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Free Association with Brian Carpenter
by WZBC
Brian Carpenter is the host of Free Association, a free-form radio show broadcast from WZBC-FM Boston College with occasional special guests. Brian Carpenter is an American singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer. He founded Ghost Train Orchestra (Brooklyn NY) in Brooklyn in 2006 and has led the Boston-based band Beat Circus since 2004. Since 2001, Carpenter has produced several radio documentaries on Free Association, including an in-depth examination of sound design in horror and science fiction films.
Episodes
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Steven Bernstein
Steven Bernstein is a trumpeter/composer/arranger who founded the band Sex Mob in the mid 1990s. Steven joins Free Association to talk about his new record with Sex Mob and his decades-long work with Scott Harding, Hal Willner, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, and John Lurie.
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Michael Gira
Michael Gira speaks with Brian on the subject of the new Swans record The Beggar, and on the cusp of a worldwide tour. Gira formed Swans in 1982 in New York City. After a long hiatus, the band reformed in 2010 with the record My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky. Since then the band has...
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J.G. Thirlwell
Composer J.G. Thirlwell is a man of many interests and talents, with wide-ranging projects including the decades-running Foetus, the large ensemble Steroid Maximus, chamber ensemble Manorexia, collaborations and compositions for Kronos Quartet, Alarm Will Sound, and Bang on a Can, and his scores...
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Stephen Ulrich
NYC-based guitarist Stephen Ulrich is best known for his work with the "guitar-noir" trio Big Lazy. His new record Music for This American Life chronicles his compositions for the show of the same name. Stephen joins Brian to talk about writing for radio and TV, the history of Big Lazy, and much...
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Brandon Seabrook
Guitarist/composer Brandon Seabrook joins the show to talk about his new record brutalovechamp in a wide-ranging conversation with long-time collaborator Brian Carpenter on composing, arranging, recording, and much more.
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Naomi Yang
Naomi Yang (Galaxie 500, Damon and Naomi) stops by the show to discuss her new documentary film Never Be a Punching Bag For Nobody and the unique soundtrack she created for it.
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Kronos Quartet: Black Angels
This episode’s guest is David Harrington, founder of Kronos Quartet, the legendary string quartet at the vanguard of contemporary music for nearly 50 years. In this episode the subject is "Black Angels", the startling George Crumb composition which sparked the formation of Kronos in 1973, and the...
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Alan Licht
Alan Licht is a writer, musician, and curator based in NYC. He is known for his solo guitar work and long-time collaboration with guitarist Loren Connors and rock bands Run On and Love Child and the experimental group Text of Light. He is also the author of several books, including his new book...
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Joan As Police Woman
Joan Wasser is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn. She started out studying violin and playing in bands like The Dambuilders and Antony & the Johnsons before starting her own band Joan As Police Woman. Her new record is called The Solution Is Restless, a…
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Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler returns to Free Association to talk about her new record The Path of the Clouds, her ninth record recorded with engineer Seth Manchester in Rhode Island. We talk about her relocation from Boston to Nashville, remote collaboration, harpist Mary Lattimore, writing lyrics, and our...
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Judith Berkson
Judith Berkson is a composer, vocalist, and pianist based in Los Angeles. Her new record Liederkreis II explores the German lieder through beautiful and surreal processed voice. Judith joins Free Association to talk about her new record, how she arrived at the idea behind the record, her live...
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Damon and Naomi
Damon and Naomi have been releasing records as far back as the 90s since the breakup of Galaxie 500. Their new record, A Sky Record, is accompanied by a lavish book of essays and photographs from friends and neighbors. They visit the show to talk about the making of the record and the various...
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John Vanderslice
John Vanderslice is one of the most talented and prolific songwriters of his generation, now based in the Los Angeles area with over 20 years of recorded history behind him and the founder of Tiny Telephone recording studios based in the Bay area. John visits Free Association to talk about his…
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E
E is Gavin McCarthy (Karate, Beat Circus), Jason Sanford (Neptune), and Thalia Zedek (Come, Live Skull, Uzi). All three members join Free Association to talk about their new record Complications and guest DJ on a few inspired tracks. E, "Acid Mantle", Complications (2020) E, "Contagion Model",...
