It was recorded at Century Sound Studios in New York City during three sessions in September and October 1968, although most participants and biographers agree that the eight songs were culled from the first and last early evening sessions. You can hear the full conversation with the play button at the top of the page and hear full versions of the songs we talked about below. Astral Weeks is the second studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. I began our conversation by asking him what music they listen to in their van as they tour around the U.S. In November, 1968, the irascible songwriter from Belfast released a jazz-influenced acoustic song cycle that featured minimal. While at NPR, I sat down with Joe Talbot to talk about the music of IDLES and the songs by other artists who've inspired him over the years. Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks has always seemed like a fluke. Art Direction Ed Thrasher Bass Richard Davis (2) Drums Connie Kay Flute, Soprano Saxophone John Payne (4) Guitar Jay Berliner Percussion, Vibraphone Warren Smith Jr. recently and just played a Tiny Desk Concert. IDLES has two albums out: Brutalism from 2017 and last year's beautifully titled Joy as an Act of Resistance. It's also one of the best live rock groups I've ever seen - the kind that creates mosh pits and community with noise and humanity. Astral Weeks: Van Morrison: 12' Vinyl: 8: US 2009 Warner Bros. IDLES is a band that's both fierce and compassionate. On this Guest DJ edition of All Songs Considered Joe Talbot, frontman for the British punk group IDLES, talks about the band's latest album, Joy as an Act of Resistance, how Van Morrison's Astral Weeks changed his life and his tips for how to make the long drive across Kansas while on tour.

Van morrison astral weeks on npr