Aural Mess

Chad Sutton
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Do you love music? All kinds of music? So do I! Join me as I dig into everything about music, with a variety of guest hosts. It’s an aural mess! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 02.10.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 30 with guest Pete Salant

    In this episode, Chad and guest Pete Salant talk about Pete's journey from his early days in high school bands to becoming a prominent figure in radio programming. He shares insights into his musical influences, the evolution of radio, and his eventual transition into social work. The discussion highlights the changes in the radio industry, Pete's reflections on his career, and current trends in media. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cousin Brucie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Morrow  Pete on Talk About Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQJZ0OGLFRo  Bob Rivers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVvapflmOOV8tVL6JoRe9A  Episode 30 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KLkjd66wMgrWwEgaHMAvC?si=d6ea0f2eb9c24c8d  Episode 30 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5ULkH5m50a_7JEQNh4dZQG  NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess YouTube: https://youtube.com/@auralmess  Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Pete Salant 15:32 Musical Influences and Learning 24:30 Transitioning to Professional Radio 29:30 Becoming a Program Director 39:00 Consulting and Expanding Influence 53:00 The Shift to Social Work 59:57 Reflections on Radio and Current Trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 8 мин.

  2. 04.09.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 29 with guest Cal Meadows

    In this episode, Chad and guest Cal Meadows discuss their thoughts on Led Zeppelin. They delve into the band's history and influences, and the evolution of their sound over time. Cal and Chad share their favorite songs from each album and talk about the musical elements and production techniques that make these songs stand out. The conversation also touches on some lesser-known songs and B-sides that showcase the band's versatility. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cal’s demo (Oracle Ambassador): https://on.soundcloud.com/5iiVz2aTpm69aFhA8  Episode 29 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F7ntkwulZReFLvHFV61gf?si=5a7e1ea3ef0a4106  Episode 29 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6OoS1lpbUJslemztEBG_fg  NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess YouTube: https://youtube.com/@auralmess  Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:19 First Exposure to Led Zeppelin 04:55 Zeppelin’s History and Influences 21:40 Favorite Songs from Each Album 44:39 Favorite Led Zeppelin Album 51:45 Non-album Tracks 56:30 Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 мин.

  3. 31.07.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 28 with guest Jon Williams

    In this episode, Chad welcomes Jon Williams, a long-time friend and music enthusiast originally from Australia. Jon shares his musical journey and his experience playing in bands. The duo dives into the history and impact of Australian rock music, discussing iconic bands like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, The Angels, and INXS. They explore the evolution from the early influences of American and British rock to the quintessential 'pub rock' scene of the 70s and 80s. Jon also provides insights into lesser-known but significant Australian artists, the challenges they faced in breaking into the U.S. market, and their lasting influence. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jon’s Aussie Rock playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZBhtNrjHjrbMS3Jp3qCkd?si=ec9443db85824115 “Don’t Dream It’s Over” sequence from “The Americans”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq85_l9OwQ4 Episode 28 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FDzf4x9QNMkHHV2NrHQm4?si=24e525d770c44dcf Episode 28 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7OzfSh7xREkLyRIJBZOLhV NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess YouTube: https://youtube.com/@auralmess  Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 04:28 Exploring Australian Rock 08:31 Iconic Australian Bands 16:38 Challenges for Australian Bands 28:39 Split Enz and Crowded House 34:11 Midnight Oil: From Pub Rock to MTV Fame 36:24 Men at Work and the Struggles of Fame 40:18 Paul Kelly: The Bob Dylan of Australia? 48:09 The Hoodoo Gurus and Their Unique Name Origin 54:22 Neil Finn's Journey with Fleetwood Mac 57:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 1 мин.

  4. 24.07.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 27 with guest Jim Berkenstadt

    Jim Berkenstadt, also known as the Rock and Roll Detective, shares his journey from being a trial attorney to becoming an author and researcher of rock and roll history. He has written books on various rock artists, including The Beatles, and has worked as a historical consultant for George Harrison's estate and for projects like the HBO film 'Living in the Material World' and the Beatles' 'Get Back' movie. He discusses his experiences working with George Harrison and the process of uncovering and preserving unreleased music. He also talks about his book 'The Beatle Who Vanished' and the story of drummer Jimmie Nicol, who briefly replaced Ringo Starr during a Beatles tour. Jim also talks about his work with other artists, including Garbage and Jim Keltner, and teases his next mystery project. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jim’s website: https://rockandrolldetective.com/ The Beatle Who Vanished: 60th Beatles Anniversary Tour Edition: https://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/ The Smashing Pumpkins - Return of the Gish Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyjBDmEcKAE Episode 27 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33iqZJ9GHDWNgQpwuqAkSy?si=9ed2a787bdea483e Episode 27 playlist (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Ev4QO8glHdHQM1yre5bAc&si=bfkpeVMSeKBwf8c9 NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess YouTube: https://youtube.com/@auralmess  Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:45 Working with George Harrison and The Beatles 21:44 The Story of Jimmie Nicol: The Beatle Who Vanished 32:26 Introduction to Jimmie Nicol and his career 39:57 The significance of the gold watch given to Jimmie Nicol 49:00 Jim's work with other artists 57:10 Teasing the next mystery project NOTE: Jim provided a copy of his book, 'The Beatle Who Vanished', for me to review for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 3 мин.

