Louis Cole interview on Records In My Life 2023

Louis Cole has the mind of an encyclopedia. His knowledge and memory of Records (titles) and artists is astounding. We had a really fine time talking to the multi-instrumentalist and bandleader, prior to his show at Treefort Festival 2023 in Boise, Idaho, prior to his show at the Treefort Music Hall. His new record Quality Over Opinion, is now out via Brainfeeder.
Records and artists referenced by Louis Cole on Records In My Life (in no particular order)
Louis Cole - Quality Over Opinion
Genevieve Artadi - Forever Forever
Miles Davis In A Silent Way Complete Series
Miles Davis - Kilimanjaro
Miles Davis - Quiet Night
Miles Davis -Miles Ahead
Miles Davis -Birth Of Cool
Miles Davis - Jack Johnson
Boards Of Canada - Volume 1
Boards Of Canada - Volume 2
Tony Williams- Lifetime
Tony Williams - Emergency
Tony Williams - Ego
Tony Williams - Turn It Over
Meshuggah
Thundercat - I Love Louis Cole
Geotic - Hearth
Keith Jarret - The End
Keith Jarret
Joshua Redman - Elastic
Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Thundercat
James Brown
Joe Zawinul
Mozart
Mahler
Sam Gendel
Chris Fishman
Jack DeJohnette
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[@DallasLemonade]

Louis will go down as one of the best ever

[@isaiah147]

I couldn't agree more! 😃

[@OY3AH2023]

HE & knower never switched up my favorite band shout Earth Wind and Fire 🔥

[@robalderman6979]

💯

[@adderon7476]

He and Zach Hill are something special

[@baroquer]

Where to sign

[@omnipop4936]

"Life is not always fun. Try to make it." - Louis Cole, 03/24/2023

[@RepeatQuotations]

I’m a Boards of Canada fan till death, never heard of Louis Cole but KZbin recommended this video for me. The alg0rhythm is working. Louis Cole is an immense talent. Stoked to be a new fan.

[@Fredfredfredfredfredfredfred]

I’m in the new fan camp as well. I got here through clown core, which we’re all sure is him.

[@BixenteFabregas]

What's your fav Boards of Canada track? (Mine is ROYGBIV)

[@tregsmusic]

Already had immense respect louis and his music but him mentioning that he listens to Boards of Canada the most is just the golden cherry on top... Love you and your music Louis!!

[@AphexTwinPeaks]

The talk about the early Boards of Canada tapes really caught me off guard. He is spot on that they vibrate a specific nerve like nothing else

[@peterlarkin762]

BOC puts you in a weird future nostalgia space. It's fairly unique. Electronica from that era has a special feel as it was painstakingly produced with no laptops.... Early Plaid, Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Luke Vibert. Broadcast also has this effect on me!

[@dingaia]

it'll be a crime he doesn't win at least a grammy in his life. we're doing something wrong otherwise, thundercat was on late night, surely louis cole deserves the recognition for the talent he really is, a musicians musician for sure, thoughtful, clever, insightful, delightful, joyful, fun, interesting, dynamic, strange, beautiful, wild, intense, wicked good music comes out of this man's mind.

[@973ultima]

Yeah i always asked myself how is it possible that he was only nominated once Maybe his music isn’t for the masses and the academy knows it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lyomon9981]

@@973ultima it makes y move tho

[@973ultima]

@@lyomon9981completely agree But scratch what i’ce said HE GOT NOMINATED!!!!!! I’m so happy for him

[@MattSmith-il4tc]

As a classical nerd that also loves Louis's music, it's so awesome to hear how much he appreciates Mahler. He's right. Mahler is amazing.

[@mystriddlery]

Mahler? But I barely Knower!

