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  • 793. #793 John Carpenter, Favorite Film Scores & Opinions on Goat Girl & Madlib

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    John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes III. The hosts also share a few of their favorite film scores and review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Goat Girl, "The Crack," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "P.T.S.Tea," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "Badibaba," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Madlib, "The Call," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Road of the Lonely Ones," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Two for 2 - For Dilla," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet, Planet, 1976Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande, 1995John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017John Carpenter, "Skeleton," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Dimitri Tiomkin, "High Noon - Theme," Movie Memories: Music from the Greatest Films, Colosseum, 1995John Carpenter, "Dead Eyes," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Carl Stalling, "Powerhouse and Other Cuts from the Early 50's," The Carl Stalling Project - Music From Warner Bros. Cartoons 1936-1958, Rhino, 1990Bobby Womack & Peace, "Across 110th Street," Across 110th Street Soundtrack, United Artists, 1972Goblin, "Zombi," Zombi (Dawn Of The Dead) Original Sound, Cinevox, 1978Ennio Morricone, "Armonica," Once Upon a Time in the West, RCA, 1972The Wheel Workers, "S.O.S.," S.O.S. (Single), Steven Higginbotham, 2020

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  • Bonus podcast 11: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick

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    Greg plays his favorite song by a son of a famous father. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
  • 792. #792 The Zappa Show, Feat. Director Alex Winter; Opinions on Viagra Boys

    50:42||Ep. 792
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the life and career of Frank Zappa with actor and documentarian Alex Winter, director of ZAPPA. They also review the new album by Viagra Boys. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Frank Zappa, "Peaches en Regalia," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969Viagra Boys, "I Feel Alive," Welfare Jazz, Year0001, 2021Viagra Boys, "Ain't Nice," Welfare Jazz, Year0002, 2021Viagra Boys, "Into the Sun," Welfare Jazz, Year0003, 2021Viagra Boys, "Creatures," Welfare Jazz, Year0004, 2021Viagra Boys, "In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Amy Taylor)," Welfare Jazz, Year0005, 2021Frank Zappa, "Valley Girl (feat. Moon Zappa)," Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, Barking Pumpkin, 1982Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, "Camarillo Brillo," Over-Nite Sensation, DiscReet, 1973Frank Zappa, "Willie the Pimp," Hot Rats, Bizarre, 1969Frank Zappa and Ensemble Modern, "Dog Breath Variations," The Yellow Shark, Barking Pumpkin, 1993Edgard Varèse, "Poème électronique," Music of Edgard Varèse, Columbia, 1960The Mothers of Invention, "Trouble Every Day," Freak Out, Verve, 1966Frank Zappa, "The Black Page, No. 2 (Live)," Baby Snakes, Barking Pumpkin, 1983The Mothers of Invention, "Didja Get Any Onya," Weasels Rip My Flesh, Bizarre, 1970John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme," Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979 
  • Bonus podcast 10: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

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    Jim adds an obscure synth track to the desert island jukebox.
  • 791. #791 The Evolution of Taylor Swift; Phil Spector, Jazmine Sullivan & Sylvain Sylvain

    50:13||Ep. 791
    Two of the best selling albums of 2020 were from Taylor Swift. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music critic Kristin Stahlke about Swift's remarkable year and what led to it. They also review a new album from singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, bid farewell to New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain and discuss Phil Spector. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Taylor Swift, "dorothea," evermore, Republic, 2020The Ronettes, "Be My Baby," (Single), Phillies, 1963Darlene Love, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," (Live on Late Night with David Letterman), Unreleased, 1986Ike and Tina Turner, "River Deep - Mountain High," River Deep - Mountain High, London, 1966New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973David Johansen, "Frenchette," David Johansen, Columbia, 1978Jazmine Sullivan, "Lost One," Heaux Tales, RCA, 2021Jazmine Sullivan, "Pick Up Your Feelings," Heaux Tales, RCA, 2021Jazmine Sullivan, "Antoinette's Tale," Heaux Tales, RCA, 2021Jazmine Sullivan, "The Other Side," Heaux Tales, RCA, 2021Taylor Swift, "champagne problems," evermore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "this is me trying," folklore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "the 1," folklore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "willow," evermore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "exile (feat. Bon Iver)," folklore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "closure," evermore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things," reputation, Big Machine, 2017Taylor Swift, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," Red, Big Machine, 2012Taylor Swift, "no body, no crime (feat. HAIM)," evermore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "august," folklore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "marjorie," evermore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "mirrorball," folklore, Republic, 2020Taylor Swift, "gold rush," evermore, Republic, 2020Frank Zappa, "Peaches en Regalia," Hot Rats, Reprise, 1969  
  • Bonus podcast 9: Jim's Desert Island Jukebox pick

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    Jim adds a song to the desert island jukebox after watching Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix.Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Comment on the show: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/
  • 790. #790 Songs About Mistakes, Opinions on Paul McCartney & Steve Earle

    50:41||Ep. 790
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about mistakes. They also review new albums from Paul McCartney and Steve Earle. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Buzzcocks, "Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn't've)," Love Bites, United Artists, 1978Paul McCartney, "Long Tailed Winter Bird," McCartney III, Capitol, 2020Paul McCartney, "Find My Way," McCartney III, Capitol, 2020Paul McCartney, "Lavatory Lil," McCartney III, Capitol, 2020Paul McCartney, "Deep Deep Feeling," McCartney III, Capitol, 2020Paul McCartney, "Winter Bird/ When Winter Comes," McCartney III, Capitol, 2020Steve Earle, "They Killed John Henry," J.T., New West, 2021Steve Earle, "Harlem River Blues," J.T., New West, 2021Steve Earle, "Last Words," J.T., New West, 2021Justin Townes Earle, "Mama's Eyes," Midnight at the Movies, Bloodshot, 2009Rolling Stones, "Angie," Goats Head Soup, Rolling Stones, 1973Tyrone Davis, "Turn Back the Hands of Time," Turn Back the Hands of Time, Dakar, 1970ABBA, "SOS," ABBA, Polar Music, 1975Rihanna, "Same Ol' Mistakes," ANTI, Westbury Road and Roc Nation, 2016Eugene McDaniels, "The Parasite (For Buffy)," Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse, Atlantic, 1971Quincy Jones, "Just Once," The Dude, A&M, 1981Hüsker Dü, "I Apologize," New Day Rising, SST, 1985Violent Femmes, "Add It Up," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983Tricky, "Past Mistake," Knowle West Boy, Domino, 2008Taylor Swift, "Willow," Evermore, Republic, 2020