33. "Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad

Episode 1 January 23, 2024 00:53:08
33. "Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad
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33. "Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad

Jan 23 2024 | 00:53:08

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Show Notes

Writer and film composer Paul Grimstad (The Sweet East) joins the podcast to discuss the particulars of Steely Dan's studio recording process and their mastery of arranging for rock music. Paul also shares how a piece on Gaucho he wrote for The Paris Review led to a correspondence and eventual interview with Donald himself.

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