Thursday 30 June 2016

Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Ark 2

UK, Bonus CD (3RDMYND08): 1st July 2016

01: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Space [3rd Mynd]
02: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Words [3rd Mynd]
03: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - The Fifth Note [3rd Mynd]
04: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - You Can Talk To Me [3rd Mynd]
05: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - You Will Always Find Alice In The Kitchen At Parties [3rd Mynd]
06: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Let It Shine [3rd Mynd]
07: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - The Perfumed Garden [3rd Mynd]
08: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - A House Is Not A Motel [3rd Mynd]
09: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Page 79 [3rd Mynd]
10: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Desire For Fire [3rd Mynd]
11: Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - See People [3rd Mynd]

Wednesday 29 June 2016

Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul

BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 27th August 2011

The island of Ibiza has subtly influenced British youth culture and the nation's night-time economy for more than 20 years.

The Balearic attitude to nightlife and entertainment was first adopted in Britain during the late 80s and soon many young Brits would no longer be divided by class, race, football allegiances or even sexuality, instead becoming united by their devotion to house music, recreational drug taking and warehouse parties or raves.

By the mid-90s, millions of ordinary young people spent their weekends 'dancing on drugs' and, as alcohol sales dropped and customers fell away, the licensed leisure industry replaced so-called spit 'n' sawdust pubs with more modern bars while bottled beers and alcopops became the new drinks of choice. With Radio 1 broadcasting live from the world's house music clubs, dance music culture moved into the mainstream and has stayed there ever since.

In 'Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul' Dr Kate O'Brien meets those at the heart of these changes. Internationally celebrated DJ Paul Oakenfield shares with Kate his first experience in Ibiza and how he tried to recreate the island's bohemian, hedonistic party scene, while Radio 1's Pete Tong explains how he pushed the station into being part of this unrelenting youth movement.

Kate also hears from a former Chief Constable on his struggle to manage 40,000 party-goers at an all-night rave, and experts on alcohol and drug consumption tell how society and government reacted to the 'normalisation' of recreational drug taking and young people's determined move away from the limitations of licensed premises over two decades.

The history of British dance culture and clubbing is complex and fascinating, and Kate explores its impact on young people's identities and lifestyles since the late 1980s

Producer: Russell Crewe
A Made in Manchester Production for BBC Radio 4.

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Soul Music Series 15 - 5. Shipbuilding

BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 17th March 2013

The song from 1982 was written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer for Robert Wyatt and has been recorded in several versions by Elvis Costello himself, Suede, June Tabor, Hue and Cry, Tamsin Archer and The Unthanks.

The blend of subtle lyrics and extraordinary music makes this a political song like no other. It transcends the particular circumstances of its writing: the Falklands War and the decline of British heavy industry, especially ship-building.

Clive Langer and Elvis Costello describe how the song came to be written and how the legendary jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player, Chet Baker, came to perform on Costello's version.

Richard Ashcroft is a philosopher who wants the song, which he describes as a kind of secular hymn, played at his funeral because it gives a perfect expression of how he believes we should think about life. Not being able to feel the emotion of the song would, he feels, be like being morally tone-deaf. If you don't like this song, he'd find it hard to be your friend.

The song's achingly beautiful final couplet about "diving for pearls" makes the MP Alan Johnson cry and has also inspired an oral history and migrant integration project in Glasgow. Chris Gourley describes how the participants found a way to overcome their lack of English and communicate through a shared understanding of ship-building practice.

Other contributors include Hopi Sen, a political blogger who was an unusually political child, and the Mercury Prize winning folk group The Unthanks. They toured their version to towns with ship-building connections as part of a live performance of a film tracing the history of British ship-building using archive footage.

Producer: Natalie Steed.

Monday 27 June 2016

The Voices Of Robert Wyatt

BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 6th October 2012

Robert Wyatt has been recognised as a prog-rock drummer, jazz composer, avant-garde cornet player, artist and activist in a wheelchair. But, above all else, he has been known by one of the most instantly recognisable and distinctive voices of the last fifty years.

Forever associated with Shipbuilding, Elvis Costello's song written in reaction to the Falklands War, Wyatt's voice and the causes he gives voice to are intricately entwined.