[@bigbass421]

What is amazing to me- is how absolutely humble and appreciative Louis Cole is, in my opinion, he is perhaps the most amazing composer, arranger, drummer, vocalist and synth bassist.. his songs range from intense funk to the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. And, I'm 71, and a lifelong professional bassist that loves much of what he mentions here. He also, creates truly unique videos that are fun to watch. An amazing artist that has none of the bullshit attitudes so many performers have- people who couldn't form a pimple on his you know what. I love Louis Cole, too.

[@syrus3k]

Agreed. He is someone I would love to know in real life.

[@jfrancis6191]

I’m older too, and I am so incredibly grateful for the artists like Louis who come along every few years and rekindle my love for music. It look me so long to discover him and Knower but now I’m listening nonstop.

[@nosebleedmariah]

I have never even met a person that listens to tony williams lifetime. My man!

[@shay5025]

Love this guy, and this has to be one of the most fruitful musical data mining sessions yet!

[@jackcurley1591]

haha i'm bookmarking all the records LC mentioned that I haven't already listened to; we're out here minin' 🤓

[@Korben_DallasMultiPass]

Holy shit I cannot believe he just referenced unreleased boards of Canada music as his go to revisits. Those albums and collections are brilliant and so nostalgic for me

[@minigorillaman]

where can I find them

[@loonaya]

@@minigorillaman There is a thing called youtube

[@Northerntransmissions]

We have a ton of great interviews on the channel. Please watch more, and share with your friends and family :)

[@georgewhite1972]

Just when I thought I couldn't respect Louis any more, he goes and admits he's a Boards of Canada fan!!

[@OhanaFilms]

I fully support music snobbery, especially when you can back it up with your own brilliant music. Louis Cole is incredible.

[@blarghblargh]

it's not really a list you'd hear anywhere else, but it makes a lot of sense for their music knower, louis cole, genevieve, and gang are something different

[@gideonsikk8733]

I think a very low boredom threshold is what I'd have in common with this jazza. Tony Williams was a master drummie.

[@amiwan9596]

finally someone talking about how groovin meshugga is

[@joshkeating7825]

I really dig what he said about being selective about the music you listen to and it directly influencing your muse and creation. Well said, Senor Cole.

[@syrus3k]

Oh my god. I cannot believe how cool Louis is.. I have listened to BoC myself for decades, and love love love them. Wow. Louis, if you see this please check out the machinedrum edit of 'untitled' by BoC. It's magic.

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

glad he shouted out genevieves album, yall should check it out. its good

[@yargum69]

I didn't know Louis Cole likes Meshuggah, that's dope! On an unrelated note I hear some of their influence in Clown Core.

[@afndcasd1288]

its really that band? cause i dont hear any groove in that or??

[@yargum69]

Yeah man, Meshuggah is dope but they're an acquired taste. Very intense metal, but incredibly groovy once you get it. For example, their song Born in Dissonance is groovy af.

[@udderhippo]

@@afndcasd1288 try listening to "Do Not Look Down". Not funk, but it's a groove alright. Quite a few jazzers are really into them. They basically invented a very particular treatment of polyrhymic grooves that's got more popular over the years.

[@phillipdonnatien6481]

Amazing interview with an amazing artist. Calling Louis an artist isn’t enough lol. Really great content on both.

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Is there any one else you would like to see on the show? XC

[@jeremyyamma4364]

I know this is gonna sound oddly specific, but the era between like 68 and 76 was probably the most insane time for American music ever

[@alexvanbergeijk609]

I have to agree with you, based on what I've listened to from that time period! It was so fertile & creative, and a lot of cross-pollination was happening between genres.

[@griffinlester9098]

I don’t even listen to music from that time period that much, and I agree. I think the funding and recording technology was at its highest peak that there was before synthesizers/computers dominated the scene, and that probably plays a part. A lot of the most lush acoustic arrangements are from that time

[@supersapphire]

great artist, gonna check out some of his album recs like Elastic from Joshua Redman and the old Boards of Canada material, cheers!

