Alex Skolnick (Testament / Alex Skolnick Trio) joins with Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to talk about everything wacky from his new sofa, to transforming jazz songs into rock. We dive into conversation on the topic of The Beatles, Scorpions, and Prince, along with further insight into Alex's writing process and how he sorts through his ideas to find "the gold". All this and more great advice from our favorite Alex Skolnick. Check this one out with us and get 2020'd!
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Managing Different Creative Endeavors
06:38 - There are Always Ideas that I feel like I'm Ignoring
0740 - My Sofa is my Midlife Crisis
11:50 - Pat Metheny vs Tom Shultz
14:09 - Ringo Gets his Due
21:50 - You HAVE to neglect Things
26:19 - Keeping A Camera Close
34:05 - Prince leaves Mistakes
37:12 - Sorting Through old ideas for "the gold"
44:10 - Tough to get gigs as (the guy from testament)
45:07 - how to make a Rock song Jazz
55:00 - Jazz theory vs Classical Theory
01:05:00 - Improv is like Making Maps of a Song
01:13:00 - Outro
Check out Alex Skolnick:
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alexskolnick.com
B.I.G. L.I.E.: https://youtu.be/RHDpcODU8R8
Florida Man Blues: https://youtu.be/ed4a7FxK3tY
Check out Moods & Modes Podcast:
www.alexskolnick.net/podcast
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