When Elvis Died Podcast

When Elvis Died Podcast # 6: Live from Canada Proto-podcast

Quentin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:01:43 +0000

As many of you know, I've just moved up to Canada. Relocating to a new place has inspired me to re-listen to some Canadian music. I realized, upon searching my library, that I have quite a bit of music made by Canadians, and I thought I would make a little proto-podcast of good rock and roll and hip-hop tunes from the great white north.

Shownotes:

1.)"ABCs" by K'Naan Featuring Chubb Rock from the album Troubadour

2.)"No Epiphany" by Fucked Up from the album The Chemistry of Common Life

3.)One Great City - The Weakerthans from the album Reconstruction Site

When Elvis Died Podcast 5: The Colour Out of Space Pt. 3

Quentin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:05:54 +0000

The Thrilling conclusion, just in time for Halloween. Enjoy, and have a great holiday!

When Elvis Died Podcast #4: The Colour Out of Space Pt. 2

Quentin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:34:38 +0000

Here's part two of my reading of "The Colour out of Space" by H.P. Lovecraft. Only one more week left!

I tried out some "special effects" near the end--hopefully they sound fitting, and not lame and out of place.

When Elvis Died Podcast #3: The Colour Out of Space Pt. 1

Quentin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:23:26 +0000

Halloween is fast approaching. As I've written before, Halloween is probably my favorite holiday, and I always celebrate by pulling out my H.P. Lovecraft collections and nestling myself inside his tales of terror.

This year, I thought I'd do one better. For a variety of reasons, I love his story "The Colour out of Space". Perhaps no other story of his is so tied to the landscape of western New England, where I currently reside, but not for long. Thus, in the spirit of celebrating Halloween, commemorating the place I love so much, and relishing the reading outloud of elaborate prose, I've decided to do a series of podcasts where I read the story. This is part one, probably of three--expect the rest in the next few weeks, as Halloween approaches.

It's a great story, and I hope I do it justice.

Download It Here

When Elvis Died Podcast #2: In a metal mood Proto-podcast

Quentin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:39:47 +0000

In keeping with the manifesto laid out by Dan Patterson, I have made my second When Elvis Died Podcast into a proto-podcast. I know that Proto-podcasting is supposed to be about getting back to the roots, and since I just started, I don't really have any roots to get back to. If this is a serious concern for you, please head down the rabbit hole to find the authenticity you're looking for.

Download Audio: When Elvis Died Episode 2

Show Notes:

Cannibal Corpse: "Hammer Smashed Face" from the album "Live Cannibalism" on Metal Blade Records

At the Gates: "Slaughter of the Soul" from the album "Slaughter of the Soul" on Earache Records

Isis: "Backlit" from the album "Panopticon" on Ipecac Recordings

When Elvis Died Podcast #1: Where were you when Elvis Died?

Quentin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:19:10 +0000

This is the first ever When Elvis Died Podcast, featuring me reading the essay/eulogy from which this blog takes its name. Lester Bangs has been a huge influence on me personally, artistically, and academically, and more than that, his stuff is just fun to read out loud! Enjoy.

Download Audio: When Elvis Died Episode 1

Show Notes:

"Where were you when Elvis Died?" published in Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung by Lester Bangs, edited by Greil Marcus and published by Vintage Books, New York 1988. Originally published in The Village Voice, August 29, 1977.

"You are a Runner and I am my father's son" by Wolf Parade, from the album Apologies to the Queen Mary, Sub Pop Records, 2005