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5 Song SetEpisode 193: A Little Bit AltIn this episode, I have five songs for you with kind of an alternative feel. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Wait It Out" by The Lucky, "Taxi Driver" by The Deltafish, "Bitter Pill" by Showoff, "Helmut skončil Hildu" by Helmutova Stříkačka, and "No Song For Lovers" by INADREAM.
2024-11-2925 min5 Song SetEpisode 189: My HeartSometimes, I hear a song, and it just touches my heart. So, that's what I've got for you in this episode: five songs that touch my heart. The songs are "Tell Me" by SPECTRES, "Replacement" by The Search, "Blue Sunshine" by Ghost Twin, "Seven Safe Places" by Urban Heat, and "Dear Earth" by Montear.
2024-07-2932 min5 Song SetEpisode 177: All Kinds Of RockIn this episode, we're going to hear five different flavors of rock songs. The songs are "Don't Talk About It" by Ruby Boots, "Podvedená generace" by Jan Fic, "Jazz Notes" by Band Of Heysek, "Hot Chili Song" by The Cranzers, and "Hyperbole" by Tom Slatter.
2022-11-3023 min5 Song SetEpisode 173: Something FunIn this episode, I have five fun pop songs for you, since I could use something less stressful in my life. I hope you enjoy them. As a side note, my audio in this episode is a bit rough. I haven't gotten my recording space organized yet, although hopefully that will be resolved somewhat shortly. The songs are "The DART Song" by Andy Rivkin and his Gedankenband, "Take Over The World" by Mikey Mason, "Dream Your Life Away" by Thom Artway, "Tou" by -123min, and "My Dad Taught Me How To Rock and Roll" by Vista Blue.
2022-05-0729 min5 Song SetEpisode 164: Awesome ElectronicaIn this episode, I have a nice range of electronic music for you: starting with a really upbeat song and moving through to something that is more heavy. I hope you enjoy it. The songs are "Boys Fall Easy" by OSC, "chudo (feat. audioprestuplenie)" by nevidimka, "Solitary Observer" by Sine Division, "Cyberstalker" by Neuroc, and "Nasty Badger Stomp" by Kobi LaCroix.
2021-05-2928 min5 Song SetEpisode 162: Flashback - 2011In this episode, we celebrate 10 years of 5 Song Set by listening to five songs from the podcast in 2011. The songs are "Books Say and I Say" by Adam Dubberly, "The Ballad of Carl Sagan" by The Amoeba People, "Kõrtsiruumis/In The Pub" by Kihnu Poisid, "The Eyes, The Beard, The Nose, The Stomach, The Lungs" by Indie Folker, and "General Error" by 047.
2021-04-0226 min5 Song SetEpisode 146: Pop PunkIn this episode, I have five pop punk songs for you. I've marked this episode as explicit, as there is some swearing. The songs are "Need You to Know" by Birdie Country, "Never Forget" by Homecomings, "This Is the Last Time I'll Dream" by Inner 29, "For All It's Worth" by Some Garage Band, and "Song 4 Mom" by Mary Wander.
2019-08-2827 min5 Song SetEpisode 143: Sweet and QuietIn this episode, I have five sweet and kind of quiet songs for you. The songs are "Valdemar's Song (The Baron and the Minstrel of the Hall)" by Efenwealt Wystle, "Slunéčko zacháza" by Radošov, "Last One" by Small Tall Order, "One Heart" by Iva Bittová & Čikori, and "O jednej paní" by Beata Bocek.
2019-05-2731 min5 Song SetEpisode 124: That Magical FeelingThere are times when a song just seems magical to me. I don't know how to describe the quality of the song that makes it so intense, but I know it when I hear it. In this episode, I have five songs with some of that intense feeling. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Same old world" by Julian Gaskell, "Low To Be Heavy" by Vasquez, "Vilda Chaya" by Pages from the Oak Tree, "Troll of the Mountain Swing" by The Underscore Orchestra, and "Restless" by Sister Species.
