Drinking scotch, smoking cigarettes, and hanging out with Feldman, Rothko, and Budd [Listen 37:00]S02 Ep11 (Part 1 of 2)

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Interview Date: May 3, 2012 @8pm EDT

Special Guest: Harold Budd is an American composer and poet who is known for his soft pedal piano style and his ground-breaking projects.  In this podcast we talk about how he started his training, meeting Morton Feldman and Mark Rothko, some of his earliest albums, and much more.

Bands and Musicians Battle Royale (Part 2 - Get Ultra-Violent with the Punk  Rock Legends)

We love contrast, so I thought I might balance out my calm and sophisticated audio interview with Harold Budd with some mindless, weaselly ultra-violence in Part 2 of Battle Royale (the Punks fight back). So just like before, we are asking you which bands you prefer. Don't expect a clean fight though, this group of misfits may not look so tough to you, but they are wiry, good at cheating, and know how to smash it up. Remember this battle is best served cold in a med/small size group, and oh yeah "don't forget to beat on the biggest brat with your baseball bat."

We are starting off big!

The Sex Pistols versus The Clash

These two have been battling it out since the beginning, and there never has been a clear winner.

The Sex Pistols versus The Damned

One took on the Queen while the other attacked the music establishment. Both changed music forever.

The Ramones versus The Clash

There was a time in the not too distant past that the Clash would have won with "no contest." However today there seems to be more emphasis on "Gabba Gabba Hey" then on "Armageddon Time."

The Ramones versus Bad Brains

Founders of American punk - The foundations run deep.

Bad Brains versus Black Flag

"How low can a punk get?" Well, just about as low as a Family man can... Family MAN!

Minor Threat versus Black Flag

Wit versus speed... 'nuff said.

Buzzcocks versus The Undertones

The UK have never sounded so good; the Buzzcocks have more albums, but the Undertones have John Peel on their side.

The Germs versus The Cramps

Pure riot versus psychobilly; things are likely to get weird, then absolutely crazy.

The Circle Jerks versus The Germs

Psychohardbillycore

The Circle Jerks versus 7 Seconds

It could be the fastest and hardest bout. Anybody else?

D.O.A  versus NoMeansNo

The Canadian title bout begins; Joey Shithead and Mr.Wrong in a spitting contest.

NoMeansNo versus SNFU

Two of the most underrated punk bands of all time; this fight would probably end with hockey sticks in hand.

SNFU versus M.D.C.

It would be fast with crazy lyrics flying; SNFU would not be swearing though.

ZEKE versus M.D.C.

Probably the most politically incorrect bout.

Decedents versus the Melvins

Yeah, it could get weird.

the Melvins versus Hüsker Dü

That didn't help any did it?

The Supersuckers versus Elvis Hitler

Excuse me sir, there's a twang in my punk! This showdown would most certainly happen at high noon.