Podcast appearances and mentions of Hal Willner

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got a pair of old friends who dive right in on some light-hearted topics like death and aging: Amy Millan and Kevin Drew. Both Amy and Kevin are deeply connected to the Canadian indie scene that took shape in the late 1990s around Broken Social Scene. That band was initially Kevin's baby, but a whole constellation seemed to spring from it, including Metric, Feist, and the band that Amy is most closely associated with, Stars. The impetus for today's conversation, though, is Millan's gorgeous new solo album, I Went to Find You. It's her first in 15 years, and as you'll hear in this conversation, was inspired by stirred-up feelings about the death of her father when she was just a little kid. Millan created the album with a musician she only met recently, Jay McCarrol, after a chance encounter with him that stirred up some dormant emotions about her childhood. It's a really beautiful and quietly triumphant record that's worth some time and attention in your headphones. Check out “Kiss That Summer” right here. Kevin Drew directed that great video for that song, and he's got bona fides when it comes to writing songs about difficult subjects, too: His latest solo album, Aging, came out in 2023, and you might be able to guess what it's about from that title. It's a topic that Kevin and Amy get into here as they get deep and sweet together—they were even a little worried they'd forget they were being recorded since they're such close friends. They talk about Amy's record but also, perhaps for the first time on Talkhouse, perimenopause. There's also memories of Hal Willner, a great name for Amy's tour that she didn't end up using, and living in your “who gives a fuck” years. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Amy Millan and Kevin Drew for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff in the Talkhouse Podcast Network. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

Enjoy a set full of surprises and delights, starting with Marc Ribot's latest album, a 9-song collection bearing the mark of Hal Willner, and a quarter-century in the making! The playlist features Shake Stew; Nicolò Ricci; Mary Halvorson; Marc Ribot [pictured]; Jacob Wick; Geoff Goodman, Matthieu Bordenave, Rudi Mahall; and Rob Clearfield. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Wake Up and Be Gone" to "In Between"]! Happy listening!

Guitarist Marc Ribot has established himself as one of the most versatile , distinctive, in-demand guitarists anywhere. He's played with Tom Waits, Marianne Faithfull, Elvis Costello, and dozens, maybe hundreds of others, and led his own bands that have touched on jazz, Cuban music, no wave, and more. But now, with his new album, "Map of a Blue City", we get another side of Marc Ribot: he sings. The album incorporates recordings made over nearly half of Ribot's life. Some of the songs were decades in the making, going from demos and home recordings in the 1990s to at one point in 2014 recording with his friend, the legendary producer Hal Willner, who died in 2020. Ribot had shelved the project several times, but the songs just wouldn't leave him alone. Finally working with producer and guitarist Ben Greenberg, they found was a way to reconcile the intimate recordings and previous choices – adding overdubs and taking things away. Ultimately, Ribot says “There are some hard truths and cold observations in these songs. I wanted the room to be small enough so that we couldn't turn away: but warm enough to feel like you're hearing it from a friend.” Ribot plays some of these tunes in-studio.  Set list: 1. Elizabeth 2. Death of a Narcissist 3. Bella Ciao 

For decades, the innovative guitarist Marc Ribot has been a first-call session musician, lending his singular instrumental voice to recordings by Tom Waits, Marianne Faithfull, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett and many more. On his brand new album, Map Of A Blue City (New West Records), Ribot adds his actual voice to the music for his first ever vocal album, one that took roughly 30 years to finally see the light of day. In our conversation, he talks about working with the late, great Hal Willner (who worked on the early stages of ...Blue City), the poetry of Allen Ginsberg, and why Tom Waits is such a uniquely effective bandleader.  The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.

Back in September, 2010, I had the tremendous opportunity to interview Van Dyke Parks on two occasions. The second time was live before an audience at Pop Montreal. The first time was over the phone for the Mich Vish Interracial Morning Show!, which I co-hosted with my wife Michelle. Here for you now, as it aired on September 29, 2010, is my radio interview with Van Dyke Parks. To hear this entire conversation, subscribe to Kreative Kontrol on Patreon at the $6 tier or higher (a reminder that an annual subscription includes a discount compared to a monthly one).Related episodes/links:Kreative ExKlusive #6: Hal Willner (2006)Ep. #870: The Lemon TwigsEp. #284: Vic BergerEp. #131: Ronnie SpectorSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing BØRNS over Zoom video!Chart-topping, platinum recording artist BØRNS has shared his timeless new EP Honeybee, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The release puts BØRNS' full spectrum of songwriting on display, paying homage to 60s and 70s icons like Elton John, The Beach Boys, and ELO. Honeybee serves as a continuation of his journey from 2023's Suddenly, but with a much warmer, uplifting energy after exploring the 6 stages of grief.“This project is about finding love in new places, and it was incredibly exciting to create a record that felt so alive by tracking the songs with all live musicians,” he says. “Drawing inspiration from the classic records I grew up on, this EP feels like a celebration of everything that brings me joy.”In addition to releasing new music, BØRNS plans to announce his first shows in over five years in 2025.  BØRNS is an artist who taps into something enduring, yet has always been strikingly ahead of his time. His debut album Dopamine not only lit up the charts but also gained new virality in 2020 with "Electric Love," which currently boasts over 1 billion Spotify streams and was hailed by Taylor Swift as "an instant classic."  Throughout the 2010s, BØRNS shared the stage with countless iconic artists, such as Lana Del Rey, Bleachers, The Lumineers, Halsey, Charli XCX, and many others. He was also a featured artist for Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen, and Angel Headed Hipster: Songs of Marc Bolan and T.Rex, alongside a line-up of legacy artists. Both projects were produced by the late, great Hal Willner.After a sold-out US tour and his second Coachella appearance in 2018, BØRNS took a break, stepping away from the spotlight to recalibrate and dive deeper into his craft. His latest work showcases a more intimate and authentic side, teaming up with a seasoned arranger to create some of the most authentic songs of his career.  Just as he did with his debut, BØRNS is once again set to push the boundaries of music, shaping a sound that feels both familiar and entirely new. The question on everyone's mind: where will he take us next? The answer: Honeybee.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BØRNS #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

This episode of The Lydian Spin is filled with haunting reflections and fierce critiques. Lydia opens by reading a sharply worded Daily Beast op-ed from Michael Ian Black on the high stakes of the upcoming election. She then dives into the Shimmy Disc release Poe: To One in Paradise (for Hal Willner), a limited edition LP that celebrates Edgar Allan Poe's gothic verse. This 13-track album featuring luminaries from across poetry, literature, theater, and music—honors the late Hal Willner. On Side A, listeners are treated to To One in Paradise by Joan as Police Woman, Eldorado by Edgar Oliver, To My Mother by Thurston Moore & Eva Moore, The Valley of Unrest by Eric Mingus, A Dream Within a Dream by Britta Phillips, and Evening Star by Teller. Side B includes Fairy-Land by Anne Waldman, Dreamland by Lydia, The Sleeper by Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, Silence by Chloe Webb, Imitation by Rick Moody, The Lake by Jennifer Charles, and finally, an archival recording of Allen Ginsberg reading The Bells. Kramer's composition ties the collection together with an atmospheric score, keeping Poe's spirit alive for a modern audience. A special thank you to Kramer for allowing the Lydian Spin to play the album. Happy Halloween!

