Ben, I like the Charming Hostess you've played on your show (and I think, on your blog?). Apple Tunes only has Sarajevo Blues. Is that one very dissimilar to the stuff you've played? Would I be better off going to the record store to search for Punch?
IIRC Sarajevo Blues is much more a capella. Not completely, I think, but more. And fewer covers/interpretations of traditionals. It's good, though. I like Punch more.
I have just got out of a faculty meeting! But will be listening soon. The lack of George Lewis makes me sad, but if you post the track you were thinking of playing there's probably a > 1/2 chance I can just play it my own self.
My favorite thing about Ben's playlists is that you could easily shuffle the Artist Name, Song Title, and Album Title columns and they'd still sound just as believable.
Re post title: http://www.xkcd.com/c89.html .
Posted by Noumenon | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 6:37 AM
Funniness.
Posted by The Modesto Kid | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 6:39 AM
Apparently the PRESIDENT is giving an address at Stanford an hour after I'll have gone off the air, not far away. Excitement!
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 10:28 AM
There are of course (at least) 2 George Lewis'. Some of us have time for both. I wish your show was archived or podded.
Posted by dave heasman | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 11:20 AM
I was deceived! The show is actually going to be one to three. Sorry!
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 12:59 PM
I was deceived! The show is actually going to be one to three. Sorry!
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 12:59 PM
The worst part here is that the person doing the show from noon to one objectively sucks, hard. Two consecutive tracks by Matisyahu? Come ON.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 1:02 PM
God, I hate the Psychadelic Furs.
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 1:48 PM
This is the Cranberries on Nyquil, right?
Posted by Standpipe Bridgeplate | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 1:52 PM
But with fewer lies and bombs.
Posted by Standpipe Bridgeplate | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 1:53 PM
And zombies.
The Silver Apples are better. Is this the last of sucks, hard, or the first of Ben's?
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:01 PM
Lady Gay! Woohoo!
Posted by Standpipe Bridgeplate | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:02 PM
This is the first part of mine. There might not actually be any George Lewis (trombonist), since I've lost an hour unexpectedly. Oh well: next time!
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:04 PM
Ben, I like the Charming Hostess you've played on your show (and I think, on your blog?). Apple Tunes only has Sarajevo Blues. Is that one very dissimilar to the stuff you've played? Would I be better off going to the record store to search for Punch?
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:22 PM
IIRC Sarajevo Blues is much more a capella. Not completely, I think, but more. And fewer covers/interpretations of traditionals. It's good, though. I like Punch more.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:25 PM
Ben, I like the Charming Hostess you've played on your show (and I think, on your blog?)
I was thinking, "This isn't quite the phrase I'd use to describe him" until the next comment.
Posted by Tia | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:28 PM
I have just got out of a faculty meeting! But will be listening soon. The lack of George Lewis makes me sad, but if you post the track you were thinking of playing there's probably a > 1/2 chance I can just play it my own self.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:31 PM
Okay. I think I'll look around for Punch.
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:32 PM
How crazy is it that the meatman magic matt weiner has faculty meetings to attend?
It was Shadowgraph 4, from Endless Shout. I suspect it'll feature in my next show anyway.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:33 PM
Ah. Yup, I've got that CD.
Crimetime Orchestra, huh? Never heard of them but I like it.
I also like Psychedelic Furs.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:47 PM
Though, IIRC, not that song.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 2:48 PM
An explanation of Crimetime Orchestra! Thanks.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 3:00 PM
Just for you, Matt.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 3:01 PM
These songs don't rhyme.
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 3:43 PM
I don't even know what to make of that.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 3:48 PM
I'm joking, mostly.
This piece is lovely, though... what is it again? First song, last set?
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 3:52 PM
I'll answer for him -- a classical string piece? That was Koji Asano's Suite No. 3 from violin and viola suites. I'm keeping track here.
Is this Friedlander? The next show sounds good too, I'll probably have to keep listening.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 4:03 PM
My favorite thing about Ben's playlists is that you could easily shuffle the Artist Name, Song Title, and Album Title columns and they'd still sound just as believable.
Posted by Becks | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 4:12 PM
The next show (ie, the one broadcasting AOTW) is, indeed, good.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 4:26 PM
Wedge talks a bit too much, though.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 4:59 PM
A lot too much.
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 04-21-06 5:01 PM