Sparklehorse - Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot (1995)

Send us Fan MailMike Errico joins Jeff and Matt to discuss Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot, the 1995 debut album by Sparklehorse, the banner which the late Mark Linkous used to bring his music into the world.Nearly 30 years after the record first hit the shelves, it remains an extremely compelling listen. We enjoyed having the chance to revisit the album with Mike. It proved to be the catalyst for a number of interesting discussions. Visit Mike at his website, where you'll find details on his new book, which we also talk about.Join our Record Club for additional content related to all of our episodes, including this one. We appreciate your support!Show NotesCleveland memoriesThe Twinemen and MorphineDana Colley “The guy who played two saxophones at the same time.”Morphine - ‘Sharks”Morphine in Cleveland Meeting Mark Sandman at a dinerThe History of Bones: A Memoir by John Lurie The threads that connect our favorite musiciansWarren ZevonMike’s experiences touring with Warren ZevonRunning into Steve Buscemi at a Tom Waits show in Columbus, OhioPlaying Woodstock ‘99Almost getting beaten up as the opening act for a concertOpening for Art GarfunkelAmerica - Crying in My Sleep (not written by Art, but written by Jimmy Webb and recorded by Art)  Art Garfunkel - The Singer (I called it “The Songwriter.” Dammit, Jeff wins again!) Richard Marx, Night Ranger and Kevin CroninMike’s bookBig questions about songwritingThe similarities between songwriters and astrophysicists Twitter rage caused by MartiansThe allure of a chorusThe movie Contact and why it’s Mike’s favorite sci-fi film, but why it’s also a horrible movie.Giving prospective songwriters a map that doesn’t existJeff Giles 2011 interview with Mike Errico Pancakes and the importance of milkThe Wallflowers - Bringing Down the HorseBattling self-esteem issues with a projectStudents walking the alternate pathBattling against the urge to quit.George SaundersTrusting the universe and being open to taking a different pathMike’s path to SparklehorseAnalyzing the sound of SparklehorseContemporaries of SparklehorseWhat was it like submitting this album to Capitol Records?Alessandro Nivola and the movie Laurel Canyon, which uses two of Mark Linkous’s songs from SparklehorseMark’s vision for his songs, “Every song is a different planet.”Mark Linkous interview by Chip MidnightSparklehorse article at Stereogum by Annie ZaleskiMike’s favorite songs from the SparkSupport the show