Fantastic Tones for Human Bones

Discussions with musical artists about their work and practice. Hosted by Mark Pascucci-Clifford and Robert Woods-LaDue.

Ep36 - Best of 2022 03/02/2023

Ep36 - Best of 2022 As usual, we are taking issue with the lack of credit these amazing albums are getting that were released in the past year. Normally around the end of the year many outlets will publish a “Best of YYYY”, or a “Best <genre> of YYYY”, and we often do not see any of our favorite albums on these lists. Therefore, we are taking it upon ourselves to spread the good word about some of the most amazing music that we found inspiring in this past year, 2022. Bob’s 10 BEST OF 2022: Out of the Fog by Daniel Herskedal Throes Of Death From The Dreamed Nihilism by BEKOR QILISH When the Lights Go by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Passenger by Cryptovolans Koma West by Koma Saxo with Sofia Jernberg You Belong There by Daniel Rossen Self-Deification by INHUMANKIND Meshuggah - Immutable God-Carrier by Lack The Low PENUMBRA by Elias Stemeseder & Christian Lillinger The “DONT TELL ME WHAT TO DO” Category Henki by Richard Dawson & Circle GOOD HONOR: Boreal Despair by SKYTHALA Antiphonals by Sarah Davachi consistency by i-sef u-sef Distance by Erasers Holocene Dream by Brendan Byrnes Quality Over Opinion by Louis cole MARK’S BEST OF LIST Robert Wyatt Shleep DANIEL ROSSEN RELATED Department of eagles - in ear park Adam Benjamin - midi jazz -Iits a standard, standard, standard, standard World ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/26101671

Ep35 - Paul Bender 02/16/2023

Ep35 - Paul Bender In this episode we speak with Paul Bender. Paul is a bass player, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and an MC. We discuss Paul’s many projects including Van*Gloria, The Sweet Enoughs, his rap album “”, and his recent album “”, and of course his amazing group Be the first individual on your block to own a copy of “Marshmallow” by The Sweet Enoughs on Vinyl: Please check out all of Paul’s music on bandcamp: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/25957443

Ep34 - Nathan Clevenger 02/03/2023

Ep34 - Nathan Clevenger In this episode we speak with multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and Bay Area stalwart, Nathan Clevenger. Nathan is a very well spoken gentleman, and a fantastic conversationalist. We cover lots of ground with Nathan in this episode, including growing up as a bonafide Bay Area native, his beginnings in music while surrounded by the thriving SF creative jazz scene, his prodigious compositional output, and much more! Here is Nathan’s bandcamp page: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/25824687

Ep33 - Max Judelson w/ Devin Smith 01/12/2023

Ep33 - Max Judelson w/ Devin Smith In this episode we feature the official FT4HB sports correspondent, Devin Smith, in an interview with bass player, composer, and professional bicycle racer, Max Judelson. We talk with Max about both his musical and athletic careers, and the relationship between them. Here is Max’s soundcloud page: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/25590147

Ep32 - Alex Wand 11/14/2022

Ep32 - Alex Wand In this episode we talk with guitarist and songwriter Alex Wand. Alex Wand exudes tremendous songwriting experience, and his enormous catalog speaks for itself quite well. We discuss some of Alex’s project in this episode, including his work with the Harry Partch Ensemble, the website Song A Day For a Month, his podcast Carless in LA, Mapping Sonic Futurities, 81 Tao Songs, The Santa Cruz Mountain Poems, and more! Here are many links to various sites from which you can access some portion of Alex’s work. ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/25003632

Ep31 - Mark and Bob Talk Amongst Themselves 11/01/2022

Ep31 - Mark and Bob Talk Amongst Themselves In this episode (with no special guest) we talk about the best metal band of all time Meshuggah, Mark’s hand injury, and our respective new releases which are now both available on bandcamp: The Dirty Snacks Ensemble - “You Would Do Well” ddb - “The Odd” More Guest Interviews Coming Soon! ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/24869895

