Fri, 10 February 2023
This week Greg is talking with Jason Walton! Most people know Jason from his involvement with Agalloch and Sculptured, but he is a brilliant composer and musician and has released tons oif music under various project names such as Moonbladder, Snares of Sixes, Self Spiller, Especially Likely Sloth and a whole plethora more that you should go check out RIGHT NOW on his Bandcamp. We had an excellent time talking about the mutual confusion both of our bands endured in the early 2000’s of being compared to each other for the simple reason of just having brass instruments in the band. We also discuss the origin of his friendship and music collective with Don Anderson and John Haughm, his experiences with Agalloch, the origins of his I Hate Music podcast, and all the usual tangents!
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Thu, 5 January 2023
This week Greg is talking with Malfet! Malfet makes a beautiful pastoral style of dungeon synth and we got to talking about his origins, musical influences, the dungeon synth scene, and how to bring the music to the live arena for gigs. Also he tells an amazing story about the first time he heard maudlin of the Well!
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Fri, 28 October 2022
This week Greg is talking with Hunter Ginn, the other half of the Radical Research Podcast, as well as the drummer and musician in Canvas Solaris, Plague Psalm, and the new drummer for Sculptured. We discuss Radical Research, his bands, and a long dissertation on what it was like to grow up as a metal fan in the 90’s and be jaded and cynical in your early 40’s. It was a fun conversation so check it out!
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https://plaguepsalm.bandcamp.com https://tribunalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/chromosphere
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Thu, 6 October 2022
This week Greg is talking with Jeff Wagner, author of the recently released book Destination Onward: The Story of Fates Warning. We discuss Jeff’s podcast Radical Research, the inspiration behind writing a Fates Warning book, some of the interesting stories that the book helped bring to light about FW, the process of being an independently published author, and of course all the usual tangents.
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Thu, 4 August 2022
This week Greg has no guest and instead is shamelessly plugging his Patreon by debuting the 1st episode from his Patreon Exclusive podcast called The Method Guitarist.
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Fri, 24 June 2022
This week Greg is talking with Josh Strachan of Vaura, Blacklist, Azar Swan, etc. We discuss the evolution of Vaura’s sound on their new record, Vista of Deviant Anatomies, as well as the evolution of his Primal Architecture label, our mutual respect for producer Neil Kernon, the upcoming Blacklist reunion record, as well as all the usual tangents.
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Thu, 26 May 2022
This week Greg is talking with Kim Dylla of Kylla Custom Rock Wear. Kim has been the clothing designer of choice for many metal bands and professional wrestlers over the last decade or so and her visually stunning work can be seen on bands like King Diamond, Cradle of Filth, Machine Head, Overkill, Kreator, etc. as well as wrestlers like Bray Wyatt, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Ruby Riott, and Tamina amongst many others! We discuss the beginnings of her career in designing stage and ring gear, the ideal fabrics for stage gear vs ring gear, how she would like to expand her company, how she fits her work into the very travel heavy life she loves to lead, her various music projects (you may remember her as Vulvatron in GWAR), and of course, all the usual tangents!
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Fri, 13 May 2022
This week Greg is talking with guitarist/composer Se’Nam Palmer of the band Crispin Wah. Se’Nam is amazingly gifted and technically proficient guitarist and mixes those amazing shred chops with crazy sound design to create a whole other vibe to his music which gets referred to as “shredgaze.” We talk about his history with the instrument, how he ended up growing so fond of the Shrapnel and shred movements from the 80’s, the vibrant and diverse Atlanta music scene, and much much more along with all the usual tangents. Also please forgive some of the audio issues as we had some technical interference which messed with the recording of the episode.
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https://crispinwah.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 28 April 2022
This week Greg is talking with returning guest Kevin Hufnagel from Dysrhythmia, Gorguts, and Vaura. We discuss how his teaching has evolved and expanded during the pandemic, the new Vaura record, his new project Veldune, some shred guitar discussions, and some of his favorite guitar solos, along with all the usual tangents.
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Fri, 15 April 2022
This week Greg is talking with Terry Syrek. Terry is discussing his new record, Story, the way the album came together, how he got the guest musicians for it, as well as discussing the tape trading that went on during the shred era of the late 80’s/early 90’s, the landscape of today’s modern guitarists, and of course, all the usual tangents.
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Fri, 1 April 2022
This week Greg is talking with Shane Parish of the band Ahleuchatistas. Shane is an eclectic and accomplished guitarist/composer/educator. In this interview, we touch on his development as a player as well as a teacher, the formation and intent behind Ahleuchatistas, the newer projects he has been working on, and the politics he tries to express in his art.
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https://shaneparish.bandcamp.com
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Fri, 18 March 2022
This week Greg is talking with Buzz Gravelle who is a guitarist/composer/music professor who is known for playing fretless classical guitar. We discuss his path on the classical guitar, how he discovered the fretless guitar, and the multiple ways he is looking to expand visibility of the instrument from releasing albums of original material, helping to get the instruments into people’s hands through his G&G Guitar company, and his plans for writing a method book to help newcomers learn the nuances playing fretless! And of course, all the usual tangents.
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https://www.instagram.com/fret_buzz/ https://www.youtube.com/c/buzzgravelle
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Thu, 10 March 2022
This week Greg is talking with Mark Deutsch, who in addition to be an amazing performer and composer, is the creator of a musical instrument called the Bazantar. He developed the instrument in the 90’s and has been recordings and expanding the techniques for the instrument ever since. We discuss his journey in terms of how he discovered music and how he made his way, the teachers he had, the way dreams influenced the creation of the Bazantar, and all the usual tangents.
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Thu, 17 February 2022
This week, we are taking a trip to the 1997 to revisit Greg’s time as a DJ at 91.3 WDOM in Providence, RI hosting a weekly metal show called The Metal Meltdown! In October of 1997, 19 year old Greg interviewed local RI metal DJ Dr. Metal aka Mike Gonsalves who hosted the biggest metal show in town every saturday night from 12pm-2am called The Metal Zone on 94.1 WHJY. In addition to being an awesome show, Dr. Metal was a huge influence on Greg’s radio show and helped Greg get some contacts in the industry for getting cds sent to the station. Unfortunately we lost Doc in 2003 during the Station Nightclub Fire which killed 100 people and injured 230. This episode is a rest in power tribute to him and all the others who lost their lives that night. I hope you all enjoy this blast from the past. This is a Ret Con Industries production.
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Fri, 4 February 2022
This week Greg is talking with Eden Rayz! Eden is a spectacular cellist/vocalist/composer in the Boston area. She currently sings for the bands Scaphism and Angel Grinder but is also preparing an ep of her cello/composition work called Corpus Vice which will be released later this year. We talk about her journey including her musical upbringing, the differences between studying a classical instrument at Berklee College of Music as opposed to a traditional conservatory, her master's degree in composting from Boston Conservatory, how she got into singing metal and forming bands, as well her penchant for writing and performing blasphemous music, and ion course all the usual tangents.
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https://angelgrinderofficial.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 20 January 2022
This week Greg is talking with Francis Roberts! Francis is a multi-talented composer, guitarist, producer from CA. We delve into his musical journey and discuss he is earliest band and recording experiences, as well as the formation of his band Old Man Wizard, his introduction to dungeon synth, his progression as a producer and how he uses his knowledge to create educational YouTube tutorials and other resources for budding producers, and of course, all the usual tangents.
Please support Francis at the following sites:
https://www.youtube.com/c/FrancisRoberts https://oldmanwizard.bandcamp.com https://astralcauldron.bandcamp.com https://francisroberts.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 6 January 2022
This week Greg is talking with Josh and Shane (aka Naginah The Bard and Phranick The Wizard) who comprise the act Sombre Arcane! We discuss their separate music histories, how Sombre Arcane came together, the meaning behind their various names, Josh’s collection various folk instruments, the beginning of the Northeast Dungeon Siege which they created, and all the usual tangents!
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Thu, 23 December 2021
This week Greg is talking with country music journalist Marcus Dowling who has been a friend for 25 years. We discuss Marcus’s journey to becoming a top country music journalist, his hard work to promote black and LGBTQ country artists, the nature of race in the country music world, where he seems his career going, the big things he wants to do to make an impact, Elvis, and all the usual tangents!
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https://linktr.ee/marcuskdowling
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Thu, 9 December 2021
This week Greg is talking with Jeff Black a multitalented musician and composer who is in Gatekeeper, Encloaked, and also releasing solo tracks under his own name. Jeff is also a great music producer and engineer so we delve into how he got into the production side of things, as well as discussing his band history, thoughts on modern retro production, and of course, all the usual tangents.
Please support Jeff at the following sites:
https://jeffblackmusic.bandcamp.com https://encloaked.bandcamp.com https://gatekeeper.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 25 November 2021
This week Greg is talking with Marie McAuliffe of the bands Mesa and Putrescine. They discuss the music history of both of her bands, future potential projects, her philosophy on keeping her music free to all, the concepts and social commentary in her lyrics, and all the usual tangents.
