Ennio Morricone – August 26, 2024

Ennio Morricone’s contribution to the world of music, especially film music, stands as a testament to his unparalleled genius. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Morricone composed over 400 film and television scores, in addition to more than 100 classical works. His music is not just a backdrop to the films it accompanies; it is an integral part of the storytelling process, often conveying more emotion, tension, and drama than the dialogue or visuals themselves.

This week’s show features some of his greatest compositions, for film.

The playlist for the week of August 26, 2024 ☞

00:00:00 Ennio Morricone – The Ecstasy of Gold

00:05:48 Ennio Morricone – Deborah’s Theme – ( From “Once upon a time in America”)

00:09:55 Ennio Morricone – A Fistful of Dollars – Titles

00:12:49 Ennio Morricone; Itzhak Perlman; John Williams; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Love Theme (From “Cinema Paradiso”)

00:16:01 Ennio Morricone – For a Few Dollars More – Main Theme

00:18;56 Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe (From “The Mission”)

00:21:07 Ennio Morricone – Man with a Harmonica (From “Once Upon a Time in the West”)

00:24:29 Ennio Morricone; Joan Baez – Here’s to You (From “Sacco e Vanzetti”)

00:27:36 Ennio Morricone; Maria Travia; Hayley Westenra; Roma Sinfonietta – Once Upon A Time In The West – Main Theme

00:31:31 Ennio Morricone – Watch Chimes (Carillon’s Theme from For a Few Dollars More)

00:32:39 Ennio Morricone – The Verdict (Dopo la condanna) (From “Inglourious Basterds”)

00:33:50 Ennio Morricone – Duck You Sucker! (From “A Fistful of Dynamite”)

00:38:32 Ennio Morricone – Abolicao (From “Burn!”)

00:43:27 Ennio Morricone – Overture (From “The Hateful Eight”)

00:46:37 Ennio Morricone – Chi mai From “Maddalena”)

00:50:04 Ennio Morricone – Theme – From ”The Battle of Algiers”

00:52:30 Ennio Morricone – Ninna Nanna per adulteri (From ” Cuore Di Mamma” and “The Place Beyond The Pines”)

00:55:32 Ennio Morricone – The Tropical Variation (From “Nostromo”)

00:58:49 Ennio Morricone – On Earth As It Is In Heaven (From “The Mission”)

01:02:35 Ennio Morricone – Navajo Joe (From ” Navajo Joe”)

01:05:23 Ennio Morricone – The Untouchables – End Title

01:08:23 Ennio Morricone – My Name is Nobody (From “My Name is Nobody”)

01:11:13 Ennio Morricone; Sabine Meyer -A l’aube du cinquième jour (From “Cinema Paradiso”)

01:13:27Ennio Morricone – Theme from The Sicilian Clan

01:17:22 Ennio Morricone – Theme From ”Lolita”

01:21:44 Ennio Morricone – Rabbia e Tarantella (From “Inglourious Basterds”)

01:26:50 Ennio Morricone -The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – opening theme

Masterpieces of Minimalism – September 23, 2024

Minimalism in music is a style that focuses on simplicity and repetition. Instead of using lots of complex notes and fast changes, minimalist music uses a small number of musical ideas and builds on them slowly. It’s like using just a few colors to paint a picture, but finding new ways to mix and repeat those colors to create something interesting over time.

This week’s show explores minimalism with what I consider a handful of masterpieces. Some compositions run from 30-50 minutes, the 8 compositions this week are much shorter. My intention is to give you a taste of this musical genre. I invite you to follow the music as it unfolds. It may seem simple, but the effect may heighten your focus, create a meditative or trance state, or simply relax you.

