NPR Topics: Discover Songs http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1108&ft=1&f=1108 Song features from NPR Music including All Songs Considered, Song of the Day, Open Mic, Song on Deadline, Music Lists, and more. Listen online to find new music in rock, pop, folk, jazz, urban, blues, classical, and world music. Video sessions of new artists. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Discover Songs http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1108&ft=1&f=1108 These People Recorded A Song In A Weekend: Fin This is our gift to you: All of them. Alphabetically. By first name. Band names beginning in 'The' may be found with the T's. If a link isn't working or something holler and we'll fix it. Now go out and celebrate! You deserve it! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409633&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409633&ft=1&f=1108 This is our gift to you: All of them. Alphabetically. By first name. Band names beginning in 'The' may be found with the T's. If a link isn't working or something holler and we'll fix it. Now go out and celebrate! You deserve it!

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]]> These People Recorded A Song In A Weekend: Part Five This is our gift to you: All of them. Alphabetically. By first name. Band names beginning in 'The' may be found with the T's. If a link isn't working or something holler and we'll fix it. Now go out and celebrate! You deserve it! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409469&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409469&ft=1&f=1108 This is our gift to you: All of them. Alphabetically. By first name. Band names beginning in 'The' may be found with the T's. If a link isn't working or something holler and we'll fix it. Now go out and celebrate! You deserve it!

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]]> These People Recorded A Song In A Weekend: Part Four More, more, more songs! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409398&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114409398&ft=1&f=1108 More, more, more songs!

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]]> These People Recorded A Song In A Weekend: Part Three By Frannie Kelley The writing's on the wall . . . (c r i s/flickr) OK! Here you will find more songs recorded last weekend, in accordance with a very strict set of rules, namely, that each song must include one of these ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:52 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114407848&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114407848&ft=1&f=1108 By Frannie Kelley The writing's on the wall . . . (c r i s/flickr) OK! Here you will find more songs recorded last weekend, in accordance with a very strict set of rules, namely, that each song must include one of these ...

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]]> This Is England: An Essay In Song Form I asked my friend Julie Cafritz (of Pussy Galore, STP and Free Kitten) if she wanted to write something for our End of the Decade coverage. Her "assignment" was due over the weekend, and when I didn't hear back from her, I figured her work as a teacher, or her kids, or life in general had gotten in the way. She answered in song. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114407283&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114407283&ft=1&f=1108 I asked my friend Julie Cafritz (of Pussy Galore, STP and Free Kitten) if she wanted to write something for our End of the Decade coverage. Her "assignment" was due over the weekend, and when I didn't hear back from her, I figured her work as a teacher, or her kids, or life in general had gotten in the way. She answered in song.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Taylor Swift's 'Teardrops On My Guitar' (2008) In "Teardrops on My Guitar," Swift tells a common story. She likes this guy named Drew; he likes another girl; she fakes "a smile so he won't see" how much she hurts. Simple enough, but what differentiates Swift from other teen pop stars is that her songs impart viscerally what it feels like to be a teenager, when hyper-real emotions can still be conveyed with timidity. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120557728&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120557728&ft=1&f=1108 In "Teardrops on My Guitar," Swift tells a common story. She likes this guy named Drew; he likes another girl; she fakes "a smile so he won't see" how much she hurts. Simple enough, but what differentiates Swift from other teen pop stars is that her songs impart viscerally what it feels like to be a teenager, when hyper-real emotions can still be conveyed with timidity.

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]]> Listening, Party For Two: Coleman Hawkins, 'Body And Soul' The last time the blogger and his boss IM-ed each other, they listened a recording featuring Lester Young. So this week, on the eve of his 105th birthday anniversary, a feature for that other great early tenor saxophone master: Coleman Hawkins. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114406161&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114406161&ft=1&f=1108 The last time the blogger and his boss IM-ed each other, they listened a recording featuring Lester Young. So this week, on the eve of his 105th birthday anniversary, a feature for that other great early tenor saxophone master: Coleman Hawkins.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Rihanna's 'Umbrella' (2007) All alien-science synthesizers, crispy hi-hats and galvanizing delivery, "Umbrella" is what happens when an unclassifiable singer meets an ineffable song. It turned out to be the summer jam of 2007, echoing across the world to an indelible refrain: "ella, ella / ay, ay, ay." Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120530500&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120530500&ft=1&f=1108 All alien-science synthesizers, crispy hi-hats and galvanizing delivery, "Umbrella" is what happens when an unclassifiable singer meets an ineffable song. It turned out to be the summer jam of 2007, echoing across the world to an indelible refrain: "ella, ella / ay, ay, ay."

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]]> These People Recorded A Song In A Weekend: Part One We asked, you answered. We'll reveal the songs people recorded every day for the rest of the week. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114403694&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114403694&ft=1&f=1108 We asked, you answered. We'll reveal the songs people recorded every day for the rest of the week.

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]]> Wagner's Overtures In Full-Spectrum Sound The German composer utilizes powerful orchestral sounds, as well as silence, to elicit a psychological and emotional response from the listener. Who better than conductor Daniel Barenboim, a veteran of the opera pit, to pull it all off? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120461856&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120461856&ft=1&f=1108 The German composer utilizes powerful orchestral sounds, as well as silence, to elicit a psychological and emotional response from the listener. Who better than conductor Daniel Barenboim, a veteran of the opera pit, to pull it all off?

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Fever Ray, 'Live At Lulea' Taking time out from the icy synth-pop duo The Knife to perform as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer-Andersson makes electronic pop music imbued with haunted fragility. Hear a revealing example of Fever Ray's mysterious aesthetic, <em>Live at Lulea</em>, in its entirety until Nov. 24. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120453312&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120453312&ft=1&f=1108 Taking time out from the icy synth-pop duo The Knife to perform as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer-Andersson makes electronic pop music imbued with haunted fragility. Hear a revealing example of Fever Ray's mysterious aesthetic, Live at Lulea, in its entirety until Nov. 24.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy' (2006) When it was announced that Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo Green and producer Danger Mouse were going to collaborate as Gnarls Barkley, there was no predicting the massive success of "Crazy." It was a song <em>everyone</em> seemed to like, and it remains a left-field wonder of psychedelic soul. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469364&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469364&ft=1&f=1108 When it was announced that Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo Green and producer Danger Mouse were going to collaborate as Gnarls Barkley, there was no predicting the massive success of "Crazy." It was a song everyone seemed to like, and it remains a left-field wonder of psychedelic soul.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Norah Jones Jones' new album, <em>The Fall</em>, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120013389&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120013389&ft=1&f=1108 Jones' new album, The Fall, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike.

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]]> Girls: Songs Of Sunny California Born into the Children of God cult, Girls' Christopher Owens escaped a life of spiritual hardship only to end up on the streets. Upon meeting Chet "JR" White, the two created their widely hyped debut, <em>Girls: Album</em>. The record is an attempt by Owens to make peace with his past and pave a clean road ahead &mdash; but the album isn't all serious. Lots of its songs are about hanging out with friends and, of course, girls. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120462021&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120462021&ft=1&f=1108 Born into the Children of God cult, Girls' Christopher Owens escaped a life of spiritual hardship only to end up on the streets. Upon meeting Chet "JR" White, the two created their widely hyped debut, Girls: Album. The record is an attempt by Owens to make peace with his past and pave a clean road ahead — but the album isn't all serious. Lots of its songs are about hanging out with friends and, of course, girls.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: A-C <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1108 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

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