2017-06-1626 min5 Song SetEpisode 122: Upbeat and Laid-backRecently, I've been enjoying more laid-back songs, so in this episode, you'll hear five happy, upbeat, and kind of relaxing songs. The songs are "Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers" by The Brooms of Destruction, "Seem a Little Shy" by hello evening, "Sexy Song" by Midnight Eyes, "Summer Love" by Orway, and "Joyful Meeting" by David Szesztay.
2017-04-2923 min5 Song SetEpisode 121: InspirationWhen a friend of mine told me the release date for a song I've been wanting to play for quite a while, I whipped up this episode to get it out to you. I hope you enjoy all of these wonderful songs. The songs are "We Know Who We Are" by Gregory Michael Davis, "84" by King Queso, "Swing Easy" by Demon Squadron, "I'll Send For You (Two Oceans)" by Marina Orchestra, and "Slavicek" by Benedikta.
2017-04-0526 min5 Song SetEpisode 95: Sexy!In this episode, I have five sexy songs for you. I hope you find them... inspiring. The songs are "My Lords and Ladies" by Felix Hagan & The Family, "Innuendo" by Here Come The Mummies, "Tomorrow's Song" by Maria in the Shower, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" by Peter Fedofsky, and "(Let's Pretend We Don't Have) Feelings" by GAYmous.
2015-03-0825 min5 Song SetEpisode 91: Winter HolidaysIn this episode, you'll hear five songs that are related to the winter holiday season. Even if you don't celebrate the holiday that the song was written for, I hope you still enjoy the music and have a wonderful holiday full of joy and peace. The songs in this episode are "Daj vám Pán Bůh, milí páni" by Cimbálová muzika Stanislava Gabriela, "Pour Noël" by Löhstana David, "Long December Nights" by Daniel Versteegh, "Holiday Overload" by The Phil Aiken Army, and "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
2014-12-2224 min5 Song SetEpisode 87: Modern Train SongsAs a follow-up to episode 85, this episode features five modern songs about trains. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "When You're Young" by Martin Gilmore, "Freight" by Wing and Claw, "Train" by Prosti Dumi, "Escape from New Street" by The Brooms of Destruction, and "The Kettle Valley Line" by Brian Dewan.
2014-10-0227 min5 Song SetEpisode 86: Tropical SoundsAs summer fades, we've got five songs for you with roots in a tropical climate. You'll hear reggae, cumbia, calypso and more. The songs are "Cumbia de Paname" by Cumbia de Paname, "Liberation" by The Alcapones, "Sing Along" by Tiki Joe and the Bamboo Band, "Elegancia Feat. Boogie Castillo" by Cumbiasound, and "Woman Police in Great Britain" by Mango Time.
2014-09-0526 min5 Song SetEpisode 85: Trains and Train WrecksIn this episode, you'll hear five songs from the early 1900s about trains and train wrecks. The songs are "Choo Choo" by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra, "Hiawatha" by the Columbia Orchestra, "The Wreck of the Old Southern 97" by Ernest Thompson, "The Wreck of Number Nine" by Vernon Dalhart, and "Casey Jones" by Billy Murray and Chorus.
2014-08-1528 min5 Song SetEpisode 84: RiversI made this episode to fulfill a request made by someone important to me many years ago. In this episode, you'll hear five songs about rivers. The songs are "Land of Rivers" by Jesse Berkowitz, "Silgo River Blues" by Peter Kramer, "Riverbed" by The Septembers, "Rishikesh Valley" by Iamme Candlewick, and "The Singing and Swimming of Nature Around Me" by James Rabbit.
2014-07-2926 min5 Song SetEpisode 83: Bluesy... With Some RockIn this episode, you'll hear songs with a bluesy feel... mostly. Some are more rock, and some are more jazz. As usual, they are all great songs! They are also from a nice mix of locations. The songs are "Some Cold Rainy Day" by Sleepy Eyes Nelson, "The Standard" by Jeff Collins, "On The Road (Not Again)" by John Meeks, "Bellevue" by Royal Chant, and "Bad Bad Dream" by Marble Boy.
