Other http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10006&ft=1&f=10006 Songs that don't fit into other categories en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:15:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Other http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10006&ft=1&f=10006 yes Song Premiere: Lindstrom, 'De Javu' (Mark McGuire Remix) Layer of vintage synthesizers collide with slow-burning electric guitar on this remix of a new track by the Norwegian producer. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/01/17/145367252/song-premiere-lindstrom-deja-vu-road-chief-remix?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/01/17/145367252/song-premiere-lindstrom-deja-vu-road-chief-remix?ft=1&f=10006 Layer of vintage synthesizers collide with slow-burning electric guitar on this remix of a new track by the Norwegian producer. no Layer of vintage synthesizers collide with slow-burning electric guitar on this remix of a new track by the Norwegian producer.

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]]> New 'Clear Day' A Test For Harry Connick Jr. Connick is starring in a new Broadway production of the musical <em>On a Clear Day You Can See Forever</em>. He says a twist on the original premise drew him to the role — but has also presented one of the biggest challenges of his career. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/01/01/144491666/new-clear-day-a-test-for-harry-connick-jr?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2012/01/01/144491666/new-clear-day-a-test-for-harry-connick-jr?ft=1&f=10006 Connick is starring in a new Broadway production of the musical <em>On a Clear Day You Can See Forever</em>. He says a twist on the original premise drew him to the role — but has also presented one of the biggest challenges of his career. 580 no Connick is starring in a new Broadway production of the musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. He says a twist on the original premise drew him to the role — but has also presented one of the biggest challenges of his career.

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]]> Hugh Martin's 'Hidden Treasures' Explored Martin wrote "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland's 1944 movie <em>Meet Me in St. Louis</em>, along with dozens of other songs for MGM and Broadway musicals. His career is celebrated on a new CD and 88-page booklet with essays by Stephen Sondheim and Michael Feinstein. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/22/144021664/hugh-martins-hidden-treasures-explored?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/22/144021664/hugh-martins-hidden-treasures-explored?ft=1&f=10006 Martin wrote "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland's 1944 movie <em>Meet Me in St. Louis</em>, along with dozens of other songs for MGM and Broadway musicals. His career is celebrated on a new CD and 88-page booklet with essays by Stephen Sondheim and Michael Feinstein. 1122 no Martin wrote "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland's 1944 movie Meet Me in St. Louis, along with dozens of other songs for MGM and Broadway musicals. His career is celebrated on a new CD and 88-page booklet with essays by Stephen Sondheim and Michael Feinstein.

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]]> Trent Reznor: The Fresh Air Interview The man behind Nine Inch Nails composed the music for the U.S. film adaptation of <em>The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. </em>Here, he discusses composing the film's unsettling score, his early days making music in Cleveland and his work with Nine Inch Nails. <em></em> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/19/143834396/trent-reznor-the-fresh-air-interview?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/19/143834396/trent-reznor-the-fresh-air-interview?ft=1&f=10006 The man behind Nine Inch Nails composed the music for the U.S. film adaptation of <em>The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. </em>Here, he discusses composing the film's unsettling score, his early days making music in Cleveland and his work with Nine Inch Nails. <em></em> 2276 no The man behind Nine Inch Nails composed the music for the U.S. film adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Here, he discusses composing the film's unsettling score, his early days making music in Cleveland and his work with Nine Inch Nails.

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]]> Reviving 'Songs For The Jewish-American Jet Set' Tikva Records was founded as an independent Jewish record label in 1947. For the next 30 years, it would record everything from folk songs to klezmer pop. A new compilation celebrates the now-defunct label, which once recorded some of the Jewish music world's biggest names. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/15/143771771/reviving-songs-for-the-jewish-american-jet-set?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/15/143771771/reviving-songs-for-the-jewish-american-jet-set?ft=1&f=10006 Tikva Records was founded as an independent Jewish record label in 1947. For the next 30 years, it would record everything from folk songs to klezmer pop. A new compilation celebrates the now-defunct label, which once recorded some of the Jewish music world's biggest names. 1076 no Tikva Records was founded as an independent Jewish record label in 1947. For the next 30 years, it would record everything from folk songs to klezmer pop. A new compilation celebrates the now-defunct label, which once recorded some of the Jewish music world's biggest names.