This intimate radio portrait, in his own words, traces Wyatt's journey from the psychedelic excesses of Soft Machine (appearing both with Jimi Hendrix and at the BBC Proms), through the life-changing accident that has confined him to a wheelchair for almost forty years, to recent celebrated musical projects that are reaching new audiences.

Produced by Alan Hall.
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 26 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 6. Making Waves

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 21st May 2016

Bob Harris presents the final episode of his six-part 1974 profile of The Beach Boys. In tonight's episode we find out what happened after Pet Sounds and about Brian Wilson's involvement in his wife's group, Spring. This part takes us up to the release of 15 Big Ones.

Saturday 25 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 5. Trying To Change The Label

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 20th May 2016

Bob Harris tells the story of The Beach Boys. Tonight Bob finds out about the band changing labels and the way their music developed. First broadcast in 1974.

Friday 24 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 4. Smile And Meditation

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 19th May 2016

Bob Harris explores what happened after Pet Sounds, why Smile wasn't released and Brian's love of vegetables. We also find out about why Carl Wilson was thrown in jail, why the Beach Boys dropped out of the Monterey Festival and how this affected the band. Bob also talks to Mike Love about meditation and the interest The Beach Boys and The Beatles shared in it. First broadcast in 1974.

Thursday 23 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 3. Pet Sounds

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 18th May 2016

As Brian Wilson tours the UK, another chance to hear a 1974 series in which Bob Harris charts the rise of The Beach Boys. In part 3 of this 6-part series, Bob concentrates on the album Pet Sounds. Brian Wilson wanted to make the greatest pop record ever and the band discuss its creation. Surprisingly, Capitol Records weren't keen on Pet Sounds or promoting it. First broadcast in 1974.

Wednesday 22 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 2. On The Crest Of A Wave

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 17th May 2016

As Brian Wilson tours the UK another chance to hear a 1974 series in which Bob Harris charts the rise of The Beach Boys in this second of a six-part series. Exclusive interviews from the band and those involved in their career. In part 2 the band are starting to find more success, but Brian Wilson becomes increasingly reluctant to tour. We discover how this affected the band, and we hear about their first trip to the UK.

Tuesday 21 June 2016

The Beach Boys Story: 1. Beach, Boards and Buggies

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 16th May 2016

The Beach Boys Story (part 1 of 6) Beach, Boards and Buggies. As Brian Wilson tours the UK, a chance to hear Bob Harris's 1974 profile of the Beach Boys - tonight looking at their earliest days.

Monday 20 June 2016

DJ Dexter - Recreational Thugs Mix

Download: 22nd August 2011

Nina Simone - Misunderstood
Wu-Tang Clan - Unknown
Enoch Light Singers - My Way Of Life
Raekwon - Glaciers Of Ice
Nortorious B.I.G - What's Beef?
Unknown - Wu-Tang Clan Sample
Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Snoop Dogg - Gz And Hustlas
The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist (Acapella)
Unknown - Unknown
Saian Supa Crew - (Avalanche Sampled)
Unknown - Unknown
Unknown - Unknown
Ludacris - What's Your Fantasy
Unknown - Dubstep tune
Dr Dre - Light Speed
The Wailers - Burnin' and Lootin'
Dr. Dre - Xxplosive

Sunday 19 June 2016

DJ Dexter - Mix-Up Triple J 15th May 2010

Triple J broadcast: 15th May 2010

Gladys Knight And The Pips - Way We Were
Wu Tang Clan - Can It Be All So Simple
Little Boy Blues - Seed Of Love
Jay Z - PSA Interlude
The Carmels - As Long As I've Got You
Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.
Les McCann - Valantra
Notorious B.I.G. - Ten Crack Commandments
The Doors - Five To One
Jay Z - Takeover
Wendy Rene - After Laughter Comes Tears
Wu Tang - Tearz
Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
The Fugees - Fu Ge La
Joe Chambers - Mind Rain
NAS - N.Y. State Of Mind
Average White Band - School Boy Crush
Rage Against The Machine - Microphone Fiend
Rakim - Microphone Fiend
Rage Against The Machine - Microphone Fiend/Outro
Bill Withers - Grandmas' Hands
Blackstreet Feat. Dr Dre - No Diggity
Unknown - If I Know Jah
David Axelrod - The Edge
Dr Dre Feat Snoop Dogg And Nate Dogg - The Next Episode
Snoop Dogg
- W Balls
Snoop Dogg - The Shiznit
Parliament - Flashlight
Dr Dre Feat Snoop Dogg - Still Dre
Jay Z - La La La
Miss Elliot - Bring The Pain
Dr Dre - The Next Episode (Instrumental)
Jay Z Feat. The Neptunes - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Toots And The Maytals - Funky Kingston
Maceo & The Macks - Soul Power 74
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Rare Live Version)

