MODERN MUSICOLOGY

#50 - Interview with DAVID LEAF

This week we celebrate not only our 50th episode but also the final episode of our first year with a really special interview with author and filmmaker DAVID LEAF, author of the new book God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the California Myth. David tells us remarkable stories of Brian's friendship with Paul McCartney, his struggle with psychiatrists, and his rebirth via the music of Smile, plus the friendship that David and Brian have shared over the years. We also talk about some of David's other work, including The Night James Brown Saved Boston, The US vs. John Lennon, The Bee Gees: This is Where I Came In, Ricky Nelson Sings, and much more. 
You can purchase a copy of God Only Knows here. 
We'll be taking a short break after this episode, but we'll be back in early January! We'd love to hear your feedback about this episode or about our first year! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! 
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#49 - Interview With David Fishof

This week the Modern Musicology gang goes away to camp as we pay a visit with the founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, who is celebrating the release of his new book, Rock Camp: An Oral History - 25 Years of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. He tells us amazing stories of how the camp got started, some of the amazing people he's met (both campers and rock stars) and what the experience has meant to him over the years. We think you'll really enjoy this one!
Have you ever attended the Rock Camp? We'd love to hear all about your experience! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
After our conversation with David (he told us not to call him Mr. Fishof!), we spend a few minutes paying tribute to Christine McVie and getting some feedback from one of our listeners. 
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#48 - Our 1st Anniversary / Best releases of 2022

This week the Modern Musicology gang celebrates the show's FIRST ANNIVERSARY by taking a look back at some of the highlights of the past year! Then we review some of our favorite album, single, book and film releases of the past year. If you have music lovers on your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions! 
Thank you to all of our listeners over the past year. We're absolutely amazed by how much our show has grown in its first twelve months. Thank YOU for accompanying on this journey! If there's a topic that you'd like to hear us cover in our coming year, please let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#47 - Guilty Pleasures

Court is in session and the Modern Musicology gang has been found GUILTY of liking some of the most un-hip and embarrassing stuff EVER! This is us confessing our Guilty Pleasures! We unrepentantly bask in our love of Shaun Cassidy, Donnie and Marie, The Spice Girls, The Bee Gees, The Monkees, Liberace, and even opera, plus a whole lot more. 
What about you? What are some of your favorite guilty pleasures that you'd like to confess? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#46 -Banned Songs

This week the Modern Musicology crew ignores what's good for society and celebrates banned songs! These are the tunes that are too sexual, too controversial, too inflammatory or too revolutionary to be heard on the radio or anywhere else! These subversive tracks include obvious and important things like "Fuck the Police" by NWA and "Cop Killer" by Body Count, but also things that seem incredibly innocuous now, like "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John. Find out what some of our favorites are!
What about you? What are some of your favorite banned songs? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#45 - Concert Memories

This week the Modern Musicology gang relives some favorite concert experiences -- from the good to the bad to the truly bizarre. Stephanie talks about touring with the Aquanettas, Alan tells the story of playing a show in a roller skating rink, Anthony saw Iron Maiden play soccer on stage, and Rob talks about his favorite soundcheck experience.
No Shetland ponies were harmed in the making of this episode. 
What about you? What are some of your favorite concert stories? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 
 
 

#44 - The Albums of 1992

This year we dip back in time to discuss the albums that celebrate 30th Annivesaries this year -- the albums of 1992! How can these be thirty years old??? We dig in deep with things like Dirt by Alice in Chains, Automatic for the People by REM, Henry's Dream by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Rage Against the Machine, Body Count, Check Your Head by the Beastie Boys, Rites of Passage by the Indigo Girls, Images and Words by Dream Theater, Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth, Erotica by Madonna and many more, plus OF COURSE we check in with what was going on that year with The Aquanettas! 
We'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite album (or albums) of 1992? Is there a good one that we missed mentioning? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#43 - The Songs of HALLOWEEN!

It's the Great Pumpkin, Modern Musicology! Yes, this is our Halloween special, where we talk about all the great music that's associated with the spookiest season of the year! We cover classics from rock, hip-hop, jazz, soul, goth, and metal. If you're wanting to put together a great Halloween playlist, we've got suggestions for you. 
00:00 - Introductions02:00 - Shout Outs (What We've Been Listening To)08:40 - THE SONGS OF HALLOWEEN
We'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite Halloween song? Is there a good one that we missed mentioning? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#42 - Great (and not so great) Collaborations!

This week the Modern Musicology gang celebrates some of the greatest musical collaborations of all time! What happens when two artists, two songwriters, an artist and a producer, or two bands come together to create something entirely new? The results are always amazing, right? Well, most of the time, but not always! We cover it all -- the good and the bad! 
00:30 - Introductions01:55 - Weekly Shoutouts (What We've Been Listening To)09:40 - COLLABORATIONS
We'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite collaboration? Is there a good one that we missed mentioning? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#41 - The Albums of 1977

1977 was a landmark year for a lot of reasons: Disco is in full swing, culminating in the release of Saturday Night Fever and the opening of Studio 54, but along with that we have punk rock making a huge global push, the release of one of the biggest selling albums in music history, one artist having to follow up the surprise hit of the previous year, and most significantly the death of a 50s icon weeks before a New Wave artist of the same name makes his debut. We discuss the enormous and lasting impact of 1977 and talk about artists like The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Clash, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Peter Frampton, Iggy Pop, Donna Summer, KISS, Styx, Rush, plus many more -- and of course there's no way you can talk about 1977 without mentioning Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. 
00:00 - Intros01:45 - Listener Feedback03:20 - Rob Reviews the Unity Tour (New Order and PSB) and Paisley Park Studios13:20 - THE ALBUMS OF 1977
What's your favorite release from 1977? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#40 - The Albums of 1972

This week the Modern Musicology gang is joined by guitarist / songwriter / solo artist BOB PERRY to talk about some of our favorite releases from the crazy year that was 1972! Some of the artists that get a mention are Bowie, Michael Jackson, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, The Eagles, King Crimson, The Osmonds, Alice Cooper, The Carpenters, Jefferson Airplane and many more. 
First we chat a bit with Bob to find out what's up to, and then we shout out what's been on our turntables and MP3 players this week. 
00:00 - Intros01:30 - Meet Bob Perry11:40 - What We've Been Listening To21:40 - THE ALBUMS OF 1972
What's your favorite release from 1972? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#39 - Woodstock ’99!

This week the Modern Musicology team takes a look at two documentaries about Woodstock '99: the two-hour film  Woodstock '99: Peace, Love and Rage (HBO 2021) and the three-part series Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 (Netflix 2022). Both tell a similar story but each one reveals different details. How did an event supposedly dedicated to peace go so wrong?
0:00:45 - Welcome0:01:40 - Shoutouts (What We've Been LIstening To)0:10:45 - Tributes to Anton Fier, Pharaoh Sanders and Ramsey Lewis0:14:20 - ad break0:14:45 - Woodstock '99
We'd love to hear from you, especially if you were at Woodstock '99 - we'd love to hear all about your experience. Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com and tell us your story!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/