Playlist for this show:

00:00:00 Philip Glass; Philip Glass Ensemble; Michael Riesman – Glassworks: I. Opening

00:08:56 Hania Rani -It Comes in Waves – Live at Studio 1

00:15:23 Laurie Anderson -O Superman

00:23:46 Steve Reich; Piano Circus – Six Pianos

00:47:21 Stefano Scala – Music for pieces of wood

00:54:46 Terry Riley – Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band

01:16:21 Meredith Monk; Katia Labèque; Marielle Labèque; Bryce Dessner; David Chalmin – Ellis Island

01:19:19 Steve Reich; Rebecca Armstrong; Jay Clayton; Erin Lesser; Sō Percussion – Drumming: Pt. II

01:42:39 Delta Saxophone Quartet -New York Counterpoint 1

Gimme Dat Harp Boy – November 18, 2024

The harmonica, a small but mighty instrument, has left an indelible mark on American music. Known for its distinctive, soulful sound, the harmonica is often associated with blues, folk, country, and rock music. Its appeal lies in its portability, affordability, and versatility, allowing musicians to express complex emotions across a range of genres. Although its origins are rooted outside the U.S., the harmonica became an essential part of American music in the 19th and 20th centuries, shaping genres and adding depth to musical expression.

This week Next To Silence is not so much a history of the harmonica in American Music as a appreciation, which features a collection of some of my favorite tunes that feature the mouth harp. We’ll hear the harmonica featured in different genres – blues, pop, rock, movie soundtracks, country, and African music.

Playlist for the week of November 18, 2024:

00:00:00 John Mayall – Room To Move

00:07:01 Little Walter – Juke

00:09:43 Stevie Wonder – Fingertips Pt 2

00:12:52 The Lovin’ Spoonful – Lonely – Instrumental

00:16:11 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – Gimme Dat Harp Boy

00:19:42 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band – Born in Chicago

00:27:47 Ennio Morricone – Man with a Harmonica

00:26:13 Toots Thielemans – Scotch On The Rocks

00:32:15 Cream – Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Live

00:37:16 Charlie Musselwhite – Christo Redemptor

00:40:34 John Barry – Midnight Cowboy

00:43::19 Sonny Boy Williamson II; The Yardbirds – Mister Downchild – Live

00:47:26 SOBA; Moussa Koita; Jean-Emile Biayenda; Vincent Bucher – Tounga

0:51:41 – Canned Heat – On The Road Again

00:55:04 The Rolling Stones – Midnight Rambler

01:01:54 The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’

01:05:20 Led Zeppelin – When the Levee Breaks

01:15:09 Joe Filisko & Eric Noden – Destination Unknown

01:17:4 Billy Joel – Piano Man

01:23:21 The J. Geils Band – Whammer Jammer

01:25:57 Bruce Springsteen – The Promised Land

01:30:24 Blues Traveler – Run-Around

01:35:01 Bob Dylan – I Want You

01:38:05 The Beatles -Love Me Do

01:40:24 Jethro Tull -Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You

01:45:53 Charlie McCoy -Orange Blossom Special

Those We’ve Lost in 2024 – December 30, 2024

This show pays tribute to some of the recording artists we’ve lost in 2024. There are way too many for me to include on one show, and I have selected some of the artists who, for one reason or another, resonated for me.

This week’s playlist:

00:00:00 The Shangri-Las – Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand)

00:05:59 Melanie – Brand New Key

00:08:24 John Kander; Chita Rivera; Chicago Ensemble; Stanley Lebowsky – All That Jazz (from “Chicago”)

00:11:34 MC5 – Kick Out the Jams

00:14:11 Bob Marley & The Wailers – Lively Up Yourself

00:23:19 Jello Biafra; Mojo Nixon – Love Me I’m a Liberal

00:27:20 Allman Brothers Band – Revival

00:31:25 Duane Eddy – Rebel Rouser

00:33:44 Spider John Koerner – Rattlesnake

00:35:19 Mansour Seck – Almany Bocoum

00:42:10 Françoise Hardy – Le temps de l’amour

00:46:14 Kinky Friedman – We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service To You

