Conversations with Joseph Byrd

Paul Critz

Avant garde composer, conceptual artist, rock musician, writer, teacher, gourmand...Joseph Byrd was a profound intellect and talented composer. Before his passing in November, 2025, he and journalist Paul Critz recorded many hours of conversation concerning his life and work...

Episodes

  1. Jan 22

    Episode 4

    We finish up with Joseph's time in New York City, along the way discussing his two concerts and the work he did with composer and critic Virgil Thompson.

    57 min

  2. 09/26/2025

    Episode 3

    Joseph Byrd discusses the origins of the I-IV-V chord progression and the twelve bar blues.

    36 min

  3. 07/21/2025

    Episode 2

    Joseph Byrd discusses the heady days in New York City in the early '60s, composing, performing, and trying to eat.

    34 min

  4. 07/21/2025

    Episode 1

    Meet Joseph Byrd, avant garde composer, psychedelic rock musician, teach, writer, gourmand. Joseph is in his 80s now and resides in Oregon. In this episode, we discuss his early life, college years, and early musical influences.

    1 hr
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Avant garde composer, conceptual artist, rock musician, writer, teacher, gourmand...Joseph Byrd was a profound intellect and talented composer. Before his passing in November, 2025, he and journalist Paul Critz recorded many hours of conversation concerning his life and work...

Information

  • Creator
    Paul Critz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Conversations with Joseph Byrd