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
Album Review – Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All
Episode 18 of our Rhapsody Podcast is an album review, where I’ll be reviewing Metallica’s first album, Kill ‘Em All.
Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown
Today’s episode is a deep dive on Lemon Boy, by Cavetown, and will discuss how Cavetown uses this song to make a commentary on mental health issues.
Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory
Today’s episode is a Composer’s Corner and will focus on the theme of my piece, Former Happiness.
Album Review: Your City Gave me Asthma
This episode is an Album Review and will Go over the album¨Your City Gave me Asthma¨.
Deep Dive: Cross Examination – Kabuki Girl
Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will talk about Kabuki Girl and it’s music theory.
Deep Dive: Jimi Hendrix
Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will dive into the artist Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his influences both musically and culturally, and his discography during his lifetime.
Recent Rhapsody Blog Posts
Found poem- Twilight Eyes
Found poem- Twilight Eyes is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Sari Pehnke & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine
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Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves is an essay by Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomore Maura Owen O’Boyle & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.
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Self Vanity
Self Vanity is a painting by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Ellie Brown & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.
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Exit
Exit is a painting by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Ellie Brown & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.
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Sun Day
Sun Day is a photo taken by Hopewell Valley Central High School junior Anthony Mackiewicz-Cano & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.
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Social Distancing on a Beach
Social Distancing on a Beach is a painting by Hopewell Valley Central High School junior Sophia Venezia & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.
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