Rhapsody the Podcast
Rhapsody is a Hopewell Valley Central High School student-run music theory podcast that is supported their teacher David Schwartzer.
Episode Features:
- Deep Dive - An in depth analysis on one song from one artist
- Head to Head - The ultimate comparing of two songs
- Copycat - Comparing an original song to a Cover
- Sample the Sample - Analyzing samples of our favorite hits
- Connect the Dots - Connecting musical themes between artists
Recent Podcast Episodes
Deep Dive: Frank Ocean “Nights”
In this “Deep Dive” episode, we will discuss Frank Ocean’s “Nights” and how the lyrics and instrumentation set it apart from the rest.
Connect the Dots: Christmas Songs
In this “Connect the Dots” episode, we examine Christmas songs to find what makes them sound like Christmas, using music theory concepts as our guide.
Deep Dive: Cool Patrol
In this “Deep Dive” episode, we’ll break down NSP’s “Cool Patrol” and discuss what makes this song so unique.
Connect the Dots: Mingus
In this “Head to Head” episode, a classic jazz performance of ‘Moanin is pitted against its modern interpretation. Which is better?
Deep Dive: Frank Ocean “Seigfried”
In this “Deep Dive” episode, we will discuss Frank Ocean’s “Seigfried” and what contributes to its spacy, ethereal vibe.
Head to Head: Sadie and Dark Souls
In this “Head to Head” episode, we’ll be comparing the composition of Gymnopedie no. 1 by Erik Satie & Firelink Shrine from Dark Souls by Motoi Sakuraba.
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Recent Rhapsody Blog Posts
New Aircraft
Last year Boeing created another aircraft called the ” Boeing 797″. This new aircraft is a smaller aircraft but larger than the Boeing 737. This aircraft seats between 220 and 270 passengers depending on the configuration by the airline. The 797 will have a twin aisle configuration as well that can travel up to 5,200…
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Connect the Dots: Storytelling Through Taylor Swift’s Discography
Rhapsody Blog Connect the Dots: Storytelling Through Taylor Swift’s Discography Intro: Today’s blog is a connect the dots and will explore the theme of storytelling through Taylor Swift’s discography. Taylor Swift has been in the spotlight since she released her first album at age 16 and has been writing music since she…
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COMPOSER’S CORNER: Three Composers, One Song
COMPOSER’S CORNER: Three Composers, One Song Today’s episode is a Composer’s Corner where three different composers from three different musical backgrounds will write a song together, and give an inside look at the creative process of collaborating musicians. Segment 1: Brad: Mixing and Melodic Composition Three Different Elements of the Chord Progression, Violin/Strings, Arpeggio, Sawtooth…
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Head to Head: The Girl From Ipanema
Rhapsody Blog Head to Head: The Girl From Ipanema Intro: Today’s blog is a Head to Head and will analyze the similarities and differences between two different versions of the song “The Girl From Ipanema”, originally written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. The two recordings are by Stan Getz and João Gilberto,…
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Commercial Pilots
Commercial Pilots by Miller Cleave They have specialized skills, top prestige, and a unique vantage point from the flight deck that most people will never get to experience. In the Airline Industry, There’s a huge pilot shortage that goes up to seven hundred thousand pilots. In the next ten years, the pilots will have to…
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Why I Wanted to be a Pilot
Why I Wanted to Be a Pilot Blog Post 1 By Miller Cleave Hello and welcome to Capt Cleave’s Flight Adventures on the Hopewell Valley Student Publications Network where students come together to share content with the world. The opinions expressed in this episode are mine the show. I wanted to be a pilot ever…
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