All You Ever Think About Is Sparks
Music:Music Commentary
It's been a while. What can I say? This is maybe *the best* if not just one of the best of the Mael brothers' albums.
I had a great conversation with Monte Mallin on the second half, and you'll be hearing more of Monte in the near future.
Giorgio Moroder helped Ron and Russ completely rethink their musical approach, and it shows here, in spades.
I do spend a good chunk of time near the beginning analyzing how modular synthesis works, so caveat auditor.
You can reach me (Christian) at podcastparks@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter (which I never use): @ChristianHuey
Monte Mallin's podcast is called "So Important!" Check it out!: https://soimportant.podbean.com/
Some sources for today's episode:
https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/08/sparks-no-1-in-heaven/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/rz77j6/how-we-made-giorgio-moroder-on-i-feel-love
https://madelinex.com/2018/03/23/sparks-this-aint-no-disco/
https://cherryaudio.com/news/the-syndrum-saga
http://www.planetoftunes.com/synthesis/subtractive-synthesis.php
https://www.synthmuseum.com/moog/moomod.html
https://www.sparks-onefortheages.com
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Episode 42: Telex - Sex (1981-1982) part two
Episode 41: Telex - Sex (1981) part one
Episode 40: Interview with Thom Chiki
Episode 39: Interview With Timothy Hall
Episode 38: Angst In My Pants part four (1982)
Episode 37: Angst In My Pants part three (1982)
Episode 36: Angst In My Pants part two (1982)
Episode 35: Angst in my Pants part one (1982)
Episode 34: ’Latte’ Listening Party part two
Episode 33: ’Latte’ Listening Party part one
Episode 32: The Paul Barrett Interview
Episode 31: Whomp That Sucker part two (1981)
Episode 30: Interview with Jim Goodwin
Episode 29: Whomp That Sucker part one (1980-1981)
Episode 28: Terminal Jive (1979-1980)
Episode 27: Noel: Is There More to Life Than Dancing? (1979)
Episode 26: Number One in Heaven part 2 (1979)
Episode 24: Interview with David Kendrick
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