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https://mesadoom.bandcamp.com/ https://reek-of-putrescine.bandcamp.com/
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Thu, 11 November 2021
This week Greg is talking with Jim aka Arillius of Khand! They discuss his history with the dungeon synth scene and electronic music along with an in-depth explanation of tracker music and its birth in the early 90’s as well as the influence it has had on Jim and his work with Khand, and of course all the usual tangents. Please support Khand at the following site: Songs Played:
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Thu, 28 October 2021
This week Greg is celebrating the release of the new Kayo Dot album Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike, which is being released by Prophecy Productions on October 29, 2021, as well as the 20th anniversary of maudlin of the Well’s Bath and Leaving Your Body Map, and the 25th anniversary of the motW’s formation. To celebrate he has Toby Drive and Jason Byron on as guests. They discuss the process behind the new Kayo Dot record, memories of recording Bath and Leaving Your Body Map, motW gigs, fan questions, and all the usual tangents you’ve come to expect.
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Thu, 14 October 2021
This week Greg gets educated by Dr. Jeremy Swist, the Heavy Metal Classicist. They discuss Jeremy’s introduction to the realm of scholarly interpretations of heavy metal, his thoughts on the popularity of subjects like Alexander The Great, Nero, Roman persecution of Christians, and the Battle of Thermopylae, and lots of other educational goodness!
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https://heavymetalclassicist.home.blog
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Thu, 30 September 2021
This week Greg speaks with Mark Briody, founding member and rhythm guitarist of Jag Panzer! They discuss Jag Panzer’s beginnings as a cover band in Colorado, their experiences with tape trading and getting a record deal, their resurgence in the mid-90’s through Century Media, how Mark sees their legacy in the metal world, and all the other tangents you have come to expect.
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www.jagpanzer.com
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Thu, 16 September 2021
This week Greg speaks with Jenn Taiga. They discuss her introduction to the dungeon synth scene, her approach to performing, new artists she is currently enjoying, and all the usual tangents! Also for $5 and up Patreon subscribers, there will be bonus content with Jenn discussing her recommendations for building your own synth set-up!
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https://jenntaiga.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 2 September 2021
This week Greg speaks with Danny Axel about his various music projects including his band August On Sunday and his multiple solo records, as well as Hive Mind Radio which he hosts every week on Twitch with Steven James. We discuss the realities of coming into your own musically in the NYC scene, the story behind his bands, and all sorts of other fun stuff!
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https://augustonsunday.bandcamp.com https://dannyaxel.bandcamp.com https://www.twitch.tv/danny_axel
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Thu, 26 August 2021
This week Greg welcomes back Yvette Young! This was recorded in 2020 after the pandemic started and is a fun chat about guitar pedals, guitar faces, and plenty of tangents. It was a lot of fun and a lot of laughs were had.
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Thu, 19 August 2021
This week Greg welcomes Evergreen! Their resume includes the projects Fogweaver, Hideous Gomphidius, Delmak-O, and many others as well was being the owner of Fableglade Records. They talk about the inspiration and stories behind each project, Philip K Dick, the Buffy Universe, and other topics!
Please support Evergreen at the following sites:
https://thefogweaver.bandcamp.com https://hideousgomphidius.bandcamp.com https://amomentofclarityrecordings.bandcamp.com https://draconicregicide.bandcamp.com https://fablegladerecords.bandcamp.com https://keystooneiria.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 5 August 2021
We're back! This week Greg welcomes you back by re-introducing himself for the benefit of new listeners, explaining the podcast’s absence and reemergence, Baliset’s hiatus, Concilium,
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Wed, 19 February 2020
Greg is back talking with Nathanael Larochette about his project The Night Watch and their new record An Embarrassment Of Riches. Also there are plenty of patented Color of Air tangents and Nathanael even turns the tides and interviews Greg about wrestling music!
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Fri, 29 March 2019
Greg talks with Alec Head of the bands Ghostbound and Kosmodemonic to discuss music, acting, and wrestling!
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Sat, 9 February 2019
Greg talks with Yvette Young about the NAMM experience and a plethora of other topics and tangents. Along with the debut of some Technical Difficulty music after Skype crapped the bed.
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Fri, 1 February 2019
Greg sits down with Terran Olson to discuss his current project Vesper Moth, their time living together and in maudlin of the Well/Kayo Dot, and Terran’s unabashed love of synthesizers (insert sound of Terran grumbling).