2014-07-1124 min5 Song SetEpisode 82: With UMPH!It is time for some music with umph. I mean, music with a good beat that really gets you moving. In this episode, we have five fast-paced songs with two from the Czech Republic, two from the UK and one from Australia. Ready? Set.... Go! The songs are "Indiani ve meste" by Traband, "You'd Better Be On The Inside Looking Out" by Felix Hagan, "Ven Paca" by Zuby nehty, "Hugs and Kisses" by Free Diamonds, and "Telecom" by Mining Boom.
2014-06-2620 min5 Song SetEpisode 81: National AnthemsIn Episode 80, we heard anthems from places that aren't really nations. In this episode, we're going to hear straight up national anthems, but of course, only the most interesting anthems. The songs are "Менің Қазақстаным" - national anthem of Kazakhstan, "İstiklal Marşı" - national anthem of Turkey, "Amar Shonar Bangla" by Khiyo, "National Anthem of Pakistan" by Khumariyaan, and the National Anthem of Nepal.
2014-06-0719 min5 Song SetEpisode 80: Anthems But Not NationsNational anthems can actually be cool musical works, as I've discovered. However, it can take a lot of sorting to find the good ones. In this episode, we aren't going to hear actual national anthems. We'll hear anthems from micronations, an autonomous region, and a couple republics. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "Homeland" from the Republic of Jamtland by Blackbird, "Home Is Where I Hang My Towel" from the Aerican Empire by Mike Cutler, "Els Segadors" from Catalonia in Spain, the National Anthem of Ingushetia, and "I am a Tuvan" from the Republic of Tuva.
2014-05-2826 min5 Song SetEpisode 79: Anthemic RockIn this episode, we'll hear five songs with anthemic rock elements. The songs are "Голос" by Fable, "Stray Current" by Baptism of Uzi, "Caminos Mojados" by ComalcOOL, "Bad For Me" by Brendan Benson, and "Нормальный бизнес" by Мумий Тролль.
2014-05-0923 min5 Song SetEpisode 78: Blips, Bloops, and AwesomeSometimes it is amazing what can be done with electronic music. There are pieces where I swear I can hear the movement of fingers over the strings. However, that doesn't mean that good ol' fashioned video game music and songs with bleeps and bloops isn't awesome. We'll enjoy some of its awesomeness in this episode. The songs are "Emergency" by Handicat, "Customs" by The Mash Family, "Rebound" by MicroD, "Narcissus" by Esther Sim, and "Lasciatemi Morire" by Claudio Monteverdi and Hepnova.
2014-04-1927 min5 Song SetEpisode 77: Kind of SoftIn this episode, you'll hear five kind of soft songs for whenever you need a break from the hustle and bustle. The songs are "Echoes of Espers" by John Anealio, "Dáma, pán a tulipán" by Cymbelín, "El Paso" by Silvestre y La Naranja, "I Don't Understand" by Merchants of Seven, and "Old Home Movies" by The Botticellis. Please note, there's some cussin' in "I Don't Understand".
2014-04-0523 min5 Song SetEpisode 76: Avant-gardeIn this episode, you'll hear five avant-garde songs. The are a little experimental, while still being completely enjoyable. The songs are "Dream Vision" by Honky Tonk Project, "The Birdcatcher" by Momus, "December" by Alexander Piterskiy, "Doodle Yo" by Weerthof, and "Homemade Rocketship" by Rainbow Danger Club.
2014-03-2125 min5 Song SetEpisode 75: OrganicIn this show, you will hear five songs with a really organic feel. I think that they are the kind of songs that help lift the weight of the world from your shoulders. The songs are "ТоСка" by Ч.Ч., "Běs" by Tomáš Kočko and Orchestr, "Brinca Tu Y Brinco Yo" by Arthur Yoria, "Gerda" by Theodor Bastard, and "The Darkest Woods" by Brite Lines.
2014-03-1028 min5 Song SetEpisode 74: A Little Birthday Music For A Friend5 Song Set is back after a brief break. In this episode you will hear five songs that I'm sending out to a good friend for his birthday. The songs are "A Warrior's Call" by White Wall, "Лунный свет" by Kollaps, "Космос Пуст" by Radio-Masts, "Waiting for the Devil" by Allon, and "Хочется бить по струнам" by Sappy.
