In this episode, Chad and Jim Bricker discuss their mutual love for music, particularly jazz and progressive rock. They talk about their musical backgrounds and influences, including Steely Dan and Pat Metheny. The conversation touches on the importance of melody and harmony in music, the balance between technical proficiency and musicality, and the use of technology in music production. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jim's experience as a comic book artist and writer, his love for Chuck Jones, and the influence of Looney Tunes on his own cartooning.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jim on Twitter

https://x.com/jbbricker

Jim’s playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0PrZTvly4SwSCxFB50mwx3?si=8004efd380aa461c

Bill Frisell Trio live | Leverkusener Jazztage 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6u0Z90t94

Satriani plays Van Halen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mqr_u87kPE

Nuno Bettencourt Proves He Can Play Anything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0UXN1qnvOY

The History Of The Amen Break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFKMtv8tU0U

Bugs Bunny’s Best Bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyekOyYVP68

Episode 21 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hh0KliG0ifuoWrNbrFgZ0?si=c8a19206aea7486e

Episode 21 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6yvbCV1MmHZfRA4YSkDstP&si=omKg8X_CGZZjo6qC

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

02:44 Artists and Albums

12:08 Steely Dan and Sophisticated Music

24:45 Gifted Musicians and Technical Proficiency

31:00 Finding and Making New Music

36:23 The Amen Break, Drum Machines and Drummers

48:45 Open Season: From Comics to Stage

1:03:36 The Influence of Chuck Jones and Looney Tunes

1:15:07 Unexpected Music: Taylor Swift and Jellyfish

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