The Kinks Choral Collection

Earlier this month, WNYC’s Leonard Lopate chatted with Ray Davies (of the Kinks and many solo efforts) about his latest musical effort, The Kinks Choral Collection.  The project with the Crouch End Festival Chorus marks Davies’ first release for Decca Records.

Once you’ve listened to the interview, be sure to check out Davies’ video blog documenting part of his collaboration with the chorus. I have not had a chance to buy my copy of the release, but the little snippet I’ve heard of the Village Green Preservation Society gives me a hint of how great a collaboration it is. Lopate gets Davies to talk about his thinking on the project, I really think it’s near to impossible for Lopate to do a bad interview. And this 25-minute discussion is no different.

If you like the chorus, by the way, you can become a chorus Facebook fan by visiting this link.