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My guest this week is record producer Gordon Raphael.Gordon is best known for producing The Strokes, Libertines, Regina Spektor, and countless other bands that have shaped modern American music.We discuss his recently released memoir The World Is Going To Love This - Up From The Basement With The Strokes, what the term producer means today, what albums to listen to with headphones, hot takes from recording at Abbey Road, not vibing with Harry Styles, and the current state of music. *Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel
Gordon Raphael was the sonic architect of arguably the two most important and influential albums of the noughties - The Strokes' 'Is This It' and its follow-up 'Room On Fire', and in this special Word In Your Ear chat with 'Magic' Alex Gold he talks about the creation of those seminal records alongside other key moments in his life as told in his memoir 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes', including working with Regina Spektor and the impact of seeing her perform at their first meeting, grunge-era Seattle and its legendary music store The Trading Musician, and his time with the pre-fame Libertines.Buy 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes' here: https://www.wordville.net/product-page/the-world-is-going-to-love-thisGordon's website: https://www.gordotronic.com/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of early, extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gordon Raphael was the sonic architect of arguably the two most important and influential albums of the noughties - The Strokes' 'Is This It' and its follow-up 'Room On Fire', and in this special Word In Your Ear chat with 'Magic' Alex Gold he talks about the creation of those seminal records alongside other key moments in his life as told in his memoir 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes', including working with Regina Spektor and the impact of seeing her perform at their first meeting, grunge-era Seattle and its legendary music store The Trading Musician, and his time with the pre-fame Libertines. Buy 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes' here: https://www.wordville.net/product-pag...Gordon's website: https://www.gordotronic.com/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of early, extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gordon Raphael was the sonic architect of arguably the two most important and influential albums of the noughties - The Strokes' 'Is This It' and its follow-up 'Room On Fire', and in this special Word In Your Ear chat with 'Magic' Alex Gold he talks about the creation of those seminal records alongside other key moments in his life as told in his memoir 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes', including working with Regina Spektor and the impact of seeing her perform at their first meeting, grunge-era Seattle and its legendary music store The Trading Musician, and his time with the pre-fame Libertines.Buy 'The World Is Going To Love This: Up From The Basement With The Strokes' here: https://www.wordville.net/product-page/the-world-is-going-to-love-thisGordon's website: https://www.gordotronic.com/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of early, extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we celebrate twenty years since the recording of The Strokes' debut album, we sit down with producer Gordon Raphael to talk about the recording process. Don't forget to support this week's independent record store, NYC's own, Academy Records! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the release of The Strokes' debut EP 'The Modern Age' - so what better time to get band producer Gordon Raphael on the show to talk all about New York's finest? *If you want to skip our prattling on about why we love The Strokes, you can hear the interview at 27:55. It's good prattling though* Gordon gives us the inside track on the music that kicked off not just The Strokes' career, but a whole era in indie rock'n'roll on both sides of the Atlantic: His memories of meeting Julian Casablancas and co for the first time after a show in a New York bar How 'The Modern Age' went from being a three-track demo recorded over a couple of days to an EP that sparked a record company bidding war All the juicy detail on the recording of The Strokes' generation-defining debut album 'Is This It', including a track-by-track run through and studio secrets Gordon also talks us through his work on the band's follow-up LP 'Room on Fire' and third album 'First Impressions of Earth', a project which he would ultimately exit before completion. We also delve into Gordon's own weird and wonderful musical career pre-Strokes and find out who he has been working with more recently now he's based in the UK. Check out these artists and let us know what you think, listeners.... Billy Conquer: https://open.spotify.com/album/1KbShhxfnUQG2wIpv2ltJ7 Animals On TV: https://open.spotify.com/track/1fs7G09WQ5gOY2xKyTR0L5 DARLINGs: https://soundcloud.com/darlingsuk/sets/pink-cloud STEFFKO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0gmeUpqkJY Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp
Cited Podcast executive producer Gordon Katic (@gordonkatic) talks about his new show Darts & Letters (@dartsandletters), from public intellectuals to populism, Big Pharma's opioid decisions & social change ideas.
Producer Gordon has been married for over a year now, and his wife has recently been pressuring him to get a joint bank account. She thinks it's what all married couples do! What do you think, is it weird to be married and NOT have a shared bank account?! And, Sarah called us because her sister-in-law has been struggling with the recent death of Sarah's brother. But Sarah knows that her brother was about to leave his wife, and thinks that telling her that now may help her with the grieving. Should Sarah Let her sister-in-law Know that he was going to leave her, or Should she Let It Go?! Also, it's Evan's turn to describe himself in two albums... Kidz Bop has to be one of them right?! And of course, two Dirty Little Secrets!kissfmseattle.cominstagram.com/carlamarieandanthony
Carla Marie met a cute guy at the bar and woke up the next day to find a message on from him asking to be on her Side Hustler's podcast. Do you think he was trying to be flirty or is he lame? How should Carla Marie respond?! Also, Mike called us because got a bonus at work and now his wife wants to become a stay at home mom. Mike is worried she is just using this to quick her job and sit home. Should Mike let his wife know she can't stay at home or should he let It go and hope she changes her mind! Producer Gordon describes himself in two albums! What albums shaped who you are today?! Plus, two AMAZING Dirty Little Secrets!kissfmseattle.cominstagram.com/carlamarieandanthony
What's your thoughts on Slutty Halloween Costumes? Are only they acceptable if you have the body for it? Is it too easy to dress slutty, or does slutty still require effort?! Also, Mike called us because he feels like ALL his wife's attention has been on their two-year old son ever since she gave birth. It's gotten to the point Mike is considering leaving his wife. Should Mike Let his wife Know that she needs to give him more attention, or should he Let It Go and hope that it's only a phase? Also, Producer Gordon wants to move Halloween to the last Saturday of October... are you with him?! AND.... two WILD Dirty Little Secrets!!!!