2014-02-2125 min5 Song SetEpisode 73: A Brief Trip To JerseyWe're take a quick visit to the Jersey shore in this episode, where you will hear five folk tunes. The songs are "Come back to the Jersey Shore" by James Dalton, "Get Her Back Again" by Endelouz, "Red Fiat Car" by Leo Whiskey, "Darlin' Nellie Gray" by Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks, and "Glaw Haf" by Nick Breeze Wood.
2014-01-1624 min5 Song SetEpisode 72: A Really Good VibeTo help you get through the rough spots around the holidays, I've got five songs for you with a really good vibe. I cannot help but listen to them over and over again. The songs are "Из Иркутска в Москву" by Длина Дыхания, "Say It Like You Mean It" by Shoes, "3:47 am" by Automorrow, "To Grow A Head" by Eggnoise, and "Not So Nice" by The Vespers.
2013-12-2823 min5 Song SetEpisode 71: Listeners' Choice Winners from the 2012 ContestEvery January on the podcast, I hold a contest for the listeners' favorite bands from the previous year. The winners get 5 Song Set t-shirts, and I play another of their tunes in a later episode. Well, here we are in that later episode, and here are five tracks by the winners of the 2012 Listeners' Choice Contest. The songs are "Is There Love In The World" by Peter Nalitch and Friends, "Dudes Don't Even Know" by Marina Orchestra, "Mulberry, feather and mosquito" by Neboslov, "Spidifunk" by Seu Bené, and "Blueberry (Loss of Blue)" by Alexander Piterskiy.
2013-12-0820 min5 Song SetEpisode 70: ChantChant - when I hear the word, I think of Gregorian chant from the Middle Ages. However, chant goes far beyond that. There is chant in a variety of religions and cultures, in ancient and modern music, at football games and in church. In this episode, you'll hear five examples of chant. I hope that you enjoy them. The songs are "Tantum ergo sacramentum" by Mignarda, "Lord of the Ganas" by Bill Pfleging, "I Fight Ganon" by I Fight Dragons, "Ride On" by Chance Chants, and "Kalibelar" recorded by Collection Petites Planètes.
2013-11-2426 min5 Song SetEpisode 69: Cumbia!In this episode, you'll hear five cumbia songs - or songs that were at least influenced by cumbia. Cumbia is a genre of dance music originally from Colombia. It has spread far and wide since then. This wonderful, energetic music is definitely worth checking out. The songs are "Bebiendo" by Cumbia Hasta El Lunes, "Cumbia" by Luz Buena, "No dueles mas!" by Kontra Golpe Noise Manifesto, "Culpa de la Luna" by Rupa and the April Fishes, and "Jenny Wilson - Wooden Chair (Makina Western Cumbia Remix)" by Makina.
2013-11-0923 min5 Song SetEpisode 68: Early MusicIn this episode, you'll hear five songs that use old instruments, musical styles, or both. This episode is dedicated to my beloved bassoon teacher, Morris Newman. The songs in this episode are "Palästinalied" by Unto Ashes, "Omorkolo" by Patrask, "Sommar" by Artificis Plateae, "Негда" by Potir, and "Track 7 from Поющая бронза" by Александр Жихарев.
2013-10-2625 min5 Song SetEpisode 67: The Musical SawIn this episode, you'll hear five songs that include a musical saw. While I've been hoping to feature more interesting instruments on the show, I'll admit that I chose this one because of all the woodworking I've been doing. The songs are "One Tree Said" by the Harmonica Pocket, "Tiny Flowers" by Kev Hopper, "Indecent Proposal" by Helen Arney, "Cruzo los dedos" by Doble Pletina, and "Come On, Sailor" by Jordan O'Jordan.
2013-10-1224 min5 Song SetEpisode 66: Five More Great SongsThis episode doesn't have a theme, just five great songs for you. The songs are "Fall Apart" by Pur:Pur, "Снег" by Olga Arefieva and Kovcheg, "Катина радость" by alhimia, "Crazy Eye" by Friend or Foe, and "Black Citadel: Sanctuary" by The National Orchestra of the United Kingdom of Goats.
