Chasing Sound

The Kraken Quartet met in college percussion ensemble. They decided to form a quartet and start making music together then, and now they have their first record. It's called Seperate Migrate. Three of the members came by the studio to talk about their musical journey, and how they made the record with a little help from their friends. We also talk about running marimba and vibraphone through effects pedals. What? Track Listing:  Before the talk - 'Mel's Bells' Sean Harvey percussion, Taylor Eddinger percussion, Andrew Noble Bass, Kirk Duval guitar After the Talk: 'Chance the Dog [the song]' from the Kraken Quartet's first record Separate Migrate

Joshua Thomson is a saxophone player from Detroit, MI who currently works in Austin, TX. He is involved with many projects including Atlas Maior, Micah Shalom & The Babylonians, Indimaj, Cilantro Boombox, and the Boombox Brass. Andrew met him through Roberto Riggio's World Jazz Fusion jam, and has played with him in the Go Organic Orchestra recently. They play some out there jams influenced by Indian and Middle Eastern music. They talk about making it as a gigging musician, Josh's experience of being a minority in High School, and experiencing and synthesizing the music of other cultures. Track Listing: Before the Talk: 'Compliance Dismissal' Andrew Noble - Violin & Loops, Joshua Thomson - Alto Sax, Kirk Duval-  Guitar After the Talk: 'Request Hearing' Andrew Noble - Violin, Joshua Thomson - Alto Sax, Kirk Duval - Guitar Loops; 'Sometimes Not Always' Josh Thomson Alto Sax, Sari Adoni - Oud and the musicians of Indimaj

David Sheingold is a singer songwriter based in Boulder "Million dollar views" Colorado. He was in Austin to play a SXSW showcase at the Lemon Lounge with Andrew. They recorded the podcast as part of their practice. We learn about David's lifelong relationship to music, and his late realization that he had a voice and could make a record. Then he went on a 40 day house concert tour with Ken Stringfellow from REM. Andrew met him while he was on tour with Sam Rae Sidwell and they had an epic jam. What goes up must come down though, and we take some time to talk about the other side of being a working musician, being mostly unemployed, and in Portland. Track Listing: Before the talk - 'San Marie' by David Sheingold, After the talk - 'Depressing Break Up Song' by David Sheingold, Andrew noble - violin.

Caroline Reese and Andrew met at a gig at the Pour Hause in New Braunfels. He helped her with the sound board, they jammed, they slayed at tips, and then they met the next day to make a podcast and jam some more. She had an afternoon to kill before resuming her tour. They talked about her very famous neighbor, being in bands, touring, writing songs, and their shared love of Anthro. She's got a new record, Tenderfoot, and she wants to write and record the next one in Montana, a home for cowboy culture. Check it out! Track Listing: Before the Talk - 'Slow Code' by Caroline Reese After the Talk: 'Ease My Mind' and 'On the Highway' both by Caroline Reese

Adam Rudolph is the Conductor, and Composer of the Go Organic Orchestra, which has ensembles in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, and all over Europe. Adam's earliest music experiences are of the South Side of Chicago in the 50's and 60's where he heard many of the greats of American Jazz and Blues including the Modern Jazz Quartet. He started learning Tabla at age 16. He traveled to Ghana in 1977 and shortly thereafter founded the Mandingo Griot Society an Early African/American Fusion ensemble. He also collaborated with Don Cherry, of the Organic Music Theater, and Yusef Lateef. The Go Organic Orchestra attempts to make real magic by allowing the players to participate in spontaneous composition that is held together by previously agreed upon pitch and rhythm material. As conductor, Adam decides when the music will change, while allowing the players the ability to decide what the change will sound like. Please enjoy this thoughtful conversation with a person who has decades of musical experience. Track Listing: Before the Talk - 'Nascence' Go Organic Orchestra After the Talk - 'Dawn Redwoods' Go Organic Orchestra

Mo Ha Dev is an Avant-Guard Guitarist from Texas. He's the composer behind the Stop Motion Orchestra. His inspirations include 70's prog rock, 'Rock in Opposition', Metal, and his father's deep connection to the Indian Classical Music tradition. We talk about his inspirations, building the band, and Kirk and Mo's mutual appreciation for all things metal. Especially Death Metal. The Jams were very successful, and Mo had a good time playing through Kirk's rig. Track Listing: Before the talk: D minor Jam After the talk: Optimistic Jam in E Major Mo Ha Dev - Electric Guitar, Kirk Duval - Electric Bass, Andrew Noble - Electrified Violin

Andrew Noble, Michael Brown, and Kirk Duval

Indrajit Banerjee is a sitar player from Kolkota, India.  Andrew went to his house in Austin to interview and play with him. We discuss his very rich musical upbringing, his special instrument, how it is amplified and the effects pedals he uses to take his sound into the 21st century. He plays in Atash and has his own group Sitarji.  Track Listing After the talk: 'Saraswati Rides a Swan' Indrajit Banerjee - Sitar, Andrew Noble - Violin

In response to the Trump administrations bigoted, and perhaps illegal, Muslim Travel Ban Andrew and Kirk take some time to discuss the immigrant musicians experience in America. Andrew decided to take a moment to research the NBC orchestra as conducted by Arturo Toscanini, which was composed of many musicians who were fleeing the fascism and bigotry of Europe in the early 20th century. Andrew can trace his viola lineage back to a member of that orchestra, William Primrose, through Donald McInnes and Roger Myers. There are many stories of immigrant musicians of all lands and faiths in America, so we don't have time for all. The guys of course talk about their gigs, and their new gear. Track Listing Before the Talk: 'Boundary Crossing' Andrew Noble Violin, Kirk Duval Guitar

Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas, and Cliff Littlefield of The Pink Dust joined us for our very first phone interview. We were nervous about the quality level of recording a cell phone, but the results were surprisingly charming. Roy, of Mutemath fame, and Cliff have an extended body of musical knowledge that we eagerly tapped. They are promoting their new album, Night Vices, that drops February 4. Independent music critics love reference points in music that is utterly contemporary. The Pink Dust have those to offer in spades. Track Listing: Before the talk: "Phone Fun" Andrew Noble Whistle and Kirk Duval Guitar. After the Talk: 'Night Vices' and 'Open Your Eyes' by The Pink Dust