A conversation with composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Smith, leader of the bands Muskox and the Mike Smith Company. Recorded in July 2017.
Links:
www.soundcloud.com/mikesmithto
www.muskox.bandcamp.com
Musical Examples:
Jonathan Adjemian and Mike Smith, “Fifth Transcombobulation”, from the album Transcombobulation
Mr. Bungle, “Platypus”, from the album Disco Volante
Frank Zappa, “Brown Shoes Don’t Make It”, from the album Absolutely Free
Muskox, “Generic Organs”, from the album Invocation Transformations
Muskox, “Muskox Jr”, from the album Invocation Transformations
Yes, “Roundabout”, from the album Fragile
Frank Zappa, “Uncle Meat: Main Title Theme/The Voice of Cheese”, from the album Uncle Meat
Mike Smith Company, “Privateer’s Bounty”, unreleased
Mike Smith Company, “Redacted”, from the album Famous Wildlife Movies
www.petejohnstonmusic.com
www.soundcloud.com/northernstatic
