Episode 7 - Name That Tune

In the final episode of the season, Karan and Matt kick it off by analyzing how similar a musical idea can be to another pre-existing one, without sounding “too similar,” or “unoriginal.” Matt conducts a test along these lines by creating an original melody that is similar to, but slightly different from, a very well-known song, and challenging Karan to guess which famous song the tune sounds reminiscent of. The results of the test are fascinating. The two cite examples of songs by artists such as Lana Del Rey and Oliver Tree that mirror pre-existing works perhaps a bit too closely. Later, strap on your seat-belt as Karan provides a passionate reading of a passage from his favorite Cormac McCarthy novel. He and Matt go on to discuss the pitfalls of social media (again), and contemplate the apocalypse.