A Conversation with TONY LEVIN + new music from his brand new album (Ep. 844)

[@mattmarkus4868]

This guy is the picture of health at _78 years._ We should all be so fortunate. Such an inspiring musician!

[@pallokko]

Doing the thing you love for a living, that's probably a large part of it.

[@KyleS.1987]

Tony's an incredible musician and seems like a heck of a good guy. This should be awesome!

[@jookowa3975]

First Rick Beato now Doug, love how much Tony content we’re getting rn❤️

[@UngaBunga1966]

One of the greatest musicians, and a truly wonderful human! Love to see your enthusiasm Doug, I share it!

[@Duketributechannel]

I was lucky enough to have dinner (along with 7/8 other people) with Levin before a Stick Men concert organized by a friend of mine. High level person, very respectful, professional and totally free from any presumption. I also remember Pat Mastellotto's friendliness and his versatility on stage. It was a great evening overall and a perfect and very interesting performance. I am very pleased to see him in perfect shape, always looking towards the future. A great musician who leaves a profound mark on music.

[@eaglesrule1415]

Great interview with a down to earth legend. Nice to see something positive in this day and age. Bravo Doug.👍🎶

[@MKE_Mike]

Tony Levin is awsome, so talented yet so modest.

[@unknown772]

Sir Levin is a legend i was lucky to see him with KC in Paris at L'Olympia : what a night !

[@jimbricker4982]

I was lucky enough to attend the San Jose debut performance of BEAT - Belew, Levin, Via, and Carey were phenomenal!

[@brianvernon249]

I’d rather of seen that than most of my live concerts. Especially with the probability of City of Tiny Lights might just break out.

[@RetroSwan]

Great interview, thank you! Tony Levin is a legend and an innovator, awesome all around guy that can play anything.

[@art2va]

I really enjoy watching TL interviews. He seems like a great guy and very gracious. Ive seen him pla with KC several times and also with ABWH. Looking forward to Beat in Richmond in Oct.

[@danieltsss]

Wow amazing that you interview Tony, Big fan such an amazing musician and one of the best Bass players ever

[@danjmcs]

Such a fantastic interview, thank you Doug and Tony! Was disappointed to be out of town the night the BEAT guys were in my town but sure love that we are getting more music from Tony. Just pre-ordered!

[@likeakite]

I remember walking around the WOMAD festival in Cornwall (England) in the early 90's and seeing Tony Levin walking around the stalls. I was so desperate to say hello as he inspired me so much but didn't as I wanted to give him his privacy. What a lovely man

[@tomburns7544]

Tony has been one of my most favourite musicians of all time ever since I saw him live during King Crimson's Three Of A Perfect Pair tour way back in 1985. What a complete gentleman! Thanks for this, Doug! 👍

[@CompleteProducer84]

This was awesome thanks Doug! Out of everyone, the person I would love to see you interview most is Mike Portnoy. I know you love his drumming, and he does a ton of media/interviews.

[@brianvernon249]

The outro of Finally Free should be converted into a March. Something that people/troops would rally behind. Like a military parade. Remove it from the rest of the song and just keep the song going.

[@JamesKlas]

Thank you for this, again. Tiny Levin has been a hero of mine for 40 years. I met him once.

[@capecyn]

Tiny? 😅

[@JamesKlas]

@capecyn Typo. I don't see very well.

[@capecyn]

@JamesKlas sorry about that. You can edit it, though.

[@santiagoalvareztabares3598]

This man has played with the best of the best. He once was in an orchestra concert conducted by Igor Stravinsky. He had recorded with Sabicas. He's been active as a professional five decades, and still counting

[@andreaspedersen3952]

Truly an icon of a player. Not only as a member of King Crimson, but also different projects. Also one of the most meritous session musicians around, putting down some great bass for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, Sarah Mclachlan, David Bowie, the DT guys... But mostly for Peter Gabriel both studio and live. His play on "So" is class!

[@javiervelasco3921]

Fantastic job, my friend! I've seen several interviews with Tony and you made some very different and interesting questions.

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

I've been a very big fan of Tony since I discovered Liquid Tension Experiment about 20 years ago, and later King Crimson which became my favourite band. He's a really great person and a huge influence on me as a bass player. Thanks for this interview Doug!

[@YusufKucuk]

one of the kings of the bass

[@klextacy]

Just love the guy! Great interview, Doug. Thank you!

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

It warms my heart to see this come to fruition! Wonderful interview, Doug! I think you took it in some directions that Tony didn't expect, which he obviously appreciated. Tony's a classy guy, in every possible way.

[@pallokko]

Will be seeing BEAT later in October. Should be mind-blowing, 'natch.

[@IvanovBR]

Great talk, Doug!

