I felt the pull to continue our previous discussion of music theory basics in this episode, focusing on intervals. We also get our practice dictations in. So, class is in session!
I'll get back to some analysis videos with score soon. I've got some great stuff that I need to comb through! 2022-03-02 06:20:22 +0000 UTC View Post
For our very first Fan Favorites video, we're exploring the Relationship Songs that move us. We cultivated these selections from you, the Daily Doug community, and it's a great list of songs!
There's music by Gentle Giant, Queen, Yes, Billy Joel, The Who, Dream Theater, ELP, Peter Gabriel, ...
2022-02-27 21:13:14 +0000 UTC View PostFor our next EPL episode, due to drop around the first of March, I'm interested in your take on which album by Ayreon to listen to.
I have scored an interview with Arjen Lucassen this coming Tuesday, and I'm planning to release the interview to YT later in the week...likely Thursday. This ...
This is my first 'Doug's Choice' for an EPL episode in a while. But, it comes after we've just started implementing our recommendations portal on the discord. And, this album was highly supported by the community...and Supertramp is a band I'm not very familiar with. So, join me for a full album ...
2022-02-23 21:33:57 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode, we're going back to basics. I'm starting with an introduction to music theory and rudiments in the discussion of musicianship. We're also doing some Ear Training exercises, including some pointers and a guide for your own success. Enjoy!
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Thank you for your interest in this new video series. This poll will help us narrow down the finalists to determine which songs will be included in the Fan Favorites video at the end of the month.
This month, we received 53 song suggestions on the topic of Relationship Songs. There are 18 s...
2022-02-17 04:15:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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I'm glad you're here! You've found the official Daily Doug online community. We post our content via this patreon.com platform. And, our private social m...
2022-02-17 03:22:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Megan joined me to record our Valentine's Day episode featuring Maybe I'm Amazed...this was how we started our recording session...
2022-02-14 21:10:08 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! I'm excited to introduce our Fan Favorites Series. There's been lots of planning and discussion to get this dialed in. I'm eager to see where it goes. All of the information for the new series, and how you can participate, is included below. If you have questions, please leave a commen...
2022-02-09 21:13:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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In this edition of the Behind the Score series, I'm taking you through a few classic tracks by Henry Mancini. Along the way, we're discussing extended te...
2022-02-02 20:55:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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This was my first time listening to a Led Zeppelin album! Thanks to all who voted and making this video possible. Led Zeppelin is a band that elicits mi...
Hi all,
This is a video update as we get ready to introduce our new tiers in February. I also address the new recommendations portal on discord. And, I talk a little about the coming new video series called 'Fan Favorites'.
I've sent a note to each of your inboxes as well (on these s...
Congratulations to Led Zeppelin, who won the first round of our poll for this upcoming Episode.
I just want to note for the record that I have never listened to any Led Zeppelin album cover to cover. I have heard several songs throughout the years, but I'm largely unfamiliar with their...
2022-01-25 22:34:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi y'all. We're excited to roll out these new recommendation channels. They'll be live very soon. Here's a tutorial and walk-through of what they will do and how they will be used. Comment below if you have questions!
2022-01-22 20:30:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all! This video is a companion to the messages that went out to all patrons this morning. We're pleased to announce that the current tiers will NOT be deleted, and that you can choose to stay at your current tier level for as long as you'd like without a raise in price. Please let me know i...
2022-01-22 16:25:45 +0000 UTC View PostIn the last poll, Jethro Tull won, and we listened to Aqualung.
In this poll, we're bringing back the second the third place bands from last time (Led Zeppelin and Frank Zappa). And, we're replacing them with three new options: Ayreon, Nightwish, and Spock's Beard.
We'll run this pol...
We start this episode by answering a few of your questions from the Music Theory section of the Discord...specifically addressing the 'elusive' second chord to Stairway to Heaven. We also discuss modes and scales before diving into an analysis of the beautiful art song Sure On This Shining Night ...
2022-01-20 03:22:41 +0000 UTC View Post
My one-hour interview with Michael McGlynn is on YouTube, but we had some interesting conversation before and after the 'actual interview' took place. Here's the extra footage.
Please remember to not share this link! Hope you enjoy.
2022-01-18 18:09:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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Thanks for your voting! I really enjoyed listening to Aqualung by Jethro Tull. As you'll hear in the video, I had only heard Aqualung and Locomotive Bre...
2022-01-16 20:54:56 +0000 UTC View PostThanks for voting in the first round of this episode's poll. Jethro Tull has won the first round, and now we're moving on to round 2. Vote for your preferred album that you'd like me to react to from the list provided below.
I have not included Thick as a Brick because I've already re...
2022-01-12 17:03:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone,
I'm posting this archive of our hangout from Saturday, January 8 (posted on Jan 9) to the entire community with the permission of those who were on the livestream. With the upcoming tier changes, we wanted to share with all of you what these live hangouts are like. This one ...
2022-01-10 04:28:31 +0000 UTC View PostOK! We're back to normal with our 2-round poll structure for the extended play lounge episodes. (I had picked Dream Theater and King Crimson specifically in December.)
For those that are new...the first round asks you to pick from 1 of 5 bands. These bands, as we start out 2022, reflect the...
2022-01-07 19:23:57 +0000 UTC View Post
This is an important update for all Daily Doug Patrons...
Hey, y'all! Things are happening here at the Daily Doug Patreon. We are so grateful for all of you and for your support of our channel and content.
As we move into 2022, we have reconfirmed our commitment...
2022-01-03 18:32:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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For our first Extended Play Lounge Episode of 2022, we're listening to Red by King Crimson. This album won the poll, and I was fascinated by the heavine...
2022-01-03 18:13:44 +0000 UTC View Post
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Before the season of Christmas ends, join me in discovering the secrets behind one of the most cherished (and most heard) musical moments of every Christm...
2021-12-31 23:46:44 +0000 UTC View PostKing Crimson beat out Led Zeppelin for the first Extended Play Lounge of 2022. I've listened to their first album, In the Court of the Crimson King previously on the Extended Play Lounge. What should I listen to next by KC?
I've listed five options. Vote for your favorite below!
2021-12-29 15:23:21 +0000 UTC View PostAs we start off the new year, I've narrowed the bands I'd like to start with to these two...King Crimson and Led Zeppelin. So, your task is simple. Which band would you rather see included in the first Extended Play Lounge of 2022?
Once we have a winner, we'll pick the album. 2021-12-25 19:34:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all,
This is the archive of our live hangout on December 18. All tiers were invited, and we ended up hanging out together for about 2.5 hours. We're so thankful for all your support. Thanks for spending some of your time with us!
2021-12-21 19:50:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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Hello all,
I'm pleased to present exclusive early access to my recent interview with Ross Jennings, lead singer of Haken. We discuss some of his e...
2021-12-21 04:01:20 +0000 UTC View Post
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We're finishing 2021 out with a bang with the return of Dream Theater to the Extended Play Lounge. Spend an hour with me as we wind our way through the entire 8-...
2021-12-18 04:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post