146. Kenny Aronoff on The Beatles

We wrap up our four-part look at the Beatles White Album by welcoming back producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-proprietor of Love Hz studios - Michael Carpenter. Why were the Beatles Michael's first memory? Which version of "Revolution" is better - electric or semi-acoustic? How did Lennon's songwriting change on the White Album? How did Lennon come through for McCartney on "Honey Pie"? How did "Savoy Truffle" change the way Michael records music? Why does Michael (and John Lennon) hate "Cry Baby Cry"? How the hell can Michael defend "Revolution 9"? All this and more for your listening pleasure. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos.   If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.

28 Huhti 201544min

Our third Beatletastic spectacular, examining side 3 of the classic double White Album, features singer/songwriter and frontman of pulsating Brisbane rockers Hey Geronimo, Pete Kilroy. How was "Birthday" responsible for Pete forming Hey Geronimo? Was Lennon taking the piss on "Yer Blues"? Which underrated track does Pete champion as one of his favorite Beatles tunes? Which song by The Who inspired "Helter Skelter"? What were John Lennon's alternate lyrics for "Sexy Sadie" (WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE)? Is "Long Long Long" about God or a girl? All this and more on the podcast that thinks if you've run out of things to say about the Beatles, start over again in a different language. Next week we wrap up our White Album specials with side 4 and Michael Carpenter. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.

23 Huhti 201531min

In the second of our four-part series "Better Know A White Album", Newcastle singer-songwriter Mark Wells returns to the podcast (he was our third ever guest) to delve into side 2 of the classic record. How does "Martha My Dear" presage McCartney's later solo work? Why does Mark hate "Don't Pass Me By"? Which classical composer inspired "Blackbird"? Was Paul taking the piss in "Rocky Raccoon"? Why don't we do it in the road? All this and more in a celebratory and occasionally contentions podcast. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com

21 Huhti 201530min

Emmy winning writer and TV director Jeff Greenstein (Friends, Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives, Husbands) beams into the podbooth from LA to chat about a cult classic of post-punk, Young Marble Giants 1980 album "Colossal Youth". How did a Massachusetts teenager at university discover a Welsh indie band? What makes the album so sonically distinctive? How did it influence Nirvana and Kurt Cobain? Why did Jeff pitch a book about this album to the 33 1/3 series? Why did the band break up? and does knowing more about the behind the scenes of albums and art like this enhance or hinder the experience? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.

15 Huhti 201537min

Tony-nominated Broadway star, country singer-songwriter and TV star Laura Bell Bundy drops by for an episode as diverse as her career - delving into Shania Twain's 1996 mega-hit "Come On Over", the soulful inspiration of Otis Redding's "Greatest Hits" and the introspective New York vibes of Bright Eyes 2005 record "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning". How did Shania change the kind of songs Laura wrote for herself? What's the best kind of animal to have in your live set? How does the dichotomy of her album "Achin and Shakin" reflect her love for Shania and Otis? Who does Laura think she's the musical love child of? Does Laura have any plans to start making Bright Eyes style political music? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.  LINKS - Buy our album of the episode on iTunes here.  - Jake Clemons on iTunes, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. - Jeremy Dylan’s website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook page. - If you dig the show, please leave a rating or review of the show on iTunes here.

13 Huhti 201517min

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and E Street band saxophonist Jake Clemons joins host Jeremy Dylan to look at Sarah McLachlan's 1997 album "Surfacing". Why did this album inspire Jake to become a songwriter? How did McLachlan and producer Pierre Marchand create a unique sound for the album? Why doesn't Jake play all the instruments on his own records? Does Jake think his and Sarah McLachlan's classical training is an asset or hinderence in creating great pop music? What key piece of songwriting advice that Bruce Springsteen gave Jake is reflected in this album? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com

8 Huhti 201521min

From Billy Pilgrim to Sugarland to his new solo hits, Kristian Bush has been charting a path through American music with an influence that his fans might not expect - U2’s seminal 1987 album “The Joshua Tree”. Kristian reveals key tracks from throughout his career that were inspired by the album, how the record shaped his morning ritual as a teenager, which U2 live DVD he (sort of) appears on and how he’s taken U2’s recording ethos has influenced his record making from Sugarland on to today. Listen in the player above or download the episode by clicking here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com

6 Huhti 201520min

2015 kicks along as legendary Australian singer/songwriter Kevin Bennett (ofThe Flood) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the little known but hugely influential 1972 classic (and only) album from Americana artist Willis Alan Ramsey. Along the way, they break down classic tracks “Muskrat Candlelight/Muskrat Love” and “Northeast Texas Women” and chat about how Ramsey made his meticulous sophistication seem laid back and organic, speculate as to why he never made another album, examine his innovative Americana style and reveal which cover of a song form this album was voted the 2nd worst song of all time. Listen in the player above or download the episode by clicking here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com

2 Huhti 201534min