{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/64528cb856fd69001134feb8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dominic Miller","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1683131266074-ae0de7e0e3e99c45dbda4f6107ebf16f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On guitarist <strong>Dominic Miller</strong>, a musician unique in his ability to fit in and contribute as a sideman, but also to step up as a band leader.</p><p><br></p><p>Dominic may be best known as guitarist — and in his own words, “Lieutenant” — for <strong>Sting</strong>, a position he has filled for over 30 years, but he has been creating his own diverse body of work for many decades as well.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Dominic joined Spotlight On to talk about his latest release on <strong>ECM Records</strong>, <em>Vagabond</em>, an instrumental album rich in narrative — and subtle taste. In addition to exploring the new album, we also get great insight into how Dominic’s work as a solo artist and session musician contributes to his work with Sting and more about his aspirations and aims as an artist. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://songwhip.com/dominic-miller/vagabond\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to Dominic Miller's ECM Records album <em>Vagabond</em></a></li><li>Check out <a href=\"https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/vagabond-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the poem by John Masefiled</a>, from which <em>Vagabond</em> takes its name</li><li><a href=\"https://jazzguitartoday.com/2023/05/the-musical-dna-of-dominic-miller/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Musical DNA Of Dominic Miller</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/magazine/story/2023/05/02/dominic-miller-if-i-didnt-make-solo-albums-i-wouldnt-be-useful-to-sting/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“If I didn’t make solo albums, I wouldn’t be useful to Sting.”</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href=\"https://dominicmiller.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dominic Miller</a>, <em>Spotlight On</em> host <a href=\"https://www.lawrenceperyer.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence Peryer</a> or visit <a href=\"https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the podcast’s website</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Did you enjoy this episode?</strong> Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>• Subscribe!</strong> Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.</p><p>•&nbsp;<strong>Looking for more?</strong> Visit <a href=\"https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spotlightonpodcast.com</a> for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}