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Movies AboutInside Llewyn Davis (2013)Fellow musician, podcaster and friend Gino Brann joins us for a discussion of the Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). We talk about folk music, Llewyn’s disgruntled outlook on his life in music, and debate the tensions of purity, performance and attitude through his character. Gino brings the research, situating these songs within the folk tradition and the period of time depicted in the film. We end the show with Gino’s performance of the ballad played the film, “The Death of Queen Jane.” Gino’s Liquid Sound podcast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liquid-sou...2022-02-1345 min
Liquid SoundLizz KaloLizz Kalo is a singer/songwriter originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, currently living in Gwangju, Korea. Last year she released her second EP, entitled “Y.O.U.” On this episode, Lizz joins host Gino Brann to talk a bit about the many ways to deal with a breakup, the absolute best place to come up with creative ideas, chatting up tall girls, and lots more. They also perform one of her songs live in the studio.---Songs featured:• "Shoot Me"• "Baleka"• "Reboot"• "Tall Girls (live)"...2021-04-0741 min
Liquid SoundGhostsGhosts are a multi-headed, multi-cultural indie-punk band based in Busan, South Korea. The band members include Ciska on drums, Ali on bass, and Niall and Sarah on vocals. Recently, Ghosts joined host Gino Brann to talk about the band’s formation, the way they go about creating songs, how to whip a crowd into a frenzy, and lots more. They also listen to Ghosts' music and perform a song live in the studio.---Songs featured (all by Ghosts):• "Baekma"• "Morning Rises"• "Are Running (Again)"• "Alcohol Sunshine (live)"...2021-03-171h 01
Liquid SoundSplit KickSplit Kick is a musical collaboration between Andrew Corbin and Pete Neonakis that blends electronic and disco music with elements of funk and soul, born out of a love for 80's synthesizers and dancefloor smoke machines. Although Pete lives in Miami and Andrew lives in Toronto, they still find a way to make music together. On this episode, Andrew and Pete join host Gino Brann to talk about how they work together well despite being far apart, making blabber tracks, paying homage to 80’s synthesizers and 70’s funk, and lots more.---Songs featured (all by Sp...2021-02-1746 min
Liquid SoundRob the UniverseRob the Universe is a psychedelic science fiction hip-hop artist based out of Portland, Oregon. On this episode, Rob joins host Gino Brann to talk about altered states of perception, his transition from acoustic singer-songwriter to rapper, saying “yes!” to the universe, and lots more. ---Songs featured:• "The Gathering" by Rob the Universe• "Distance My Thoughts" by Rob the Universe• "Days (clip)” by Robscenity• "Nothing's Ordinary” by Rob the Universe• "Sort of Out of Sorts" by Rob the Universe and Gino Brann---Find and f...2021-02-1048 min
Liquid SoundDavid Glover [Tamagotchi JEEZUS]David Glover is a singer/songwriter who has recently been recording under the pseudonym “Tamagotchi JEEZUS.” On this episode, David joins host Gino Brann to discuss thinking about music visually, his experiences writing and performing in character, the mystery of the dancing banana emoji, and lots more.---Songs featured:• "MANGO MORSE CODE" by Tamagotchi JEEZUS• "MIAMI VICE" by Tamagotchi JEEZUS• "STINGRAY” by Tamagotchi JEEZUS• "Dark Glow” by David Glover---Find and follow David Glover at:• Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/dvg-4• Youtube: yo...2021-02-0251 min
Liquid SoundEguelson LegagneurEguelson Legagneur is a percussionist and composer who has been working on compositions that combine his interest in classical music with rhythms from his native country of Haiti. On this episode, Eguelson joins host Gino Brann to discuss the best way to saw a log, the 21 rhythms of Haiti, 4 keys to a successful drum circle, and lots more. They also listen to his compositions and collaborate on an in-studio creation.---Songs featured (all by Eguelson Legagneur):• "Danse Igbo"• "Lari A Danjere"• "Yanvalou Flute”• "N'ap Boule (with Gino Brann...2021-01-1951 min
Liquid SoundMike LaveckMike Laveck is a singer/songwriter, audio engineer, and producer. He has recorded with dozens of artists, and is currently working on his fourth album of original songs. On this episode, Mike joins host Gino Brann in the studio to chat about why you should always trust Swedish strangers from the internet, lessons from water, what goes into a great recording, and lots more. They also listen to some of his tracks and finish up the episode with a live performance of one of his unreleased songs.---Songs featured (all by Mike Laveck):2021-01-1244 min
Liquid SoundHajimamaHajimama was a band active from 2008 to 2012, and they quickly became known throughout Busan for their high-energy performances and catchy singalong choruses, with often comedic observations about life in Korea. On this episode, founding members Collwyn Craig and Daniel Panozzo join host Gino Brann to relive the glory days of Hajimama and talk about healthy competition and knowing your strengths within a band, recordings that didn’t age so well, monster noses, and lots more. They also finish up the episode with a live studio performance of an unreleased song. ---Songs featured:• "Aband...2021-01-0544 min
