What the Skank?! And Stabs, Really?! And Magic Flutes !? And More ||: HHV 1-3 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 48 MIN

What the Skank?! And Stabs, Really?! And Magic Flutes !? And More ||: HHV 1-3

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Love that skank?! This week we look at song bridges, and pads. We see guitar stabs used in a few different styles. I have an interesting Tango song for you, and a beautiful Blues tune with an unusual chord progression. We look at hooks, of course, and touch on fabric and functions. Let's go.In Hits and Hooks Vignettes, we play some great tunes and lift the hood to see what makes them tick. HHV is a short-form music podcast about how songs keep listeners engaged through hooks, structure, and the subtle musical decisions that quietly do their work.Follow Hits and Hooks Vignettes, and join me, TuneMoose Matt Bates, for a weekly short walk through musicland! Hits and Hooks Vignettes is produced by Everyone's A Star Records, and hosted by TuneMoose Matt Bates.Songs:Songwriterz - Jimmy (Jamendo)Watercandle - Debajo de las estrellas (Jamendo)Ava Della Petra - Happy For You (Jamendo)John Dada &amp the Weathermen - White Moon (Jamendo)Brady Harris - Kate Stay Late (Jamendo)Ed Napoli - Try (Jamendo)Katilyn - Biggest Fan (Jamendo)Chrissy Blazier - Mistletoein' (Jamendo)Music Inserts:Harpeggio e Fuga in G Major (Musopen)OnClassical - Satie E. Gymnopédies - I. Lent et douloureux (Jamendo)BFCmusic - Eyes Of The Duendo (Jamendo)Relax Cafe Music BGM - Sentimental Mood (Jamendo)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Let It Burn" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Solid Advice" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Hidden Lane" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "The Arrival" (Everyone's A Star Records)Keywords: music, song analysis, hooks, melody, harmony, rhythm, genre, songwriting, engagement, recording, mixing, production, instruments, performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love that skank?! This week we look at song bridges, and pads. We see guitar stabs used in a few different styles. I have an interesting Tango song for you, and a beautiful Blues tune with an unusual chord progression. We look at hooks, of course, and touch on fabric and functions. Let's go.In Hits and Hooks Vignettes, we play some great tunes and lift the hood to see what makes them tick. HHV is a short-form music podcast about how songs keep listeners engaged through hooks, structure, and the subtle musical decisions that quietly do their work.Follow Hits and Hooks Vignettes, and join me, TuneMoose Matt Bates, for a weekly short walk through musicland! Hits and Hooks Vignettes is produced by Everyone's A Star Records, and hosted by TuneMoose Matt Bates.Songs:Songwriterz - Jimmy (Jamendo)Watercandle - Debajo de las estrellas (Jamendo)Ava Della Petra - Happy For You (Jamendo)John Dada &amp the Weathermen - White Moon (Jamendo)Brady Harris - Kate Stay Late (Jamendo)Ed Napoli - Try (Jamendo)Katilyn - Biggest Fan (Jamendo)Chrissy Blazier - Mistletoein' (Jamendo)Music Inserts:Harpeggio e Fuga in G Major (Musopen)OnClassical - Satie E. Gymnopédies - I. Lent et douloureux (Jamendo)BFCmusic - Eyes Of The Duendo (Jamendo)Relax Cafe Music BGM - Sentimental Mood (Jamendo)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Let It Burn" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Solid Advice" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "Hidden Lane" (Everyone's A Star Records)TuneMoose Matt Bates, "The Arrival" (Everyone's A Star Records)Keywords: music, song analysis, hooks, melody, harmony, rhythm, genre, songwriting, engagement, recording, mixing, production, instruments, performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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