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Rufus Wainwright (Andy Earl)Indie Rock's Closet Choral Composer
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has become a darling of the indie-rock scene over the past few years known for his lush, theatrical pop songs. But he doesn't only write for solo voice. He's just composed a choral work called "Bloom," drawing on the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson and today he joins us along with the WNYC Young People's Chorus who give a live performance. Also: Michael Christie, the new music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic discusses his first season on the job. Finally, a preview of the sixth annual Jammy Awards, which take place at Madison Square Garden Thursday night and celebrate bands who jam in the tradition of the Grateful Dead. Dean Budnick, senior editor of Relix Magazine and founder of Jambands.com joins us.
Rufus Wainwright Gets Choral
The WNYC Young People's Chorus performs Rufus Wainwright's "Bloom."
» Young People's Chorus Web site
Michael Christie
Michael Christie, the new music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, joins us.
» Brooklyn Philharmonic Web site
We Jammin'
Dean Budnick, senior editor of Relix Magazine and founder of Jambands.com previews the Jammy Awards.
» Jambands.com
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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