Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians deconstruct their songs and tell the stories behind how they were made. In the past, it's explored tracks from U2 to Ben Gibbard and more. In the newest episode, musician, creator, and host Hrishikesh Hirway and Thundercat breakdown "Them Changes" from his latest mini-album, The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam (Brainfeeder).Thundercat is the alter ego of bassist and singer-songwriter Stephen Bruner. He's played bass for both Suicidal Tendencies and Erykah Badu and went on to help shape Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. In this episode, Thundercat breaks down the song "Them Changes," off his new mini-album. Thundercat co-produced the track with long-time collaborator Flying Lotus, with Kamasi Washington on saxophone. Buy "Them Changes" on iTunes.Mentioned in this podcast: The Isley Brothers - Footsteps in the Dark, Ice Cube - It Was a Good Day, Moogerfooger Envelope Filter[download this episode]More from Song Exploder:[Podcast] Ben Gibbard on Zooey Deschanel and the "Divorce Record"[Podcast] Sylvan Esso Finds the Sound of Second Chances[Podcast] U2 and the Dawn of Skinhead CultureArcade Fire's Will Butler Explores Death, Money, and Humanity in Solo Track "Anna"Here's Why 'Game of Thrones' Theme Song Is as Treacherous as WesterosWarped Superheroism: The Music of Marvel's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'How tUnE-yArDs Turned the Drought into a Dance SongHear the Original Demos That Became the “Downton Abbey” Theme MusicSong Exploder: "Spring (Among the Living)" by My Morning JacketSong Exploder: "Half Dome" by Toro y MoiSong Exploder: "Games You Can Win" by RJD2Song Exploder: "Pour Cyril" by How to Dress WellVisual Sampling: How To Dress Well's Album Package Is A Futuristic ArtifactSong Exploder: "I Want Wind To Blow" By The MicrophonesThis Is Why the 'House of Cards' Theme Song Is Killer
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