Inside The Juno Reactor

Episode 11: Brad Fiedel - A Journey Through Music & Film (Composer Terminator I & II) SYNOPSIS: In this episode, we delve deep into the fascinating world of film scoring with the legendary Brad Fiedel. From his early influences to his groundbreaking work on "The Terminator" series, Brad shares insights into his creative process, the evolution of film music, and the challenges he...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 10: Greg Ellis - Drums on film & more - Alexandre Desplat, Zakir Hussain, Kodo drummers, JR SYNOPSIS : As "Inside The Juno Reactor's" first season closes with Greg Ellis, JR's main drummer and percussionist who contributed with live touring & studio sessions, The Matrix... From his background as a rock/punk drummer to his project with Az...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast  Episode 9: Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor)   SYNOPSIS : This week's "Inside the Juno Reactor" is dedicated to Mabi, his life and unique persona, his amazing percussion, musical skills, and cheerful character. In this special interview shot by Ben Watkins 10 years ago at JR's Ridge Farm Studio, we hear the Mabi story: a l...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 8: Deepak Ram  - The Master Behind "Navras" & "Solaris" Bansuri Flute SYNOPSIS : This week Inside The Juno Reactor it's a pleasure to welcome Deepak Ram, a musician of extraordinary grace. His playing is beyond technique,  and for me it is sublime. His ability to transport me to other dimensions is what first knocked me out when he...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 7: Jason Bentley - Music Supervisor, Electronic Music evangelist, KCRW host SYNOPSIS : This week inside the Juno Reactor it is a pleasure to welcome Jason Bentley,  Music Supervisor for The Matrix Trilogy, Total Recall, Beetlejuice, The Gladiator, Tron are just a few.  When Jason was 18,  on holiday in Europe and the UK, early Aci...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 6: Youth - Tales of a maverick musician - Grammy Producer SYNOPSIS : This week inside the Juno Reactor it is a pleasure to welcome Martin Glover aka YOUTH. An old friend who talks about the early days of punk &  his formation of Killing Joke) a mentor to so many artists involved in the beginning of Goa Trance, Ott, Simon Posford, Raja R...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 5: Taz Alexander - Vocalist, the Matrix to Man Down, JR's secret weapon SYNOPSIS: Ben Watkins first heard Taz’z voice when remixing the Sun Kings, and asked if she could come & do some sessions. They worked for about 15 yrs on stage, albums and films. The Matrix Reloaded, Animatrix, and Once Upon A Time In Mexico, as well as singing on Shang...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 4: BLiSS - How to become a Psytrance God Psytrance Producer & Remixer (Juno Reactor, Ace Ventura, Infected Mushroom) SYNOPSIS : Juno Reactor & BLiSS First conversation,  discuss his Navras Remix, as well as the previous remixes ("Guillotine" & "Ingonyama"), his background/experience, music instruments,  hardware, influences...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 3: Steve Stevens - "Pistolero" Guitarist, Billy Idol, Micheal Jackson, JR SYNOPSIS : Juno Reactor & Steve Stevens talk about his current projects with Billy Idol, his collaboration with Juno Reactor ("Pistolero", "Hotaka", unreleased music, The Matrix Reloaded's "Burly Brawl", playing with Amampondo), guitar techniques & Flamenco, his ba...

Welcome to " Inside The Juno Reactor " Podcast Episode 2: EL AMIR - Flamenco Guitarist for Hans Zimmer & JR SYNOPSIS : Juno Reactor & EL AMIR talk about EL AMIR's roots and background as a guitar and oud player, Flamenco & Paco de Lucía, his journey as a musician working with Juno Reactor, Hans Zimmer (World of Hans Zimmer), and Radio Tarifa, composition and his work in the film indust...

Welcome to " Inside The Juno Reactor " Podcast  Episode 1: Zig (Music Editor for The Matrix, Spider-Man) SYNOPSIS : Juno Reactor & Zig talk about Zig's background as a Music Editor, his involvement in The Matrix, and how they collaborated together on The Matrix sequels, "Reloaded" & "Revolutions", majorly focusing on "Revolution" final credits track, "Navras".   GUEST BIO: Zigmun...

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast. In these series of episodes, Ben has the pleasure to chat with Juno Reactor members, people whom he's collaborated with, that influenced or inspired him, or that he simply met along his journey.  You'll hear stories about Juno Reactor albums, external collaborations, The Matrix, production talks, touring, and experiences around the world. Stay tun...