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Soundcheck / October 01, 2007

Soundcheck

Monday, October 01, 2007
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  • Early Music in New York

    The genre known as early music celebrates the sounds of the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Today on Soundcheck, we look at the New York's bid to become an early music mecca. Plus: the experimental indie group Animal Collective is inspired by Brian Wilson's sonic explorations with the Beach Boys. Members of the band join us to talk about "Strawberry Jam," their most accessible and acclaimed album to date.

Gettin' Medieval

When it comes to early music, New York has often stood in the wings while other cities basked in the spotlight. Gene Murrow, founder and executive director of Gotham Early Music Scene, explains his plan to change that. And, Murrow and and violinist Robert Mealy, director of the Boston Early Music Festival, debate their respective cities' early-music credentials.

More about Early Music/Early Season festival
Robert Mealy website

Asteria

Performing under the name Asteria, Sylvia Rhynne and Eric Redlinger aim to make music of the Middle Ages accessible for modern audiences. They perform live in our studio.

Asteria website

Animal Collective

The New York-based, Baltimore-raised quartet Animal Collective has everything a great art-rock ensemble needs: a hard-to-describe sound, strange stage names (see: “Panda Bear,” “Deakin”), and a tidal wave of critical acclaim. Members Noah Lennox and Josh Dibb join us to talk about their latest album, "Strawberry Jam."

Animal Collective on MySpace
Video: Watch "Peacebone" music video

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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  4. The Brian Lehrer Show: Security Blanket (10/07/2008)
  5. The Leonard Lopate Show: The Price of Style (10/08/2008)
  6. The Leonard Lopate Show: Memory (10/03/2008)
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