Saturday 18 June 2016

The Avalanches - Primavera Desk Tape

Soundboard recording at Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona: 3rd June 2016

The Avalanches - Tonight
Raekwon - Glaciers Of Ice
The Beatles - I Am The Walrus (Edit)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Avalanches - Pablo's Cruise
Mariam The Believer - Invisible Giving
De La Soul - More Than U Know (Acapella)
Television - Marquee Moon
The Avalanches - A Different Feeling
Tullio De Piscopo - Stop Bajon (Primavera)
Camp Lo - Sparkle (Acapella)
Unknown - Unknown
David Bowie - Let's Dance
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Aihe Ni Kpe We
The Persuasions - Good Times
Roman Flügel - Sliced Africa
Stevie Wonder - Another Star (Edit)
95 North - Now It's Time (Dub Mix)
"Club Med" movie samples
Liquid Liquid - Optimo (Edit)
The Avalanches - Subways (Acapella)
The Bar-Kays - Sang And Dance
Unknown - Unknown
AC/DC - Unknown
Unknown - Unknown
The Slits - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Unknown - Unknown
Unknown - Unknown
Gang Of Four - To Hell With Poverty
Black Soul - Dakar Sound
Jimi Hendrix - Can You See Me?
Unknown - Unknown
Nina Simone - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist
Joe Cocker - Woman To Woman
The Avalanches - Frankie Sinatra (Acapella)
The Avalanches - Frankie Sinatra
Connie Laverne - Can't Live Without You
The Avalanches - Subways
The Avalanches - Going Home
The Avalanches - If I Was A Folkstar

Friday 17 June 2016

The Avalanches - Beats 1 Interview

Apple Music broadcast: 1st June 2016

Zane Lowe talks to The Avalanches about what they've been up to the last sixteen years, the making of their new album 'Wildflower' and playing live shows.

Thursday 16 June 2016

Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Lights On Mix 13th June 2016

BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcast: 13th June 2016

Godiego - Monkey Magic [BBC]
The Poppy Family - There's No Blood In Bone (Re-Edit) [Bandcamp]
Khruangbin - Balls And Pins (DJ Milo Remix) [Boogiefuturo]
Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Creation (Psychemagik Rework Dub) [Phantasy Sound]
Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses (Beyond The Wizards Sleeve Re-Animation) [Domino]
Pieces - Genesis II [Unreleased]
Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - The Soft Bounce [Phantasy Sound]

Wednesday 15 June 2016

Let's Eat Grandma - Radio 1 Live Session 13th June 2016

BBC Radio 1 broadcast: 13th June 2016

Let's Eat Grandma - Eat Shiitake Mushrooms
Let's Eat Grandma - Deep Six Textbook
Let's Eat Grandma - Sink

Monday 13 June 2016

Island Rock: 8. Soon Come

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 15th May 2016

Brinsley Forde concludes his celebration of Jamaican music. First broadcast in 2002.

Sunday 12 June 2016

Island Rock: 7. Lively In The Dancehall

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 14th May 2016

DJ Culture in the Dancehall. Brinsley Forde traces the history of Jamaican dancehall music. First broadcast in 2002.

Saturday 11 June 2016

Island Rock: 6. Gal, Yuh Good... The Women Of Reggae

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 12th May 2016

Brinsley Forde considers the role of women in the development of a male-dominated industry. First broadcast in 2002.

Friday 10 June 2016

Island Rock: 5. Nah Trust The Politician Man

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 12th May 2016

Brinsley Forde examines the murky mix of Jamaican politics and music. First broadcast in 2002.

