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A Musician's Life: Moby

From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Length: 05:00

On this edition of A Musician’s Life, Tracey Tanenbaum speaks with Moby. Some hail the electronic artist as an innovative genius while others call him a sell-out. He became a lightening rod of sorts when he released “Play” in 1999. Critics loved the work. So did advertisers. Moby got flack for licensing every track. But his music got exposure and he became a star. A decade later Moby continues to experiment with musical forms. His latest album is called “Wait for Me”. Read the full description.

Moby_small Moby was born and raised in Darien Connecticut and raised in a household that savored all the arts.  As a youngster he played classical guitar but discovered the endless sonic possibilities of electronic music as a teenager.  Some hail the electronic artist as an innovative genius while others call him a sell-out.  He became a lightening rod of sorts when he released “Play” in 1999.  Critics loved the work.  So did advertisers.  Moby got flack for licensing every track.  But his music got exposure and he became a star.  A decade later Moby continues to experiment with musical forms.  His latest album is called “Wait for Me”.

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Moby was born and raised in Darien Connecticut and raised in a household that savored all the arts.  As a youngster he played classical guitar but discovered the endless sonic possibilities of electronic music as a teenager.  Some hail the electronic artist as an innovative genius while others call him a sell-out.  He became a lightening rod of sorts when he released “Play” in 1999.  Critics loved the work.  So did advertisers.  Moby got flack for licensing every track.  But his music got exposure and he became a star.  A decade later Moby continues to experiment with musical forms.  His latest album is called “Wait for Me”.

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Broadcast History

Broadcast on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia several times during the week of September 7. Also sent as a podcast to NPR.

Timing and Cues

Segment begins with music and intro, "This is A Musician's Life. I'm Tracey Tanenbaum with Moby". Segment ends with "For AML I'm Tracey Tanenbaum" followed by short musical fade.