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February 27, 2012
A Conversation with Chris Lord-Alge – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: Chris, what brought you to the Grammys this year? Chris Lord-Alge: Well, the most important thing as a Grammy winner is to come and support the troops. (laughs) I have to come and support all of the guys that are making the Grammys happen — all of the sound engineers, producers, every guy […]
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February 27, 2012
A Conversation with Frank Filipetti – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: Frank, this interview is also being broadcast over a solar powered radio station, and I hear you’ve recently taken steps toward using more solar energy in your work, right? Frank Filipetti: Well, I took my studio that was in Manhattan and moved it into my home — it was originally called Right Track […]
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February 27, 2012
Chris Lord-Alge – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Chris Lord-Alge: You’re only as good as your last song, so keep writing. It’s the simplest truth. It’s all about the song. The production technique has something to do with it to, but it’s mostly the song. If you keep writing, you’re going to hit […]
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February 27, 2012
Frank Filipetti – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: Do you feel that there is any value in taking the time to nurture new artists these days like in the old days? Frank Filipetti: Well, look at who’s selling. You’ve got U2, The Eagles, Paul McCartney. All of these bands are selling just as well as the new artists and they’ve been […]
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February 27, 2012
Jack DeJohnette – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: John, what advice might you have for a new artist? Jack DeJohnette: Being a musician today is different than it was 20, 30 years ago. One has to work hard to develop excellence in their field and also, one has to learn how to navigate the internet and be an entrepreneur, and try […]
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February 27, 2012
A Conversation with Jack DeJohnette – HuffPost 2.27.12
Mike Ragogna: Jack, you’ve got a new album, Sound Travels, which comes off like a collection of tone poems, all having different identities. Let’s start with “Salsa for Luisito.” What was the inspiration for that song? Jack DeJohnette: Well, I love Afro-bouncing music. I love playing with percussionists, which, in Luisito Quintero’s case, is Venezuela. But […]
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February 24, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Amy Ray by Mike
Amy Ray – HuffPost 2.24.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? Amy Ray: Oh God, it’s such a big world right now for artists. There are as many possibilities as you can have time for, getting your music out there with the internet, and Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, and everything that you have, there is a way […]
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February 24, 2012
A Conversation with Amy Ray – HuffPost 2.24.12
Mike Ragogna: Amy Ray, we are very happy to have you here, thanks for your time. Amy Ray: Happy to be here! MR: Lung Of Love? AR: Yeah? MR: What’s behind that title and song? AR: The title I got from the song that’s on the record Lung Of Love. It encompassed the song for me because […]
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