Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich

Mandatory Music

Music EN ↓ 105 episodes

Welcome to Mandatory Music! A podcast about the craft of music. Join Mike and Sebastian as they unravel the depths of song writing, musicianship and great artists. Each season centres on one particular band, with a deep dive into specific songs that delve into their creation, sound and complexity. It is within song and harmony, melody and rhythm that our emotional heartbeat echos.  It has been said that "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. - Plato So, come for the ride.

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Author

Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 4: Soothing Voices 31.03.2024

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text “You insist that the weight of the world should be on your shoulders.” Michael and Sebastian chat about one of the most melancholy songs that Metallica had ever put out, My Friend of Misery. Join us as we break down what it is and what it could have been. Facebook search:  mandatory music email: mandatorymusicshow@gmail.com Mandatory Music is proudly...

Episode 3: Death and Deliverance 24.03.2024

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text We talk about the second track on Metallica's debut album, Kill Em All. Released when the band was twenty years old and already showing massive signs of mature and complex writing and musical composition. Join us as we discuss the thematic riffs and lyrics of this biblical masterpiece. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael He...

Episode 2 15.03.2024

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Michael and Sebastian tackle the controversial first single release from the Metallica's Load album, Until It Sleeps. We discuss Metallica's new sound, look and try to unpack the band's new trajectory into their musical sound. Thank you for listening!! We appreciate the support. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael...

Episode "One" 10.03.2024

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mike and Sebastian break down Metallica's iconic song One. We dig deep into the lyrics, song composition and the imagery from their first ever music video. We also stroll down memory lane reflecting on our experiences seeing the song live. Thank you for listening!! we really appreciate the support Email: mandatorymusicshow@gmail.com Follow on Fa...

Episode Zero: The Intro 04.03.2024

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mike and Sebastian introduce themselves and talk a little music and what's to come in the future. We cover the format of the podcast which is to deep dive specific songs from 1 band for a 14 episode season. 7 songs for Sebastian and 7 songs for Mike. Season 1 we will be talking all things Metallica!! Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produce...

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