The theme for episode 2 of season 2 is 'Brief But Beautiful.' Many artists face pressure to make their songs ‘radio friendly,’ and one result of that is the homogenization of the length of songs. Songs you hear on the radio are right around a 3:30 average length. However, we are going to take a look at artists who ignore radio standards. Guest panelists Raychel and Koby join our host, Nick, for a discussion on songs that clock in under 2:30 (and some are even under 1:00). Our conversation takes us around the world with some very interesting stops along the way.
3:07 Prá Onde Vai Você by Lô Borges (Brazil | South America)
8:00 Calibre by Lô Borges (Brazil | South America)
11:47 Fantasy by Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté (Mali | Africa)
19:06 Cracking by Crumb (USA | North America)
28:54 Prelude Opus 28 No. 1 in C major by Frédéric Chopin (performed by Martha Argerich) (Poland | Europe)
34:58 Paku Te La by Te Vaka (Samoa & other Polynesian islands | Oceania)
42:24 Everybody Wants to Love You by Japanese Breakfast (South Korea | Asia)
54:31 Panelist Picks
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