Science-ish (2024)

The pilot episode of Science-ish; a science podcast that casually merges both science and fun, through a… scientific-ish lens.

Science-ish (2024)

Episode 1: All About A Cappella: How (and Why) Do We Sing, and What Makes Chords “Crunchy”?

In this episode of Science-ish, host Lina Klak explores the fascinating world of singing— from examining its historical roots, to the physiology of the human voice, to how singers manipulate their voices to create different sounds, and so much more. Hear from Katie Ko, an accomplished vocal arranger and former music director of an a cappella group, where we delve into the intricacies of vocal arranging and the unique challenges it presents.

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On Science-ish, dive into trending topics and niche interests with us as we discuss them through a… scientific-ish lens. Whether it's something viral, or one of those obscure obsessions that your one friend always talks about— we bring you the knowledge behind what’s going on in the world, in a way that casually merges both science and fun.

Credits

Directed, written, edited, and produced by: Lina Klak

Special shout out to Dr. Bimm— thank you for all of your help and knowledge during our class! And of course, thanks to my incredible guest star Katie!

Show Notes

Errors/Clarification

  • 31:45 - Update from Katie! Her favorite chord is not called a minor 6— it’s called a flat 6! (Still a fire chord though, no matter what it’s called)

World We Created // Voices in Your Head (all Katie Ko’s arrangements!)

Intro, Outro, and Transition Music // pixabay.com

  1. Intro/Outro Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

  2. Transition Music: Elevator Music bossa nova background music ( Version 60s) - Lesfm

Audio Clips Used // YouTube

  1. Grecian: Ancient Greek Music - Hymn to Nemesis

  2. Gregorian: Alleluia: Vidimus stellam

  3. Renaissance

    1. Beyoncé: Beyoncé - CUFF IT (Official Lyric Video)

    2. 14th-17th Century: Victoria (attr.) - Jesu, dulcis memoria - The Cambridge Singer

  4. Baroque 

    1. Opera: OPERA PLANET Cecilia Bartoli 'Agitata da due venti' - Vivaldi 4K ULTRA HD

    2. Bach: Johann Sebastian Bach-Air on G String

    3. Monteverdi: Claudio Monteverdi - Ecco mormorar l'onde - La Venexiana

    4. Handel: Haendel - Sarabande

  5. Espresso: Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso (Official Audio)

  6. Barbershop

    1. First Quartet: It's A Blue World (Remastered)

    2. Tag: Go The Distance (from Hercules) - Melodores A Cappella - Meloroo 2018

  7. Orchestra: Orchestra Tuning / Warm Up - Clean Sound

  8. Mariah: Mariah Carey - Emotions (MTV Unplugged - HD Video)

  9. Belty, sparkle chord: Voices in Your Head | ICCA Finals 2012 (We Found Love / Titanium / Little Lion Man)

  10. 7th Chord Example: Billie Eilish - idontwannabeyouanymore (Official Vertical Video)

  11. 9th Chord Example: Peg - Steely Dan

  12. Awesome Singing: 2022 ICCA SET | The Harvard Opportunes

  13. How Long: How Long - Voices in Your Head

  14. Starry, Starry Night: Starry, Starry Night - Voices in Your Head

  15. Mi.mu Gloves: Ariana Grande - Mimu Gloves and "Why Try" (Live in Anaheim 4-10-15)

  16. Espresso (Reprise): Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso (Official Instrumental)

Audio Clips Used // freesound.org

  1. Vinyl Rewind - TasmanianPower

  2. Morning chirping of birds - dibko

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