Stay ConnectedSpeaks Volumes sits down with the remarkable individuals who make a unique contribution to the music industry. Hosted by professional music fan Derrick Gee, Speaks Volumes uncovers the stories behind our favourite artists and songs via thoughtful and granular conversations, gifting us with a deeper appreciation for the music we know and love.
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SPEAKS VOLUMES IS BACK!
Kicking off Season 2 with the man behind some of the most iconic, emotional moments in pop culture: Brian Reitzell, music supervisor for movies like Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and the Virgin Suicides.
In "Brian Reitzell Speaks Volumes," Derrick Gee learns about the craft of music supervision, discovering new music, and good taste, with stories from Brian of finding niche vinyl records and collaborating with Kevin Shields & Mark Hollis.
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Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.
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It was an honour to have Apple Music's Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on the podcast this week. A titan in the radio/DJ community, Tim's dedication to documenting and celebrating dance music in an awe inspiring journey to hear about.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Introducing Tim Sweeney
05:40 - Origin story of Beats In Space
15:45 - When BIS became influential
18:35 - What keeps him going after 25 years
22:20 - RP Boo
23:20 - Guests/Criteria
26:35 - What makes a great mix
31:00 - Differing DJ cultures
34:40 - Dance music and its changes
41:30 - How Tim Sweeney has evolved
43:05 - Transitioning to Apple Music
47:00 - The Impact of BIS
54:00 - Words of Radio Wisdom
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I asked you guys about the best methods to discover new music. Some really interesting results!
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Premise
04:45 - Spotify
07:45 - Friends
09:45 - Research
14:30 - Stalking
17:35 - Discovery
Appendix:
How to Discover New Music Podcast 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FDS8RlNxERLyujsIHAlzC?si=d478556186224a54
Flora Ying Wong: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6G9Fk5r3RJUQSpsZWh6g6B?si=jJ8QEBVdTJaq_9iI4LxN-Q
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From the enduring legacy of Nirvana to Radiohead Stans, I’m honoured to have had Yasi Salek of the podcast Bandsplain on Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes! 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - The Bandsplain background 24:00 - What she’s learned 27:00 - Bands and Trends Follow Yasi https://www.instagram.com/yasisalek/ https://twitter.com/yasisalek https://www.tiktok.com/@yasisalek Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
Your First Hifi System: A Beginner's Guide!
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Who Is This For?
04:42 - The Analogy
08:16 - The First Setup
12:50 - The Second Setup
25:30 - The Third Setup
35:20 - FAQs
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4AD artist, multi-instrumentalist, FKA Twigs cellist Lucinda Chua joins me to talk about soundtracks, classical music and identity.
0:00 - Context
1:09 - Introduction
2:35 - Who’s Lucinda Chua?
14:30 - Experience growing up
19:12 - The first film soundtrack that impacted Lucinda
23:45 - Succession!
31:51 - The relationship between the visuals, music and live performance
34:22 - The Cello
40:01 - Favourite films/soundtracks
56:31 - FKA Twigs and imposter syndrome
1:13:37 - What’s next?
Show notes Lucinda Chua’s new album “YIAN”: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZEqm7UAvrdy4MQHITOiA6?si=Fd9ZbaL2QQuDdj_WGakIlw
Resident Advisor Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMLETo6Zfk&ab_channel=ResidentAdvisor
Lost & Sound Interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51pJ72PlTShYw6lJxqrhXt?si=3ac723a6bcc94f73
Films:
Requiem for a Dream
Orlando
All About Lily Chou-Chou
Happy Together
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I had the pleasure of speaking to storied music journalist Sasha Frere Jones about his experience as a music reviewer, and how neither of us know anything. 00:00 – Introduction 03-:47 – How you listen to music 05:00 – How did you become a music commentator? 13:49 – Writing about music as a musician 22:45 – Online music commentators 31:00 – Timeless music and their rediscovery 36:20 – Attitudes towards music commentary 43:55 – Dealing with comments and criticism 48:05 – Labeling music beyond their “genres” 51:56 – Listening as a journalist 1:02:46 – Final thoughts Show notes https://www.instagram.com/dusttodigital/
Hannibal Buress old school rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFVYRrYNWQ Check out Sasha! Website: http://www.sashafrerejones.com/ Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
Is there too much? Or has music changed its function?
01:52 – Background
04:38 – The Commodification of Music
07:25 – Fake Artists
09:00 – Creators vs Artists, Quality Control
11:30 – Major Label Sway
14:00 – More Music, Less Money
15:15 – Too Much Noise
17:00 – The Bias Toward Relationships
18:00 – Discoverability
20:00 – Not a Unique Case To Music
24:38 – Access is a Good Thing
26:00 – What Is Music
27:45 – The Upsides
32:40 – My Solutions
47:00 – My Solutions
Show Notes
Pigeons & Planes Article: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqqOGnHhuQI/
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I'm so very grateful to have Ginnie ( @thethriftyswiftie) on the podcast to enlighten me on the supernova that is Taylor Swift. Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Why Are We Doing This Episode
5:00 - Ginnie’s Swifty Story
11:30 - Her Writing Style
17:50 - Crafting Her Sound
30:20 - The Easter Eggs
35:40 - What Does It Mean To Be a Swiftie
42:40 - The Eras Tour
46:20 - Taylor’s Version
58:10 - Taylor the Mentor
1:02:45 - Her Lasting Legacy
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https://www.instagram.com/thethriftyswiftie13/
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I asked you guys to submit your thoughts on AI and here are my fav answers. You guys are smart smart!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Newsletter aside
04:26 - Level Set
07:43 - Art & Humanity
18:13 - Intelligence
23:16 - Artist Impact
28:05 - Jobs
35:45 - The Listener’s Responsibilities
46:00 - Copyright & Regulations
56:10 - Conclusions Follow me on: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #ai #futureofmusic
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