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Originally published in 2014 The following story is based on materials provided by Suomen Akatemia (Academy of Finland). Multiple regions in the human genome are reported to be linked to musical aptitude, according to a new study. The function of the candidate genes implicated in the study ranges from inner-ear development to auditory neurocognitive processes, […]
Fabulous sounding radio broadcast quality for this live concert recording from the I-Beam in San Francisco. The GREEN ON RED band in 1985, theGas Food Lodging/No Free Lunch era when Chuck Prophet joined the band: the best you can have. 1. Hair Of The Dog 2. Down To The Bone 3. Apartment 6 4. The Drifter […]
Out resident jazz expert Tony Andrews writes ….. The primary incentive for me to write these reviews for this magnificent website is to help redress the balance between those who achieve shear musical genius and the musical mediocrity currently hyped up by the craving for “Celebrity Status” We seem to be obsessed by being a […]
Hi Howard. I know you are into this type of 60’s music and so what can you tell me about The Blues Magoos please? What should I avoid of theirs? Thanks Laurence Rode. Hmm, well ….. the short answer is ‘not much’. But yes, I am into this genre and many similar ones too. I […]
Greg Brice – Work For A LivingFive Points Gang – The Only OneBates Motel – Bar TenderBrave Rival – Run & HideRedfish – Together Is BetterDom Martin & The Savages – Drink In Blue ColoursDC Blues – Rollin’ & Tumblin’The Cosmic Trip Advisors – Going DownThe Bad Day – Wake Up CarolinaThe Milk Men – […]
What a great word. noun:1. The quality of being easily shaped or moulded.2. The adaptability of an organism to changes in its environment or differences between its various habitats. Plasticity very much describes our ever-adapting ear/brain mechanism. Unlike our test equipment which we rely upon to be solid and unchanging, our ear/brain mechanism is constantly changing, […]
From the archives Michael Henderson writes: The BBC threw a party last week at New Broadcasting House, and invited 300 guests to enjoy the kind of spectacle the BBC likes best: patting itself on the back. Tony Hall, its director-general, led the proceedings, and he didn’t lack support from the underlings, who spoke of how […]
Born in New Orleans New Orleans in the first two decades of the 20th century was a musical melting pot of musical styles. African music was still prominent, as drumming and dancing were some of the few freedoms allowed slaves before emancipation. Ragtime was popular, and its up-tempo and syncopated rhythms had a profound influence […]
Quite a few facts here that are unknown to many. Meridian 102. A concept with possibly only one prototype of a stand-alone phono stage and/or step-up. Never put into production. Meridian 101B with hard anodized finish over the raw aluminium. An experiment to test surface-finish durability. It was indeed resistant to even a heavy set […]
Charles Shaar Murray: Three changes of dress and a kiss from Lou Reed. The waiters were horrified. Jill and Lyn are 17 and they’re into Bowie. They’ve both seen David working three times in as many weeks. They’ve both got Ziggy Stardust and neither of them like Marc Bolan. Jill says she likes the way […]
Beth joins Lauren Laverne in the 6 Music Live Room to perform Oo La La in session. Details HERE
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Contributing editor (jazz) Tony Andrews writes ….. When I was first asked to write occasional Music Review by Howard Popeck one of my first attempts was to feature The CD Hidden Colours by the amazing David Rees Williams Trio. Although the Trio had been together since 1988 with David on piano, Neil Francis on electric […]
Michael Vronsky asks: Neil – if during a demonstration, an uncompressed live recording, which was not available to the general public were used, is that reasonable, or unfair and what are your reasons please? Well I would say it’s a matter of disclosure. If the sales person who we must assume is an enthusiast is […]