John Williams, London Symphony Orchstra [00:23] "The Desert and The Robot Auction" Star Wars 20th Century Records 2T-541 1977 Pretty much every aspect of this soundtrack is seared into my Gen X nerd mind. Silver Jews [03:15] "Advice to the Graduate" Starlite Walker Drag City DC55 1994 The debut outing from David Berman and friends, here including partners in crime Steve Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, and even Steve West. There is also a lovely cover of this song by The Pastels (https://youtu.be/tQ1vuKAGmUo?si=y7G-DZUy094zyJUf) (recorded for a Peel session). Lena Lovich [06:30] "I Think We're Alone Now" Stateless Stiff Records SEEZ 7 1978 (1979 reissue) From the original UK Stiff Records release of Stateless, a very first-wave New Wave version of "I Think We're Alone Now", originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells. Also available in Japanese! (https://youtu.be/URPtOAs_eMc?si=zX0h-wST3jcLzadK) Lena Lovich [09:18] "Lucky Number" Stateless Stiff-Epic JE 36102 1979 The US version changes up the track order, and has a number of songs remixed by Roger Bichirian. David Bowie [13:47] "Golden Years" Station to Station RCA Victor AQL1-1327 1976 (1986 reissue) Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick laying down the funky guitars. The cover features a photograph of Bowie by Steve Shapiro from Nicholas Roeg's The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) (https://youtu.be/KarWCgIw3Wk?si=52k2oqnxkEJ2HNah). Sinéad O'Connor [17:46] "Some Day My Prince Will Come" Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films) A&M Records B0029005-01 1988 (2018 reissue) The late great Sinéad O'Connor interpreting Snow White's ballad accompanied by the late great Andy Rourke from the late great Hal Willner. Willner was one of the most imaginative music producers, responsible for so many excellent tribute albums, and one of the most innovative music shows on network television: Night Music (https://youtu.be/ChPPW6NbsFk?si=AusrNnmpxTl4mWUI). Graham Parker and the Shot [18:55] "Wake Up (Next to You)" Steady Nerves Elektra 9 60388-1 1985 Graham gets all romantic in a Motown sorta way. This single made it as high as 39 on the Hot 100. Graham Parker and the Rumour [24:00] "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" Stick to Me Mercury SRM-1-3706 1977 Graham and company do a fine rendition of this song that was initally a hit for Ann Peebles (https://youtu.be/cyMsvE8UcbI?si=VqkTZdDF9ubuspVT). The Rolling Stones [29:35] "Dead Flowers" Sticky Fingers Rolling Stones Records COC 59100 1972 The first album the Stones recorded after being freed from their Decca Records obligation. This copy has one of the actual working zippers, as designed by Andy Warhol. Many listeners will also be familiar with Townes van Zandt's acoustic version that appears on his live album Roadsongs, and was subsequently used in The Big Lebowski (Coen, 1998). The Aquadolls [33:40] "Tweaker Kidz" Stoked on You Burger Records BRGR390 2014 Fun track from the debut Aquadolls album. Talking Heads [36:06] "Once in a Lifetime" Stop Making Sense Sire 1-25186 1984 There was a very cute promo (https://youtu.be/R2gVgpHIDz0?si=UfreL9mJCNr_K3iC) for the A24 re-release of the film recently. Nadja [42:03] "The Stone" The Stone Is Not Hit by the Sun, Nor Carved with a Knife Gizeh Records GZH70 2016 As usual, more heavy dreamy goodness from one of my favorite duos. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

Almost immediately, he found himself as sideman for notable locals such as Kermit Ruffins, Michael Ward and The Reward, and Sun Ra trumpeter, Michael Ray.  In 1992 he co-founded the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars(NOKAS), a pioneering klezmer ensemble that infused that music with the vibrancy and energy of the funk, jazz and brass music of New Orleans. To date he has had opportunity to play with most of New Orleans' greatest musicians from across all genres.  NOKAS was playing some of his compositions, but by 1993 he found himself seeking outlets for his compositions in other styles and forms.  After playing with a plethora of combos and experimenting with many great local musicians he formed Naked On The Floor and eventually The Naked Orchestra. Naked on the Floor (quintet) and the Naked Orchestra (18-24 piece creative orchestra) play Freilich's original compositions exclusively and still play regularly in New Orleans. He has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 24 times as well as headlining the Berlin Jazz Festival with NOKAS. He has appeared at numerous other festivals inside and outside the country including Bonnaroo, the Ann Arbor Jazz Festival, The American Folklife festival at the Washington Monument, collaborations with poet, Andrei Codrescu at the Holocaust museum in NYC and many others. Other notable work includes appearances with Sam Rivers, Burton Greene, Marshall Allen, The Wild Magnolias and backing songwriters such as Robbie Robertson. He has done arrangements for a wide range of recordings from, Peter Stampfel to Hal Willner's presentation of U@ doing music of T-Rex. He is featured on over 21 recordings ranging from Klezmer to Afro-Cuban and avant-garde orchestra music. Recently he put out two CD's of a large orchestra playing his original compositions, a small group, and played on Marianne Faithfull's latest release.  Many of these recordings are either Big Easy or Offbeat entertainment award winners across a number of categories.  He also has music featured in films and TV shows (Andy Richter conquers the Universe, The Dukes of Hazzard(Warner Home Video) as well as commercials for companies such as Southwest Airlines and Mercedes.    n 2016 he produced and arranged an album, NOLA? for legendary Basque artist, Fermin Muguruza. Rearrangements of Muguruza's classic work utilizing the great players and sounds of New Orleans. That led to a very successful European run for the Basque New Orleans Orchestra. Other arranging credits include Hal Wilner and U2 tribute to T. Rex and Grammy Award winner, Peter Stampfel's 100 songs of the 20th century project.      His work includes 4 completed and performed operatic works: a comic-satirical opera, Bang the Law, about a couple of New Orleans lawyers and their movements through New Orleans class detritus after Hurricane Katrina, a two movement orchestral fantasy about Elias Cannetti at carnival, formation of a new quintet to play new original compositions, an octet reduction of Peter and the Wolf for a New Orleans Contemporary Art Center/Guggenheim foundation presentation; a second opera, ee me & cummings thee which premiered in New Orleans in Nov. 2011.   2019 saw the completion of two operas. One a hyper-collaborative project with writer, Bernard Pearce, The Coronation, on the selecting of queen bees. In June 2019 he wrote an operetta on the Dirty Letters of James Joyce to Nora Barnacle, titled Darling, Please do not be offended at what I wrote.  He is the subject of the one hour radio documentary Jonathan Freilich's Freedom Double-O Naked Klezmer Jazz Latin Boogaloo: The Radio Documentary by award winning documentarian, David Kunian and was the 2008 Louisiana Governors' Music Fellowship Award recipient.  This year he figured as a Rising Star guitarist in Downbeat's Critics Poll.  Freilich was born Oct.13, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pa.  He spent most of his early years, up until a late teenager in London, England before moving to Los Angeles in 1985.  Thereafter, he moved to Santa Cruz, Ca in 1987 before the 1989 move to New Orleans.  Currently, he is residing in Los Angeles after completing further studies in composition at California Institute of the Arts. Aside from music, Freilich is also a certified Iyengar yoga instructor and co-owner of a studio in New Orleans for many years.

