I. Let's get it started (ft. Aaron Dessner)
Summary
Hosts Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan kick off their Netflix series by analyzing the role of song introductions. They explore "thin slicing" research, discuss how streaming has shortened intros, and interview producer Aaron Dessner about crafting memorable openings for Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams. The episode argues that intros remain vital for setting emotional expectations.
Topics discussed
Mount Sinai Women's Health advertisement
Introduction: The art of the song intro and Netflix debut
The evolution of song intros: From long 90s epics to modern brevity
Thin slicing research and the song recognition game
Let's Get It Started history and classic long intros
Sonic twins: Songs with eerily similar beginnings
The pop overture and the impact of streaming on intros
Interview with Aaron Dessner on crafting intros for Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams
Outro and sponsor advertisements
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