Dr. Zemke talks vocoder with a very excited host: it's Breakfast Club, there're robot voices on tunes, and well... of course Mike has a vocoder app on his phone.
In which Dr. Zemke details uses for/of: the vibraphone. Whether cracking solos, percussive melodies or Looney Tunes foley, this week's instrument brings the bones-as vibes. (Sorry.)
In which Dr. Zemke brings in tracks featuring a personal dislike: the oboe. While Mikey and Sarah maintain it's not quite as rude as the saxophone, does the 'best duck in the choir' still prove too annoying for the Doctor to enjoy?
In which Dr. Zemke had trouble finding real examples of ...the Theramin. While there are many soundalikes (hi Star Trek and Dr. Who themes), playing the real thing takes a fair degree of talent. One of the only instruments played without any physical contact, we take a deep dive into its ethereal wail.
In which Dr. Zemke had trouble narrowing down her picks for ...the cowbell. While not all present can agree the sound is reminiscent of 'Heidi and her alpine herds', all agree on the solidity, power and utter tonk it provides. Get down. (And she thought we wouldn't like this week's instrument...)
In which Dr. Kirsten educates on the 'big, awkward lover' of the musical instrument world, the cello. Listen to the sounds of solemn anticipation (thanks, Mikey) and note the team's excitement re: next week's instrument.
Featuring a special appearance from Mike's favourite ever band, Dr. Kirsten tells Mikey and Sarah all about the steel pan (caveat: don't call it a drum, you rube), known to the New Zealand Academy of Steel Pan as 'the sound of sunshine'. Fair enough.
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