Pulling the Music Apart

By: David Norliah and Russell
  • Summary

  • Russ, David, and Norliah gather to dissect and examine songs that are familiar to us all. Let them breakdown songs and see why they sound so familiar!

    Brad Peterson 2025
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Episodes
  • Podcast 5 - "Anthemic" Guitar Riffs and Hooks
    Apr 25 2025

    David, Norliah, Russell and Savvaus talk about these favourite Guitar Riffs and Hooks.

    The group discuss their favorite guitar riffs and hooks. They highlight iconic songs like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones, “Rusty Cage” by Soundgarden, and “Living in the 70s” by Skyhooks. They also mention Neil Young’s “Old Man” and James Taylor’s contribution to the song.

    A discussion about iconic guitar riffs in rock music, highlighting songs like “More Than a Feeling” by Boston, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne, and “Black Betty” by Ram Jam. The conversation also touches on the influence of these riffs on popular culture and the unique stories behind their creation.

    A group of music enthusiasts discuss their favorite guitar riffs. They highlight iconic songs like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana, and “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple. The discussion also touches on the influence of producers on music, mentioning Mutt Lange’s work with Def Leppard, Shania Twain, and AC/DC.

    The conversation discusses the influence of various bands and songs on Australian music. It highlights the impact of Skyhooks, particularly their Melbourne-centric lyrics and unique sound, and compares them to other glam rock bands of the time. The discussion also touches on the production of Neil Young’s “Old Man and the Banjo” and Boston’s “More Than a Feeling,” noting the significance of the original recordings.

    The conversation discusses iconic guitar riffs, including “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne, “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath, “Black Betty” by Ram Jam, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana. The discussion highlights the impact of these riffs on music genres and the unique sounds and attitudes they represent.

    The podcast discusses the impact of producers on music, highlighting Butch Vig’s work on Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and Mutt Lange’s influence on Def Leppard, Shania Twain, and other artists. The episode concludes with a discussion of iconic guitar riffs, including “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple.

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    28 mins
  • Podcast 4 - Music Intro's
    Apr 19 2025

    David, Norliah, and Russell team up with special guest Savvas to discuss their favourite music intros!

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    10 mins
  • Podcast 3 - Misheard lyrics
    Mar 24 2025

    David, Norliah, and Russell reunite to share some of their most amusing misinterpretations of lyrics.

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    6 mins

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