Hamilton, Hozier, Multiphonics & Modes

<p>Mailbag May returns for round two, as Kirk continues catching up on listener questions.</p> <p><strong>NEW THEME MUSIC INBOUND!</strong></p> <p>Strong Songs passed its first goal of 150 backers <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/strongsongs">on Patreon</a>! That means Kirk will write all-new theme music for the show. Keep an ear out for that sometime in June, most likely. A huge thank you to everyone who's signed up to support the show so far - we've also got some new goals, which you can check out over on the page: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/strongsongs">https://www.patreon.com/strongsongs</a></p> <p><strong>MAILBAG MAY, PART 2</strong></p> <p>The Strong Songs mailbag continues to overflow. This week we've got some follow-ups on Hamilton as well as questions about Mariah's whistle register, vocal multiphonics, rhythmic misdirection, the lydian mode, and the differences between a sequencer, a sampler, and a synthesizer. </p> <p><strong>REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>Various pieces from <em>Hamilton,</em> composed by <a href= "https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/1129134467937964032"><em>Strong Songs</em> celebrity endorser</a> Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2015</p> <p>The graphic novel <em>Asterios Polyp</em> by David Mazzucchelli, 2009</p> <p>"Counting Stars" by OneRepublic from <em>Native</em>, 2013</p> <p>"The Third Eye" by the Pillows from <em>My Foot</em>, 2006</p> <p>"<em>The Simpsons </em>Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989</p> <p>"Something" by Snarky Puppy feat. Lalah Hathaway from <em>Family Dinner Vol 1</em>, 2013</p> <p>"Emotions" as performed by Mariah Carey on <em>Emotions</em>, 1991</p> <p>"Movement" by Hozier, 2019</p> <p>"Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton from <em>Frampton</em>, 1975</p> <p>"Nut Bush City Limits" by Ike and Tina Turner, 1973</p> <p>"Shake Your Rump" by the Beastie Boys from <em>Paul's Boutique</em>, 1989</p> <p>"Without You" by Pete Ham and Tom Evans, as performed by Harry Nilsson, 1971</p> <p>"White Winter Hymnal" as performed by Fleet Foxes, 2008</p> <p>"Fugue 24" by Ana