I’m giving this interview a thousand likes. No doubt- my world is greatly enhanced by Rick’s interviews with these legends of popular music. Rick’s knack for getting these artists to open up is the stuff of legend.
He plays like his life is on the line. I just saw the Doobies and they were amazing, those old dudes played better, louder, and with more energy then many other younger bands I've seen in the past few years. Enjoy them while u can. Cheers!
Mike is so right. Experimentation is magic, and it's not dead. I think it's just harder to find in an era of overproduction and streaming. Gonna seek out his recs.
Not dead indeed- it's alive and well- you just have to find the right bands. There is more experimentation now than ever before- imo. Death by Audio is a great pedal company to follow if you get into experimental music- so is Rainger FX. They build some really off the wall stuff- and the guy who runs Death by Audio has a band where he showcases all these weird analogue synth modules he builds. It's insane the stuff he comes up with- I think they're starting to sell some of it, not just pedals. His set up looks like something out of a mad scientists lab.
At a glance, not many spring to mind but Ween and Beck were a couple of 90s acts notable for their genre hopping. The jump from Beck's Odelay to Mutations to Midnight Vultures was an interesting progression. Ween's Chocolate and Cheese was diverse when comparing tracks like Freedom of '76 with say Buenas Tardes Amigo, or Voodoo Lady. C&C was followed up by the genre album 12 Golden Country Greats. Come to think of it the Beastie Boys also spread themselves wider than most with their respective punk/hiphop/instrumental albums. Most unusual looking back on that now was that Beck and Beastie Boys were huge global acts at the time they were doing that. ETA They Might Be Giants is another that came to mind after posting, as do Garbage's first two albums. As does the hidden track on STP's Purple. As does the Judgement Night soundtrack. As does Urge Overkill's Neil Diamond cover off the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. As does Nirvana's unplugged Lead Belly cover. On further consideration, an argument could even be made that genre hopping saw a resurgence in the 1990s after the more corporate 'product' focused 1980s. Perhaps this was in part due to the growing infusion of hiphop and eclectic sampling into mainstream pop culture.
Michael’s music really is the soundtrack to my childhood - many great drives in my father’s camero with his 8 track with doobie brothers then his little Chevy sprint with his tape deck
I’m listening to a new album by The Bygones which is a mix of folk/country/pop. They can do that only because the album was financed on Kickstarter. Check it out, it’s Allison Young and Josh Turner.
Like he said…the mid-80s and 90s killed that genre-expanding spirit. I wonder also if the fact that the money got much bigger in that time, moving from “art creation” to “business management”?
My father was a camera man for SCTV in Edmonton, I know for sure he did the Turning Japanese thing with Rick Moranis in it but he might have done some work on that skit.
Glad you two talked about the lemon twigs and thundercat, there's plenty of good contemporary music out there, you just won't find it at the top of the charts. Yet, hopefully. But in these strange times of AI nobody knows what will happen to music. Might get drowned under a wave of AI generated sh*t tomorrow.
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I’m giving this interview a thousand likes.
No doubt- my world is greatly enhanced by Rick’s interviews with these legends of popular music.
Rick’s knack for getting these artists to open up is the stuff of legend.
Ya he's one of them too right. A former musician that didn't make it as big but knows the life.
So pumped to be able to see MM with Doobies and The Robert Cray band in June.
He plays like his life is on the line. I just saw the Doobies and they were amazing, those old dudes played better, louder, and with more energy then many other younger bands I've seen in the past few years. Enjoy them while u can. Cheers!
The Rick Moranis skit is no insult in any way. It's a tribute to how busy Michael McDonald seemed to be in that era.
My father was the camera man on that skit.
Mike is so right. Experimentation is magic, and it's not dead. I think it's just harder to find in an era of overproduction and streaming. Gonna seek out his recs.
Not dead indeed- it's alive and well- you just have to find the right bands. There is more experimentation now than ever before- imo. Death by Audio is a great pedal company to follow if you get into experimental music- so is Rainger FX. They build some really off the wall stuff- and the guy who runs Death by Audio has a band where he showcases all these weird analogue synth modules he builds. It's insane the stuff he comes up with- I think they're starting to sell some of it, not just pedals. His set up looks like something out of a mad scientists lab.
At a glance, not many spring to mind but Ween and Beck were a couple of 90s acts notable for their genre hopping. The jump from Beck's Odelay to Mutations to Midnight Vultures was an interesting progression. Ween's Chocolate and Cheese was diverse when comparing tracks like Freedom of '76 with say Buenas Tardes Amigo, or Voodoo Lady. C&C was followed up by the genre album 12 Golden Country Greats. Come to think of it the Beastie Boys also spread themselves wider than most with their respective punk/hiphop/instrumental albums.