00:50:16 Ali Farka Touré; Toumani Diabaté – Ruby

00:56:12 John Mayall – Room To Move

01:00:45 Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Mas Que Nada

01:03:22 Kris Kristofferson – Me and Bobby McGee

01:07:37 It’s A Beautiful Day – White Bird

01:17:29 Grateful Dead -Box of Rain

01:22:46 Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

01:28:45 Martial Solal; Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Spring Swing

01:33:55 Cissy Houston – Think It Over

01:39:45 Onyeka Onwenu – Iyogogo

01:44:46 Chick Corea -Samba Yantra

01:48:42 P.D.Q.Bach; Peter Schickele; The Greater Hoople Area Off-Season Philharmonic -1712 Overture S. 1712

Happy New Year!

Dave

African/Caribbean Christmas – December 23, 2024

This week Next to Silence celebrates the holidays with Christmas Music from Africa and the Caribbean. We’ll hear holiday tunes from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabo Verde,Cameroon, Jamaica,Tobago, and Bahamas.

Playlist:

00:00:00 Judith Sephuma – African Christmas

00:05:53 Various African Artists -12 Days of Christmas – Coke Studio Africa

00:10:29 Kwadwo Donkoh – Yema Mo Afehyia Pa Papa Na Oye Bone Nyina Nko

00:20:53 Papa Wemba; Mino Cinelu – Angels We Have Heard On High

00:24:58 Donsam; Soulbrother All Stars – Christmas Abiago

00:28:41 Maike Watson; VOX Cape Town – Christmas In Africa

00:33:27 Cesária Evora – Natal

00:38:30 Tunde Ednut – Jingle Bell Bell

00:41:45 African Christmas – White Christmas

00:43:48 Tunde Ednut; Tiwa Savage; Davido; Seun Kuti – Jingle Bell

00:47:26 African Gospel Choir – Cameroun : Avak Avak

00:52:51 Yonda – Xmas

00:56:41 Alex Boyé – Refugee’s Christmas

01:00:31 The Seraph Choir – Toyemba Noel

01:04:40 Prinx Emmanuel – Afrobeat Christmas

01:07:34 Mike Abdul – Fuji Christmas

01:11:02 Alex Boyé – Little Drummer Boy

01:13:06Floxy Bee – Idakeroro Lale (Silent Night)

01:16:54 Eek-A-Mouse – The Night Before Christmas

01:22:16 Michigan & Smiley – Drummer Boy

01:25:52 Carlene Davis & Trinity – Santa Clause (Do You Ever Come To The Ghetto)

01:29:42 Jacob Miller; Ray I; Inner Circle – Deck the Halls (feat. Ray I)

01:32:28 Lord Nelson – Party for Santa Claus

01:35:16 Joseph Spence – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

Rain – December 9, 2024

Rain Chant

The rain drums on tin roofs, a jazz riff of despair,
splattering memories of love lost on cracked sidewalks—
gray skies bleed like forgotten poems,
and the gutters gulp their endless sorrow.

I walk alone, a vagabond of fleeting moments,
shivering under the cold exhale of eternity—
petrichor rising like ghosts of the soil,
their whispers cling to my skin, ancient and raw.

Each drop is a confession, a hymn to impermanence,
washing the graffiti of heartbreak from brick walls—
I lift my face to the storm, let the sky baptize me,
reborn, dripping, but still human, still aching.

Playlist:

