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Field Ramble
Field Ramble with Max Porter (part 1)

Field Ramble

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 24:38


Send us a textALL OF THIS UNREAL TIME Published by Rough Trade Back this weekend with a double header, we turn to All of This Unreal Time by Mr Max Porter.  Described in the foreword as ‘a gift, written in friendship' it is an elusive, ever moving torrent of apology, love and gratitude. A response to the countless human and non-human lives that intersect with and impact on our own.Written during the first, weird summer months of the pandemic, the piece  blossomed into a collaboration commissioned by Manchester Film festival. Directed by Aoife McArdle, it features Max's friend and long time collaborator Cillian Murphy as Unreal Time's ‘everyman' as well as an incredible score by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Jon Hopkins. Part One - available from Friday - Wasteful writing, hardcore forgiveness & confessional booths.As with all the best Rambles the conversation soon went elsewhere. Part Two - Bank Holiday Monday - prison writing groups, embroided life jackets & visiting the West bank with Palfest. ‘Strange and Beautiful.'  The Guardian Books mentioned in conversation The Gift - Lewis Hyde Essayism - Brian DillonOn Forgiveness - Richard Holloway Is A River Alive? - Robert MacfarlaneWe Need New Stories - Nesrine Malik@fieldzine www.fieldzine.comwww.patreon.com/fieldzine

Les grands entretiens
Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (1/5) : « Il n'y a pas de conflit d'identité dans ma musique »

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (1/5) - par : Thomas Vergracht - Compositeur parmi les plus recherché de la scène internationale, héritier de Steve Reich et Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner est également guitariste d'un des groupes les plus en vue de la scène « indie » rock : The National. Portrait en cinq épisodes d'un musicien attachant et humble. - réalisé par : Béatrice Trichet

Les grands entretiens
Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (2/5) : « Adolescent, je jouais en boucle Heroin du Velvet Underground »

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (2/5) - par : Thomas Vergracht - Compositeur parmi les plus recherché de la scène internationale, héritier de Steve Reich et Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner est également guitariste d'un des groupes les plus en vue de la scène « indie » rock : The National. Portrait en cinq épisodes d'un musicien attachant et humble. - réalisé par : Béatrice Trichet

Les grands entretiens
Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (3/5) : « J'apprends toujours auprès de mes amis »

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (3/5) - par : Thomas Vergracht - Compositeur parmi les plus recherché de la scène internationale, héritier de Steve Reich et Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner est également guitariste d'un des groupes les plus en vue de la scène « indie » rock : The National. Portrait en cinq épisodes d'un musicien attachant et humble. - réalisé par : Béatrice Trichet

Les grands entretiens
Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (4/5) : « J'ai rencontré Patti Smith grâce à Philip Glass »

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (4/5) - par : Thomas Vergracht - Compositeur parmi les plus recherché de la scène internationale, héritier de Steve Reich et Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner est également guitariste d'un des groupes les plus en vue de la scène « indie » rock : The National. Portrait en cinq épisodes d'un musicien attachant et humble. - réalisé par : Béatrice Trichet

Les grands entretiens
Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (5/5) : « Les partitions de Dutilleux sont des leçons permanentes »

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Bryce Dessner, guitariste et compositeur (5/5) - par : Thomas Vergracht - Compositeur parmi les plus recherché de la scène internationale, héritier de Steve Reich et Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner est également guitariste d'un des groupes les plus en vue de la scène « indie » rock : The National. Portrait en cinq épisodes d'un musicien attachant et humble. - réalisé par : Béatrice Trichet

MovieInsiders
MovieInsiders 400: Oscars 2025 Soundtrackspecial en voorspellingen

MovieInsiders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 85:38


Geen mooier moment voor een soundtrackspecial dan het Oscarweekend. MovieInsider Coen brengt ons in de Oscarsferen met een uitgebreide bespreking van de vijf voor een Academy Award genomineerde scores. Coen bespreekt Emilia Pérez, The Wild Robot, Conclave, Wicked en The Brutalist aan de hand van muziekfragmenten en scènes. Ook plaatst hij ze in een bredere context door ze te vergelijken met eerder werk van de componisten en van de regisseurs. Of door na te denken hoe de film ook anders had kunnen klinken. Zo kan het gebeuren dat Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer en Bryce Dessner voorbij komen in de bespreking van Conclave. Als toetje doen Gudo en John hun Oscarvoorspellingen (vanaf 56:09). Dus kom alvast in de stemming voor zondag en beluister deze bomvolle podcastaflevering.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/movieinsidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Song Is Yours
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

This Song Is Yours

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 20:10


Our guest today is the incredible Sharon Van Etten. A celebrated indie-rock singer-songwriter, Sharon has released six studio albums and collaborated with artists like Angel Olsen, Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and Bon Iver. But today marks the start of a brand-new chapter, as she unveils the debut album from her newly formed band, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. Featuring Jorge Balbi, Devra Hoff, and Teeny Lieberson, this project expands on Sharon's signature sound while pushing into bold new sonic territory. In today's episode, we chat with Sharon about the decision to release this as a full-band effort, the collaborative songwriting process, and how they shaped the record's themes and textures together. Plus, we see if we can get any hints about when we might see them in Australia!Sharon Van Etten : Instagram / Spotify Purchase Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory here.Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Noise
Noise - Episode January 30, 2025

