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Michael R. Oldham is a composer and pianist from Chicago. Michael's compositions work with variations on a theme -- themes punctuated by so many individual motifs, then revisited as an oblique variation, as if the living theme is undergoing a rapid metamorphosis. Michael cites surrealism as an influence on his work, and it can sound as if the music is playing tricks on you, as if a pattern of notes could change colors before your eyes. Michael told me about some of his early experiences with music and movies, his dreams of Hollywood, and how he uses storytelling and visual art to add layers of depth to his inspired work. This episode features: "The Apartment" (From 3 Vignettes) "Crying in Topanga Canyon," and "A Solitary Venture On An Accidental Breeze" (from Los Angeles Miseries) "The Kiss," and "Mad Hatter Romance", from the forthcoming album In Select Theaters, and "Secret Volcanic" (from "Grand Delusions on a Small Scale.") All pieces written and performed by Michael R. Oldham. Violin on "The Apartment" was performed by Lillian Chou. Check out www.MichaelROldham.com for more music

The Nunnery is the songwriting project of looping vocalist Sarah Elstran. The Nunnery creates deep worlds with her voice, using a looping pedal to layer harmonies and percussion. Her performance is often accompanied by visual effects, manipulated live and projected by her husband, Erik Elstran. Sarah told me about her songwriting process, the elements she conjures musically, thematically, and visually, and the months-long tour she was on when we met. This episode features excerpts from "Fire Dove," the title track of her latest full length album, a live performance of "Space Hitchhikers" from Pony Rug, and "Under Mission," released as a single. You can find The Nunnery's music and information about live performances at www.thenunnerymusic.com Also check out Pony Rug, Sarah and Erik's live session music video channel, at www.ponyrugmusic.com/

Pink Noise brings you new music - and the stories behind it - in the words of the artists themselves. Albert Bagman is the burlap masked character created by songwriter and visual artist Kory Johnson. This intensely visual project delivers tenderly emotive music with a flare for the theatrical. We talked about how living and working in relative isolation inspires his forlorn songwriting, and about how anxiety and stagefright led to his creation of a masked persona. Check out Albert Bagman's videos on youtube to get a sense of his visual art. You can find his new album Visitors on bandcamp and other streaming services, and his tour dates are on his bandcamp page as well. Featured in this episode: Give up the Ghost (from Straw) Violet & Mildred, Excuse, and Cliche (from Visitors) Follow here or subscribe in your podcast app for future episodes of Pink Noise! http://albertbagman.bandcamp.com http://www.pinknoisepod.com

Welcome to Pink Noise! Jeff Gregerson brings you new voices in music, with interviews and songs. Subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes. For more information, visit www.pinknoisepod.com