The Sound of Heartbreak *Sob*
Leave a reviewA great song might not heal a broken heart, but it’s a moving way to tell a story when someone or something leaves you feeling shattered. Here’s a look at the clever techniques musicians use to share stories of heartache. Get ready for sad, weary sounds from Ella Fitzgerald, Katy Perry and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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|Season: 2 |Episode: 4 |
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Episode One: Say Hello to Music Blocks
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A great song might not heal a broken heart, but it’s a moving way to tell a story when someone or something leaves you feeling shattered. Here’s a look at the clever techniques musicians use to share stories of heartache. Get ready for sad, weary sounds from Ella Fitzgerald, Katy Perry and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Stuff to think about after you’ve listened:
Are there particular sounds, artists, or songs that you connect with feeling heartbreak?
Which of the songs in the episode stood out to you with a connection to your experience with heartbreak?
Ready to explore more music about home? Check out our playlists on Spotify or Apple Music.
This is one of eight Music Blocks episodes exploring how musicians express emotions through sound. You can listen in any order. Find more episodes, discussion questions and playlists at MusicBlocksPodcast.org.
Tell us how you’re using Music Blocks in the classroom or at home, or share your playlists and music creations inspired by the podcast! Email us: Hello@MusicBlocksPodcast.org
Music Blocks is a production of Colorado Public Radio’s Audio Innovations Studio.
Hosts: Rebekah Romberg and Luis Antonio Perez
Lead producer: Rebekah Romberg
Education Advisor: Carla Aguilar, Ph.D.
Additional production and editing: Jo Erickson, Erin Jones, Emily Williams
Executive Producer: Brad Turner
Thank you: Monika Vischer and David Ginder at CPR Classical, Willobee Carlan at Indie 102.3, Jodi Gersh, Kim Nguyen, Mia Rincón, Clara Shelton, Hart Van Denburg, Jon Pinnow, Doug Clifton and all the teachers, parents and students who listened and helped us develop this podcast.
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