2013-09-2727 min5 Song SetEpisode 65: Rich and DarkIn this episode, we're going to revisit the warm, dark sounds that captivated me during my teenage years with some much newer music. The songs are "Bastard Sønn" by Kaizers Orchestra, "Touha" by Fru Fru, "Abandon the Care" by Jellyfish Inn, "Забывая спать" by Клуб Завтрак, and "На Восток" by Sasha Ilyukevich and the Highly Skilled Migrants.
2013-09-0629 min5 Song SetEpisode 64: OpinionsPretty much everyone has opinions. Musicians are no different, and often those opinions are expressed to music. We're going to hear some of them in this episode. The songs are "Song for Bradley Manning" by David Rovics, "David Rovics is a Terrorist" by Don Franks, "If You See Something, Say Something" by Les Sans Culottes, "Media Machine" by Flying Raccoon Suit, and "Ampersand" by Kithkin.
2013-08-2325 min5 Song SetEpisode 63: Beautiful VoicesAs someone who cannot sing, I am especially impressed by a beautiful voice. This episode features five songs with voices that I really enjoy. The songs are "Qui sera le nouveau?" by Jullian, "Молитва" by Би-2, "Tomorrow" by Jeremy Messersmith, "Russia" by Ramona Falls, and "La seconde chance" by William Bascaule and Thierry Berthommier.
2013-08-0924 min5 Song SetEpisode 62: From Over The FenceSince we're smack dab in the middle of summer, in this episode you'll hear five songs that sound like you are hearing them over the fence in your backyard. They are perfect songs for sitting around the pool, even if it is just a plastic wading pool, but they aren't crystal clear, as though they are heard from a distance, drawing you in. The songs are "Turtle X-ing" by Freres Lapierre, "Nightmares" by The Hoot Hoots, "Sofi Song" by In Rooms, "Polar Bears" by Boys Climbing Ropes, and "Lower Downtown Curses" by Mike Marchant.
2013-07-2624 min5 Song SetEpisode 61: Spin and SwayIn this episode, you will hear five songs to which you can spin and sway. So make a little room around yourself so that you don't trip over anything while spinning. The songs are "Moving" by Slow Reverse, "Ej, hleďme, hleďme" by Koňaboj, "Under Streetlights" by Brooke Annibale, "Endline" by I Am Not Lefthanded, and "Heading West" by Aaron Day.
2013-07-1224 min5 Song SetEpisode 60: Beautiful and WistfulIn this episode, you'll hear five beautiful and wistful songs. The songs are "Jizda" by Michal Novinski, "Warmth" by Konstantin Zhigulin, "Iodine" by Gordon Withers, "Just Passing By" by Anne Van Schothorst, and "Let Holka Let" by Listolet.
2013-06-2823 min5 Song SetEpisode 59: Feisty FolkSometimes I play sweet music on the show, sometimes classical, sometimes very old-fashioned. Well, not in this episode. In this episode, you'll hear five very feisty folk songs. I'm going to start out with a couple of songs that are more on the folk side, followed by some Irish punk - which is also known as Paddy punk. It really is only kind of punk, but it is definitely fiestier than your standard jigs and reels. We're going to end up with some pirate punk... which is definitely feisty! A warning for those listening with little ones... there is cussin...
2013-06-1423 min5 Song SetEpisode 58: Songs to Cheer You UpSometimes, when life isn't treating you or those you love very kindly, music can cut through the darkness. So in this episode, you will hear five songs that will cheer you up. Hopefully, you will hear something that will make your day a bit brighter. The songs are "Πάρτυ στο Κρεβάτι" by Kazoo Salonika, "Good Morning!" by Dmitriy Samoylenko, "Tonelaga" by SK Simeon, "Mujer Milagrosa" by De Bruces A Mi, and "Le Long De La Route" by Zaz.