  5. 17.07.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 26 with guest Kat Prow

    In this episode, Chad and Kat Prow explore the power of music and its ability to evoke emotions and create shared experiences. Kat talks about her essays on the Black Eyed Peas and T’Pau and the process of researching and writing about specific times in her life. The conversation then transitions to Fiona Apple and Prow's essay on her albums. They discuss the impact of Apple's music and the negative reactions she received in the 90s. The conversation concludes with a brief discussion about Steely Dan. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kat’s website: https://katprow.com/ Kat’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KmCyrzwRyZYYWgoCSSibx?si=5fd0222176cc4d4a Lodge 49 Season 1 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bpHYYcCeoTRroDRPndLnQ?si=1ec49ec4443a408f Lodge 49 Season 2 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38O5w0XcEcLZhIY7vMgLuV?si=2f0825a3cdb84c90 Fiona Apple's Acceptance Speech at the 1997 Video Music Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42gNkySFycA Dirty Work - Danettes: https://youtu.be/xF2dQzcO7Xg?t=3681 Episode 26 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jdD1AHjRZW2nRixVFmP5F?si=1fe8a5e9e5e54a8a Episode 26 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5uYSebzuk0zXyT4bwe0cIb NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Discussing Music and Kat’s Playlist 14:00 Shared Experiences and Recognition 20:30 Writing About the Black Eyed Peas 25:55 ‘Heart and Soul’ 38:30 Fiona Apple: A Soundtrack to Life Transitions 53:20 Exploring Fiona Apple's 'When the Pawn...' and 'Extraordinary Machine' 01:08:37 The Joy of Dancing to Steely Dan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 14 мин.

  6. 10.07.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 25 with guest Wendall Thomas

    In this episode, author Wendall Thomas discusses her background, her love for music, and her writing process. She shares stories about her experiences with musicians like Bonnie Raitt and her connection to the music scene in North Carolina. Wendall talks about her daily Facebook posts featuring album cuts and the importance of physical media in her life. The conversation then shifts to Wendall's Cyd Redondo Mysteries series, where she shares the inspiration behind the character and the locations and storylines in the books. Finally, Chad and Wendall discuss their song choices that represent the different books and characters in the Cyd Redondo series. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wendall’s website: https://www.wendallthomas.com/ Bonnie Raitt R&RHoF Induction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RSaicgtHJM Bonnie Raitt R&RHoF Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr0l8lWFqsw Stax: Soulsville USA: https://www.hbo.com/stax-soulsville-usa Cyd Redondo Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFTQX7V?binding=paperback Cyd Redondo Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12A8PGSqYvg7UA6kPT4LoW?si=559e62f1c5634862 Dirty Work - Danettes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h5ux8LsWkY&t=6257s Episode 25 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MP5GVr3715bTedxn2pavZ?si=9ccbd29b586e496f Episode 25 playlist (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Xa2mqws8qwpmzvst8iy5N NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:26 Personal Connections with Musicians 08:14 The Role of Music in Writing 15:30 Daily Facebook Posts: 'Album Cut of the Day' 35:20 The Inspiration Behind the Cyd Redondo Mysteries Series 47:42 Song Choices for Cyd 01:02:03 Exploring the Connection Between Music and Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 7 мин.

  7. 03.07.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 24 with guest Alex Sciarra

    In this episode, Chad and Alex discuss the cult classic movie Xanadu and its soundtrack. Alex, who had never seen the movie before, describes it as a fever dream with unexpected plot twists and stunning visuals. Chad, who saw the movie as a child, reminisces about his crush on Olivia Newton-John and the nostalgia he feels when watching the film. The soundtrack, featuring songs by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Olivia Newton-John, is a standout aspect of the film, blending pop, rock, and disco.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Xanadu filming locations https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/xanadu Going Back To Xanadu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM Xanadu: Rethinking a misunderstood masterpiece https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201214-xanadu-rethinking-a-misunderstood-masterpiece Xanadu Preservation Society https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu Juliana Hatfield: “I’m Alive” on Bandcamp https://julianahatfield.bandcamp.com/album/im-alive-b-w-when-i-was-a-boy Episode 24 playlist (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EiCoCMaYZ42vxqaT3P3QJ?si=ad35d337fa0c4a6b Episode 24 playlist (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb49fLCow8v43WPVxNBkrtBG NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 05:07 Discussion of the movie 30:55 The Xanadu soundtrack 1:03:10 ONJ and ELO cover albums 1:08:00 Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 10 мин.

  8. 26.06.2024

    Aural Mess Episode 23 with guest Jane Sheldon

    In this episode, Chad and Jane discuss the albums 'Steve McQueen' by Prefab Sprout, 'Seeds of Love' by Tears for Fears, and 'Violator' by Depeche Mode. They talk about their personal connections to the music and share their thoughts on the production, lyrics, and standout tracks of each album. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Paddy McAloon and Thomas Dolby: how we made Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jun/30/paddy-mcaloon-thomas-dolby-how-we-made-steve-mcqueen-album Prefab Sprout: The Unreleased https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvY-g-0YCT4JHQz6FfwvPVkoBUEBZs_Rv Everybody Wants to Rule the World music video https://youtu.be/aGCdLKXNF3w?si=a05xoCwf8oYAtRBr Personal Jesus — the hit that vaulted Depeche Mode to lasting legitimacy https://ig.ft.com/life-of-a-song/personal-jesus.html Episode 23 playlist (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52lvzDjxv28jbJDJCaX9Vu?si=bdc1373d88964ecd Episode 23 playlist (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7Hn2-XD1hgeQLwumim_Nbk NEWSLETTER: https://auralmess.substack.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess Website: https://auralmess.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Discussion of  'Steve McQueen' 22:58 Discussion of 'The Seeds of Love' 41:15 Discussion of 'Violator' 56:22 Updates on Songwriting and Memes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч.
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Do you love music? All kinds of music? So do I! Join me as I dig into everything about music, with a variety of guest hosts. It’s an aural mess! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Автор
    Chad Sutton
  • Годы выхода
    2023 - 2024
  • Выпуски
    29
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
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    © Chad Sutton
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    Aural Mess