Show Notes
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield on funk, soul as well as some vocal jazz. In this episode, Andrew shares how different styles of music affect his interpretations of the characters he plays, as well as sharing stories about the obscure French Hip-Hop group he was a member of and his life-changing concert experiences.
Watch as he breaks down the soul and vocal ‘purity’ of the timeless classics , and displays the truly special way in which he listens to all kinds of music.
This Episode's Track List:
Tieduprightnow - Parcels
Father Figure - George Michael
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Mississippi Goddam - Nina Simone
Grace - Jeff Buckley
Water Get No Enemy - Fela Kuti
The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Martin Carthy
Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima
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