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Hampus Lindwall: Blizzard Of Organ

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Today, the Spotlight shines on organist, composer, and sound artist Hampus Lindwall.

Hampus started as a guitarist who cut his teeth copying Steve Vai solos but who now sits behind a 78-stop church organ. He has been the organist at Saint-Esprit in Paris since 2005. His album, Brace for Impact (Ideologic Organ), throws tradition out the window. Recorded on a massive organ in Dusseldorf with guitarist Stephen O'Malley, this music draws on everything from experimental music pioneer Xenakis to heavy metal and more.

Hampus takes us through this remarkable project, sharing how a Swedish metalhead became one of the most adventurous voices in contemporary organ music.

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Longtime music industry executive who relocated to the PNW from New York City in 2016. Host of the award-winning podcast The Tonearm (f/k/a Spotlight On), featuring the people and ideas moving culture forward.

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