Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick

Guitar legend Alex Skolnick explores the work of renowned musicians through commentary, conversation, and live performance.
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- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Apr 8, 2021
- 4:00 am UTC
Peter Frampton is among the most celebrated guitarists in rock history. His 1976 album, Frampton Comes Alive!, remains one of the top-selling live records of all time and produced a handful of hit singles that remain in rotation. In this episode, he joins Alex to talk about his exceptional career, from his early days with Humble Pie…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Mar 11, 2021
- 9:00 pm UTC
In this episode, Alex pays tribute to Chick Corea. It’s a journey through the life of the great musician, from his early days in New York, debut as a band leader and first album, to the musicians and cultural movements he inspired. Corea’s ability to reinvent himself musically is showcased throughout, as Alex explores the…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Feb 11, 2021
- 4:00 am UTC
In part two of the series with Rodrigo y Gabriela, the tables are turned as Rod y Gab interview Alex. They dig into Alex’s musical history, beginning with early influences like The Beatles and KISS, and his immersion into the Bay Area metal scene that ultimately led him to Testament. The trio discuss thrash vs…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Jan 28, 2021
- 12:35 pm UTC
In part one of two episodes with Rodrigo y Gabriela, Alex is in Mexico with the duo during the recording of their album 11:11 in 2009. Alex captured the conversation as they shared food and wine overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay, after a day of recording. The trio discuss their influences, like Paco de Lucia and Strunz &…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Jan 14, 2021
- 7:36 am UTC
Alex looks back on 2020, from the great artists who were lost, to the trajectory of the pandemic and some of the unexpected moments in between. He shares personal reflections and stories, and gives us a peek at what’s ahead for Moods & Modes in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Dec 21, 2020
- 8:00 am UTC
In this episode, Alex travels to Sweetwater Music, the musician-led retailer in Fort Wayne, IN. to give a master class and recording workshop with Stu Hamm. During the trip, he documents the story of Sweetwater and digs into why “always doing the right thing” has made all the difference in their success. Alex walks the…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1:14 pm UTC
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- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Nov 13, 2020
- 10:32 am UTC
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- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Sep 23, 2020
- 11:30 am UTC
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Sep 3, 2020
- 7:00 pm UTC
An extensive jam session and conversation with Brooklyn based guitarist Nir Felder, whose resume includes jazz luminaries (Brad Mehldau, Jack DeJohnette), soul superstars (Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan), jam rock icons (Dave Mathews, John Mayer) and even celebrities (Dave Chapelle, Ben Platt). Despite owning several high-quality instruments, the guitar that comes through the most for Nir…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Aug 19, 2020
- 12:56 pm UTC
At the tail end of the 60s, an unlikely meeting took place in Chicago between some prominent traditional blues artists and a chart-topping rock band from the UK. The results would reverberate for decades to come. A discussion on the importance of this session along with further insights into the impact of the late Peter…
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Aug 3, 2020
- 10:18 am UTC
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Jul 22, 2020
- 5:35 pm UTC
Prasanna is a pioneer of performing Carnatic music on the guitar. He is also thoroughly knowledgable in rock, jazz, blues and other styles. Here in conversation with Alex, both verbal and musical, he breaks down his unique style and helps shine light on the inspirations behind it.
- Moods & Modes with Alex Skolnick
- Jul 7, 2020
- 9:57 pm UTC
Debut episode: A visit with Matt Uminov, guitar dealer and repairman who’s been a fixture of New York’s Greenwich Village since the late 1960s and whose regular clients include the likes of Eric Clapton and Pat Metheny. Hear his reaction to Alex’s two nightmare repair jobs, along with some great stories (contains adult language).
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