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Young Prayer album by Panda BearSongs from Now and Then
Maybe it's just a coincidence, or maybe there's a stylistic cycle in progress. Whatever the reason, there are brand new recordings and recordings from the early 1970's that have a lot in common. Some songwriters both now and then bypass conventions by stretching forms, harmonies, and melodies to create intriguing, expressive music. Some of the current artists included are Noah Georgeson, Panda Bear, The Dirty Projectors, White Magic, and Josephine Foster. From the early '70s we'll hear Robin Williamson, Jack Bruce, Brigitte Fonataine with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Who knows what accounts for this aesthetic alignment, but the music is great!
David Garland on the Web
All About the WNYC Music Host
David Garland, host of WNYC's Evening Music and Spinning on Air, is also a composer and a performer. He has performed his music extensively in the U.S. and Europe and several of his recordings and downloads are available on his Web site, DavidGarland.com.
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