Death Is Not The End – Details, episodes & analysis

Lo Carmen & singer songwriter/musician Gareth Liddiard  (Tropical Fuck Storm, The Drones, Springtime, solo and other projects) get loose and go deep on making music out of sex and death, people who change your life with music, how songs know things, how existence is a wild thing, dreams, loss, species-centric love, horrible jobs, humanity, immortality and why we make art.

Warning: a lot of swearing in this one, and subjects that may be upsetting.

Excerpts from sound recordings used with permission.

Legal Ghost from (Bong Odyssey/Gareth Liddiard & Rui Perrera, ©Gareth Liddiard) 

I’d Been Told (Here Come The Lies/The Drones, ©Gareth Liddiard)

Dekalb Blues  (Here Come The Lies/The Drones, © Leadbelly)

 My Shit’s Fucked Up ( 'The Bootlick Series Volume 1 (Live 2006-2016/Gareth Liddiard, ©Warren Zevon) 

 Strange Tourist (live) ( 'The Bootlick Series Volume 1 (Live 2006-2016/Gareth Liddiard, ©Gareth Liddiard) 

Aspirin (Raindrops/Tropical Fuck Storm, ©Tropical Fuck Storm) 

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Lo Carmen hears the secrets of the Wind Telephone in Japan,  and challenges her thinking about death and afterlife  by learning about virtual interactive versions of ourselves that preserve our memories and live on after we go with James Vlahos from Hereafter.ai and the wild world of preservation of the human body after legal death through cryogenics from Southern Cryonics CEO Peter Tsolakides.

Death Is Not The End original theme music written, recorded and performed by Peter Head, as well as versions of 'Remember Me' and 'Can't Help Falling Love'.

'Death Is Not The End' sting written by Bob Dylan, recorded by Peter Head.

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Created, written & recorded by your host, Lo Carmen
Edited by Lo Carmen & Aden Young

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Lo Carmen talks with photojournalist Klaus Bo, who has been exploring death rituals around the world with his camera for over ten years, immersing himself in the cultures for months at a time, and believes we can learn a lot about life and death from witnessing them. 

See Klaus’s incredible photographs at www.deadandaliveproject.com. You can also follow him on Instagram and Substack.

We also hear from Romani singer Sarah Bedak and Jane Skinner about their personal experiences in Serbia and Varanasi. 

Death Is Not The End is created, written, edited and hosted by Lo Carmen.

Death Is Not The End theme music written, recorded & performed by Peter Head, as well as incidental music. Death Is Not The End sting written by Bob Dylan, recorded and performed by Peter Head.

Other music on this episode:

'The Resurrection Game' by Emma Swift, courtesy of Tiny Ghost Records -  more here.

 'Shoo Tu More' by Lolo Lovina, courtesy Lolo Lovina - more here 

'Everyone You Ever Knew (Is Coming Back To Haunt You)' by Lo Carmen - more here

More incidental music thanks to the Descript & MusOpen music libraries.

'Kora Dream' by Sillaba, 'Kali Dholi' by Pawan Krishna, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Death Is Not The Art artwork thanks to Craig Waddell - see more here.

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In this episode, Lo Carmen converses with songwriter and artist Will Oldham, aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, about how music can help us process and explore death and remember loved ones, dementia, funeral songs, tribute albums, recording with Johnny Cash, David Ferguson and Cowboy Jack Clement, strange dreams, parties in the graveyard and more.

The title of this episode is a lyric from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song 'Missing One'.

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Bandcamp here.

David Ferguson Bandcamp here.

Thank you to Will Oldham for permission to play excerpts from the below songs:

'My Home Is The Sea' (Sweeney/Oldham) from the album Superwolf by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Sweeney

'Hall of Death' (Madassane/Sweeney/Oldham) & 'Resist The Urge'  (Sweeney/Oldham) from the album Superwolves by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Sweeney

'Cycles'  (Judith Caldwell) from the album Ask Forgiveness by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

'Missing One'  (Oldham) from the album Lie Down In The Light

'Death To Everyone'  - (Oldham) from the album I See A Darkness

Thanks to David Ferguson for permission to play 'Boats To Build' from his album Nashville No More, written by Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson. 

Thanks to Robyn Adele Anderson for permission to use an excerpt from her version of 'If I Die Young' (Perry) originally performed by The Band Perry

'Black Tambourine' (Carmen) from the album Everyone You Ever Knew Is Coming Back To Haunt You by Lo Carmen

Thanks to Lolo Lovina for permission to use their live porch recording of 'Bubamara' (Bajramovic)

Cover versions of 'Suzanne' (Cohen), 'My Way' (Anka), 'Aloha Oe' (Queen), 'When The Saints Go Marching In' (Traditional) performed & recorded by Peter Head.

Original 'Death is Not the End' theme and incidental music composed, performed & recorded by Peter Head. 

'Death Is Not The End' sting, composed by Bob Dylan, performed & recorded by Peter Head

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Thank you to Craig Waddell for permission to feature his artwork '. Surrounded By Your Beauty' for 'Death Is Not The End'. See more of his work here.

'Death Is Not The End' created, recorded & edited by Lo Carmen
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In this episode, we hear wise words from deathwalker and educator Zenith Virago about the best ways to prepare for death, both our own and the people we love. Life insurance risk specialist Dianna Pechercyzk also shares her experience and advice. 

