We delve into a pivotal moment in Jack's artistic journey, marked by a daring decision in 2018 to transform a manageable fraction of his vast collection of lyrics and melodies into a tangible musical legacy. This endeavor, fueled by a yearning to bring his creative visions to life, almost faced a halt due to a life-threatening heart attack. Fortunately after he recovered, he and Steve were able to put together a remarkable assembly of talent in Burbank, California, where eight session musicians and five singers, amidst a flurry of cameras, breathed life into Leyton's compositions. The session culminated in 'The Clearlake Sessions,' an album that notably features the showstopping vocal group The Satin Dollz on 'Sparky’s Burgers' — a spirited homage to the 1940s-50s era, echoing the essence of The Andrews Sisters.
Jack and Steve note the difficulty inherent in bringing musical visions to life when one relies on others for expression — a reality Jack faces, being a lyricist without the ability to play an instrument, and Steve shares about how he only recently overcame his difficulty expressing himself through lyrics. On the importance of writing, Jack discovered a vital avenue for expression in poetry circles. Reflecting on the fundamental drive that propels their artistic pursuits, Jack encapsulates this shared sentiment with poignant clarity: “We do this because we can’t not write.”
Guest Jack T. Leyton
Website: http://www.jaxsongs.com/
The Clearlake Sessions https://jaxsongs.bandcamp.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoundtrackofmydreams
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Richard Widmark - Wikipedia link
Chris Elchico - episode 9 link, Boston Symphony members link
The Satin Dollz - Official website
The Andrews Sisters - Wikipedia link
Alan Kaplan trombonist - Official website
Bob’s Big Boy - history
The Draft and Vietnam - myretrospect.com
Borders Books, Thousand Oaks - Conejo Valley Guide link
David Allen Foster poet - Official website
Mike Frankovich, producer - Wikipedia link
John Ford - IMDB link
Winning (racing movie with Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner) - IMDB link
Runaway Production - Wikipedia link
“We Were Once” music video - YouTube link
“Longings” music video - YouTube link
Budapest, Hungary - Wikipedia link
The Realms of Mindrin board game - Kickstarter link
Demotivational Posters (despair.com)
The “Gore” Point, impact barriers - Wikipedia link
PBS | FRONTLINE: The Power Of Big Oil - pbs.org
Jim Jeffrey - Official website
Greenpeace - greenpeace.org/usa
The Last Generation on Earth music video - earthsongs.world
“Gateway of Heartache” song - Apple Music
Episode Creditshttps://www.vrindamedialab.com/ - Directed by Steven Leavitt
Editorial support by Sam Levine
About the HostPersonal website and music portfolio - StevenLeavitt.com
Music and media production company, creative consulting - I Create Sound
All songs and poetry used courtesy of Jack T. Leyton and Solemint Publishing
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The Kindness Warriors – Anthony Kauka Stanley (Kala Ukulele Artist) Ep. 36
Hard Left – Jeff Serafine (former A&R rep) Ep. 35
Monstrous, a poem – Rebecca Boatwright (writer)
Painting Your Dreams – Della Burford (painter) Ep. 33
Artists and Healers – Clare Hedin (Sound Healer) Ep. 32
Unintended Hiatus – Steven Leavitt (Host)
Hold Space, a poem – Gray Emery Grove (Artist/Poet)
Open HeART – Linda Riber (visual artist)
Friends Like Family – Spiro Razatos (Action Director, Fast and Furious franchise) Ep. 29
The Mirror – Steven Leavitt (reverse-interview with Adam Sears) Ep. 28
Blaze Your Own Trail – Kt McBratney (co-founder) Ep.27
A Literal Pain in the Ass - Elizabeth Makous (Pelvic-Floor Physical Therapist) Ep.26
BONUS! Ensoulment – Stephen Bau (with Veronica Anderson)
Someone Else’s Dream – Talyn Edelson (Stuntwoman) Ep. 25
Honor and Glory, a poem – Jack T Leyton (Poet)
A Beginner’s Mind – Marlene Hutchinson (Guitar Teacher) Ep. 24
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