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Out of the Main

Out of the Main

Tom Nixon and John Nixon

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 227

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“Out of the Main” is a podcast celebrating one of the most proficient and accomplished eras of musicianship and studio production, including yacht rock, west coast AOR, and related sophisticated music from the 1970s and 80s. “Out of the Main” was launched by two of the era's biggest fans—both musicians themselves—who, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the history, the enjoyment, and now the future potential of the West Coast sound, even as it continues to this day. Join the revelry. Partake in the nostalgia. Tune in to artist interviews. Discover
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S5.E30: Album Focus: Toto

Season 1 · Episode 30

jeudi 29 août 2024 • Duration 50:58

At long last and by persistent listener request, John and Tom run down the debut Toto album (aka “Toto I” to some) and bask in the genius that started it all. Tune in for John and Tom’s analysis of the first in the legendary group’s deep catalogue, and follow along the track-by-track dissection and discussion. As always, leave us your own thoughts on this record on Facebook when/where we post the episode announcement! 


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S5.E29: Ranking Journey: The Steve Perry Years

Season 5 · Episode 29

jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 46:05

Mark Donnelly returns to the podcast last week to finish off our in-depth coverage of the history of Journey. This week, he and the guys rank all of the studio albums during the Steve Perry years to jointly determine which of this section of the catalogue reigns supreme. As we did with our Prince ratings earlier in the season, we invite you to play along and offer your own personal scorings.


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S5.E20: Who Is Nile Rodgers?

Season 5 · Episode 20

jeudi 20 juin 2024 • Duration 40:24

How much do you know about Nile Rodgers? Some may not even know the name. Some may know him as accomplished rhythm guitarist. But how much do you really know about his prolific catalogue as a producer and first-call session cat? There’s a lot we didn’t know about this six-time-Grammy-winning hall-of-famer, and maybe much for you to discover as well. 


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Episode 22.34: Still Alright, with Kenny Loggins

Season 3 · Episode 34

jeudi 8 septembre 2022 • Duration 45:19

Fresh off the release of his autobiography, “Still Alright: A Memoir,” Kenny Loggins joins the podcast to discuss his life story, along with contributing writer Jason Turbow. John and Tom, over the course of two episodes, examine Kenny’s career, the personal life he so generously shares in his memoir, and of course, the music that transcends both time and genre. The book is fantastic, so pick it up today!

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Alright-Memoir-Kenny-Loggins/dp/0306925362/ref=asc_df_0306925362/

Lightning Round:

  • Does It Float Your Boat?
  • Buried Treasures
  • Off the Map

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Episode 22.33: Wire Choir

Season 3 · Episode 33

jeudi 1 septembre 2022 • Duration 37:47

Tom and John analyze and celebrate their newest favorite term of art, “wire choir.” What seems to be a fixture in the vocabulary of yacht rock legends keeps popping up more and more, the moment you first acknowledge it and hear it.

  • What is “wire choir?”
  • How is it done?
  • Guest insights: What are Peter Friestedt’s three favorite examples of wire choir?
  • Who were the masters of the art?
  • Let’s go the tape! Bountiful audio clips that represent our favorite applications of the technique.

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Episode 22.32: Bermuda Triangle (First Flight)

Season 3 · Episode 32

jeudi 25 août 2022 • Duration 56:58

John and Tom go off sonar. Where will they end up? Nobody knows!

Until of course, you tune in to find out...

The guys debut a recurring episode format. We hope you like it, because we can never be sure if it’ll ever come back! Welcome...to the Bermuda Triangle...

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Episode 22.31: The Making of a Pages Tribute, with Mikael Engström

Season 3 · Episode 31

jeudi 18 août 2022 • Duration 48:08

Perhaps the world’s biggest Pages fan, Mikael Engström joins Tom and John to recall the events that led to a major tribute to the legendary yacht rock band Pages. From the initial germination of the idea, all the way through to the live show, which included Richard Page and Steve George, among other connections to the original group, it was one stroke of luck (and hard work!) after another. Tune in to hear how it happened, what went into it, and the amazing chain of events that ensued!

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“Future Street” from the Pages Tribute January 24th 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FZ88Sx-V4A

  • Lead vocals_ Lars Säfsund (Work Of Art)
  • Guitar solo: Robert Säll (Work Of Art)

“Who's Right , Who's Wrong” from the same night

https://youtu.be/ThP5fdBkpYs

"Two People" from Pages Tribute January 24th , 2020

https://youtu.be/XUoLHexV5mg

  • Lead vocals: Oskar Nilsson

"Room At The Top" Pages Tribute January 24th, 2020

https://youtu.be/16J8WG9-BXQ

  • Lead vocals Lars Säfsund

"Sesatia & Clearly Kim" from May 25 2019

https://youtu.be/bJh3fXmt60Q

  • Lead vocals: Oskar Nilsson

"If I Saw You Again" Pages Tribute January 24th, 2020

https://youtu.be/sv2u5wfv1WI

  • Lead vocals :Quint Starkie

The Sailor¨s Song" Pages Tribute January 24th, 2020

https://youtu.be/g0TOb-Igf6Y

  • Lead vocals: Stefan Nykvist

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Episode 22.30: Paying Tribute, with the Docksiders

Season 3 · Episode 30

jeudi 11 août 2022 • Duration 52:30

John and Tom go “in the trenches” with the founder and producer of “America’s Favorite Yacht Rock Band,” The Docksiders, Kevin Sucher and his bandmate and life-mate Erin. From three Grammys and multiple gigs and sessions with yacht rock royalty, culminating in a 40-week run in Las Vegas, the Docksiders got and brought the goods! Listen in to hear what caught the approving ear of our co-hosts as they attended a live performance on a gorgeous summer night in Michigan...with yachts looking on, no less!

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Episode 22.29: Trapped in Isolation: “Rosanna”

Season 3 · Episode 29

jeudi 4 août 2022 • Duration 50:18

In an all-new “Song Focus” episode, John and Tom examine and analyze Toto’s “Rosanna” using isolated recordings of each instrument, track by glorious track. Starting with the Porcaro Shuffle, through the P-bass stylings of David Hungate, onto the Steve Lukather masterclass, and finally the lush, smooth sounds of the masterful vocals. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore, so let’s take the time to appreciate how and when they did!

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Episode 22.28: The Vocal Stylings of Yacht Rock (and more)

Season 3 · Episode 28

jeudi 28 juillet 2022 • Duration 45:25

As requested by a listener, Tom and John provide their analysis on how vocals were recorded, arranged, performed and mixed during the era we commonly associate as the yacht rock years, including that of artists off of the boat as well. Lush harmonies were a staple of music making during the golden age, and we couldn’t have a podcast about yacht rock without diving in to melody and harmony!

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