Zenith Virago's Official Website - listen to Zen’s TedX Talk here - and info on booking a Zoom or in person consultation, or to enrol in her Deathwalker courses.

Really Useful Death & Dying Information For Everyone from the Natural Death Care Organisation.

Death Cafe info here.

End Well Project.

Festival of Death & Dying.

Death Is Not The End theme music written, recorded & performed by Peter Head - he also recorded an instrumental version of ‘Long As I Can See The Light’ 

‘Songs Don’t Care’ from Lo Carmen & Peter Head album The Apple Don’t Fall Far From The  Tree.

Incidental music thanks to the Mobygratis & Musopen Music Libraries.

Music on this episode licensed by APRA Amcos.

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In this episode, Lo Carmen ponders connections between music and death and converses with  drummer Jim White (The Hard Quartet/Xylouris White/Dirty Three/Marisa Anderson/Bill Callahan and many more) about dead friends, seeing things, his new solo record, Dirty Three and his father's 'good death'.

We also hear from film director Ray Argall and about amazing musical exits from family friends Jane Skinner and Andrew Galpin.

Listen to Jim's solo album All Hits: Memories here: https://lnk.to/allhits
For more about Jim White: https://www.jimwhitedrums.com/

Music in this episode used with permission, with thanks and gratitude to:

Jim White and Drag City for All Hits: Memories.

The estate of Rachael Coutts for 'I Am Dreaming Of You' written & performed by Rachael Coutts.

Peter Head for 'Round & Round & Round' and 'Carey Gully' featuring Bon Scott.

Emma Swift and Tiny Ghost Records for permission to use 'Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands' from her album Blonde On The Tracks.

Jimmy Dillon and band for their live in Hawaii version of 'Gimme Shelter', featuring Lisa Fischer.

'Gauloises Blue' from the album It Walks Like Love by Loene Carmen

'Sue's Last Ride' by the Dirty Three was a live recording by Lo Carmen from Beck's Festival Bar, Sydney Australia, 2002.

Original theme music written, performed & recorded by Peter Head, as well as versions of 'Take Me To Church' and 'Its A Wonderful World'.

Incidental music thanks to the Mobygratis Music Library, Descript Music Library & Pixabay.

Répertoire licensed by APRA AMCOS.

Written & recorded by Lo Carmen
Editing & sound design by Aden Young and Lo Carmen
Additional track mixing by David Akerman

Thank you to Craig Waddell for permission to feature his artwork '. Surrounded By Your Beauty' for 'Death Is Not The End'. See more of his work here.

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In this episode, your host Lo Carmen explores the ecological impacts of death care and eco friendly alternatives, conversing with Anna Swenson, representative of Recompose, a green funeral home specialising in human composting. 

Photographer Bleddyn Butcher shares his experience of his sister's natural burial.

We learn about water cremation and hear from John Humphreys who is the innovator behind Aquamation at Environmentally Friendly Cremations..

Anna mentions the book 'From Here to Eternity' by death educator Caitlin Doughty, you can find it here on Caitlin's website.

Thank you to Adam Young for making his live porch version of 'Wildflowers', originally recorded by Tom Petty.

Thank you to Stu Thomas for permission to use his version of  'We All Make The Little Flowers Grow' from his album Stu Plays Lee.

Original 'Death is Not the End' theme music composed, performed & recorded by Peter Head. 

'Death Is Not The End' sting, composed by Bob Dylan, performed & recorded by Peter Head

Some incidental music thanks to Descript music library.

Répertoire licensed by APRA AMCOS.

Thank you to Craig Waddell for permission to feature his artwork '. Surrounded By Your Beauty' for 'Death Is Not The End'. See more of his work here.

'Death Is Not The End' created and recorded by Lo Carmen

This episode edited by Aden Young and Lo Carmen
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Lo Carmen converses with Jason Leach from And Vinyly about living on beyond the groove and becoming a record after your death and Charles Chafer from Celestis Memorial Space Flights about making dreams come true and sending 'ashtronauts' on the ultimate trip to space... 

'Death Is Not The End' theme music was written, recorded and performed by Peter Head.

'Death Is Not The End' sting, performed & recorded by Peter Head, composed by Bob Dylan

'Put Another Record On' by Lo Carmen, from the album Lovers Dreamers Fighters

'Into the Universe' performed by Holiday Sidewinder from the album Face of God, composed by Holiday Sidewinder, Nick Littlemore, William Jay Stein, used with permission from Lab 78.

'Go Your Own Way' performed by William Tyler, used with permission. Composed by Lindsey Buckingham.

'Fly Me To The Moon' performed by Peter Head. Composed by Bart Howard.

'Space Cowboy' version by Lo Carmen.

Answer machine message by Aden Young.

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Join host Lo Carmen as she travels through the valley of death and emerges on the other side, exploring how we remember, eulogise and celebrate our loved ones, end of life navigations, mind-blowing death rituals and customs from all around the world , incredible innovations and futuristic options for after life planning, fascinating insights from Death’s door and examinations into the intersections of Art, Music, Life, Death and beyond. 

Artwork 'Surrounded By Your Beauty' by Craig Waddell
Original Theme Music by Peter Head

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