Here’s a must-see, whether you’re just starting out with Dirty Projectors or have been super-into them since before that Vampire Weekend guy was in the band. On 5 March 2009, as part of its ‘Making Music’ series, James Everest of the Whole Music Club from the University of Minnesota interviewed Dave Longstreth in front of an audience at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Over 90 minutes, Dave speaks eloquently and unaffectedly about every stage in his musical journey, from his upbringing in Connecticut, right up to the present DPs lineup and Bitte Orca. Along the way we hear about influences such as Nirvana, Pet Sounds, Wagner and K Records, alleged similarities between The Beatles and Black Flag, musical clips from Dave’s school bands and, courtesy of Amber and Angel, the best demonstration of hocket-style singing this side of Rabbit by Chas & Dave. There are YouTube and audio clips, too.
Follow the link on this Walker Art Center page to watch the interview or download this lo-res (96kbps) mp3.
See also, from the Walker Art show the next day, 6 March 2009:
Review and excellent photos from Culture Bully
YouTube clips of Temecula Sunrise (acoustic), Depression (acoustic) and Cannibal Resource
