The Pianimal is a bi-weekly, one-take, four-song, piano-based podcast, each song chosen to suit a new theme each episode. In the debut episode, I brandish my fingers, dust my ivories, and polish up my vocal cords to deliver a performance that critics are calling “lackluster” and “a good start.” The theme is Tom Waits Covers, and here are the songs I chose this week:
- New Coat of Paint
- Big in Japan
- San Diego Serenade
- All The World is Green
Episode 1 was recorded live in Vancouver, BC (well, technically, Burnaby) on Monday, August 25, 2008.
Next episode’s theme is 90s Pop Songs, which is sure to make you fall in love with the Backstreet Boys all over again. Future themes you can look forward to include Miserable Sap (consisting only of the saddest songs ever), Duets With My Wife and the completely unplanned Improv Night.
The Pianimal: Episode 1 – Tom Waits Covers (MP3 file)
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Kevan Gilbert is a life-size replica of a 5'8" tall human being, and comes with several interchangeable outfits and a realistic haircut. In the daytime hours, Kevan works as a Project Manager at Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission. When he’s not spending time with his beautiful wife Kendra in their hometown of Burnaby, BC, Kevan is available to meet, chat and collaborate.
I love The Pianimal! And the piano-animal-monster drawing!
I am now that critic.
I can’t listen because I’m at work, and then at home I can’t listen because my internet sucks, but I read it just for your writing. Dear Mr. Gilbert, please write more. Sincerely, Veronica.
I listened! It was fun!