2013-05-3124 min5 Song SetEpisode 57: Cool and Interesting PercussionThis episode is made up five songs with cool percussive elements. That could be use of voice in a percussive way, interesting instruments in addition to drums as percussion, or just a really cool drum line. It took a while to find just the right songs for this episode, and I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Unissasi Laulelet" by The Dø, "Russian State Museum's Lottery" by Opa!, "Лесное Радио" by Лесное Радио, "Papier hygienique" by Grre en famille, and "The Funky Komodenu" by Blake Fleming.
2013-05-1723 min5 Song SetEpisode 56: LullabiesThis episode is five lullabies - some for children and some for adults... and all lovely to hear. The songs are "In the Land of Dreams" by Kesang Marstrand, "First Lullaby" by Eric Kuhn, "A Little Heart Like You" by Martha's Trouble, "Lullaby" by Listolet, and "Goodnight, My Love" by Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald.
2013-05-0321 min5 Song SetEpisode 55: Surf!In this episode, you will hear five songs from the surf music genre. Surf music was initally popular in the early 1960s, before the British Invasion, but it experienced a resurgence after Dick Dale's "Misirlou" appeared in "Pulp Fiction". This podcast features musicians from the US, Canada, Argentina, Spain, and Israel, all with their own takes on surf music. The songs are "Todo puede suceder" by Los Lunes, "Azam Azam" by The Orions, "Dark Surf" by Action Camp, "7/7" by Gulf of Brass, and "Dark Waves" by 4Waves.
2013-04-1920 min5 Song SetEpisode 54: A Little Dark, A Little NostalgicThis episode is made up of five songs that are a little dark, a little nostalgic. The songs are "Шаманы" by Sappy, "My děti ze stanice Bullerbyn" by Květy, "Ooh-Wee" by The Chantrelles, "Wrecking Ball" by C Vincent Plummer, and "Эвакуатор" by И Друг Мой Грузовик.
2013-04-0628 min5 Song SetEpisode 53: Folk SongsFolk is such a varied genre. It can be very traditional, very modern, a blend of styles - and it can be all these things in one song. This podcast features five folk songs that are fairly traditional for the genre, some traditional folk and some Americana. The songs are "Vaguito" by Contransporte, "Oceans" by The Natives, "Here I Go Again" by Cooper McBean and the Vested Interests, "Mary and Buddy" by Itchy Hearts, and "Bailar" by Отава Ё.
2013-03-2226 min5 Song SetEpisode 52: Music With A MessageFor International Women's Day... well, I could play songs by women, but instead I'm playing five songs with a message. Hopefully, you will find something here that speaks to you. The songs are "Waste of War" by Tomorrow, "These Wars We Fight" by Matthew Ebel, "Eat, Work and Pray" by Bek Vol Zand, "Ein Panther" by Lake Fauna, and "Corbeaux Following" by Kobo Town.
2013-03-0825 min5 Song SetEpisode 51: A Little Bit PopIn this episode, we have five songs that are a little bit pop for your listening enjoyment. The songs are "Wasteland" by Starlight Girls, "Friday Lovesick Nighttime Radio" by Zombie Girlfriend, "L'amour" by Superets, "Can You Hear It?" by The Bynars, and "Вверх! Вверх! Вверх!" by The Just.
2013-02-2322 min5 Song SetEpisode 50: Music For The NightThis episode is another "mood" episode and will feature five songs you might hear in a dark club. These songs feel like they are songs for the night time. The songs are "Milonguita" by José Hernán Cibils, "El Momento" by La Otra Trío, "Dilema" by Yahi, "Alligator Teeth" by Mother Falcon, and "Le Bon Gars" by Pic et Les Blancs de Mémoire.
2013-02-0826 min5 Song SetEpisode 49: Songs with a Soft TouchThere are times when a big, bold song doesn't fit the moment. Times when a song with a softer touch is what you want to hear. This episode has five songs for those occasions. The songs are "Queen Baby" by Vows, "Paris" by Firekites, "Section of Sky" by Goh Nakamura, "Celestial" by Rubén Lozano, and "Wie Schön" by Provinztheater.
