New Sounds
The Orchestra Rocks
Show #2608
Friday, February 08, 2008
Listen to Joby Talbot’s remarkable orchestrations of songs by The White Stripes - "Aluminium" - on this edition of New Sounds. Talbot, who was part of the cult British band The Divine Comedy, has collaborated with Ute Lemper, and has written some killin’ scores for films, in addition to re-imagining Jack White’s blues-based tunes. There’s also music by Jaz Coleman, who founded the legendary post-punk experimental group, Killing Joke. We’ll hear Coleman's violin concerto based on songs by The Doors. The work was written for Nigel Kennedy, and commemorates those who fell in the Vietnam War. Also, hear Philip Glass’s “Low Symphony,” based on music by David Bowie and Brian Eno. Plus orchestral music by rockers Jon Lord, and David Byrne and more.
PROGRAM # 2608, The Orchestra Rocks (First aired on 11/21/06)
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ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
SOURCE |
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The White Stripes |
Elephant |
The Hardest Button To Button [2:00] |
V2 Records Available at Amazon.com* , or download from emusic.com or iTunes |
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Aluminium |
Aluminium |
The Hardest Button To Button [3:00] |
Available as a download on iTunes, emusic.com , or listen live at www.myspace.com/alumiiinium Purchase from www.xlrecordings.com |
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The White Stripes |
De Stijl |
I’m Bound To Pack It Up [3:00] |
V2 Records Available at Amazon.com* , or download from iTunes or emusic.com* |
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Aluminium |
Aluminium |
I’m Bound To Pack It Up [4:00] Forever For Her (Is Over For Me ) [4:30] |
See above. |
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Kennedy & Jaz Coleman |
The Doors Concerto |
Riders On the Storm [6:30] Spanish Caravan [6:00] |
Decca #289 467 350** www.universalclassics.com * |
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David Byrne |
The Forest |
Kish [6:00] |
Luaka Bop #26584 ** www.luakabop.com * |
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Jon Lord |
Sarabande |
Bourree [5:00] Pavan [5:00] |
EMI #PPSA-7516 1976 LP Reissued on CD in 2001 on Spitfire Records available for purchase at Amazon.com* |
The music from the Doors Concerto was simply outstanding. I tuned in just after the first cut, Riders On The Storm had begun, so I didn't know what I was about to hear. As I listened, I sensed a familiarity that I couldn't identify immediately. When I recognized I was listening to a Doors' rhythm, a very pleasing smile came to my face. Sadly, I was to hear only two of these wonderful orchestral arrangements. I now, however, am on a mission to find the recording and acquire it so that I may enjoy the entire work. Thanks for bringing this superb music to your listeners. Warm regards, Ron Summa
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