137. Laura Harris Discusses Bruce Haack, The Electric Lucifer

Send us Fan MailEx Hex drummer Laura Harris makes her return to YMAAA to talk about Canadian electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack and his album, The Electric Lucifer.  Laura shares why this album holds a special place for her, discusses her favorite tracks from the album and explores how it relates to her general fascination with synthesizers. She also talks about the recent Ex Hex tour and what’s happening with her other bands, Ecstatic International and The Owners.Note: This episode was recorded at the lesson and rehearsal space where Laura works, and about an hour in, you can hear drumming in the background (presumably from someone’s lesson).Take lessons with Laura! You can book sessions through the 7 Drum City website (https://www.7drumcity.com/laura-harris-bio.html) or by contacting her directly by email at [email protected], be sure to follow each of Laura’s bands on Instagram!Ex Hex: @exhexbandEcstatic International: @ecstatic_internationalThe Owners: @the.owners.band1:24 Laura joins the show2:40 Was Bruce Haack the Father of Techno?4:17 The Electric Lucifer marks Haack’s transition away from music for children7:10 Haack made some interesting appearances on TV8:28 Laura provides some background information on Haack15:30 Some music and TV shows made for kids are pretty scary19:57 Children play a key role in the story told in The Electric Lucifer23:11 How did The Electric Lucifer get released on a major label?26:55 Laura finds the disjointedness of the album’s music appealing30:12 It’s a strange album, but it has some jams31:09 Laura explains why she chose The Electric Lucifer36:33 Laura identifies one of her favorite tracks from the album41:12 Laura addresses the psychedelic aspects of the album46:40 Laura and Al break down the song “War”51:42 Laura discusses “Song Of The Death Machine” and her rescue parrots58:34 Laura and Al get into a Genesis discussion…and relate it back to Laura’s fascination with Bruce Haack and synthesizers1:04:03 Laura summarizes what’s great about the album1:07:10 Laura talks about the recent Ex Hex shows1:10:45 Laura updates us on what’s next for Ecstatic International and The OwnersOutro is from “Corridor” by Ecstatic International.Support the show