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David Bianculli
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Justin Chang
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Ken Tucker
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Randy Newman
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Terry Gross
David Bianculli: 本节目回顾了兰迪·纽曼的音乐生涯，他创作了大量脍炙人口的电影歌曲，也创作了许多探讨爱情、种族主义、政治和宗教等社会议题的歌曲。他的音乐风格独特，既追求流行，又富有深度和内涵。
他的音乐创作既追求流行，又试图表达他对种族主义、性别歧视和美国梦等社会问题的看法。
现在的唱片公司不会像过去那样长期投资一位歌手，培养其独特的音乐风格。
希尔伯恩的传记写作风格平实，但其内容翔实，足以让读者认识到纽曼的音乐才华。
兰迪·纽曼的作品具有超前的预见性，他早期的作品就预示了我们今天所面临的时代挑战。
兰迪·纽曼的作品风格独特，他善于运用“不可靠叙述者”的技巧，这让他经常被误解。
Ken Tucker: 兰迪·纽曼是一位天才音乐家，他的作品涵盖了流行音乐、电影配乐等多个领域。他的音乐既有优美的旋律和巧妙的歌词，也有对社会现实的深刻反思。他的作品具有超前的预见性，能够预示时代潮流。
希尔伯恩的传记虽然写作风格平实，但其内容翔实，完整地展现了纽曼的音乐才华和人生经历。
Randy Newman: 我创作歌曲时，常常是音乐和文字同时涌现，而非先有音乐后有歌词。
我早年创作歌曲的契机，是朋友的建议。
我很感激帕特·布恩对我的早期音乐事业的支持。
我并不期望自己的歌曲会成为热门歌曲。
我早期并不以歌手自居，而是以词曲作者的身份进行创作。
我对词曲作者的形象，来自于早期好莱坞电影的印象。
我早期就倾向于创作黑暗和愤世嫉俗的歌曲。
我对自己的早期作品，有些已经不再满意。
我第一次登台表演是在1970年，那次经历让我对表演有了新的认识。
现在的很多流行歌曲，都开始展现创作者的不完美和负面情绪。
我很早就开始创作那些不完美、不光彩的形象的歌曲。
我创作《也许我做错了》这首歌，是为了颠覆那些以自夸为主题的歌曲。
我创作歌曲时，音乐和文字通常是同时产生的。
我认为观众的反应会影响到创作。
我只会开玩笑的情况下，创作那些以“伟大的诱惑者”为主题的歌曲。
我从未对好莱坞抱有浪漫的幻想。
电影配乐有时会激发我创作出一些平时不会创作的音乐。
我非常享受听到自己创作的音乐被演奏出来的感觉。
Terry Gross: 作为访谈节目的主持人，Terry Gross 与 Randy Newman 进行了一次深入的访谈，探讨了他的音乐创作理念、创作历程以及他对音乐和生活的看法。
Deep Dive
Why did Randy Newman doubt his talent as a young musician?
He felt the success of his Hollywood composer uncles was a huge burden.
What kind of music did Randy Newman initially turn to for inspiration?
Rock and roll, particularly the piano hits of Fats Domino.
What was the first song Randy Newman wrote that was a bit off-center?
Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear.
Why did Randy Newman write the song 'Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong'?
To subvert the typical pop song about being a great lover.
How did Randy Newman feel about performing his own songs?
He initially found it uncomfortable but grew to enjoy it.
What was Randy Newman's view on Hollywood when he was young?
He never had a romantic view of it due to seeing the behind-the-scenes reality.
What does Randy Newman consider some of his best work?
Film scores like 'The Natural' that he wouldn't have written otherwise.
How did the movie 'Nine and a Half Weeks' impact Randy Newman's song 'You Can Leave Your Hat On'?
It became a worldwide hit and revived the song.
What was the main appeal of 'Conclave' for the director, Edward Berger?
The intricate puzzle box plotting and political backstabbing.
What role does Ralph Fiennes play in 'Conclave' and how does he feel about it?
He plays Cardinal Lawrence, a man with serious doubts about his future in the church and his personal faith.
Randy Newman is introduced as a witty, cynical, and tongue-in-cheek songwriter known for his celebrated movie songs and dark, socially conscious pop music.
- Newman is celebrated for his movie songs like 'You've Got a Friend in Me' from Toy Story.
- He is known for his dark songs about relationships, racism, geopolitics, pollution, and religion.
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