[@nickbalkissoon6311]

Jazz Crimes is a great one off of Elastic!

[@nevereven_real]

LC the best to ever do it. PERIOD.

[@_SirCharge]

15:35 😊thats how I felt about meeting Louis and some of his band few weeks ago. You don’t want to fan out, but have so much you want to tell them about the impact of their work on you. Great interview. ☮️

[@rustyfynn]

Louis Cole and Boards of Canada, two of my favourite artists. Just imagine a collaboration between those two!!!

[@joehauser7344]

Nice job by the interviewer, Charles Brownstein. He was humble and you could tell Louis really enjoyed speaking with him.

[@tomroberts2135]

first thing he does is thank all the people on his SOLO record. Man, you're wonderful.

[@DavidJones-kz6ik]

Love getting a peek inside the mind of LC

[@andrewbird8624]

Love LC! ❤ An actual rare and unique musical voice! . The 'He must be on drugs' comment always comes from uncreative people… hear it plenty in my life. Keep playing.

[@baroquer]

By far the most ingenious, multitalented, interesting and innovative musician nowadays THANK YOU, LC 🥰

[@MaurizioMezzatesta]

LC showing love to Meshuggah made me happy and yes, one of the grooviest bands ever

[@_SirCharge]

2:21 when LC tells you it’s one of the greatest songs ever written. You pause the video and find it asap.

[@flavoredwallpaper]

Haha it's one of the most famous classical pieces, bro.

[@Bebopopotamus]

​@@flavoredwallpaper and still many people haven't heard it, because a lot of people don't listen to classical

[@leethstarwatcher]

Louis is a great natural talent. The real deal! I want this guy to be BIG, but I also want him to remain true to himself and he wants to keep it true and honest, and when you get too BIG you lose a lot of that. I guess I just wish him continued success. His honesty is a part of his brand and I dig that!

[@nathanielbeven9052]

So happy he received a grammy nod. it was so well deserved. quality over opinion is my favorite album of last year and this year. i really hope knower comes out and takes its spot. his solo work, his knower live works and his other project with sam are just 3 of my favorite things and its insane hes the root of all 3.

[@ilageis1541]

In my darkest hour you are my safe space!!!!❤

[@fords_nothere_100]

What a wonderfully eclectic set of "influences". If you go back and listen to some of those records, like Miles' Birth of the Cool (recorded in1949-50 but not released until 57) you can hear how they connect to Louis' horn sections and broader arrangement decisions with his big bands. Same with Tony Williams.

[@szrnkabela]

7:15 Forever Forever is indeed a good album. Loved the drums in "Plate"

[@tabs1913]

Love the Boards of Canada mentions.

[@Northerntransmissions]

The man is not only a super nice person, his knowledge and taste in music is incredible

[@AgustinDavidF]

Very nice interview, I love Louis Cole!

[@edzielinski]

Thanks Louis and Charles! Great interview. Louis Cole is a man of few words but when he speaks, it's meaningful and thought provoking.

[@ThumbnailGrail]

Oh my gosh, love that he mentioned the old BoC stuff! I have all on an old computer, the stuff Spotify doesn't have. It always blows my mind too!

[@Northerntransmissions]

I'm sure he has listened to all their records, multiple times :) thanks for watching XC

[@jonathondennis]

I think this guy is a great drummer so I had my fingers crossed that he would say "In A Silent Way". bing bing bing that is a great answer... one of the greatest works of all time -- complete genius.

[@crashlando618]

I love Clown Core!

[@ZacharyFouchard]

What a great interview! Thanks, I really enjoyed that.

[@anthonyfox477]

I, too, love Louis Cole

[@whatissurge]

Found your channel. Great stuff.

[@Northerntransmissions]

thank you for watching Sergio, really appreciate your support.

