Aural Mess Episode 11

Giuseppe Ricapito, a journalist and musician, discusses his music, influences, and songwriting process. The conversation also touches on the concept of the swan song theory in music, the influence of literary songwriters, and Neil Young's authenticity and live performances. Chad and Giuseppe go on to discuss the power of music and the enduring impact of one man with an acoustic guitar. They explore the essence of a well-written song, the tradition of folk and blues tunes, and the appreciation for different genres. The conversation delves into the fascination with music legends and the stories behind rock and roll, including the legacy of Gram Parsons and the experience of visiting music landmarks. The episode concludes with a discussion on unlikely songs they love and the unique sound of Prison Affair.

Mentioned in this episode:

Giuseppe’s SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/giuseppeisgvr

Giuseppe’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/giuseppericapito/

Episode 11 playlist (Spotify)

Episode 11 playlist (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb44aG5ouGJFm1jKFGSmeUNJ

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:45 Giuseppe's Music, Influences, and Journalism Career
08:08 The Swan Song Theory
09:44 Influences and Literary Songwriters
15:31 The Dark Themes of Gaucho
29:05 The Impact of Digital Era on Music
32:05 Neil Young's Authenticity and Live Performances
33:32 The Power of Music
37:38 The Love for Music and the Appreciation for Different Genres
42:14 The Influence of Popular Music
45:04 The Legends and Stories of Rock and Roll
49:15 The Experience of Visiting Music Landmarks
50:12 The Love for Steely Dan and The Eagles
55:01 The Solo Career of Keith Richards
56:28 The Unexpected Song Obsession