4

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #lemondemon #neilcicierega #neilcic #nothingworthlovingisntaskew #dinosaurchestra

Episode thirty-seven is up now! Today's song is The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton by The Mountain Goats.

I discuss the impactful message of the song's narrative, and what would lead a Christian singer to yell Hail Satan.

https://youtu.be/OMzD4CYIfJs?si=M6aPG7vCo9hqaCiV

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #themountaingoats #tmg #johndarnielle #ionlylistentothemountaingoats #thebesteverdeathmetalbandindenton #thebesteverdeathmetalbandoutofdenton #allhailwesttexas

The second episode of my podcast is up now! Today's song is Starlings by Elbow. Happy 29th birthday to me!

https://youtu.be/I7FGPViWIak?si=TnzNrplNlqrzYZtB

#podcast #dailypodcast #pigeon #pigeonsongspod #music #songs #starlings #birds #murmuration #elbow #manchester #seldomseenkid #theseldomseenkid