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Season 5 Episode 42 - The Beatles Part 7 – McCartney VII

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REC – “Never Tell” (from RECcollection: The Best of REC 2007-2020 and Distance To Empty)

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In Part 7 of my who-know-how-long Beatles series, I discuss the solo career of Paul McCartney. He’s not only been the most consistent – and consistently good – solo Beatle, he’s also been one of the most consistent and consistently contemporary artists ever, having charted somewhere in the world in SEVEN DECADES.

I go over his discography, including works not attributed to him or Wings. I talk a little about his ongoing influence & legacy. And I explain how his constant searching for the new & different is what every music creator should do.

Are you a McCartney fan? If not, why not? If so, what era(s) of his do you prefer? Do you think any of his solo work lives up to the Beatles? Discuss dammit!

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

BackTalk with Steve Erickson – South African Music | MxG - Season 5 Episode 41

Season 5 · Episode 41

lundi 17 juillet 2023 • Duration 49:37

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Season 5 Episode 41 - BackTalk with Steve Erickson – South African Music

This week kicks off a new series I’m calling BackTalk, wherein a guest and I converse on a topic we think deserves attention.

For the first BackTalk, I bring back Steve Erickson, music & film critic, and music producer. We get into South African music – the history, recent & current artists, its future, how the country’s politics & culture have shaped it, and how in the last 100 years or so it has had a particularly & surprisingly close relationship with US music.

Select South African music playlist (compiled by Steve):

Recommended South African music compilations:

NEXT STOP…SOWETO (Volumes 1-4)

ZULU JIVE / UMBAQANGA

THE INDESTRUCTIBLE BEAT OF SOWETO (Volumes 1-6)

AMAPIANO NOW

Find out more about Steve:

http://steeveecom.wordpress.com

http://callinamagician.bandcamp.com/

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*music credit: REC - "Sing Owwt"

The Beatles Part 6 – Separating the Sum | MxG - Season 5 Episode 40

Season 5 · Episode 40

lundi 10 juillet 2023 • Duration 01:16:31

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Season 5 Episode 40 - The Beatles Part 6 – Separating the Sum

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In the “final” edition of my six-part Beatles series, I talk about the post-Beatles world. From 1970 on, the Beatles have been a massive presence everywhere, and their legacy and influence have only grown.

I go over official Beatles releases post-breakup, each of their solo careers, Beatles inspired artists & other works, and sum up what all of this means for music, musicians, and the world.

Are you into any of the Beatles’ solo music? Are you old enough to remember hoping they’d get back together? Do you feel they deserve the praise & legendary status? Can you think of examples of how their influence has spawned other genres & artists? Discuss dammit!

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

What’s an ALBUM?? And WHY?? – Part 1: History and the 1950s | MxG - Season 5 Episode 39

Season 5 · Episode 39

lundi 3 juillet 2023 • Duration 52:31

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Season 5 Episode 39 - What’s an ALBUM?? And WHY?? – Part 1: History and the 1950s

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The Drop – “Classical Space Jazz 1” (from Long Held Grudges)

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This week I’m kicking off another multi-part series. It’ll focus on the album as art form, and give you my favorites and other notable albums, decade by decade.

Since this first part will focus mostly on the 1950s, and there were comparatively fewer albums in those decades, I’ll also talk about the history of the album – why & how it came about, and why it matters.

Are you an album fan? Or do you prefer to listen to single songs or playlists? Does music hit you differently when absorbed in album form? What are some of your favorite albums from the 1950s? And/or do you know of any pre-album albums from earlier decades? Discuss dammit!

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

The Cure - Why CAN'T I Be Them? | MxG - Season 5 Episode 38

Season 5 · Episode 38

lundi 26 juin 2023 • Duration 01:13:42

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Season 5 Episode 38 - The Cure - Why CAN'T I Be Them?

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The Cure – “The Caterpillar” (LIVE acoustic cover by Nick)

This week I give The Cure my usual treatment. History, anecdotes, discography, and how their eclectic output goes well beyond goth & twee synth pop hits.

I also talk about my deep personal connection to The Cure. They’re one of my rotating top five favorite bands of all time, and have been a huge influence on my music.

AND I tell you all about the Madison Square Garden concert I just saw.

Are you a fan? If not, why not? Is it Robert Smith’s voice, or something else? If so, do you have favorite eras, albums, and songs, or are you into all of it? Discuss dammit!

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

An Hour PLUS with NOMAD - Interview Edition #32 | MxG - Season 5 Episode 37

Season 5 · Episode 37

samedi 17 juin 2023 • Duration 01:22:54

I spend over an hour with NOMAD, music producer, music director, and session/touring guitarist who has been heavily active in the industry since the 1990s. Nomad has toured the world many times over, and has been featured on countless GRAMMY-winning records. NOMAD's compositions are in circulation in over 300 TV shows, commercials, films, as well as chart topping albums. He's also creator of The CareerMusician (TCM) – a social network of pro musicians sharing knowledge and personal experiences in entertainment, and its accompanying podcast.

We talk about his career, the music industry in general, and how his course, Pro Level Sessions, will help any home recording musician make their music sound even better.

Check out the Ultimate "Flowers" Remake Contest - where you can remix Miley Cyrus' hit for a chance to win exclusive access to Pro Level Sessions AND NOMAD's book, Ethos: The Career Musician's Code. Deadline for entry is June 26, 2023. But don't worry! If you miss out, you can still get Pro Level Sessions. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Find out more about NOMAD's career & music here: https://nomadsplace.com/

And follow @TheCareerMusician on social.

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*music credit: REC - "Sing Owwt"

An Hour with Christian Swain - Interview Edition #31 | MxG - Season 5 Episode 36

Season 5 · Episode 36

lundi 12 juin 2023 • Duration 59:54

I spend an hour with Christian Swain, CEO of Pantheon Media. We talk about music history, the state of music today, and how it all ties into Pantheon's mission.

Pantheon Media is the world’s biggest music podcast network. It’s got something for every music fan: history, interviews, stories, commentary, news, reviews & more. You might say it covers the … PANTHEON … of the music world.

Check out all the podcasts and find one you love! http://pantheonpodcasts.com/

And listen to Christian’s podcast, Rock N Roll Archaeology: http://pantheonpodcasts.com/rock-n-roll-archaeology

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INSTA: @pantheonpods

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