A true internet gem I only discovered this week: A podcast in which musicians speak about how they composed a specific song. Might sound a bit nerdy, but really isn’t. It’s a fascinating insight into creative minds at work. Start with the episode in which Jeff Beal explains his thinking behind the «House of Cards» main title theme and the subtle changes he made from season 1 to season 2.

From Weekly Filet #165, in June 2014.

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