Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Ed O'Brien's journey from deep depression to Blue Morpho
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
The legendary Radiohead guitarist joins Novena Carmel on Morning Becomes Eclectic as our special guest. Ed shares music that's inspired his journey back to the light from a deep dark depression on his meditative new album, Blue Morpho. He also shares an R.E.M. song that the Radiohead members loved during their teenage years wihen the band used to go by the name On A Friday as well as a formative song from his childhood that hold a special place for him recently and a song from an unsung hero.
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