Producer Gordon's wife, Kylie, is asking him to go to her coworker daughter's first birthday party this Saturday. But Gordon has never met the coworker and doesn't see the point in wasting his Saturday hanging out with people he doesn't even know! Do you think he needs to go, or can he stay home?! Also, James called us because his house-sitter lied about breaking James' TV, blaming it on the cat. However, James lied about having cameras in his house, which is how James confirmed the house-sitter broke the TV. Should James Let his house-sitter know that he owes him a new TV, or should James Let It Go since he lied as well?! And, two Dirty Little Secrets!
Carla Marie & Anthony are busy in a meeting, and Evan is OUT! ... So Alabama and Producer Gordon take the reigns!!! Do you have anyone famous following you on social media? What about as a contact in your phone?! Alabama & Gordon do ... and they call one on podcast!
English Evan interviews Alabama, Producer Gordon and special guest Zann while Carla Marie and Anthony head to Vegas for the iHeart Radio Music Festival.
Producer Gordon is going to the Post Malone concert Saturday ALL BY HIMSELF! Molly, who does mid-days for 106.1, thinks people will look at him and feel sad. Do you think that's weird to be out in public like that alone?! And, Angelo called us because the mother of one of his daughter's friends tried to kiss him. But Angelo, is concerned that if he says something to his wife, she won't allow their daughter to hang out with her friend anymore! Should Angelo Let his wife Know or should he Let it Go and protect his daughter's friendship! Plus, two incredible Dirty Little Secrets!
Producer Gordon is back from vacation. Alabama will save the water animals. Anthony is a fan of big windows. Carla Marie is the Instagram queen and English Evan knows that bears are attracted to menstruation.
Producer Gordon and English Evan have a special guest in the studio for the Last Call podcast.
Producer Gordon and English Evan are making moves with their potential porn podcast with Anthony as their booking agent and Carla Marie is now aware of what dpp is...
English Evan and Producer Gordon are your hosts and spoke about the hard hitting subjects such as alien porn and the last time you pooped yourself!
Nothing else in the world matters other than the fact that today, it is game-day! Alabama is facing off against Producer Gordon in a battle of the ages between the "average man" and "average woman" in Basketball. Lets go!
Anthony stands by his statement that the average man can beat the average woman at any sport. Alabama is preparing for her Basketball match against Producer Gordon. Carla Marie is now the biggest fan of Euphoria and English Evan potentially might fight the largest human in Seattle.
Our listener Katie called us because she found that her husband’s parents are filing for divorce, but he’s currently deployed overseas and her mother-in-law doesn’t want him to know. Should Katie tell her husband or honor his mother’s wishes? Anthony & English Evan believe the average man would beat the average woman in any sport, but Carla Marie & Alabama TOTALLY disagree! What do you think?! … We’re pitting Alabama vs Producer Gordon in a “Basketball Off” to settle the debate! Plus, two amazing Dirty Little Secrets!!!
English Evan is BACK!!!!! Our listener Sarah called us because she's witnessed behavior in her high school aged brother she finds troublesome, and she doesn't think telling her parents will do any good. Should she say something to someone from his school and risk getting him in trouble? And, have you ever found some out some crazy family news well after the fact? ... Producer Gordon found just found out his dad got married three months ago!!! Plus, two SCANDALOUS Dirty Little Secrets!
Carla Marie and Anthony continue their weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! This time they have their entire morning show crashing the podcast! Alabama, English Evan, and Producer Gordon all join in on the MyDayFriday fun as Anthony has an announcement for all of us! @CarlaMarieandAnthony
Molly is waking up early and coming in studio to hang out with us the rest of the week! And, we're narrowing it down... all this week, saying goodbye to contestants who auditioned to be our co-hosts... Yesterday we say goodbye to Ellen, today we say goodbye to another contestant! We were discussing how some parents keep all their kids baby teeth, when we discovered Producer Gordon's mom kept something super weird. Now Carla Marie's thinking about keeping her Kidney Stones!!! Have you ever heard of Commuter Marriages?! Apparently couples in THIS sort of relationship make more money, Molly is completely on board and Anthony says he could see this working!
In today's Last Call podcast we learn about our producer, Gordon, who used to fight wild fires! We have SO many questions. We talk about our contest to hire a new member for our show!