Thematic Content #03: BIG BLACK DELTA x TENET with Jonathan Bates Artwork

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Thematic Content #03: BIG BLACK DELTA x TENET with Jonathan Bates

August 25, 2024 • Jim Penola • Season 2

Thematic Content is a series about the themes that define film history—across eras, genres, and filmmakers—even mediums.

Episode #03 takes an unexpected (but welcome) detour towards the world of contemporary electronic music with special guest Big Black Delta, a.k.a. Jonathan Bates, the prolific recording artist with credits on BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC, THE SINNER, HALT & CATCH FIRE, and more.

During the episode, host Jim Penola not only guides listeners through Big Black Delta’s unmistakable sound and history, but spotlights Bates commitment to sheer sonic emotion. What’s revealed is a fascinating kinship with Christopher Nolan’s TENET, and how each occupy an interest in the ineffable power of feeling and service.

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Thematic Content is written, produced, edited, mixed, and hosted by Jim Penola.

Original music by John Penola.

Original artwork and illustrations by NoNo Flores.

Executive produced by John Penola and Jane Penola.

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• Lord Only Knows (5:02)

• Steer The Canyon (6:23)

• Huggin & Kissin (7:14)

• Politics of Living - Acoustic (8:50)

• whoRU812 (19:48)

• Politics of Living - Acoustic (24:03)

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