Office Listening — October 2023 Spotify Playlist
On the cover: Isla Vidal. October playlist feat. new music, tracks from Soundfly’s community, and recommendations culled from our Discord.
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10 Free and Affordable Music Production “Must-Haves”
Gear Acquisition Syndrome is a thing — music production too often comes with a hefty price tag — but it doesn’t have to! Here are 10 examples.
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What Is a Cantus Firmus? (and How to Write One)
This compositional form and tool was used emblematically throughout the Middle Ages, here’s how it works and how to write one.
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Themes and Variation S2E03: “Songs With Limitations” (with Lora-Faye Åshuvud)
In this episode of the podcast, Mahea, Martin, and special guest Lora-Faye Åshuvud discuss “Songs With Limitations.”
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The Altered Scale: The One That Breaks All the Rules.
This is the A1 barbecue sauce of all musical scale modes… (As in, it doesn’t go on everything but when it works, it REALLY adds some tang!)
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6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Authenticity and uniqueness are rare commodities in the music industry. Here’s how you can best communicate your brand and reap the benefits!
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Laura Mvula’s Lyrics Have No Business Being This Good.
Resistance, resilience, realness. Laura Mvula uses her lyrics to weave complex stories told with accented, melodic, and tonal perfection.
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Synths 101: How Oscillators & Waveforms Work
Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth waves — we cover everything you ever need to know about how synths use oscillators to create tones.
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The Important Questions to Ask Yourself Next Time You Want to Give Up on Your Music Dreams
Just because you know this is what you want doesn’t mean you don’t call it into question… Be strong, visualize, and get back on the horse!
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Is “If I Fell” The Beatles’ Hippest Pre-Revolver Tune?
What’s going on in this subtly sophisticated pop hit? Turns out… a lot! Let’s break down this romantic ballad off of “A Hard Day’s Night.”