Barbra Streisand [00:20] "The Christmas Song" Seasons Greetings from Barbra Streisand... and Friends Columbia Special Products CSS 1075 1969 Babs takes things in a particularly saccharine direction, but I suppose not every version can be the Nat King Cole Trio. Rockpile [04:25] "Heart" Seconds of Pleasure Columbia JC 36886 1980 The iconic album from the band that until this point has backed solo efforts from Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds knock it out of the park on their only release as Rockpile. Guitarist Billy Bremnar steps up to take the lead vocals on this snappy number. Pavement [07:00] "Frontwards" The Secret History, Volume 1 (1990-1992) Matador OLE-1064-1 2015 A compilation from a few years ago of early Pavement material. This one is a live version of one of my favorite Pavement songs, performed at Brixton Academy in London on December 14, 1992. Years later Los Campesinos! would win my musical heart with their version of this song (https://youtu.be/DnEa4ES7ep4?si=WeB_oCdOz73gNL0E). The Fresh & Onlys [10:21] "Do You Believe in Destiny" Secrets Walls Sacred Bones Records SBR-056 2011 Always love that big spacey sound Wymond Miles brings with his guitar. Peter Gabriel [14:53] "Shock the Monkey" Security Geffen Records XGHS 2011 1982 If you ask Peter Gabriel what this album is titled, he will likely say "Peter Gabriel", like his previous 3 solo efforts. If you ask Geffen Records what this album is called, they will say "Security". The more you know. The Seeds [20:16] "Can't Seem to Make You Mine" The Seeds GNP Crescendo GNP 2023 1966 A top notch side 1, track 1 from these garage rock progenitors featuring the one and only Sky Saxon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQWVHvjdfZw). Eigenlicht [23:19] "There Lies Already the Shadow of Annihilation" Self-Annihilating Consciousness Gilead Media Relic94 2018 Blackened metal from up Olympia WA way. A brief intro into this epic album. If it sounds like something that you might be interested in, definitely check out this release. The Who [25:13] "Odorono/Tattoo" Sell Out Decca DL 74950 1967 The third studio album from The Who and easily my favorite Who album. I made this one a twofer to give you, the listener, a better feel for the album. Bernard Gunther [33:08] "Face Slapping" Sensory Awakening: Relaxation Esalen Institute 1968 Evidently there is a follow-up record for this... Sensory Awakening: Couples. Yowza. Mitch Miller and the Gang [35:32] "Singin' in the Rain/All I Do Is Dream of You/Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goodbye)" Sentimental Sing Along with Mitch Columbia CS 8251 1960 Not sure about the last part of that medley, but the first two are solid selections from the titular film. Luna [38:57] "(Walkin' Thru' the) Sleepy City" A Sentimental Education Double Feature Records LP-DBL-0013 2017 A fine collection of covers from one of my favorite bands. This Jagger/Richards number orignally appeared on the Stones compilation album Metamorphosis (https://youtu.be/fRDtVsAvM-8?si=wyGkrescNCIU4vWd). The Parting Gifts also do a great Spector-esque cover (https://youtu.be/P903W_tJNi0?si=Fyw8WEIcJidDI4Ga). Frank Sinatra [42:42] "September Song" September of My Years Reprise Records FS 1014 1965 Frank handles this Weill number pretty well. For my money, the Lou Reed version (https://youtu.be/dHVqWRxpqXk?si=Jop71rSbI5jTlzXF) that appears on the Hal Willner project "September Song: The Music of Kurt Weill". Serana-Maneesh [48:22] "Drain Cosmetics" Serena-Maneesh Playlouderecordings PLAYR 4LP 2006 Another great side one, track one. Some mid-aighties shoegaze goodness out of Norway. Saw them perform an amazing at the Bottom of the Hill on this tour. Kermit the Frog [52:03] "Green" The Sesame Street Record Columbia CR 21530 1970 Sing it,œœ Kermie. Rosanne Cash [54:27] "Seven Year Ache" Seven Year Ache Columbia JC 36965 1981 This song has been stuck in my brain since it was first released, due in large part due to the synth lines courtesy of Booker T Jones. This was a number one album on the country charts for Rosanne, and made it to number 26 on the Billboard 200 that year. _Music behind the DJ: "Make the World Go Away" by Lawrence Welk

We'll be back with more Magic in the United States this Spring, but in the meantime, enjoy this excerpt from the latest episode of The Kitchen Sisters Present: Lou Reed's Tai Chi “Lou Reed, musician, rock icon, poet, leader of the legendary Velvet Underground, was obsessed with tai chi — the practice, the community, the health and spiritual benefits. Lou had been writing a book about this ancient martial art that was unfinished when he died in 2013. Lou's wife, the artist and musician Laurie Anderson, looked at Lou's unfinished work and decided the book needed to be completed, that there was something important to be shared in Lou's long, life-altering journey with tai chi. She turned to three of Lou's friends to help her with the project. By the time the book, The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi by Lou Reed, hit the stands in the spring of 2023, they had spoken with nearly 100 people and created a riveting portrait of Lou's spiritual, medical and musical life, beckoning readers to enter the world of tai chi. The Kitchen Sisters read the book and we kept thinking, these conversations must have been taped. We asked Laurie if there were recordings. There were. Dozens and dozens of them from rock stars, to tai chi masters, to doctors, to family…. We listened to the raw interviews, this remarkable trove of sound and story, and created a podcast that goes deep inside the making of this book. Voices heard in the story include Laurie Anderson, Iggy Pop, Julian Schnabel, Hal Willner, Anohni, Master Ren and many more, plus archival recordings of Lou Reed.”

Lou Reed, musician, rock icon, poet, leader of the legendary Velvet Underground, was obsessed with tai chi — the practice, the community, the health and spiritual benefits. Lou had been writing a book about this ancient martial art that was unfinished when he died in 2013. Lou's wife, the artist and musician Laurie Anderson, looked at Lou's unfinished work and decided the book needed to be completed, that there was something important to be shared in Lou's long, life-altering journey with tai chi. She turned to three of Lou's friends to help her with the project. By the time the book, The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi by Lou Reed, hit the stands in the spring of 2023, they had spoken with nearly 100 people and created a riveting portrait of Lou's spiritual, medical and musical life, beckoning readers to enter the world of tai chi. The Kitchen Sisters read the book and we kept thinking, these conversations must have been taped. We asked Laurie if there were recordings. There were. Dozens and dozens of them from rock stars, to tai chi masters, to doctors, to family…. We listened to the raw interviews, this remarkable trove of sound and story, and created a podcast that goes deep inside the making of this book. Voices heard in the story include Laurie Anderson, Iggy Pop, Julian Schnabel, Hal Willner, Anohni, Master Ren and many more, plus archival recordings of Lou Reed. The Kitchen Sisters Present: Lou Reed's Tai Chi. “Well, everybody does something, some people race cars, others collect stamps. I find tai chi to be philosophically, aesthetically, physically and spiritually fascinating.” — Lou Reed

I'm an enthusiastic admirer of my upcoming guest, and I promise you're in for an extraordinary experience! This talented individual, along with his dedicated team, possesses a remarkable ability to transport audiences to diverse places, which all help to tell a story!   His artistry entails the intricate design process and the profound responsibility of its creation. You have all seen his work, but today, we'll pull back the curtain and shine a light on the magic he creates!  He's one of the masterminds responsible for conceptualizing and constructing the legendary sets featured on "Saturday Night Live." He played a pivotal role in shaping the current rendition of the "Saturday Night Live" set, with its captivating Grand Central theme and the iconic Opal Timeclock that greets you at the start of every episode. We are going to delve into the intricate, painstaking, and high-pressure process of designing and building these sets for the broadcast live every Saturday night at 11:30. Trust me; it's a conversation you won't want to miss; you will be fascinated at this glimpse into the world of production design and the wizardry that unfolds behind the scenes of this legendary television program. He will also share insights into his journey from starting as an NBC Page to forging a thrilling and fulfilling career in the industry. Furthermore, our conversation will touch upon the iconic figures who have left an indelible mark on "Saturday Night Live," such as the legendary announcer Don Pardo and the influential music producer Hal Willner, who contributed to the unforgettable soundtracks of many beloved sketches and more! We'll explore the inner workings of the film unit, the dedicated crew responsible for creating the pre-recorded videos and commercials that grace the show. And you'll have to stay tuned to discover if there are any exciting plans or tantalizing secrets he can share about the forthcoming 50th-anniversary show! Plus, he's got a treasure trove of many other thrilling stories to share, including his intriguing experiences at CNBC, his stint in NBC's Press & Publicity, and the diverse Page Assignments he took on; plus, you'll hear about his fascinating encounters with legendary talent like Conan and Jay Leno. He'll also take us on a journey through his upbringing in Connecticut and his academic pursuits in architecture, design, and theater. And he'll talk about his involvement with Ragtime and Seussical the Musical!  Moreover, you'll hear about his current passion – a deep and enduring love for crafting and bringing unique puppets to life, which has become a central focus in his creative endeavors. Ladies and gentlemen, it is both an honor and an absolute delight to introduce our distinguished guest. He is a true artisan and a recipient of multiple Emmy© Awards. Please enjoy this conversation with Saturday Night Live's Production Designer, Mr. Joe DeTullio!