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Ennio Morricone: Magician of Sound Part 3/3
A three-hour retrospective co-hosted by Brian Carpenter and Alessandro De Rosa on the work of iconic composer Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer best known for his work on over 400 film scores, as well as over 100 classical works. His scores are considered some of the most influential and...
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Ennio Morricone: Magician of Sound Part 2/3
A three-hour retrospective co-hosted by Brian Carpenter and Alessandro De Rosa on the work of iconic composer Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer best known for his work on over 400 film scores, as well as over 100 classical works. His scores are considered some of the most influential and...
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Ennio Morricone: Magician of Sound Part 1/3
A three-hour retrospective co-hosted by Brian Carpenter and Alessandro De Rosa on the work of iconic composer Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer best known for his work on over 400 film scores, as well as over 100 classical works. His scores are considered some of the most influential and...
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Ryan H. Walsh
Ryan H. Walsh is the author of Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, an adventurous book chronicling the development of Van Morrison’s 1968 masterpiece Astral Weeks in Boston and many other interrelated Boston stories from the same year. Ryan joins Free Association to talk about some of the...
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Alec K. Redfearn
Songwriter/composer Alec K. Redfearn is the composer and songwriter behind The Eyesores, an adventurous ensemble based in Providence which features him singing and playing amplified and often distorted accordion. He has also led and been a collaborator in many other bands, including the Amoebic...
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Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler returns to Free Association with her fantastic new record For My Crimes. The conversation includes thoughts on songwriting, lyrics, specificity, music videos, recording the voice, and collaborations. Original air date: WZBC-FM, September 28, 2018 Marissa Nadler “For My Crimes”For…
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Thalia Zedek
Thalia Zedek stops by Free Association with her new record Fighting Season and talks about her long-time friendship with J. Mascis, solo work, her upcoming tour with Chris Brokaw, and more. Original air date: September 7, 2018 Thalia Zedek Band“Bend Again”, Fighting Season Thrill Jockey Records...
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E
Thalia Zedek and Gavin McCarthy, two thirds of the band E with Jason Sanford, return to Free Association with a new record Negative Work. The lively conversation ranges from recording and mixing to rehearsing and touring. Original air date: May 18, 2018
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E
Thalia Zedek and Gavin McCarthy, two thirds of the band E with Jason Sanford, return to Free Association with a new record Negative Work. The lively conversation ranges from recording and mixing to rehearsing and touring. Original air date: May 18, 2018
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Martin Bisi
Engineer, producer, and musician Martin Bisi has been recording bands for over 35 years at B.C. Studios in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn and has a new collaborative record out called BC 35: The 35 Year Anniversary of BC Studio with members of many of the bands he recorded in the 80s and 90s…
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Damon Krukowski
Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang visit Free Association to talk about Damon’s new book The New Analog, a fascinating look at the shift from analog to digital in music and other mediums. The conversation ranges from “thick listening” to records versus digital media, what happens when we listen with...
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Dance of the Dream Man
Music from and inspired by Twin Peaks in advance of Season Three. An interview with composer Angelo Badamalenti, plus music from David Lynch, Julee Cruise, Jimmy Scott, Johnny Jewel, Fantomas, and Xiu Xiu.
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Slowly Goes The Night
An essay on urban loneliness, with two tracks from the funny and poignant new album Room 29 by Chilly Gonzales and Jarvis Cocker, plus music from David Shire, Bill Conti, Nick Cave, Bill Callahan, and more. Original air date: March 24, 2017 Chilly Gonzales & Jarvis Cocker “Room 29 (reprise)” from...
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Willard Grant Conspiracy
A tribute to Robert Fisher, the songwriter behind Willard Grant Conspiracy, who passed away last month. Long-time WGC member David Michael Curry visits WZBC to talk about the history and play some selected cuts of the discography, plus a premiere of the forthcoming record Untethered. Original air...
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Glenn Jones
Guitarist Glenn Jones visits Free Association to talk about his new record Fleeting and premiere tracks from forthcoming releases Waterworks, a remarkable live recording with Matthew Azevedo, and An Idea In Everything, a collaboration with drummer Chris Corsano and visual and performing artist...
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Either/Orchestra
Russ Gershon, leader of the Either/Orchestra, brings in his forthcoming record from the Ethiopiques series, plus some never-released Ethiopian radio recordings of the source material. The Either/Orchestra, founded over 30 years ago, has become one of the leading exponents of Ethiopian big band...
