Today on the LaunchLeft Podcast, Rain Phoenix engages in a rich dialogue with renowned music producer and composer, Tony Visconti. Tony reflects on his early influences, including his high school music teacher and his family's musical background. He shares fascinating stories about his collaborations with David Bowie and Brian Eno, highlighting the innovative techniques used in producing albums like Heroes and Low. The episode also explores Tony's work with T. Rex and Paul McCartney, offering listeners a glimpse into the unique creative processes behind some of rock music's most iconic records. Then, Tony launches Daisy the Great. Mina and Kelly, the voices behind the raw and playful album Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti give us a glimpse into their creative process and co-writing with Toni Visconti. The conversation is both nostalgic and insightful, providing a deep dive into the world of music production.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:57] Tony discusses his unique and creative work with David Bowie and how they captured the unique vocal sound in the album Heroes
[14:28] Tony reflects on how his high school music teacher, Dr. Israel Silberman, inspired him and helped build his foundation for music theory and love for music composition
[20:00] Tony discusses the musical talent in his family, then how music found him
[27:15] Tony reflects on his collaborations with David Bowie and Brian Eno
[37:03] How Tony ended up composing for Paul McCarney
[43:29] Meet Mina and Kelly, the voices behind Daisy the Great, and hear how their latest EP Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti came to be and a discussion about collaborating with Tony.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
From a young age, Toni studied the master sheet music of classical artists like Mozart and Beethoven, learning each instrument’s part, then figuring out how they came together. This is how his passion for producing music was sparked and led him to dive straight into the music industry after high school
Tony, David Bowie, and Brian Eno worked so well together and each brought their own innovative skill sets and creative energy into the studio. Together, they created some of rock music's most iconic records. Even so, each artist would still create their own work or have other collaborations in progress, which was ideal, because it kept them from growing stagnant as artists. They were constantly learning and trying new techniques or experimenting with equipment, which they would bring into their next album together
After decades creating music with icons, Tony is still passionate about learning from and collaborating with artists. For instance, while working with Mina and Kelly, his co-writing experience was something that he had never experienced before.
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Daisy the Great Links:
Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti
Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti is the most expansive release from Daisy the Great yet.It is a masterclass in sonic storytelling — a dazzling exploration of the indie innovation that has defined the duo since the release of their hit “The Record Player Song” and its certified-gold follow-up, “Record Player” with AJR. The five new tracks were co-created with Grammy-winning producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex), and capture the New York City duo honing in on their unique brand of genre-defying music where interlocking double lead vocals and striking harmonies give their sound an artful and kaleidoscopic twist.
Tony Visconti Links:
Tony Visconti is recognized as one of the top music producers in the history of rock music.