00:00:00 The Temptations – I Wish It Would Rain
00:04:58 Irma Thomas – It’s Raining
00:07:02 The Cavemen. – Beautiful Rain
00:10:29 The Lovin’ Spoonful -Rain On The Roof
00:12:38 Eurythmics; Annie Lennox; Dave Stewart -Here Comes the Rain Again
00:17:27 Carpenters – Rainy Days And Mondays
00:21:03 Bob Dylan – A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
00:27:54 Led Zeppelin -Fool in the Rain
00:34:04 Tina Turner – I Can’t Stand the Rain
00:37:45 Creedence Clearwater Revival – Who’ll Stop The Rain
00:42:12 B.J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
00:45:14 Tom Waits -Rain Dogs
00:48:07 Dave Bartholomew; Al Reed – Drops of Rain
00:50:08 Prince – Purple Rain
00:58:47 The Weather Girls -It’s Raining Men
01:02:17 Grateful Dead -Box of Rain
01:07:34 Ray Charles -Come Rain or Come Shine
01:11:13 Jimi Hendrix – Still Raining Still Dreaming
01:15:37 Bruce Springsteen – Rainmaker
01:22:00 The Rolling Stones -Rain Fall Down
01:26:51 Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen The Rain
01:29:29 Ella Fitzgerald; Joe Pass – Rain
01:21:51 Chicago – Another Rainy Day in New York City
01:34:44 Buddy Holly; The Crickets – Raining In My Heart
01:37:17 Bob Dylan – Buckets of Rain
01:40:51 The Beatles -Rain
01:43:49 Tones And I – Never Seen the Rain
01:48:05 John Coltrane -After the Rain

Not Quite Classical Part 1 – December 16, 2024

A name doesn’t make the music. It’s just called that to differentiate it from other types of music.
-Art Blakey

The first year of NEXT TO SILENCE featured the genre-defying music from the German record label ECM, and from there I have expanded the scope and content of the material.

This week is the first of what I hope are many shows that feature music that challenges the listener to pay attention to the flow of sounds without giving it a label., and the title of this week’s show is “Not Quite Classical.” My hope and intention is that the performances on this weeks’ show will allow you to drop any preconceived notions of what you will hear.

When describing music as “not quite classical,” I mean that this week’s playlist incorporates some elements of classical music—such as orchestration, structure, or harmonic complexity—while also diverging from its traditional norms in notable ways. This might include blending classical techniques with influences from other genres (e.g., jazz, electronic, pop, or folk), experimenting with unconventional forms or instrumentation, or adopting a more accessible, less rigid approach.

There are seven compositions featured in this show and I’ll introduce each one before they are played. 00:02:20 Hania Rani -24.03 – Live at Studio 1 Warsaw

00:10:26 Harry Partch – Daphne of the Dunes

00:29:08 Ingram Marshall – Fog Tropes

00:40:00 Neil Rolnick – Balkanization

00:51:20 Stuart Dempster; Pauline Oliveros; David Gamper; Deep Listening Band – Deep Hockets

00:56:36 Terry Riley -Performance One – Part 1

01:19:19 Karlheinz Stockhausen – Gesang der Jünlinge

Covers Of Pop Tunes By African Artists – September 16, 2024

This week NEXT TO SILENCE is venturing into the vast and diverse continent of Africa, where we will explore covers of Western rock and pop tunes by African Musician. The countries represented by these artists include: Benin, Nigeria, Algeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Uganda, Madagascar, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo. The original songs were performed by the likes of The Clash, Talking Heads, Marvin Gaye, John Lennon, The Animals, Joni Mitchell, Free, Dolly Parton, Leonard Cohen, Foreigner, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, B.B. King, Duke Ellington, George and Ira Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Credence Clearwater Revival, and Santana.

Playlist:

