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The Underwood Collection is a 5 season, 50 episode narrative detailing the supernatural happenings of and around The Usher Foundation, Washington, DC. Lurking behind the individual statements, though, are the private affairs of Head Curator Ulysses Bamba as well as the Curatorial and Archival staff, when the personal meets the horrific. The Underwood Collection is a derivative, non-canonical, fan-made project derived from The Magnus Archives, an original horror podcast which is created and d ...
In the Keep Classical Weird podcast, host Casey Bozell explores all manner of kooky, mysterious and outlandish oddities associated with the wide world of classical music - all from her homebase in Portland, Oregon, a city celebrated for its culture and its eccentricity. Join Casey and some entertaining friends each week for a light-hearted and joyful look at why weirdness in classical music is part of what makes this art form so special.
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Episode 32: Build Your Library with Battalia
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The first in a series of Build Your Library episodes - something to refresh the classical music you listen to! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
I’ve always wondered, since I was a kid, if I actually have perfect pitch or not. And I... sort of... discover the answer? Maybe? Helpful insights from Mont Chris Hubbard and Leslie Grush. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
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Episode 30: It’s 2021 and Classical Music is Still Here!
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Happy New Year! Casey and Dr. Tegart have a wonderful and casual conversation recapping the year in music. We predict what’s to come, and we even make a few little resolutions for ourselves. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
A rebroadcast of the mega compilation that swept the nation! (Can’t help it when the rhyme’s right in front of me.) We’ll be back next week with a new episode! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
A rebroadcast of a super fun and *delicious* episode at Bierly Brewing in McMinnville, OR. Check them out here: http://bierlybrewing.com Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
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Episode 29: Not Dead Composers Featuring Rael Jones
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The first international interview! (Thanks, Zoom!) Casey chats with London-based and Emmy-nominated composer Rael Jones about his process, his new album, and his favorite descriptors of the Nyckleharpa. Download Rael’s new album, “Mother Echo,” right here: http://raeljones.bandcamp.com All excerpts used with permission of the composer (Rael himself…
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Episode 28: Mushrooms, Prepared Piano, and 4’33”
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Dr. Sophia Tegart returns for a fascinating conversation about the life and times of composer John Cage. Prepared piano performance is from Richard Bunger’s performance, and can be found here: https://archive.org/details/AM_1973_05_17 Usage of this recording is through the Creative Commons license found here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by…
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Episode 27: Giving Thanks for Pants Roles
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Thank you all for your podcast support! I’m thankful for the KCW community. (A global one at that!) As a token of my appreciation, here is an extended interview with mezzo soprano Aleks Romano, previously only available to Patreon subscribers. I hope you enjoy! If you’d like to hear more, or get access to my video podcast, “Casey Does Classical,” c…
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Episode 26: The Mad, Mad World of Percussion
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Masked and at a distance, Casey ventured into the house of her good friend and colleague, Gordon Rencher, to discover a huge world of percussion. Cymbals, marimba, and rice bowls, oh my! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
Dr. Tegart is back to discuss the history of operatic mad scenes, as well as talk about the maddiest of all time, the finale to Lucia di Lamermoor. The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Lucia’s mad scene: https://youtu.be/92jiitUEahg Music excerpts provided by archive.org, used with the Creative Commons License found here: https://creativecommons.…
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Episode 24: Not Dead Composers featuring Kenji Bunch
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The Portland-based composer talks with Casey about his unique compositional process, his unapologetic inspirations, and his years at Juilliard. Find out more about Kenji at http://www.kenjibunch.net All music examples used with permission of the composer. (That would be Kenji.) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)…
Some thank yous, updates, and teasers for what’s coming down the pipeline! Word of mouth is GOLD in podcast land, so please tell your friends if you think they’d be interested! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and find me on Twitter @caseybozell. Use #keepclassicalweird when talking about the show! Thanks so much for listening, everyone. Stay safe…
Today, some good storytelling. Gigs that make us not miss gigging so much. Thanks to Toby, Andrew, Amy, James, and Adam for their great stories! This completes Set 4 - stay tuned for a trailer for Set 5 next week! All music clips courtesy of musopen.org Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)…
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Episode 22: Not Dead Composers Featuring Thomas Barber
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Today’s episode is the first in a series called Not Dead Composers, putting the spotlight on composers who are actively working to expand the living, breathing art of classical music. Thomas Barber is our composer of the day, as well as the composer of our podcast theme music! We discuss quick turnaround times, inevitable melodies, AND he breaks do…
Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to tell the story of the very odd premiere of Stravinsky’s ballet, The Rite of Spring. The Joffrey Ballet production of The Rite of Spring is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jo4sf2wT0wU Music clips were edited for time, and used under a Creative Commons license. A readable format of this license can be found here: h…
Join Casey and Javier Oviedo, director of the Classical Saxophone Project in New York City, as they discuss the classical music application of the normally jazz-oriented saxophone. A show note: you might notice that there are no examples of classical saxophone music in the episode. But please check out some youtube links below to listen to some wel…
Content advisory: This episode references a basic function of human sexuality. Repeatedly. Welcome to Set 4! Join Casey and Dr. Sophia Tegart as they discuss the madrigal - a fascinating art from that’s centuries old, yet whose euphemisms contained therein still make us giggle. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)…
A preview of what’s coming up in our next few episodes! Consider subscribing at Patreon! You can get access to bonus content in one of two places: http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell or http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
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Episode 18: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 3
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Our experts give their final votes, and there’s a fun conversation with a surprise guest! (Spoiler alert: he’s Casey’s dad) Many thanks to Nicholas Fox, Aleks Romano, Damien Geter, Clare Burovac, and Joe Bozell for this episode! This is the finale for Set 3 - tune in next week for a trailer for the next set of upcoming episodes! Support the show (h…
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Episode 17: Florence Price and Primary Research
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Today’s conversation is with University of Arkansas violin professor Er-Gene Kahng and her journey of learning more about the works of Florence Price. There are now a few recordings of Er-Gene’s performances online! Check them out on her youtube channel, or follow this link to her performance with the Arkansas Philharmonic: https://youtu.be/m2hyjUz…
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Episode 16: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 2
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Our four new entrants are in the running for craziest opera! Join Aleks Romano and Nicholas Fox as they put forward four more very compelling choices. Below are some links to hear the operas for yourself. Then vote! Comment on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or email us at keepclassicalweird.com. Les Mamelles des Tirésias Full production: https://…
Sit back and enjoy as Dr. Sophia Tegart from Washington State University tells the story of love, loss, and the awesomeness of Clara Schumann (plus these other fellas named Robert and Johannes.) Classical music samples provided by http://musopen.org Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)…
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Episode 14: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 1
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Clare Burovac and Damien Geter offer some VERY compelling entrants to the unscientific and non-comprehensive Craziest Opera Tournament. VOTE NOW! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/keepclassicalweirdpodcast Or Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/keepclassicalweird Or Twitter: @caseybozell Or send an email: keepclassicalweird@gmail.com Her…
Statement of Dr Franklin Prosper, regarding an escape. Statement recorded live from subject, March 18, 2017. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's statement was written by Maeve M. The Underwood Theme, "some spoo…
We speak with wonderful guests Xuan Cheng and Nelly Kovalev, principal dancer and concertmaster of Oregon Ballet Theater, respectively. And we barely scratch the surface of the fascinating world of ballet. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
Case #0162703. Statement of Nestor Bell, regarding her renovation. Original statement given 27 March, 2016. Audio recording by UC Bamba, Head Curator of the Usher Foundation, Washington, D.C. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by Mae B and…
From the desk of Ulysses Bamba, unlabelled. Found by Morgan Gaiman during Ulysses’ time away from the office. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's bonus was written by U. Cornelia Bamba. The Underwood Theme, "so…
Contrabassoon performer, composer, and superfan Nicole Buetti gives a great audio presentation on this crazy looking instrument. As a bonus, you’ll get to hear a couple of her compositions! Nicole’s music can be found at http://www.inaworldmusic.net, and on KidDoodle TV and Youtube. All compositional clips used with permission from the composer/pub…
Case #0060812. Statement of Lauren McGregor, regarding a pair of earrings. Original statement given December 8th, 2006. Morgan Gaiman, Usher Foundation Archivist, recording. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by Mae B and U. Cornelia Bamba…
On to Set 3, coming out next Friday! Many thanks to everyone involved in Set 2. If you’d like to support the podcast and help it grow, consider subscribing here: patreon.com/caseybozell, and get access to bonus content as it comes in! Thanks for listening, everyone. Stay safe and stay weird! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)…
Case #0121907. Statement of Darragh Kravitz, regarding an “unaired” reality show. Original statement given July 19th, 2012. Curatorial Assistant Cassian Sedgewick recording. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's …
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Episode 11: Instrumental Personalities Part 2
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The continuation of our last week’s episode! Featuring tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp. Extreme thank yous to Liberty Broillet, Ryan Zwahlen, Lou DeMartino, Nicole Buetti, Leander Star, Katherine Evans, Michael Maier, JáTtik Clark, Gordon Rencher, Lucia Atkinson, Lindsay Bohl, Katherine Schultz, Jason Schooler, and Matthew Tu…