Noise

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025


See the NOISE Interview with composer Emilie LeBel and Violinist Laura Reid ahead of the New Works Calgary event "Field Studies / VINES" on February 1st on NOISE Instagram page! (@cjswnoise) The Event showcases the music of Emilie LeBel played by ultraviolet, Jane Berry, and Laura Reid with live choreography by Melanie Kloetzel/Kloetzel&co. Tickets at Showpass.com Tonight we'll hear selections from Emilie LeBel & Laura Reid's musical catalogues, along with a fine array of neo-classical and jazz!Playlist: Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Smiling For Me - Instrumentalk. - I Wouldn't MindJune McDoom - On my Way - With StringsWho Cares - after the rainOsmanthus - In Early SpringJoel Jeschke - KoskelaDaskal - ObsidianPhillip Golub, featuring DanielHaas - At the 11th HourEmilie Cecilia Lebel, Jane Berry, UltraViolet - DriftEmilie Cecilia LeBel, Jane Berry, UltraViolet - ...and the Higher Leaves of the Trees Seemed to Shimmer in the Last of the Sunlight's Lingering Touch of Them...Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister - UranusFKA Twigs - EusexuaBadge Époque Ensemble - Milk Spilt on EternityMary Ocher - Cosmic Rock

Elbphilharmonie Talk
Pre-Show-Workouts und betrunkene Dirigierklassen – Elbphilharmonie Talk mit Pekka Kuusisto

Elbphilharmonie Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 66:41


Offen, schlagfertig und sehr reflektiert – so wirkt der finnische Geiger Pekka Kuusisto im Gespräch. An Silvester und Neujahr 2024/25 hat er in der Elbphilharmonie mit dem NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester das Violinkonzert von Bryce Dessner gespielt, das ihm der US-amerikanische Rockgitarrist (The National) und Komponist Dessner auf den Leib geschrieben hat. Es ist geigerischer Leistungssport sondergleichen. Kuusisto hat sie trotz der wenigen Jahre, die es das Werk überhaupt erst gibt, wohl schon an die zwanzig Mal auf den großen Konzertbühnen der Welt bewältigt. Er erzählt sehr anschaulich, wie gründlich er sich auch physisch jedes Mal auf diese Herausforderung vorbereitet, und wie viel leichter ihm auch dank Pilates inzwischen manches fällt.  Am Morgen vor dem ersten Konzert nahm er sich Zeit, im Elbphilharmonie Talk über sein Leben zu sprechen, in dem Platz ist für viele verschiedene Arten von Musik. Er spricht über seinen Bruder, den er viel zu früh verloren hat, und er liefert eine sehr finnische Erklärung dafür, weshalb er ganz gut dirigieren kann, obwohl er das Fach formell nie studiert hat. Kleiner Spoiler: Alkohol spielt dabei durchaus eine Rolle. 

The Film Scorer
Bryce Dessner Scores Sing Sing

The Film Scorer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 27:09


In a quick 1-2 punch after talking with Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist), Bryce Dessner (The National, The Revenant, The Two Popes) joins The Film Scorer podcast! Bryce released two scores last year, for the films Sing Sing and We Live In Time. However, Bryce and I were under a tight time constraint and so had to pick and choose what we chatted about; no time for a classic rambling conversation. As such, we spend much of our conversation covering his score for Sing Sing. This includes, among other things, choosing to focus the music on nature and escapism (rather than the more obvious matching of the prison setting), making space for the performers, and the film's equitable compensation system. Of course, we still manage to pack a lot in, so we cover quite a bit more as well, both about Sing Sing and various unexpected topics. Bryce's score, and much of his other music, is available on all major platforms. Sing Sing was released earlier last year and will be re-released in theaters (at least in the US) on January 1. You can find out more about Bryce on his website.

Klassik aktuell
Interview mit Alice Sara Ott

Klassik aktuell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 5:01


Sie ist Pink-Floyd-Fan und hat kein Problem mit Zuschauern, die zwischen den Sätzen klatschen. Pianistin Alice Sara Ott spielt am 15. und 16. Januar mit den Münchner Philharmonikern die deutsche Erstaufführung des Klavierkonzerts von Bryce Dessner. Im Interview mit BR-KLASSIK spricht sie über Nostalgie und die Vielfältigkeit der Nocturnes von John Field - und verrät, wie sie sich dem ersten für sie geschriebenen Klavierkonzert genähert hat.

Sending Signals
Scott Devendorf (The National)

Sending Signals

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 47:39


I first heard The National 17 years ago this month I think, and I fell in love instantly. They've continued to be one of my favourite bands, and it's been great to see them ascend to new heights of popularity and pursue interesting creative directions in the band and outside. Guitarist Aaron Dessner is now a key producer and co-writer for the likes of Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams. His twin brother Bryce Dessner is a composer whose orchestral and chamber compositions have been commissioned by the LA Philharmonic, Edinburgh International Festival and Kronos Quartet amongst others, and he's collaborated with the likes of Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens and many more. Frontman Matt Berninger has become one of the most compelling rock frontman of the 21st century with his often darkly funny, self-deprecating lyrics, and gangly, physical stage presence. Drummer Bryan Devendorf is one of the most distinctive drummers operating in rock today. Which leaves my guest this episode, bassist Scott Devendorf. I feel like Scott is the member of the band I knew least about. Obviously I've seen him onstage many times anchoring the band, but I was intrigued to see how the interview would go, and was pleased to discover Scott was excellent company. The National have just released a new live album entitled “Rome” which was recorded this past June in, well Rome obviously. It does a pretty good job of capturing the catharsis and sometimes chaos of a National show. I thought it was an interesting decision to focus on one particular show rather than compile tracks from across the tour. I was curious how they would handle the situations where Matt goes walkabout with the microphone, climbing into the crowd and getting mobbed with fans singing their heads off. Scott had a lot to say about these decisions, and about The National as a live act in general. He was really generous with his time. I only found out this interview was happening less than 24 hours before it took place, so it was quite a whirlwind getting it prepped and organised. I again had some technical issues so I've mostly just used the zoom feed but it sounds fine. To have The National represented on the podcast really means a lot. This will be the last episode of the year, and what a way to go out.

