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Francis DeCarlo joins the Dispatch to talk about his wide-ranging approach to music, from triple albums and virtual string quartets to Detroit gigs and his time at Philip Glass’s studio.
He shares how songs often arrive like transmissions, found in accidents, mistakes, and moments of openness. Along the way he reflects on Detroit’s deep musical lineage, the challenge of keeping bands together, and why the city’s collaborative spirit makes it such fertile ground for creation. Francis also performs his longtime favorite “Esmeralda,” offering a glimpse into his belief that the best songs feel less written than received.