I can't believe that it took 4 years to finally find out what the heck was going on in that video I watched during Covid. Thanks for a great interview and article(s).
Amazing interviews with both Alexander and Ira. I've spoken to Shahzad about these sessions, such a fascinating episode in Bob's career! The pandemic spawned both this and R&RW - pretty good for such a fraught time!
Incredible insights and details here, not least of which is that "Honey Boy" is one of Bob Dylan's favorite recent movies. (Do I need to watch it now?)
Ray…the recent Shadow Kingdom interviews with Alex and Ira who shared their background stories about creative work with Dylan are historic documents. I read your interviews and every time have found myself profoundly impressed, moved actually by their remembrances, that each of these top-line professionals shared with you their understanding of Bob’s creative process and that their time spent working with Dylan is revered.
That was fascinating. Thank you for allowing us Dylan sickos to read it for free. All of your questions are thoughtful and superbly articulated. It’s always striking to hear yet another musician describe how engaging and charismatic Dylan is in private. I’ve been attending his concerts since 1989, yet I’ve never glimpsed that side of him myself.
Both Shadow Kingdom interviews were excellent, providing a lot of insight into what it's like to work with Dylan. I'd like to hear more about the unreleased tracks - how many, what songs, will they ever show up.
You've outdone yourself, Ray. With this one piece you've increased what we know about Shadow Kingdom twentyfold. Great interview!
I can't believe that it took 4 years to finally find out what the heck was going on in that video I watched during Covid. Thanks for a great interview and article(s).
What a cool article sir! Glad I'm a subscriber Ray. Thanks for your hard work, love all the articles
Corky inKC
Amazing interviews with both Alexander and Ira. I've spoken to Shahzad about these sessions, such a fascinating episode in Bob's career! The pandemic spawned both this and R&RW - pretty good for such a fraught time!
Incredible insights and details here, not least of which is that "Honey Boy" is one of Bob Dylan's favorite recent movies. (Do I need to watch it now?)
This is wonderful. Piercing a mystery while being respectful about it so some mystery remains. Thank you.
Cannot tell you how much I enjoy reading these. Thanks as always.
Well even more amazing interview than the last one. Fascinating to read about this. Fantastic job, Ray!
Ray…the recent Shadow Kingdom interviews with Alex and Ira who shared their background stories about creative work with Dylan are historic documents. I read your interviews and every time have found myself profoundly impressed, moved actually by their remembrances, that each of these top-line professionals shared with you their understanding of Bob’s creative process and that their time spent working with Dylan is revered.
That was fascinating. Thank you for allowing us Dylan sickos to read it for free. All of your questions are thoughtful and superbly articulated. It’s always striking to hear yet another musician describe how engaging and charismatic Dylan is in private. I’ve been attending his concerts since 1989, yet I’ve never glimpsed that side of him myself.
Both Shadow Kingdom interviews were excellent, providing a lot of insight into what it's like to work with Dylan. I'd like to hear more about the unreleased tracks - how many, what songs, will they ever show up.
This article and the previously posted part 1 are really really really excellent. So good to have this part of the Dylan universe uncovered. Thanks!
Wow, this is an amazing interview; thank you!
Fantastic article! Thank you so much.
Great stuff - many thanks! Got to watch the film again right now!
Phenomenal. Thank you, Ray! And thank you, Alexander!
(Keen to hear that Bruce project, too. Tracks III? lol)