Paul Langlois stays honest and true on Smooth Rock Falls

Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls.

Chapters:
00:00:01 - Episode overview
00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls
00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing) Smooth Rock Falls
00:08:54 - The inspiration and desperation of songwriting
00:11:05 - Ten-track tendencies and performance pressures
00:16:15 - Perfecting a solo sound
00:19:54 - Music as an outlet for grief
00:24:32 - Song: How You Are? by Paul Langlois
00:28:05 - Thoughts on the recent documentary film, No Dress Rehearsal
00:30:43 - The Hip's farewell show: Ten years later
00:33:08 - Recalling recent guest appearances
00:36:04 - The hard work nobody sees
00:39:19 - Paul's community presence
00:43:50 - Kingston's The Hip farewell show anniversary plans
00:48:15 - Reflecting on the Kingston music scene
00:53:56 - Upcoming festival performances
00:56:07 - Episode credits

Episode Production Credits

Guests:
Paul Langlois

Hosts:
Johnny San [email protected]
Angela Stever [email protected]

Music in this episode:
How You Are? by Paul Langlois

Audio production:
SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

Episode Links
Paul Langlois https://kingstonlive.ca/paul-langlois
Paul Langlois Band https://kingstonlive.ca/paullangloisband
The Campfire Liars Club https://kingstonlive.ca/thecampfireliarsclub
The Tragically Hip https://kingstonlive.ca/thetragicallyhip
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LOQ22M65PYSQDFD1QIQM4AW3I/
K-Rock 105.7 FM https://www.seekyoursounds.com/radio/krock1057
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/


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