Justin Timberlake Goes Medieval

Switched on Pop

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Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2016

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Summer heat is upon us and so are the jams. Our ears are hooked on Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling." What you may not know is that this song leans on the success of mononymous giants: Pharrell, Michael and Handel. If you think that pop is a modern phenomenon, you may be surprised by medieval references and techniques comped by JT. Join us as we break down the hidden hooks and musical tricks that make this song an ear worm. Featuring Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling! Pharrell Williams - Happy Michael Jackson - Thriller Michael Jackson - Rock With You Elvis Costello - Allison M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This Electric Six - Improper Dancing Nicki Minaj - Feeling Myself ft. Beyonce Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River Bernart De Ventadorn - Can Vei La Lauzeta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Charlie, it's that time of the year when we have to start talking about what is going to be the official 2016 summer jam.
0:09.4	No, it's too soon. It's still spring technically, I think.
0:12.4	What? You're out of your god darn mind, man. It is hot as...
0:16.6	Okay, well, I don't think we're ready to declare anything, but I'm willing to entertain a hot jam for the summertime heat as it approaches.
0:23.2	What's got you excited?
0:24.6	I think the strongest contender at the moment is Justin Timberlake's can't stop the feeling exclamation point.
0:32.6	Exclamation point!
0:33.6	This song is in the top three and it is going to be heard everywhere this summer, I predict.
0:40.8	So, Charlie, let's get into this track and see what is so universal and catchy about Sir Timberlake's latest pop smash.
0:50.8	Beautiful. Let's do it.
0:55.6	Sweet storm.
1:02.6	Welcome to Switched On Pop. I'm songwriter Charlie Harding.
1:04.6	And I'm musicologist Nate Sloan and in this episode, let's break down Timberlake's effervescent summer anthem can't stop the feeling.
1:15.6	I got this feeling inside my bones. It goes electric baby when I turn it on.
1:23.6	Open my city. Open my home. We're flying up no ceiling when we in our zone.
1:31.6	I got that sunshine in my pocket. Got that good soul in my feet. I built that hot blood in my body when it drops.
1:40.6	Ooh, I can take my eyes off of it. Open so phenomenally. Come on, lock the way we rock it. So don't stop it.
1:49.6	Charlie, I guarantee whether you like it or not the song is going to be in your head all summer.
1:54.6	I'm excited about that. I don't want to stop this feeling. I'm glad to hear that and you are not alone.
1:58.6	Many people out there like the blog consequence of sound are all about this track, right? They call it soulful and vibrant.
2:08.6	A four minute mound of disco dust that is a level Timberlake.
2:13.6	Who disco dust? I love that. Wonderful.
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