[@teelurizzo8542]

3:35 - I feel Louis might be referring particularly to tracks like the cover of David Crosby's 'Guinevere' and Joe Zawinul's 'Early Minor', both of which are featured in 'The Complete In A Silent Way' boxset and both of which aptly fit the 'dark, sad but beautiful' vibe and moods he described. Incredibly moody, trippy, haunting and mysterious. Another track is 'Lonely Fire', which is kinda in the same vein (a very apt and fitting title), but that might be from the new box set, the 'Complete Bitches Brew' one.

[@Amaterasu_990]

Love this! ! ! !!! :D

[@connorhayes2374]

Bro he has such a similar taste to me. Did not expect the boards of canada deep cuts

[@underscoreisnotvalid]

I wholeheartedly agree about what he says about Meshuggah in the late 90s. I've watched so many KZbin videos of them from that era. Their vibe and energy on stage was the best. From 95 to about 2003 they were the kings of metal

[@dlargent]

Super cool interview!!

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Going to go and check out the first two albums again, they always sound fresh.

[@Lascarnn]

And here I thought my passion to Meshuggah was realy peculiar, while I still listen to jazz music. Love this list

[@liljaana]

Now I know where DJ Driver got his influence from, Boards of Canada!

[@johannesopsahl]

great video!

[@Northerntransmissions]

thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed

[@JasonPhippsProducer]

Killer list!

[@lucasfluye]

hi riml_tv. In the description you forgot to add Meshuggah in the list of artists, surely the most relevant and interesting topic on how Louis approaches his music

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you for watching the show, and bringing this to our attention. Will add now.

[@lucasfluye]

@@Northerntransmissions 🤘😁

[@solidjackson4141]

Love ya, Louis. Glad to hear you were so inspired by Skrillex. I'm such a huge KNOWER fan. I think threading the 'dubstep' sonic world with you and Gen's writing was incredible. Can't wait for the new album! (I know it's in the house, but still)

[@clluc2466]

HI Louis,,, amazing internal clock ..are you left handed (hi hat) .... bass line left hand.. (Ringo/PaulM)

[@edpoe1108]

I saw an interview on here with him where he addressed that--he apparently isn't, but his left hand is faster than his right so the setup suits his abilities better.

[@jeremyyamma4364]

Right handed open player! Shit is tough to do!

[@TriggerThat]

Great interview.

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you for watching, really appreciate yer kind words

[@davidadams6863]

❤

[@drpebblez]

Wish this was hours longer

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you so much for watching. We could have chatted for hours, if it wasn't for soundcheck :)

[@allinthemind2006]

In a silent way is my favorite miles piece

[@sulphuranonymous618]

LC… you’d never believe some of his lyrics listening to him during interviews. A clean mouth, humble, classy dude.

[@benjaminzappin908]

I had the good fortune of catching Louis with Genevieve Artadi in Brooklyn last month and was appreciating the taught urgency of the compositions and likened it to the dozen Zawinul Syndicate shows I got to enjoy so it's exciting to hear Louis convey what an enthusiast he is....not to mention Mahler's 5th...

[@Northerntransmissions]

Louis is a true wealth of knowledge. If he would have been born a few decades earlier, i'm sure he'd be arranging and playing with Miles and Gil

[@caseygroves3046]

This interview is incredible. Louise Cole is a genius.

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and watching the show. Please share with yer friends, if you can. Guest suggestions are always welcome too :)

[@eustacelufgren]

That's funny, had no idea he was a Mahler fan, but there are Shallow Laughter always reminded me of the Adagietto.

[@RyanBridwell-wq9bo]

Right on! "Ghetto Walk" from In a Silent Way sessions!

[@Northerntransmissions]

Miles was a trailblazer, Birth of Cool too, Agharta. Thanks for watching XC

[@amymalina5073]

Jack Johnson is another great Miles album. Around the same time as In A Silent Way

[@dariusmartinez4078]

this interview should have been twice as long my friend!!! should have mentioned clown core at least once!!! what a legend!!!! 💭

[@bathtime]

Louis Cole, Meshuggah and BoC 🥰😮

[@Northerntransmissions]

wonderful artist, with amazing taste in music. thanks for watching :)

[@dashdandelion3681]

yewww meshuggah!!!!

