In case you missed it when it came around last summer, they've been re-running John Wilson's wonderful interview with Randy Newman for 'Mastertapes' on Radio 4. Quality in all respects, in my opinion.
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I didn't know about this programme so many thanks JC. I have listened to both parts of it. Very amusing in places. This was my first Randy Newman album, purchased second hand on vinyl in the early 1980s when I think I was in a holiday job, and probably alongside "Closing Time" by Tom Waits. I have an association between those two. It's my favourite Newman album. Every track is strong. I'd probably have "Land of Dreams" second and "Little Criminals" third but all of the ones I have listened to are very good. A pity that he didn't really do "Dayton Ohio 1903" which is my favourite song of his - and it's extraordinary to think that while it was written 69 years on, we are already 46 years on from the time it was written.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostComment
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Radio 2's Tracks Of My Years -
Mavis Staples:
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You can't really argue with that selection, Lat.Originally posted by Lat-Literal View Post
I caught a programme that was on Sharon Horgan's playlist over Christmas today...The First Time with Loudon Wainwright 111. Most enjoyable.
This old belter, Schooldays, from his first record made an appearance.
Reminds me of school...we played the first two LPs so much back then.Comment
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Thank you for those JC.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostYou can't really argue with that selection, Lat.
I caught a programme that was on Sharon Horgan's playlist over Christmas today...The First Time with Loudon Wainwright 111. Most enjoyable.
This old belter, Schooldays, from his first record made an appearance.
Reminds me of school...we played the first two LPs so much back then.
I often listen to "Outlook" on the BBC World Service which features true stories from around the world. In a recent episode, there was an excellent interview with Arthur Mitchell, the pioneering African-American ballet dancer who grew up in poverty in New York City and danced his way onto the most prestigious stages in the world. There was also a feature on the controversial practice in rural Bhutan known as 'night hunting', a custom that allows a man to break into a woman's bedroom at night and ask her for sex. If the woman agrees the man can stay the night and their sexual liaison may or may not lead to marriage. In the villages where it still goes on, there is a debate as to whether this traditional custom should be stopped. There were moments during this feature when some music from Bhutan was played in the background. It was traditional and I thought it sounded atmospheric. This prompted me to explore more of the music from this country on You Tube. The first two of these artists have released albums of folk music from Bhutan in just the last three or four years.
Kheng Sonam Dorji - Dungai Nanggo Nigma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDc_dJjYbzw
Jigme Drukpa - Ah Ri La Yo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtjFZ6QgRV4
Aum Nimchu Pem - The Short Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ainb5ovJe7A
BBC Outlook - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csvqqgComment
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Missed this programme Lat, thanks for posting. One of my interests is vexillology (flags) - a friend and I designed and registered with the Flag Institute our village flag, my point being though that the flag of Bhutan is one of the most striking country flags there is. I often fly it on my allotment much to the interest and amusement of passers by and the local play group. It has a certain Game of Thrones feel to it. As does the activity of 'night hunting'....Originally posted by Lat-Literal View Post
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Nice one, Global! Fun with Flags!Originally posted by Globaltruth View PostMissed this programme Lat, thanks for posting. One of my interests is vexillology (flags) - a friend and I designed and registered with the Flag Institute our village flag, my point being though that the flag of Bhutan is one of the most striking country flags there is. I often fly it on my allotment much to the interest and amusement of passers by and the local play group. It has a certain Game of Thrones feel to it. As does the activity of 'night hunting'....
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that video has just made my day JC, what a fascinating couple - I think I know the non-rectangular country flag he refers to, which is, of course NepalOriginally posted by johncorrigan View Post
now for some Nepalese music perhaps (must keep on track you know)
and, JC, here's the real thing!!
Fun with Flags - the Flag of Bhutan
Here's some Bhutan traditional music
Somehow seems a little too slick for me.... I prefer this one
You keep expecting him to break into a blues riff on his yangchen, or perhaps of the desert variety. It is a beautiful instrument.Last edited by Globaltruth; 26-01-18, 16:24.Comment
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Vexillology is a new word to me and it is an answer to a good quiz question. I very much like your Bhutan flag but wouldn't be growing vegetables if I thought there was any chance of a thunder dragon in the soil. The video you have posted contains the word "symbology". I think that is also a new word for me but then I haven't travelled that far. Is that your voice on the video? If so, you could be on the radio. I know the people on JC's video very well. They are in my personal Hall of Fame although I'm not sure I would want to find out the full truth about her line of work. Sadly, she uses animals in her laboratory on occasions and as she's an American scientist she may well have some sideline in GM crops or chlororinated chicken.Originally posted by Globaltruth View PostMissed this programme Lat, thanks for posting. One of my interests is vexillology (flags) - a friend and I designed and registered with the Flag Institute our village flag, my point being though that the flag of Bhutan is one of the most striking country flags there is. I often fly it on my allotment much to the interest and amusement of passers by and the local play group. It has a certain Game of Thrones feel to it. As does the activity of 'night hunting'....
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no that's not me Lat, but you may well be seeing more flags flying in this quiet corner from now on...
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On Radio BBC World Service last night, part 5 of a six-parter (hadn't noticed it before) called 'The Music of Time' exploring music from various countries across the World. Cuba, India, Chile have featured so far, and this week it's Carolyn Cooper exploring Jamaican music history.
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Chanced on a really interesting programme on 4 extra this evening called 'The Seeds of Love' which I think was the name of the first song collected by Cecil Sharp and which supposedly fired his obsession. Interesting to hear the different points of view on offer about the value of this, whether they were songs stolen from the peasant classes and presented to the educated elite....or whether he rescued those songs from oblivion. The programme's from about 8 or 9 years ago. Well worth a listen, I thought.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tvpvc .Comment
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Chanced on a really interesting programme on 4 extra this evening called 'The Seeds of Love' which I think was the name of the first song collected by Cecil Sharp and which supposedly fired his obsession. Interesting to hear the different points of view on offer about the value of this, whether they were songs stolen from the peasant classes and presented to the educated elite....or whether he rescued those songs from oblivion. The programme's from about 8 or 9 years ago. Well worth a listen, I thought.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tvpvc .Comment
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Thank you JC.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
I didn't know about it and will give it a listen.Comment
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