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

To the Stars I've Wished Upon

To the Stars I’ve Wished Upon

To the Stars I’ve Wished Upon is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School junior Edison Hicks & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine. 

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Restful

Restful

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

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A History of Deeds Most Eyvile

A History of Deeds Most Eyvile

A History of Deeds Most Eyvile is a short story by Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomore Samiyah Syed & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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Autumn

Autumn

Autumn is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Steven Porpora & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.     

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An Autumn Feast

An Autumn Feast

An Autumn Feast is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Sonya Mykytyn & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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Awe of Reality

Awe of Reality

Awe of Reality is a poem by Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Sathya Kummarapurugu & was published in Panorama, the literary arts magazine.

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