Talking Albums is a series created by John McDonald, where musicians share six albums that shaped their lives and creative journeys — from first records to timeless favourites. Born during lockdown as a way to stay connected through music, the series has since grown into a video project featuring artists from everywhere.
Talking Albums, in collaboration with The Record Centre and Apt613, turns the spotlight on Ottawa-region musicians.You’ll find their stories and sounds on Apt613’s YouTube channel, celebrating local talent, community, and the music that brings us together.
musicians will be focused on Talking Albums episodes thanks to a collaboration with The Record Centre and Apt613. The episodes will appear on the apt613 YouTube channel.The initial episode features Naledi Sunstrum of OK Naledi.
Are you an Ottawa-area musician wanting to do a Talking Albums episode?
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UK sonic shifter Ian de Quadros aka Tiger Mendoza and Australian ambient guitarist Levi J. Burr are the latest musicians talking albums on the Talking Albums YouTube channel.Talking Albums with John McDonald : musicians, their music and favourite albums
Radio veteran David Cavlovic presents Classical Muse - recordings from his vast personal CD collection. Music that is meant to be heard and enjoyed. A cup of tea while you listen is optional.Episode 19 : The music of Busoni, Respighi, Weinzweig and Tchaikovsky
Host Von Wichert and the legendary KOMODO DRAGON radio show. Four hours of wonderment!
Quiet + Calm is our most recent #discovermusic playlist.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)
In a nutshell, Talking Albums is musicians, their music and special albums.I started it during lockdown as I wondered what my musician friends were doing since they couldn't play live. And what music were they listening to?These Talking Albums articles appeared on apt613.ca.Now, I'm collaborating with apt613 again, as well as The Record Centre. Talking Albums episodes by Ottawa area musicians (individuals or bands) will be posted on the apt613 YouTube channel.If you'd 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 know
- future plans2) 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?- 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 / the band to [email protected]. You can use wetransfer or any method that you'd like.I’ll edit the final piece. And if you’d like some of your music included in the video, please send me a song to use.Let me know if you have any questions. Oh, and can we agree no swearing?Thanks!
John
Here are two episodes to give you an idea what it looks like:
