In this episode, Chad and Jim Bricker discuss their mutual love for music, particularly jazz and progressive rock. They talk about their musical backgrounds and influences, including Steely Dan and Pat Metheny. The conversation touches on the importance of melody and harmony in music, the balance between technical proficiency and musicality, and the use of technology in music production. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jim's experience as a comic book artist and writer, his love for Chuck Jones, and the influence of Looney Tunes on his own cartooning.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Jim on Twitter
Jim’s playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0PrZTvly4SwSCxFB50mwx3?si=8004efd380aa461c
Bill Frisell Trio live | Leverkusener Jazztage 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6u0Z90t94
Satriani plays Van Halen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mqr_u87kPE
Nuno Bettencourt Proves He Can Play Anything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0UXN1qnvOY
The History Of The Amen Break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFKMtv8tU0U
Bugs Bunny’s Best Bits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyekOyYVP68
Episode 21 playlist (Spotify)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hh0KliG0ifuoWrNbrFgZ0?si=c8a19206aea7486e
Episode 21 playlist (YouTube)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6yvbCV1MmHZfRA4YSkDstP&si=omKg8X_CGZZjo6qC
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:44 Artists and Albums
12:08 Steely Dan and Sophisticated Music
24:45 Gifted Musicians and Technical Proficiency
31:00 Finding and Making New Music
36:23 The Amen Break, Drum Machines and Drummers
48:45 Open Season: From Comics to Stage
1:03:36 The Influence of Chuck Jones and Looney Tunes
1:15:07 Unexpected Music: Taylor Swift and Jellyfish
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