TuneCore: An interview with Ray Manzarek and Bal!
The following is my very in depth interview with the legendary keyboardist from The Doors, Ray Manzarek. I talked with Ray about past, present and future, and I got some great stories and insights. There are even some stories about The Doors I've never heard before, and I've read a bunch of the books! I also talk with Bal, who made the album, Atonal Head, with Ray as a complete collaboration. Bal is a trumpet player/composer/producer extraordinaire working out of LA. He also does many clinics and seminars on recording and preforming. This was a life-long dream come true. I have been a Doors fan ever since falling in love with music, and I will remember this forever. *Also included for your listening pleasure is "Shinjuku Nights" from Atonal Head by Ray Manzarek and Bal. Hope you enjoy!
MP3 File
THIS DUO HAS TONS OF CLASS AND MUSICAL TALENT, THEY LIGHT UP THE MUSIC WORLD!
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Posted by: Mark Vane | June 23, 2007 at 04:20 AM
nice job! And, thanks for great service Tunecore!
Posted by: Earvolution | June 08, 2007 at 08:02 AM
Hey Julie,
you are right: Respect and Light (Big Times)
Peace & Love,
JM
www.wildchildinthecityoflight.fly.to
Posted by: Jochen Maassen | May 27, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Great interview and great music. It was a pleasure.
Buy the album.
Tricia
Posted by: Tricia | May 26, 2007 at 08:33 PM
This is incredible good music. I invite all the fans both of Ray Manzarek and Bal to buy the album online!!!
http://www.myspace.com/raymanzarekbal
RESPECT AND LIGHT!
Julie
xx
www.myspace.com/soundfactorymusic
Posted by: Julie - Sound Factory - Sacred Soul | May 26, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Hallo Leute,
ein sehr schönes Interview voller Leidenschaft! Es ist immer wieder schön, Ray in einem Interview zu hören!!!
A great job, well done! Danke schön…
Cheers,
Jochen Maassen
(www.wildchildinthecityoflight.fly.to.)
Posted by: Jochen Maassen | May 26, 2007 at 07:18 AM
Good interview. It's always a pleasure to hear people who are passionate about their work talk about the process and more importantly the motivation and inspiration behind the creation.
Posted by: klf | May 25, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Bal-
Great stuff !! Living the Dream. Can't wait to have you back in the studio.
Cheers-
Sebastian
V A V V RECORDS
Posted by: V A V V RECORDS | May 24, 2007 at 12:51 PM
That was fantastic!! I really enjoyed.
We are proud that we can host your master class in Tokyo, Japan on the 24th of June (Sun.).
Cheers!
Posted by: Conn-Selmer/Masa | May 23, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Unbelievably groovy.....
Posted by: Kathie Nelson | May 23, 2007 at 02:26 PM
This is amazing to play with guy from The Doors :)congratulation mate!
Good luck
Wojtek
Posted by: Wojtek | May 23, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Great Interview! Wow Bal. Hanging out with the big boys. Not a bad way to be! Thanks for the link. Tunecore is great!
Posted by: Lucas Cates | May 23, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Great interview! Was interesting to hear us mentioned in such high company. Now more people can expierence the exquisite broken english of the man himself!!
chuck C.
marvin's garden
Posted by: chuck Chrysler | May 23, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Just great stuff !!!
Very interessting to listen to !!
I just find out about tunecorner...
Piotr Bal invited me...workin in Germany as a Educater ( Prof. for Jazz) and Professional tp for Yamaha Artist..i.m very interessted to cooperate..maybe we have a chance...
Hans Peter Salentin
www.hp-salentin.com
wwwmyspace.com/hanspetersalentin
Posted by: Hans Peter Salentin | May 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM
I really enjoyed the interview with Ray and Bal, it was very inspiring to me as an electronic artist myself just trying to get my feet off the ground. One should have a dream and push to realize it. Looking forward to checking out the album,the production quality on Shinjuku Nights is awesome and now I am really interested in Logic Pro. Have a wonderful time in Japan Bal. Blessings of peace, love and light.
DSGNKRFT
Posted by: Designkraft | May 23, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Hey Guys,
you can check out these links to find out more about Bal and PBM here - PBM
Also check out Ray's websites for everything Ray plus Riders on the Storm tour dates - The official Ray Manzarek site
Again, I'd like to thank Ray and Bal for their time and their excellent stories and answers. It was an honor to talk to both of them.
Tai
Posted by: Tai morita | May 23, 2007 at 09:19 AM
very good interview!! very inspirational. the Tunecore system is fantastic... this is the best for independant artists. so i wish Tunecoe good luck in the future, as well as PBM Records of course.
Alter Nero
Posted by: Alter Nero | May 23, 2007 at 09:05 AM
Great interview! I enjoyed it a lot. The way Tunecore does business is indeed fair to everyone involved.
This story is a striking example of how to live the American Dream.
All the best,
The Ambient Society
Posted by: The Ambient Society | May 23, 2007 at 07:27 AM
Tai,
You did really well. I am very proud...
Ray is great story teller.... and I need to learn more English... LOL
love
Bal
Thank you & TuneCore for being kind to us.
Posted by: Bal | May 23, 2007 at 07:03 AM
Good interview, well done. Shinjuku Nights is a great song!
timeless music... brings back some good memories.
Best wishes
OONNIID
Posted by: OONNIID | May 22, 2007 at 09:20 PM