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Thu, 19 October 2017
Greg talks with Sarah, Jeff, and Rich from PA band Minimize to discuss their growth over the last few years which has led to their most recent album Resolve, as well as getting them the opportunity to tour with Armored Saint and Saxon! Also we hear about their amazing W.A.S.P. cover set from last year and Sarah’s experiences singing on stage with Kip Winger!
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Thu, 12 October 2017
Greg sits down with Walter Sickert, Edrie Edrie, and Jojo Lazar of Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys to discuss all the aspects of their diverse and eccentric creative stamp on the Boston Music Scene. From their start as a duo with Walter Sickert and Edrie Edrie to the powerhouse ensemble that they are today making records, scoring silent movies, making theater productions and even playing the planetarium!
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Sat, 7 October 2017
The Color of Air returns! In this episode, Greg gives a huge update on what he has been up to all these months. He discusses the launch of www.retconindustries.com and his involvement with Capitol Wrestling as their official composer. Then he gives you a guided tour through 7 of the custom themes he has made for Capitol Wrestling and gives you little insights into the creative process behind them!
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Fri, 11 November 2016
This week, Greg is talking to Steph Sparrow, Doctor of Music, Synth/Keyboard Player, Vocalist, and Tattoo Artist extraordinaire about the various avenues she has explored in her multi-faceted career in music. We talk the joys and pitfalls of being metalhead in academic music programs, getting back at your professors through original music, tour stories, and much more!
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Thu, 28 April 2016
This week, Greg is talking to Chris Farmerie who runs the Metal Thursday night at Ralph’s Rock & Roll Diner in Worcester, MA as well as being a veteran of the Worcester metal scene, playing in the bands Acephalus, Despoilment, Zircon, and Rhadamanthys. We talk about the origins of Metal Thursday, now celebrating their 10th year, Iron Maiden, Anthrax, and all sorts of other stuff.
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Wed, 20 April 2016
Greg meets up again with Michael J. Epstein and Sophia Cacciola to discuss their newest movie project, Blood Of The Tribades, as well as talking about their growth as filmmakers and storytellers over the course of 3 movies. Also, we discuss the state of the arts scene here in Boston and their decision to leave and seek out new adventures in LA.
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Sun, 17 April 2016
We’re baaaaaackkkk! Greg sits down to discuss the crazy experience he had going to NYC in August as part of the maudlin of the Well reunion and Toby Driver’s residency at The Stone.
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Fri, 4 September 2015
Greg chats with Joe Kurland, the guitarist from local MA power metal group Armory. They discuss the band’s origins, the development of their sound and production methods, and a lot about favorite video game music!
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Fri, 24 July 2015
Greg sat down with Ryan Adams of CT sleaze-rockers Nightbitch after a matinee afternoon gig in New Haven, CT. He forgot to change the batteries but was able to get 30 mins with Ryan to discuss the origin of the sleaze, the CT metal scene from the late 90’s, being a college radio metal DJ, and all sorts of other other stuff!
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nightbitch.bandcamp.com
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Wed, 8 July 2015
Happy 1 year anniversary to The Color of Air! Greg comes back after a hiatus with a special episode. He sits down with his Concilium bandmates Paris and Chris in this special crossover event with their own amazing podcast called The Terrible Book Club! In this episode they decide to form the Terrible Album Club and the subject of their discussion is Styx’s 1983 album Kilroy Was Here.
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yearn.bandcamp.com
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Thu, 7 May 2015
Greg sits down with Mike McKenzie of The Red Chord to discuss various topics including embarrassing moments meeting your idols, Mike’s detailed knowledge of Christian metal bands, and oh yeah Mike’s prolific music career with The Red Chord, Stomach Earth, Unraveller, Nightkin, and a bunch more!
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Wed, 29 April 2015
This week, Greg sits down with Boston songwriter, comedian, filmmaker, all around creative type Rob Potylo to talk about his journey over the last 15 years encompassing various things such as his first notoriety as his comic alter ego Robbie Roadsteamer, his stint on WBCN and subsequent firing, his solo career as Rob Potylo, his hit YouTube show Quiet Desperation, and his current living and creative situation taking residence at the EMF rehearsal building in Cambridge, MA.