Next Best Picture Podcast
Interviews With Clarence Maclin, Songwriters Adrian Quesada & Abraham Alexander, And Composer Bryce Dessner For "Sing Sing"

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 59:58


"Sing Sing" premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was praised for its relevance to current social issues, powerful performances, and skilled direction. It's one of the most acclaimed films of 2024 and a strong Oscar contender for A24. The film tells the important story of a group of people who are incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility who find redemption through the art of creating theatrical stage shows in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. I had the privilege of hearing from breakthrough actor, the Gotham Award-winning Clarence Maclin, about his life, experience making the film, and dreams for the future, which you can listen to below. Following this conversation, Daniel Howat was fortunate to speak with the people behind the music from the film, composer Bryce Dessner and songwriters Adrian Quesada & Abraham Alexander, for the closing credits track "Like A Bird." Don't miss the opportunity to see this remarkable film, which will be returning to theaters on January 17th, 2025, from A24 and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El ojo crítico
El ojo crítico - ADICCINE, un proyecto para impulsar el cine independiente

El ojo crítico

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 52:30


Hoy hablamos de ADICCINE, la 'Comunidad Viva de Cine Independiente' que impulsa ADICINE, la asociación de los distribuidores independientes que busca generar nuevos proyectos e iniciativas alrededor del cine 'indie', poniendo el foco sobre las zonas rurales. Lo haremos con la responsable del proyecto, Nuria Díaz.También repasaremos los estrenos de cartelera de este viernes con Conxita Casanovas, pasearemos junto a Jesús Marchamalo y José María Merino y terminamos la semana con la sesión musical de Leyre Guerrero, con las canciones de Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift, Aaron y Bryce Dessner, Sufjan Stevens y The National.Escuchar audio

RTÉ - Arena Podcast
Film reviews - Bryce Dessner on his NCH residency - From Eden

RTÉ - Arena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 51:55


Film reviews - Bryce Dessner on his NCH residency - From Eden

Na Na Na
Na na na - El no lugar en el que habita Judeline - 25/10/24

Na Na Na

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 58:43


Este viernes se publica uno de los debuts más esperados de nuestra escena. Judeline nos adentra en el universo de 'Bodhiria', un no lugar, un limbo que sirve de escenario a este álbum conceptual en el que habita su alter-ego, Angel-a, y en el que lidia con los sentimientos de una separación y el miedo a ser olvidada. Un trabajo que equilibra el peso temático sobre la espiritualidad y el amor desde un punto de vista íntimos, junto con las texturas y sonoridades de vanguardia y fusión que caracterizan a Judeline.Playlist:Judeline, rusowsky - HeavenlyDinamarca, Irenegarry - casandraOklou, underscores - harvest skyDJ Seinfeld - HopecoreLogic1000, Empress Of - side by sideDisclosure - ArachnidsTwo Shell - be gentle with meCharli xcx - club classics featuring bb trickzParis Texas - RökKOutRalphie Choo, Paris Texas - WHIPCREAMNicolas Jaar - AquíBikôkô, Crystal Murray - LA MANOcaracazador - MI ROSTROCarlos Ares - ImportanteLaura Marling - CarolineSufjan Stevens, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque, David Chalmin, Bryce Dessner – Reflexion Escuchar audio

Guitare, guitares
Autour du dernier album de Bryce Dessner "Solos" chez Sony Classical

Guitare, guitares

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 59:09


durée : 00:59:09 - Autour du dernier album de Bryce Dessner " Solos " - par : Sébastien Llinares - "Solos" un album qui contient entre autre deux solos de guitare. Bryce Dessner a étudié la guitare classique, avant d'être le grand compositeur qu'il est devenu, ainsi que le guitariste plutôt électrique cette fois-ci, du groupe de rock indé The National, de Cincinnati, en Ohio." Sébastien Llinarès - réalisé par : Patrick Lérisset

Composer Talk
Ep 80: Bryce Dessner (The National, Sing Sing)

Composer Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 21:23


Our next guest is best known for his work in the band The National as well as scoring movies including Sing Sing and Cyrano and TV shows Manhunt and Photographer among others. He's one of my favorite composers and guitarists and I'm so excited to welcome him on to the podcast! And the composer is... Bryce Dessner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En pistes, contemporains !
Bryce Dessner : Solos

En pistes, contemporains !

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 10:12


durée : 00:10:12 - Bryce Dessner : Solos - Le disque contemporain de la semaine est celui de Bryce Dessner "Solos" paru chez Sony Classical en août dernier.

En pistes, contemporains !
Les résonances solitaires de Bryce Dessner

En pistes, contemporains !

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 59:12


durée : 00:59:12 - En pistes, contemporains ! du dimanche 15 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera - Cette semaine, dans En Pistes, Contemporains !, mise à l'honneur de l'instrument soliste avec les solos de Bryce Dessner, et plongée dans l'exploration des formes de vie sonore avec le travail de Bastien David. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff

Carrefour de la création
Bryce Dessner : Solos

Carrefour de la création

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 10:12


durée : 00:10:12 - Bryce Dessner : Solos - Le disque contemporain de la semaine est celui de Bryce Dessner "Solos" paru chez Sony Classical en août dernier.

Le disque contemporain de la semaine
Bryce Dessner : Solos

Le disque contemporain de la semaine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 10:12


durée : 00:10:12 - Bryce Dessner : Solos - Le disque contemporain de la semaine est celui de Bryce Dessner "Solos" paru chez Sony Classical en août dernier.

