Bonefish

This week we chat about David Byrne and Brian Eno's collaborative album, the pioneering My Life in the Bush of Ghosts which mixes world-music inspired live instrumentation with found sounds and samples. We also talk about musical appropriation, Bill Nye the Science Guy, other sample-heavy albums, the documentary Koyaanisqatsi and the new Darkside album. 

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We chat with Brian Weitz aka Geologist about his new record A Shaw Deal, and how it aligns with his philosophy of channeling preexisting matter. We also touch on modular synthesis, his upcoming hurdy gurdy record(!), his moonlight/modular collab Sirens, his contributions to Panda Bear's Sinister Grift, and some of his favorite scuba experiences.

What's your favorite cut from A Shaw Deal?

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Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode of our deep dive on Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper! 

Christian and Justin journey through Noah’s maximal fourth solo album. We talk power-clashing, breakbeats, synth mayhem, Rihanna shoutouts, multiple noahs, death and rebirth, going crooner mode, and how this era was the capstone to Panda Bear’s imperial run. Also, we offer some listening recommendations with another edition of Bonefish Recs.

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The Expanding Universe by Laurie Spiegel
Bardo for Pablo by Pablo's Eye

Join us as we drift off to Brian Eno’s blockbuster space ambient masterpiece APOLLO.  We also talk about the amazing documentary the music was originally written for, For All Mankind, and trip out about space, bro. Also discussed: Justin's review of Panda Bear's recent show in Chicago, Ellicott Hooligan, classic space records, and another installment of Bonefish Recs.

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This week we dive in to one of the most misunderstood albums in the AnCo universe, Avey Tare and Kría Brekkan's collaborative debut, the Lynch-inspired backwards freak folk offering Pullhair Rubeye. Christian and Justin discuss both original and un-reversed versions of the record, and speculate on why it was met with such disdain upon release.

Thoughts on this unique album? Do prefer the forwards or backwards version?

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The bonefish boys kick off a new era by diving deep on Brian Eno's seminal proto-ambient album Discreet Music, which turns 50 this year—though it sure doesn't sound like it. There's also a chat about the new generative Eno doc made by Oddsac producer Gary Hustwit, as well as some good ol' bonefish rec's.

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Christian and Justin travel back 20 years to relive a Feels-era Animal Collective show in Kentucky. Performed one month after recording that album, this show captures the band in a rarified state—exploratory, raw, tour-tight, transitioning seamlessly from song to song and on the verge of greatness.

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The bonefish boys each share five of their favorite "outsider" releases of the year (10:10). They also chat about year-end list culture, Spotify wrapped, some honorable mentions, and more.

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We go deep on perhaps the most controversial Animal Collective album, Danse Manatee. A product of the band's burgeoning live act, Danse was made by the same trio that created Merriweather Post Pavilion and Painting With. Beloved by some, reviled by others, this record set the tone for the group's modus operandi going forward, one characterized by experimentation, collaboration, and the relentless desire to create.

Also discussed: Geologist's newly announced solo album, the end of Pitchfork Fest, and of course, Bonefish Rec's.

Where does Danse rank for you? What's your favorite track?

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We're joined by superhero drummer and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Hyman (11:25) to discuss his time playing with Animal Collective, Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks, Ponytail, Boredoms, Dan Deacon, and also his solo music. 

Christian and Justin also look back on the 10th anniversary of Enter the Slasher House, the power trio record Jeremy recorded with Avey Tare and Angel Deradoorian. 

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