Thursday 9 June 2016

Island Rock: 4. Chant Down Babylon: The Influence Of Rasta

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 11th May 2016

Brinsley Forde considers the impact that Rastafarianism has had on Jamaican music. First broadcast in 2002.

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Island Rock: 3. Uptown Top Rankin'

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 10th May 2016

Brinsley Forde continues his history of Jamaican music. First broadcast in 2002.

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Island Rock: 2. Play Dat Riddim, Mr Producer Man

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 9th May 2016

40 years of Jamaican Musical Independence. Brinsley Forde continues his history of Jamaican music.

Monday 6 June 2016

Island Rock: 1. 1962 And All That

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 8th May 2016

The Music Of Independence. Brinsley Forde presents a history of Jamaican music. First broadcast in 2002.

Sunday 5 June 2016

Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story

BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 2nd March 2016

Peter Tosh found international fame alongside Bob Marley as a member of The Wailers. As a solo artist he released several landmark reggae albums and even recorded with the Rolling Stones. But he was more than just a successful pop star: he was a revolutionary and a hero to many of Jamaica's poor. He spent his life as a strident campaigner for civil rights and for the legalisation of marijuana. He was more militant and political than his former band mate and his uncompromising arrogance often landed him in serious trouble. For that reason, as this documentary reveals, his life could be as brutal as the way it ended. Grammy award winning film-maker Don Letts explores his career.

Saturday 4 June 2016

Traffic - Live Paris Theatre 30th April 1970

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 4th June 2016

Traffic - Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring
Traffic - Every Mother's Son
Traffic - No Time To Live
Traffic - Medicated Goo
Traffic - John Barleycorn
Traffic - Pearly Queen
Traffic - Stranger To Himself
Traffic - Empty Pages
Traffic - Glad / Freedom Rider

Friday 3 June 2016

Sound Of Cinema: 124. Mutants!

BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 21st May 2016

Matthew Sweet introduces film music inspired by the idea of "mutant" beings in the cinema - from the science fiction, horror and the superhero genres.

As well as music from the new film X-Men Apocalypse, the programme features music from "Them!"; "Tarantula"; "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"; "The Omega Man"; "The Incredible Shrinking Man"; "Hunger Games: Catching Fire"; "The Amazing Spider Man" and "The Mutations". The Classic Score of the Week is the 1958 version of "The Fly".

Bill McGuffie - Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150AD (1966) - Opening Titles
Bronislau Kaper - Them! (1954) - Burning the Anthole
Irving Gertz - The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) - Main Title
Henry Mancini - Tarantula (1955) - Evening Snack
Henry Mancini - Tarantula (1955) - Side Effects
Howard Shore - The Fly (1986) - Finale
Paul Sawtell - The Fly (1958) - Show Me – Help Me
Paul Sawtell - The Fly (1958) - Helen's Discovery
Basil Kirchin - The Mutations (1977) - Freakmaker
Basil Kirchin - The Mutations (1977) - Freak Show
Ron Grainer - Omega Man (1971) - Richie on the Roof
Ludwig van Beethoven - Zardoz (1974) - Symphony No.7 op. 92, 2nd movement
Leonard Rosenman - Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) - Main Theme
James Newton Howard - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) - Monkey Mutts
James Horner - The Amazing Spider Man (2012) - Becoming Spider Man
John Ottman - X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) - Pyramid Rising/Main Theme
Dennis Brown - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Main Theme
Johnny Klimek - A Hologram for the King (2016) - Mr Clay

Thursday 2 June 2016

The Seven Ages of Rock: 4. Indie

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 20th May 2016

The four-part series concludes with a look at the development of the indie music scene, with contributions from Johnny Marr, Noel Gallagher and Carl Barat. First broadcast in 2007 to accompany the BBC 2 TV series.

Wednesday 1 June 2016

The Seven Ages of Rock: 3. Punk

BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 19th May 2016

The series continues with a look at the punk revolution. With contributions from the late Tommy Ramone, John Lydon and Pete Shelley. First broadcast in 2007 in conjunction with the BBC2 TV series.