65. Derek Piotr

On today’s episode, instead of our usual format, I’ve got a folkorist.  Derek Piotr lives in Connecticut, and was introduced to me by Dollar Country host Franklin Fantini, who you might remember from a bonus episode from October 2021.  Derek’s released several albums of experimental and electronic music this century (see listening links below), but in recent years has shifted his focus to collecting folks songs as remembered by folks.  He has traveled here and abroad collecting field recordings which he’ll be sharing with us today.  I spoke with Derek last spring in Connecticut.  Today he’s sharing anecdotes working both locally and abroad, being in cahoots with both legendary underground radio station WFMU and the Library of Congress, working with acclaimed 20th century composers, and preserving oral tradition by documenting the life of the song, and his new album "The Devil Knows How." We also swap some found tape and field recordings.  You know, regular stuff.  It’s a great time, welcome aboard!Low Profile is supported by you on http://patreon.com/lowprofile and in December 2022 up until new year's eve, anybody who joins the Patreon community at the $5 level will get a mixtape in the mail featuring exclusive recordings from previous episodes of the show.  (free delivery to USA addresses, others may opt in and pay only postage)Find Derek's field work at http://www.fieldwork-archive.comFind Derek's music at https://derekpiotr.bandcamp.com/Open call for recording artists- submit your own theme song for Low Profile that includes the show’s title.  Anywhere from 3-60 seconds.  If I play it on an episode, I’ll also shout out a link to your project! Send submissions to LowProfileMarkly at gmail dot comLow Profile receives in-kind support from:San Francisco Street Bakerysfsbakery.comRainy Day Records and Tapes@rainydayolympiaSchwartz’s Deli@schwartzsolympiaOld School Pizzeria@old_schoolpizzeriaScherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lagerscherlerbeer.com ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS! Want vinyl records but can’t afford to order 1000 and wait 8-12 months? Check out our friends at Lathecuts.com. They will make you vinyl singles in quantities as low as 50 as quickly as 3-4 weeks. All of their pricing is ala carte and they can help pick a package that fits your budget. Email Mike at [email protected] and Mention Low Profile to get a 10% overrun on your order for free!