2013-01-2621 min5 Song SetEpisode 48: Songs For Being CoolIn this episode, you'll hear five songs to be cool to. And I don't mean hipster cool. I mean classic cool. Cool like beatniks were cool. Cool in the way that bass players are cool. So, here's some cool for you. The songs are "Mulher segundo meu pai" by Anelis, "Jobb Kézzel" by DeViszont, "Is It Not True?" by The Brentford Sound, "Vincent and Mia" by Mars Water, and "Tellement un Star" by Le Hjärta.
2013-01-1123 min5 Song SetEpisode 47: Listeners' Choice Winners from the 2011 ContestAfter the 2011 5 Song Set Listeners' Choice Contest, I promised a podcast with a song by each of the winners. Well, here it is. The songs are "Hollywood Raptor" by the Doubleclicks, "Free Bird" by Marc with a C, "Cover Bombs" by the Nomadic Firs, "Action-man" by Souleye, and "Lõõtsapoiss" by Kihnu Poisid.
2013-01-0120 min5 Song SetEpisode 46: Goin' Solo... MostlyThis episode has five songs made by just a single person, sometimes with some help from their friends. While most of this music was made on a computer, the songs are everything from hip hop, dance and funk to classical and folk. The songs are "RMDTRN feat Mo" by Kijk Een Ster, "To je sevdah, baby" by SevdahBABY, "Light Leaks" by Torley, "Movement 2, Allegretto" by Tangram, and "Ojos Azules" by Cassiopeia.
2012-12-1423 min5 Song SetEpisode 45: Five Interesting Takes On The Ubiquitous Love SongLove songs - they are pretty much ubiquitous. In this episode, you'll hear five fun and interesting takes on the ubiquitous love song. The songs are "Nolan's Song" by Arcadia, "The Organ Donor's March" by Kim Boekbinder, "8 Bit Video Romance" by Shade of Red, "Delorean" by The Droids We're Looking For, and "I Bet We'll Be OK" by C Vincent Plummer.
2012-11-3023 min5 Song SetEpisode 44: Amazing Tango!In this episode, you'll five amazing songs from either the tango or milonga genres. They are packed with energy and definitely will make you want to move. The songs are "Cosa de Negros" by Andrés Drimer, "La llorona" by Trio Nocturna, "Vals Considerao" by Walton/Van Duinen, "Cabaret" by Ber Stinco, and "Canaro en Paris" by Tarjeta Roja.
2012-11-1720 min5 Song SetEpisode 43: Hurricanes and Folk MusicIn this episode, I have five folk songs for you. They are songs about love, songs about courage, and one bluesy song about drinking... and love. This episode is dedicated to my mom, who is coordinating our family's disaster response to the damage done by the hurricane. The songs in this episode are "Hurricane Winslow" by The Revivalists, "Mount Mitchell" by Wainwright Brothers, "Chesterfields" by Bek vol Zand, "Szemkel" by Cisza Jak Ta, and "Tightrope Walker" by Heather Styka.
2012-11-0222 min5 Song SetEpisode 42: Spoken WordIn this episode, you'll hear five spoken word tracks, covering life, love, the universe and everything. The musicians are from all across Europe and the United States - a nice mix of both locations and ideas. The songs are "Dance if you Believe" by Alexander Piterskiy, "Pan Bóg" by Mazzoll and Marcin Swietlicki, "Notes from a Dying Taxpayer" by Captain of the Rant vs Hair Explosion, "Respect The Brightness Of Our Souls" by 2L8, and "It's Really Inconvenient" by Tock.
2012-10-1924 min5 Song SetEpisode 41: Reggae and Beyond....Reggae didn't end with Bob Marley and the Wailers. Contemporary reggae and reggae fusion have some great sounds that combine reggae with jazz, funk, ska, pop, rock and even folk music. In this episode, you'll hear five reggae songs guaranteed to prove that there is more to the genre than just Mr. Marley. The songs are "Talk of the Town" by Marina Orchestra, "One Day" by Arcadia, "Town Crier" by Fat City Bird, "I'm Alright" by Offbeat Revolution, and "Ой на гори два дубки" by Chornobrivci.
