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On this day in 1964, Sydney Poitier won the Academy Award for best actor— becoming the first African-American to do so. The film was Lilies of the Field, and on today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the musical side of the film.
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On this day in 1964, Sydney Poitier won the Academy Award for best actor— becoming the first African-American to do so. The film was Lilies of the Field, and on today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the musical side of the film.
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On this day in 2001, the Russian Space Station Mir - or whatever pieces were left of it after it re-entered the atmosphere - fell into the Pacific Ocean. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we take a Mir-eyed view of the music and culture of our planet.
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On this day in 2001, the Russian Space Station Mir - or whatever pieces were left of it after it re-entered the atmosphere - fell into the Pacific Ocean. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we take a Mir-eyed view of the music and culture of our planet.
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On this day in 1928, Christa Ludwig, the great German mezzo-soprano, was born. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", listen to Ludwig perform everything from Bach to Mahler and Beethoven to Brahms.
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On this day in 1928, Christa Ludwig, the great German mezzo-soprano, was born. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", listen to Ludwig perform everything from Bach to Mahler and Beethoven to Brahms.
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It was on this day in 1980 that Gordie Howe, also known as Mr. Hockey, scored his 800th goal in the National Hockey League, becoming the first player ever to reach that rare landmark. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we take a listen to the song that was played to celebrate that goal and more.
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It was on this day in 1980 that Gordie Howe, also known as Mr. Hockey, scored his 800th goal in the National Hockey League, becoming the first player ever to reach that rare landmark. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we take a listen to the song that was played to celebrate that goal and more.
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On this day in 1977, A Symphony of Three Orchestras, by the American composer Elliott Carter, had its world premiere, with Pierre Boulez conducting the New York Philharmonic. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we delve into Carter's symphony and examine the possibility that there may exist a parody of the minimalism that was so fashionable at the time.
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On this day in 1977, A Symphony of Three Orchestras, by the American composer Elliott Carter, had its world premiere, with Pierre Boulez conducting the New York Philharmonic. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we delve into Carter's symphony and examine the possibility that there may exist a parody of the minimalism that was so fashionable at the time.
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On this day in 2005, “Circus Maximus,” the third symphony of American composer John Corigliano and one of the most influential of recent symphonic works, had its world premiere. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we learn that Corigliano's work draws parallels between the high decadence of ancient Rome and our present culture. Oh, and there's also a shotgun blast at the end!
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On this day in 2005, “Circus Maximus,” the third symphony of American composer John Corigliano and one of the most influential of recent symphonic works, had its world premiere. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we learn that Corigliano's work draws parallels between the high decadence of ancient Rome and our present culture. Oh, and there's also a shotgun blast at the end!
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On this day in 1963, construction began on the Gateway Arch — that defining landmark of the city of St. Louis and the iconic portal to the western United States. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we consider "Arch Music for St. Louis", a 1997 piece by Dutch composer Peter Schat. We also explore the musical arches of Béla Bartók and Jewel.
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On this day in 1963, construction began on the Gateway Arch — that defining landmark of the city of St. Louis and the iconic portal to the western United States. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we consider "Arch Music for St. Louis", a 1997 piece by Dutch composer Peter Schat. We also explore the musical arches of Béla Bartók and Jewel.
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On this day in 1996, the computer Deep Blue stunned chess master Gary Kasparov by beating him in the opening game of their six-game match. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we contemplate the music of the game of kings and explore the nonhuman works of the computer composer Emily Howell.
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On this day in 1996, the computer Deep Blue stunned chess master Gary Kasparov by beating him in the opening game of their six-game match. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life," we contemplate the music of the game of kings and explore the nonhuman works of the computer composer Emily Howell.
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These days we can fire up our computers, or our portable devices, or our phones and have access to basically any song or composition we want--access to the whole archive of recorded sound.
Joining us this episode for a discussion about the “infinite playlist” is music critic, essayist, novelist, and all around pop-culture guru, Chuck Klosterman.