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E
Gavin McCarthy and Thalia Zedek of E stop by Free Association to talk about their new record released this month on Thrill Jockey, writing, touring, and making music in Boston. Plus two recommendations from Gavin. Original air date: November 18, 2016
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The Tower of Song
Brian Carpenter joins Adam Glasseye (Gun Mother, Reverend Glasseye) to journey through the tower of song by Leonard Cohen, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, who passed away last week at the age of 82. Original air date: November 18, 2016
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Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler joins Brian Carpenter on Free Association to talk about the making of her new record Strangers, the voice, and her career in music and art. Plus Marissa brings in a few surprises, including her beautiful lo-fi companion record Bury Your Name and a few influences, including an...
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Andrew Stern
Andrew Stern, one of Boston’s most innovative and adventurous guitarists, visited Free Association to talk about his wide-ranging music and influences. Air date: May 12, 2016
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Ode to The Purple One
Prince was a force of nature…an astounding multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer. Here are a few deep cuts, B sides, remixes, and popular songs mixed in with a few inspirations and artists inspired by Prince.
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Alloy Orchestra
Terry Donahue of Alloy Orchestra stops by Free Association to talk about making music for silent films. For 25 years, Alloy Orchestra has been one of the premier ensembles composing and performing live music for silent films, including the 1929 Soviet experimental art film Man with a Movie Camera...
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Thalia Zedek
Thalia Zedek (Thalia Zedek Band, E, Come) stops by Free Association to chat about her music and collaborations, plus some Boston music history.
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Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi
Guests Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi of Rabbit Rabbit join the show with Viggo Nelson Bossi in tow to talk about their music and history, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, and a story behind Bob Dylan’s Lay Lady Lay.
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Duets, Choirs, and the Zombie Apocalpyse
Father and son Brian and Alex team up to navigate through new and old duet collaborations from John Butcher/Fred Frith, Colin Stetson/Sarah Neufeld, David Bowie/Brian Eno, Robert Fripp/Brian Eno to Krzystof Penderecki/Jonny Greenwood. Plus music for choirs from Swingle Singers, Andrew Byrne,...
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 6/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 6: Manhattan Research, Inc., featuring special guests Tom Rhea, Jeff Winner, and Brian Dewan
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 5/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 5: Cartoons (1942-1955) with special guests J.G. Thirlwell, DJ Spooky, and Daniel Goldmark
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 4/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 4: Your Hit Parade and the 2nd Quartet, featuring special guests Irwin Chusid, Jeff Winner, and Brian Dewan
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 3/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 3: Music for Big Band and Orchestra, featuring special guests Irwin Chusid and Jeff Winner
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 2/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 2: Early Biography and Raymond Scott Quintette, featuring special guests Jeff Winner, Irwin Chusid, and David Harrington
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Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott, Episode 1/6
Imagination and Innovation: The World of Raymond Scott. Episode 1: Introduction and Rediscovery with Jeff Winner and Irwin Chusid
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Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective, Episode 4/4
Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective. Episode 4: Compositions for Orchestra (1974-2007), featuring special guests Allan Chase, Russ Gershon, Doug Mathews, and Steve Coleman
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Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective, Episode 3/4
Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective. Episode 3: Free Jazz Period and the New York Loft Scene, featuring special guests Dave Holland, Joe Daley, Barry Altschul, Warren Smith, Steve Coleman, Russ Gershon, and Allan Chase.
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Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective, Episode 2/4
Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective. Episode 2: The Blue Note Years, New York, and Studio Rivbea, featuring special guests Jason Moran, Steve Coleman, Joe Daley, Steven Bernstein, Julian Priester, Allan Chase, and Russ Gershon
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Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective, Episode 1/4
Rivers and Rhythms: A Sam Rivers Retrospective. Episode 1: Biography and Boston (1923-1964), featuring special guests Russ Gershon and Allan Chase
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Brian Carpenter is the host of Free Association, a free-form radio show broadcast from WZBC-FM Boston College with occasional special guests. Brian Carpenter is an American singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer. He founded Ghost Train Orchestra (Brooklyn NY) in Brooklyn in 2006 and has led the Boston-based band Beat Circus since 2004. Since 2001, Carpenter has produced several radio documentaries on Free Association, including an in-depth examination of sound design in horror and science fiction films.
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