{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/67be448f2dbc20e82c5f48e0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"David Gray's Spark Is Van Morrison's Astral Weeks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/1740522412662-21d3a557-ec19-4094-b3bc-d091472eaf67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🎙️ In this episode, host Adam sits down with singer-songwriter <strong>David Gray</strong> to explore his deep connection to Van Morrison’s iconic album <em>Astral Weeks</em>. From his first listen at university to his eventual obsession, David unpacks the album’s hypnotic power, poetic brilliance, and unique soundscapes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></h3><p>✅ How <em>Astral Weeks</em> shaped David Gray’s musical journey</p><p>✅ The poetic intensity and raw experimentation behind Van Morrison’s masterpiece</p><p>✅ Why <em>Astral Weeks</em> remains one of the most enigmatic and influential albums of all time</p><p>✅ The connection between Van Morrison’s songwriting and the Irish literary tradition</p><p><br></p><p>🔊 Whether you’re a longtime Van Morrison fan or new to <em>Astral Weeks</em>, this conversation offers fresh insights into one of the most celebrated albums in music history.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews"}