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Conversation with Electronic Music Pioneer, Don Lewis | Brave Sound Podcast

Today we have with us a real pioneer of not only electronic music, but a major influence on the sound of American popular music as a whole. See below for more details. TOPICS: 0:00 Intro Music 1:30 Introduction 3:30 Music inside Ballad of Don Lewis 4:40 What sparked Don’s interest in the synthesizer? 8:10 Don being influenced by his general science teacher, William Young * 9:00 Wendy Carlos “Switched-on Bach” influence on Don 12:40 Don’s first synthesizers 13:30 Concept of LEO 17:50 How synthesizers were first embraced by musicians 19:30 What the word “orchestra” meant to Don Lewis growing up 22:20 Don Lewis’ explanation of synthesizers 24:00 Synthesizer’s role in modern music 25:15 How synthesis has changed sonically over time 29:25 Process of sampling 31:35 Don’s relationship with Roland’s founder Ikutaro Kakehashi 37:20 Roland programmable rhythm units Don had influence in creating (CR-68, CR-78, TR-808) 43:00 Roland TR-808 level of success compared to Linn drums* 46:15 Reasons and methods that Don used to tinker with his first drum machine 53:00 Don’s interest in the way the instrument is made 55:45 Don’s contribution to developing the Yamaha DX7 and Digital synthesis 1:01:00 Iconic records with the DX7 (“St. Elmo’s Fire”) 1:01:55 Working with Michael Jackson on Captain EO 1:04:00 Meeting the Jackson 5 in Tahoe, 1974 1:06:45 WIN (Whip Inflation Now) Gerald Ford and the economic pandemic 1974 1:11:00 Don’s work with Quincy Jones (implementing the ARP 2600 with the rhythm section) 1:21:20 His conception of triggering synthesis with analog sounds 1:23:00 Dealing with frustration while toying with electronics 1:24:00 Don’s outlook on life 1:32:00 “The universe is an interacted, living art form”* 1:37:20 Don experience teaching The History of Gospel Music at UC Berkley 1:38:25 “Breathin, Eating, Music-all the same” professor of African Polyrhythms course 1:40:45 Difference between cultures that embrace music together compared to performer and audience 1:46:30 Thoughts on different types of schooling, What should be emphasized 1:48:00 Bach’s education 1:53:00 Whether art is important in education 1:56:30 Acquiring music in the same way as language 1:59:15 Performances at Carnegie Hall on Organ bill with Jimmie Smith, Larry Young, Shirley Scott 2:08:00 Importance of kindness and love Today's Guest: Don Lewis is a visionary who believes that music makes a difference in the world. As a child in Dayton, Ohio, music became Don's "magic carpet" transporting him out of the projects into a world filled with possibilities of concerts, recordings, and collaborations. Don’s career in music has led him to perform in a variety of venues such as Carnegie Hall, touring with the Beach Boys, playing concerts in European Cathedrals, jazz clubs, and school assemblies. Don’s music always brings a message of hope, peace, and inspiration. In the studio Don has worked with the likes of Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendez, Michael Jackson, Brothers Johnson, and Marvin Hamlisch. He also has scored and produced music for television, film, and commercials. An electronic music pioneer, Don designed LEO (Live Electronic Orchestra) in 1974 and completed the project in 1977 with the help of Richard Bates. LEO and Don are credited by Ikutaro Kakehashi as being his "inspiration for MIDI.” LEO will be returning to NAMM's Museum of Making Music in 2020 where it will be on display until 2030. Don has taught "Gospel Music; A Passionate Heritage" at UC Berkeley Extension and participated in music technology seminars at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and San Jose State University. With a passion for children and arts education, Don began a school assembly program Say "YES" to Music! in 1987. Throughout the years, Don has encouraged and inspired thousands of children to include music in their lives and to pursue their dreams. A feature length documentary entitled “The Ballad of Don Lewis” telling the story of Don’s influences in the music industry will be released and distributed in 2019. Find him at https://donlewismusic.com/ PURCHASE the Ballad of Don Lewis documentary film: https://amzn.to/38hFlAu Your hosts: Austin Zhang - https://www.austinzhang.org/ Michael Shapira http://michaelxshapira.com/ and @michaelxshapira Learn more: https://bravesound.org/ Instagram: @bravesoundnyc