On Saturday Jan. 4, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. (San Francisco time), Listening Lyrics spied on some friends and acquaintances and recorded what these folks where listening to at that time. The result is quite a mix of music, and a fun hour. The listeners were Connor Pastoor, Casey Groat, Brad Elliot, Karin Pastoor Hulsebosch, Thomas Bjorkroth, Billy P. Thompson, Ben Simmons, Evan Daly and Kevin Welsch. This was all done through the courtesy of Spotify. Enjoy!
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This show was a blast and totally awesome - what a great way to end 2019.
Broken Glass, formed in December 2018, are 8th-graders who practice in their drummer’s garage. Performing at small gigs and school events, the band started by playing cover songs, and was soon creating originals. They play a variety of genres, but most often stay within the wider rock style. The members are Alexander (keyboard/vocals/guitar), Alden (guitarist), Everett (bass), and Oscar (drums)
See playlist for details of the songs that inspired the individual members.
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Spirits, music and a county named Yolo. Anita and Jeff Boone and their two sons did something most of us dream about. Some years ago the family sat on their patio having a drink and talking about what kind of business would be fun for the whole family to get involved in. That led to Patio29 a spirits company in Winters, CA where the whole family is involved in creating whiskey and many other spirits from locally sourced grains and fruit. Jeff started as the distiller creating the magic of spirits but now his oldest son casts his spell on the process. In the charming tasting room a soft background of music relating to spirits is played, in fact the playlist is over 400 selections. We spent the hour talking shop and music so listen in.
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This week's show had two guests: Sue Butler from Southern California, and David Pollock from Portland, Ore. Each answered the questions below. We played the songs and talked a bit with them about our favorite topic: MUSIC. Here is what Sue and David came up with:
1. Has a particular song ever moved you into action?
Sue - The Rose, David - The Times They Are A Changing
2. Has a particular song ever moved you to tears?
Sue - White Cliffs of Dover, David - Wonderful Tonight
3. If you could send one song into space for beings to hear in the far distant future, what song would that be?
Sue -What’s Going On, David - You Can’t Always Get What You Want
4. What is your go to “feel good” song?
Sue - Wake Me Up Avicii, David - Satisfaction
5. What song would you like played at your celebration of life?
Sue - Always Look on the Bright side, David - It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
**See Playlist Below For Details**
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Check out that picture: The Loose Threads hard at work and in total concentration.
The band blends the raw energy of American rock from years gone by with acoustic blues, country, and soul. The members are:
- Joanne Adams - vocals and percussion
- John Bologni - vocals and rhythm guitar
- Arash Ansari - lead guitar
- Gabriel Gee - bass
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A song/writers song writer Jesse Harris. This program explores the music of Jesse Harris
Originally from New York City, Jesse Harris is a Grammy Award winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer of artists from all over the world. He began making records in the mid 90s with Once Blue (EMI Records), his first group and first experience writing for another singer. Since then he has worked with dozens of artists and released 14 albums under his own name. His latest album, Aquarelle, recorded in Lisbon, was released in 2018.
In 2003 Harris received the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for Norah Jones’ breakout hit “Don’t Know Why,” from her debut album, Come Away With Me, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It includes four other of his compositions: “Shoot The Moon,” “One Flight Down,” “I’ve Got To See You Again,” and “The Long Day Is Over.” He plays guitar throughout the recording.
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The Hip Hop group StnrKrew showed up a little late, but arrived at the 14:30 minute mark. It was a great hour and includes an original rap song performed live.
StnrKrew Music is four artists who love hip hop and a variety of old rock 'n' roll type music, growing up in Las Vegas and different parts of California. DocSinister, JetLagg, MoonChild, and DaVinciiHendriXX have come together accompanied by good friend Dj Morfintime to recreate and reignite the fire in lyrical, punchline, battle rap-style BARs, putting rhythm and raw words together as one to exceed the level set by previous rap legends. With idols such as MacMiller, Tupac, Biggie, Eminem, and so sooooo much more, the bar is set very high! |
What a fascinating hour. Songwriter Greg Johnson displays his art and explains his tools. Song writing is knowing music and having a knack for lyrics. Greg explains his best songs are authentic and real. One of his "instruments" he uses is a software program called "Band In A Box", and boy does he know how to use this. Greg has been in song writing workshops with renowned song writer Steve Seskin and is active in the songwriting scene both locally and nationally. Listen in to some of Steve's songs soundcloud
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Sam Sancho Nelson has a hobby that is flourishing into a profession. His singing and songwriting shows a depth that leaves you in awe. Lyrics and composition grabs the listener. The diversity of his material keeps the your ear wanting more. This was one fine hour of time spent with a wonderful human being.
In addion we spun some tunes from Adrian West, Jesse Harris and The Polyorchids. See playlist below for details.
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