Holy '57 Presents: Spectres
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Podcast Overview
<p>Join producer-songwriter <strong>Holy '57</strong> (Alex) for <strong>"Spectres"</strong>, an atmospheric deep dive into the 'ghostliness' of music production and songwriting set to a soundtrack of evolving, experimental soundscapes. Over the course of the series, Alex shares how ghosts inspired his mini album, "Y", exploring everything from the 'ghosts' in technology, being a 'ghost' of a former self, to seeing apparitions of loved ones in our dreams. We'll talk about how ghosts are all around us - in our histories, economies, personal lives, and in our memories.</p><br><p>In each episode, Alex experiments with production techniques to draw out 'ghosted' versions of his songs. What does it mean to turn a song into a ghost of its former self? What does that sound like? And how does it makes us feel? Listeners will also have the opportunity to send it their own voice-notes in which they share what 'ghostliness' means to them, which Alex will add sound to and turn into abstract, ghostly think pieces.</p><br><p>Introductory episode out 26th June 2020.</p><br><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>holyholy1957@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 7, 2021
Episode 4: The Ghosts in our Homes
<p>In this episode, Alex invites award-winning producer <strong>Tarek Musa</strong> (aka <strong>Dead Nature</strong>) onto the show, whose credits include <strong>Dream Nails, Kagoule, Flyte, Spring King, Circa Waves </strong>and<strong> The Big Moon</strong>. They talk about how ghosts are often associated with particular spaces, places and objects - sometimes with those places and objects that are most familiar and dear to us. They reflect upon the role that those spaces, places, and objects play in the creative process. Drawing on these themes, Alex showcases his 'ghosted' version of the <strong>Holy '57 </strong>song '<strong>The Big Sleep</strong>'.</p><br><p>'Spectres' is set to an original soundtrack of evolving, otherworldly music - all brand new compositions by <strong>Holy '57</strong> for the podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 27, 2020
Episode 3: The Ghost of Memory
<p>In this episode, Alex is joined by music journalist and writer <strong>Rob Hakimian</strong> (contributor at <strong>Clash</strong>, <strong>DIY</strong> and <strong>Quietus</strong>, and co-founder of online publication <strong>Beats Per Minute</strong>) to contemplate the spectral character of memory. They talk about how themes of ghostliness and memory have often gone hand in hand across the arts, from music to film to literature. Alex explains how memory influenced the latest <strong>Holy '57 </strong>single '<strong>Hyper-real</strong>' before showcasing his 'ghosted' version of the song.</p><br><p>'Spectres' is set to an original soundtrack of evolving, otherworldly music - all brand new compositions by <strong>Holy '57</strong> for the podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 16, 2020
Episode 2: The Ghost in the Algorithm
<p>In the first full length episode, Alex dives into the 'ghostliness' of big data and algorithmic technologies as he discusses inspirations behind the new <strong>Holy '57</strong> single, <strong>'Cambridge, MA'</strong>. He is also joined by upcoming electronic producer <strong>Zar</strong> as they try their hands at creating 'ghosted' versions of the song and chat about experimental music production techniques.</p><br><p>'Spectres' is set to an original soundtrack of evolving, otherworldly music - all brand new compositions by <strong>Holy '57</strong> for the podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Holy '57 Presents: Spectres?
<p>Join producer-songwriter <strong>Holy '57</strong> (Alex) for <strong>"Spectres"</strong>, an atmospheric deep dive into the 'ghostliness' of music production and songwriting set to a soundtrack of evolving, experimental soundscapes. Over the course of the series, Alex shares how ghosts inspired his mini album, "Y", exploring everything from the 'ghosts' in technology, being a 'ghost' of a former self, to seeing apparitions of loved ones in our dreams. We'll talk about how ghosts are all around us - in our histories, economies, personal lives, and in our memories.</p><br><p>In each episode, Alex experiments with production techniques to draw out 'ghosted' versions of his songs. What does it mean to turn a song into a ghost of its former self? What does that sound like? And how does it makes us feel? Listeners will also have the opportunity to send it their own voice-notes in which they share what 'ghostliness' means to them, which Alex will add sound to and turn into abstract, ghostly think pieces.</p><br><p>Introductory episode out 26th June 2020.</p><br><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>holyholy1957@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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