That's The Way I Feel Now - Gav leads Tom through Hal Willner's 1984 Thelonius Monk tribute. Do you know this album? Have you listened to it as a result of listening to our podcast? Was Tom scared by Big Sid Catlett as a child? Write to us at gasgiants.substack.com and let us know!Subscribe to Gas GiantsRSS https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/311033.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gasgiants.substack.com

In “Lies and Distortion,” the opening essay of his book Unstrung: Rants And Stories Of a Noise Guitarist, Marc Ribot writes: “We seem to love broken voices in general: vocal cords eroded by whiskey and screaming, the junked-out weakness of certain horn players, distortion which signifies surpassing the capabilities of a tube or a speaker—voices that damage, but (at least in performance) don't actually die…Was this always true? I don't know.” In a way, that speaks to Ribot's own playing, on his own and with many luminary collaborators. Though he can certainly play delicately, a frayed, beyond-the-limit quality informs Ribot's sensibility. Since 2008, he's released records with Ceramic Dog—a band featuring Ribott on vocals and guitar, previous Transmissions guest Shazhad Ismaily on bass and vocals, and Ches Smith on drums and vocals. On July 14th, the band releases another scalded and electrifying record with Connection.  Ribot is our guest this week on the show, and we're pleased to present this rollicking, and at times charmingly contentious talk this on Transmissions. From his complicated relationship with his former Lounge Lizards collaborator John Lurie, to his views on how labor and capitalism inform his relationship with music, his history as a collaborator, Hal Willner's Night Music, his recent embrace of the Gibson SG, and much more, this is a charged chat with a jazz-punk creative icon.  Transmissions is part of the Talkhouse Podcast network, check out Talkhouse for more great reading and listening. Next week on the show, Gia Margaret on her Romantic Piano.

June 18th marked Paul McCartney's 81st birthday, and on Episode #98, Dana Carvey talks about his meetings with McCartney, Neil Young, Todd Rundgren, Graham Nash, David Crosby. While Dana is renowned for his work on Saturday Night Live, playing Garth Algar in Wayne's World, and his hit podcast Fly On The Wall (with David Spade), this exclusive RSD Pod conversation centers on his musical stories, including memories of SNL's late music supervisor Hal Willner, stealing drumsticks from Mickey Hart, his and own early interest in surf rock.  *No broccoli was chopped in the making of this episode. Plus, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton calls in from Raleigh, NC, to talk about Pride, inclusion and RSD's message that "Record Stores Are For Everyone." For more information about all things Record Store Day go to RecordStoreDay.com. Written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables. Thank you for listening to the Record Store Day Podcast, please tell your friends to listen, subscribe and rate us wherever you get podcasts. 

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast presents an interview with musician trumpeter, slide trumpeter, arranger/composer and bandleader from New York City, Steven Bernstein. Steven is best known for his work in The Lounge Lizards, Sexmob, Spanish Fly, and the Millennial Territory Orchestra. He has released four albums under his own name on John Zorn's Tzadik Records and he has performed with jazz giants including Roswell Rudd, Sam Rivers, Don Byron, and Medeski, Martin & Wood, as well as musicians ranging from Aretha Franklin to Lou Reed, from Linda Ronstadt to Digable Planets, from Sting to Courtney Love. Steven was a member of Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble band, playing in Helm's Woodstock home, as well as touring with the band. As an arranger he has written for Bill Frisell, Rufus Wainwright, and Elton John, just to name a few. He has composed for dance, theater, film and television, and with composer John Lurie, arranged the scores to many feature films, including Get Shorty. While Steven is prolific with his output, this episode centers on two of his projects, Sexmob, which just released a terrific new album called The Hard Way, and The Millennial Territory Orchestra, which recently released four excellent records, in one day, on the Royal Potato Family label. Sexmob's latest release is a bit of a departure for the band, as with producer Scotty Hard at the board, The Hard Way skews decisively electronic. On it, Hard's beats and soundscapes provide Steven, saxophonist Briggan Krauss, bassist Tony Scherr and acoustic/electric drummer Kenny Wollesen, all the stimulus they need for further compose and fearlessly reinvent. With each offering, and certainly with The Hard Way and its rich electro-acoustic groove canvas, Steven and crew reveal a modernizing impulse, but also an equally strong foundation in the roots of jazz and American song. Funky, bluesy, with a tattered dissonance conjured up by Krauss Throaty saxophone tone, the distinctive wail of Steven's rare horn, and the swagger of Scherr and Wollesen's rhythm section grind, Sexmob continues to chart new paths in 21st-century creative music. In this episode host Michael Shields and Steven Bernstein talk about Sexmob's new direction sonically found on The Hard Way while exploring the production process behind this captivating work of art. They converse on producer Scott Hard's influence on the album, the unique art house label that The Hard Way was released on called Corbett vs. Dempsey, and the four albums Steven recently released with The Millennial Territory Orchestra. They even discuss Sexmob's forthcoming tour with Laurie Anderson, the many “gifts” Steven received in his career from renowned producer Hal Willner, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Talk It Out Radio host Nancy Kahn interviews Stephan Berwick on: Why and How Does the Chinese Art of Tai Chi Heal and Build Wellness? Nancy Kahn interviews the famed Chinese style marital arts teacher and researcher, Stephan Berwick about how Tai Chi healed and transformed the late rock music icon, Lou Reed in an exclusive discussion about his work bringing Reed's dream book on Tai Chi, “The Art of The Straight Line. My Tai Chi” to fruition (and just published by Harper Collings), with Reed's wife, artist Laurie Anderson”. Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013. Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He studied with Chen Tai Chi pioneer Master Ren GuangYi. This book is a comprehensive collection of Reed's writings on Tai Chi. It includes conversations with Reed's fellow musicians, artists, friends, and Tai Chi practitioners, including Julian Schnabel, A. M. Homes, Hal Willner, Mingyur Rinpoche, Eddie Stern, Tony Visconti, and Iggy Pop. “The Art of the Straight Line. My Tai Chi” features Reed's unpublished writings on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life. Stephan Berwick is a martial arts instructor, performer, and researcher, specializing in Chen Tai Chi and Chinese swordsmanship. As an original student of Master Ren, Berwick conducted primary research at Tai Chi's birthplace in Henan, China over two decades ago. From that research, Berwick published the first English language profiles of the emerging Chen village masters, and other works on traditional martial arts. Before devoting himself to Chen Tai Chi, Stephan was one of the two first Americans – with Asia's top action star, Donnie Yen – to train in Xian, China under its national martial arts champion, Zhao Changjun and his coach, Bai Wenxiang. With Yen, Berwick went on to perform in Hong Kong action films under the tutelage of the director, Yuen Woping, as one of the few Western martial artists to star in Chinese action films. Years later, he met and befriended Lou Reed in 2003 at a national martial arts event with Master Ren. The post Why and How Does the Chinese Art of Tai Chi Heal and Build Wellness? appeared first on KPFA.