Le disque contemporain de la semaine
Les résonances solitaires de Bryce Dessner

Le disque contemporain de la semaine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 59:12


durée : 00:59:12 - En pistes, contemporains ! du dimanche 15 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera - Cette semaine, dans En Pistes, Contemporains !, mise à l'honneur de l'instrument soliste avec les solos de Bryce Dessner, et plongée dans l'exploration des formes de vie sonore avec le travail de Bastien David. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff

Carrefour de la création
Les résonances solitaires de Bryce Dessner

Carrefour de la création

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 59:12


durée : 00:59:12 - En pistes, contemporains ! du dimanche 15 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera - Cette semaine, dans En Pistes, Contemporains !, mise à l'honneur de l'instrument soliste avec les solos de Bryce Dessner, et plongée dans l'exploration des formes de vie sonore avec le travail de Bastien David. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
Greg Kwedar & Bryce Dessner On The Music Of Sing Sing

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 48:30


After Zoe Kravitz and producers Tiffany Persons and Garret Levitz discussed Zoe's debut feature Blink Twice in our previous episode, we have another bumper edition of Soundtracking for you this time round, as first Greg Kwedar and then composer Bryce Dessner join Edith to discuss their collaboration on Greg's beautiful, moving and important film, Sing Sing. Based on the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at the world famous Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison, the film centers on a group of inmates involved in the creation of theatrical stage shows. It stars professional actors Colman Domingo, alongside many real-life former prisoners who were themselves alumni of the program during their incarceration

The Gramophone podcast
Bryce Dessner on his new album 'Solos'

The Gramophone podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 23:31


Composer Bryce Dessner joins Gramophone Editor Martin Cullingford for this week's podcast to talk about his new album for Sony Classical, featuring solo works performed by a superb line-up of star soloists.

Confessions of a Closet Romantic
Romantic Replay: Cyrano

Confessions of a Closet Romantic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 37:31


Send us a Text Message.I've been feeling a bit under the weather, while also preparing for my sweetie's upcoming visit (a much longer visit this time), and my heart's full of romance and  thoughts about when we first fell in love. So it's the perfect time to replay my episode about Cyrano, Joe Wright's lush romantic musical version of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac story. Every gorgeous musical phrase and motif by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and lyric by The National lead singer Matt Berninger and his partner, Carin Besser, embodies the yearning thrill and desperate longing of falling deeply in love with someone. A couple of years on, I still cry when I hear this score and watch Peter Dinklage's face express the pain and exhilaration of romantic love.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comDirector Joe Wright on why Cyrano is his most personal film since Atonement.I'm incapable of hearing this song and these lyrics without bursting into tears. One of my favorite songs in the entire movie.Support the Show.If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!

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

Secretly Society
Big Red Machine Pt. 3

Secretly Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 32:59


Secretly Society presents a three-episode mini-series about collaboration, friendship, and a community-driven project; originally formed by Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner in 2008, this is the magical and illusive tale of Big Red Machine. This series is narrated by music writer and broadcaster Laura Barton, including live interviews with Vernon, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Sharon Van Etten, Anais Mitchell, and more. The conclusion to the story, for now. Big Red Machine has been a rejection of the music industry's expectations weighing upon Dessner and Vernon, but also a place of solace for the pair amongst their sometimes painful struggles with mental health. The pair take turns grounding each other through their successes and supporting during their lows, while writing songs like “Brycie” and “Hutch” that pay tribute to close-knit family and friends. The pool of collaborators ripples out ever-further, and new methods of working to complement each others' contributions carry on the experimental spirit of Big Red Machine.   Links:  Secretly Society Podcast Link Secretly Society Podcast Store Link Secretly Society General Information Link   Big Red Machine:  Big Red Machine on Instagram Big Red Machine on Facebook

Secretly Society
Big Red Machine Pt. 2

Secretly Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 30:46


Secretly Society presents a three-episode mini-series about collaboration, friendship, and a community-driven project; originally formed by Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner in 2008, this is the magical and illusive tale of Big Red Machine. This series is narrated by music writer and broadcaster Laura Barton, including live interviews with Vernon, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Sharon Van Etten, Anais Mitchell, and more. Part Two finds Vernon and Dessner working out just what Big Red Machine was, and should be; exactly what role it should play in their respective musical lives was proving hard to pin down. Making their second record, more voices were added to bring Dessner and Vernon's songs to life, expanding the Big Red Machine identity and sound, and discovering that the defining quality of the group was something intentionally experimental.

Secretly Society
Big Red Machine Pt. 1

Secretly Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 33:02


Secretly Society presents a three-episode mini-series about collaboration, friendship, and a community-driven project; originally formed by Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner in 2008, this is the magical and illusive tale of Big Red Machine. This series is narrated by music writer and broadcaster Laura Barton, including live interviews with Vernon, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Sharon Van Etten, Anais Mitchell, and more. Part One starts with a pivotal Myspace exchange and a shared raw piano track between Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon, that would shape the trajectory of their relationship and careers over the upcoming years. Engage with stories about the beginning of the PEOPLE label (37do3d) in a Berlin residency as well as the ultimate cementing of their self-titled album. From long-distance partnerships, onstage improvisations, and the gathering of talented musicians, the story of Big Red Machine is an inspiring account that unveils a new energy and way of working for creatives alike.

Musik unserer Zeit
Bryce Dessner schafft den Spagat zwischen Klassik und Rock

Musik unserer Zeit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 59:53


An einem Tag orchestriert er einen Song für Taylor Swift, am nächsten komponiert er ein Orchesterstück. Für den früheren US-Präsidenten Barack Obama hat er den Wahlkampfsong komponiert, «Fake Empire», und diese Saison ist er Creative Chair beim Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. Der Gitarrist und Komponist Bryce Dessner und seine Band «The National» wären sehr angetan, wenn auch Joe Biden einen ihrer Hits für seinen Wahlkampf wählen würde. Beispielsweise «Mr. November» - «damit Biden im November gewinnt», sagt der US-Amerikaner im Gespräch. Ausserdem erzählt er von seinen musikalischen Wurzeln, die ganz klar in der Klassik liegen: Zuerst spielte er Flöte und wechselte dann zur klassischen Gitarre. Die Musik von J. S. Bach gehört(e) zu seinen Favoriten, sowie spanische oder Renaissance-Musik. «Meine Orchestermusik ist wie eine reine Version von mir», hält der Rockstar Dessner denn auch unumwunden fest. Seine Stücke sind geprägt von minimalistischen Elementen und von orchestralem Klangfarbenreichtum. Seine Zusammenarbeit mit den Pianistinnen Katia und Marielle Labèque ist ein weiterer Ausdruck seiner Vielseitigkeit: Für sie hat er bereits ein Doppelkonzert komponiert und er spielt mit ihnen zusammen im unkonvetionellen und aussergewöhnlich besetzten Ensemble «Dream House Quartet» - Klavierduo mit zwei E-Gitarren.

