188 episodes
Out of the Main Tom Nixon and John Nixon
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4.4 • 35 Ratings
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“Out of the Main” is a podcast celebrating one of the most proficient and accomplished eras of musicianship and studio production, including yacht rock, west coast AOR, and related sophisticated music from the 1970s and 80s. “Out of the Main” was launched by two of the era's biggest fans—both musicians themselves—who, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the history, the enjoyment, and now the future potential of the West Coast sound, even as it continues to this day.
Join the revelry. Partake in the nostalgia. Tune in to artist interviews. Discover Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain/support
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S5.E16: In Session, with Tris Imboden
He's back! In what has become an annual tradition, the great session drummer Tris Imboden returns to the podcast, this time to walk Tom and John through a behind-the-scenes look at a typical session from the golden era. From before you even get the call, all the way through to collecting the Grammy, what goes into cutting the tracks that live on in memoriam forever?
Tune in this week to hear the general story, as well as specific memories Tris shares that may shed some new light on old classics we've known our entire lives!
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
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The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
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S5.E15: Out of the Gate
Picking up where they left off last week, John and Tom continue their microanalysis of the snare drum sound, specifically the advent, evolution and ultimate weaponization of the “gated” snare. What is gated reverb? How was it invented/discovered? Where did it all go so tragically wrong? Is it actually an art form to be embrace?
All of that and more, as Out of the Main goes Out of the Gate!
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
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The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
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S5.E14: Caught in the Snare
Maybe it could be argued that we scrutinize some things TOO closely, but there is a strong case to be made that the sound of the snare drum in a mix is “the” defining characteristic of the overall song, in many ways.
To explore and demonstrate that theory in action, John and Tom take listeners on an expedition through time — from the proto-yacht era of the early 70s to the more synthetic sounds of the mid-80s — to see how technology, playing styles and music production in general evolve over the decades, with special emphasis on the snare. Climb aboard and join us on this journey to study “The Evolution of Snare Sounds.”
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
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The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
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S5.E13: Buried Treasures, Album Edition
Tom and John each choose an album they feel deserves wider recognition, and run down why these treasures should be unburied and more widely celebrated. Any album at all — as long as it has ties in topically to the era we love. Though chosen completely at random, you won’t believe the crossovers between Tom’s treasure and John’s jewel!
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
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S5.E12: Album Release Party: The Docksiders!
The Docksiders’ Kevin and Erin Sucher, fresh off the release of their new album “The Timeless Journey,” rejoin the podcast to discuss the many amazing stories behind the release of their new record. You won’t believe some of the stories that went into the making of this record, and you won’t believe how good it sounds when it all comes together! Let’s catch up with the Docksiders, still making their scene on the Vegas strip!
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
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S5.E11: Kind of Blue, with Listener Jonathan
Listener Jonathan returns to the podcast (as all Supporters are welcome to do) to take an in-depth review of perhaps the most influential jazz album of all time: Miles Davis’s 1959 masterpiece “Kind of Blue.”
What’s the story?
What makes this recording so groundbreaking and so influential?
What is modal music?
What does the track-by-track analysis reveal?
What are the connections to yacht rock?
Why were so many yacht rockers so enamored with the jazz convention?
How does all of this lead to Steely Dan (in more ways than one!)
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
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John and Tom are the best Yacht Rock Professors on the open seas! Definitely worth checking out! Enjoy!
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Back down memory lane
Although that’s a Minnie Ripperton song, and she does not fit into this genre discussion, the sentiment of that lyric was felt while listening to John and Tom. Even though I had never heard this term, the music mentioned (especially the discussion of WNIC in Detroit :) was like a trip in a time machine to less pensive times. Thank you for the refresher course on musicians who developed this sound and varied style/techniques that many of us still love today. I can’t wait for the next one!