Episode 172: Music Theory Across the Cosmere ( feat. Krishna and Paul )
Brooke and Tyler listen intently to guests Krishna Patel and Paul-chan as they teach us all about music theory and how Sanderson's stories blend different aspects into the magic and worlds. Our conversation begins with a description of tone, melody, and rhythms before a crescendo of speculation about how we can apply our musical knowledge to the magic systems of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers
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Show Notes
Brooke and Tyler listen intently to guests Krishna Patel and Paul-chan as they teach us all about music theory and how Sanderson's stories blend different aspects into the magic and worlds. Our conversation begins with a description of tone, melody, and rhythms before a crescendo of speculation about how we can apply our musical knowledge to the magic systems of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers
Songs/clips that can be heard in this episode:
Whitacre - Sleep
Example of tritones
Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre
Gayatri Mantra from Battlestar Galactica
Example of atonal music
Sanskrit chanting
Katie Payne Artwork that you could win
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.