Spinning On Air Archive
September 2005
Akron/Family
Sunday, September 25, 2005
With the musical imagination and ability to encompass gentle four-part vocal harmonies, wild improvisation, rock 'n' roll power, and a spirit that's enlivening and enlightening, the young Brooklyn-based group Akron/Family has burst on the scene during the last year. Spinning On Air was an early champion of their refreshing music, and one of host David Garland's dreams comes true as Akron/Family joins him in the WNYC studio, not to talk about their music (which they've done on the show before), but to give in-studio the kind of powerful performance that’s been thrilling audiences at their live shows. For this session the basic quartet is supplemented by trumpeter Ed Sortman.
» Slideshow: Akron/Family on Spinning on Air
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Doveman
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Doveman is a New York City-based quintet that creates delicately wrought songs. They're also a free-wheeling powerhouse band, and paradoxically they can manage to be both in the course of a single song. The songs are by pianist and singer Thomas Bartlett, whose wide-ranging musical interests are also reflected in his Audiofile column for Salon.com. Thomas and his band join host David Garland to talk about their music and to perform in the WNYC studio. They categorize their music as "lamp rock" and "insomnia pop," which just means you have to hear it for yourself to know what it's like.
» Slideshow: Doveman on Spinning on Air
Reflection and Memories in Song
Sunday, September 11, 2005
The anniversary of the 2001 9/11 attacks inspires reflection and memories, and here are some songs that express related emotions: compassion, uncertainty, fear, determination, and hope. A few songsby Chris Rael, John Vanderslice, and Sport Murphyaddress the event directly, while other songsby Nina Simone, Antony and The Johnsons, Mose Allison, Feathers, and otherstouch effectively on the feelings associated with life-changing experiences. And from Bob Dylan and Devendra Banhart we have songs that deal with issues of war. Perceptive songs, old and new, presented by host David Garland.
Karen Mantler
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Karen Mantler creates rather complex songs about things that are important to her, such as her cat Arnold. She has also written about the death of her cat, and her "Pet Project" is a group of songs about her search through the animal kingdom for a new pet. This singular composer, lyricist, harmonica player, keyboardist, and arranger joins David Garland to present and talk about her music. Break in to Watt World Headquarters for more info about Karen Mantler's recordings, and those of her mother, composer Carla Bley. This show was first broadcast Feb. 2, 2001.
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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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