Liquid SoundBathing BellesBathing Belles is a chilltronica duo featuring Amy Greene and Jessica Lynch. On this episode, they join host Gino Brann to talk about expiration dates on relationships, the challenges and joys of home recording, rocking out at the town general store, and have a good laugh reminiscing about their earliest songwriting efforts. They also listen to the dream-soul music of Bathing Belles.---Songs featured (all by Bathing Belles):• "Silk"• "Bird Songs"• "Reckoning”• "Dark Waves (live)”---Find and follow Bathing Belles at:• Websi...2020-12-2246 min
Liquid SoundMike VentolaMike Ventola is a singer/songwriter, prolific musician, friend of the arts, and fellow troubadour. On this episode, Mike joins host Gino Brann for a far-reaching conversation about writing quirky chord progressions, the dreamlike quality of songs, how lasers will take our jobs, your brain on music, and lots lots more. They also listen to his recent recordings and play one of his songs live in the studio.---Songs featured:• "The Lotus Blooms" by Eulalia• "The Sun Always Rises" by Eulalia• "Wind Up” by Mike Ventola• "Through an...2020-12-1446 min
Liquid SoundKIM IL DU 김일두KIM IL DU 김일두 is a singer/songwriter and former frontman of the punk rock band Genius. Recently, his album '달과 별의 영혼' was a 2016 KMA (Korean Music Award) nominee for Best Folk Album. On this episode, he joins host Gino Brann to talk about the inspiration for his songs, transitioning from rock to folk music, catching a job, and lots more. They also listen to his music and perform one of his songs live in the studio.김일두는 작사가하고 가수이고 펑크 록 밴드 지니어스(Genius)의 전 프런트맨입니다. 일두씨의 '달과 별의 영혼' 앨범은 2016년 KMA에서 Best Folk Album으로 지명되었습니다. 이 에피소드에서, 호스트 Gino brann은 김일두씨과 노래의 영감, 락음악에서 포크음악을 전환하는 것, 일두씨가 '캐칭 어 잡'라고 하는 직장을 잡는 것, 등에 대해 이야기합니다. 일두씨의 노래도 좀 듣고 한곡을 스튜디오에서 라이브를 연주 합니다.---Songs featured:• "머무르는 별빛" by 김일두• "가난한 사람들" by 김일두• "No Job No Truth/Catch a Job” by Genius• "Until I'm 88 Years Old (Live)” by 김일두---Find and follow KIM IL DU at:• Website: drmicp.com• 김일두 Bandcamp: kimildu.bandcamp.com• Genius Bandcamp: geniusxisxrock.bandcamp.com2020-12-0739 min
Liquid SoundJordan LewisJordan Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist and media composer based out of Los Angeles. His work as a composer, orchestrator, sound designer, session player, and mixer can be heard on HBO, ABC, USA, Discovery, FOX, FX, National Geographic, MTV, Netflix, PBS, and in films including the hip-hop documentary “G-Funk” and the Universal Pictures film “Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” On this episode, Jordan joins host Gino Brann to talk about his experiences working in TV and film, his predictions for the future of the industry, the influence that his musical family had on him, playing keyboards with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in...2020-11-3050 min
Liquid SoundGordon Bazsali Jr.Gordon Bazsali Jr. is a trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist who has recorded numerous albums under the name “Damn Sight,” and most recently he’s been making ambient music. On this episode, Gordon joins host Gino Brann to talk about ambience, his experience recording and releasing a song every day for a year, the joys of playing in a punk rock band, quieting our inner censor, using live-streaming platforms like Twitch as a musical medium, and lots more. They also listen to some of his tracks and conclude the episode with an in-studio performance of a completely improvised song.---2020-11-1951 min
Liquid SoundKelly Brassbridge [JJones]Kelly Brassbridge, stand-up comic and host of the hilarious and delightful podcast “Nothing’s Really Real,” got his start performing as a hip-hop artist, rapping under the name 'Jesus Jones.' On this episode, Kelly joins host Gino Brann for a spirited conversation about writing joke raps, the diamond surface of Neptune, breakfast in a small-town diner, candyflipping, and plenty more. They also listen to his music and perform one of his songs live in the studio.---Songs featured:• "The Last Time" by JJones & Scotty Soul• "Two Breakfastses" by The Space Boys2020-11-1247 min
Liquid SoundCeCe KimCeCe Kim, a vocalist and a voice actor currently based out of Seoul, joins host Gino Brann for a wide-ranging conversation about what it’s like to sing in different languages, accidentally stealing from your heroes, tortured artist energy, her career as a voice actor, and lots more. They also listen to her music and perform one of her songs live in the studio.---Songs featured:• "Cake" by CeCe Kim• "Poison" by Zelda and the Lions• "Chocolate (Live)" by CeCe Kim---Find and follow Ce...2020-11-0545 min
Liquid SoundWelcome to Liquid Sound!A weekly show dedicated to music, songwriting, and the creative process. Join singer/songwriter Gino Brann as he listens to original songs and interviews the artists behind them, diving deep into the finer points of songcraft, recording, and performance.Each episode features a musician who discusses their original work. Guests share previously recorded tracks and tell stories of what inspired the music and how the songs were crafted and recorded. Episodes often conclude with a live performance jam by the guest and host. Along the way to the outgrooves, they also chat about life...2020-11-0201 min