Ep30 - Part II with Will Northlich-Redmond 09/20/2022

Ep30 - Part II with Will Northlich-Redmond This is part II of our interview with Will Northlich-Redmond. In this episode we focus on Will’s piece “Lady Dice and the Emerald Oyster Honeycomb”. We go through the score and dissect all of the unusual notation and instructions to get a grasp of exactly how a performer might approach the music. We recommend you follow along with the score we are looking at during the interview: Complete Score: Supplemental Audio Files Thesis Paper: Here is the Blipvert bandcamp page: We recommend you also listen to Part I of the interview where we discuss the bulk of Will’s background and discography: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/24436146

Ep29 - Will Northlich-Redmond (Blipvert) 08/18/2022

Ep29 - Will Northlich-Redmond (Blipvert) In this episode, we speak with the one and only Will Northlich-Redmond. Will is a guitarist, composer, electronic musician, and improviser who creates work under the artist name Blipvert. We discuss Will’s recorded albums as well as his approach to composition and performance. At the end of this interview, we decided to have a 2nd full podcast dedicated to the discussion of Will’s piece “Lady Dice and the Emerald Oyster Honeycomb”. Please stay tuned for a PART 2 where we discuss this work in depth. Please visit the Blipvert bandcamp page: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/24099042

Ep28 - Val Dorr 07/16/2022

Ep28 - Val Dorr In this episode, we speak with the multi-instrumentalist Val Dorr (it/its). We speak with Val about its many projects including Ævangelist, Suncarcass, Velnias, Nagasaki Grotesque, and ADFL. Val’s music can be found in a variety of places on bandcamp and spotify, please check out its twitter thread that covers much of the important discography: Here is Val’s bandcamp page: Help support the podcast by following us on social media or pledging a donation on patreon. We thank you for any support you can provide. Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23763863

Ep27 - Live Footage 06/29/2022

Ep27 - Live Footage In this episode we interview Mike Thies and Topu Lyo of the band Live Footage. We discuss their formative years and the working practices of the band. We discuss a lot about their practice and theories on improvisation, and their recent work creating the score for the Kanye West documentary “Jeen-Yuhs” Please check out the band’s website: Check out their music on their bandcamp site: Follow them on instagram: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23579177

Ep26 - Brendan Byrnes 06/04/2022

Ep26 - Brendan Byrnes In this episode we interview the microtonal guitarist and composer Brendan Byrnes. We discuss the complexities and the tricky logistics of writing music in the microtonal tunings 22EDO, 27EDO, as well as other microtonal tunings Brendan uses as we go through his impressive catalog of pop influenced microtonal music. Please check out Brendan’s website: http://www.brendanbyrnes.com/ You can find all of his music on his bandcamp site: https://brendanbyrnes.bandcamp.com ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23324288

Ep25 - Afrocuban Folkloric Drumming 05/19/2022

Ep25 - Afrocuban Folkloric Drumming In this episode, we go over some basic concepts of Afrocuban Folkloric Music. We explain the various genres and religions, the concept of clave, and we give a breakdown of several specific rhythms. This is intended to be a supplemental episode to our interview with Sandy Perez (ep24). The specific rhythms we discuss in this episode are rhythms used in some of the excerpts of Sandy’s music that we play in our interview with him. Check out our interview with Sandy Perez: There is also a video version of this interview, that includes additional footage: ------------------------- Patreon = Twitter = Instagram = Youtube = /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23167586

Ep24 - Sandy Perez 05/16/2022

Ep24 - Sandy Perez In this episode, we interview the master percussionist Sandy Perez. Sandy is one of the most talented musicians alive today and we are extraordinarily lucky to get to speak with him on the podcast. There are a few things to mention about this interview. Firstly, and most obviously, for the interview Sandy is mostly speaking in Spanish, and we do our best to translate most of it, and Sandy's long time student Toby Gastor is there to assist with the translation. We recorded this in a space where people were coming in and out, so there is some background noise, and several interruptions which may seem very out of place if you are a regular listener of this podcast. Some of the other people actually chime in here and there, so you may hear some additional voices other than the primary 4 people holding most of the conversation. We felt it was appropriate to record a separate podcast, where we cover some of the basics of afrocuban music. So if you are new to this music, it might be worthwhile to check out that episode first. Lastly, there is a video recording of this interview that will be released on youtube that includes some additional footage that is worth checking out. https://youtu.be/WHW6Z8U5zZM You can support this podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/FantasticTonesForHumanBones. Follow us on twitter @tones_for. Follow us on Instagram @ft4hb. We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23126129