Most unusual looking back on that now was that Beck and Beastie Boys were huge global acts at the time they were doing that.
ETA They Might Be Giants is another that came to mind after posting, as do Garbage's first two albums. As does the hidden track on STP's Purple. As does the Judgement Night soundtrack. As does Urge Overkill's Neil Diamond cover off the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. As does Nirvana's unplugged Lead Belly cover. On further consideration, an argument could even be made that genre hopping saw a resurgence in the 1990s after the more corporate 'product' focused 1980s. Perhaps this was in part due to the growing infusion of hiphop and eclectic sampling into mainstream pop culture.
Michael’s music really is the soundtrack to my childhood - many great drives in my father’s camero with his 8 track with doobie brothers then his little Chevy sprint with his tape deck
Michael is such a great person I always enjoy hearing him speak . Thank you Rick always a good interview.
He's fabulous. I enjoy his music and hearing him speak.
Awesome for Michael to mention The Lemon Twigs and Thundercat. Two excellent artists that should be on everyone's radar
Amazing video oh Michael is a awesome singer Amazing voice
I've got tickets to see *"The Doobie Brothers"* this summer. Can't wait! 😉👍❤
I’m listening to a new album by The Bygones which is a mix of folk/country/pop. They can do that only because the album was financed on Kickstarter. Check it out, it’s Allison Young and Josh Turner.
JLT is the bomb.
Like he said…the mid-80s and 90s killed that genre-expanding spirit. I wonder also if the fact that the money got much bigger in that time, moving from “art creation” to “business management”?
Wonderful interview. Well done.
You’re being kind, Michael.
The Beatles actually had a pretty short run. The still changed their style so much in 8 years.
8 years love me do to helter skelter
Walrus?
If you only knew how much Michael & the Doobie Bros. have done with regard to healing from PTSD. My 4-legged veteran is their #1 fan. ❤
Now we know what minute by minute is about! "I keep holding on".
Strong weed.😂
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Just to be clear.
The Michael they mention is, of course, Omartian.
Rick and his brother Michael talk about music
Mikey D is the man, love his voice it's so good and unique. Also love Doobie brothers doesnt matter if its Tom or Michael.
Don't forget the Zappa. Strictly commercial... 😂
Waiting on and Alex Lifeson interview Rick
Monster talent. Underappreciated to this day.
Wait, what? Michael McDonald? I am not so sure that word means what you think it means. I mean it...anybody want a peanut?
Ted Templeman, "The heavy metal devil made me do it!"
Coco, "Well, Smooth Jesus made me do this!"
TT "Don't tell Mike, ever!"
My father was a camera man for SCTV in Edmonton, I know for sure he did the Turning Japanese thing with Rick Moranis in it but he might have done some work on that skit.
My daughter made me listen to Lemon Twigs and I went crazy. I vowed never again to say that good music was over.
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i always liked Michael Mcdonald era doobie Brothers more but do like all doobie Brothers music.
Rick interviewing Rick :D
How? "Well; first we'd light up a doobie!"
Glad you two talked about the lemon twigs and thundercat, there's plenty of good contemporary music out there, you just won't find it at the top of the charts. Yet, hopefully. But in these strange times of AI nobody knows what will happen to music. Might get drowned under a wave of AI generated sh*t tomorrow.
You've already been drowned in a music business that pushes musicians who are self-recording more than growing as musicians and live stage performers.
ive never heard of the lemon twigs, well here we go...
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The Lemon Twigs sound like the Beach Boys
I hear many sections that were taken from old rock bands, pop-rock.
87% of the people who watch this channel are NOT subscribed??? Really?
Of course MM is right - there's good stuff out there...
But it isn't mainstream music. It's not.
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George Lucas!!😂🤣
he's a st.louis cat...😊
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Pretty sure that's just Rick with a fake beard and glasses
Never in the shot at the same time hmmmmmmm
You look like brothers
Is your brother? So funny you look similar 😂
Personally I was never a fan of the Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers records. I much preferred the early sound.
I hear ya. It's alrite, but yeah....those early records are great!
I like both. I feel like it's just a change is healthy.
Yup. Same here.
The Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers records are my favorite. I love the soulfulness. Plus he has the voice of an angel
Listen to Taking It To The Streets. The diversity is interesting.
Taylor Swift and Beyonce are proving diversity in music genre is the future of pop music and standards.
They would not have cracked the top 20 in the 70s-80s
Setting yourself up as an arena and social media celebrity isn't really a genre.
Is there a cooler guy than Michael McDonald!
No, he's it.