Giacomo Fiore is a guitarist and musicologist and has premiered more than two dozen works for justly-tuned, electric, and classical guitars. As a scholar, his research focuses on American experimental music, intonation, and performance, and he teaches historical and practical music courses at the University of San Francisco and UC Santa Cruz. In the interview, we discuss Fiore’s new album Lost Horse Wash Drone, released by Other Minds Records. The album features field recordings from Joshua Tree National Park and the nearby Lou Harrison House, alongside Fiore’s guitar playing.

This interview was recorded before the death of Larry Polansky, Giacomo Fiore’s mentor, in May 2024.

Music: Morning by Giacomo Fiore (Other Minds Records); ii - v - i by Larry Polansky, performed by Larry Polansky and Giacomo Fiore at Other Minds Festival 21; Pine City Air by Giacomo Fiore (Other Minds Records); Lost Horse Wash Drone by Giacomo Fiore (Other Minds Records); Night by Giacomo Fiore (Other Minds Records)

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The Other Minds Podcast is hosted and edited by Joseph Bohigian. Outro music is “Kings: Atahualpa” by Brian Baumbusch (Other Minds Records).