On Demand
Soundcheck
-
The Mother of All Ecofests
Live Earth takes place this Saturday. But can the 24-hour concert event -- featuring more than 150 acts performing in 8 cities -- really make for a greener planet? We look at who’s playing where and why security concerns are forcing some venues to drop out. Plus, the British electronic pop group Fujiya and Miyagi perform live in our studio.
Live Earth
Two billion people are expected to watch Live Earth this Saturday, either in person or on television. More than 100 music acts are scheduled to perform at concerts being staged around the world. But can a one-day event make a difference in the global warming fight? We talk with Evan Serpick of Rolling Stone magazine and Ray Waddell of Billboard magazine about this weekend's lineup of artists, security issues and a mission to save the earth.
Live Earth website
Evan Serpick's article on Live Earth
Ray Waddell's Q&A With Al Gore and Kevin Wall
Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi are not Japanese nor are they a duo. In fact, they're a trio of rather cheeky Brits who create music that recalls the golden age of German electronic pop in the 1970s. Their second release, Transparent Things, is filled with sly statements and clever jokes about commodity and materialism. They perform live in the Soundcheck studio.
Fujiya & Miyagi website
Video: Watch "Ankle Injuries" music video
Video: Watch Jaguar commercial featuring "Collarbone"
Video: Watch "Collarbone" music video
Eliza's Aria
After composer Elena Kats-Chernin's "Eliza's Aria" was featured in a commercial for a British bank, it shot up to No. 2 on the UK iTunes chart. We talk with the Russian-born Australian composer about the piece and how it wound up on TV.
- About this program
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Latest Episode
- Internship
- Tapes and Transcripts
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
Watch Soundcheck Live!
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Greene Space
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the romantic indie film Once, will debate which is more powerful: a love song or a breakup song. And: live music from Grammy winning violinist Joshua Bell and Cuban stars Tiempo Libre.
More
The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
Soundcheck
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.
- Comments [93]
