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Historia de Aragón
El nuevo disco de Begut es un 10

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 85:45


Coincidiendo con la publicación de su primer disco “Un Diez EN Lo Emocional” charlamos con la intérprete aragonés Beatriz Gutiérrez, más conocida como Begut.  También hablamos de Isabel Marco (Mal Subtitulada), Álex Garber (Vine A Perderme Del Todo), Camellos (Tentaciones), Kamikaze Helmets (Whie My Guitar Gently Weeps), Crystal Fighters (LA Calling), Elem (Guárdate El Drama), Enrophin Shot DIRECTO RADIO), Muro Kvartet (Dirty Harry DIRECTO RADIO), Cuti Vericad (Vivir La Vida Sin Amor), Quique González (Terciopelo Azul), G5 (El Hombre Bala) y Christian McBride (Murder By Numbers FEAT Sting, Andy Summers).   

Strong Songs
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police

Strong Songs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:54


In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on every aspect of Sting's exuberant yet frustrated love song, unearthing the magic that lives in each piece of the music. This episode's subject was chosen by the Patrons of Strong Songs, who vote each season to pick one of the artists Kirk will cover on the upcoming season. If you'd like to vote on an artist for Season Eight, go sign up!Written by: StingFeaturing: Stewart Copeland, drums; Andy Summers, guitar; Jean Roussel, piano & keysAlbum: Ghost in the Machine, 1981Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:MTV: The Making of Ghosts in the Machine w/ Jools Holland, 1982Revolver Magazine interview feature with the band, 2000Stewart Copeland talks about his approach to drumming“Invisible Sun” and “Hungry For You” by The Police from Ghost in the Machine, 1981“Every Breath You Take” by The Police from Synchronicity, 1983“Message In A Bottle” and “Walking On The Moon” by The Police from Reggatta de Blanc, 1979“One Love / People Get Ready” by Bob Marley and the Wailers, 1965"Seven Days" by Sting from Ten Summoner's Tales, 1993“Deep Note” (The THX Sound) by James Morrer, 1982----LINKS-----

Blues Syndicate
PROGSYNDICATE Nº 4

Blues Syndicate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 59:35


PROGSYNDICATE Nº 4 1- DEDICATED TO WERNHER VON BRAUN – MYTHOS 2- L´UNIVERSE DE LA MER – DOMINIQUE GUIOT 3- VARIATION 18 – ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 4- MAYDAY GALLIARD – THE ENID 5- ACE OF WANDS – STEVE HACKETT 6- SKYLINE – ANDY SUMMERS & ROBERT FRIPP 7- THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL – RIVERSIDE 8- HYPER-GAMMA – THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 9- THE BOOGEE – JANKO NILOVIC & THE SOUL SURFERS

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Blues Syndicate
PROGSYNDICATE Nº 4 PROGRAMA SIN GUION

Blues Syndicate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 48:48


PROGSYNDICATE Nº 4 PROGRAMA SIN GUION 1- DEDICATED TO WERNHER VON BRAUN – MYTHOS 2- L´UNIVERSE DE LA MER – DOMINIQUE GUIOT 3- VARIATION 18 – ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 4- MAYDAY GALLIARD – THE ENID 5- ACE OF WANDS – STEVE HACKETT 6- SKYLINE – ANDY SUMMERS & ROBERT FRIPP 7- THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL – RIVERSIDE 8- HYPER-GAMMA – THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 9- THE BOOGEE – JANKO NILOVIC & THE SOUL SURFERS

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The Richard Syrett Show
The CBC's Tyrannical Takedown: How Your Tax Dollars Fund the Silencing of Free Speech

The Richard Syrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 95:27


MONOLOGUE The CBC's Tyrannical Takedown: How Your Tax Dollars Fund the Silencing of Free Speech NEWSMAKER They're coming for the kids: Bureaucrats study euthanizing autistic youth https://www.rebelnews.com/they_re_coming_for_the_kids_bureaucrats_study_euthanizing_autistic_youth Sheila Gunn-Reid, Rebel News' Alberta Bureau Chief, Host of ‘The Gunn Show' Wednesdays 9pm ET OPEN LINES THE CULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn https://torontosun.com/news/world/get-ready-for-several-years-of-killer-heat-top-weather-forecasters-warn   Experts Warn Climate Change Is A ‘Health Emergency' https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2025/05/28/experts-warn-climate-change-is-a-health-emergency-in-open-letter/   Tony Heller – Geologist, Weather Historian, founder of https://realclimatescience.com NEWSMAKER The Slap Heard Around the World – What's Going On, Inside the Strange Marriage of France's President and First “Lady”? https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/emmanuel-macron-wife-brigitte-shove-face-plane-vietnam-b2758606.html   Brad Hunter National Crime Columnist at Toronto Sun – Author of Cold Blooded Murder: Shocking True Stories of Killers and Psychopaths and Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown OPEN LINES THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY 1977 Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers played together for the first time when they performed as part of Mike Howlett's band, Strontium 90 in Paris France. 1973 Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon was on both the UK and US album charts. 1966 Percy Sledge started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'When A Man Loves A Woman' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast – ProgRock.com PodCasts
No Words Music #74: Y2K Silver Anniversary

Podcast – ProgRock.com PodCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 72:49


Recorded May 1, 2025 on progrock.com I Advance Masked – I Advance Masked (2000) – Andy Summers & Robert Fripp Night Splash – CAB (2000) – CAB Amo Bishop Roden – In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country (2000) – Boards of Canada Bewilderment – Vantage Point (2000) – Simon Phillips & Jeff Babko […]

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Ugly American Werewolf in London: Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 83:32


As long time listeners of the show know, The Wolf and Action Jackson were and remain huge fans of The Police. When they were 10, Synchronicity and Every Breath You Take ruled the albums and singles charts while being broadcast hourly on MTV. We'd thought we'd found the rock band we'd grow up with. However, lead singer and songwriter Sting had other plans. He'd grown tired to the infighting with Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland and wanted to take his songwriting and good looks solo. Dream of the Blue Turtles was Sting's first solo album making its debut June 17, 1985 and offered a more mature and jazzy approach to his songwriting. Enlisting the help of veterans like Darryl Jones (bass), Omar Hakim (drums), Kenny Kirkland (keys) and Branford Marsalis (horns), Sting created a more dynamic soundscape than he could have in The Police and took a big step towards being recognized as one of the premier songwriters of his generation. The first single, Feel Free To Set Them Free, set a groove and took advantage of new video technology for use on MTV. He revisited his ska/reggae roots on Love Is The Seventh Wave and offered a prayer of hope in the worry of the Cold War with Russians. However, Fortress Around Your Heart may be the best song he's ever written and it closes the album with style and substance. We may have wanted The Police to go on forever but Sting proved he could do so much more and this album went 3x platinum in the US with huge success around the world. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast
UAWIL #230: Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 84:32


As long time listeners of the show know, The Wolf and Action Jackson were and remain huge fans of The Police. When they were 10, Synchronicity and Every Breath You Take ruled the albums and singles charts while being broadcast hourly on MTV. We'd thought we'd found the rock band we'd grow up with. However, lead singer and songwriter Sting had other plans. He'd grown tired to the infighting with Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland and wanted to take his songwriting and good looks solo. Dream of the Blue Turtles was Sting's first solo album making its debut June 17, 1985 and offered a more mature and jazzy approach to his songwriting. Enlisting the help of veterans like Darryl Jones (bass), Omar Hakim (drums), Kenny Kirkland (keys) and Branford Marsalis (horns), Sting created a more dynamic soundscape than he could have in The Police and took a big step towards being recognized as one of the premier songwriters of his generation. The first single, Feel Free To Set Them Free, set a groove and took advantage of new video technology for use on MTV. He revisited his ska/reggae roots on Love Is The Seventh Wave and offered a prayer of hope in the worry of the Cold War with Russians. However, Fortress Around Your Heart may be the best song he's ever written and it closes the album with style and substance. We may have wanted The Police to go on forever but Sting proved he could do so much more and this album went 3x platinum in the US with huge success around the world. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Andy Summers & Robert Fripp: An Unlikely Guitar Duo That Made History. #thepolice 4/3/25

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 24:12


In the early ‘80s, The Police guitarist Andy Summers and King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp formed an unexpected partnership—blending avant-garde progressive rock with stadium-ready new wave. Despite their vastly different styles, the duo released I Advance Masked (1982) and Bewitched (1984), crafting intricate soundscapes that pushed musical boundaries. Surprisingly, Summers wasn't even a King Crimson fan when they first collaborated. In a recent Guitarist interview, he revealed that he and Fripp had a “cosmic connection” dating back to their teenage years in England. Their journey—from crossing paths in local music scenes to creating two groundbreaking albums—remains one of rock's most fascinating stories. Now, previously unheard recordings from their sessions have surfaced in Mother Hold the Candle Steady, part of the Complete Recordings reissue. Summers admits he was “knocked out” revisiting these lost tracks, questioning why they were left behind in the first place. In this video, we explore how this unique collaboration came to life, why it still resonates, and how their experimental approach influenced generations of guitarists. Plus, we dive into the latest discussions surrounding Fripp, King Crimson, and the ongoing legacy of progressive rock.

