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Wednesday, March 29th, and today our Featured Music is Vocal Magic — pieces from several genres exploring the musical capabilities of the human voice.
Then we have for you the latest episode of our original series, “Where Have You Been?”, where we suggest things to do and places to visit around the Second Life Grid. This time, we visit Armstrong Park, a Second Life depiction of the park in New Orleans that celebrates jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Tune in at 12 noon or 4pm Pacific/SLT. Plus “Engines of Our Ingenuity” from the University of Houston every four hours from 4am Pacific. We used to play the same episode of “Engines” throughout the day, but now, if you’re lucky, you can catch as many as three.
Easy to Remember: The Great American Songwriters And Their Songs
Today we are featuring music from the “Great American Songbook” — with music by writers including Gershwin, Arlen, Berlin, Kern, Carmichael, Porter and many more, in a programme inspired by William Zinsser’s book on the music of the mid-20th Century, Easy To Remember.
Jazz On The Keys, feat. Warren Bernhardt
Today, Saturday August 27nd, we’re presenting a programme of keyboards-based Jazz. While many of the pieces we’re playing today feature or include the piano, there are also some recordings featuring other keyboard instruments, including some inspiring pieces on synthesiser.
Today we are celebrating the life and music of jazz pianist Warren Bernhardt, who passed away earlier in the week. We’ll be playing tracks from two of his albums on DMP Records, one of the first digital labels, throughout the day: Warren Bernhardt Trio ’83 (1983) and Hands On (1987). You can read about him here. A multi-talented keyboard player across many genres, he will be sadly missed.
In addition, keep an ear out for Alan Haven’s Image, a late-night Radio Caroline closing tune back in the day; Cambridge-based David Rees-Williams and his trio’s interpretations of classical works; two albums by Billy Barber, one (Shades of Grey) on piano and the other (Lighthouse) on electronic instruments; and some marvellous performances by Ian Lynn including his classic album Forgotten Summer.
Today is the last airing of the current edition of “Where Have You Been?”, where this time, we visit The Nature Collective. Full details here.
And don’t miss “Engines of Our Ingenuity” every four hours from 4am Pacific.
“Shai Maestro” by Nathan Bullivant is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Jazz On The Keys
Today, Saturday April 23rd, we’re presenting a programme of keyboards-based Jazz. While many of the pieces we’re playing today feature or include the piano, there are also some recordings featuring other keyboard instruments, including some inspiring pieces on synthesiser. Keep an ear out for Alan Haven’s Image, a late-night Radio Caroline closing tune back in the day; Cambridge-based David Rees-Williams and his trio’s interpretations of classical works; two albums by Billy Barber, one (Shades of Grey) on piano and the other (Lighthouse) on electronic instruments; and some marvellous performances by Ian Lynn including his classic album Forgotten Summer.
Don’t miss “Engines of Our Ingenuity” every four hours from 4am Pacific.
And check out our visit to the amazing Serenity Valley in the latest episode of “Where Have You Been?”.
“Shai Maestro” by Nathan Bullivant is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Where Have You Been? Mardi Gras Special
We’re running a special edition of our original series, “Where Have You Been?” (where we detail things to do and places to see around the Second Life Grid) that will be broadcast on two days only — Wednesday 23rd and Saturday 26th of February, 12 noon and 4pm Pacific/SLT; 8pm and midnight UK time. It’s a special about Mardi Gras — “Fat Tuesday”, which falls this year on March 1st. In the episode we provide plenty of background to the Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations, focusing on New Orleans in particular, plus we make a suggestion of a place you might want to visit to enjoy your own Mardi Gras celebration.
Jazz On The Keys
Today, Wednesday January 5th, we’re presenting a programme of Piano Jazz. Well, primarily. While many of the pieces we’re playing today feature or include the piano, there are also some recordings featuring other keyboard instruments, including some inspiring pieces on synthesiser — hence the broad title “Jazz On The Keys”. Keep an ear out for Alan Haven’s Image, a late-night Radio Caroline closing tune back in the day; Cambridge-based David Rees-Williams and his trio’s interpretations of classical works; two albums by Billy Barber, one (Shades of Grey) on piano and the other (Lighthouse) on electronic instruments; and some marvellous performances by Ian Lynn including his classic album Forgotten Summer.
Don’t miss “Engines of Our Ingenuity” every four hours from 4am Pacific.
“Where Have You Been?” is currently on hiatus: Season 2 will begin shortly.
“Shai Maestro” by Nathan Bullivant is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
The MOST Ep02 Now On Mixcloud
If you missed Episode 02, you can now access it on MixCloud!
Planning a heist? How about a murder? Attending a love-in? Or is your biker gang planning an outing? Have we got the show for you!
Dedicated to crime, spy, suspense, exploitation, and psychedelic movie and television soundtracks from the 50s, the 60s and beyond, The MOST — Music from the Original Sound Track — is the best accompaniment for all your police-blotter high-jinks. Susannah, your host, spins hard-to-find and vinyl sounds by some of the best composers in the crime-jazz business. Music so good – it’s criminal!
Episode 2 includes movies and TV series like Ironside, Suspiria, and Bell Book and Candle, and features composers including Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini and George Duning.
Easy to Remember: The Great American Songwriters And Their Songs
Today we are featuring music from the “Great American Songbook” — with music by writers including Gershwin, Arlen, Berlin, Kern, Carmichael, Porter and many more, in a programme inspired by William Zinsser’s book on the music of the mid-20th Century, Easy To Remember.
The MOST Ep01 Now On Mixcloud
If you missed Episode 01, you can now access it on MixCloud!
Planning a heist? How about a murder? Attending a love-in? Or is your biker gang planning an outing? Have we got the show for you!
Join Susannah on Virtual Community Radio, the first Saturday every month, at 12:30pm and 4:30pm Pacific Time – 8:30pm and 12:30am in the UK – for the monthly series, The MOST – Music from the Original Sound Track.
Dedicated to crime, spy, suspense, exploitation, and psychedelic movie and television soundtracks from the 50s, the 60s and beyond, The MOST is the best accompaniment for all your police-blotter high-jinks. Susannah spins sounds by some of the best composers in the crime-jazz business. Music so good – it’s criminal!
Easy to Remember: The Great American Songwriters And Their Songs
Today we are featuring music from the “Great American Songbook” — with music by writers including Gershwin, Arlen, Berlin, Kern, Carmichael, Porter and many more, in a programme inspired by William Zinsser’s book on the music of the mid-20th Century, Easy To Remember.
