Eric Dawson
edawson.bsky.social
Eric Dawson
@edawson.bsky.social
Work: Southern Appalachian history and culture, film archives, writer
Life (that often bleeds into work): film, music, books, too many magazine subscriptions
I really should spend more time outdoors
I read My Lunches With Orson on my lunch breaks over several months and it is as hilarious and delightful as you would think. Jaglom was the right man for the job because neither of them seemed to gaf and just gossiped like crazy. Tall tales abound but that's part of the charm
October 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I am mainly talking about toward the end of the interview where Klein admits he doesn't know what his role is, and there is a brief moment where he almost realizes his complicity in the theater of American politics vs the actual work of it, but he just can't allow himself to go there
September 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
As someone who has read and admired Kaleb's and your writing over the years, thank you for this. A wonderful tribute and celebration of a true original thinker and writer. I especially appreciate your introduction here. Deepest condolences
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
You saw it performed live at big ears right? I'd listen to it plenty of times but seeing it live was otherworldly. Reich had such an outsized influence on contemporary classical/new music that I was kind of over it, but I gained a new respect for the composition and especially those who perform it
August 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Funeral Mariachi is probably the most "accessible" as far as they go, lots of beautiful moments. Torch of the Mystics is the all-timer. But it's just an endlessly interesting exploration, especially when you get into solo albums and side projects. Clear some time, open up your ears and have at it!
August 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM