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Guest DJ Project

Jonathan Adler

Designer Jonathan Adler got his start as a potter, working seven days a week in his studio listening to music. Now he reflects on the songs that opened up his world and inspired both his creativity and his philosophies on the creative process.

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Jul 25, 2012 • 10m Listen

Designer Jonathan Adler got his start as a potter, working seven days a week in his studio listening to music. Now he reflects on the songs that opened up his world and inspired both his creativity and his philosophies on the creative process. For more: http://jonathanadler.com/

1. Pull Up To The Bumper - Grace Jones

2. In The Long Run - The Carrie Nations (Stu Phillips)

3. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy

4. It Ain't Over 'til It's Over - Lenny Kravitz

5. Vogue - Madonna

Transcript

Anne Litt: Hi, I’m Anne Litt, and I’m here with designer Jonathan Adler. Today we’ll be playing excerpts of songs he’s selected that have inspired him over the years, as part of KCRW’s Guest DJ Project. Jonathan, I’m so glad you are with us today and I can’t wait to hear what you’ve brought. What do you want to start with today?

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