Description: Dorian Wood is a magical typhoon disguised as a humble singer-songwriter. LA Weekly calls them "a fearless artist and performer whose voice inhabits a room like a choir of ghosts," while Mondosonoro compares their concerts to "a meteor shower and the four elements." If we had to boil down the essence of Dorian Wood’s music, we’d call it a mixture of theatrical-experimental, folk, gospel-soul, and classical music, with a large dash of performance art. Speaking with Dorian was a rare treat. On this episode, we listen to musical excerpts and talk about sensuality, queerness, classical roots, bittersweet family, Dorian’s "curvy delicious body," and so much more.
Note: Dorian is non-binary, and their pronouns are them/they. At the time of this recording, Dorian still used he/him pronouns and thus the interview reflects those old pronouns. We are proud to publish this podcast episode with Dorian’s full, enthusiastic blessing.
Playlist: Here is a Spotify playlist with hand-picked selections from Chrysanthe, Thomas, and Dorian Wood.
Music Featured in Interview: * "Corpulenxia" by Dorian Wood (iTunes / Spotify) * "Piano Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5 No.1: I. Moderato (iTunes / Spotify) * "Blood Red River" by Dorian Wood (unreleased cover of Beth Orton song) * "A Gospel of Elephants/Hpssos" by Dorian Wood (Amazon / Spotify) + Live performance video * "Little Doggie" by Tommy Santee Klaws (iTunes / Spotify) * "Paisa" by Dorian Wood (iTunes / Spotify) * "Ashes to Ashes" by Dorian Wood - David Bowie cover (YouTube) * "Martillos" by Dorian Wood (iTunes / Spotify)
Lightning Round: * What genre is your music? Cookies * Performance ritual? Cookies * A modern/technological tool that’s extremely helpful to your practice? Toilet * A failure that turned out for the best? I have yet to find it. * Something besides music that you’re obsessed with right now? God * A piece of art that changed your life? "The Look" by Roxette
Other links: * Paisa GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/paisa-short-film * Dorian’s custom pet portraits: http://petproper.net/
Find Dorian Wood online:
Website / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / YouTube
Something Old: "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" by Ralph Vaughan Williams (iTunes / Spotify)
Something New: "Clouded Yellow" by Michael Gordon (iTunes / Spotify)
Something Borrowed: "Hungarian Rock (Chaconne)" by Gyorgy Ligeti (iTunes / Spotify)
Something Blue: "Bluebird Story" by DJ Okawari feat. Jumelles (iTunes / Spotify)
Credits:
- Hosts: Chrysanthe Tan and Thomas Kotcheff
- Guest: Dorian Wood
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Script: Chrysanthe Tan
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Recording engineer: Mark Hatwan
- Produced by: Chrysanthe Tan
- Editing: Mark Hatwan
- Underscore is an extension of the Classical KUSC family
- Podcast theme: "Playground Day" by Chrysanthe Tan (iTunes / Spotify)
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