Ep469: Cook Craig - Pipe-Eye, King Gizzard, The Murlocs

Ep469: Cook Craig - Pipe-Eye, King Gizzard, The Murlocs

Author: The Vinyl Guide October 16, 2024 Duration: 51:13

Cook Craig of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and The Murlocs discusses his new Pipe-Eye solo LP, early and rare recordings, KGATLW bootlegger series, touring & lots more.

Topics Include:

  • Name preference
  • Cookie's record collection
  • Touring plans, summer in Australia
  • Any live dates for Pipe-Eye?
  • Remembering dozens of songs
  • What's the hardest song to play live?
  • Challenges of microtonal songs
  • Themes of King Gizzard and Pipe-Eye albums
  • Starting an album with a theme vs a collection of songs
  • "Pipe-Defy" has a lot of funk influences
  • When does a song go to Pipe-Eye, King Gizzard or Murlocs?
  • Some King Gizzard albums are driven by themes
  • Origin story of the "Pipe-Eye" moniker
  • Strong influences of 60 garage rock in Geelong
  • Working with Stu in "Revolver & Sun"
  • Pre-release CD from Revolver & Sun – ever be reissued?
  • Cookie was on the Angelsea EP
  • Early band names - reaction to "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard"
  • Becoming aware of his ability to make a living from music
  • How KGATLW, Murlocs & Pipe-Eye stay prolific and keep quality high
  • The plan for 5 albums in 2017
  • Giving away "Polygondawanaland" – the gift economy
  • Seeing, receiving and storing bootlegger products
  • King Gizzard taped over many earlier recordings
  • Recording at Daptone studios – recording on the road
  • Overwriting and over-recordings to select the best tracks
  • How Cookie writes on the road
  • Pipe-Defy sounds less low-fi – higher quality production
  • Doesn't guest on other projects
  • Recording Cosmic Blip – recent reissues – relationship with Flightless
  • The change from Gizzverse to "p(doom) records"
  • Making the videos for Pipe-Eye
  • Working with Jason Galea – albums and gig posters
  • Involvement in poster and vinyl art
  • More touring in 2025 – Europe residencies – maybe Australia
  • What's left on the bucket list for KG?
  • The Gorge in Washington State was quite surreal
  • Working on new music over Christmas break – rapid turnaround
  • Pipe-Eye interview wrap up

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when two people who are deeply passionate about music get together, surrounded by shelves of records. The Vinyl Guide-Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds captures that feeling perfectly. Hosted by Nate, a dedicated collector and enthusiast, this podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like you're overhearing a great chat in the back of a record store. The discussions naturally weave through artists' creative processes, the stories behind iconic albums, and the tangible magic of the format itself. You'll hear from musicians, producers, and other insiders who live and breathe vinyl, offering perspectives that go far beyond the liner notes. But it's not just about the artists; it's for the collectors, too. Episodes often delve into the practical, nerdy details that make this hobby so compelling-like distinguishing between a common pressing and a rare, valuable find, or learning how to properly care for your collection so it lasts for decades. It’s that blend of artistic insight and collector-focused knowledge that gives this podcast its unique character. Whether you're a seasoned cratedigger or just appreciate the warmth of an analog recording, these conversations offer a rich, human connection to the music you love, all centered around the grooves of a vinyl record.
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