Ep23 - Àlex Reviriego of INHUMANKIND 05/05/2022

Ep23 - Àlex Reviriego of INHUMANKIND In this episode we speak with the Bassist Àlex Reviriego. We talk about some of Àlex’s projects including INHUMANKIND, Tholos Gateway, Phicus, Ab’bhau and more. We also talk about Àlex’s solo projects. We discuss the latest album from INHUMANKIND released on I, Voidhanger Records: “Self-Deification”. Here are links to the albums mentioned on the podcast: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - . Follow us on twitter . Follow us on Instagram . We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/23023196

Ep22 - Molly Bolten 04/16/2022

Ep22 - Molly Bolten In this episode we talk with Molly Bolten. Molly Bolten is multi-instrumentalist, composer, and professional audio producer. We talk with Molly about her varied musical experience from church choir, to ircam in paris, to working as an editor for spotify. You can find all of molly’s music at her bandcamp site: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/FantasticTonesForHumanBones. Follow us on twitter @tones_for. Follow us on Instagram @ft4hb. We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/22812671

Ep21 - Danny Meyer 03/29/2022

Ep21 - Danny Meyer In this episode we speak with saxophonist, composer, improviser, and programmer Danny Meyer. We talk about him growing up in Colorado and his influential teachers and mentors. We talk about his move to NYC and his collaborations and touring with bands such as Chairlift and Julia Holter. We then spend a decent amount of time getting into some details about his fascinating microtonal computer language, which is called ‘WereSoCool’. Danny’s wide variety of work can be found on his website: Also please visit Danny’s youtube’s channel, where he regularly uploads very interesting content: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - . Follow us on twitter . Follow us on Instagram . We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/22609538

Ep20 - Michael Coleman 02/28/2022

Ep20 - Michael Coleman In this episode we speak with pianist, improvisor, composer, and music producer Michael Coleman. We discuss Michael’s early years in NYC and his early exposure to the Jazz scene there. We discuss his time at Oberlin College where he studied history and jazz piano. After graduation, Michael headed out to Oakland, CA where he began his career as a composer and sideman, working with Bay Area greats such as Scott Amendola, Marcus Shelby, and countless other improvising musicians and songwriters, before returning to NYC where he currently resides. While most of Michael’s Discography can be found on his primary bandcamp, many of the albums we discuss in this podcast are from a variety of bandcamp sites: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - . Follow us on twitter . Follow us on Instagram . We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/22282685

Ep19 - Rob Ewing 02/08/2022

Ep19 - Rob Ewing In this episode we speak with trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and educator, Rob Ewing. We talk through his early experiences with jazz and learning music. We talk about his decision to go to Berklee school of music, and his decision to leave the music program at Berklee for a religious studies program at Naropa. We talk about his many years in the bay area and the many bands he has been a part of there. You can find Rob’s music on his bandcamp, youtube, and soundcloud sites: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - . Follow us on twitter @tones_for. Follow us on Instagram @ft4hb. We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/22067468

Ep18 - Best of 2021 with Amy Smith, Devin Smith, and Richard Haig 01/26/2022

Ep18 - Best of 2021 with Amy Smith, Devin Smith, and Richard Haig Often times, the ‘best <genre> of <year>’ lists omits some of the releases which we hold most dear. We would like to take this opportunity to promote some of the music which we think is very good that has gotten missed from some of the lists, also some music that we like that is on the lists. NO RULES ON THIS PODCAST!! Please visit the show notes page for links to all of the recommendations mentioned on this show: You can support the podcast by subscribing to us on Patreon - . Follow us on twitter @tones_for. Follow us on Instagram @ft4hb. We greatly appreciate any and all support. Thank you! /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21905819

Ep17 - Reeve Schumacher 12/22/2021

Ep17 - Reeve Schumacher In this episode we talk with visual artist and musician Reeve Schumacher. We talk with Reeve about his songwriting efforts for his albums “Lowside”, “Arrows and Corridors” and “Wasteland” We also talk to Reeve about his fascinating work with “Sonic Braille”, which is both a visual art and music project. We speak about his newest effort: “Phare”, which includes the sonic braille along with another musical collaborator and a massive rotating speaker and light configuration. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21569531

