{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b481b3938ea900117c14ee/6682a644b4551f12f4a3ea4d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Aural Mess Episode 24 with guest Alex Sciarra","description":"<p>In this episode, Chad and Alex discuss the cult classic movie Xanadu and its soundtrack. Alex, who had never seen the movie before, describes it as a fever dream with unexpected plot twists and stunning visuals. Chad, who saw the movie as a child, reminisces about his crush on Olivia Newton-John and the nostalgia he feels when watching the film. The soundtrack, featuring songs by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Olivia Newton-John, is a standout aspect of the film, blending pop, rock, and disco.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Xanadu filming locations</p><p><a href=\"https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/xanadu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/xanadu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Going Back To Xanadu</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM</a></p><p><br></p><p>Xanadu: Rethinking a misunderstood masterpiece</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201214-xanadu-rethinking-a-misunderstood-masterpiece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201214-xanadu-rethinking-a-misunderstood-masterpiece</a></p><p><br></p><p>Xanadu Preservation Society</p><p><a href=\"https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Juliana Hatfield: “I’m Alive” on Bandcamp</p><p><a href=\"https://julianahatfield.bandcamp.com/album/im-alive-b-w-when-i-was-a-boy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://julianahatfield.bandcamp.com/album/im-alive-b-w-when-i-was-a-boy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Episode 24 playlist (Spotify)</p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EiCoCMaYZ42vxqaT3P3QJ?si=ad35d337fa0c4a6b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EiCoCMaYZ42vxqaT3P3QJ?si=ad35d337fa0c4a6b</a></p><p><br></p><p>Episode 24 playlist (YouTube)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb49fLCow8v43WPVxNBkrtBG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb49fLCow8v43WPVxNBkrtBG</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>NEWSLETTER:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://auralmess.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://auralmess.substack.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MERCH:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ME:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmess</a></p><p>Twitter/X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/auralmess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/auralmess</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://auralmess.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://auralmess.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>05:07 Discussion of the movie</p><p>30:55 The Xanadu soundtrack</p><p>1:03:10 ONJ and ELO cover albums</p><p>1:08:00 Wrap-up</p>","author_name":"Chad Sutton"}