Things That Seemed Important At The Time
Things That Seemed Important At The Time
Mark Limacher
Join composer and pianist Mark Limacher as he discusses music, philosophy, politics, and history, exposing their unexpected intersections in this witty, engaging and highly irreverent podcast. Featuring guest musicians, artists, thinkers, writers and ponderers, Things That Seemed Important At The Time, breathes fresh perspectives into new and highly-exhausted topics alike.
Postmodern JokeBox - with Jiajia Li & Quinn Gibson
Brilliant musician Jiajia Li joins Mark & Quinn LIVE in studio to have a discussion about a prior conversation, in which they had discussed the inevitable messiness of term "postmodernism". Metacommentary at its finest.Check out her work at:www.jiajiamusic.comYouTube: Jiajia LiSupport the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Oct 4, 2021
39 min
Quinn LIVE - Part 2 - "Hang on a second, let's not suggest we're anti-Science!"
Quinn joins Mark LIVE in studio to break the podcast-hiatus, clarifying the manner in which Science ought not to be unfairly disparaged as a consequence of the previous critique. Part 2 of 2!Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Sep 27, 2021
45 min
Quinn LIVE - Part 1 - "The Scientization of the Arts & Humanities"
Quinn joins Mark LIVE in studio to break the podcast-hiatus, discussing the scientistic fetishism that plagues the arts and humanities. Part 1 of 2!Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Sep 20, 2021
50 min
The Party Band Memoirs with Chris Dadge
This week Mark is joined by local luminary and improvisation impresario, Chris Dadge. Much recollection is done of days past, from their first meeting to the thrilling origins of Bug Incision. Tune in for what will surely be the first of many appearances, and keep listening to the end to hear the correct hierarchic breakdown of Red Hot Chili Peppers albums.Check out Chris's work:bugincision.comchrisdadge.bandcamp.comSupport the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jul 19, 2021
55 min
"Why is New Music?" with Lesley Hinger
Composer and local big shot Lesley Hinger drops by to answer the tough questions, like “Why is New Music?” and “What is the correct number of notes a piece should have?”. Check out Lesley’s music on her soundcloud page, and support everything New Works Calgary has to offer!lesleyhinger.comsoundcloud.com/lesleyhingerneworkscalgary.comSupport the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jul 12, 2021
54 min
The Gibson-Reid Summit; Performancelessness 2 Roundtable
A real barn burner of an episode as violinist Laura Reid joins Quinn and Mark for a "cast reunion" from the "Performancelessness Chapter 2" video in which all things Education were discussed. Due to the cruel necessity of editing, many things, however, were inevitably left on the table. Thus, a roundtable was assembled to dredge up what was buried, what was lost, what was obscured. Check out Laura's duo project with Jia Jia Li, "Who Cares" on Bandcamp, their new album "Who Cares Vol. 1" now available!Who Cares Vol 1 on BandcampSupport the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jul 5, 2021
57 min
The Limacher Notebook - Transit Stigma, with Neighbor Bernard!
Longtime friend and occasional Unprocessed guest, Neighbor Bernard, "The Unlicensed Attorney", drops by as the de facto Local Correspondent for the show. Tune in as Mark and Bernie try to unpack some of the pervasive 'transit stigma' that exists in the City of Calgary, and what might be done to remedy it.Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show!Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jun 28, 2021
31 min
"Meh, It's All Subjective"
Mark and Quinn explore the use of the word "Subjective" as an age old conversation stopper, and other ways in which this word can really get under a person's skin. Mark offers a bizarre anecdote and interpretation of the typical "pain scale", and Quinn offers some clarifications about how to employ this ubiquitous word with a little more care!Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show.Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jun 21, 2021
40 min
The Limacher Notebook - Some Thoughts on Boredom
Mark unveils a new project for the podcast, "The Limacher Notebook", in which he pitches some ideas that are kicking around, careful not to offer any particular closure or resolution. The opening salvo takes the form of some thoughts on "Boredom", a theme that Mark finds artistically riveting and exhilarating. Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show!Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jun 14, 2021
22 min
You Can't Order a Sandwich with a Tune - Bernstein Norton Lectures, Part 1
In this episode, Mark starts a multi-part conversation about the Norton Lectures given by Leonard Berstein in 1973, entitled "The Unanswered Question". Fair warning, it gets a little dense, but the subject matter is intoxicating!Support the show (https://marklimacher.bandcamp.com/subscribe)
Jun 4, 2021
1 hr 2 min