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Noon Fifteen returns, with new drummer Phil Shay in tow, and host Dan Cole back to plumb the depths of the band’s music.
The band’s sophomore effort, Finish What You Started, will be released in non-sequential installments via this podcast and the Noon Fifteen YouTube channel. The record’s songs explore themes of fear and temptation. The first three releases will coincide with the band’s “Julyfecta” of summer 2019 shows, with additional music forthcoming.
The first release, on July 4th, 2019, is Sam Lupowitz’s “The Tick.” Here, the band discusses the inspiration of Led Zeppelin, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, and the politics of the United States.
Watch the 360 video from the session here!
Other music heard in this episode:
The Tick horn ideas – 2015 cell phone voice memo
Hollow Bones – Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
Take Me Down – Jen Cork and the Good Hope
Didn’t Want You – Julia Felice and the Whiskey Crisis
To the Daylight – Thru Spectrums
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In the final episode of the Volume 1 podcast, Mandy talks about channeling loneliness, Billie Holiday, and Ben Folds into “Hang Me Out to Dry.” The band also talks about choosing keyboard instruments, putting songs in order, and what’s next.
Also heard in this episode:
Hang Me Out to Dry – Mandy, Sam, & Joe
Early rehearsal/writing session, 2016
Also mentioned:
Ben Folds
Billie Holiday
Aretha Franklin
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Harry talks about breaking away from traditional pop song structure (and accessible song titles) with “Dave Coulier” (track 5 of Volume 1). Sam talks the ups and downs of self-producing a recording project.
Also heard in this episode:
You Oughta Know – Harry Nichols
Original working demo of “Dave Coulier,” 2017
Dave Coulier – Noon Fifteen
-In-studio rehearsal recording, May 2017
-Take 4 (unused), June 2017
-Sam’s rough mix
-Mark Hennessey’s remix
-Sam & Mark’s tweaked final mix
-Gabe Solomon’s final master
One Hell of a Pill – The Flying Pigs
From Same Place Next Year, 2011
Also mentioned in this episode:
Mark Hennessey (producer/engineer/musician/songwriter)
Gabe Solomon – S&S Studios
You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette from Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Abbey Road
Smile
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Harry discusses Annie’s Song (track 4 of Volume 1) and how fatherhood has changed his writing process. Sam talks about the challenge of writing string arrangements. Mandy realizes it’s time to make a dentist appointment.
Also heard in this episode:
Annie’s Song – Harry Nichols
Original Demo (2017)
Premonition – Julia Felice
From Diving for Falls (2014)
Mecca Song – Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band
From Songs to Make You Wealthier and More Attractive (2012)
Other artists mentioned in this episode:
Bluefish
Joseph Campbell
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Harry Nichols recounts how his demo of Just Like You (the third track from Volume 1) evolved into a full-band arrangement. Joe tells us how easy his job is.
Other tracks you heard in this episode:
The Astronaut – Harry Nichols
From Love En Route (2012)
Just Like You – Harry Nichols
Original demo (2015)
Music Behind the Box – Thru Spectrums
From Process (2017)
Recovery Time – Harry Nichols
Original Demo (2016)
Recovery Time – Julia Felice and the Whiskey Crisis
From Devil on Your Back (2017)
Also mentioned in this episode:
The Beach Boys
Gospel tambourine
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Vocalist Mandy Goldman discusses the frustration that birthed “Let You Roll,” the second track on Volume 1 and one of the band’s first collaborative efforts. Harry and Sam compare themselves to music legend Michael McDonald.
Other tracks you heard in this episode:
The Haunt – Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band
From Ten Square Miles (2015)
Sweet Calypso – Harry Nichols
From Love En Route (2012)
Big Ohio Bed – Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band
From Songs to Make You Wealthier and More Attractive (2012)
Let You Roll – Noon Fifteen
Early Rehearsal Recording (2016)
Other artists mentioned in this episode:
Led Zeppelin
Faces
Michael McDonald
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Host Dan Cole talks to the members of Noon Fifteen about the origins of the Ithaca, NY-based prog-soul band. The group discusses the true story that inspired “Knock Knock Knock,” the opening track from their debut record, “Volume 1.”
Other songs you heard in this episode:
Lucifer Falls – Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band
from Ten Square Miles (2015)
What You Say – Thru Spectrums
From Process (2017)
Starship – Harry Nichols Band
from This Isn’t the Album You’re Looking For… (2014)
Nola – Fall Creek Brass Band
from Prime Time (2017)
Satisfy Me – Noon Fifteen
Live on Tuesdays with the Band, WVBR FM, Ithaca (2016)
Indian Summer, Hillview Place – Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band
from Ten Square Miles (2015)
Knock Knock Knock – Samuel B. Lupowitz
Original home demo (2016)
Other artists mentioned in this episode:
The Blind Spots
Alan Rose and the Restless Elements
Vulfpeck
Lake Street Dive
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
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