We journey from Beirut to Ryan Adams, T Swift to Fetty Wap, Billy Joel to Radiohead--and many places in between. All that and a special "infinite" band name pop quiz on this episode of Critical Karaoke!
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Joining us this episode for a discussion about the “infinite playlist” is music critic, essayist, novelist, and all around pop-culture guru, Chuck Klosterman.
We journey from Beirut to Ryan Adams, T Swift to Fetty Wap, Billy Joel to Radiohead--and many places in between. All that and a special "infinite" band name pop quiz on this episode of Critical Karaoke!
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Construction on the oldest known surviving harpsichord began on this day in 1515, an instrument constructed for the Pope. What are the origins and uses of this keyboard instrument and its uses from the Baroque to the present? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Construction on the oldest known surviving harpsichord began on this day in 1515, an instrument constructed for the Pope. What are the origins and uses of this keyboard instrument and its uses from the Baroque to the present? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>In addition to a special "fictional band name pop quiz" focused on bands that exist only on the screen, we consider the following music in the following films:
"Power of Love" from Back to the Future (1985)
"Stuck in the Middle with You" from Reservoir Dogs (1992)
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" from The Nutty Professor (1996) and Grumpy Old Men (1993)
"A Change is Gonna Come" from and Malcolm X (1992) and Ali (2001)
Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto from Brief Encounter (1945) and Seven Year Itch (1955)
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"Power of Love" from Back to the Future (1985)
"Stuck in the Middle with You" from Reservoir Dogs (1992)
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" from The Nutty Professor (1996) and Grumpy Old Men (1993)
"A Change is Gonna Come" from and Malcolm X (1992) and Ali (2001)
Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto from Brief Encounter (1945) and Seven Year Itch (1955)
]]>Today in 1935, the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt was born. Matthew Mugmon explores his early compositional output—which fell afoul of the Soviet authorities— and his later move towards simplicity using a special self-designed compositional system. Find out more on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 1785 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dedicated a set of string quartets to his musical mentor, Joseph Haydn--father of the string quartet. How did Mozart demonstrate his own mastery of the genre through this set of quartets? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."
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Lili Boulanger, younger sister of the well-known Nadia, was born on this day in 1893. The first woman to win the prestigious Rome Prize, Lili Boulanger was on a path to success before her untimely death at the age of 25. Hear her musical excellence on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 1965 Lawrence Parker, better known as the politically active hip-hop artist KRS-One was born Brooklyn New York. Idris Goodwin details his early years, including the origins of his name on this edition of “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 1944, the Gestapo discovered the family of Otto Frank in Amsterdam, including his daughter Anne. Find out how The Diary of Anne Frank connects to the band Neutral Milk Hotel and the comedian Stephen Colbert on today's "A Day in the Life."
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Today in 1944, the Gestapo discovered the family of Otto Frank in Amsterdam, including his daughter Anne. Find out how The Diary of Anne Frank connects to the band Neutral Milk Hotel and the comedian Stephen Colbert on today's "A Day in the Life."
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]]>The Weimar Constitution was approved on this day in 1919. What music thrived in this new democracy and which of these composers relocated to the United States in 1933 following Hitler’s rise to power? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 1932 the Games of the 10th Olympiad convened in Los Angeles, California. Learn about the long tradition of music and the Olympic Games and the period of time when musical composition also became part of the athletic proceedings on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Today in 1932 the Games of the 10th Olympiad convened in Los Angeles, California. Learn about the long tradition of music and the Olympic Games and the period of time when musical composition also became part of the athletic proceedings on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Billy Joel’s 10th studio album, The Bridge, debuted on this date in 1986, which features guest appearances by Cindi Lauper, Ray Charles, and Steve Winwood. What do these musicians have to do with the title of the album? Find out today on “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>On this day in 1941, the American playwright Eugene O’Neill presented his wife with the manuscript of Long Day’s Journey into Night. It would eventually become a successful theatrical production and a film staring Katharine Hepburn. Hear André Previn’s haunting soundtrack and learn how it contributes to the narrative action today on “A Day in the Life.”