Unbridled fun, the long tail of Hal Willner's work, an all-star band that celebrates 40 years of the Jazz sous les pommiers Festival, and jazz inspired by Maurice Ravel, soul, funk, gospel blues and folk are at the heart of this week's edition of Mondo Jazz. The playlist features The New Mastersounds; The Harlem Gospel Travelers; Doug Wamble; Beth Orton [pictured]; Robin Holcomb; Bill Frisell; Franck Tortiller, Yves Rousseau, Bojan Z, Louis Winsberg, Andy Sheppard, Thomas De Pourquery, Airelle Besson, Anne Paceo, Théo Ceccaldi, Fidel Fourneyron; Dieter Ilg; and Russ Lossing. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/16474585/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Grey"). Happy listening!

Harper Simon is a singer, songwriter, producer and journalist. His most recent effort is an album and accompanying art book entitled Meditations on Crime. . The release is a vast and collaborative multimedia project that incorporates  an eclectic collection of contributors including writers, visual artists and of course, musicians . It is indeed a full circle meditation on crime, expressed through song, images and word.  In this episode Joe and Harper discuss the genesis of the project and how his relationship to politics motivated him to choose crime as the subject. Joe and Harper talk about the  process of selecting contributors and the importance of cohesion in something this large. Harper shares his  experience recording with long time friend Hal Willner, his plans to play live and we hear a couple tuneshttps://youtube.com/user/HarperSimonMusicTour Stories is sponsored by Izotope. Tour Story listeners get one month free of Music Production Suite Pro or 10% of all software by using code FRET10 at https://www.izotope.com/Tour Stories is sponsored by Self Care Non-Alcoholic Beer by Three Magnets. Go to https://drinkselfcare.com/ to get 15% off your first order using code TOURSTORIES

A mystery project bearing the DNA of the late Hal Willner and Sun Ra, a project inspired by the poetry of that same Herman Poole Blount, tributes to Carla Bley and Lars Gullin, saxophonists on the rise, and a teenage sensation. The playlist features Meditations on Crime, King Khan, Sun Ra Arkestra; Miles Okazaki; Kurt Elling; Owl Trio; Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, Ted Nash; Jeanne Michard; Chet Doxas; Randal Despommier, Ben Monder; Maggie Jean Martin. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/16213009/Mondo-Jazz (from "We the People of the Myths" onward). Happy listening!

Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1495864290250661888 CW: Suicide, Molestation It's Presidents' Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey can see the future and the future is fighting a mummy with JFK! The Classic Film: The Dead Zone (1983) "A man awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic ability” (IMDb.com). Cronenberg, King, and Walken sound like a can't-miss combination, and—for the most part—it is. Strangely, especially considering the names, it isn't very horrific, though. The Modern Film: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) "Elvis Presley and a black JFK stay in a nursing home where nothing happens—until a wayward Egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old people's souls thru their a-holes. The two decide to fight back” (IMDb.com). Bubba Ho-Tep was a pretty big deal in certain circles when it came out. Of course, it was. I mean, the cast and concept alone are killer. Right? Audio Sources: "Bubba Ho-Tep" produced by Silver Sphere Corporation "The Dead Zone" produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company & Lorimar Film Entertainment "Fight Club" produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, et al. "Maximum Overdrive" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group "My Name is Bruce" produced by Dark Horse Entertainment & Image Entertainment "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Pet Sematary" (2019) produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "The Raven" (from Hal Willner's "Closed On Account Of Rabies") written by Edgar Allan Poe and performed by Christopher Walken "Team America: World Police" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al.

Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their Don't Look Up/Being The Ricardos Review! Don't Look Up (2021) from Netflix is a satirical black comedy written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy human civilization. The comet is an allegory for climate change and the film is a satire of government and media indifference to the climate crisis. Supporting cast include Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. Grande and Mescudi also collaborated on the song "Just Look Up" as part of the film's soundtrack. The film is dedicated to Hal Willner, who died in 2020. Being the Ricardos (2021) from Amazon Prime is a biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Ball and Arnaz, while J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg also star. Grammarly Ad: 1:04:30 Amazon Music Ad: 1:57:00 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. Check us out on the player of your choice https://linktr.ee/markkind76 Also check out the W2M Network Discord https://discord.gg/fCYpG5dcT9

Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their Don't Look Up/Being The Ricardos Review! Don't Look Up (2021) from Netflix is a satirical black comedy written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy human civilization. The comet is an allegory for climate change and the film is a satire of government and media indifference to the climate crisis. Supporting cast include Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. Grande and Mescudi also collaborated on the song "Just Look Up" as part of the film's soundtrack. The film is dedicated to Hal Willner, who died in 2020. Being the Ricardos (2021) from Amazon Prime is a biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Ball and Arnaz, while J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg also star. Grammarly Ad: 1:04:30 Amazon Music Ad: 1:57:00 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. Check us out on the player of your choice https://linktr.ee/markkind76 Also check out the W2M Network Discord https://discord.gg/fCYpG5dcT9

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Joan Wasser is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn. She started out studying violin and playing in bands like The Dambuilders and Antony & the Johnsons before starting her own band Joan As Police Woman. Her new record is called The Solution Is Restless, a collaboration with legendary drummer Tony Allen and guitarist/bassist Dave Okumo of The Invisible. We talk about her early days studying violin, transitioning into singing and songwriting, meeting Tony Allen, the unique production of her new record, and her long friendship with producer Hal Willner.

Tosh and Kimley discuss WHY MARIANNE FAITHFULL MATTERS by Tanya Pearson. Marianne Faithfull is now entering her sixth decade of pushing creative boundaries. She started in the 1960s as an icon of the swinging London scene both as a singer and an actress. In 1979 in her early 30s (when that was considered over-the-hill), she released her album BROKEN ENGLISH which is a visceral masterpiece. And she's continued to push herself creatively ever since with eclectic collaborations from Metallica to Hal Willner to Jarvis Cocker and just this year releasing an album of recited poetry with music by Warren Ellis. Never one to rest on her laurels, we know she'll be breaking rules to the very end. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vnrcyxnvV8NakUj7x4IUx?si=f6bb3d117ab646cf Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-marianne-faithfull/pl.u-zpdgTxVzzyW Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17

Jazz is one of the most recurrent motifs in the multi-layered quilt that Elvis Costello's discography is; and one of those which make that eclectic patchwork both cohesive and uniquely appealing.  The son of a jazz trumpeter and singer with a passion for the American jazz of the 40s and of a record seller with ears wide open, it's perhaps not surprising that he recorded a rendition of "My Funny Valentine" as early as the late '70s, while he was in the middle of his punk rock phase. This week we celebrate the British singer song-writer's birthday with an exploration of his jazz roots, branches and leaves.  At the top of the hour a remembrance of another genre-defying artist with a deep appreciation for jazz, the late Charlie Watts. The playlist also features Charlie Watts; Metropole Orkest; Diana Krall; Charles Lloyd; Burt Bacharach, Bill Frisell; Zeno De Rossi; The Charles Mingus Orchestra; Hal Willner; Barb Jungr; Tony Bennett; Chet Baker. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/13950767/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Shipbuilding"). Photo credit: Paul Moore

Drummer and percussionist Danny Frankel on growing up in Cleveland, playing CBGB's with Urban Verbs in the late 70's, recording demos with Brian Eno, working with producers Steve Lillywhite and Hal Willner, and what retirement means for a musician.

