4 chapters across the catalog
Mo Facts and Adam Curry discuss how different cultures operate on unique time signatures and rhythms, from Thai hill tribes to South American Samba. They explore "Blue Eyed Soul" and artists like Justin Timberlake or the Rolling Stones who learned from black musical traditions. Mo cites Malcolm X's metaphor about putting too much milk in coffee to describe how mainstream commercialization washes out original cultural expressions.
Mo Facts provides examples of call and response, starting with an African tribal recording and followed by Little Richard. He demonstrates how the rhythm and timing remain consistent across different deliveries. The segment highlights how this musical structure is a fundamental part of the African diaspora's influence on American music.
Mo Facts shares his family history, noting his grandfather was a "Gandy Dancer" on the railroad. These African-American laborers used synchronized movements to straighten heavy steel rails. A "caller" would lead the gang with his voice to ensure coordination and safety. Mo argues that this collective effort on a single frequency allowed the men to achieve feats impossible for individuals.
Using the Pied Piper from "Shrek" as a metaphor, Mo Facts argues that controlling music allows for the control of people's movements. Adam Curry references Joseph Goebbels using Wagner's music to rile up crowds and the theory of 432 Hertz tuning. They conclude that those seeking a one-world government must control or mislead the voices that resonate with the masses.