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Ryan Banagale, Idris Goodwin, and Steve Hayward discuss “Dear Summer” by Jay Z, “Heavy Metal Drummer” by Wilco, and “Summertime” from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.
All that and more—including “Band Name Pop Quiz”—on this month’s episode.
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All that and more—including “Band Name Pop Quiz”—on this month’s episode.
]]>Today is the birthday of beloved children's entertainer Raffi Cavoukian. He became (and remains) the soundtrack to millions of young lives. Find out how on today's "A Day in the Life."
]]>Today is the birthday of beloved children's entertainer Raffi Cavoukian. He became (and remains) the soundtrack to millions of young lives. Find out how on today's "A Day in the Life."
]]>The marriage of Sonny and Cher came to an end on this day in 1975. Find out how they first met and how their relationship influenced their creative output, from the good times to the bad—today on “A Day in the Life” presented by Steven Hayward.
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]]>Today in 1996 Jay Z released his first album Reasonable Doubt. Hear his 1989 duet with Jaz-O, his efforts to become a solo act, and why he started his own record label Roc-A-Fella today on “A Day in a Life” offered by Idris Goodwin.
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]]>Today in 1880, “O Canada” was born in Quebec, Canada. What are its international roots and circumstances of its first performance? When did it get its English lyrics? And what does it all have to do with hockey? Matthew Mugmon explains all on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 2009 the Eastman Kodak Company announced the end of the production of its Kodachrome color film stock. What are its musical origins, connections, and inspirations? Find out on today’s "A Day in the Life" offered by Ryan Banagale.
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]]>Guitarist and folk singer Nick Drake was born on this day in 1948. His music never quite found an audience during the 1960s and 1970s. But his posthumous success has been significant, due in no small part to a particular 1999 TV commercial. Find our which one on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today in 1948, Columbia debuted a new audio format known as the LP, or long playing record. What became possible with this “revolutionary” format? Take a listen to today’s “A Day in the Life” to find out!
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]]>Today is composer Igor Stravinsky’s birthday, born in Russia on this day in 1882. Why did his ballet Rite of Spring send listeners into a frenzy? How did he come to influence nearly every twentieth-century composer through his musical output. Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>Today is the birthday of Tupac Shakur, born on this day in 1971. Learn about his early influences and rise to stardom, including his original rap name and time Digital Underground on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Today is the birthday of Tupac Shakur, born on this day in 1971. Learn about his early influences and rise to stardom, including his original rap name and time Digital Underground on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>On this day in 1989, grunge band Nirvana released its debut album titled Bleach. Find out how lead singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain was influenced by The Beatles while creating this music for this album on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>On this day in 1989, grunge band Nirvana released its debut album titled Bleach. Find out how lead singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain was influenced by The Beatles while creating this music for this album on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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Join us as we discuss covers of "No Diggity" by Blackstreet; "King Porter Stomp," first composed and performed by Jelly Roll Morton; and “The World Turned Upside Down” by Leon Rosselson. All than and more, including a special "cover band" name pop quiz.
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Join us as we discuss covers of "No Diggity" by Blackstreet; "King Porter Stomp," first composed and performed by Jelly Roll Morton; and “The World Turned Upside Down” by Leon Rosselson. All than and more, including a special "cover band" name pop quiz.
]]>Human’s Lib, the debut album by English musician and synth-pop guru Howard Jones is released on this day in 1984. Where did he come from, where did he go? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Human’s Lib, the debut album by English musician and synth-pop guru Howard Jones is released on this day in 1984. Where did he come from, where did he go? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Today in 1968 Paul McCartney recorded “Blackbird.” What inspired him to do so? A combination of historical music and contemporary social issues? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Today in 1968 Paul McCartney recorded “Blackbird.” What inspired him to do so? A combination of historical music and contemporary social issues? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>The opera Tristan und Isolde premiered in Munich on this day in 1865. Learn about the power of an important chord composed Richard Wagner and why some say it was the beginning of the end for traditional harmony.
