'Best of Dave Chang Show’: Dinner Music, With Hrishikesh Hirway of ‘Song Exploder’
Jul 25, 2024
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Hrishikesh Hirway, creator of 'Song Exploder', joins Dave and Chris to discuss creating 'Cookie Exploder', U2's surprise album release, eating habits, dinner party playlists, and the impact of restaurant music. They also explore the challenges of transitioning a podcast to TV, vegan diets, meat substitutes, and curating music for dinner parties.
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Quick takeaways
Selecting dinner party music involves setting a specific tone with initial song choices.
Creating a star dish for a dinner party reflects personal culinary preferences and lifestyle choices.
Music promotion in the streaming age requires strategic engagement through videos and tour promotions.
Deep dives
Rishi's Unique Dinner Playlist Selection Process
Rishi approaches creating his dinner playlist by selecting songs that set a specific tone, drawing listeners in with an initial song choice that captures the desired mood. He considers his wife's opinion as a key test subject for his musical choices and focuses on music videos to enhance the listening experience.
Pumpkin Curry and Spicy Thai Influence in Rishi's Dinner Party
Rishi envisions serving a Thai pumpkin curry as the star dish at his dinner party, reflecting his vegetarian lifestyle and love for spicy food. He discusses how the dish aligns with his culinary preferences and commitment to flavorful vegetarian cuisine.
Significance of Yoyoma Collaboration and Modern Music Releases
Rishi reflects on releasing music in the streaming age, discussing the challenge of capturing listeners' attention amidst an abundance of releases. He emphasizes the need for accompanying music videos and tour promotions to engage audiences effectively, showcasing a strategic approach to music promotion.
Collaborative Musical Tour with Jenny Owen Youngs
Rishi describes an upcoming musical tour with Jenny Owen Youngs, where they will perform their songs together as a duo, intertwining storytelling with live performances. The tour highlights Rishi's multi-faceted talents and collaborative spirit in the music industry.
Reflections on Veganism and Dietary Choices
Rishi contemplates the challenges of maintaining a vegan lifestyle and dietary restrictions, highlighting the internal struggle between hating food waste and disliking certain foods. He considers adopting a disciplined dietary approach akin to kosher traditions as a potential resolution for the future.
Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, the creator of the captivating podcast turned TV show ‘Song Exploder’ joins Dave and Chris to explore the kitchen equivalent of demo tapes, the as-yet-unrealized dream that is Cookie Exploder, that time U2 put an album on everyone’s phone, eating like a Buddhist monk, disrobing at a dinner party, what makes great restaurant music, and Dave’s unbroken record of never having watched 'The West Wing.'
Listen to Hrishikesh’s dinner party playlist here.