Friday, August 13, 2010

Check These Podcasts Out!

Hello!

Here are 5 interesting podcasts I think you should check out. you can find them when you search for them on iTunes. Quite entertaining!

1. Sly $ the Family Stone -John Mayer
John Mayer's influences and inspirations are quite insightful. I have always been lead to some interesting artists because of JM. In this particular podcast, John Mayer collaborates with blues guitarist Buddy Guy on this fantastic version of "You can make it if you try" by none other than Sly and the Family Stone. In fact, I suggest you go ahead and check out some of their music too!

2. Nikon podcast 3 - John Mayer on Photography and blogs
This podcast was interesting because it shows one of the many various sides to this amazing artist. He talks about photography and his views and takes on it (obviously as it is done by Nikon) but it is still pretty cool. This podcast was cool because it has a lot to do with the things we learn in this class. Photos and blogs! Hey! :)

3.Morning Show with Elvis Duran - John Mayer Calls In!
This podcast is one of my favorites just because its a simple phone interview/conversation but he hits on such important points about artists these days and the 'American idol mania'. They even discuss his venture into comedy and why he does it. He is candid, and humble which is what is quite fascinating about JM. Its like there is more to him than just music and it is always interesting to see that side of an artist. And of course I cannot get over that phone voice of his. :)

4.John Mayer speaks at Berklee
John Mayer speaks at his college Berklee. This is where he attended before he dropped out to pursue his music career.

5.Fender: John Mayer- Inside the 2007 Summer Tour
This video podcast makes me happy and I promise you it will have the same effect on you. JM talks about his love for guitars and his custom made Fender brand guitars. He is an amazing guitar player and its nice to hear him speak about how he has come full circle now that he can design his own guitars after dreaming about specifications and designs for so long. By the way, that white custom made CONTINUUM guitar just melted me. Its just a gorgeous instrument.

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