Listen: Laurie Anderson Talks 'Amelia' with 'New Sounds,' Performs at WNYC Centennial Celebration

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"Airplanes, and flying, is a recurring imagery in Laurie Anderson's music ever since her unexpected crossover hit 'O Superman' back in 1981," John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds, says of his guest. "She often takes a quizzical look at technology and flight has been no exception." Anderson was on the show to talk with Schaefer about her new album, Amelia, which tells the story of Amelia Earhart's last flight. She also joined Schaefer and others at WNYC's centennial celebration in Central Park's SummerStage, where she performed live with the band Sexmob. You can hear both here.

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"Airplanes, and flying, is a recurring imagery in Laurie Anderson's music ever since her unexpected crossover hit 'O Superman' back in 1981," John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds, says of his guest. "She often takes a quizzical look at technology and flight has been no exception ... So maybe we shouldn't be surprised that Laurie Anderson would be drawn to the story of Amelia Earhart." Anderson was recently on the show to talk with Schaefer about her new album, Amelia, which tells the story of the renowned female aviator's last flight. You can hear their conversation and several tracks from the new album here:

Anderson, who Pitchfork says, “sees the future, but she starts by paying attention,” wrote the music and lyrics for Amelia and is joined on the album by Filharmonie Brno, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, and Anohni, Gabriel Cabezas, Rob Moose, Ryan Kelly, Martha Mooke, Marc Ribot, Tony Scherr, Nadia Sirota, and Kenny Wollesen. You can get it and hear it here.

This past Monday, Laurie Anderson joined Schaefer, Brian Lehrer, and other hosts and friends of WNYC at Central Park's SummerStage to celebrate the organization's centennial. Anderson, who, Schaefer recounts at the event, was his very first guest on New Sounds in 1982, spoke further with him there and was joined by the band Sexmob to perform live. You can hear the whole event below, including Laurie's segment from 1:21.

 

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Laurie Anderson: WNYC Centennial Celebration, Central Park SummerStage, September 2024
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Listen: Laurie Anderson Talks 'Amelia' with 'New Sounds,' Performs at WNYC Centennial Celebration
    Sammy Siharat / WNYC

    "Airplanes, and flying, is a recurring imagery in Laurie Anderson's music ever since her unexpected crossover hit 'O Superman' back in 1981," John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds, says of his guest. "She often takes a quizzical look at technology and flight has been no exception ... So maybe we shouldn't be surprised that Laurie Anderson would be drawn to the story of Amelia Earhart." Anderson was recently on the show to talk with Schaefer about her new album, Amelia, which tells the story of the renowned female aviator's last flight. You can hear their conversation and several tracks from the new album here:

    Anderson, who Pitchfork says, “sees the future, but she starts by paying attention,” wrote the music and lyrics for Amelia and is joined on the album by Filharmonie Brno, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, and Anohni, Gabriel Cabezas, Rob Moose, Ryan Kelly, Martha Mooke, Marc Ribot, Tony Scherr, Nadia Sirota, and Kenny Wollesen. You can get it and hear it here.

    This past Monday, Laurie Anderson joined Schaefer, Brian Lehrer, and other hosts and friends of WNYC at Central Park's SummerStage to celebrate the organization's centennial. Anderson, who, Schaefer recounts at the event, was his very first guest on New Sounds in 1982, spoke further with him there and was joined by the band Sexmob to perform live. You can hear the whole event below, including Laurie's segment from 1:21.

     

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