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Thu, 23 April 2015
Greg speaks with Einar Solberg, the lead singer and keyboardist of Leprous, to discuss the creative process behind their brilliant new album The Congregation, his evolution as a singer, and Leprous’s touring plans for the year
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Wed, 15 April 2015
Today Greg interviews Nathanael Larochette the guitarist/composer of the band Musk Ox as well as guitarist of the band The Night Watch. We discuss Nathanael's musical journey towards developing his technique and creating his style as well as discussing the origins of The Night Watch and his collaborations with Woods Of Ypres and Agalloch.
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Wed, 8 April 2015
Greg’s guest this week is guitarist/vocalist/songwriter/producer John Mitchell (Arena, It Bites, Frost*, Kino) to discuss his most recent project called Lonely Robot. He discusses how the project came together as well as talking about his roots as an engineer and his love of boats and Jaguars.
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Thu, 19 March 2015
On this week’s episode, Greg talks with Arjen Anthony Lucassen the mastermind behind Ayreon, Star One, and many others to discuss his latest project The Gentle Storm which is a collaboration with Anneke Van Giersbergen. Greg also talks to him about the initial years of trying to get Ayreon going, his work methods, and gear! Special thanks to Jon and Jeff at InsideOut America for their help arranging the interview and the permission to share some of the new music with The Color Of Air listeners!
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 12 March 2015
On this week’s episode, Greg talks with Jeff Wagner author of the recently published Peter Steele biography Soul On Fire as well as Mean Deviation which goes through the history of progressive metal. They discuss his books, Peter Steele, Jeff’s definition of “progressive” versus “Prog” and all sorts of other great musical discussions.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Tue, 10 March 2015
Greg opens up a discussion examining received ideas and how they play a part in our development as music fans and listeners. Don't know what he means by "received ideas?" Take a listen to a long winded explanation and send in a response and share your thoughts!
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Thu, 26 February 2015
This week, Greg talks with Josh Strawn, guitarist and singer of Vaura as well as being one of the main members of Azar Swan. They discuss his own musical journey, catch up on current musical projects he has in the works as well as his new life down in the Big Easy. Also Greg gives an update on his unsuccessful attempt at RPM 2015 as well as discussing the most recent Topic Of The Week.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Tue, 10 February 2015
Greg talks about some of his favorite and least favorite concept albums and why, and not the ones you would assume. So now the question to you is what are some of your favorite albums and why? Send your response to colorofairpodcast@gmail.com www.colorofair.com |
Fri, 6 February 2015
Greg gets Colin Marston (Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, Behold...The Arctopus, and many more) on the phone to discuss how he began his career as an engineer and how he manages to find time to be so creative and prolific and still run a successful studio business.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Mon, 2 February 2015
Posing the question to you the listener on what the term avant-garde means to you or ithe use of sub-genres in general. Do you find them helpful or are they overused? Send email responses to colorofairpodcast@gmail.com |
Thu, 1 January 2015
Happy New Year! Greg has no guest this week so he decided to do another round of Q&A as well as talking about 3 big albums he discovered in 2014. No alcohol was involved in the answering of these questions.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Sat, 13 December 2014
Greg chats with Sacha Dunable the guitarist/singer from Intronaut and Dunable Guitars to discuss reflections on his bands 10th anniversary, how he got into the guitar-making business, future plans for Intronaut, and guitar effects pedals. Gear Geeks rejoice!
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 4 December 2014
Greg returns from a month long break with an interview with musician/composer George Korein. To try and sum up all the topics discussed would be pointless, just strap in a for a twisty ride with lots of tangents!
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Wed, 22 October 2014
On this week’s show, Greg introduces you all to the band Second Grave out of Worcester and sits down with guitarist/singer Krista Van Guilder and guitarist Christopher Drzal to discuss all matter of things including their history in the local metal scene, home ownership tips, and how it is to be in a band with your spouse. Plus great tunes!
