Marc Smith
BTPM The Bridge HostOn The Bridge, Marc Smith plays a vibrant blend of alternative tracks, combining fresh releases with timeless favorites. His relaxed approach and deep knowledge of music create an engaging experience that keeps you listening. Marc offers the perfect balance of discovery and energy, the perfect companion to your day.
Marc began working at BTPM Classical in February of 2019 as a Production Assistant. Some of his earliest memories are sitting next to the piano after dinner and listening to his father play. At five years old Marc started piano lessons and, later on, percussion and guitar lessons.
When he's not at BTPM, Marc can be found making furniture and cabinetry, usually with some help from Bach and Handel.
Marc Smith plays a vibrant blend of alternative tracks, combining fresh releases with timeless favorites. His relaxed approach and deep knowledge of music create an engaging experience that keeps you listening. Marc offers the perfect balance of discovery and energy, the perfect companion to your day.*Simulcast on BTPM NPR
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The Fugees are no stranger to sampling. Their song "Ready or Not" off their second album samples The Delfonics song of the same name, and the Enya song "Boadicea".
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Marc talks about Labi Siffre and his hit "I Got The..." — and how Eminem was almost denied the ability to sample the song on "My Name Is".
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In this episode, Marc talks about Clyde Stubblefield's performance on the James Brown song "The Funky Drummer" — and the many songs that sampled it, including an N.W.A song and the Powerpuff Girls theme.
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In this episode, Marc dives in to how M.I.A. sampled The Clash's "Straight to Hell" on her 2007 "Paper Planes", and gives a little bit of history behind the two songs.