Rachel Rosenman joins me in a discussion about her musical upbringing, doctoral studies, some of her favorite artists, and some of our favorite "novelty" songs. We touch on:

• Seattle and its musical heritage
• Rachel's family and musical background
• Rachel's doctoral work in turn-of-the-20th-century French music
• "Art music" vs. "Popular" music
• Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Cocteau Twins
• Mort Garson's "Plantasia"
• Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant Massacree"
• "Birdhouse In Your Soul" by They Might Be Giants
• "Generic Up-Tempo Folk Song" by The Limeliters
• "Paul Cézanne" by Five Chinese Brothers