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Obsessed By Music

Monologues, reviews and conversations about music, hosted by Rob Esse.Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/TheRobEssehttps://www.instagram.com/therobesse/

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
86
Years Active
2016 - 2023
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The Missing Drums In Modern Pop Music

The Missing Drums In Modern Pop Music

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In this episode I talk about the missing drum kits within modern pop music. 

I miss hearing the sound of real drums being played in modern music and I was remind…

00:13:25  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Q&A: Answering Questions About Music And Me (Part 2)

Q&A: Answering Questions About Music And Me (Part 2)

In this follow-up episode I answer 20 more questions related to music and me. 

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00:26:54  |   Mon 28 Aug 2023
Music Worth Hearing: Sananda Maitreya's 'Wildcard!'

Music Worth Hearing: Sananda Maitreya's 'Wildcard!'

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This episode of 'Music Worth Hearing' puts a spotlight on the album 'Wildcard!' by Sananda Maitreya.  


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00:18:07  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
Q&A: Answering Questions About Music And Me (Part 1)

Q&A: Answering Questions About Music And Me (Part 1)

In this episode I answer 20 questions related to music and me. 

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00:24:20  |   Wed 19 Jul 2023
10 Reasons Why I Still Play Music On CDs (and why I can’t get rid of them)

10 Reasons Why I Still Play Music On CDs (and why I can’t get rid of them)

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In this episode I share the many reasons why I still listen to much of my music on the compact disc format and why I can't seem to get rid of CDs!


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00:18:19  |   Tue 27 Jun 2023
The Music That Shaped Me (The Middle Years)

The Music That Shaped Me (The Middle Years)

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This episode is a continuition of the key music that has shaped my life. Moving on into early adulthood, I experienced many changes with respect to what I was l…

00:28:47  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Going To A Concert Solo Is Better Than You Think

Going To A Concert Solo Is Better Than You Think

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Have you ever gone to a live concert on your own? If yes, then good on you for making the decision to actually go and experience the music of an artist or band…

00:13:21  |   Wed 07 Jun 2023
Exploring Snobbism And The Evolution Of Music - With Arthur Turnbull

Exploring Snobbism And The Evolution Of Music - With Arthur Turnbull

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In this episode I talk with Arthur Turnbull, the lead voice of The Music Snobs Podcast. 

We explore many topics including the definition of a music snob, genera…

01:16:44  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
Music Is The Ultimate Psychedelic - With Daniele Bolelli

Music Is The Ultimate Psychedelic - With Daniele Bolelli

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In this episode I talk with Daniele Bolelli, host of The Drunken Taoist and History On Fire podcasts. 

Daniele is also a writer and university professor with a …

01:09:39  |   Mon 22 May 2023
The Music That Shaped Me (The Early Years)

The Music That Shaped Me (The Early Years)

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This episode is about the first music I heard as a child, what I listened to as I was growing up and the music that has shaped me. 


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00:20:07  |   Tue 16 May 2023
Music Worth Hearing: Bob Dylan's 'Rough And Rowdy Ways'

Music Worth Hearing: Bob Dylan's 'Rough And Rowdy Ways'

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This episode of 'Music Worth Hearing' puts a spotlight on the album 'Rough And Rowdy Ways' by Bob Dylan. 


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00:09:54  |   Mon 08 May 2023
Beyond Good and Bad - Rethinking How We Talk About Music

Beyond Good and Bad - Rethinking How We Talk About Music

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Good and bad music, what does that even mean? Does bad music exist? Are these terms we should be using to describe music? 

I think the idea of anything creative…

00:11:10  |   Tue 02 May 2023
AI, ChatGPT And The Creative Future Of Music

AI, ChatGPT And The Creative Future Of Music

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AI and ChatGPT is changing our world and it’s creeping into creative art forms such as music. Maybe it’ll potentially benefit some artists, but there is a fear t…

00:16:51  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Eyes Closed, Ears Open - Is Music More Audio Than Visual?

Eyes Closed, Ears Open - Is Music More Audio Than Visual?

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In this episode of the Obsessed by Music podcast, I explore the question of whether music is primarily an audio medium. 

I reflect on my own habit of dedicating…

00:09:13  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
Beyond Commodity - Why Music Is More Than A Product

Beyond Commodity - Why Music Is More Than A Product

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This episode is about why music is not a commodity.

Music is important. It's a vital part of human creativity. It provides so much value to people. People live …

00:13:47  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
The Night Shift - Why Music Sounds Best When The Sun Goes Down

The Night Shift - Why Music Sounds Best When The Sun Goes Down

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Daytime is not the best time to listen to music. Why not? Well, there are a number of reasons. 

There is comparatively much more background noise during the d…

00:07:19  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
Music Worth Hearing: Leonard Cohen’s Debut Album ‘Songs Of Leonard Cohen’

Music Worth Hearing: Leonard Cohen’s Debut Album ‘Songs Of Leonard Cohen’

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This episode of 'Music Worth Hearing' puts a spotlight on the debut album of Leonard Cohen. 


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00:11:26  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
An OBM Short: Music Choices Are Not A Popularity Contest

An OBM Short: Music Choices Are Not A Popularity Contest

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This epsiode is about the idea of people listening to music that they may not truly enjoy. That is, pretending to like particular artists and albums because d…

00:04:07  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
A Chat With CheapAudioMan - Music, Affordable Audio and Flamethrowers!

A Chat With CheapAudioMan - Music, Affordable Audio and Flamethrowers!

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In this episode I chat with Randy from the CheapAudioMan YouTube Channel, which is where he reviews audio equipment and helps people find the best value in hifi…

01:19:32  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Vinyl Never Dies! - Michael Fremer On Music, Records and Audio

Vinyl Never Dies! - Michael Fremer On Music, Records and Audio

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In this episode I talk with Michael Fremer - writer, editor and reviewer of all things related to HiFi audio. Michael is notorious for his expertise in the worl…

00:59:18  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
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