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]]> The History Of Hillbilly Boogie's Earliest Days Boogie-woogie was a piano style that began sometime in the early 20th century — and, by the 1930s, became a huge pop-music fad. Rock historian Ed Ward explains how the genre re-emerged in country music after WWII, when it was an important precursor to rock 'n' roll. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/11/15/140112547/the-history-of-hillbilly-boogies-earliest-days?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/11/15/140112547/the-history-of-hillbilly-boogies-earliest-days?ft=1&f=10006 Boogie-woogie was a piano style that began sometime in the early 20th century — and, by the 1930s, became a huge pop-music fad. Rock historian Ed Ward explains how the genre re-emerged in country music after WWII, when it was an important precursor to rock 'n' roll. 448 no Boogie-woogie was a piano style that began sometime in the early 20th century — and, by the 1930s, became a huge pop-music fad. Rock historian Ed Ward explains how the genre re-emerged in country music after WWII, when it was an important precursor to rock 'n' roll.

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]]> Seth MacFarlane: TV's 'Family Guy' Makes Music, Too MacFarlane is best known for creating the animated TV shows <em>Family Guy, American Dad!</em> and <em>The Cleveland Show</em>. But he's also a singer whose new album features songs from the Great American Songbook.<em></em> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/10/17/140946967/seth-macfarlane-tvs-family-guy-makes-music-too?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/10/17/140946967/seth-macfarlane-tvs-family-guy-makes-music-too?ft=1&f=10006 MacFarlane is best known for creating the animated TV shows <em>Family Guy, American Dad!</em> and <em>The Cleveland Show</em>. But he's also a singer whose new album features songs from the Great American Songbook.<em></em> 2290 no MacFarlane is best known for creating the animated TV shows Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. But he's also a singer whose new album features songs from the Great American Songbook.

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]]> The Mad Musical Scientist Of Burbank, Calif. Composer Diego Stocco has coaxed stunning music out of trees and sand, and turned orchestral instruments into otherworldly hybrids. He says experimentation is vital to keeping music interesting. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/24/140719607/the-mad-musical-scientist-of-burbank-california?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/24/140719607/the-mad-musical-scientist-of-burbank-california?ft=1&f=10006 Composer Diego Stocco has coaxed stunning music out of trees and sand, and turned orchestral instruments into otherworldly hybrids. He says experimentation is vital to keeping music interesting. 331 no Composer Diego Stocco has coaxed stunning music out of trees and sand, and turned orchestral instruments into otherworldly hybrids. He says experimentation is vital to keeping music interesting.

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]]> Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman Singer Blake Shelton has just scored his fourth consecutive No. 1 country hit with "Honey Bee," from his just-released album <em>Red River Blue</em>. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album shows Shelton's playful and unpredictable side. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/25/138465891/blake-shelton-an-out-of-the-ordinary-country-everyman?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/25/138465891/blake-shelton-an-out-of-the-ordinary-country-everyman?ft=1&f=10006 Singer Blake Shelton has just scored his fourth consecutive No. 1 country hit with "Honey Bee," from his just-released album <em>Red River Blue</em>. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album shows Shelton's playful and unpredictable side. 421 no Singer Blake Shelton has just scored his fourth consecutive No. 1 country hit with "Honey Bee," from his just-released album Red River Blue. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album shows Shelton's playful and unpredictable side.

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]]> Like Gilbert And Sullivan? You'll Love These DVDs You don't have to be an aficionado to enjoy Criterion's reissues of <em>Topsy-Turvy</em> and <em>The Mikado.</em> Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says these operettas on DVD are indispensable for people who love G&S, and might just change the minds of those who don't. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/20/136830607/love-or-loathe-gilbert-and-sullivan-watch-these-dvds?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/20/136830607/love-or-loathe-gilbert-and-sullivan-watch-these-dvds?ft=1&f=10006 You don't have to be an aficionado to enjoy Criterion's reissues of <em>Topsy-Turvy</em> and <em>The Mikado.</em> Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says these operettas on DVD are indispensable for people who love G&S, and might just change the minds of those who don't. 531 no You don't have to be an aficionado to enjoy Criterion's reissues of Topsy-Turvy and The Mikado. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says these operettas on DVD are indispensable for people who love G&S, and might just change the minds of those who don't.