Conversations on Dance
(393) Rafael Bonachela, choreographer and director of Sydney Dance Company, and Bryce Dessner, Composer

Conversations on Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 60:22


Today on 'Conversations on Dance', we are joined by choreographer and director of Sydney Dance Company Rafael Bonachela and composer Bryce Dessner. Bryce and Rafael take us through their personal journeys towards finding their art as a profession, the inspiration and collaborative process behind their latest collaboration 'Impermanence', and how COVID delays extended and altered the work into its present form. 'Impermanence' will have its US premiere at the Kennedy Center this April 25th with shows running through the 27th. If you're in the Washington, DC area and would like to purchase tickets, visit kennedy-center.org.THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Unlock your potential with the Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at the University of Oklahoma. In partnership with the prestigious Price College of Business, this innovative program is expertly designed for the aspiring arts entrepreneur, blending your creative and artistic talents with the business knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch and manage arts-related enterprises. Affordable and fast-track, you can achieve this transformative education remotely in less than 12 months. To learn more and apply, visit ou.edu/finearts.New York Theatre Ballet's Summer Repertoire Workshops offer pre-professional, collegiate, and post-collegiate dancers full-day training sessions of classes, rehearsals, and new choreography at their studios in lower Manhattan. Each two-week session, May 6th through 17th and June 10th through 21st, provides individualized instruction, movement analysis, and immersion in NYTB's acclaimed repertoire. Aspiring students are invited to submit video auditions by April 30. Merit-based scholarships are available. For more information, please visit nytb.org/auditions.LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Front Row
Reinaldo Marcus Green on One Love, Bryce Dessner of The National

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 42:35


Director Reinaldo Marcus Green talks to Tom Sutcliffe about One Love, his biopic about the legendary reggae singer-songwriter Bob Marley and his music.Bryce Dessner, the guitarist of the award-winning rock band The National, discusses his other life in classical music and writing a new concerto for pianist Alice Sara Ott, which is having its UK premiere at the Royal Festival Hall.This week the liturgical calendar marks the moment when Joseph was warned by an angel of King Herod's intent to harm Jesus, and told to flee with him and Mary to safety in Egypt. The painter Julian Bell and art historian Joanna Woodall consider how The Flight into Egypt has been the subject of great artists - Giotto, Gentileschi, Brueghel, Rembrandt - for centuries and shapes our perception of refugees to this day. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Olivia Skinner

Music Matters
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Alice Sara Ott, Bryce Dessner

Music Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 44:02


Tom Service meets French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet during his recital tour where he performs both books of Debussy's Préludes. His 1996 recording of the pieces has just been re-released on vinyl with artwork created by his friend Vivienne Westwood, shortly before she died. Jean-Yves talks to Tom about the need to collaborate, his love of Debussy, Gershwin and Bill Evans, and why challenging conventions and being yourself as an artist are the keys to success and happiness. He also shares his excitement about an upcoming multisensory performance of Alexander Scriabin's 1910 tone poem 'Prometheus, The Poem of Fire' - a collaboration with Cartier in-house perfumer Mathilde Laurent, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and San Francisco Symphony which involves not only light and colour in addition to the music, but scent too.Tom talks to pianist Alice Sara Ott and composer Bryce Dessner about a new piano concerto he's written for her, which receives its UK premiere in February. Inspired by Alice's playing, the piece is also dedicated to Bryce's sister Jessica, a dancer and choreographer who has shaped his musical life. Alice talks about her love of Bryce's music and the challenges of getting inside a new piece. Bryce discusses his approach to the concerto, the power of acoustic music and how his work as a composer for the concert hall relates to his life as guitarist and writer in the band The National.

Anhedonic Headphones Podcast 2 - Electric Boogaloo
Talk About Early Signs...Of Poor Mental Health

Anhedonic Headphones Podcast 2 - Electric Boogaloo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 82:24


Welcome back, everyone. It's been a minute, but it looks like that minute is up—the tenth season of The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast is upon us. It's the 54th episode overall since the show began, and in the first episode of the new season, Kevin welcomes his first in person guest in three years, Anastasia Stier.  The two talk about poor mental health, how you never grow out of being an emo kid, and fixating on Julien Baker. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen.  Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.  Music Credits: “I Won't Stay Long,” written by Sam Nash; performed by Sixpence None The Richer. Sixpence None The Richer, Squint, 1997. “Telethon,” written by Emily Haines; performed by Emily Haines and The Soft Skeleton. What Is Free to A Good Home?, Last Gang, 2007. “Reckless” written and performed by Tilly and The Wall. Wild Like Children, Team Love, 2004.  “This Is Our Emergency,” written and performed by Pretty Girls Make Graves. The New Romance, Matador, 2003. “Empty,” written and performed by Metric. Live It Out, Last Gang, 2005. “Sea of Love” written by Philip Baptiste and George Khoury; performed by Cat Power. The Covers Record, Matador, 2000. “Buttoned Down,” written and  performed by Straylight Run. The Needles The Space, Universal, 2007. “This is The Last Time,” written by Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, and Matt Berninger; performed by The National. Trouble Will Find Me, 4AD, 2013. “Hurt Less,” written and performed by Julien Baker. Turn Out The Lights, Matador, 2017 “I'll Never Smile Again,” written by Ruth Lowe; performed by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Frank Sinatra. Victor, 1940.  

