There’s a new episode of Strong Songs that I haven’t posted here yet! It’s about Anne Lennox’s “Little Bird,” a song that absolutely rules. Hope you dig it:

S08E07 - "Little Bird" by Annie Lennox

Strong Songs returns to the mighty Annie Lennox, for a closer look at her initially patient, eventually soaring 1992 single "Little Bird." This song allllmost beat out "Walking On Broken Glass" to get...

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Some more pics of Strong Songs Live, courtesy MirifotoPDX:

Strong Songs Live was unbelievable. I am thrilled, and still recovering. THANK YOU to everyone who came out, and who tuned in to the stream. I’m already planning the next one, haha. Here are some early video stills, shot by Kevin Jardin:

Strong Songs Live was unbelievable. I am thrilled, and still recovering. THANK YOU to everyone who came out, and who tuned in to the stream. I’m already planning the next one, haha. Here are some early video stills, shot by Kevin Jardin:

Two Days!!!

Two Days!!!

For those thinking about Bonnie Tyler today: One of the best episodes of the @kirkhamilton.com podcast "Strong Songs" goes deep on "Total Eclipse of the Heart", including the fun fact that it was originally intended for a musical about *vampires* strongsongspodcast.com/blogs/episod...

S07E06 - "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler

Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding smallTurn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bellsTurn around.....

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The game industry is so fucking back

Streaming Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Triple Click YouTube, come hang out! youtube.com/live/RTGPnzx...

Kirk Plays Rhythm Heaven Groove

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We've added a livestream to Strong Songs Live! If you can't make it in person, you can buy a stream ticket and watch along, or watch the archive afterward. Tickets here:

Strong Songs Live! | Alberta Rose Theatre

Ears on: Portland’s own award-winning music podcast Strong Songs is taking the stage for its first ever live show! Join host Kirk Hamilton and his band for a musical journey through a world of harmony...

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For @aftermath.site, I reviewed the Steam Machine. It costs $1049 base. It is beautifully designed. It might be one of the most important computers ever made, launched at the worst time imaginable. aftermath.site/steam-machin...

The Steam Machine Is An Iconoclastic Computer Born In Unforgiving Times

Valve has released a tiny, silent, entry level PC that does important work bringing PCs gaming to the living room and desktop Linux to the masses. The timing could not be worse.

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The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Mamma Mia” by ABBA, and is out in the main feed now! It was very fun to make, I learned a lot, and I hope you all enjoy it. 🎶

S08E06 - "Mamma Mia" by ABBA

It's time for a second helping of ABBA, and how could we resist "Mamma Mia"? Kirk peels back the layers of one of the band's most beloved songs, revealing a carefully crafted concoction of melodies, c...

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The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Mamma Mia” by ABBA, and is out in the main feed now! It was very fun to make, I learned a lot, and I hope you all enjoy it. 🎶

S08E06 - "Mamma Mia" by ABBA

It's time for a second helping of ABBA, and how could we resist "Mamma Mia"? Kirk peels back the layers of one of the band's most beloved songs, revealing a carefully crafted concoction of melodies, c...

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I've never entered Strong Songs for a podcast award like the Signal Awards or the Webbys - it's so expensive to enter, and it just kinda seems like a racket/not worth it. Does anyone have experience with them? Am I wrong, should I think about entering one of these years?

“Jazz is about what happens between the notes.“ Really? Really?!!! I beg to differ. I’ve been listening to Jazz for over 50 years now, and I’m telling you, no kidding, the notes are my favorite part.

Announcing: The 1st Annual EGOTYs The Earliest Game of the Year Awards June 12 on Patreon.com/PostGames June 15 on all podcast feeds Subscribe for free now and get the show as soon as it's live! pod.link/1815131711

We're still live raising money for abortion access for the Brigid Alliance and now we're joined by Strong Songs' own @kirkhamilton.com www.twitch.tv/rangedtouch

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CHARITY MARATHON - DONATE TO PREVENT ME FROM LEVELING

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I'll be on the Ranged Touch stream in 20 minutes, where apparently we'll be talking about Indiana sports. And Dark Souls 3! Come watch, and donate for a good cause! www.twitch.tv/rangedtouch

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CHARITY MARATHON - DONATE TO PREVENT ME FROM LEVELING

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I will be on this stream tomorrow at 11AM! You should tune in!

Ranged Touch@rangedtouch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

PREPARE TO GIVE is coming up on Saturday! Danni is playing DARK SOULS 3, and if you donate at least $3,000 an hour he will NEVER BE ABLE TO LEVEL UP. We've got some great guests lined up, too. Remember this iconic event from the last P2G? www.twitch.tv/rangedtouch/...

Is God of War: Laufey jazz?

I made a video version of my tribute to Sonny Rollins, with a little "St. Thomas" at the top. Hope you dig it! 🎷🐐

The Album That Made Me Love Sonny Rollins

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I wrote about Sonny Rollins - a huge influence on me as a saxophonist, and a man whose creative philosophies I'll forever be trying to understand and emulate.

Sonny The Colossus

On the passing of a legend, and one of my musical heroes

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When Kirk and I worked together at Kotaku, we bonded over a mutual love of jazz and especially Sonny Rollins. So glad he wrote this beautiful appreciation.

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I wrote about Sonny Rollins - a huge influence on me as a saxophonist, and a man whose creative philosophies I'll forever be trying to understand and emulate.

I wrote about Sonny Rollins - a huge influence on me as a saxophonist, and a man whose creative philosophies I'll forever be trying to understand and emulate.

Sonny The Colossus

On the passing of a legend, and one of my musical heroes

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Sonny Rollins makes me so unbelievably happy. 95 years of a beautiful, unflinchingly creative life. Sad to see him leave this form of existence but so grateful that I get to live the rest of my life with what he left us.

No other player had a bigger impact on me, as a musician and as an artist. I am so grateful to him. RIP Sonny Rollins, the colossus.

Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95

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Every tribute is a translation. Ahead of the Miles Davis centennial, I wrote about a blazing show (or a few of them) in West Peabody, Massachusetts, and some traces left behind.

Miles at Lennie’s

A photograph, a poem, a point in time

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The new episode of Strong Songs returns to Miles Davis's 1959 jazz masterpiece KIND OF BLUE. 🎶🎺 I focused on three solos: Wynton Kelly's piano solo on "Freddie Freeloader," and Trane and Cannonball's tenor/alto sax solos on "Flamenco Sketches." I hope you dig it - as always, thanks for listening!

S08E05 - Return to Kind of Blue

Kirk returns to Kind of Blue, taking a closer look at two more tunes off of the 1959 jazz classic. First, he digs into the modified 12-bar blues "Freddie Freeloader," with a focus on Wynton Kelly's mu...

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