[@tiesergrote]

elastic! yeah! yaya3 is a real good one of that band

[@jwal1992]

I’m glad he mentioned Skrillex. Skrillex took angular arrangement to a whole other level; almost vertical.

[@basedsouljah]

Thats something i'm going to remember for a long time. It just really sticks out as an image when you think about his stuff

[@MapALife]

Such a legit dude!

[@kriskenard]

"I'm The President" for SOTY~

[@Rompler_Rocco]

I don't imagine it's possible to be a drummer and stumble upon Louis Cole's creativity and talent without being inspired. This dude alone probably had an impact drumming from now on. And even that is obviously only one aspect of what he does... I'd actually love to know about his miking and production techniques.

[@gripp9k]

My man does love a big jacket

[@deanmccormick9384]

Big and puffy

[@pocket1684]

Great picks. IN A SILENT WAY< MIles told Tony Williams to lay off the toms, stay on the hats...

[@amymalina5073]

Tunnels in the Air is something I listen to regularly. In a Silent way. Why did I know he was going to say that?

[@raymoralesjr]

I was jamming with clown core and now I’m here?

[@ricopaxton]

I wonder, how much "boards of canada" and Mahler's 5th symphony 4th mvt will blow up now

[@wolfgangrecordings]

of course he loves boards of canada. of course

[@Northerntransmissions]

Agreed. Louis has great taste. Thank you for watching RIML

[@wolfgangrecordings]

@@Northerntransmissions no problem, louis is great and it's always interesting hearing about the influences & tastes of artists you love :)

[@andrewhigdon8346]

When regarding Miles, he mentioned “relaxed”. Yeah. Yeah. In fact I’m absolutely sure that “relaxed “ is exactly the vibe Mr. Davis intended. That would be the heroin.

[@stevencole7821]

Hahahahaha. Music that other people wrote that Miles put his name on. (Like Blue in Green, by Bill Evans)

[@joshuamcdonnell122]

Meshuggahhhhhhhh

[@venividi5938]

Louis is whole musician, for him is much comfortable to play about music, not talk

[@Northerntransmissions]

He loves talking about music. He wanted to keep on talking about records, but the band had to soundcheck :)

[@neuronmind]

I don't see the Beach Boys in the list. If you listen to Louis music you can hear their influence. A song like "things" is a good example.

[@ledgeballer]

So much this. Listen to You’ll Believe Me on Album 2. And so many other beautiful LC falsetto harmonies, I can’t believe he didn’t grow up with someone playing brian Wilson

[@SilverTheFlame]

@@ledgeballer he definitely did. In fact, I’m pretty sure he mentions it himself in other interviews.

[@markgnarz5399]

Meshuggah! Had a feeling Cole was into them.

[@eamonnw]

how long are his arms, thats what i wanna know

[@973ultima]

« I’m 36 » Do you how long i’ve been looking for this information?!

[@BradSk88]

13:15 These boys are looking very similar (that nose!). Louis Cole / Mozart time traveller theory?

[@tomparker6934]

Skillex / Louis collab when!!!

[@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists]

fun fact about Joesph Zawinul: he once airbrushed ( painted Arnold Schwarzenegger´s helicopter when he was broke. Austrian brotherhood, I guess....

[@dariusmartinez4078]

KNOWER song in the beginning ?!?!

[@zagyex]

super puff

[@Mr1drumlover]

I'm 66 years old. Louis is one of my favorite young artists. Hearing him name his influences I now understand why. Nice interview!

[@Northerntransmissions]

thank you so much for watching, and the kind words. I feel that louis was born in the wrong era, he should have been in the studio with Miles, Cohltrane, and Monk