Episode 93 - Dan Barracuda

In this episode I’m joined by someone whose life is steeped in sound: musician and creative, Dan Barracuda. Dan is a passionate musician with a gift for peeling back the layers of music we thought we knew, offering illuminating breakdowns of classic songs that reveal their hidden textures and timeless beauty. He brings both heart and craft to his work, reminding us that music is not just entertainment, but a living language that speaks across generations. Together, we’ll step into that space where music becomes more than melody — where it becomes memory, meaning...magic. In our conversation we dig into music and share stories, discuss artists and albums and songs that influenced us, the physicality of music, and the incredible wonder of the human ear. This was a really special episode for me because it's the first time a guest has played music live on the show! I had a ton of fun talking with Dan. His enthusiasm is contagious. His passion is palpable. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! I strongly advise you to find Dan on Instagram @danbarracuda or on Spotify via the links below: Danzón Brothers: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EEnjayS533TLKuHxKayui?si=sQKwt-5ySveUVIXs9ywUhA Barracuda Sound (Spanish Guitar): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kh6kV95YvmhBPmbi2tIRU?si=6a4ak_NBQ9KLnLOL-tfCYA Dan Barracuda: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17oKlq2onDVkFWgD3VNxNe?si=2811e0e0fa454e84 A very incomplete list of the artists, albums and songs we spoke about in this episode: Isolated Vocals for Gimme Shelter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilGVDgZj5mA&list=RDilGVDgZj5mA&start_radio=1 Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys Time by Pink Floyd Enter Sandman by Metallica Nothing Else Matters by Metallica Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin Goin to California by Led Zeppelin Ramble On by Led Zeppelin Genesis Phil Collins Martha by Tom Waits Spanish Boots Of Leather by Bob Dylan Passenger by Deftones Rage Against the Machine The Beatles Dreams by Fleetwood Mac Schism by Tool Lateralus by Tool Astral Weeks by Van Morrison In Rainbows by Radiohead My Bloody Valentine The Jesus and Mary Chain