What the Riff?!?
1988 - January: Sting "...Nothing Like the Sun"

What the Riff?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 43:09


Nothing Like the Sun, or as it is written on the album, "...Nothing Like the Sun,"  is the second solo studio album by former Police bassist and front man Sting.  The title comes from Shakespeare's sonnet number 130 which contains the lines, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun."  Sting was met on the street one evening, who asked him, "How beautiful is the moon?"  Sting responded with this line from the sonnet.  Two events play a lot of influence on this album.  First, Sting's mother died in 1986, inspiring the lyrics to the opening track, "Lazarus Heart."  Second Sting joined the Conspiracy of Hope tour for Amnesty International, and through this tour was exposed to victims of government oppression in Latin America.  He was particularly moved by people in Chile for whom loved ones had "disappeared" in government actions, and wrote "They Dance Alone" as a description of the mourners who would dance the traditional Cueca by themselves with a picture of their loved ones pinned to their clothes.Sting's first solo album leaned into jazz.  This second album continues to have a jazz influence but reaches across a number of other genres including reggae, funk, acoustic rock, soft rock, and world music.  He brought in a number of solid musicians into the recording sessions including Gil Evans, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Branford Marsalis, and even his fellow Police alumnus Andy SummersSting would continue to further success after this album, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.  In the UK, ...Nothing Like the Sun debuted and peaked at number 1 on the UK albums chart.Bruce presents this adult contemporary album for this week's podcast. Be Still My Beating HeartThis second single from the album went to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are quite mature, describing the head telling the heart to settle down in the midst of an intense romance.  The title was likely inspired by a 19th Century poem from Mary Elizabeth Coleridge.  Andy Summers is playing guitar on this track.  Little WingMost of this album is original music written by Sting, but this one is a deeper cut and a cover.  Jimi Hendrix wrote "Little Wing" in 1967, and it appears on his "Axis" album.  Gil Evans did a jazz arrangement of this piece in 1974, and provided this arrangement and backing with his orchestra for this cover.  Sting's version runs just over 5 minutes, giving it a run time just over double that of the original Hendrix version.  Rock SteadyAnother deep cut, this song is Stings humorous look at a couple who have volunteered to join a cruise, and later find out that they are joining Noah on the Ark.  "Life may be tough, but we're sailing with the Lord."  FragileThis is the fourth single from the album, and is a gorgeous acoustic piece.  This anti-war song was likely inspired by Sting's work with Amnesty International. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:That's Amore by Dean Martin (from the motion picture “Moonstruck”) This romance comedy starring Cher and Nicolas Cage delivered a Best Actress Oscar to Cher and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Olympia Dukakis.  STAFF PICKS:The Promise by When In RomeRob starts this week's staff picks with the only hit from a British new wave trio.  This track went to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a popular song to play at weddings later on.  It gained a revival in popularity when it was used in the soundtrack to "Napoleon Dynamite" in 2004.  Got My Mind Set On You by George HarrisonLynch brings us a cover of a song originally written by Rudy Clark and recorded by James Ray in 1962.  It is off Harrison's comeback album, "Cloud Nine."  Harrison worked with Jeff Lynne on the album because he wanted a producer who wouldn't be intimidated by working with a Beatle.  The teamwork went well, and the two would go on to form "The Traveling Wilburys" supergroup shortly thereafter.Dude (Looks Like a Lady) by AerosmithWayne features one of many hits from Aerosmith's monster "Permanent Vacation" album.  The lyrics tell the tale of a man finding out that the "girl" he has bee pursuing at a club was a man dressed up as a woman.  The idea for the song came from Motley Crue singer Vince Neil being mistaken frequently for a woman with long blonde hair.Mission by RushBruce closes out the staff picks with a song which arose from a conversation between Neal Peart and Geddy Lee about the perception people have that the rich and famous have easier lives.  The lyrics reflect how every life has its own difficulties, and perhaps those who are highly successful would often wish for a more plain and settled life at times.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Bailando/Aquatic Park by Carlos SantanaGuitar virtuoso Carlos Santana takes us out this week with a track from his solo album, "Blues for Salvador." Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay
The Frank MacKay Show - Andy Summers

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 15:00


Guitarist Andy Summers joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps
Stewart Copeland of The Police

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 73:17


On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the iconic drummer, Stewart Copeland, of the legendary '80s rock band The Police. The two get into Stewart's early days in music, his father being in the CIA, and influences like Ginger Baker. Stewart talks about his proudest moment, which songs he would redo, and meeting the famed producer George Martin. He discusses his relationship and some experiences with frontman Sting, reuniting with the band, and his composing work. To close, Stewart lists his top 5 drummers of all time, his perfect album, and the lineup of his ideal supergroup. Tune in for a legendary conversation with the Hall-of-Famer drummer! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @ScottLippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @Robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:02:00 - Grammys0:05:30 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame0:08:26 - Growing up0:14:50 - Ginger Baker0:15:00 - First bands0:19:44 - Meeting The Police0:29:00 - Clark Kent0:31:25 - Proudest moment0:35:25 - Any songs Stewart would redo?0:39:00 - Coming to America0:45:00 - “Every Breath You Take”0:46:00 - The time Sting yelled0:49:00 - Did the band end too soon?0:50:00 - George Martin story0:53:00 - The band's dynamic during the reunion0:54:50 - How much money would it take to reunite?0:56:00 - The Doors0:57:00 - Composing0:58:00 - Top 5 drummers1:03:00 - Perfect album1:07:00 - Supergroup1:08:00 - New projects

thefakeshow
fakeshow-ep 769 Andy Summers-The Police

thefakeshow

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 9:53


Police guitarist Andy Summers guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

Como lo oyes
Como lo oyes - Instrumentales que nos salvarán mañana - 20/02/25

Como lo oyes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 58:39


Cada cual de su padre y de su madre. ¿De dónde salió ese tipo Mini Reilly? ¿Y esos guitarristas extraterrestres Ry Cooder, Robert Fripp o Andy Summers? Qué decir de Les Hommes o Los Hermanos Gutiérrez o de los maestros compositores Morricone, Thomas Newman, Bill Conti O Ryuichi o Sakamoto. ¿Conoces al neocelandés Lance Ferguson?  CLO PROMO REBECCA DISCO 1 THE DURRUTI COLUMN Messidor (Cara 1 Corte 4) DISCO 2 HERMANOS GUTIÉRREZ Low Sun (2) DISCO 3 LES HOMMES Hallucinations (3) SEP MARTÍN X (TWITTER)+ SEP ANKLI R3 DISCO 4 RY COODER I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine (14) DISCO 5 ROBERT FRIPP & ANDY SUMMERS I Advance Masked (Cara 1 Corte 1) DISCO 6 KHRUANGBIN Pon Pón (5)  CUÑA BUSCAS SAMUSTINA+ INDI PODCAST LUCAS DISCO 7 THOMAS NEWMAN An American Quilt (16) DISCO 8 LANCE FERGUSON L'océan de Toi (ESCA) DISCO 9 PATRICE RUSHEN Number One (13) CLO LUCAS EXPLORANDO + PRES. LÍA ALCANDA  DISCO 10 ENNIO MORRICONE My Name Is Nobody (Disco 2 Cara 4 Corte 3) DISCO 11 RYUICHI SAKAMOTO Energy Flow (1) DISCO 12 NEIL LARSEN At The Sunset Royal (9) DISCO 13 BILL CONTI Theme from Broadcast News (ESCA)Escuchar audio