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]]>Today in 1970 Bruce Springsteen began to record his first album: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Find out what songs he recorded, who he recorded, and the critical response to this initial outting today on “A Day in the Life.”
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Today in 1970 Bruce Springsteen began to record his first album: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Find out what songs he recorded, who he recorded, and the critical response to this initial outting today on “A Day in the Life.”
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The comedic film Trading Places premiered on this day in 1983. What music accompanied stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd through Prince and the Pauper experiences? Find out today on “A Day in the Life.”
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]]>1976 Ian Matthias Bavitz—better known as Aesop Rock—was born in Syosset, New York. Where did he get the name? How did he become a new voice for his generation of hip hop artists? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>1976 Ian Matthias Bavitz—better known as Aesop Rock—was born in Syosset, New York. Where did he get the name? How did he become a new voice for his generation of hip hop artists? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Serge Koussevitzky, former music director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died on this day in 1951. How did Koussevitzky inspire a young Leonard Bernstein? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Serge Koussevitzky, former music director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died on this day in 1951. How did Koussevitzky inspire a young Leonard Bernstein? Find out on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Temptations vocalist David Ruffin passed away on this day in 1991. Find out how he came to sing the lead vocal part on “My Girl,” the first of five consecutive hits for group on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Temptations vocalist David Ruffin passed away on this day in 1991. Find out how he came to sing the lead vocal part on “My Girl,” the first of five consecutive hits for group on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
]]>Colorado College professor of music, Michael Grace, delivered the Baccalaureate address at CC's 2015 commencement--and he opened with a Critical Karaoke. He was unfortunately interrupted in the midst of the action by a fire alarm.
We thought we'd give him a second chance.
Please enjoy this excerpt from his larger address on the subject of enlightenment.
And subscribe to our podcast so you never miss our "Day in the Life" or "Critical Karaoke" episodes.
]]>Colorado College professor of music, Michael Grace, delivered the Baccalaureate address at CC's 2015 commencement--and he opened with a Critical Karaoke. He was unfortunately interrupted in the midst of the action by a fire alarm.
We thought we'd give him a second chance.
Please enjoy this excerpt from his larger address on the subject of enlightenment.
And subscribe to our podcast so you never miss our "Day in the Life" or "Critical Karaoke" episodes.
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Original broadcast date: May 8, 2015
Featuring:
Digable Planets "Borough Check" from Blowout Comb (1994)
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under the Bridge" from Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
The National: "England" from High Violet (2010)
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Band name pop quiz, untold musical/historical/cultural tangents, a theory lesson on major 7th chords, and a guest visit from multi-instrumentalist and songsmith, Benjamin Lanz.
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Featuring:
Digable Planets "Borough Check" from Blowout Comb (1994)
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under the Bridge" from Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
The National: "England" from High Violet (2010)
Plus:
Band name pop quiz, untold musical/historical/cultural tangents, a theory lesson on major 7th chords, and a guest visit from multi-instrumentalist and songsmith, Benjamin Lanz.
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Discussion, insight, and tangents on music by:
Foxygen
Public Enemy
Einstürzende Neubauten
Cannonball Adderly
Joe Zawinul
Vince Guaraldi
The Rolling Stones
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Foxygen
Public Enemy
Einstürzende Neubauten
Cannonball Adderly
Joe Zawinul
Vince Guaraldi
The Rolling Stones
]]>The subject of dance emerges frequently in this episode, which covers a range of musical genres and periods from from Michael Jackson’s posthumous “Love Never Felt So Good,” to mid-90s hip hop with “T.R.O.Y.” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth, to Duke Ellington’s legendary performance at the Newport Jazz Festival to a recent release by The Dismemberment Plan, and some Japanese experimental electronica (Onkyo) by Sachiko M.
Visit us on the web at CriticalKaraoke.org
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Visit us on the web at CriticalKaraoke.org
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