www.rightfiction.comCompanion Spotify Playlist -  https://spoti.fi/3aZ3fn6Aaron1 - Nilsson Sings Newman (1970) - Harry Nilsson2 - The Other Side of Abbey Road (1970) - George Benson3 - Love Devotion Surrender (1973) - Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin (it's amazing!I love this record, and haven't heard it in 10 years.Honorable Mention - Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates (2010) - The Bird and the BeeEd1 - Famous Blue Raincoat (1986) -  Jennifer Warnes 2 - Remain in Light (2018) - Angelique Kidjo3 - The Langley Schools Music Project (2001) - Innocence and Despair3.5 - The Hal Willner series beginning with That's The Way I Feel Now (Monk), Stay Awake (Disney), Weird Nightmares - Meditations on Mingus4 - The Covers Record (2000) - Cat PowerHonorable Mention - Mary Lee's Corvette: Blood on the Tracks, recorded live at Arlene's Grocery in the Lower East SideHonorable Mention - Jimi Hendrix Experience at Monterey Honorable Mention - Bryan Ferry: The Jazz Age Honorable Mention - Petra HadenAdam1 - To Lefty, from Willie- Willie Nelson (1977)2 - Interpreting the Masters, vol 2: Van Halen- The Bird and the Bee (2020)3 - Almost Blue- Elvis Costello and the Attractions (1981)Freddie1 - 1989 - Ryan Adams (2015)2 - Pin Ups - David Bowie (1973)3 - CHOBA B CCCP - Paul McCartney (1988)Honorable Mention - Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes - Various (2014) Brendan1 - For All I Care - The Bad Plus (2009)2 - Tangled Up In Blues - Various Artists (1999)3 - Ye-Me-Le Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 (1969)Honorable Mention - Joe Cocker! - Joe Cocker (1969)Honorable Mention -Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux (2004)

In our first liner notes episode we unravel the story behind the album cover, and listen to some of the instruments used, comparing two very similar guitars that were built 100 years apart.  Then, we explore the history of invented instruments and microtonal music through the work of composer Harry Partch and the imaginative productions of Hal Willner - and how they influenced Heaven Get Behind Me.

A tribute album is a way for musicians to pay homage to an artist they love. While not all of them are good, the great ones let the music shine through. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all things tribute and review the last release from late producer Hal Willner, a tribute to Marc Bolan. Featured Songs:John Cale, "Hallelujah," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991R.E.M, "First We Take Manhattan," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Nino Rota, "8 e 1/2," Fellini e Rota, C.A.M., 1963The Carla Bley Band, "8 1/2," Amarcord Nino Rota, Hannibal, 1981Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah," Various Positions, Columbia, 1984Jeff Buckley, "Hallelujah," Grace, Columbia, 1994The House of Love, "Who By Fire," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Leonard Cohen, "Who By Fire," New Skin for the Old Ceremony, Columbia, 1974Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Tower of Song," I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Atlantic, 1991Bob Dylan & Mavis Staples, "Gonna Change My Way of Thinking," Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Music of Bob Dylan, Sony/Columbia, 2003ZZ Top, "Reverberation (Doubt)," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990John Wesley Harding, "If You Have Ghosts," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Bongwater, "You Don't Love Me Yet," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Primal Scream, "Slip Inside This House," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Doug Sahm & Sons, "You're Gonna Miss Me," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Butthole Surfers, "Earthquake," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Julian Cope, "I Have Always Been Here Before," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990R.E.M., "I Walked With A Zombie," Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye: A Tribute To Roky Erickson, Sire, 1990Bobby Darin, "Mack the Knife," That's All, Atco, 1959John Zorn, "Der Kleine Leutnant Des Lieben Gottes (The Little Lieutenant of the Loving God)," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985Marianne Faithful & Chris Spedding, "The Ballad Of The Soldier's Wife," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985Frank Sinatra, "September Song," Point of No Return, Capitol, 1962Lou Reed, "September Song," Lost In The Stars: The Music Of Kurt Weill, A&M, 1985T. Rex, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971Kesha, "Children of the Revolution," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Nick Cave, "Cosmic Dancer," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020T. Rex, "Cosmic Dancer," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971T. Rex, "Life's a Gas," Electric Warrior, Fly, 1971Lucinda Williams, "Life's a Gas," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Elton John & U2, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020T. Rex, "Rock On," The Slider, EMI, 1972Perry Farrell, "Rock On," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Peaches, "Solid Gold, Easy Action," Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, BMG, 2020Bob Mould, "Siberian Butterfly," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020  

Rendiamo omaggio a Ennio Morricone con l'album, The Big Gundown, che alla sua musica dedicò negli anni ottanta John Zorn, album che assieme a quelli dedicati da Hal Willner a Nino Rota, a Thelonious Monk, a Kurt Weill (di cui ci siamo occupati in quattro puntate di Jazz Anthology in aprile e maggio) fa parte della gloriosa stagione di avvio del fenomeno degli album-tributo. Zorn era stato coinvolto negli album dedicati a Monk e a Weill, e proprio incidendo il suo brano per l'album su Monk, Zorn aveva scoperto le risorse offerte dallo studio di registrazione in termini di sovraincisione e montaggio: questa esperienza dello studio di registrazione come strumento per comporre, per creare delle composizioni originali, confluisce in The Big Gundown. Morricone era stato una passione di Zorn praticamente da sempre, ma l'idea dell'album, inciso fra l'84 e l'85 e uscito nell'86, non era stata sua ma del produttore Yale Evelev. Dalla metà degli anni settanta Zorn era uno dei catalizzatori dell'avantgarde del Lower East Side: la sua associazione con un nome come quello di Morricone in un album pubblicato da un'etichetta importante come la Nonesuch diede una spinta notevole alla sua affermazione presso un pubblico più vasto.

Completiamo l'ascolto dell'album dedicato da Hal Willner: oltre ai musicisti ricorrenti nell'album, troviamo come ospiti fra gli altri Chuck D dei Public Enemy, il banjoista Tony Trischka, lo scrittore Hubert Selby Jr e Leonard Cohen come voci recitanti, la vocalist Diamanda Galas, di nuovo Charlie Watts, questa volta con Keith Richards, e Dr John come vocalist. Dopo questo album-tributo, Willner ha continuato producendo album di personaggi come Lou Reed e Marianne Faithful, ma anche di scrittori e poeti come William Burroughs e Allen Ginsberg, lavorando per il cinema (America oggi e Kansas City di Altman), allestendo due album di canzoni di marinai e pirati. Concludiamo la puntata con due bonus, in attesa di ascoltare il suo album-tributo postumo dedicato a Marc Bolan, in uscita a settembre.

..Con i brani con protagonisti James Taylor e Ringo Starr con Herb Alpert si conclude Stay Awake. Quattro anni dopo, nel '92, Willner realizza un altro album tributo, questa volta dedicato a Charles Mingus. La fisionomia di questo lavoro è piuttosto diversa da quella dei precedenti omaggi di Willner: invece di una grande varietà di artisti, qui c'è un gruppo base (fra gli altri Francis Thumm, Bill Frisell, Gary Lucas, Marc Ribot, Don Alias, percussionista in Bitches Brew di Miles, Greg Cohen, il contrabbassista la cui fama è legata alla sua collaborazione con John Zorn e Tom Waits) e una serie di ospiti: fra quelli che ascoltiamo in questa puntata Henry Threadgill, Robbie Robertson, Elvis Costello, Vernon Reid, Henry Rollins, Charlie Watts. Inoltre Willner sceglie di impiegare alcuni dei particolarissimi strumenti ideati dal compositore Harry Partch. Rispetto ai suoi precedenti album-tributo, qui Willner non è solo il regista dell'insieme dell'operazione ma è anche molto più direttamente responsabile del risultato complessivo, in termini di impronta musicale e di sound: e l'ambito pop-rock è rappresentato da alcuni suoi illustri protagonisti, ma non altrettanto come estetica. Nei brani che ci rimangono da ascoltare nella prossima puntata, anche un altro degli Stones, Keith Richards.