00:00:00 Rachid Taha – Rock El Casbah
00:07:17 Angelique Kidjo – Once in a Lifetime
00:13:02 Alex Boyé – What’s Going On?
00:17:06 Atongo Zimba; M.anifest – In Heaven No Beer
00:21:34 Freshlyground – Beautiful Boy
00:25:31 Miriam Makeba – House of the Rising Sun
00:27:29 Bhundu Boys – Ring of Fire
00:31:31 Paco Sery – The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines
00:34:37 Congo Cowboys – Jolene
00:39:42 Fadoul – Al Zman Saib (All Right Now)
00:43:31 Geoffrey Oryema – Suzanne
00:47:56 Lucky Dube – I Want to Know What Love Is
00:52:29 Freshlyground – Wanna Be Startin Somethin
00:57:49 Majek Fashek – Hotel California
01:03:12 Angelique Kidjo; Dianne Reeves – Gimme Shelter Live
01:07:07 Alpha Blondy – I Wish You Were Here
01:11:31 Malia – The Thrill Is Gone
01:15:01 Sonny Okosun – Let It Be
01:19:52 Island Jazz; Monika Njava; Linley Marthe – It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
01:23:39 Tété – Eleanor Rigby
01:27:57 Malia – I Love You Porgy
01:31:12 Positive Black Soul – Ain’t No Sunshine
01:34:41Youssou N’Dour – Jealous Guy
01:38:36 Rokia Traoré – Strange Fruit
01:42:13 Alpha Blondy; The Solar System – Have You Ever Seen the Rain
01:47:20 Angelique Kidjo; Roy Hargrove – Samba Pa Ti

Fire – October 14, 2024

Fire – one of humanity’s oldest tools, has had a profound impact on civilization. It can be both incredibly useful and extremely destructive.

Fire also holds various allegoric and symbolic meanings across different cultures, often embodying both positive and negative aspects.

This week’s shows explores the theme of fire as it’s interpreted in popular music.

Track list for the week of October 14, 2024:

00:00:00 The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown – Fire

00:04:39 The Band -This Wheel’s On Fire

00:07:36 Jimi Hendrix – Fire

00:10:15 Van Morrison – Fire In the Belly

00:16:45 Jerry Lee Lewis -Great Balls Of Fire – 1964 Version

00:18:36 Bruce Springsteen – I’m On Fire

00:20:58 The Rolling Stones – Hang Fire

00:23:18 Nirvana – Lake Of Fire – Live

00:27:15 Billy Joel – We Didn’t Start the Fire

00:31:56 Leonard Cohen – Who by Fire

00:34:25 Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire

00:37:00 James Taylor – Fire and Rain

00:40:17 Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire

00:44:00 Ohio Players – Fire

00:48:26 Bruce Springsteen – Fire

00:52:31 Patti Smith – Fire Of Unknown Origin

00:56:14 Adele – Set Fire to the Rain

01:00:13 The Rolling Stones – Play With Fire

01:02:25 The Marshall Tucker Band – Fire on the Mountain

01:06:17 Modest Mouse – Lampshades on Fire

01:09:22 Pat Benatar – Fire And Ice

01:12:37 Steely Dan – Fire In The Hole

01:16:03 Bob Seger – Fire Lake

00:19:32 The Doors -Light My Fire – Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970

01:35:15 Talking Heads – Burning Down the House – Live

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Dave

Medeski, Martin & Wood – October 7, 2024

Medeski, Martin & Wood is an America jazz trio that formed in 1991 and became widely known for their innovative style, blending traditional jazz with elements of funk, hip-hop, blues, and even electronic music. John Medeski (keyboard and piano), Billy Martin (drums and percussion), and Chris Wood (bass) have pushed the boundaries of jazz, creating a sound that appeals to both jazz aficionados and those who are new to the genre.

PLAYLIST:

00:00:00 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Chinoiserie
00:08:16 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Beeah
00:15:14 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Bubblehouse
00:19:40 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Doppler – Live
00:35:47 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Where’s Sly?
00:41:09 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Last Chance to Dance Trance (Perhaps)
00:48:40 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Is There Anybody Here That Love My Jesus
00:53:05 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Bemsha Swing / Lively up Yourself
00:58:44 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Coconut Boogaloo
01:02:39 Medeski, Martin & Wood -The Lover
01:08:57 Medeski, Martin & Wood – I Wanna Ride You
01:14:25 Medeski, Martin & Wood – It’s a Jungle in Here
01:18:04 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Just Like I Pictured It
01:21:30 Medeski, Martin & Wood – Syeeda’s Song Flute
01:29:05 Medeski, Martin & Wood – No Ke Ano Ahiahi