Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas With New Friends

From: Joyride Media
Length: 59:00

Leonard Cohen and friends talk about his music and influence. Read the full description.

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From: Joyride Media

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Leonard Cohen is well known for the careful attention he gives to his songwriting. Every word is the result of a lot of thinking and hard work. That’s one of the many reasons for the deep respect given to him by musicians of all stripes.

In this one hour radio special, you’ll hear how Leonard has influenced artists such as Nicole Atkins, Bradford Cox (Deerhunter, Atlas Sound), Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion (Cults), Nathan Willett (Cold War Kids), John Darnielle (Mountain Goats), Rhett Miller (Old 97’s)and AC Newman (The New Pornographers). You’ll also hear a few ideas from Leonard Cohen himself.

Playing: Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas With New Friends
From: Joyride Media

Leonard_radio_cover_small

Leonard Cohen is well known for the careful attention he gives to his songwriting. Every word is the result of a lot of thinking and hard work. That’s one of the many reasons for the deep respect given to him by musicians of all stripes.

In this one hour radio special, you’ll hear how Leonard has influenced artists such as Nicole Atkins, Bradford Cox (Deerhunter, Atlas Sound), Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion (Cults), Nathan Willett (Cold War Kids), John Darnielle (Mountain Goats), Rhett Miller (Old 97’s)and AC Newman (The New Pornographers). You’ll also hear a few ideas from Leonard Cohen himself.

Playing: Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas With New Friends
From: Joyride Media

Leonard_radio_cover_small

Leonard Cohen is well known for the careful attention he gives to his songwriting. Every word is the result of a lot of thinking and hard work. That’s one of the many reasons for the deep respect given to him by musicians of all stripes.

In this one hour radio special, you’ll hear how Leonard has influenced artists such as Nicole Atkins, Bradford Cox (Deerhunter, Atlas Sound), Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion (Cults), Nathan Willett (Cold War Kids), John Darnielle (Mountain Goats), Rhett Miller (Old 97’s)and AC Newman (The New Pornographers). You’ll also hear a few ideas from Leonard Cohen himself.

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Piece Description

Leonard Cohen is well known for the careful attention he gives to his songwriting. Every word is the result of a lot of thinking and hard work. That’s one of the many reasons for the deep respect given to him by musicians of all stripes.

In this one hour radio special, you’ll hear how Leonard has influenced artists such as Nicole Atkins, Bradford Cox (Deerhunter, Atlas Sound), Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion (Cults), Nathan Willett (Cold War Kids), John Darnielle (Mountain Goats), Rhett Miller (Old 97’s)and AC Newman (The New Pornographers). You’ll also hear a few ideas from Leonard Cohen himself.

Timing and Cues

Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas With New Friends Version

TIMINGS & CUES
Full Show (59:00)

0:00-18:00 Part 1
In: “Leonard Cohen has been a big influence on my writing…”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, and you’re listening to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends.”

18:00-19:00 Break 1 with Music Bed

19:00-39:00 Part 2
In: “Welcome back to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends, I’m Rita Houston.”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, and you’re listening to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends.”

39:00-40:00 Break 2 with Music Bed

40:00-59:00 Part 3
In: “Welcome back to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends, I’m Rita Houston.”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, thanks for listening.”

Promo (0:30)

Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas With New Friends 54 minute version Version

TIMINGS & CUES
Full Show (54:00)

1. Billboard (1:00)

In: “Leonard Cohen has been a big influence on my writing…”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, and welcome to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends.”

2. Segment 1 (17:00)

In: “Welcome back to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends, I’m Rita Houston.”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, and you’re listening to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends.”

3. Break 1 with Music Bed

4. Segment 2 (15:00)

In: “Welcome back to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends, I’m Rita Houston.”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, and you’re listening to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends.”

5. Break 2 with Music Bed (1:00)

6. Segment 3 (19:00)

In: “Welcome back to Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas with New Friends, I’m Rita Houston.”
Out: “I’m Rita Houston, thanks for listening.”

7. Promo (0:30)

Additional Credits

Host: Rita Houston (WFUV)
Producers: Paul Chuffo & Joshua Jackson (Joyride Media)
Contact: Andy Cahn, Andy.Cahn@publicmediaservice.org; Eric Molk, Eric.Molk@publicmediaservice.org
Broadcast Window: Begins February 2012
Length: One hour with breaks for local spots
Terms: Available to all USA terrestrial broadcasters at no cost, no built-in barter spots
Online Rights: You have permission to include this program in any online stream that simulcasts a terrestrial broadcast of an AM, FM or HD channel. Podcast edits with cleared music are available for any requests to post on-demand audio. Please contact us with any other requests.