137. Laura Harris Discusses Bruce Haack, The Electric Lucifer

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Ex Hex drummer Laura Harris makes her return to YMAAA to talk about Canadian electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack and his album, The Electric Lucifer.  Laura shares why this album holds a special place for her, discusses her favorite tracks from the album and explores how it relates to her general fascination with synthesizers. She also talks about the recent Ex Hex tour and what’s happening with her other bands, Ecstatic International and The Owners.

Note: This episode was recorded at the lesson and rehearsal space where Laura works, and about an hour in, you can hear drumming in the background (presumably from someone’s lesson).

Take lessons with Laura! You can book sessions through the 7 Drum City website (https://www.7drumcity.com/laura-harris-bio.html) or by contacting her directly by email at [email protected].

Also, be sure to follow each of Laura’s bands on Instagram!

Ex Hex: @exhexband

Ecstatic International: @ecstatic_international

The Owners: @the.owners.band

1:24 Laura joins the show

2:40 Was Bruce Haack the Father of Techno?

4:17 The Electric Lucifer marks Haack’s transition away from music for children

7:10 Haack made some interesting appearances on TV

8:28 Laura provides some background information on Haack

15:30 Some music and TV shows made for kids are pretty scary

19:57 Children play a key role in the story told in The Electric Lucifer

23:11 How did The Electric Lucifer get released on a major label?

26:55 Laura finds the disjointedness of the album’s music appealing

30:12 It’s a strange album, but it has some jams

31:09 Laura explains why she chose The Electric Lucifer

36:33 Laura identifies one of her favorite tracks from the album

41:12 Laura addresses the psychedelic aspects of the album

46:40 Laura and Al break down the song “War”

51:42 Laura discusses “Song Of The Death Machine” and her rescue parrots

58:34 Laura and Al get into a Genesis discussion…and relate it back to Laura’s fascination with Bruce Haack and synthesizers

1:04:03 Laura summarizes what’s great about the album

1:07:10 Laura talks about the recent Ex Hex shows

1:10:45 Laura updates us on what’s next for Ecstatic International and The Owners

Outro is from “Corridor” by Ecstatic International.

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