Unquiet Desperation

This interview with Jonathan Coulton was recorded in the spring of 2006, and I have to admit, I had a great time with it. Jonathan was more than willing answer anything that I threw at him;  you’ll find things in this interview you won’t find anywhere else.

Enjoy!

(Thanks to J.C. for the kick in the ass to get this re-released to the public.)

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If there’s any one songwriter able to transfix me with his work, it’s Richard Shindell. I’ve got most of the albums he’s put out, and I never tire of them,. He’s got that most rare of talents, a poetic bent and a sense for the supporting melody that can hold you still and command you to listen.

He’s a folk singer in the best sense of the word, sticking to common themes that draw forth emotion and spur contemplation. And just when contemplation is turning a bit maudlin, he’ll draw you back out with something upbeat and lighthearted.

If you enjoy guitar-driven folk with a strong lyrical component, I strongly recommend any of his albums, though I think Somewhere Near Patterson is probably my favorite. Additionally, the collaboration between him, Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplanski on Cry Cry Cry is one of the favorite CDs in the Miller household.

I’ll leave you with a Seeqpod playlist of a few songs…hope you like what you hear.

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