The Art of Documenting Music: Inside the Mind of Braum van Splunteren

In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse and Sylvan welcome filmmaker Bram van Splunteren to discuss his extensive career in music journalism and filmmaking. Bram shares his journey from working as a radio show producer to making music documentaries, with a particular focus on his acclaimed documentary about musician John Hiatt. The conversation covers Bram's early influences, his experiences interviewing iconic musicians like Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin, and his discovery of John Hiatt’s music. They delve into the making of the John Hiatt documentary, including memorable moments with Buddy Killen and the Tree Music team, and how the documentary was received in the Netherlands. Bram reflects on John Hiatt's influence and his ongoing connection with his music. This episode offers fascinating insights into the life of a filmmaker deeply connected with the music industry and provides a unique perspective on John Hiatt's contributions to American music. 00:00 Introduction to the Perfectly Good Podcast 00:56 Meet the Guest: A Filmmaker's Journey 03:08 Musical Roots and Early Influences 05:59 Discovering Filmmaking 09:41 Creating Iconic Music Documentaries 14:40 The John Hyatt Documentary 26:35 Memories of John and Musical Encounters 27:22 Exploring the Music Publishing Company 29:37 The Magic of Iconic Songs 32:35 Interview Insights and Improvisations 37:08 John Hyatt's Connection with Dutch Audience 40:15 Challenges in Releasing the Documentary 43:41 Final Thoughts and Future Projects https://vimeo.com/203121417?&login=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices