Perfectly Good Podcast = Exploring the Journey of John Hiatt: An In-Depth Interview with Filmmaker Bram Van Splunteren

In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by renowned Dutch filmmaker Bram Van Splunteren. They dive into Bram’s illustrious career, from his beginnings as a music journalist to creating acclaimed music documentaries, including one on John Hiatt. Bram shares memorable experiences, such as interviewing Buddy Killen and capturing the songwriting process at Tree Music. They also discuss the unique connection between John Hiatt and Dutch audiences, as well as the challenges and successes of making music documentaries in the 80s and 90s. Don't miss this nostalgic and insightful conversation filled with stories and music history! 00:00 Introduction to the Perfectly Good Podcast 00:56 Meet the Guest: A Filmmaker's Journey 03:08 Musical Roots and Early Influences 05:59 The Path to Filmmaking 09:41 Creating Iconic Music Documentaries 14:40 Discovering John Hyatt 26:35 Memories of John and Musical Moments 26:42 Exploring the Office Building 27:08 Songwriter Encounters and Basement Discoveries 28:01 Filmmaking Reflections and Audience Reactions 29:37 Country Music and Personal Connections 32:56 John's Interviews and Improvisations 37:08 Dutch Connection and Documentary Reception 40:15 Challenges in Releasing the Documentary 43:41 Final Thoughts and Future Projects vimeo.com/203121417?&login=true https://bramvansplunteren.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices