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September 2008
Bernstein's Possibilities of Song
Sunday, September 28, 2008
As part of WNYC's "Our Lenny" celebration of Leonard Bernstein's music and influence, host David Garland presents both some of Bernstein's own songs, and the work of contemporary songwriters such as Luke Temple, Sufjan Stevens, My Brightest Diamond, Sport Murphy, Dan Goldman, Ricky Ian Gordon, and others, who seem influenced by Bernstein's model of blending Art and Pop into emotional, sophisticated songs.
Nomi Returns
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Singer and songwriter Nomi first visited Spinning On Air in 2006, and since then she's been involved in several projects, including this summer's big neo-disco hit album Hercules and Love Affair, and that group's world tour of performances.
Back in 2006 Nomi's band featured cello and theremin, and produced an intense but gentle sound. This time the intensity increases as Nomi's new band performs in the WNYC studio, and Nomi talks with host David Garland about recent rumors, her experiences, and her music which manages to be both glamorous and personal.
Nomi performs "You Belong" with Hercules and Love Affair
Amanda Palmer
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Amanda Palmer's songs are not only an experience of lyrics and music; she also makes listeners feel the drama of the action of performance.
Amanda sits (and sometimes rises to her feet) at the WNYC piano to croon, sing, and scream some of the songs that appear on her brand new album (released Sept. 16), "Who Killed Amanda Palmer." She also performs a brand new song co-written with famed author Neil Gaiman.
With host David Garland, Amanda discusses the thoughts and passions behind these songs, her on-going work with the band The Dresden Dolls, her network of fans, and music's roles as life-line, catharsis, and thrill.
Raymond Scott Centennial
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Sept. 10th marks the centenary of Raymond Scott, inventor, musician, band-leader, and composer of unusual, joyful, jazzy pieces such as "Powerhouse," "Reckless Night on Board an Ocean Liner," and "Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals." Spinning On Air has long championed Scott's music, and this show brings long-time listeners up to date on Scott discoveries and releases, or can serve as an introduction to the work of this one-of-a-kind pop experimentalist. Host David Garland is joined by Irwin Chusid, Director of The Raymond Scott Archives.
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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