In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse and Sylvan welcome filmmaker Bram van Splunteren to discuss his extensive career in music journalism and filmmaking. Bram shares his journey from working as a radio show producer to making music documentaries, with a particular focus on his acclaimed documentary about musician John Hiatt. The conversation covers Bram's early influences, his experiences interviewing iconic musicians like Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin, and his discovery of John Hiatt’s music. They delve into the making of the John Hiatt documentary, including memorable moments with Buddy Killen and the Tree Music team, and how the documentary was received in the Netherlands. Bram reflects on John Hiatt's influence and his ongoing connection with his music. This episode offers fascinating insights into the life of a filmmaker deeply connected with the music industry and provides a unique perspective on John Hiatt's contributions to American music.

00:00 Introduction to the Perfectly Good Podcast
00:56 Meet the Guest: A Filmmaker's Journey
03:08 Musical Roots and Early Influences
05:59 Discovering Filmmaking
09:41 Creating Iconic Music Documentaries
14:40 The John Hyatt Documentary
26:35 Memories of John and Musical Encounters
27:22 Exploring the Music Publishing Company
29:37 The Magic of Iconic Songs
32:35 Interview Insights and Improvisations
37:08 John Hyatt's Connection with Dutch Audience
40:15 Challenges in Releasing the Documentary
43:41 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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