Í þriðja þætti Hátalarans um Hal Willner hljómar tónlist af einu sólóplötunni sem hann gerði. Einnig eru leikin dæmi um hvernig hann vann með tónlist og talað orð. Ljóðlist Edgars Allan Poe og William S Burroughs kemur þar við sögu. Flytjendur eru Hubert Selby Jr., William S Burroughs, Iggy Pop, Christopher Walken, Jeff Buckley og Marianne Faithful - svo einhverjir séu nefndir.

Fra Lost in the Stars e un nuovo album-tributo allestito da Willner, dedicato questa volta alle musiche dei grandi film a cartoni animati di Walt Disney, passano tre anni. Nel frattempo Willner ha lasciato il ruolo di coordinatore musicale di Saturday Night Live ed è passato a collaborare - lavoro che farà per qualche tempo - con Night Music, altro programma televisivo, sempre della NBC, dove porta fra gli altri John Cale, Miles Davis, John Zorn, Leonard Cohen, Sonny Rollins. Rispetto a Lost in the Stars, con Stay Awake, che esce nell'88, la creatività riprende quota. Scorriamo l'album ascoltando musiche da Pinocchio, Bambi, Dumbo, il libro della giungla, Biancaneve e i sette nani, La bella addormentata nel bosco, Mary Poppins, La carica dei cento e uno e altri film ancora, interpretati da Bill Frisell e Wayne Horvitz con la voce - molto popolare negli Usa - di Ken Nordine, Natalie Merchant con Michael Stipe, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt con i Was (Not Was), Tom Waits, Suzanne Vega, Syd Straw, Buster Poindexter, Yma Sumac con Lennie Niehaus, Aaron Neville con Dr John, Garth Hudson, NRBQ, Betty Carter, Replacements, Sinhead O'Connor, Sun Ra. Nella prossima puntata i brani finali dell'album, con protagonisti James Taylor, e Ringo Starr con Herb Alpert.

Hátalarinn heldur áfram að rifja upp verk bandaríska upptökustjórans Hal Willner. Í þessum þætti hljómar tónlist eftir Kurt Weil og Charles Mingus auk dæma um skemmtilegar útgáfur á tónlist úr þekktum Disney kvikmyndum. All unnið undir stjórn hins uppátækjasama Willners, en leikið af fjölbreyttum hópi listafólks. Meðal flytjenda eru John Zorn, Elvis Costello, RIngo Starr, Sun Ra og margir fleiri.

Mentre sta lavorando a That's The Way I Feel Now, il doppio Lp dedicato a Monk, Willner concepisce un terzo album-tributo, consacrato questa volta a Kurt Weill, il grande musicista tedesco collaboratore di Brecht, autore delle musiche dell'Opera da tre soldi, e che poi, in esilio dalla Germania nazista, aveva avuto una seconda vita artistica, non meno interessante, nel mondo della musica americana. Uscito nell'85, Lost in the Stars ha il suo punto di forza in un assortimento di nomi di prestigio veramente eccezionale, ma rimane al di sotto della creatività degli album dedicati a Rota e a Monk con riletture delle musiche di Weill mediamente non altrettanto originali. Fra i protagonisti dell'album ascoltiamo Sting (nella ballata di Mackie Messer), Bruce Fowler, Stan Ridgway, Henry Threadgill (con Lester Bowie), Richard Butler, Bob Dorough, John Zorn, Van Dyke Parks, Lou Reed (in September Song), Carla Bley (con Phil Woods in Lost in the Stars), Tom Waits, Elliott Sharp, Dagmar Krause, Charlie Haden (in Speak Low).

Hal Willner fæddist í Fíladelfíu 1956 og lést í New York í byrjun apríl 2020. Hann vakti fyrst athygli fyrir nýstárleg vinnubrögð þegar hann safnaði saman fjölmörgu tónlistarfólki úr ólíkum áttum til að spila tónlist ítalska tónskáldsins Nino Rota 1981. Í kjölfarið komu fleiri plötur þar sem tónlist ólíkra tónskálda var leikin sundur og saman. Í þremur Hátalaraþáttum verður farið yfir þessa tónlist og hugmyndir Hal Willner um dýnamík og væntingastjórnun í tónlist.

In questa puntata completiamo l'ascolto integrale del doppio Lp dedicato nell'84 da Hal Willner a Thelonious Monk, con, nell'ordine, Randy Weston, il duo Steve Lacy/Elvin Jones, un fulminante John Zorn, una formazione comprendente Pat Patrick e Roswell Rudd, gli Shockabilly di Eugene Chadbourne, Mark Bingham, Joe Jackson allora sulla cresta dell'onda (che interpreta Round Midnight), Bobby McFerrin/Bob Dorough, la pop star Peter Frampton, Steve Lacy in solo, Steve Slagle, e un eccezionale duo Steve Lacy/Gil Evans.

Netflix þáttaröðin Unorthodox segir sögu ungrar konu sem flýr hjónaband sitt og samfélag rétttrúaðra gyðinga og kynnist nýjum lifnaðarháttum í Berlín. Marta Sigríður Pétursdóttir rýnir í þættina. Tónlistarframleiðandinn Hal Willner, einn af mönnunum á bak við tjöld sjónvarpsþáttanna vinsælu Saturday Night Live er allur. Þórður Ingi Jónsson minnist Willners og framlags hans til bandarísks sjónvarps og tónlistarheims. Við kynnum okkur nýjasta tekjumódel listamanna, föst laun hópfjármögnuð af listunnendum í gegnum síður á borð við Patreon og Karolinafund Og Halldór Armand Ásgeirsson flytur okkur sinn vikulega pistil. Í þetta sinn ræðir hann um grasið græna á Laugardalsvellinum.

Live from London, producer/sound engineer Marc Urselli returns to the show to answer your questions about home recording and mixing, working with John Zorn and Hal Willner, desert island gear, Coronavirus and much more.

Nell'84 Hal Willner, che dall'81 è diventato coordinatore musicale del popolare programma televisivo Saturday Night Live, allestisce un secondo, memorabile, album-tributo, questa volta a Thelonious Monk, che era mancato nell'82. Gli ingredienti sono gli stessi già impiegati brillantemente in Amarcord Nino Rota, ma su una scala più ampia - un Lp doppio - e con un tasso più alto di partecipazioni di ambito pop-rock. Anche qui il livello della musica è straordinario, con interpretazioni dei cavalli di battaglia di Monk spesso decisamente irrituali, ma sempre senza tradire lo spirito del grande pianista-compositore; anche qui è di grande effetto l'assortimento di musicisti coinvolti; e anche qui è una sorpresa trovare impegnati musicisti la cui associazione con la musica di Monk non è affatto scontata. In questa puntata percorriamo il primo Lp e arriviamo all'inizio della terza facciata: con, nell'ordine, Bruce Fowler (trombonista con Zappa e Captain Beefheart), i NRBQ, Donald Fagen, Dr. John, la band di Carla Bley con Johnny Griffin, Barry Harris, il gruppo dance Was (Not Was) con Sheila Jordan, Mark Bingham, Steve Lacy in duo con Charlie Rouse, veterano dei gruppi di Monk, Sharon Freeman, Todd Rundgren.

