Legacy Podcasts

Today’s podcast looks at Miles Davis’ background and what led to his own musical changes in 1959. Davis actually recorded two groundbreaking records that year – “Kind of Blue” and “Sketches of Spain.” Journalist Ben Ratliff adds how these records helped to change how people listened to Jazz, and Carlos Santana remembers what Bill Graham told him about “Sketches of Spain.” In stores now: Kind of Blue (Legacy Edition) Sketches of Spain (50th Anniversary Enhanced 2 CD Legacy Edition) Producer: Joyride Media

The Simon & Garfunkel “Live 1969” podcast continues with Paul Simon discussing his songwriting style as interviewed in 1966. Bud Scoppa adds comments on the full band arrangements on this tour, and how the crowd reacted to their first exposure to songs from the yet-to-be-released “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Why Don’t You Write Me” “Mrs Robinson” “Kathy’s Song” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media

The Simon & Garfunkel “Live 1969” podcast continues with Paul Simon discussing his songwriting style as interviewed in 1966. Bud Scoppa adds comments on the full band arrangements on this tour, and how the crowd reacted to their first exposure to songs from the yet-to-be-released “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Why Don’t You Write Me” “Mrs Robinson” “Kathy’s Song” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media

Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie

Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie

Acclaimed recording Artist, Moby, recalls his own experiences with Jeff Buckley and his music. He was instantly a fan when he first saw Buckley in 1991, even though Jeff was dating Moby’s ex-girlfriend at the time. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive

Acclaimed recording Artist, Moby, recalls his own experiences with Jeff Buckley and his music. He was instantly a fan when he first saw Buckley in 1991, even though Jeff was dating Moby’s ex-girlfriend at the time. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive

In 1959, Jazz musicians and fans were both ready for changes beyond the bebop sound that had been popular since the mid 1940s.   Unfortunately, there was some resistance at the record companies responsible for bringing the new music to the marketplace.  Eventually, the labels were happy their artists like Dave Brubeck persisted, once “Take Five” became the biggest selling jazz single of all time. Ben Ratliff, Dave Brubeck and Brubeck’s manager Russell Gloyd recall what was different about Time Out. In stores now – Dave Brubeck Quartet: Time Out (2CD+DVD 50th Anniversary Edition) Producer: Joyride Media

In 1959, Jazz musicians and fans were both ready for changes beyond the bebop sound that had been popular since the mid 1940s.   Unfortunately, there was some resistance at the record companies responsible for bringing the new music to the marketplace.  Eventually, the labels were happy their artists like Dave Brubeck persisted, once “Take Five” became the biggest selling jazz single of all time. Ben Ratliff, Dave Brubeck and Brubeck’s manager Russell Gloyd recall what was different about Time Out. In stores now – Dave Brubeck Quartet: Time Out (2CD+DVD 50th Anniversary Edition) Producer: Joyride Media

Episode 2 begins with journalist Bud Scoppa’s thoughts on how Simon & Garfunkel’s music compared and contrasted with the early 1960s folk revivalists like The Kingston Trio, as well as the later folk-rock sounds of the three Bs – Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Beatles. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Why Don’t You Write Me” “That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Scarborough Fair” “Sounds of Silence” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media

Episode 2 begins with journalist Bud Scoppa’s thoughts on how Simon & Garfunkel’s music compared and contrasted with the early 1960s folk revivalists like The Kingston Trio, as well as the later folk-rock sounds of the three Bs – Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Beatles. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Why Don’t You Write Me” “That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Scarborough Fair” “Sounds of Silence” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media

Willie Nelson’s harmonica player Mickey Raphael and actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton discuss the making of the new album Naked Willie in this three-part podcast series. While producing Naked Willie, Raphael went back to the Nelson’s RCA masters from the 60s to strip away the orchestrations of Chet Atkins’ Nashville Sound.  The result is 17 tracks as naked as Willie wanted them. In this first episode, Billy Bob and Mikey touch on Mickey’s own musical roots and the origins of this project. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie

Willie Nelson’s harmonica player Mickey Raphael and actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton discuss the making of the new album Naked Willie in this three-part podcast series. While producing Naked Willie, Raphael went back to the Nelson’s RCA masters from the 60s to strip away the orchestrations of Chet Atkins’ Nashville Sound.  The result is 17 tracks as naked as Willie wanted them. In this first episode, Billy Bob and Mikey touch on Mickey’s own musical roots and the origins of this project. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie

Our Jeff Buckley podcast series celebrates the release of the Grace Around the World CD/DVD set with stories about Buckley told by his closest relatives, friends, and collaborators – plus some notable fans within the music industry. Singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik kicks this series off with his memories of seeing Jeff Buckley perform in 1994.  He uses such vivid detail that its clear this show affected him deeply as both a fan and an artist. Producer: Vella Interactive Jeff Buckley – Grace Around the World New CD+DVD release compiles live audio and video footage of Jeff Buckley on tour in 94-95, performing songs from his breakthrough album Grace, including the title track, “Last Goodbye” and his now legendary take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The standard DVD+CD package features 12 audio tracks and 17 video pieces.  Rare, intimate interview clips are included between songs on the DVD. For true fans, the deluxe 3-disc package adds a second DVD with the acclaimed documentary Jeff Buckley – Amazing Grace, plus collectibles such as a poster, postcards and a backstage laminate. More details online at www.jeffbuckley.com

Our Jeff Buckley podcast series celebrates the release of the Grace Around the World CD/DVD set with stories about Buckley told by his closest relatives, friends, and collaborators – plus some notable fans within the music industry. Singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik kicks this series off with his memories of seeing Jeff Buckley perform in 1994.  He uses such vivid detail that its clear this show affected him deeply as both a fan and an artist. Producer: Vella Interactive Jeff Buckley – Grace Around the World New CD+DVD release compiles live audio and video footage of Jeff Buckley on tour in 94-95, performing songs from his breakthrough album Grace, including the title track, “Last Goodbye” and his now legendary take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The standard DVD+CD package features 12 audio tracks and 17 video pieces.  Rare, intimate interview clips are included between songs on the DVD. For true fans, the deluxe 3-disc package adds a second DVD with the acclaimed documentary Jeff Buckley – Amazing Grace, plus collectibles such as a poster, postcards and a backstage laminate. More details online at www.jeffbuckley.com