Completely Conspicuous
Completely Conspicuous 652: From Bad to Worse

Completely Conspicuous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 52:09


Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about bad songs from good artists.  Show notes: Songs we hate by artists we love Phil's #6: U2 makes a misstep Bono's talking tough Jay's #6: A #1 hit from Cheap Trick featuring outside songwriters The power ballad became huge for hard rock bands Phil's #5: AC/DC hits it big after losing their singer Jay's #5: When the biggest band tries to get weird Phil's #4: When GNR decided to cover Dylan They had lots of bad covers Jay's #4: When Aerosmith hit #1 with a soundtrack ballad Late-period Aerosmith is tough to take Phil's #3: The Smiths get preachy about animal rights Let's hear it for Bovine University Morrissey with ham-fisted lyrics about vegetarianism Jay's #3: R.E.M. had a couple of stinkers A version of the song ended up on Sesame Street Phil's #2: Punk rock upstarts go acoustic Green Day ended up becoming very mainstream Jay's #2: Bowie and Jagger with a very '80s abomination of a cover Video premiered during Live Aid Phil's #1: A definitive low for the Police at their most successful time Andy Summers wrote some bad songs every so often Jay's #1: Genesis with an all-timer of an offensive song The video alone is brutal Blame it on Mike Rutherford   Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
Andy Summers - Superstar Guitarist With The Police: "Message In A Bottle", "Don't Stand So Close To Me", "Every Breath You Take". Photographer And Multi-Media Artist!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 50:55


Andy Summers is the Superstar Guitarist with The Police, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. Together with Sting on bass and vocals and Stewart Copeland on drums, and in just five albums, they ruled the world. So many legendary hits including “Message In A Bottle”, “Don't Stand So Close To Me” and “Every Breath You Take”. Andy has gone on to become a celebrated photographer too, and has toured in “The Cracked Lens + a Missing String.”My featured song is “Stinger” from my album Twenty. Spotify link. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Completely Conspicuous
Completely Conspicuous 651: That's Right, We Bad

Completely Conspicuous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 48:47


Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about bad songs from good artists.  Show notes: Songs we hate by artists we love Jay: Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" is so whiny it turned me off the band for a few years Songs you hate vs. songs you're sick of hearing Phil: Nirvana had some dumb songs Phil's dishonorable mentions: Songs from Bowie and Jagger, Beck, XTC, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, the Cars, Bob Seger  Phil bashes the Brits  Jay's dishonorable mentions: Songs by Soundgarden, Van Hagar, Rush, U2, Lou Reed Sammy Hagar's lyrics are...something Phil's #10: One of the Stones' bigger hits Jay's #10: Zeppelin goes honky tonk with meh results Phil's #9: Frat boy antics from the Beastie Boys Jay's #9: Andy Summers let his freak flag fly in the Police Phil's #8: The Dead goes disco with some rough lyrics The late '70s saw lots of rock acts try disco Jay's #8: Macca had some missteps, including his first teamup with MJ Phil's #7: The Beatles stumbled with an avant garde instrumental Maybe it was the drugs  Jay's #7: Dee Dee Ramone tries rapping with hilariously bad results To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Spin It!
Synchronicity - The Police: Episode 183

Spin It!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 87:36


Get ready for a run-in with The Police and their farewell record Synchronicity! We're having Tea In The Sahara with Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, and Sting... and you know he'll be watching you! From the chaotic Mother to the dinosaur-filled Walking In Your Footsteps, this new wave record truly has a little bit of everything. We'll trace the band's story and learn what Sting can do during a headstand. The Mixtaper's also teaching us how he got his iconic stage name, making fake jazz, and spoiling TV shows! How does it feel to fight yourself? Is there a little black spot on the sun today? Why is the Loch Ness Monster here?! All your biggest Police questions and more will be answered right here, right now. Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 IntroAbout The Police 4:54About Synchronicity 13:27Awards & Accolades 23:31Fact Or Spin 24:24How Sting Got His Nickname 25:35The Police Once Pretended To Be A Jazz Band 28:44Sting Wrote A Song While Standing On His Head 32:17Sting Was Accused Of Murder 35:26Sting Once Fought Himself 38:13Album Art 42:33Synchronicity I 44:11Walking In Your Footsteps 47:52O My God 49:31Mother 52:23Miss Gradenko 53:41Synchronicity II 56:25Every Breath You Take 58:45King Of Pain 1:03:59Wrapped Around Your Finger 1:07:20Tea In The Sahara 1:10:31Murder By Numbers 1:13:57Final Spin 1:16:38 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Talking about The Police! Happy Birthday Andy Summers! #thepolice #andysummers 12/31/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 33:36


https://www.youtube.com/live/RFCRiMrZrtM?si=JxTV0u7FoB0g2tv1 Today we celebrate the birthday of one of my favorite musicians Andy Summers from The Police! Check out the Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon Flanger/Filter Matrix Pedal here - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/baPWb9 This affiliate link helps support these shows! Andy Summers is an English guitarist, songwriter, and composer best known as a member of the iconic rock band The Police. Born on December 31, 1942, in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, Summers began his musical career in the 1960s, playing with acts like Zoot Money's Big Roll Band and the Soft Machine before joining The Police in 1977. With his sophisticated use of guitar effects, including delay, chorus, and reverb, Summers created the atmospheric and distinctive sound that became a hallmark of The Police's hits, such as “Message in a Bottle,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Roxanne.” His fusion of jazz, rock, and reggae influences set him apart as a highly innovative guitarist. Beyond The Police, Summers has had a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums that explore jazz, ambient, and world music. He's also a noted photographer and author, with his autobiography, One Train Later, offering a candid look at his life and career. Summers' unique style and contributions to guitar playing have solidified his legacy as one of rock music's most influential guitarists.

Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast
Episode 119: Sound Chaser 287

Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 199:05


The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we unearth a mostly forgotten song from Genesis, say goodbye to Jon Camp, a significant musician in prog history, and generally take a tour through the periods and styles of progressive music. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Playlist1. Zombi - Interstellar Package, from Shape ShiftIN MEMORIAM JON CAMP2. Renaissance - Ashes Are Burning, from Live at Carnegie HallEND IN MEMORIAM3. Paul Greaver - Celebration, from Joy4. Rafael Pacha y Amigos - Mate Kudasai (versione en Castellano), from Diversiones 25. Led Zeppelin - Friends, from Led Zeppelin III6. Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day, from Led Zeppelin III7. The Alan Parsons Project - Sooner or Later, from Vulture Culture8. Jan Hammer - Too Far, from Beyond the Mind's Eye9. Timelock - Napoleon Bonaparte, from The DawnTHE SYMPHONIC ZONE10. Genesis - Inside and Out, from Spot the Pigeon11. Yes - Final Eyes, from Big Generator12. SBB - Memento Z Banalnym Tryptykiem, from Memento Z Banalnym Tryptykiem13. La Maschera di Cera - La Notte Transparente, from Petali di Fuoco14. Yesterdays - F​é​l​ú​ton, from From the Vault15. Pat Metheny - America Undefined, from From This PlaceLEAVING THE SYMPHONIC ZONE16. Harmonium - L'exil, from En Tournée17. Manoel Macia - Flor, from Rozando Burbujas18. jhimm - Decay (The Mind), from A.D.S.R.119. Andy Summers & Robert Fripp - I Advance Masked, from I Advance Masked20.  Brady Arnold - Ebm, from Icy Scales21. Patrick Gleeson - Arrival Music, from Rainbow Delta22. Patrick Gleeson - Ravel Goes to Germany, from Rainbow Delta23. Patrick Gleeson - Hobbits Are Dancing, from Rainbow Delta24. Van der Graaf Generator - Necromancer, from The Aerosol Grey Machine25. Matthew Parmenter - All for Nothing, from All Our Yesterdays26. Jefferson Airplane - Hey Frederick, from Volunteers27. 3RDegree - Scenery, from Narrow-Caster

INTO THE MUSIC
JOHN CALARCO on drumming, writing, recording, and keeping it down to earth

INTO THE MUSIC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 61:23


Text us about this show.John Calarco is simply an outstanding musician. Never mind that he could be considered a drummer's drummer, he is at heart a musician. For proof, listen to recordings he's played on by Daryl Stuermer (Phil Collins, Genesis, Jean Luc Ponty), Willy Porter, Greg Koch, the Kirk Tratnall Trio, and more. Not enough? He already has one solo album, Shine, to his credit and is about to drop his next one called Drone. These two albums are completely his original work and they will floor you. Add to that experiences playing with Andy Summers (The Police), Kate Pierson (The B-52s), Nils Lofgren (Bruce Springsteen), and a host of other notable artists and you realize there's something very special about "Johnny Cee." Get to know him and his music on this episode."Everyone's a Little Weird/Love Slow Us Down/Interlude" and "It's Alright" written and performed by Johnny Cee℗ 2024 Johnny Cee. Used with permission of John Calarco."Cujitsu" performed by the Kirk Tratnall Triowritten by Kirk Tratnall℗ 2007 Kirk Tratnall. Used with permission of John Calarco.Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTube Facebook Instagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions, Appleton, WI.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2024 by Project X Productions. All ...

