"YELLOW SUBMARINE" w/ Roger Clark Miller
Summary
Roger Clark Miller discusses his early band Sprout and Layer, explaining how its psychedelic explorations laid the groundwork for Mission of Burma. He details the formation of Mission of Burma, the creation of tape loops on "New Disco," and the chaotic energy of their live performances. Miller also reflects on his family’s unique background, his recent acoustic album, and his enduring fascination with the animated film *Yellow Submarine*.
Topics discussed
Tour announcement for E.R.G. A Music War live screenings
Introduction of guest Roger Clark Miller
Recording the final tour and Mission Burma's sound
Collaboration with Martin and the song Cowboy
Band breakup and Pete's vocal evolution
Influences: Sprout and Layer to Mission Burma
Covering the Stooges and vocal performance
Post-punk perspective and melodic bass lines
Early bands and the song In the Sun
Influence of Silver Apples and Captain Beefheart
Scoring the music and the anthropological book
Band mindset, avant-garde experiments, and brother Ben
Guitar solos and the development of Weatherbox
Pedals, tremolo, and personal playing style
The igloo film and Captain Beefheart inspiration
Family background: monkeys, fish, and fossils
Current songwriting process and lyrical themes
Promoting the tour and psychedelic era context
Discussion of Yellow Submarine: art and production
Yellow Submarine: character designs and John Lennon
Beatles' experimental albums and Yellow Submarine score
Personal connection to Beatles and economic context
Christmas Record and the ubiquity of the Beatles
Visual effects and the eternal wave of music
Rolling Stones influence and learning to play guitar
Moving to Boston and the Yellow Submarine scale
Patreon support and show outro
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