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]]> Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' Gilmore travels back to the 1930s for inspiration on his forthcoming album, <em>Heirloom Music</em>. The Texas singer talks about his songs and his performance at the 2011 South by Southwest music festival in Austin. Fri, 20 May 2011 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/20/136438620/jimmie-dale-gilmore-classic-sounds-on-heirloom-music?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/20/136438620/jimmie-dale-gilmore-classic-sounds-on-heirloom-music?ft=1&f=10006 Gilmore travels back to the 1930s for inspiration on his forthcoming album, <em>Heirloom Music</em>. The Texas singer talks about his songs and his performance at the 2011 South by Southwest music festival in Austin. 864 no Gilmore travels back to the 1930s for inspiration on his forthcoming album, Heirloom Music. The Texas singer talks about his songs and his performance at the 2011 South by Southwest music festival in Austin.

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]]> Roy Orbison: A 'Monument' To A Pop Legend Although Roy Orbison started out as a rockabilly performer on Sun Records, he didn't really find his identity until he signed with a small Nashville label, Monument, in 1959. Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the 17 singles that put him, and the Monument label, on the map. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/29/135811750/roy-orbison-a-monument-to-a-pop-legend?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/29/135811750/roy-orbison-a-monument-to-a-pop-legend?ft=1&f=10006 Although Roy Orbison started out as a rockabilly performer on Sun Records, he didn't really find his identity until he signed with a small Nashville label, Monument, in 1959. Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the 17 singles that put him, and the Monument label, on the map. 483 no Although Roy Orbison started out as a rockabilly performer on Sun Records, he didn't really find his identity until he signed with a small Nashville label, Monument, in 1959. Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the 17 singles that put him, and the Monument label, on the map.

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]]> Emmylou Harris: An Invigorating, Inviting 'Hard Bargain' The singer-songwriter's new album, <em>Hard Bargain</em>, includes a new song about her days with country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons and a tribute to her late friend, singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle. Rock critic Ken Tucker explains why the album is both mature and emotionally daring. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135768394/emmylou-harris-an-invigorating-inviting-hard-bargain?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135768394/emmylou-harris-an-invigorating-inviting-hard-bargain?ft=1&f=10006 The singer-songwriter's new album, <em>Hard Bargain</em>, includes a new song about her days with country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons and a tribute to her late friend, singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle. Rock critic Ken Tucker explains why the album is both mature and emotionally daring. 401 no The singer-songwriter's new album, Hard Bargain, includes a new song about her days with country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons and a tribute to her late friend, singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle. Rock critic Ken Tucker explains why the album is both mature and emotionally daring.

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]]> Remembering Hazel Dickens: A Feminist Bluegrass Voice Folksinger Hazel Dickens, a pioneer for women in bluegrass music, died Friday. She was 75. <em>Fresh Air</em> remembers the feminist role model with excerpts from a 1987 interview. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/25/135704947/remembering-hazel-dickens-a-feminist-bluegrass-voice?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/25/135704947/remembering-hazel-dickens-a-feminist-bluegrass-voice?ft=1&f=10006 Folksinger Hazel Dickens, a pioneer for women in bluegrass music, died Friday. She was 75. <em>Fresh Air</em> remembers the feminist role model with excerpts from a 1987 interview. 452 no Folksinger Hazel Dickens, a pioneer for women in bluegrass music, died Friday. She was 75. Fresh Air remembers the feminist role model with excerpts from a 1987 interview.

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]]> Colin Stetson: Horn Of Plenty The bass saxophone player practices circular breathing, a technique that allows for long, uninterrupted streams of music. He uses it to experimental, atmospheric effect on his new album, <em>New History Warfare, Volume Two: Judges.</em> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/16/135415563/colin-stetson-horn-of-plenty?ft=1&f=10006 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/16/135415563/colin-stetson-horn-of-plenty?ft=1&f=10006 The bass saxophone player practices circular breathing, a technique that allows for long, uninterrupted streams of music. He uses it to experimental, atmospheric effect on his new album, <em>New History Warfare, Volume Two: Judges.</em> 0 no The bass saxophone player practices circular breathing, a technique that allows for long, uninterrupted streams of music. He uses it to experimental, atmospheric effect on his new album, New History Warfare, Volume Two: Judges.

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