I like some drums, I play some drums, I play some drums on the radio. Today is no exception–listen for a wild and extensive drum solo in this week’s show.
and Oh man, musical saws show up.
Somehow toward the end of the show, I got into a Christmas mood. And when Christmas comes around at WCBN, the Destiny’s Child Christmas album must be played…along with other Christmas-y things. Like honky tonk piano.
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Posted in 12 - December, 2010, Break Your Radio
How I love finding religious vinyl around the station. Priests get me in the mood for spoken sounds and storytelling. Contained herein is a 1970s documentary about radio. Remember in the 1960s when all married couples did was bicker? There’s some of that here, too. This show also gives you the opportunity to learn some French (we are an educational radio station). Bernie Taupin (close collaborator with Elton John) stopped by the studio for a quick interview. The show ends with a rousing performance of a work by Samuel Beckett.
Posted in 12 - December, 2010, Break Your Radio
We have Aaron to thank for starting off the show with George W. Bush singing about peace.
Posted in 12 - December, 2010, Break Your Radio
It’s December? It’s snowing outside? It’s the first day of Chanukah? Sounds like the perfect time for two full hours of Christmas tuneage.
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Posted in 12 - December, 2010, Break Your Radio
Around the time that Old Skull and Human Skab were playing, in a moody voice: “You know, girrrl, you need to realize that it’s the holiday.” “Excuse me?” “It’s a holiday, girl. No one wants to hear this stuff about killing people and sadness. It’s Thanksgiving. I’m about to turn off my radio!”
About 45 minutes previous to that conversation, all smiles: “Girl, I am LOVING your playlist. I cannot wait to hear what you play next. Love you!”
Back to Old Skull and Human Skab: “I hear what you’re saying, but I’m sorry. Thanksgiving was not always fun and games, nor peaceful. Remember when a country full of Native Americans died? The music that’s playing shows a consciousness of social issues happening right now(ish). While we can be thankful now, Human Skab and Old Skull remind us that some things need to change.” “All right, girrrl. Love you!”
I enjoyed talking with that guy, and I hope he has a happy Thanksgiving.
Plus, we compromised. The music merged into some uncontroversial Kermit Ruffins, but Kermit had to share the stage with Human Skab, who continued to scream about destroying the Soviet Union.
So enjoy some old-school rocks n rolls for appetizers.
Have some cuteypie jazz to drink,
and fill up on the meat of precocious children.
Dessert? mmm. Breathe Owl Breathe.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Posted in 11 - November, 2010, Break Your Radio
Posted in 11 - November, 2010, Break Your Radio
Contemplative radio.
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Nearly the entire hour passes without words.
Not long ago, I played two hours of story songs, in which each track was a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end. conflict and denouement.
Why do musicians often insist on telling you what they think, telling you what to think, telling you things?
Music still talks when no one’s talking.
Don’t believe it?
Listen.
Do we hear the same thing?
Posted in 11 - November, 2010, Break Your Radio
Do you like it when Serge Gainsbourg whispers in your ear?
…then listen to this.
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Posted in 10 - October, 2010, Break Your Radio
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Posted in 10 - October, 2010, Break Your Radio
I was very ill during this show, and didn’t even bother to back announce the songs and artists I played. I kinda like a show that looks like a sonic landscape. I had a rough start involving a recalcitrant cassette player, but we recovered later on, when the random Chinese cassette decided to work.
As usual, the station offered a buncha gems in the most unexpected of places. You can explore old folk vinyl with me if you listen to the show.
You can also hear a couple snippets from an interview with Elvis Presley: “I don’t read…the books…much…” “I like rugged sports.”
Posted in 10 - October, 2010, Break Your Radio
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