It's more fun to read ABOUT Harlan Ellison than it is to read him. I don't think he's actually produced any science fiction (yes Harlan, that IS what you write despite your shame) that will survive past him--unlike "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury or "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.

In a way I kind of see the reason he wants to avoid the label Science Fiction---because famous sci-fi authors like Clarke and Asimov, despite the richness of their imagination, wrote in a dry, inartistic fashion, as did many other sci-fi writers. Ellison focused more on style and wanted to be recognized for that--something he felt being primarily known as a "sci-fi" author would preclude.

I loved this interview! What energy and humor. I caught myself bursting out in laughter several times as I listened. I'm looking forward to listening to the whole interview.

Fantastic interview. He brain is just constantly bubbling; I'm a bit surprised that he hadn't burned out long before now.

You didn't ask the one question I was curious about: What exactly does a 'conceptual consultant' do other than play a computer's voice?(He was both on "Babylon 5")

Excellent interview! I listened to the short version and then discovered the uncut interview and enjoyed them both. I have been reading and listening to Harlan Ellison since 1975 and I can never get enough of this living legend. He's opinioned, erudite, and fascinating.

I hope that Kurt will find another occasion to speak to Ellison very soon.

Liz,

The music we used directly after the Harlan Ellison interview is original music composed for us by the great David Van Tieghem. He composed our main theme and other incidental music that we often use throughout the show.

http://www.vantieghem.com/

Otherwise, we always try to list any and all music used during the show. Thanks for listening!

DJ

Studio 360

What was the music played right after this interview? Could you include the artists and songs you use to segue from one segment to another?

Outstanding. Well-done, whetting my appetite for the full hour (which I'd have done first if I had realized) and the upcoming Doc. "A Boy and His Dog" was an early influence on me growing up, and I hope to find a copy for review. It certainly characterizes the distinction between Sci-Fi and TwistedFantasy that Ellison apparently strives to reach.

Thanks for the great 12-minute teaser on this fascinating author,

Dennis Green