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
Episode 23: Introducing Sparks part 2 (1977-1978)
Episode 22: Interview with Sal Maida
Episode 21: Introducing Sparks part one (1977)
Episode 20: Martin Gordon returns!
Interview with Peter Gordon (NOT SPARKS-RELATED)
Episode 19: Interview with Hilly Michaels
Episode 18: Big Beat (1976) part two
Episode 17: Big Beat (1976) part one
Episode 16: Indiscreet part 2 (1975-1976)
Episode 15: Interview with Dave Thompson
SPECIAL EPISODE: What We Do Is What We Do, Episode 01: Dario Western and naturism
Episode 14: Indiscreet (1975) part one
Episode 13: Pini Schatz interview
Episode 12: Propaganda (1974) part 2
Episode 11: Interview with Martin Gordon
Episode 10: Propaganda (1974) part 1
Episode 9: Kimono My House (1974) part 2
Episode 8: Kimono My House (1974) part 1 + Monte Mallin
Episode 4 redux: Halfnelson/Sparks listening party + other stuff
Episode 7: Putting together the UK band (1973) + Interview with James Lowe
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