Ep426: Alain Johannes - Revisiting Eleven & more

Alain Johannes is celebrating the 1st vinyl release of the final Eleven album "Howling Book". Today we discuss this record, the early days, recording with Chris Cornell, missing tapes, incomplete tracks, future vinyl & more. Inicio de la entrevista Where’s Alain’s record collection? “Howling Book”’s first time on vinyl Alain used to work at a record store Going to early punk shows – Fear, Germs, etc Early Flea forming his bass style Alain’s 1st appearance on vinyl Early years, moving to Los Angeles “Recorded by Alain Johannes” Does Alain hear music before recording or large exploration? Making “Spark” after Natasha’s passing Outtakes for “Howling Book” reissue Getting recording gear for “AvantgardeDog” Incomplete final recordings with Natasha Chris Cornell – Euphoria Morning / Mourning Alain finding masters for “Euphoria Mourning” for reissue Memories of Chris’ state of creativity during “Euphoria Morning” Eleven album catalogue and challenges of vinyl reissues No multitrack tapes of the early Eleven albums San Andreas Records / Todd Rundgren & Master tapes Alain may have connected XTC & Todd Rundgren Declining projects – Metallica & Christina Agulera Memories of Silverchair – Touring & Young Modern What is This? On “The Wild Life” soundtrack Bonding with Eddie Van Halen over Alan Holdsworth Impact of Eleven and continuing to inspire musicians What’s next / 2024 / coming to Australia Interview wrap up Order the "Howling Book" vinyl at OrgMusic.com or from your local record store. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8