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Andy Summers calls "Message in a Bottle" Sting's greatest song & The Police's finest track. 11/5/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 30:56


https://www.youtube.com/live/XWEZb47PaWI?si=2ANQ5Zy6pXUJtmMa “It's a famous riff, and I have to admit, it's hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well." How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history. The guitarist calls "Message in a Bottle" "the best song Sting ever came up with, and the best Police track”

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Only Three Lads: Top 5 Songs of 1982 w/ Rootsy Pop/Rocker Jackson Reed

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 119:23


This week, we head back to '82 (when we could throw a pigskin a quarter mile) with special guest Jackson Reed. With his band Jackson Reed and the Silverbirds, the 26-year old Calgary rocker is mixing an irresistible blend of earnest '80s classic rock with modern pop smarts. Following the success of tracks like 2021's "Dangerous Lover" (featuring legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff) and 2023's "In My Head," their latest single is a cover of Prince's iconic 1982 hit "Little Red Corvette", offering up a take on the classic that's both faithful and fresh. It's garnered radio airplay coast-to-coast in both the USA and Canada. Reed also hosts the wonderful podcast Guess That Record, where he has interviewed luminaries such as The Police's Andy Summers, Dweezil Zappa, and Billy Joel drummer Chuck Burgi. And, in tribute to Jackson's pod, we play a brand new O3L game called "Back in 82, I Could Guess That Song!" Like good honorary Canadians, we partake in conversations about hockey, Rush, the Tragically Hip, Degrassi, Corner Gas...plus little red corvettes, Brett's drag club appearance, and Uncle Gregg's oddly specific sensual fantasies. Hey, it was Saturday night, we guess that makes it alright... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working Drummer
492 - Chad Wackerman: Working with Allan Holdsworth, Making a Band Sound Better, Auditioning for Frank Zappa

Working Drummer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 113:57


Chad Wackerman's professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous Refuge West Big Band. Since then he has amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven year association with Frank Zappa, with whom he toured the USA and Europe and recorded 27 albums including the London Symphony recordings. He has also recorded 8 albums and toured with guitar legend Allan Holdsworth, played on the ‘One Voice' album and video with Barbra Streisand, and recorded albums and toured with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Steve Vai, Andy Summers, Steven Wilson, Men At Work, Ed Mann, Albert Lee, Colin Hay, Dweezil Zappa, Pasqua/Holdsworth/Haslip/Wackerman Group, Terry Bozzio, Carl Verheyen, David Garfield,John Patitucci, Jennifer Batten, Joe Sample, Robbie Kreiger, Banned From Utopia and The World Drummers Ensemble (Bill Bruford, Luis Conte, Dou Dou Ndiaye Rose and Chad Wackerman) . As a band leader and composer Chad has five critically acclaimed CDs: ‘Forty Reasons', ‘The View', ‘Scream', ‘Legs Eleven' and his latest release, ‘Dreams Nightmares and Improvisations'. Chad has written music for the television show ‘The Dennis Miller Show', as well as composing music for Allan Holdsworth's ‘Secrets', ‘Wardenclyffe Tower' and ‘Sixteen Men of Tain' CDs. His trio has a performance DVD, ‘Hits Live'. In this episode, Chad talks about:    Working with Allan Holdsworth    The amazing story behind recording Allan's record “Road Games”    “Improvising at the highest level sounds like composition”    Interpreting charts efficiently    Auditioning for Frank Zappa    How to make a band sound better    Learning from Murray Spivack    Figuring out what's important for each gig and artist

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989
MMHP Season 5 Ep:5--Bryan Rombalski: Theoretic Composition and Meditation-From Classic Rock to World Jazz

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 65:55


Sanford, MI/Midland, MI world music master, teacher, student, tone-enthusiast, and forebearer of touch and musical invitation, Bryan Rombalski is ahead of everyone else when it comes to the musical curves. Guitar teacher, former classic rocker, '80s sound designer, and jazz/fusion projecting, speaking many musical languages, Rombalski has laid more ground offering his gifts as a musician from a mental standpoint, than most musicians can put on a resume. Let's fact check: played with Leslie West/Mountain, UFO, Cheap Trick, and Van Halen (hanging out with Edward on their first tour of course) while in Couture, a touring monster, was able to grasp the Robert Fripp/Adrian Belew, Andy Summers, and Talking Heads thrivent-stylistic music while in '80s and '90s cover acts, and went on to learn from masters and teach students, while maintaining regular monthly jazz sets in Midland over the past 15 or so years. Rombalski's gentle demeanor comes from invitation to participate, rather than the 'ram-it down the throat' guitar hero's which adorned the covers of the magazines.    A YouTube video initiation showcases his genius in finger style, common thread, and quartet/quintet values. Equally at home with Wayne Shorter and Wayne Kramer, or even John Coltrane and Mark Knopfler, Rombalski's ethos as a musician knows zero bounds. His studies have taken him around the world and yet he reserves space for his art, teaching and performance as his daily bread.  There is only ONE Bryan Rombalski.     Turn it up--he's soft spoken with a huge sound.

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
3rd ANNIVERSARY SHOW! - March 2024! Ft Al Kooper, Peter Noone, Timothy B. Schmit, Rod Argent, Jim Messina, Stewart Copeland, Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Lou Christie, Nils Lofgren, Andy Summers, Many More!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 15:01


3rd ANNIVERSARY SHOW! I'm rebroadcasting our three anniversary shows! This is our third one from March 2024 featuring different and unique guest promos by a slew of guests who appeared during that year: “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America's favorite air personality; John Lodge of the Moody Blues; Ted Nugent; Al Kooper of Blood Sweat & Tears; Gary Puckett of the Union Gap; Suzi Quatro; Tony Orlando; William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys; Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield; Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits; Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles; Jeremy Swift of Ted Lasso; Rod Argent of The Zombies; The Amazing Kreskin; Jim Messina of Loggins and Messina; Stewart Copeland of The Police; Gilbert O'Sullivan; Ron Carter, Bass Maestro; Randy Brecker of The Brecker Brothers; Lou Christie; Nils Lofgren of The E Street Band; Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy; Songwriter Brendan Graham; Saxophonist Ada Rovatti; Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul & May; Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad; Guitarist Elliott Randall of Steely Dan; Laeticia Eido of Fauda; Jerry Jemmott the Groovemaster; Roger Earl of Foghat; Felix Cavalieri of The Rascals; Leisa Rea of the Ukelele Orchestra of G.B. ; Songwriter L. Russell Brown; Composer Neil Martin; Andy Summers of The Police; Singer-Songwriter Henry Gross; Gary Lewis of The Playboys; Burton Averre of The Knack; Jazz pianist Eliane Elias; The Celtic Tenors; Tommy James; Denny Tedesco director of The Wrecking Crew; Composer Sherry Chung; Bruce Belland of The Four Preps; Classical Music publicist Mary Lou Falcone; Bruce Kulick of KISS; Navid Negahban of The Old Man; Steve Hackett of Genesis; Rob Stoner of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder band; John Helliwell of Supertramp; Bob Reynolds of Snarky Puppy; Jim Yester of The Association; Singer-Songwriter J.J. Gilmore; Rock Photographer Jay Blakesberg; Fred Lipsius of Blood Sweat & Tears; Robert Funaro of The Sopranos; Bassist Nathan East; Jim Peterik of the Ides of March; Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge; Robby Robinson musical director for Frankie Valli; Patrick Myers of Killer Queen; Tony Carey of Rainbow; Eurovision winner Eimear Quinn; and Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon!---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast

Do you love 'em or hate 'em, Slackers?!After decades of having an ambivelent stance on this legendary group, I have recently started to go down The Police rabbit hole. Starting with Stewart Copeland's Drumeo video, I began to go back through the band's history and it's few but mighty records. With a career that lasted only 7 years, the five records that they did record have gone down in history as some of the most diverse and influential records of all time.While I certainly know all the hits, it has only been with this recent dive into their catalouge that I have been able to discover the complexity of their songs - songs that on the surface seem simple - with this huge voice cutting through it all. Now I know that Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland were dynamic musicians with plenty of backstage drama that both contributed to their success and likely their abrupt exit from the scene. But what better way to end a career than with your biggest album and tour - then have a single reunion tour that becomes one of the biggest tours of all time!For the early Gen Xers, this was probably one of your favorite bands - I mean if I was turning 13 in 1978, I would have been all about them - but I was just a little too young to have appreciated them at the time. With the benefit of hindsight and some great content available online, I have just begun to explore and appreciate their music and legacy.

What the Riff?!?
1983 - June: Dire Straits "Love Over Gold"

What the Riff?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 43:12


We covered the big commercial hit album "Brothers In Arms" back in episode 154, but many afficianados of Dire Straits consider their finest work to be the album that preceeded this one.  Love Over Gold is their fourth studio album, released in late September 1982 and on the charts in June 1983.  For this album, prime mover and lead vocalist Mark Knopfler, bassist John Illsley, and percussionist Pick Withers are joined by new members Hal Lindes on guitars and Alan Clark on keyboards.  The songs on this album are longer than your standard single, particularly the majestic 14-minute "Telegraph Road."  Despite their length, "Private Investigations" was released as a single in the UK and reached number 2on the charts.  The shortest song, "Industrial Disease" (still clocking in at 5:50) was released as a single in the US.  It would reach number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, but would be a staple of rock radio stations at the time.A number of songs were written and recorded during the "Love Over Gold" sessions, but subsequently discarded from album release.  Amongst these was the song "Private Dancer," which was instead provided to Tina Turner for her comeback album of the same name.   Turner would take this song to number 7 on the US charts, and see her career reinvigorated by the success of her "Private Dancer" album."Love Over Gold" was a number 1 album on a number of charts, including Australia, Austria, and the UK, and reached number 19 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.Rob brings us this outstanding, deep, and thought-provoking album for this week's podcast.Telegraph RoadThis lengthy masterpiece was inspired while Knopfler was riding in his tour bus down the 70-mile road of the same name.  The song narrarates the development and history along the road as the decades roll past.  It is easy to describe this song as prog rock, but it also contains one of the best guitar solo riffs you will hear. Industrial DiseaseGoodness me, goodness me!  We have to highlight the US single from the album.  The title comes from a term for work-related illness, and the term in this song references both individual work illness and the decline of British industry in general.  The reference to Dr. Parkinson is a British professor and satirist who is famous for the phrase "work expands to fill the time available for its completion." ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Overture to the Marriage of Figaro by Mozart (from the motion picture “Trading Places”)Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd star in this comedy about a yuppie and a homeless man who are forced to trade places as the result of a bet by two rich stock brokers.   STAFF PICKS:Murder By Numbers by The PoliceBruce initiates the staff picks with a dark song about becoming a serial killer.  This Police song appears on the cassette and CD version of the album "Synchronicity," but was left off the vinyl due to lack of space.  It was written by Sting and Andy Summers, the only collaborative song on the album, and was recorded in a single take.  Rock of Ages by Def LeppardLynch brings us a huge song from Def Leppard's "Pyromania" album.  Producer Mutt Lange counts off the nonsensical "Gunter Glieben Glauten Globen," to open the song, and the lyrics form an anthem suitable for arena show openers.  Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" was an inspiration to the creation of this anthem.Don't Pay the Ferryman by Chris deBurghWayne's staff pick takes a fantasy approach to the story of Charon and the crossing of the river Styx, advising not to pay until the trip is done.  Irish artist Chris deBurgh broke into the US top 40 with this song, peaking at number 34.  Lines from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" can be heard in the bridge to the song.The Walls came Down by The Call Rob finishes the staff picks with a song that is inspired by the Biblical tale of the fall of Jericho.  Lead singer Michael Been would pull biblical references into his lyrics, including this song.  The Call formed in 1980 in California, and blended rock, New Wave, and post-Punk.  U2 and Simple Minds both consider The Call an influence in their music. COMEDY TRACK:My Bologna by "Weird Al" YankovicWe close out with Weird Al's meaty take on "My Sharona by" the Knack. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Andy Summers On His Guitar Riff In Every Breath You Take - Over 2 Billion Spotify Plays! 9/29/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 24:45


https://youtube.com/live/ard-v8FY_KM In this video, we'll dive into Andy Summers' iconic contribution to The Police's hit "Every Breath You Take," which has surpassed 2 billion plays on Spotify. Summers reflects on how his unique guitar riff shaped the song's enduring success, making it one of the most recognizable riffs in music history. He discusses the creative process behind the track, its lasting impact, and the intricate, often overlooked role his guitar work played in the song's global reach. Discover how a single riff became one of the most played in history! #andysummers #thepolice #sting #stewartcopeland #johnnybeaneTV

Trust Me I'm a Decorator
Jeanne Beker: Heart on My Sleeve

Trust Me I'm a Decorator

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 52:45


Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe are thrilled to welcome Fashion television icon Jeanne Beker to the show this week! She shares her journey through the fashion industry, her experiences as a journalist, and the personal stories that shaped her life. From her early days in media to her battle with cancer, Jeanne reflects on the lessons learned. The discussion previews her memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve,' which intertwines fashion with personal anecdotes. More About Jeanne Beker: Jeanne Beker was the host of the hit show Fashion Television, which aired in over 130 countries for twenty-seven years and was one of the most successful shows in Canadian TV history. Prior to that, she hosted the groundbreaking show The NewMusic and was a founding member of MuchMusic. A seasoned newspaper and magazine columnist, Jeanne was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines from 2003 to 2009. Currently, she is a frequent keynote speaker and style editor for TSC, where she hosts her eponymous show Style Matters. Jeanne has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary's University and OCAD University. She was named to the Order of Canada in 2013, inducted into the American Marketing Association's Hall of Legends in 2015, and received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2016. Jeanne lives in Toronto, Canada. Follow along with Jeanne Beker on her website: https://www.jeannebeker.com/ Follow Jeanne Beker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeannebeker/?hl=en Follow Debbie & Tommy's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetrustmepod/ Watch some of the interviews referenced in this episode: Andy Summers & The Bath Tub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4DPoVtsw5Q Iggy Pop Being Too Cool: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xthwpp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Unveiling The Mystery Mods Who Really Built Andy Summers Iconic Telecaster 9/19/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 52:15


