In this episode I’m joined by someone whose life is steeped in sound: musician and creative, Dan Barracuda.
Dan is a passionate musician with a gift for peeling back the layers of music we thought we knew, offering illuminating breakdowns of classic songs that reveal their hidden textures and timeless beauty. He brings both heart and craft to his work, reminding us that music is not just entertainment, but a living language that speaks across generations. Together, we’ll step into that space where music becomes more than melody — where it becomes memory, meaning...magic.
In our conversation we dig into music and share stories, discuss artists and albums and songs that influenced us, the physicality of music, and the incredible wonder of the human ear.
This was a really special episode for me because it's the first time a guest has played music live on the show! I had a ton of fun talking with Dan. His enthusiasm is contagious. His passion is palpable. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
I strongly advise you to find Dan on Instagram @danbarracuda
or on Spotify via the links below:
Danzón Brothers: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EEnjayS533TLKuHxKayui?si=sQKwt-5ySveUVIXs9ywUhA
Barracuda Sound (Spanish Guitar): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kh6kV95YvmhBPmbi2tIRU?si=6a4ak_NBQ9KLnLOL-tfCYA
Dan Barracuda: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17oKlq2onDVkFWgD3VNxNe?si=2811e0e0fa454e84
A very incomplete list of the artists, albums and songs we spoke about in this episode:
Isolated Vocals for Gimme Shelter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilGVDgZj5mA&list=RDilGVDgZj5mA&start_radio=1
Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
Time by Pink Floyd
Enter Sandman by Metallica
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
Goin to California by Led Zeppelin
Ramble On by Led Zeppelin
Genesis
Phil Collins
Martha by Tom Waits
Spanish Boots Of Leather by Bob Dylan
Passenger by Deftones
Rage Against the Machine
The Beatles
Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
Schism by Tool
Lateralus by Tool
Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
In Rainbows by Radiohead
My Bloody Valentine
The Jesus and Mary Chain