Interview With Pete Laramee

[Brian Dobbs]

The latest episode for The Solo Album Podcast is an interview I conducted with guitar instrumentalist Pete Laramee.

MP3 - http://www.thesoloalbum.com/podcast/21_interview_pete_laramee.mp3

In this interview, Laramee shares his insights and experiences about the following:

 - the music business
 - working with ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian
 - home recording
 - collaborating with musicians from other bands
 - face-to-face networking
 - advice for younger independent artists
 - why failure is important

Pete Laramee - http://www.myspace.com/peterlaramee
Kurgan's Bane - http://www.kurgansbane.com/



The song at the end is titled, "Running With Scissors."  It features Michael Passen of Concrete Prophet on bass.

[Aswepe]

What, no comments?

Excellent podcast. Congrats to both of you. I enjoyed the chat very much. 76 minutes - wow!

Seriously, this is good stuff.

[Brian Dobbs]

glad you enjoyed Aswepe!  Thanks man.

[spartan21385]

That was really long, but so worth it. If anyone is worried about the time requirement, I say go ahead and download it, it's worth the time.

Good job man.

[LeVoyageur]

Good informative and honest discussion.

As I was listening, when Pete was describing his songs, I was hoping to hear some of Pete's music.
Hey, Brian, maybe you coud mix in some pertinent clips.
I know it's a lot of work, but it would really enhance the experience.

Thanks
LeVo

[Newton]

Hey Brian, you mentioned your Dad a few times, and how he influenced your musical awarness.
Is he some sort of huge guitar-god that we should know about?
Just kidding.
But seriously, it's nice to hear that Pete approaches his work first by writing actual tunes.
That's why I like his stuff and can listen to it over and over (btw I bought a few if his CDs at a show last year).
Also, Pete's structural (compositional) sense is so satisfying.
Thanks for the effort,  Brian and Pete.

N.

ps I second what LeVo said about inserting clips while Pete describes specific cuts.