https://youtube.com/live/WS3zqWi2Iq4 Andy Summers' heavily modified Telecaster, a cornerstone of The Police's early sound, remains a mystery. In 1972, while teaching in California, Summers bought the guitar from a student. Already well-worn, it featured a humbucker in the neck, a phase switch, and an active boost controlled by a third knob. Though Summers only recalls adding Schaller tuners, much of the guitar's history is uncertain. While Summers identifies it as a 1961 model, others suggest it could be a 1963 Telecaster Custom, possibly with a 1950s neck given its maple fretboard, though this is debated. The Telecaster became central to The Police's unique sound, but it wasn't until 2006 that Fender decided to reproduce it. Summers had originally approached Fender about building a Strat with a Steinberger TransTrem, but the guitar giant received so many requests for his Telecaster that they instead launched a limited run of 250 Tribute models in 2007, priced at £9,399. The release coincided with The Police's reunion and Summers' autobiography One Train Later. One of the Tribute models recently resurfaced for sale at nearly double its original price. To create the Tribute series, Fender's master builder Dennis Galuszka closely examined Summers' original guitar. Despite this, the guitar's true origins remained elusive. No identifying dates were found on the neck or body, and Galuszka speculated that the neck might be from a 1950s Telecaster, based on remnants of white blonde paint. The body had been routed so heavily that no original markings were left. While adding a Gibson humbucker and phase switch was a common mod at the time, the brass bridge and active boost circuit were more unusual. The guitar's secret weapon was its active boost, controlled by a mini-toggle switch near the bridge. Yet the person who installed these mods remains unknown. Despite The Police's massive success, no one has come forward to claim credit for the modifications. Summers, too, has never revealed the name of the student who sold him the guitar. Summers (or someone else) continued modifying the guitar after purchasing it. In a 1978 performance, the Tele still had its original three-saddle bridge, but by late that year, Summers had replaced it with a six-saddle bridge. The bridge pickup was also direct-mounted to the body, likely due to routing required for the brass bridge plate. Photos show a crack in the plate between the pickup and control plate, which Summers left unaddressed. The guitar's pickups also remain a puzzle. Fender's team found that a Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker closely resembled the neck pickup, while the bridge pickup seemed custom-made. The active boost circuit, added before Summers bought the guitar in 1972, required routing to fit a nine-volt battery, which was uncommon for the early '70s. The Tribute model replicated this feature using a modified Eric Clapton mid-boost circuit since the original was no longer functional. Despite its iconic status, the Telecaster has only been reproduced in limited numbers. Guitars with humbuckers or phase switches are common, but the active boost remains rare due to the substantial modifications needed to fit it into a Telecaster's small control cavity. It's intriguing that, for such a well-known instrument, no mass-market model has ever been made, and that the person responsible for its groundbreaking mods remains anonymous. Summers' heavily modified Telecaster played a vital role in shaping the sound of The Police and became one of the most unique instruments in rock history. It's remarkable that such an influential guitar was modded by an unknown individual whose work helped define a band that sold millions of records. Hopefully, one day, the person responsible for these now-legendary modifications will get the credit they deserve.

LifeMinute Podcast: Entertainment
Legendary Police Guitarist Andy Summers Takes Photography on Solo Tour

LifeMinute Podcast: Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 26:14


The Cracked Lens + A Missing String , an intimate evening of music, photos, and storytelling, travels the U.S. through November

LifeMinute Podcast
Legendary Police Guitarist Andy Summers Takes Photography on Solo Tour

LifeMinute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 26:14


The Cracked Lens + A Missing String , an intimate evening of music, photos, and storytelling, travels the U.S. through November

Soundcheck
Guitarist and Educator Benjamin Verdery Plays Solo, In-Studio

Soundcheck

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:13


Guitarist, composer, and teacher Benjamin Verdery seems to know everybody who's ever picked up the instrument. Ben is a classical guitarist himself, but his musical friends include Andy Summers of the Police, the fingerpicking virtuoso Leo Kottke, flamenco legend Paco Pena, guitarist Bryce Dessner of the indie rock band The National – the list goes on and on. Lots of contemporary composers have written works for him, and Ben himself has written a wide range of works. He's filled a 40 year career with a wild assortment of collaborations and collaborators. Recently, Ben emailed to say he was retiring next year, so it seemed high time that we invite him back here before he jets off to Hawaii. Benjamin Verdery plays some of his own pieces from his collection called Some Towns and Cities, and yes, at least one of those towns is in Hawaii.  Set list: 1. Capitola, CA 2. Keanae, HI 3. Milwaukee, WI

Nightlife
Andy Summers' favourite songs

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 27:20


The Police's guitarist Andy Summers spoke to Andrea Ho ahead of his solo tour.

Eras
Episode 2 - New York, Newcastle

Eras

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 28:15


When Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers formed the Police, none of them could have predicted the phenomenon that they would become. In Episode Two, we follow the band from the start of that journey to their world-dominating peak. In 5 years, they'll go from grubby bars to the home of arena rock - Shea Stadium. Along the way, they'll produce some of the defining hits of a generation. But as Sting asserts himself as a songwriter, tensions brew… and something has to give. Featuring rare BBC archive, expert interviews and iconic tunes, this is your window into the blend of genius and hard work that propelled Sting and the Police to the top of the charts around the globe. A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

The Chris & Sandy Show
Emmy Award-winning Actress Danielle Bisutti

The Chris & Sandy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 48:43


We had a great conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actress Danielle Bisutti on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about her role in The Blue Rose, what she learned from her role, her life and so much more!Born and raised in Los Angeles, Danielle Bisutti attended California State University, Fullerton, where she received a BA in Acting and Musical Theatre graduating Magna Cum Laude. While attending CSUF, she was nominated multiple times for Best Actress in the Irene Ryan Competition and took the runner-up position at The Lincoln Theatre in NYC. She played the role of ‘Sheila' in a California-based production of Hair and brought the cast to Chicago to perform at the Democratic National Convention, along with a five-week run at The New Athenaeum Theatre. Her other theater credits include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Maggie in Boy's Life, Yelena in Uncle Vanya, Fastrada in Pippin and Ophelia in Hamlet. She also studied with Lesley Kahn, performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade and studied with the Film Actor's Workshop under Eric Kline. Bisutti has been seen on some of television's most popular series including Parks & Recreation, Last Man Standing, CSI: Miami, Without a Trace, The O.C., Castle, NCIS, Criminal Minds, 90210, Shonda Rhimes' For the People, Private Practice, Body of Proof, Two and a Half Men and Boston Legal. She is best known for her starring role as Amanda Cantwell opposite Keke Palmer on the Nickelodeon series True Jackson VP. Her film credits include Insidious Chapter 2, Universal Studio's Curse of Chucky, Michael Rosenbaum's indie comedy Back in the Day, Lionsgate's Venice Underground opposite Eric Mabius, The Neighbor with Matthew Modine and Lionsgate's Faith-based film No Greater Love. She won a Los Angeles area Emmy Award in 2022 for hosting Street Music Los Angeles. She co-produced the web series Hollywood Girl in which she had a starring role as Pasha Maneer. Her talents lend to both onscreen and behind the scenes work. In 2018, Bisutti provided the voice and motion capture for the Witch of the Woods, who is later to be revealed as the Goddess Freya in the Sony Playstation video game God of War. She continued her role for the 2022 release of God of War: Ragnarok – roles for which she has been BAFTA nominated for. Additionally, she performance captured the role of “Claudia Grimstone” in Madden NFL 21: Face of the Franchise and voiced “Wonder Woman” in the Lego Movie 2 video game. A Writer, Producer and Director: Her company Perfect Timing Productions' current projects include Mood Swings, a TV comedy series for Pureflix, and short film Little May which was an "Official Selection" of Academy Award qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival and Fade In Awards Grand Jury Prize "Best Short Script" 2019. Projects in development include TV pilots: Wonderland, Damsels and feature films projects: The Fort, The Christmas Rebound, and Wake Me.As a Singer-Songwriter, Danielle's original songs have been placed in films Venice Underground, April Moon, In the Presence of, Shadowheart, and theme song Heaven for the indie feature City of... which she performed live at the 19th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Desert AIDS Project accompanying dancers Kupono and Marko from So You Think You Can Dance with with choreography by Ray Leeper. She received a Los Angeles Music Award for "Best Female Singer-Songwriter." Her album "Glimmer" was nominated for AAA Album of the Year and her song "In Passing" has received Unanimous Choice Recipient Award for Independent AC Single of the Year. Music Connection Magazine has featured Danielle in its Hot 100 Unsigned Artists list. Annually Danielle sings on stage with rock n' roll legends at the Venice Beach Sign Holiday Lighting ceremony, past artists: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys and Andy Summers of The Police. Danielle sings and plays piano, guitar and ukulele with her band Midnight Velvet, interweaving jazz and blues standards in...

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Talking The Police! Every Breath You Take Demo REVIEW LIVE! 7/24/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 31:35


https://youtube.com/live/COxGBMV8ptc?feature=share In this episode, I discussed the newly released demo version of The Police's classic hit, "Every Breath You Take." Interestingly, the demo lacks any guitar, highlighting how Andy Summers' iconic guitar part was instrumental in propelling the song to the number one spot. The Police are set to release a 6CD super deluxe edition of their acclaimed 1983 album, Synchronicity. This extensive reissue includes a wealth of previously unheard alternate takes, outtakes, and demos.

Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast
115 - Andy Summers (the Police)

Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024


115 - Andy Summers (the Police) In episode 115 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Andy Summers, from the Police. In their conversation they cover: His photography and documenting his experiences and the Fender guitar covered in Andy's photographs. They speak about Andy's contemporaries while coming up, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Peter Green, David Gilmore Albert Lee to name a few. They discuss the EP that accompanies his book of photography… and how that relates to scoring film. They discuss Hank Marvin's role in Andy's life which will come full circle with a recording project with Andy and Hank. They discuss the Gibson Les Paul that Eric Clapton bought from Andy and they discuss gear in general including some new guitars Andy is excited about made by Andy Powers from Taylor guitars (Andy calls them Masters guitars, but they're actually called Powers powerselectricguitars.com). Andy tells us about coming to the US with a group called the Soft Machine and how that led him to join Eric Burdon and the Animals and ultimately studying classical guitar at Cal State Northridge. Andy takes through his early jazz guitar and sax influences and how that colored his guitar playing later with the Police. You can find out all you need to know about Andy at his website: andysummers.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AndySummers #thePolice #AndySummersGuitarist #theAnimals #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #PowersElectricGuitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast
Peter Baylis - Photographer To The Stars

Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 85:28


Peter Baylis is from the Metropolitan suburb of Bexley. He left school and pursued his career in photography by starting in a processing lab. He learned his craft by taking as many photographs as possible and submitting them to photo editors and hope that they would use the image for a story.During his career Peter has photographed the great and the good. His first interaction with a celebrity was as an assistant's assistant was with Elton John. His most saleable image is of Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd.Peter worked with the Who both as a photographer and security, David Carradine was the most awkward subject and Keith Moon one of the best!Peter took images of the then Prince Charles at Belmarsh Prison and the late Queen Mother who posed for him!It was a regular visitor called Guy Robin (French Music Journalist) Who introduced him to an unknown band formed by Gordon Sumner, Stewart Copeland, and Henry Padovani – The Police were photographed, Padovani replaced by Andy Summers and the rest as they say is history. Peter toured with the band and went to the iconic CBGBs in New York. Mel Brooks Pulled a “Goochie” at Peter in protest at the noise made by the camera, this image was captured and is iconic.Making requests of appropriate authorities Peter was able to spend time with the Paras, On a submarine and flew as a passenger on an F1-11! Having a brass neck was the greatest asset that Peter has!Pete Townsend and David Essex posed for Peter at the Cannes Film Festival. He snapped an image of David Cassidy as he left a theatre in Leicester Square.He was invited by the producer of Shout at The Devil to photograph Lee Marvin and he went on to meet Roger Moore and Barbra ParkinPeters career was placed in jeopardy when he was violently assaulted by 3 Sunderland fans. This caused Peter to lose sight for a period of time and impacted on him for 3 years.During his time of treatment he became friends with Rodri Tasker Watkins , Son of Lord Tasker Watkins (Aberfan) https://www.theguardian.com/law/2011/feb/03/legal-hero-tasker-watkinsPeter spent time photographing with the Boston and NYPD he photographed the work carried out by the officers.Peters role evolved in the Metropolitan Police from Volunteer to being employed.Having joined the Metropolitan Police in their media department as the official photographer he met the Late Queen having be requested by the Borough Commander to take photographs and he became the subject of the image. His career concluded when Theresa May assisted in reducing the budget for UK Policing. 4k met employees lost their job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Johnny Beane Podcast
Talking About The Police SYNCHRONICITY 40TH ANNIVERSARY Box Sets LIVE! 5/30/24

The Johnny Beane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 48:52


https://youtube.com/live/YyKsnl_D6Ps?feature=share The Police are set to release a 6CD super deluxe edition of their acclaimed 1983 album, Synchronicity. This extensive reissue includes a wealth of previously unheard alternate takes, outtakes, and demos. As their fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity features hit singles such as "Every Breath You Take," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "King of Pain," and "Synchronicity II." The album has sold 15 million copies globally, with 8.5 million in the USA alone. This reissue project, which took three years to complete, was created with the band's involvement and endorsement. It includes a 60-page hardcover book with comprehensive new sleeve notes by music journalist Jason Draper, detailing the album's creation and history. The box set contains: CD1: The original album, including "Murder By Numbers," remastered from the original tapes. CD2: 18 tracks featuring all original 7" / 12" B-sides plus 11 exclusive non-album bonus tracks, available on CD for the first time. CD3 and CD4: Previously unreleased alternate takes of all the Synchronicity songs. CD4 also includes unreleased Police tracks, such as an early version of Andy Summers' "Goodbye Tomorrow" (later renamed "Someone To Talk To"), a demo of Stewart Copeland's "I'm Blind" (later "Brothers on Wheels" for the Rumble Fish soundtrack), a first take of "Truth Hits Everybody," and rare covers of Eddie Cochran's "Three Steps To Heaven" and Chuck Berry's "Rock and Roll Music." CD5 and CD6: 19 previously unreleased live recordings from the September 10, 1983, concert at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, USA. The 6CD box also includes four art prints. Additional formats include a 2CD set (repeating the first two discs of the super deluxe edition), a 4LP vinyl edition (42 tracks), and a vinyl picture disc with a revised track order. #thepolice #Synchronicity #sting #stewartcopeland #andysummers #johnnybeaneTV

RPGrinders
RPGrinders EP 787 - The Gentleman Pervert

RPGrinders

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 120:16


Frank, this one is for you... A wise one once said that great things come in threes, at least I think that is what they said. We do have plenty of evidence to prove it; the Nasty Boys couldn't be hit, the Fat Boys could always drop a beat, the Police are one of the best selling bands of all time, and the RPGrinders are the greatest trio of video game/skeptic podcasters!  Like a Message in a Bottle a new wave of news has more than one story to tell. At least, no one will have to wait as long for these upcoming releases than for a bottle to float across the ocean. Rocket Knight Adventures Re-Sparked will be releasing in June, while Gundam Breakers 4 gets an August release, and Reynatis arrives just in time for Fall.  Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland were a band with an unfortunate name. As there is no group that has featured in the Stinkos more prominently than the actual police! Can the cops even go a week without murdering an innocent civilian? I don't know but I bet the Police would make better law enforcement.   The Driver's Seat is back and this time Frank is at the wheel and a fully loaded trunk. The police (not the Police) and A.I. way heavily on Frank's mind. We already know we can't trust the police (you can probably trust the Police) but can we trust A.I.? Is Every Breath You Take being watched by the machines? Will the computer overlords deem humanity a threat? Will A.I. attack humanity and can humanity survive the Fall Out? Is A.I. as big a threat as Frank believes? Or are Break and Eric right to be excited for a future living side by side a brand-new life form and friend?  I want to wish a special thank you to the Police. I mean this from the bottom of my heart: please don't sue me. I also want to apologize to Frank because I couldn't figure out how to work Roxanne into this in any other way than this. The same for Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, but I worked this song in for me.    Every little thing she does is magic. Everything she do just turns me on. Even though my life before was tragic. Now I know my love for her goes on.                   The Gentleman Pervert says please before he flashes strangers. The Gentleman Pervert always washes his hands before and after groping random women.  The Gentleman Pervert thanks the women after peeping in their windows.  The Gentleman Pervert washes, folds, and returns all of the panties he steals. He even leaves an apology note.            

