On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Thor Harris! I don’t think Thor needs much introduction, but I have to mention the incredible new Thor & Friends Album, “Heathen Spirituals,” that’s out this week. It’s such a cathartic joy to listen to – so many moving parts, all of it interlocked and moving together beautifully. Thor and I talk about the marimba gifted to him, the album, and plenty more before diving into all things Kraftwerk, Steve Reich’s genius, prog love, Paul McCartney, Chappell Roan, The Jackson 5, and more!
Listen to all of Thor’s picks HERE
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Song List
The Jackson 5 “I’ll Be There”
Kansas “Dust In The Wind”
Kraftwerk “Model”
Steve Reich “Music for 18 Musicians”
Genesis “Seconds Out”
Yes “Siberian Khatru”
Utopia “Mated”
Robert Fripp “North Star”
Swans “Failure”
Chappell Roan “Good Luck Babe”
Paul McCartney “Silly Love Songs”
Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that’s made us and left a certain mark. Whether it’s a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack.
What a great episode! Love Swans, and Thor is always a standout. Believe it or not, in high school, my brother was in a band with a guitarist named (I kid you not) Harris Thor.