Peter Walsh and Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley explore Soused
On the 4AD Forages podcast, Peter Walsh and Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley speak about Soused, a collaborative album between Scott Walker and Sunn O))).
Creating Dealer and Track Three on Climate Of Hunter, with Peter Walsh and Mark Isham
Speaking to Peter Walsh, trumpeter Mark Isham on working with Walker in 1984, sampling, looping and synthesisers, and Walker’s emotional storytelling.
A few words from Peter Walsh on bassist, John Giblin
All you had to do was plug John in and he sounded incredible, producing a deep, rich tone and the kind of precision playing that made recording effortless
The Voice and Pedal Steel as Exotic Instruments, with BJ Cole
Pedal steel player BJ Cole recalls working with Walker on his country-inspired 1970s albums Stretch and We Had It All, and the Walker Brothers’ No Regrets.
Reinventing Percussion with Scott Walker, with Alasdair Malloy
Walker’s musical director Mark Warman speaks to percussionist Alasdair Malloy about Walker’s meticulous preparations, performing Walker’s music live, and punching pork,
Guy Barker on Walker’s Duet For One Voice, Lullaby, Bull, Brando and Epizootics!
The composer, bandleader and trumpeter speaks to producer Peter Walsh about Walker’s Royal Opera House commission, Duet For One Voice, and their work together on Bish Bosch and Soused.
Spontaneity in the Studio, with guitarist James Stevenson
After working on Tricky’s Maxinquaye, guitarist James Stevenson worked on Scott Walker’s Tilt, The Drift and Bish Bosch. He discusses Walker’s approach to sound, tuning Fender basses in semitones, and more with producer Peter Walsh.
Working on Tilt, Bish Bosch and beyond, with Peter Walsh and Hugh Burns
Producer Peter Walsh in conversation with guitarist Hugh Burns, performer on Jack Bruce’s How’s Tricks album, Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street and George Michael’s Careless Whisper, on working with Walker from 1995, and discovering his unique approach to the studio.
Listening to Everything: film composer, arranger and pianist Brian Gascoigne on working with Walker
Gascoigne remembers Walker's curious ear, and love of "the contrast of opposites" on Climate Of Hunter, Tilt and The Drift
Hearing History: kudu horn player Michael Laird on working with Scott Walker
Walker’s musical director Mark Warman talks to Michael Laird about playing the kudu, the antelope horn used as a shofar in Jewish ritual ceremonies, on SDSS1416+13B (Zercon, A Flagpole Sitter).
A Fascinating Character: cellist Frank Schaefer on working with Scott Walker’s music
Working on Drifting and Tilting and the score for The Childhood of a Leader, cellist Frank Schaefer remembers working with Scott Walker, with musical director Mark Warman.
The Sanctity Of Strings: Scott Walker remembered by violinist Paul Willey
Leading the orchestra on the scores for Childhood of A Leader and Vox Lux, and working on Drift and Bish Bosch, Paul Willey speaks to Mark Warman about Walker’s unique style and vision.
A Sharp Pair Of Ears: Andy Findon on stretching the flute and saxophone for Scott
A performer on Tilt, And Who Shall Go to the Ball? And What Shall Go to the Ball? and Soused, flautist and saxophonist Andy Findon talks to musical director Mark Warman about improvisation, and Walker’s unique working practices.
Must Go Lower: Mark Warman speaks to Pete Long about pushing deeper sounds on the tubax on Tilt and Bisch Bosch
Saxophonist Pete Long speaks to Mark Warman about Walker’s love of lower-hertz sounds and music as a zone that you enter.