You’ve been that way forever – you will be that way forever. And knowing you, you’ll probably stop tomorrow because that’s just the way you are. You’re a cottage industry – you’re a way of life – you are the picture people stick pins in. You are a Contrarian. You
Tangerine Dream – live in Berlin – November 15, 1982 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Tangerine Dream this weekend. They were probably the first purely electronic bands to appear on the World Stage in the late 1960s. Prior to that, it was all experimenting and pretty much the exclusive domain
Something wonderful to end a completely out-of-control/beyond strange week. The new (debut) single by Georgian. A band that has grabbed, not only my attention but just about everyone the band has come in contact with in recent weeks. Here’s a few words via Oculate, which sums up just about everything
In 1946, when this broadcast discussion from The Northwestern Reviewing Stand first broadcast, Mental Health was still considered mysterious and an abstract concept. Great strides had been made in Psychiatry since the beginning of the 20th century. Psychiatric therapies, beginning with treatments used in the 1920s to the 1940s that
As the War went into its second month, and the situation in Poland continued, the rest of Europe was preparing for a conflict no one was sure how or where it was going to start. Aside from referring to the current state as Sitzkrieg, it was also described by many
Damon Albarn (w/Heavy Seas) live at Salle Pleyel, Paris – July 9, 2014 – Radio France FIP Having been a fan of Blur since their very first album, it occurred to me that I haven’t posted any of Damon Albarn’s solo work in concert. This morning it’s a concert featuring
– CBS Radio – The World Tonight – November 7, 1980 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – On this post-election day in November of 1980, the aftermath of the Reagan landslide was still being scrutinized. The transition from the Carter White House to The Reagan White House was getting ready
Lenny Kravitz – live at The Town & Country – 1990 – BBC 6 Music – Lenny Kravitz this morning. Recorded for posterity by the venerable BBC 6 Music in 1990 and capturing Kravitz during his memorable Let Love Rule tour. This marked the beginning of a music career characterized
Taaliah in session at BBC 6 New Music Fix, recorded yesterday (November 5). Looking for something to match moods tonight – came across this Taahliah session – hit play and it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Who says there are accidents? Taahliah is an exciting new artist out
– N.Y. Phil. – Leonard Bernstein, Cond. – Murray Perahia, Piano – June 29, 1976 – Part 1 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – – N.Y. Phil. – Leonard Bernstein, Cond. – Murray Perahia, Piano – June 29, 1976 – Part 2 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Leonard Bernstein
