Madonna Songbook Podcast
Giulio Mazzoleni, author of the highly popular book Madonna Songbook, takes you on a musical journey to discover all about Madonna’s songs, the true core of her astonishing artistic career. Find out about the secrets, the contents, the stories, the meanings and the making of some of the 500 titles delivered by an exceptional songwriter and producer: Madonna! Her musical talent is often overshadowed by the visual output and the bruhaha on her charismatic personality. Let’s give the music the credit it deserves! Let the music take control! And if you are intrested in purchasing thebook, you can order it from the publisher at https://www.antigaedizioni.it/prodotto-it/madonna-songbook/?lang=en, or check Amazon in EU, UK, Canada, Mexico and Japan, plus Abebooks in the US!
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Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
In this episode of Madonna's Songbook, host Giulio Angelo Mazzoleni and guest Guy Guido ivestigate the emotional depths of Madonna's music, focusing on her songs that explore family themes. They analyze 'Promise to Try' and 'Oh Father,' discussing the complexities of loss, love, and the impact of family dynamics on Madonna's artistry. The conversation highlights the significance of these songs in understanding Madonna's personal experiences and her evolution as an artist.
Check out the book Madonna Songbook now available for free shipment worldwide: https://www.fishpond.com/Books/MADONNA-SONGBOOK/9999156928287
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode with guest Stefan Mreczko from MLVC The Madonna Podcast, host Giulio Mazzoleni discusses the songs Madonna has dedicated to having fun and getting together, from Holiday to Celebration, through a whole playlist of other titles that you can stream for great fun time on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I4pKtRtP18VE8Z5OxCj35?si=hslKMHTtSt-izo9nL45qjg&pi=uKbaQMqmQvKyd
Find out all the stories behind these songs and Madonna's songwriting in this podcast and on the book Madonna Songbook, which is available internationally on Amazon, Abebooks and directly from the publisher's website for signed copies at https://www.antigaedizioni.it/prodotto-it/madonna-songbook/?lang=en
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Giulio Mazzoleni and Madonna biographer Lucy O' Brien explore Madonna's evolution as an artist through her ballads. The focus is on This Used to Be My Playground and Take a Bow, with brief moments on other ballads like Bad Girl, Love Tried to Welcome Me, Easy Ride, Paradise, The Power of Goodbye . The discussion highlights the influence of Karen Carpenter on Madonna's work, the emotional depth of her lyrics, and the significance of her performances. It's a reflection on the personal connections that Madonna's music evokes and a celebration of Madonna's legacy as a talented songwriter and producer. To order the book Madonna Songbook: https://lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
In the first episode of Madonna Songbook, host Giulio Mazzoleni and guest Matthew Rettenmund delve into the world of Madonna's soundtrack songs, focusing on iconic tracks like 'Into the Groove' and 'Causing a Commotion.' They explore the cultural impact of these songs, the songwriting process behind them, and the personal connections fans have with Madonna's music. The conversation also touches on Madonna's Oscar “non-nominations”, her legacy in the music industry, and the evolution of her contributions to film soundtracks.