29 days ago

From the Kulture Dads Podcast Archive: Ep. 036 — The Electric Guitar

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Episode Description:
Mike and Dave discuss the foundational sonic element of modern Western culture. The electric guitar forms the backdrop of who we are as peoples, how we tell our stories, and what matters to us. We trace the development of the guitar along with the technological changes that brought us distortion, multi-track recording, and modern production techniques.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:20 – Western Identity of the Guitar
09:45 – Early Guitar Inspirations
18:55 – Guitar as Cultural Pillar
29:40 – Evolution of Guitar Tech
41:05 – Birth of Metal Through Guitar
55:32 – Iconic Guitarists
1:12:10 – Technique & Shredding
1:26:22 – Guitar-Driven Genres
1:41:00 – Guitar in Modern Culture
1:58:30 – Personal Musical Evolution
2:18:53 – Full Outro Song Introduction