140: Mark Guiliana (David Bowie, Brad Mehldau, Avishai Cohen, Donny McCaslin, Solo Artist)

The Trap Set with Joe Wong

Joe Wong

Joewong, Drums, Comedy, Performing Arts, Arts, Drummers

4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 20 September 2017

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

A child of the MTV generation, Mark Guiliana grew up on Soundgarden, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dr. Dre. He began playing drums relatively late in life, almost on a whim. But, his strong creative voice—inspired by a combination of post-bop heroes, glitchy experimental electronica, and the pop music of his youth—has established him as one of the most lauded and influential drummers of his generation. Mark and Joe talk about: protecting and following creative joy, the balance between intellect and intuition, the benefits of an underdog mentality, and Mark’s approach to fatherhood as a working musician. Then, Mark answers your questions about working with David Bowie on his final album, drumming for the great Matt Cameron, Fight Club, and more!

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0:00.0	The thing that I cherish most is my relationship with music and the joy that it brings me.
0:05.0	So if I make any decision that tarnishes that, I'd run from it.
0:10.0	This is Joe Wong.
0:24.8	Welcome to the Trap Set, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.
0:29.8	I want to play something for you.
0:31.3	I want to play something for you. The
0:40.3	The You're hearing inter R by the Mark Giuliana Jazz Quartet.
1:10.0	Juliana was born in 1980 to school teacher parents in
1:13.4	New Jersey. He grew up listening to Soundgarden, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dr. Dre.
1:19.5	And at the relatively late age of 15, he took up drums, almost on a whim. Mark's instantly
1:26.7	recognizable creative voice is a clear extension of his personality,
1:30.8	both cerebral and emotionally immediate. While his virtuosic foundation comes from his devotion to post-pop
1:38.0	heroes such as Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, and Roy Haynes, he's also drawn inspiration from the meticulously programmed,
1:46.6	glitched out, electronic world found on warp records. Now one of the most celebrated drummers of
1:54.4	his generation, Mark's multifaceted career encompasses work as a sideman, educator, author, and increasingly as a band leader.
2:03.6	His many collaborators have included Donnie McCaslin, Avi Shai Cohen, and Brad Meldow.
2:09.6	His profile was elevated when he appeared on David Bowie's final album, Black Star.
2:14.6	That performance got the attention of one of Mark's early heroes, Matt Cameron,
2:19.3	whose solo album, Cave Dweller, featuring Mark on drums, will be released on Friday.
2:24.3	I spoke to Mark in Seattle after a recent performance. His new quartet album, Jersey, will be released
2:31.3	on September 29th, with a tour to follow.
2:43.3	And now my conversation with Mark Giuliano. My parents were always interested in me just staying busy.
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