But Is It Good?
#149 - C'mon C'mon

But Is It Good?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 81:55


This week we continue Joaquin Phoenix Month with a heartwarming film from A24 studios - C'mon C'mon! This film was directed by Mike Mills and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman, Scoot McNairy, Molly Webster,, Jaboukie Young-White, and Woody Norman. Aaron and Bryce Dessner did the music, and this really excited Hunter because of their previous collaborations with other musicians he likes. This film follows an uncle and his nephew who are brought together by unforeseen circumstances and learn to coexist and bond, while untangling their own troubles. It is a joy to watch and we think you will enjoy it. But... Is C'mon C'mon Good?If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on Twitter, or @butisitgoodpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reel Deep Dive
Cyrano (2021)

Reel Deep Dive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 39:53


Derived from Erica Schmidt's musical retelling of Edmond Rostand's oft-staged play, Cyrano stars Peter Dinklage as the titular protagonist. Caught in romantic intrigue alongside him is Haley Bennett as Roxanne and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Christian. The basic plot of this version isn't too different from most of the traditional renditions, but several key alterations are present in both the text and the subtext of Cyrano; this is apparent both in the dialogue and in the songs composed by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National. Ryan is joined by Sylvan and Cheryl for a discussion about this striking (if uneven) film. Talking points naturally include unrequited love, the pitfalls of escalating lies, and Sylvan's pet peeve about casting Hollywood musicals with actors who don't have professional singing ability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-valentine3/support

Norah Jones Is Playing Along

Matt Berninger and Bryce Dessner of The National join Norah by the fireplace to talk about and play songs from their amazing new album, The First Two Pages of Frankenstein. They fill her in on what it was like to come together as a band while living in far away places, the inspiration for the album, and writers block. Matt's warm baritone inspires Norah to ask for a duet on the first-ever acoustic performance of a decade-old song. Recorded 4/29/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sounds!
Sounds! Album der Woche: Sufjan Stevens «Javelin»

Sounds!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 108:05


Sufjan Stevens aus Detroit hat den Megahit («Mystery Of Love» aus dem Film «Call Me By Your Name»), Gastauftritte bei Grossen (The National) und die Gabe, ultrapersönliches leicht und zugänglich zu machen. Sein Leben und Karriere kulminieren nun im todtraurigen Meisterwerk «Javelin». Was definitiv umhaut, kam erst ganz zum Schluss: Am Tag der Veröffentlichung von «Javelin» (06.10.2023) gibt Sufjan Stevens einen ganz seltenen Einblick in sein Privatleben. «This album is dedicated to the light of my life, my beloved partner and best friend Evans Richardson, who passed away in April.» Was sich als kaleidoskopartiges Herzschmerz-Album angekündigt hatte wird mit einem Schlag zum wuchtigen Zeugnis des totalen Verlusts. Und die Parallelen zum fantastischen Minimalwerk «Carrie & Lowell» (2015), seinem beliebtesten Album auf dem Stevens die Abwesenheit und den Tod seiner Mutter verarbeitete, klingen noch deutlicher. Denn nach Ausflügen in etwas anstrengende Kollaborations- («Planetarium»), Konzept- («The Ascension»), Instrumental- («Convocations») und New Age-Projekte («A Beginner's Mind»), begibt sich Sufjan Stevens erstmals seit bald 10 Jahren wieder in den klassischen Folk-Songwriter-Modus. Interessanterweise diesmal aber nicht ohne ausgewählte Farbtupfer aus den erwähnten Abenteuern: Bombast, Kitsch, Kollabos (wie mit dem «Planetarium»-Weggefährten Bryce Dessner von The National) – aber auch Stille und experimentelle Momente – finden Platz in dieser ausufernden Collage, die sich unglaublicherweise anfühlt wie ein stilles, zugängliches Trostpflaster; ein Märchen, das uns hilft, die Turbulenzen des Lebens zu bewältigen. Stichwort Turbulenzen: Davon kann Sufjan Stevens bekanntlicherweise einige Lieder Singen, aber just im Vorfeld der Veröffentlichung von «Javelin» wurde bekannt, dass er den Sommer über durch die Nervenkrankheit Guillain-Barré-Syndrom ans Spitalbett gefesselt war und in den letzten Wochen das Laufen neu erlernen musste. Deshalb gab er keine Interviews zum Album. Laut seinem Blog müsste Stevens in diesen Tagen wieder zu Hause sein. Gute Besserung! Wie immer verlosen wir das Sounds! Album der Woche: Gewinnt «Javelin» von Sufjan Stevens auf CD jeden Tag live im Radio. 

Músicas posibles
Músicas Posibles - Lullabys - 09/09/23

Músicas posibles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 53:13


De Max Richter al último álbum de Víkingur Ólafsson, «el Glenn Gould de Islandia», en un programa evocador en el que también contamos con la arpista Lavinia Meijer; el Dream House Quartet de las hermanas Katia y Marielle Labèque, David Chalmin y Bryce Dessner; Gabríel Ólafs o Brian Eno, entre otros. SLEEP: Tranquility Base Max RichterNotturno         Víkingur Ólafsson, Álfheiður Erla GuðmundsdóttirThe Plover and the Raven      Víkingur Ólafsson, Snorri Hallgrímsson, Þorsteinn EyfjörðSung (After Brahms)  Víkingur ÓlafssonBird as Prophet           Víkingur Ólafsson, Michael A. Muller, Heather Woods BroderickThe Arts and the Hours          Lavinia Meijer, Jean-Philippe RameauSun     Lavinia MeijerEllis Island      Meredith Monk, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque, Bryce Dessner, David ChalminPausa Dom La NenaFantasía           +Bambaló          Gabríel Ólafs, Steiney SigurðardóttirMoving Chords          Roger EnoEscuchar audio

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Estelle Clifford: Music - The National, 'First Two Pages of Frankenstein'

