Just moments after waking up from a strangely introspective dream, Ogle B hits the mic to record this episode. The early morning mind state helps him dig a little deeper into the way things might be in real life. He contemplates new styles of writing and creative old souls. All this is accompanied by some improvised jams. Please download and enjoy yourself!
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Ogle B Straight has not given in to the pressures. The first full fledged fan favorite episode of the podcast, "The Idol Discussion Ep. 039", had received numbers of kudos and congratulations. People enjoyed the dialogue, the pacing, the focus. It was a unique experience for everyone including the host of that show, Ogle B. However, he did not sell out immediately. He thought long and hard about the future of this website, this project, hell, his whole damn life! And ultimately he moved forward with a decision about the future of it all. Ogle B returns to the original one on one structure of the show. One host, one mic, several trains of thought. That original style will have a whole slew of demises before the one, the only possible shining moment where he gives up for good out of pain or a fear that just couldn't be overcome. Until then, it'll just be OBS, his handgun mic, his leopard panties, a half bottle of Jameson, a few stogies, his music gear with Pro Tools and all that, a scrap of paper, maybe a pen, and a willingness to tell a tale. And there's plenty of extra seats so come on, "Hop a ride!"
The Experimentalist Podcast Session 039 /
This topical episode goes way outside the norm. The improvised music and stories are put aside for the week in favor of an actual conversation with other musicians. Ogle B sits down with Richmond artists Samson Trinh (Upper East Side Big Band, Uke n' Roll), Suzi Fischer (The Big Payback, UESBB), and Allyson Mills Steele (Mills Family Band, UESBB) to discuss all things American Idol including Harry Connick Jr. and local favorite on the show, Rayvon Owen. Join in on the discussion and tune in to the live show Wednesday April 15 on Fox at 8pmET.
The Experimentalist Podcast Session 038 /
Ogle B Straight is back in Richmond after a week or so on the road. The instruments are powered up almost immediately following his arrival. The jams begin. With eyes closed and the keyboards in front of him, Ogle B drifts back into his memory of being on the road. Some time was lost and forgotten, but there was plenty of music gained.
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Ogle B is down. You could say in the dumps, but he would disagree. He would say, "If these are the dumps then people have been overselling this shit for years."
It seems like a rough time for a budding musician-slash-artist. I would say, "That could be setting things up for something rather promising." But hey, who am I?
The Experimentalist Podcast Session 036 /
A LIVE SESSION! Ogle B Straight playing the whole setup with minimal overdubbed commentary. This is what goes on when the lights are dimmed, the instrument switches clicked on, the knobs turned up, and caution is thrown into the air no matter what direction the wind is blowing.