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

Metallica Album Review

Album Review – Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All

February 14, 2022

Episode 18 of our Rhapsody Podcast is an album review, where I’ll be reviewing Metallica’s first album, Kill ‘Em All.

Lemon

Deep Dive: Compromising with Depression: Lemon Boy by Cavetown

February 2, 2022

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.

Former Happiness

Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory

February 2, 2022

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

Album Review: Your City Gave me Asthma

January 19, 2022

This episode is an Album Review and will Go over the album¨Your City Gave me Asthma¨.

Cross Examination- Kabuki Girl

Deep Dive: Cross Examination – Kabuki Girl

January 19, 2022

Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will talk about Kabuki Girl and it’s music theory.

Jimi Hendrix

Deep Dive: Jimi Hendrix

January 19, 2022

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

The‌ ‌Tiny‌ ‌Demon‌ ‌Child‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌Or‌ ‌Lack‌ ‌Thereof‌ ‌

The‌ ‌Tiny‌ ‌Demon‌ ‌Child‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌Or‌ ‌Lack‌ ‌Thereof‌ ‌

The‌ ‌Tiny‌ ‌Demon‌ ‌Child‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌.‌ ‌Or‌ ‌Lack‌ ‌Thereof‌ ‌ is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomore Samiyah Syed & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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The‌ ‌Worst‌ ‌of‌ ‌Humanity’s‌ ‌Creations:‌ ‌The‌ ‌Absolutely‌ ‌Horrendous,‌ ‌and‌ ‌ Downright‌ ‌Ghastly,‌ ‌Tuesday

The‌ ‌Worst‌ ‌of‌ ‌Humanity’s‌ ‌Creations:‌ ‌The‌ ‌Absolutely‌ ‌Horrendous,‌ ‌and‌ ‌ Downright‌ ‌Ghastly,‌ ‌Tuesday

The‌ ‌Worst‌ ‌of‌ ‌Humanity’s‌ ‌Creations:‌ ‌The‌ ‌Absolutely‌ ‌Horrendous,‌ ‌and‌ ‌ Downright‌ ‌Ghastly,‌ ‌Tuesday is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomore Samiyah Syed & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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Summer Fading, Slowly

Summer Fading, Slowly

Summer Fading, Slowly is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Mia Vaughn & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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The Voice

The Voice

The Voice is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School junior Lola Banta & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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Essay of Delight

Essay of Delight, A Greeting

Essay of Delight, A Greeting is an essay by Hopewell Valley Central High School freshman Kenzie Bangerter & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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Phobophobia

Phobophobia

Phobophobia is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School junior Edison Hicks & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine. 

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