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Soundcheck / April 13, 2005

Soundcheck

Wednesday, April 13, 2005
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  • Fiona Apple - freefiona.com
    Fiona Apple (www.freefiona.com)

    Finding an Audience...finally

    In early 2002 and 2003, singer Fiona Apple recorded what COULD have been her third album…if Sony Music’s Epic Records had decided to release it. Somehow, the recording reached the Internet, where as many as 50,000 fans a day are downloading it, all without Sony’s official permission. We talk to Genetta Adams, assistant managing editor at Newsday, and Dave Muscato, found of a fan site, FreeFiona.com, that’s dedicated to persuading Sony to release the disk.

    Fiona Apple may be finding her fans on the Internet, but back in the 19th Century, painter Vincent van Gogh’s works didn’t reach his audience until his letters were published posthumously. Composer Michael Gordon joins John to talk about his new chamber opera, “Van Gogh,” which chronicles the painter’s attempts to find solace in art and in spirituality.

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Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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