Case #0082112. Statement of Lenore Downing, regarding the death of her father. Original statement given 21st December 2008. Audio recording by UC Bamba, Head Curator of the Usher Foundation, Washington, D.C. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edi…
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Episode 10: Instrumental Personalities Part 1
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What makes a flute player so... flutist-like? Or a trombonist the way they are? We explore how we picture personalities as related to orchestral instruments. Part 1 this week takes us through flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, and trombone. Music clips provided by http://musopen.org Be sure to subscribe and give us a 5-star revie…
A personal file from the desk of Morgan Gaiman, unlabeled. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is directed by U. Cornelia Bamba and produced by Bert Rotzler. This episode was edited by U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's bonus was written by Jaime Brewer. The Underwood Theme, "some spooky sh*t is going on here,” was written by Theodor…
The life and uniqueness of the incredible “Mr. Showmanship.” Casey talks with Liberace expert David Saffert... and then a little bit to Liberace himself! Head on over to http://patreon.com/keepclassicalweird to support the podcast and get access to bonus content! Music clips provided by http://musopen.org Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/ca…
Casey and Dr. Sophia Tegart discuss Mozart’s dirty letters, and they are read by Mozart* himself! *Tylor Neist debuts on the podcast with a fantastic portrayal of Mozart. All music clips on the show courtesy of http://www.musopen.org For more music appreciation in a bite-size form, head on over to http://patreon.com/caseybozell and subscribe! Suppo…
Case #0160812. Statement of Kestrel Ike, regarding the tunnels beneath one of the theatres at Millikin University. Original statement given 8 December, 2016. Audio recording by UC Bamba, Head Curator of the Usher Foundation, Washington, D.C. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is produced and directed by U. Cornelia Bamba. Th…
In our very first collaboration episode, we head to Bierly Brewing in McMinnville, Oregon for some EXCELLENT pairings of beer and snacks with the movements of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. So much thanks to Amelia and JP for their generosity and amazing beer and food! Would you like to play along at home? Bierly Brewing will sell you a special packag…
Statement of Ulysses Bamba, regarding their experience living in the Alpha Chi Omega fraternity. Statement taken direct from subject, 27 January 2017. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is produced and directed by U. Cornelia Bamba. This episode was edited by Mae B, Bert Rotzler, and U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's statement was …
Dr. Tegart and Casey discuss Ravel, his life, and how his most popular piece ended up being his least favorite. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider becoming a subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird. Every pledge between now and July 5th goes directly to Campaign Zero. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell…
Five episodes under our belt, huzzah! If you would like to support the show and continue to see it grow, head on over and become a monthly subscriber at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Every pledge on this page from now through July 5th will be donated to Campaign Zero. Find out more about their mission here: http://www.…
Case #0131211. Statement of Annalisa Durand, regarding people around her becoming fake. Original statement given 12 November, 2013. Audio recording by UC Bamba, Head Curator of the Usher Foundation, Washington, D.C. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is edited, produced and directed by U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's statement wa…
Humans used to castrate other humans for the sake of ART! There’s a lot to unpack, and Dr. Sophia Tegart and mezzo soprano Aleks Romano help to do it. Aleks Romano can be found on Facebook at: Aleks Romano, mezzo soprano And on Instagram at: arommezzo This is our finale for the first set! But stay tuned next week - there will be a preview of what t…
Statement of Renee Bowman, regarding “how she got here.” Statement given direct from subject on December 13th, 2016. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is produced and directed by U. Cornelia Bamba. This episode was edited by Mae B and U. Cornelia Bamba. Today's statement was written by Zoe Lambert. The Underwood Theme, "som…
This discussion potentially cracks open a tiny can of worms, as Casey speaks with friends Joe Marfia, Kellen Currey, and Galen Cohen, to start to understand why classical music isn’t cool. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
Case #0150601. Statement of Victoria Hagan, regarding the death of her girlfriend, Annabel Blakeley, and the strange behavior she exhibited after the fact. Original statement given June 1st, 2015. Audio recording by Mars Barker, archival assistant. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is produced and directed by U. Cornelia Ba…
A phonecall, made on a Sunday morning from a hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. Find us on Twitter @PitchLibrary! The Underwood Collection is edited, produced and directed by U. Cornelia Bamba. The trailer was written by U. Cornelia Bamba. The Underwood Theme, "some spooky sh*t is going on here,” was written by Theodore Goodwin. The Underwood logo …
Dr. Sophia Tegart returns for a look into this grand, drug-induced, grotesque symphonic work. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
Three orchestral conductors give their take on their highly unique job in classical music. Michael Gesme of Central Oregon Symphony, Chris Ramaekers of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, and Adam Flatt of the Newport Symphony Orchestra. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)By Casey
