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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
  • Jim Jarmusch

    One Soundtrack Is Not Enough

    Music sets the mood in the mysterious films of director Jim Jarmusch. Today, the iconic filmmaker talks about compiling two soundtracks for his new film, "The Limits of Control." Plus: singer-songwriter Steve Earle discusses the mentor who inspired his latest album. And, he plays live.

For "Limits," Music Without Boundaries

The new film from Jim Jarmusch, "The Limits of Control," boasts two soundtracks. One of them features music from Jarmusch's own band. The filmmaker tells us about making music while making films.

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"The Limits of Control" site
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Amazon
"Film Music From The Limits of Control" on Amazon

Steve Earle

Steve Earle

Steve Earle often tackles politics and personal demons in his songs, but his new album pays tribute to his mentor: the influential singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Earle joins us to talk about a friendship that began with heckling at a nightclub -- and endured after Van Zandt’s death. Plus, Earle plays live in our studio.

Steve Earle site
"Townes" on Amazon.com

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