Larry Mullins is an American multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Swans and Iggy Pop, but his diversity as a player and composer goes well beyond those two iconic acts. In this second of two parts we talk on Larry’s work with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Residents, the establishment of Larry’s record label, his work with Jessie Evans and lots more. Do check out Larry’s new album Camissonia as well – an amazing piece of work.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Joining Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Larry in action with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Iggy Pop and Nick Cave as band leaders

Adjusting as a keyboard player to Nick Cave’s style

Larry’s Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds keyboard rig

Markus Resch and Mellotron

The Omnichord

The Residents and setting up a record label (Hit Thing Records)

Lary 7

Georges Montalba – Pipe Organ Favorites @ Fantasy in Pipe Organ and Percussion

The fascinating story of Georges Montalba, Anton LaVey and a near-deathbed confession from Robert Hunter

Larry’s alter-ego Toby Dammit, and Mark Mothersbaugh’s admiration

Larry playing live with Jessie Evans

The amazing John and Cody Carpenter (and Daniel Davies) – My Name Is Death

Desert Island Discs: The Disintegration Loops Vol 1-4 – William Basinski, Lovely Thunder – Harold Budd, Escape From New York – John Carpenter, Single Collection – Maki Asakawa (Maki’s first album not available online), Warmth of Earth – Eduard Artemyev.

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