111. Michael Peter Olsen Discusses Van Halen, 1984
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Cellist Michael Peter Olsen joins Al to familiarize him with an album he thought he mostly knew: Van Halen’s 1984. Michael makes the case that a careful listening of the album reveals an experimental side of Van Halen. He also talks about why Van Halen, and this album is particular, is an inspiration to him, his recent experience of meeting Greg Saunier of Deerhoof (who was a recent guest on this show) and what Post-Cello is all about.
1:10 Michael joins the show
1:47 Michael explains why he started playing the cello
2:55 Michael made a strong case for breaking one of Al’s…
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