HeyJaredConversations with Joseph Byrd
Avant garde composer, conceptual artist, rock musician, writer, teacher, gourmand...Joseph Byrd was a profound intellect and talented composer. Before his passing in November, 2025, he and journalist Paul Critz recorded many hours of conversation concerning his life and work...
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Joseph and Dorothy set out for the West Coast in a little Triumph...also, we hear from Matt Hannafin, director of Extradition, an experimental musical ensemble that's performing three concerts of Joseph's early '60s work in Portland, Oregon. For more info on these concerts, visit: https://extraditionpdx.com/epb
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In this conversation, we explore Joseph's relationship with La Monte Young, from California to New York. We also learn more about working with John Cage, moving beyond chance in composition, mushrooms, and just how bad La Monte Young's homemade curry was.
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