I really like the quality of Turnstyles interviews, this now being the 3rd show in the series that I've aired. The questions are pertinent and just leading and thoughtful enough, and the interviews never seem to drag due to nice usage of the artist's music interspersed during the Q+A. The rest of the show is progressive, and I like most of the music. I think Sam could loosen up a bit during the breaks and let it go a bit -- it's fun, relaxing music and the host should reflect! But he does a nice job. This is a great series for the weekend.
My father used to say when we’d be watching movies that all of a sudden turned too artsy or avant garde, “Jonny, they had me and now they lost me.” Turnstyles has not lost me. The music is a little more far out—as in further from the pop center-- than the last episode of I reviewed, but it’s all still pretty much compelling. The mixes are so nice and it continues to be an unalientaing way to learn more about new and experimental music. In this episode Sam Fuqua interviews Argentinean musician Gabby Kerpel and his questions are thoughtful and Kerpel’s music is fascinating, different sounding, and ultimately accessible, just like Turnstyles itself. It’s also upbeat enough to be played on a weekend afternoon.
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Justin Grotelueschen
Posted on August 23, 2004 at 07:01 PM | Permalink
Review of Turnstyles 004 Hour 1: Gaby Kerpel
I really like the quality of Turnstyles interviews, this now being the 3rd show in the series that I've aired. The questions are pertinent and just leading and thoughtful enough, and the interviews never seem to drag due to nice usage of the artist's music interspersed during the Q+A. The rest of the show is progressive, and I like most of the music. I think Sam could loosen up a bit during the breaks and let it go a bit -- it's fun, relaxing music and the host should reflect! But he does a nice job. This is a great series for the weekend.
Jonathan Goldstein
Posted on June 21, 2004 at 09:32 PM | Permalink
Review of Turnstyles 004 Hour 1: Gaby Kerpel
My father used to say when we’d be watching movies that all of a sudden turned too artsy or avant garde, “Jonny, they had me and now they lost me.” Turnstyles has not lost me. The music is a little more far out—as in further from the pop center-- than the last episode of I reviewed, but it’s all still pretty much compelling. The mixes are so nice and it continues to be an unalientaing way to learn more about new and experimental music. In this episode Sam Fuqua interviews Argentinean musician Gabby Kerpel and his questions are thoughtful and Kerpel’s music is fascinating, different sounding, and ultimately accessible, just like Turnstyles itself. It’s also upbeat enough to be played on a weekend afternoon.