Mark Arum
The Mark Arum Show 05-16-24

Mark Arum

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 96:04


Today on the show: more info on the Presidential Debate. CBS News Radio Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum live previewing Michael Cohen's cross in the Trump Trial. What you need to know about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Plus, Andy Summers from The Police and Will Turbin from Collective Soul join us! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Frank Buckley Interviews
Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries

Frank Buckley Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 33:04


This episode was originally released November 29. 2023.Stewart Copeland is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted musician and the drummer for the British rock band The Police. He is also the author of the new book "Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries."During this podcast, Copeland takes listeners back to the late 1970s and recounts stories of the early days of The Police including meeting and recruiting Sting and Andy Summers to form the band. He also talks about his process as a musician, and his view on whether The Police will ever play together again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Famed drummer for the Police and composer Stewart Copeland has one of the more fascinating bios in modern music. His father was a founding member of the CIA and his mom worked in British Intelligence. After playing in the successful UK prog rock band Curved Air in the mid 70s, Stewart started a new band called the Police with bassist and lead singer, Sting—and eventually guitarist Andy Summers. Over the next decade the Police would go on to become one of the top-selling rock bands of all time, selling over 75 million records. Last year Stewart released the book, “Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries,” which includes his personal notes dating back to the band's formation in 1976 through 1978, when they started to take off. On today's episode Bruce Headlam talks to Stewart Copeland about the first time he saw Sting play and how he was able to successfully lure him into his then non-existent band. Stewart also explains why he and Sting eventually had a musical falling out, and how the Arabic rhythms he heard growing up influenced his highly lauded drumming style. You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite songs from Stewart Copeland and The Police HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
3rd Anniversary Show! - Featuring Dozens Of Guests including John Lodge, Gary Puckett, Tony Orlando, Richie Furay, Suzi Quatro, Peter Noone, Timothy B. Schmit, Jim Messina, Stewart Copeland, Eliane Elias, Ron Carter, Randy Brecker And Many, Many More!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 15:01


Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast celebrating the show's 3rd Anniversary! I started the podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, when musicians like me couldn't play live. It was a bleak time for all of us. I needed to find a creative outlet and so I started this podcast. From the beginning it grew quickly and exponentially. It's been ranked for some time now in the Top 1% of all podcasts. I have listeners worldwide on every continent in 200 countries, and it has won several awards! My guests have included many of the world's most famous musicians and other creatives.Last year to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary I played excerpts from several guest interviews. But for this 3rd Anniversary show I wanted to do something different - and fun. So here's what I decided. After each interview I ask my guest to record a short promo for the podcast. I use these promos at the beginning of other guest interviews. Everyone does their promo a little differently in their own style. After all, they're artists! So I thought it would be fun to put together a montage of promos featuring a slew of my guests. The entire list is below.I want to thank my guests and my listeners for the success of the podcast. As I like to say - Keep On Rockin'! Featured Guests:"Cousin Brucie" Morrow, John Lodge, Ted Nugent, Al Kooper, Gary Puckett, Suzi Quatro, Tony Orlando, William Lee Golden, Richie Furay, Peter Noone, Timothy B. Schmit, Jeremy Swift, Rod Argent, The Amazing Kreskin, Jim Messina, Stewart Copeland, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Lou Christie, Nils Lofgren, Jeremy Clyde, Brendan Graham Ada Rovatti, Peter Yarrow, Mark Farner, Elliott Randall, Laetitia Eido, Jerry Jemmott, Roger Earl, Felix Cavaliere, Lisa Rea, L. Russell Brown, Neil Martin, Andy Summers, Henry Gross, Gary Lewis, Burton Averre, Eliane Elias, The Celtic Tenors, Tommy James, Denny Tedesco, Sherry Chung, Bruce Belland, Mary Lou Falcone, Bruce Kulick, Navid Negahban, Steve Hackett, Rob Stoner, John Helliwell, Bob Reynolds, Jim Yester, JJ Gilmour, Jay Blakesberg, Fred Lipsius, Robert Funaro, Nathan East, Jim Peterik, Mark Stein, Robby Robinson, Patrick Myers, Tony Carey, Eimear Quinn, Peter Asher---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's new single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Crossover instrumental.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

What the Riff?!?
1982 - February: Duran Duran "Rio"

What the Riff?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 43:49


Did MTV make Duran Duran, or did Duran Duran make MTV?  Perhaps a little of both.  What is beyond doubt is that Rio, the band's second studio album, would propel Duran Duran into a worldwide new wave and dance phenomenon, and would be a major offensive of the Second British Invasion in the United States.Duran Duran had found success in the UK with their self-titled debut album in 1981, and expectations were high for the group.  Rio would find the band leaning heavily on upbeat tracks, a couple of synth-heavy ballads, and more experimentation with musical sounds and instruments than their first album.  Many tracks also had accompanying videos, leaning into the MTV market.  The photogenic appeal of the band also bolstered the popularity of their videos.Critics were neutral to negative on the album when released, but the commercial appeal was stunning.  Duran Duran would dominate American charts from the back half of 1982 throughout 1983, and the band would become an icon of 1980's music.The album was released in May of 1982, but was recorded in January through March of 1982, resulting in our placement of the album in this month. Brian joins us in Wayne's absence, while Rob brings us this iconic New Wave album for today's podcastRioThe title track was the third single released from the album.  Bassist John Taylor came up with the title, reflecting optimism and an exotic feel for the album.  Sounds at the start of the song were created by throwing small metal rods onto the strings of a grand piano.  Andy Hamilton is the saxophone soloist on this track.New ReligionThis deeper cut leads off side two of the album, and is a dialogue between the ego and the alter-ego, featuring conflicting voices in the chorus.  The song is a bit darker than others on the album.  "I'm talking for free, I can't stop myself - It's a new religion.  I've something to see, I can't help myself - It's a new religion."Last Chance  on the StairwayAnother deeper cut, the lyrics to this song talk about taking chances and testing limits.  "And please don't say leave till later, I've had my last chance on the stairway."Save a PrayerThis ballad was Duran Duran's biggest hit in the UK at the time, though not originally released as a single in the US.  The lyrics depict two strangers falling into a one-night stand, living in the moment and letting the consequences wait for a later time.  The synthesizers create a beautiful but haunting sonic landscape. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main Theme from the motion picture “The Thing”Not to be confused with the Fantastic Four character, this John Carpenter film depicts a research team in Antarctica encountering a hostile extraterrestrial who can assimilate then imitate humans. STAFF PICKS:Leather and Lace by Don Henley and Stevie Nicks Brian brings us a duet from alumni of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.  Stevie Nicks wrote this song about a relationship between two very different individuals, based on her own experiences in relationships with both Don Henley and fellow Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham.Love is Like a Rock by Donnie IrisBruce features the second single from Iris's second album, "King Cool."  It has an infectious riff.  It went to number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The song originated as an instrumental jam, with lyrics added afterwards.Physical by Olivia Newton-John While Lynch takes some grief for bringing such a pop song into this rock broadcast, the single was a monster hit in the 80's.  While the video would portray scenes of exercise in the gym, the lyrics were considered much more sexual and controversial at the time.Addicted by Le Roux Rob closes out the staff picks with a rocking hit lost in time.  Le Roux is a band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Roux is a cajun thickening base for gumbo. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:I Advance Masked by Andy Summers & Robert FrippPolice guitarist Andy Summers and long time King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp had this instrumental rock track out on which we end the podcast. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Too Much Effing Perspective
The Police's Stewart Copeland - Conducting a Sting Operation

Too Much Effing Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 59:18


The Police drummer waives his rights and confesses to fracturing Sting's rib over a copy of the New York Times; how many more albums the band could have cranked out if they hadn't spilt up in 1986; and why it was necessary to call 911 when Cream drummer Ginger Baker paid a noisy visit to Stewart's Sacred Grove Studio. Get the book, Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries See Stewart's jam sessions at Sacred Grove Studio on YouTube with Snoop Dogg, Sheila E,Primus, Stanley Clarke, Andy Summers and, of course, Ginger Baker.= Stewart's IG: @stewart_copeland -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock Solid
Stewart Copeland Returns

Rock Solid

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 48:14


Pat welcomes Stewart Copeland back to the show to promote his many 2023 projects including the deluxe reissue of his "Klark Kent" album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

improv4humans with Matt Besser
Bad Brains Slow? (Chris Gethard, Tami Sagher, Dan Lippert)

improv4humans with Matt Besser

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 91:14


Tami is mad at not being on Hollywood's Tami list and brings up Besser being on Worst Of list; Gethard doesn't like high school version of Our Town; Brett won't leave party until people recognize Andy Summers and claims Bad Brains too slow; Dan is a cheating dad confessing an affair; and nobody likes SUVs in weed deals while lost at biggest dispensary in Attwater.Unlock the hilarious bonus scene at improv4humans.com, as well as the entire i4h ad-free archive, exclusive Discord access, and a load of new podcasts going deeper into improv and taste!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.