In this week's podcast – the second to be recorded remotely under the lockdown — Mark, Barney & Jasper are joined by special guest Paul Gorman to discuss his long and multi-faceted career — and his epic new biography of Malcolm McLaren. We also hear clips from the week's new audio interview: a 1989 conversation with "Malcy" himself, wherein the former Sex Pistols manager and professional provocateur voices his disdain for the music industry, his becoming an artist in his own right… and his despair at the passing of rock's pagan gods.Paul also pitches in with his thoughts on the late Bill Withers, joining his hosts in celebrating the life and work of a unique singer-songwriter – and the dignity of a man who came late to fame and chose to walk away from it without regret. After hearing a clip of Bill speaking in 2004, the makeshift gang of four pay tribute to two more victims of the coronavirus: John Prine, discussed at much greater length in Episode 62, and Hal Willner, maverick mastermind behind such unorthodox tribute albums as 1988's Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films.Finally, Mark talks us through his highlights of the week's new library load, including pieces on Nancy Sinatra and her walking 'Boots' (1966), Joel Selvin's Sid Vicious obituary (1979) and Annene Kaye interviewing the other Gang Of Four on a park bench in 1983. Jasper offers his tuppenceworth on a So Solid Crew profile from 2003 and a 2018 review of Prince's posthumous Piano and a Microphone album… and we say goodbye until the next time.Pieces discussed: Fanzines, Spice Girls, The Life and Times of Malcolm McLaren excerpt, Malcolm McLaren audio, 8-Bit Punk, Bill Withers audio, Bill Withers, John Prine, Hal Willner, Nancy Sinatra's Boots, Bill Graham, Sid Vicious, Gang of Four, Chet Baker, So Solid Crew and Prince's Piano & a Microphone 1983.Many thanks to special guest Paul Gorman; his new book The Life and Times of Malcolm McLaren is published by Constable. Visit his website at paulgormanis.com.The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network.

In this week's podcast – the second to be recorded remotely under the lockdown — Mark, Barney & Jasper are joined by special guest Paul Gorman to discuss his long and multi-faceted career — and his epic new biography of Malcolm McLaren. We also hear clips from the week's new audio interview: a 1989 conversation with "Malcy" himself, wherein the former Sex Pistols manager and professional provocateur voices his disdain for the music industry, his becoming an artist in his own right… and his despair at the passing of rock's pagan gods.Paul also pitches in with his thoughts on the late Bill Withers, joining his hosts in celebrating the life and work of a unique singer-songwriter – and the dignity of a man who came late to fame and chose to walk away from it without regret. After hearing a clip of Bill speaking in 2004, the makeshift gang of four pay tribute to two more victims of the coronavirus: John Prine, discussed at much greater length in Episode 62, and Hal Willner, maverick mastermind behind such unorthodox tribute albums as 1988's Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films.Finally, Mark talks us through his highlights of the week's new library load, including pieces on Nancy Sinatra and her walking 'Boots' (1966), Joel Selvin's Sid Vicious obituary (1979) and Annene Kaye interviewing the other Gang Of Four on a park bench in 1983. Jasper offers his tuppenceworth on a So Solid Crew profile from 2003 and a 2018 review of Prince's posthumous Piano and a Microphone album… and we say goodbye until the next time.Pieces discussed: Fanzines, Spice Girls, The Life and Times of Malcolm McLaren excerpt, Malcolm McLaren audio, 8-Bit Punk, Bill Withers audio, Bill Withers, John Prine, Hal Willner, Nancy Sinatra's Boots, Bill Graham, Sid Vicious, Gang of Four, Chet Baker, So Solid Crew and Prince's Piano & a Microphone 1983.Many thanks to special guest Paul Gorman; his new book The Life and Times of Malcolm McLaren is published by Constable. Visit his website at paulgormanis.com. The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network.

La sua attività di produttore è stata amplissima e variegata: lavorò fra gli altri con Lou Reed e Marianne Faithful, e nelle prima metà degli ottanta fu coordinatore musicale del popolarissimo programma televisivo Saturday Night Live. Ma la fama internazionale di Hal Willner - mancato il 7 aprile scorso per complicazioni da coronavirus - è legata in particolare ad alcuni memorabili album-tributo che Willner allesti' a partire dal principio degli ottanta. All'epoca la compresenza in uno stesso album di artisti appartenenti ad ambiti musicali diversi era tutt'altro che scontata. Nell'81 Willner, venticinquenne, realizzò Amarcord Nino Rota, un omaggio all'autore delle musiche dei film di Fellini: la genialità di Willner stava tanto nell'assortimento di musicisti coinvolti, quanto nella sorpresa che riusciva ad ingenerare nell'ascoltatore proponendogli la musica del grande compositore rivisitata da artisti la cui associazione col mondo musicale di Rota e dei film di Fellini era in molti casi tutt'altro che ovvia: chi si sarebbe aspettato di trovare Rota interpretato da Deborah Harry, la cantante dei Blondie, figura di culto della new wave anni settanta, e da Muhal Richard Abrams, guru dell'avanguardia chicagoana? Oltre a loro Jaki Byard, Bill Frisell, Carla Bley (in uno strepitoso Otto e mezzo), e Steve Lacy (in un magico Roma in solo al soprano).

We've entered a moment where the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is a celebrity. You can buy donuts with his face on them. A petition to make him People's Sexiest Man Alive has more than 13,000 signatures. And, yes, sales of Dr. Anthony Fauci bobblehead dolls have raised more than $100,000. At the same time, how do we find community in this time of COVID and quarantine and social distance? And then: The Plot Against America is HBO's miniseries based on Philip Roth's novel. It's an alternative history written 16 years ago -- and set 80 years ago -- with undeniable echos of our present politics. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85 John Prine, Hero Of 'New' Nashville, Dies After Developing COVID-19 Symptoms Mort Drucker, Master of the Mad Caricature, Is Dead at 91His illustrations of celebrities for Mad magazine's movie and television satires inspired countless cartoonists. Actors, politicians and others knew they had made it when he drew them. Lee Fierro, 'Jaws' Actor, Dies of Coronavirus at 91 David Driskell, 88, Pivotal Champion of African-American Art, DiesAn artist himself, Professor Driskell recognized the role of black artists in the broader story of American art. He died of the coronavirus. Hal Willner, 'SNL' Staple And Acclaimed Music Producer, Has Died Thank god for the internetWhat the hell would be happening now without it? When All the Zingers Were Fit To PrintIn 1978, a mischievous band of writers that included George Plimpton and Nora Ephron teamed up to create a spoof of The New York Times. Turns out, Times journalists were among them. Rules for Using the Sidewalk During the CoronavirusGoing outside is still a joy. But we all need to do more to walk and run while social distancing. What to Stream: Forty of the Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Why Animal Crossing Is the Game for the Coronavirus MomentWith the world in the grip of a pandemic, the wildly popular game is a conveniently timed piece of whimsy, particularly for millennials. Trump order encourages US to mine the moonExecutive order says US will oppose any international effort to bar it from removing chunks of moon, Mars or elsewhere in space Radiohead to Stream Classic Concert Films on YouTube During Quarantine GUESTS: Rich Hollant - Principal at CO:LAB, founder of Free Center, and commissioner on cultural affairs for the city of Hartford Irene Papoulis - Teaches writing at Trinity College Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A partire dalla prima metà degli anni settanta Lacy dà vita a gruppi che nelle linee di fondo e nella continuità di alcune presenze saranno una costante della sua attività da allora in poi; fra i musicisti che ne fanno parte la moglie Irene Aebi, che oltre a suonare violino e violoncello, spinta da Lacy assume anche il ruolo di cantante, e il sassofonista afroamericano Steve Potts, con cui Lacy stabilisce un sodalizio destinato a prolungarsi per decenni. Negli anni settanta emerge anche l'interesse di Lacy per il rapporto musica/poesia. Nell'81 Lacy è coinvolto in un album che fa epoca, Amarcord Nino Rota, allestito dal produttore Hal Willner: con uno splendido solo Lacy interpreta Roma. Lacy spesso esplora anche la dimensione del duo, con un ventaglio molto ampio di interlocutori: alla fine dell'82 per esempo dal vivo con il batterista Muhammad Ali e con il trombonista George Lewis.