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Nakedly Examined Music Podcast

Song Analysis with the Songwriter

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NEM#8: Tim Quirk Is the Philosopher-King of Beers Mar 11, 2016

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Tim describes himself as not a singer, but a writer with a band, and he shouted at the front of Too Much Joy in the late' 80s–'90s and has since recorded as Wonderlick while working as a big dog in the digital music industry with Google, Rhapsody, and now Freeform. We discuss "King of Beers" from Cereal Killers (1991), "Donner Lake" from Wonderlick (2002), "Just Like a Man" from Mutiny (1992), and also listen to "Extraordinary People" from Wonderlick's Super (2015). Read Tim's words at tbquirk.com, and toomuchjoy.com. Please spread the word about the podcast! You can also support our efforts. Musicians, tell us your song stories on video. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#7: Gary Lucas on Zen and the Avant Ghetto Mar 04, 2016

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Gary is a guitar virtuoso who's put out more than 30 albums, typically by writing guitar instrumentals that then get a melody and words added by a singer/songwriter, the most famous of these being Jeff Buckley (Gary wrote a book about it!), but also Joan Osborne, and he started out playing with Captain Beefheart. We discuss "Will O' the Wisp" (a new instrumental), "Overture" (with singer Jann Klose), and "The Wall" (from his album of Chinese pop The Edge Of Heaven. We also listen to "The Kid" (with Peter Hammill), and talk about working with all these singers, working intimately with your instrument, and putting out music that is experimental yet accessible. Learn more at garylucas.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#6: Steve Petrinko: Self-Contained Stalwart Feb 28, 2016

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Steve is a one-man band, overdubbing his compositions both in jazz (steel drum!) and pop/rock (featuring his unique and sometimes disco-high voice). He's also drummed and/or fronted bands (including one in college with your host Mark). The common thread through all of this is a love of his craft: a dedication to creation in the studio, whether or not anyone hears the result. We discuss "P.I." from his last original full pop album to date, Acoustinaut (2002); his jazz number "Perseverence" from the 2013 EP Where You Going with That?; and "Darkness" from his full-band album BAMF! (1997). Plus we hear the 2012 single "Warren Zombie Apocalypse." Get Steve's music at www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StevePetrinko. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#5: Jeff Heiskell: Positive Vérité Feb 22, 2016

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Jeff was the voice of JudyBats until '94, and is now Heiskell. He sings with character, or characters, always articulate, overly introspective, with intimacy issues. We discuss his current status as happy, self-funded, free-styled, hands-off yet obsessive compulsive solo artist and his high-pressure, compromise-filled time on a major label that led him to quit music altogether for a while. Songs covered: "Firefiles" and "Just Can't Say" from Heiskell's Arriving (2015) and "What We Lose" from the JudyBats' Full-Empty (1994). Plus we listen to "Our Story" from Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow (1992). Learn more at heiskellmusic.com. Sign up for a recurring donation to get more conversation and songs. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#4: Gareth Mitchell: Granular Creativity Feb 15, 2016

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Gareth Mitchell is a post-rock academic, an innovative guitarist who now uses recorded splices of treated guitar (among other things) made into loops to meticulously construct electronic music, as on his upcoming album, 72. We dive deep into his tracks "Circle" and "Decay" from this album and get a taste of his dreaming singer/songwriter material with "Sovereign" from Spectre (2012). We also debut the track "Granulations." Gareth is as thoughtful an artist as you could possibly want to talk to, and really gives us some great insight into his unique approaches to composition. Learn more at garethmitchell.info. Bonus audio from this discussion and preview access to the new album are available by signing up to support this podcast (a $5 donation). Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#3: Kevin Godley: Pure Play in the Devil’s Shoes Feb 05, 2016

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Kevin Godley is a multi-media master, having directed many of the coolest music videos you've ever seen. But before that, he was half of Godley & Creme and 1/4 of 10cc, singing, drumming, and mostly coming up with ideas, ideas, and more ideas. Today he runs Whole World Band, a platform for collaborative video creation, and recently released his iBook autobiography Spacecake, but he still performs on occasion, and for the first time produced some solo music as part of his soundtrack to the audioplay Hog Fever. We first discuss his song from that project, "Confessions" (2015), then "Punchbag" from the Godley & Creme album L (1978), "Barry's Shoes" from GG06 (2006), and finally play "Lost Weekend" (feat. Sarah Vaughan) from Consequences (1977). Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#2: Fritz Beer: Knuckle Draggin’ To and Fro Jan 28, 2016

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Fritz maintains a cool, direct front-man persona even while engaging in self-help, snarling social commentary, and referencing classic literature. He aims to write simple, repetitive songs that catch you and hit you and make you their dog. He's been out there since the '80s, moving around the country from band to band, but consistently delivering the goods. We discuss "Spray Job" (The Bishops, 1994), "Try Something New" (Punchy, 2001), and "When I Say Jump" (Crown Vic, 2013), and also play "I'm on a Leash" (Crown Vic, 2008). Learn more about Fritz at fritzbeermusic.com. Send a Song Self-Exam video link or your thoughts about future guests and topics to mark@nakedlyexaminedmusic.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music.

NEM#1: David Lowery on Story Songs and Songs About Nothing Jan 02, 2016

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Welcome to Nakedly Examined Music, an offshoot of "The Partially Examined Life" focusing on the head and heart of songwriting. The front man of Cracker and Camper van Beethoven joins Mark Linsenmayer to discuss his songs: "All Her Favorite Fruit," "I Sold the Arabs the Moon," and "Take the Skinheads Bowling." Plus "Almond Grove." Learn more at davidlowerymusic.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page.

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