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johnshade

November 27, 2013

Episode 12

JOHN SHADE

The 12th and final episode examines the mysterious life and times of the late songwriter John Shade. Click the link above to stream, right-click to download (ctrl+click on a mac).

nilsson

 

November 13, 2013 

Episode 11

NILSSON!

Harry Nilsson, while still not a household name, is one of the most successful, beloved, and critically acclaimed songwriters of all time. He was covered by everyone from Three Dog Night to Aimee Mann, and collaborated with the likes of The Beatles and Randy Newman. These are 15 of my favorite Nilsson songs. Click the link above to stream, right-click to download (ctrl+click on a mac).

 


zevon

October 16, 2013

Episode 10

WARREN ZEVON

Warren Zevon was one of the greatest songwriters ever. He showed wit, sarcasm, and philosophy with his lyrics, and exuded humanity in a sea of Hollywood charlatans. Imagine a much darker Randy Newman. He was beloved by everyone from Bob Dylan to David Letterman. Here’s an hour of my favorite Zevon stuff. Click the link above to stream, or right click + “save as” to download (ctrl+click on a mac).

jam

October 02, 2013

Episode 9

THE `90s

Every day I get 20-30 emails asking me, “what were you listening to in your musically formative years, by which I mean, THE MID NINETIES?”

This episode is an attempt to answer that question.

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phish

September 25, 2013

Episode 8

PHISH

Exploring the vast, fascinating musical universe of Phish.

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marvin

August 28, 2013

Episode 7

EXCUSE FOR A SOUL

In this episode, Mr. Godowsky listens to a bunch of soul singers. Starting with the recently ripped-off Marvin Gaye and ending with the recently incarcerated R. Kelly. Tune in. Right click the link above to download (control+click on a mac).

titanic

August 28, 2013

Episode 6

DID NOT RECORD DUE TO A TECHNICAL ERROR

But, it was only ONE SONG. Gavin Bryars’ “The Sinking Of The Titanic.” It’s an epic hour-long piece that might just be my favorite piece of classic music ever. Not sure why. Bryars referred to it as the musical equivalent of concept art. It contains elements of “Autumn,” the Episcopalian hymn that the string quartet played as the ship sank, altered a bit to resemble the sound of underwater reverberations. There are wood blocks mimicking morse code, and clips of interviews with actual survivors. Somehow it never sounds like a novelty though. The original version on Eno’s label was too short for my taste, and the 2007 version is over-produced to a pretty awful extent. go find the 1995 version on POINT music. You won’t regret it.

bob

 

August 14, 2013

Episode 5

ANTI-LOVE SONGS FOR ANTI-VALENTINES DAY

It’s August 14, and you can’t get any further from Valentine’s Day without getting closer to the next one. In observance, this week’s show is all about anti-love songs. Click the link above to listen, or right-click (control+click on a mac) to download.

kurt

August 07, 2013

Episode 4

GREAT SONGWRITERS WHO DIED YOUNG

Episode 4  examines some of the great songwriters the world lost far too early. Sadly there isn’t enough time to cover all of them (Sorry, Janis.) But a lot of ground is covered in 60 minutes, from Robert Johnson to Kurt Cobain to, most recently, Vic Chesnutt and Jason Molina. Click the link above to stream, or right click (control+click on a mac) to download.

classic

July 31, 2013

Episode Three:

MODERN CLASSICAL MUSIC

In this episode we’ll examine some great minimalist composers who make the modern classical world better: John Adams, Thomas Ades, Arvo Part, Philip Glass, Nico Muhly, and Brooklyn Rider.

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shane

July 27, 2013

Episode Two:

WHAT INSPIRES SHANE LEONARD?

Talking with guest Shane Leonard of FIELD REPORT and KALISPELL about his musical inspirations, and listening to them of course.

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blake

July 27, 2013

Episode One:

UNDER-ACKNOWLEDGED SONGWRITERS

Discussing (and listening to) great songwriters who don’t get the credit they deserve.

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