Jess To Impress

Film Soundtrack Songs

This episode features songs from our host's favourite chilhood films. Will Jess be impressed or will he shower them with scorn? 

Songs Discussed:

• Stand Out by Tevin Campbell (A Goofy Movie)
• I'm Still Here by John Rezeznik (Treasure Planet)
• The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Dirty Dancing)

Full Season 1 Playlist Here

Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Aesop Rock

In this episode we dive into the difficult to understand lyrics of Aesop Rock. Jess continues to dislike things he has to think about and Carl cobbles together a poor explanation of various forms of rhyme. 

Songs discussed:

• Zodiaccupuncture by Aesop Rock
• No City by Aesop Rock
• Dog At The Door by Aesop Rock
• Pigeonometry by Aesop Rock

 

Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Womens Vocals

In this episode we listen to some songs that highlight women as lead vocalists. Jess develops the steak doneness scale for measuring how impressed he is and Carl demonstrates his inability to sing. 

Songs discussed:

• Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
• Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera
• I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
• Don't Save Me by HAIM
• O Gente Da Minha Terra by Mariza
• Respect by Aretha Franklin
• Whenever, Wherever by Shakira

Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Lil Nas X

In this episode we introduce Jess to 'some of that stuff the kids are listening to' in our first look at a contemporary Pop artist.

Songs discussed:

• Old Town Road by Lil Nas X
• Holiday by Lil Nas X
• Thats What I Want by Lil Nas X

Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Leave the Country (Instrumental) by Anthem of Rain

The Joy of Trying to Paint with Songmaster Sam

Another bonus episode with guest host Songmaster Sam! This time we let him keep his body hair/dignity intact and did some peaceful painting while he and Jess discussed a painting themed song list. Listen to Sam as he paints the art that becomes our logo!

Songs Discussed:

• Rings by Aesop Rock
• Paint the Town Red by Doja Cat
• Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones

Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Papa Was A Funky Stone by DJ Messagroove 

Jason Becker

In this episode we take a closer look at virtuoso gutarist Jason Becker and see if Jess is impressed with his shred-style electric guitar playing. Carl ponders the value of music to different people at different times. 

Songs discussed:

• Perpetual Burn by Jason Becker
• Air by Jason Becker
• End of the Beginning by Jason Becker

Here is a playlist with all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Insane Shredding Guitar Solo by nickpanek620

Violin

In this episode we Jess discovers The Beatles, the horrors of new age music, and the secret double life of Eleanor Rigby the face-snatcher. Songs discussed:

• Czardas by Vittorio Monti, Sarah Nemtanu
• Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles
• Elements by Lindsey Stirling

Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Romantic Violin Suite Main 6678 by Good B Music

Sea Shanties

In this episode we discuss sea shanties and explore Jess' distaste for salt, sand, and the dangers of the deep. Songs used:

• Spanish Ladies by The Longest Johns
• Fish in the Sea by Michiel Schrey, Sean Dagher, and Nils Brown (Assassin's Creed Soundtrack)
• Brisbane Harbour by The Dreadnoughts

Here's a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Pirate Sailing Music by PGN Music