In 1970-71, I was a 21 yr old nypd cop assigned to traffic duty Traffic unit B, midtown manh. On foot, I often saw Moondog standing on 6th Avenue holding his staff. I found him interesting in his garb. Later found out he was a performer, although he didn't perform when I observed him.
Thank you …..Fascinating, I believe you are at your best when in the role of an educator. Never preaching but sharing information. I found Moondog through Steve Reich, Terry Riley and Kronos Quartet, I’m still trying to absorb his music.
I have a copy of his first LP on Columbia. I haven't listened to it much but I'll do it right away. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your passion for music.
Really interesting and insightful piece. I first came across the word Moondog on a prefab sprout album. Ironically the band’ leaf singer Paddy MacLoon has sight loss and now looks very similar to moondog himself. I will hunt out some Moondog vinyl. Thank you.
Not really related to this video, but thank you Ken for introducing me to Mike Osborne (Border Crossing referenced briefly in a Free-Jazz post) and Louis Moholo. Worlds of joy. Thanks for the knowledge.
really well done, ken. i guess this is a study within a study; very new york. it was like hanging out with this dude over a few rails and beers. can you do a deep dive like this on grachan moncur III?
Thanks Chris. And he did all the work I just threw in the photographs. But it made me really listen to Moon dogs music for the first time and some of it is quite beautiful. And you’re right what a New York story. I’ll look into Moncur.
Outstanding. What a fascinating video on an artist most of us have heard of, but have never listened to his music. Andy did a fantastic job with his presentation, so a big "thumbs-up" to him. I'll definitely have to give Moondog a try. Would have loved to know where that name came from. I must have missed that part. Great job Ken. 👽🖖"Na-nu" 🎺🎷🎶
Thanks Frank! As I understand it-Moondog adopted that name for himself in honor of a canine he used to howl at the moon with in his younger years while back in Missouri.
No need to waste your time replying to me, but wanted to thank Andy and you for such a great 'documentary' video, Moondog has always been one of my favourite artists and I learnt some more things about him in a very relaxed entertaining way, thanks again! Please delete the link if you think it is wrong but I am sure this recording on the internet archive is public domain, it is a pretty good early sample with talking and street interviews etc. interspersed, some listeners may like it I guess: archive.org/details/AM_1971_07_03/AM_1971_07_03_A_ed.wav
Great job Ken & thanks for having me! May the profundity and joy of Moondog’s memory & music endure for all eternity 🙏
Wow, that was absolutely terrific. So much great music from Moondog I never heard of before.
In 1970-71, I was a 21 yr old nypd cop assigned to traffic duty Traffic unit B, midtown manh. On foot, I often saw Moondog standing on 6th Avenue holding his staff. I found him interesting in his garb. Later found out he was a performer, although he didn't perform when I observed him.
Thank you …..Fascinating, I believe you are at your best when in the role of an educator. Never preaching but sharing information.
I found Moondog through Steve Reich, Terry Riley and Kronos Quartet, I’m still trying to absorb his music.
This was just fascinating, thank you so much for posting this interview. What a remarkable person and story--I will be exploring Moondog's music!
That was wonderful! Thanks guys
Great Interview Thank you for the fascinating story and Fabulous Music
Terrific Video guys! Love it!
I have a copy of his first LP on Columbia. I haven't listened to it much but I'll do it right away. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your passion for music.
This story is amazing !
I heard of him now i know! Thanks...all those recordings!
Phenomenal video
Cool video. I didn't know that Moondog recorded anything other than MOONDOG 1&2.
Really interesting and insightful piece. I first came across the word Moondog on a prefab sprout album. Ironically the band’ leaf singer Paddy MacLoon has sight loss and now looks very similar to moondog himself. I will hunt out some Moondog vinyl. Thank you.
That is crazy re MacLoon. I loved that band.
ThxK &A ☁️💎☁️
Not really related to this video, but thank you Ken for introducing me to Mike Osborne (Border Crossing referenced briefly in a Free-Jazz post) and Louis Moholo. Worlds of joy. Thanks for the knowledge.
Thanks Jason, I appreciate that.
really well done, ken. i guess this is a study within a study; very new york. it was like hanging out with this dude over a few rails and beers. can you do a deep dive like this on grachan moncur III?
Thanks Chris. And he did all the work I just threw in the photographs. But it made me really listen to Moon dogs music for the first time and some of it is quite beautiful. And you’re right what a New York story. I’ll look into Moncur.
Outstanding. What a fascinating video on an artist most of us have heard of, but have never listened to his music. Andy did a fantastic job with his presentation, so a big "thumbs-up" to him. I'll definitely have to give Moondog a try. Would have loved to know where that name came from. I must have missed that part. Great job Ken.
👽🖖"Na-nu" 🎺🎷🎶
Thanks Frank! As I understand it-Moondog adopted that name for himself in honor of a canine he used to howl at the moon with in his younger years while back in Missouri.
Wonder if he ever met Sun Ra ?!
That was transidental
No need to waste your time replying to me, but wanted to thank Andy and you for such a great 'documentary' video, Moondog has always been one of my favourite artists and I learnt some more things about him in a very relaxed entertaining way, thanks again!
Please delete the link if you think it is wrong but I am sure this recording on the internet archive is public domain, it is a pretty good early sample with talking and street interviews etc. interspersed, some listeners may like it I guess:
archive.org/details/AM_1971_07_03/AM_1971_07_03_A_ed.wav