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 7:03


Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein signals a thrilling new chapter in the band's discography. The 11-song album was produced by The National at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens.  The follow-up to 2019's top five hit album I Am Easy To Find, First Two Pages of Frankenstein was initially stalled while lead singer Matt Berninger navigated “a very dark spot where I couldn't come up with lyrics or melodies at all, and that period lasted for over a year. Even though we'd always been anxious and argued quite a lot whenever we were working on a record, this was the first time it ever felt like maybe things really had come to an end.”  Instead, The National “managed to come back together and approach everything from a different angle, and because of that we arrived at what feels like a new era for the band,” according to guitarist/pianist Bryce Dessner.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Composing Myself
Bryce Dessner

Composing Myself

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 57:12


Wise Music Group CEO Dave Holley and Creative Director Gill Graham beam out to the south of France in this latest episode of Composing Myself, to chat to American composer, performer and founding member of The National Bryce Dessner. Stops on this week's conversational journey include:- learning how to play at a school with no music department, utilising the musical skills of a rebellious English teacher- why taking time off is as critical for creativity as the creative process itself- the fascinating genesis of Mari, conceptualised and created during the COVID-19 pandemic- what it's like living with another singer-songwriter, his wife Mina Tindle, and how they leverage their co-existence to influence and hone their works- the inspiration behind The National's latest album The First Two Pages of FrankensteinAs ever, a thoroughly riveting and illuminating listen.https://brycedessner.com/Bryce Dessner is a vital and rare force in new music. He has won Grammy Awards as a classical composer and with the band The National, of which he is founding member, guitarist, arranger, and co-principal songwriter. He is regularly commissioned to write for the world's leading ensembles, from Orchestre de Paris to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and is a high-profile presence in film score composition, with credits including The Revenant, for which he was Grammy and Golden Globe nominated, Fernando Mereilles's The Two Popes and Mike Mill's C'mon C'mon.Dessner collaborates with some of today's most creative and respected artists, including Philip Glass, Katia and Marielle Labèque, Paul Simon, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Sufjan Stevens, Fernando Mereilles, Thom Yorke, Bon Iver, Nico Muhly, and Steve Reich, who named Dessner “a major voice of his generation.” Dessner's orchestrations can be heard on the latest albums of Paul Simon, Bon Iver and Taylor Swift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
Episode 341: Alejandro González Iñárritu On The Music Of Bardo

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 40:32


Very excited about our latest guest on Soundtracking - the Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu  Alejandro's latest offering is Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths - a semi-autobiographical tale that follows a journalist & documentarian who returns to his native country of Mexico and begins having an existential crisis in the form of dreamlike visions. As well as co-writing and directing the film, Alejandro also collaborated with friend of the pod Bryce Dessner on the score

KZradio הקצה
שביל הבריחה למערכת השמש

KZradio הקצה

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 58:51


The Church - Under the Milky Way Super Furry Animals - (Drawing) Rings Around the World אקו - שמש Duran Duran - Planet Earth David Bowie - Moonage Daydream Jimi Hendrix - Valleys of Neptune The Velvet Underground - Who Loves the Sun Air - Venus Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister - Mercury Tori Amos - Hey Jupiter (Dakota Version) Paula Cole - Saturn Girl Nick Drake - Things Behind The Sun Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister - Pluto AURORA - Life On Mars Super Furry Animals - (Drawing) Rings Around the World

Truth Be Told
Music For Transformation

Truth Be Told

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 39:17


Violinist Tatianna Berman introduces The Power of Sound and how music affects our emotions, behavior, and shapes our reality.Tatiana Berman is a violinist, artist, and cultural entrepreneur who finds fresh ways of connecting classical music and fine arts with a broader audience. Tatiana is the founder of Constella Arts, creator of The Power of Sound project, co-creator of Not So Classical, and star of the documentary Forte available internationally. During the 2020 pandemic, in partnership with Culturenet Tatiana became an online sensation generating hundreds of thousands of views for her virtual solo performances.Tatiana's unique projects brought her to venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Chicago Contemporary Art Museum, Santa Fe Symphony, and the Lafon Performing Arts Center. The Not So Classical album is available on all digital platforms, and the accompanying visual experience is available on Culturenet. The original performance concept Not So Classical has been praised by Forbes, NPR, and Playbill for its innovative approach to presenting a classical music experience. As founder and artistic director of the Constella Arts, Tatiana facilitated the presentations of over 70 world premieres and brought music to schools where arts funding has been cut. Tatiana's music video Vitali Variations and other projects can be experienced on NRK, Culturenet, CmusicTV, Sky, and Apple TV. Tatiana is a producer of documentaries Maestro (maestromovie.com) and Nordic Pulse (nordicpulsefilm.com).Tatiana studied violin at the Yehudi Menuhin School, and the Royal College of Music in London, earning full scholarships and international awards along the way. Throughout her international career as a concert violinist, Tatiana has collaborated with renowned musicians including Ksenia Bashmet, Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Bryce Dessner, Ivry Gitlis, Steven Isserlis, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Anthony McGill, Nico Muhly, and Simon Trpceski. She has worked with conductors Paavo Jarvi, Sarah Ioannides, Tito Muños, Jose Luis Gomez, François López-Ferrer, and the late Yehudi Menuhin, appearing with both European and U.S. orchestras. London's The Strad described Tatiana as “a violinist with a mature, compelling musical personality.” She is an ardent performer of new music, commissioning and collaborating with dancers and digital artists. Notable performances include world premieres of Violin Concertos by Charles Coleman and Michael Csányi-Wills. Tatiana was Arts Ambassador and a Tedx Talk speaker. Her paintings are sought after by collectors from around the world, to see her visual art, go to the Art Gallery.Currently, Tatiana is recording her next Not So Classical album, touring The Power of Sound project, and directing a documentary by the same name. She also leads various workshops and appears at a limited number of speaking engagements on topics including the power of music, music education, and culture.www.tatianaberman.comHost Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation for wellbeing and spiritual awakening . www.instagram.com/yogi_bon

