056 - Ben Hjertmann & Emmalee Hunnicutt

Now and Xen

“Visitors,” a lovely acoustic journey inspired by the visits of animals, is an album that leads to great conversation. Performed by Ben Hjertmann and Emmalee Hunnicutt, this masterpiece uses many different instruments which we discuss here. Fresh topics include: the act of rounding fretless tab, what a mentally ill Sufjan Stevens would sound like, performing live, JI lattices, chord symbols, and why we like secrets. All of the music from the episode is from the album, which is on Bandcamp! By the way, does anyone know the Nick Drake song Ben references at 33:26-34:00? If so, leave a comment!Doing something new: for each Now&Xen episode made, I’m trying to release a cover of one of the songs on my YouTube channel, if it’s relevant and I can do it. There’s a 17-tone equal temperament cover of “Luna Mirage” there now (link is at the very bottom).

Music

Intro - Puijila Plays in the Mirrored MorningVulture in a Desert of MenRed BluesJack of SpadesRed BluesJack of SpadesPardic HymnWho Cooks for YouLuna Mirage (17edo cover arr. Stephen Weigel)Pardic HymnVulture in a Desert of MenPuijila Plays in the Mirrored MorningRed Blues (ending chord)Outro - Luna Mirage

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https://benhjertmann.bandcamp.com/album/visitors

https://www.benhjertmann.com/

https://emmaleehunnicutt.com/

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Cover of Luna Mirage:https://youtu.be/rrFF9POxskw