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 16 October 2014
This week Greg sits down to chat with guitarist and composer Catherine Capozzi to discuss all the various projects she has been involved with such as Axemunkee, All The Queen’s Men, Ziaf, Darling Pet Munkee as well as her soundtrack work on the movie Ten and her current project Bring Us Your Women. As well she throws in tales of growing up in Waterbury, CT, partying with French diplomats, and meeting Brian May.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Tue, 7 October 2014
Once upon a time, a young squire named Gregor travelled many miles to the land of Canterbury in search of wisdom from the highly esteemed knight Sir Terry. Now years later, they reconvene to share stories of battles fought, roads travelled, tables of shadow, and the long passed down tale of the errant knight Sir Zakk Wylde.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Sat, 27 September 2014
This week Greg sits down with Byron, one of the founding members of maudlin of the Well, lyricist for motW and a bunch of Kayo Dot albums, and mystic. They discuss meeting in high school, Byron’s influences for becoming a poet and occultist, and all sorts of other stuff.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Sat, 20 September 2014
A conversation with Greg’s friend of 22 years and ex-bandmate Toby Driver of Kayo Dot and lots of other projects. A varied discussion ensues that touches upon various subjects like the meaning of “pretentious,” Greg’s musical existential crisis, and lots of talk about the newest Kayo Dot album Coffins On Io.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Sat, 13 September 2014
Greg goes to “the Well” pun intended. He doesn’t have a guest so he asked out for questions and got a bunch back to answer. So he poured some drinks and reminisced about his days in maudlin of the Well, Kayo Dot, and his favorite prog rock records.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Fri, 5 September 2014
Greg sits down with Ron Varod of Kayo Dot and Zvi to discuss his journey to becoming a full time member of one of his favorite bands as well as talking about gear, influences, and most importantly talking some shit on 90’s bands. Also Ron sets the record straight on his much rumored love of nu-metal. If Electro-Harmonix hears this episode, please give Ron and Greg endorsement deals.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Wed, 27 August 2014
This week Greg speaks with Nashville singer/songwriter Kasey Lansdale. Kasey is out promoting her album Restless and the first single Sorry Ain’t Enough. We talk about where she comes from as well as the work ethic of a musician in the Nashville scene.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 21 August 2014
Greg has a cool chat with Jesse Krakow (Time Of Orchids, Dot Wiggin Band, Dr. Nerve) this week. Lots of musings on the nature of being a musician and how one evolves over time. Also Greg tries to rationally explain his love for Iron Maiden.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 14 August 2014
Greg chats with Chuck Stern of the band Stern to discuss the inspirations and recording process behind their upcoming album Bone Turquoise as well as discussing horror and sci-fi movies from the 80’s and Greg and Chuck both admit to being proud hypocrites.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 31 July 2014
Today Greg talks with Joel RL Phelps (The Downer Trio, Silkworm) and Stuart Dalquist (Asva, Burning Witch, Sunn 0))) ) to discuss their new project Dama/Libra. The debut album Claw comes out on 8/12/14 via Northern Spy (CD) and you can also pre-order the vinyle release through Dama/Libra themselves at http://damalibra.wordpress.com. They give us a glimpse into their writing process as well as discussing their upcoming summer tour and a little bit of backstory on how they each got started. We also will debut their song “Blind” which is not on their album and will be released as a split ep sometime in the future.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 24 July 2014
On the first episode recorded in person, Greg welcomes Boston musicians and filmmakers Michael J Epstein and Sophia Cacciola. They discuss their work ethic which has spawned multiple bands, grass roots music promotion, music videos, and 2 feature films over the last five years. Their story should be inspirational to any musicians or other artists.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 17 July 2014
On a very special birthday episode, Greg finally talks live with artist extraordinaire Eliran Kantor who has designed the album covers for Baliset’s releases since 2009 as well as artwork for some other lesser known bands like Testament, Atheist, Sodom and Iced Earth. He shares his journey from drawing as a child to being in the Israeli military and pushing himself to make a career doing something he loves. Also plenty of Iron Maiden talk!
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Thu, 10 July 2014
This week, Greg talks to prolific British singer/songwriter/filmmaker Nick Hudson. They discuss Nick’s beginnings as a musician, his growth as a producer and engineer, the concepts behind some of his albums, and the possibility of forming a new band called The Bouquet Of Turds.
Songs Played:
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
Color Of Air Feem Tune written and performed by Greg Massi
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Sat, 5 July 2014
Greg talks with guitarist Kevin Hufnagel to discuss the evolution of Dysrhythmia, Vaura, his solo projects, and how he got the gig in Gorguts.
Songs played:
1. The Line Always Snaps - Dysrhythmia - Test Of Submission 2. Perpetual Shadow - Kevin Hufnagel - Ashland 3. Absconders - Gorguts - Colored Sands
This is a Ret Con Recordings production.
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Sun, 29 June 2014
In the debut episode, Greg chats with British guitarist Matt Stevens to discuss his evolution as a solo artist and as part of The Fierce And The Dead, the difficulties of making it as an indie artist, the aging prog rock audience, and Greg's favorite topic IRON MAIDEN.
Songs played:
1. Part 4 - The Fierce And The Dead - Spooky Action 2. Unsettled - Matt Stevens - Lucid 3. A Boy - Matt Stevens - Lucid
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