Rachel Rosenman joins me in a discussion about her musical upbringing, doctoral studies, some of her favorite artists, and some of our favorite "novelty" songs. We touch on:
- Seattle and its musical heritage
- Rachel's family and musical background
- Rachel's doctoral work in turn-of-the-20th-century French music
- "Art music" vs. "Popular" music
- Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Cocteau Twins
- Mort Garson's "Plantasia"
- Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant Massacree"
- "Birdhouse In Your Soul" by They Might Be Giants
- "Generic Up-Tempo Folk Song" by The Limeliters
- "Paul Cézanne" by Five Chinese Brothers