Talking Albums is a series created by John McDonald, in which musicians tell us about themselves, their music and six special albums — from a go-to album to one that stands the test of time. Born during lockdown as a way to stay connected with local musician friends, the series has since grown into a video project featuring artists from everywhere.
Benton, the new-wave synth-pop project headed by Jonathan Hussey is the latest musician to be talking albums.Recent episodes:
Philippines funk-rock innovators Funkeestas
UK sonic shifter Ian de Quadros / Tiger Mendoza
Australian ambient guitarist Levi J. Burr
In collaboration with The Record Centre and Apt613, Talking Albums turns the spotlight on local Ottawa musicians :Kate Greenland
Double Experience
Kentucky
Subtrash
Peter McNestry
Naledi Sunstrum
If you’re a musician with at least one album release, you can be Talking Albums!
Radio veteran David Cavlovic presents Classical Muse — a two-hour curated selection of recordings from his extensive personal CD collection. Timeless music, meant to be heard and enjoyed. A cup of tea while listening is optional.Episode 25 : Mozart, Bloch, Rangström, Schoenberg, Bottesini
Episode 24 : Vivaldi, Enescu, Bergamo and Strauss
Episode 23 : Schubert, Beethoven, Stravinsky and Villa-Lobos
Episode 22 : Haydn, Eckhardt-Gramatté, Debussy, and Peterson
Episode 21 : Telemann, Copland, Ippolitov-Ivanov, and Janáček
Episode 20 : Jack Behrens and Alban Berg
Quiet + Calm is our most recent #discovermusic playlist
- take a deep breath and let go of the noise
Pauseland – August Three
Sea Oleena – Everyone with Eyes Closed
A Winged Victory for the Sullen – Minuet for a Cheap Piano
strangedream – smells like an unforgettable spirit
Umbre – Vines
Kid Koala – Fallaway (feat. Emiliana Torrini)Also:
Dreampop : an indie dreampop sampler
Elbows Up : jazz from Canada
Hands Together : an instrumental guitar album by Jeff Goldberg
Host Von Wichert and the legendary KOMODO DRAGON radio show. Four hours of wonderment!
talking albums on Surkeustalking albums on apt613the talking albums channel
During lockdown, I wondered what my musician friends were doing since they couldn't play live. And what music were they listening to?So I asked my friends and their replies became Talking Albums articles on apt613.ca.In a nutshell, Talking Albums is musicians, their music and special albums.If you are a musician with at least one album released and would like to tell more people about you and your music, consider doing an episode.You’ll video yourself on your phone / camera (in landscape) and :1) Introduce yourself and your music.
- where you’re based
- a short history
- something you’d want the viewer to know2) Speak about six albums
- what is it about the album that you especially like?
- why did you choose this?
- any special memories related to the album?The albums are:
- My go-to album
- The first album I bought
- A Sunday morning album
- An album more people should hear
- The last album I bought
- An album that stands the test of time3) Mention how you can be contacted (socials, website, bandcamp, etc)If you have the album that you’re talking about, feel free to show it. If you don’t, I’ll add the cover in the video.You can send the video and a photo of you / your band to:
[email protected].
You can use wetransfer or any method that you'd like.I’ll edit and post the final piece on the Talking Album YouTube channel. Ottawa musicians will be posted on the apt613 YouTube channel.Let me know if you have any questions.Thanks!
John McDonald
Here are two episodes to give you an idea what it looks like:
