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Topic: The Last Dinner Party/This Town |
MrMonte
Replies: 14
Views: 3032
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:36 pm Subject: The Last Dinner Party/This Town |
would love to see it - if there's a link (can't find it on YouTube) please do share, and thank you! |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:25 pm Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
Monte, this is a forum that still has a sub section for a vote on which song was to be played at a concert from 16 years ago, don't take it personally, it's just quiet here !
haha, fair point!
T ... |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:00 am Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
Another great episode with Penny as guest. Two videos from Paul in a week, verily we are spoiled
New podcast from Christian Huey, afraid I'm not rushing to listen to a 2 parter on Telex any time s ... |
Topic: Sparks - A Neuro-Divergent Perspective (New episode) |
MrMonte
Replies: 0
Views: 779
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:20 am Subject: Sparks - A Neuro-Divergent Perspective (New episode) |
Greetings - I had a captivating and very insightful conversation with Dr. Jonathan Dean, a self-identified neuro-divergent, on how he interprets Sparks' lyrics from his perspective. We also talks abou ... |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:40 pm Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
Just listened to that too. Enjoyed listening to it, though I think there's a lot of over interpretation going on :-)
The reason for this post is that the very simple reason why that second middle eig ... |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:32 pm Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
Monte, I watched the episode for The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte the other night. I couldn't stop watching it and I got to bed way too late. At one part of the discussion (not giving it away), you wer ... |
Topic: Deep Dive: The Girl is Crying In Her Latte! |
MrMonte
Replies: 2
Views: 788
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:53 pm Subject: Deep Dive: The Girl is Crying In Her Latte! |
As promised, here's part two of my discussion with Paul Barrett, where we do a deep dive into the Latte album. I hope you all enjoy. I like getting feedback here - I hope you all do listen, as I reall ... |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:55 pm Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
Thank you Toughest Girl and Dinky for your kind words as always! Part two of our conversation will drop this weekend! We have a great time talking.
Monte |
Topic: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1595
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:26 am Subject: Paul Barrett on Meta/Sparks! |
All - happy to present Part One of my conversation with Paul Barrett - the father of the Meta/Sparks theory. Give it a listen! Here's the link:
https://youtu.be/uuIe7bfA5c4
I urge EVERYONE to s ... |
Topic: Brief (under 7 minutes!) Update on the YouTube Show! |
MrMonte
Replies: 1
Views: 927
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:39 am Subject: Brief (under 7 minutes!) Update on the YouTube Show! |
Hey everyone, did a short update on how the show is going. I lay out my goals for the show; my long term plans; and why I think it's adding something important and unique to out understand of the band ... |
Topic: The prequel years 1966-1971 |
MrMonte
Replies: 11
Views: 1988
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:47 am Subject: The prequel years 1966-1971 |
That was a great read - I really enjoyed the history and the great photos. Thanks for the great work you're doing on this project! |
Topic: New Episode - Ira Robbins of Trouser Press! |
MrMonte
Replies: 3
Views: 1015
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:30 pm Subject: New Episode - Ira Robbins of Trouser Press! |
Glad you like the interview and I think it's important to show different perspectives. The book is a few years away though! You all should come on the show and contribute! :-) |
Topic: New Episode - Ira Robbins of Trouser Press! |
MrMonte
Replies: 3
Views: 1015
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:48 am Subject: New Episode - Ira Robbins of Trouser Press! |
Had a great conversation with Ira Robbins, co-founder and publisher of the old Trouser Press magazine - my favorite music mag while growing up in the 1970s. They were always fans of the band, and frie ... |
Topic: please can you give us an update |
MrMonte
Replies: 6
Views: 15120
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Forum: Official Announcements Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:20 pm Subject: please can you give us an update |
Check the date on the first post Monte…….
Good point! Well, I stand by my words anyway! :) |
Topic: please can you give us an update |
MrMonte
Replies: 6
Views: 15120
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Forum: Official Announcements Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:35 am Subject: please can you give us an update |
I didn't hear the interview - if there's a link, it'd be great - but what is reported here does not surprise me...I think it was implicit in some of the music on the last album. If I ever get around t ... |
Topic: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
MrMonte
Replies: 5
Views: 1282
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:12 am Subject: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
Thank you Toughest Girl in Town! That's a great name btw - has always been a favorite Sparks song, and seeing them performing it live was such a treat!
I appreciate the feedback and as I indicated ... |
Topic: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
MrMonte
Replies: 5
Views: 1282
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:25 am Subject: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
thank you Dinky and Lauryfriese for your comments. Tor was a great guest with a perspective that I hope to explore more in the future.
I appreciate your comments!
Monte |
Topic: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
MrMonte
Replies: 5
Views: 1282
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:03 am Subject: New Episode: Tor Harald on Ron's Compositional Genius! |
All - had a great conversation with Tor Harald (Norway) on the compositional genius of one Ron Mael. He's been thinking about this topic, believe it or not, since he was five years old!
I know a lo ... |
Topic: Highersynth On the Youtube Show |
MrMonte
Replies: 14
Views: 5877
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:45 am Subject: Highersynth On the Youtube Show |
Very belatedly catching up with the forum after a busy couple of weeks - as the song goes - thanks for the love!
Really looking forward to watching the next episodes, Monte.
Thank you for the note ... |
Topic: Highersynth On the Youtube Show |
MrMonte
Replies: 14
Views: 5877
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:54 pm Subject: Highersynth On the Youtube Show |
I really enjoyed watching the interview with my penpal Becky!
So glad you enjoyed! |
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