Ep16 - Matt Hettich 12/08/2021

Ep16 - Matt Hettich In this episode we talk with our good friend and frequent collaborator Matt Hettich. We speak about Matt growing up in Miami and exploring the rich IDM scene there, and eventually making his way to CalArts and then to Mills College to study electronic music. We try to go over as much as we can of Matt’s massive catalog of music, and his various approaches to creating music. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21422117

Ep15 - Dec Bandcamp Recommendations with Rob Ewing 12/01/2021

Ep15 - Dec Bandcamp Recommendations with Rob Ewing This Friday - Bandcamp has announced that they are waiving their fees to help support artists impacted by the pandemic. This means that if you buy music on Friday this week the artist actually gets all the money (minus paypal or credit card processing fees, etc). Learn more: https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays-2021 /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21346940

Ep14 - Saki Minamimoto 11/13/2021

Ep14 - Saki Minamimoto In this episode we talk with Jazz Vocalist and Composer Saki Minamimoto. We discuss her growing up in Japan, moving to New York City and eventually making her way to the Bay Area. We explore the releases of Saki’s music project “Poncho Poncho” - which is a collaboration between her and Nashville based music producer Jon Estes. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21152309

Ep13 - Nov Bandcamp Recommendations with Jeff Block 11/04/2021

Ep13 - Nov Bandcamp Recommendations with Jeff Block This Friday - November 5th, 2021 - Bandcamp has announced that they are waiving their fees to help support artists impacted by the pandemic. This means that if you buy music on Friday this week the artist actually gets all the money (minus paypal or credit card processing fees, etc). We thought this was a good opportunity to share some of our favorite albums, since you might be wanting recommendations to fill up your bandcamp shopping cart on friday. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/21051524

Ep12 - Liana Pailodze Harron 10/27/2021

Ep12 - Liana Pailodze Harron In this episode we talk with pianist Liana Pailodze Harron. We talk about her growing up in the Republic of Georgia, her extensive time at University of Miami, her recent works including her first full length album release “Light Year”. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20957567

Ep11 - Halloween Special! Review of SAINT MAUD with Emmanuelle John, Matt Hettich, and Crystal Pascucci-Clifford 10/20/2021

Ep11 - Halloween Special! Review of SAINT MAUD with Emmanuelle John, Matt Hettich, and Crystal Pascucci-Clifford We take a little detour from our normal topics to celebrate the spooky season with a review of SAINT MAUD because we love scary movies so much. Discussing the film with us are Emmanuelle John, Matt Hettich, and Crystal Pascucci-Clifford. We had a very fun time and we highly recommend this film. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20881808

Ep10 - Kat Hunter - Lack the Low 10/09/2021

Ep10 - Kat Hunter - Lack the Low In this episode we talk with the multi instrumentalist and composer Kat Hunter. Kat Hunter releases music under the artist name “Lack the Low”. We investigate Kat’s amazing 2018 release “One Eye Closed”, and we talk a lot about her compositional process, as well as her varied musical background. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20762582

Ep09 - Oct Bandcamp Recommendations with Andy Panayides 09/27/2021

Ep09 - Oct Bandcamp Recommendations with Andy Panayides This Friday - Oct 1st, 2021 - Bandcamp has announced that they are waiving their fees to help support artists impacted by the pandemic. This means that if you buy music on Friday this week the artist actually gets all the money (minus paypal or credit card processing fees, etc). We thought this was a good opportunity to share some of our favorite albums, since you might be wanting recommendations to fill up your bandcamp shopping cart on friday. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20613962

Ep08 - Brian Potts 09/22/2021

Ep08 - Brian Potts In this episode we talk with percussionist and educator Brian Potts. We discuss Brian’s background including his extensive stay at University of Miami and how he managed to get so involved in the music of Brazil. We focus on the album “Rittenhouse” by PRD Mais and talk about the members of that band. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20567306

Ep07: Jeff Lufkin 09/15/2021

Ep07: Jeff Lufkin In this episode, we speak with Electronic Musician Jeff Lufkin who releases music under the artist name “Eli Walks”. /episode/index/show/ft4hb/id/20483627

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