[@dankerman321]

Have seen Tony many times over the years... first with Peter Gabriel in the late 1970's, to King Crimson many times and a few times with The Stickmen. A one of a kind muscian.

[@claudiofabbri376]

Great musician !

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

19:36 After listening to "On the drums" I have a strong feeling that Jerry Marotta is Tony's favourite drummer to play with (and for many good reasons, they are always awesome together)

[@NewBritainStation]

I’ve seen them together several times. Always amazing.

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

I saw Beat last night. Was amazing

[@chriscroce]

This is fantastic. I’m so excited to see him in BEAT in October!

[@eaglesrule1415]

Going in October as well. Gonna be a blast👍🎶

[@Stevedrums741]

Didn't know the connection and longevity of Tony & Steve Gadd. They were a fantastic rhythm section with Paul Simon's band in the early '80's ('One Trick Pony' era). What a band it was!!

[@rodneygriffin7666]

What an Amazing Man!

[@BlackMageLozi]

amazing!!

[@natashamarikleeba6239]

I'm so stoked. I wasn't able to get tickets for the Hampton show but seen the open tour dates and am going to the show in Lynn, MA.

[@davidberesford7009]

I have just learned of the Chapman Stick. Tony has done some work with them, I do wonder what he can really do with such an instrument. Road Dogs sounds Groovy! Or as you said (repeatedly) "Nice!" Time signature; Key? where we are going we don't need ... Great episode Doug. Keep Reacting! And the bass voice is probably Tony, he was singing really deep base working with Peter G.

[@mystictr1265]

Can you try to interview John Petrucci, he’s a humble dude but I’m sure you 2 would have a great interview.

[@schmiddyfi]

Thank you so much for posting this, great interview! I'm going to the November 18th show at Thousand Oaks Civic Center! And yes, I'm beside myself, lol!!

[@jeromeburoker1770]

Rocking out to Black Maria back in 2007 RIP Jesse Gress

[@campcrafter4613]

You sure are respected to be able get these guests !

[@RaspySquares]

His new album is pretty fkn good.

[@garysanders3193]

I just ordered it earlier today. Can't wait!

[@jimbricker4982]

So glad you had this opportunity, Doug. Have you posted any videos yet regarding your adventures with the Discipline transcription book?

[@Doug.Helvering]

Yes…they’re in my Patreon

[@MartinJessop-bi4yt]

Tony has worked with many of my favourite musicians. Looking forward to hearing about performing the king crimson stuff without Mr Fripp

[@grahamhowes6904]

Excellent chat - by the way Doug new BIG BIG TRAIN live albums out today and a Blu-ray of the London concerts also coming

[@meganhelvering9578]

Horn players (French horn) often own multiple horns that they use for different purposes. They always have their go-to favorite horn, but they might have a horn that they love to use when they’re playing something that sits mostly in their high register. And then they also may have a horn that they love for low horn playing. Also, as a horn player, I would have been both utterly terrified and overwhelmingly thrilled to play the Firebird Suite under the baton of Stravinsky himself.

[@gilles_h]

Very cool! Many thanks!

[@brianvernon249]

ABWH = Tony Levin playing “role of” Chris Squire. I would love to ask this guy 20 questions. His use of the stick was a cornerstone of my musical foundation hearing & absorbing Peter Gabriel in MTV @ age 5 1982. Mind you, I had no clue he was in Genesis. I was 5.

[@capecyn]

What?? Woo Hoo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ensar4115]

Reaction to SEVEN DEADLY SINS OST ever coming?! Truly one of the most beautiful I have heard

[@jimave]

I was at opening night for the Beat tour. I’d be interested to what the band thought of it. I thought it was great.

[@phred23]

I was there, too. Amazing show.

[@skatter44]

I hope at some point you will react to some of the songs from his band Stick Men. Great prog band. Some of the songs I think you will like are: Smudge Hands (all 3 parts) Fugue Sasquatch Pomegranate Cusp

[@Caracol47]

🎉❤

[@snacklofter]

👍👍

[@ahelpfulhamster]

don't know of a better place to suggest this, but i binged a few videos today and figured i'd throw the band Behold... The Arctopus out there, if you hadn't heard of them. something from Nano-Nucleonic Cyborg Summoning probably, if only to start where they did, so to speak.

[@kristopher0815]

Keyboards have some serious early Genesis vibes. 🙂

[@etienneabriat]

you have to listen to SLEEP TOKEN : Take me back to eden

[@hugh_manatee4001]

for film of Tony Levin, try a "actual" film, Paul Simon's "one trick Pony"

[@andypike1234]

Is Doug becoming the new Rick Beato?

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

And surpassing

[@qowiwkqkql]

you should react to any piece of the lord of the rings soundtrack