Soundweavers
2.14 The Evolution of an Ensemble: Eighth Blackbird

Soundweavers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 32:02


Pianist Lisa Kaplan of eighth blackbird joins us to chat about the many evolutions of their organization, from the original ensemble to their many teaching endeavors. We chat about the Chicago Artists Workshop and Blackbird Creative Lab, two of the ways in which they continue to “move music forward” beyond their primarily performance-based projects. Kaplan shares about how the ensemble conceptualizes and puts projects—such as This is my Home—into action. We speak about how the organization integrates interns into their administrative process. And, we ask, "why 'eighth blackbird'?" Born in Motown, Lisa Kaplan is a pianist specializing in the performance of new work by living composers. Kaplan is the founding pianist and Executive Director of the four-time Grammy Award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird. Kaplan has won numerous awards, performed all over the country and has premiered new pieces by hundreds of composers, including Andy Akiho, Jennifer Higdon, Amy Beth Kirsten, David Lang, Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, George Perle, and Pamela Z. She has had the great pleasure to collaborate and make music with an eclectic array of incredibly talented people - Laurie Anderson, Jeremy Denk, Bryce Dessner, Philip Glass, Bon Iver, J. Ivy, Glenn Kotche, Shara Nova, Will Oldham, Natalie Portman, Gustavo Santaolalla, Robert Spano, Tarrey Torae, Dawn Upshaw and Michael Ward-Bergeman to name a few. As a proud, single-mama-by-choice, Kaplan has been having an incredible time raising and learning from her happy-go-lucky 4 year old, Frida. Musically as of late, she has also greatly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to do both composing and arranging for Eighth Blackbird as well as some producing. In 2019, Kaplan co-produced her first record, When We Are Inhuman with Bryce Dessner. Kaplan is a true foodie, gourmet cook, avid reader, crossword and Scrabble addict, enjoys baking ridiculously complicated pastry and loves outdoor adventures. She has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, braved the Australian outback, stared an enormous elephant in the face in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater and survived close encounters with grizzly bears in the Brooks Range of Alaska. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about eighth blackbird, please visit their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify.

Mishka Shubaly Podcast
mourning Mark Lanegan with Brassland founder Alec Hanley Bemis

Mishka Shubaly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 103:19


I met Alec in... Jesus, 2001? Ironically, we met partially in the context of me grieving a friend who had passed. We met again through music. He had started a record label in order to put out the music by a new band from Ohio called The National. I was managing Baby Dayliner, who wound up on Brassland. But our way into the conversation today is Mark Lanegan. When Lanegan's memoir 'Sing Backwards and Weep' published, Alec read it and plunged into Lanegan's music during the pandemic. We cover a lot here but honestly, you need to listen to this podcast because Alec is such an earnest fan of music, even after working in the industry for more than 20 years. Being a fan is deeply cool. Remaining a fan is even cooler.   Alec Hanley Bemis is a writer, producer & curator of creative projects, primarily in music. In 2001, he co-founded the Brassland label with Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National. For that work, he has been covered by The Irish Times, The Guardian, Print Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. In his first career as a writer & journalist, he was published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Bookforum and LA Weekly on topics ranging from Beck to backyard wrestling. Once a month or so he posts algorithm-free music playlists to his mixtape delivery service AHB's Goodies: http://alechanleybemis.substack.com Learn more at http://brassland.org and http://alechanleybemis.com

The Smith Society
S1E5: Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey

The Smith Society

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 51:04


Ladies and gentlemen, this is a really good one and I've been so excited to share it with you. My next guest is an actor I consider one of the greatest of our generation. He's worked with everyone from Del Toro to Malick, Tarantino to Soderbergh. He's an extraordinary actor who loses himself in the life of his film and television characters. Ever evolving, he's a true chameleon and shapeshifter, presenting us with a new and intriguing character. This is Clifton Collins. Jr. Clifton Collins Jr. has acting in his blood. His grandfather, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, became an American icon, starring alongside John Wayne and Mel Blanc throughout his career. Clifton burst onto the scene in 1997, but it was his portrayal of Frankie Flowers in Traffic that forever cemented his status as an actor to be taken seriously. Since then he's stolen the screen in films like Capote and Sunshine Cleaning. Clifton's latest film Jockey is yet another work of art, with his titular performance earning him the Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Acting.Jockey tells the story of an aging jockey competing to win one last title for his longtime trainer, who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years – and injuries – have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider, who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream. The Smith Society is an interview series focused on storytellers. It's an intimate look at artists -- who they are, how they got from A to B, a detailed look at what makes them tick and advice to those pursuing a career in telling stories, as well as some insight into the industry, pitching projects, and, of course, how we can make the world a better place.The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling. In this episode we feature the award-winning Clifton Collins Jr..Thesmithsocietypod.comFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmithsocietypod/Host: Duane FernandezEmail and ask a question or share a thought: info@voksee.comThe Smith Society theme song by: Steady CadenceSteady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris ScottEdited by: Marshall BakerFollow your dreams, no matter where they take you.JOCKEYDirected by: Clint BentleyWritten by: Clint Bentley & Greg KwedarProduced by: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Nancy SchaferCo-Producer: Linda HalbertExecutive Producers: Larry Kalas, Larry Kelly, Linda & Jon Halbert, Cheryl & Walt Penn, Genevieve & Mark Crozier, Cindy & John Greenwood, Ann Grimes & Jay Old, Benjamin Fuqua & Jordy Wax, Clifton Collins Jr.Line Producer: Kelly BryantAssociate Producer: Stacey DavisDirector of Photography: Adolpho VelosoProduction Designer: Gui MariniEditor: Parker LaramieMusic by: Bryce Dessner & Aaron DessnerSee Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info