2012-10-0624 min5 Song SetEpisode 40: Laid Back For A Lazy DayUsually, I play upbeat, energetic songs. However, sometimes you just want music that's laid back and relaxing. So, that's what I've got for you in this episode: five laid back tracks for a lazy summer day. The songs are "Beach Bum Anthem" by Akim, "Brooklyn Mermaids" by Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes, "(T)Silent Tea" by Scrabbel, "Summerland" by The Woodlands, and "Sonia's Song" by Rich LaBonte.
2012-08-1724 min5 Song SetEpisode 39: Electronica!In this episode, I have five electronica tracks for you. These days, it is hard to really single out something as electronica, as so much music is made on computers and a lot of it doesn't even remotely sound like that's where it came from. For this episode, though, I picked songs that really do sound like we would imagine songs made on a computer sound, but even that gives us everything from chiptunes and really upbeat songs to more slow, ambient ones. The songs in this episode are "Future Memories" by Escape Into, "Magnetize" by Astro Kid, "Hello World"...
2012-08-0328 min5 Song SetEpisode 38: It's Got A Good Beat....This episode features five songs that have a good beat and would be great to dance to (or at least move to). The songs are "Hitman's Lovesong" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra, "Snowfall (Flying Chivaus Version)" by Shade of Red, "Teresina" by OdjBox, "Dazzling by Design" by Summertime's End, and "The Ice Tower" by the Erik Sumo Band.
2012-07-2021 min5 Song SetEpisode 37: Funky, Bluesy MixThis episode is five songs with a funky, bluesy and definitely cool feel. The songs are "Окно" by Neboslov, "Steve's Guitar Corner" by Kid Meets Cougar, "7 days, 7 nights" by Mika Akimen, "Ruckus on Wall Street" by Jack Klatt and the Cat Swingers, and "Popcorn Nélkül" by DeViszont.
2012-07-0626 min5 Song SetEpisode 36: A Capella... MostlyThis episode has five a capella (or mostly a capella) songs for you. A capella is unaccompanied vocal music, so everything from Gregorian chant and other religious music up through barbershop quartets, modern looping "vocal only" productions and beatboxing. The a capella in this episode varies from just incredibly beautiful to fun, funky and bluesy. The songs in this episode are "Bad Day for Heroes" by Hawthorn, "פאנקי אותי" by Funkapella, "Mayokero" by Roy Kafri, "Holtenbroekblues" by De Blauwe Vingers, and "Y Deryn Du" by Rún.
2012-06-2320 min5 Song SetEpisode 35: Good Ol' Rock MusicIn this episode, we're going to spend some quality time with our old friend, rock music. Rock music has changed and branched out over the years, and we're going to follow some of those branches and enjoy the tasty fruit. We've got some ska-rock, some post- and lo-fi rock, and some hard rock. A nice tasty mix! The songs in this episode are "Get Serious" by Llama Tsunami, "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night" by Five Iron Frenzy, "Értéktelen" by [tagless], "The Hunch" by the Starlight Girls, and "Analog Man" by Cinemon.
2012-06-0824 min5 Song SetEpisode 34: Punk Rock for Everyone!!This episode features five punk rock songs for you, but don't worry - these are punk rock songs that everyone can enjoy. The songs are "Deska" by 4get Me Not, "I Rule the World" by the Moguls, "Hey Kidz/Real Love" by GroundScore, "Do You Wanna Dance?" by Snitch, and "Perdicion" by La Chapuza.
2012-05-2520 min5 Song SetEpisode 33: Early 20th Century Time MachineThis episode features a time machine journey through some popular genres of the early 20th century. Jazz, swing, old-time music and ragtime - we travel back to hear some great music from way back when that is being played by hot bands today. The songs in this episode are "Cou Cou" by Mouce Manouche, "Americana" by Ed Bailey, "Five Miles from Town" by Luke Mercier and Rolling River, "WalMarts With DriveThrough" by One Monster After Another, and "Eli Green's Cake Walk" by The Ragtime Skedaddlers.
2012-05-1121 min5 Song SetEpisode 32: Folk - From Upbeat to WistfulIn this episode, I've got five folk songs for you. The songs vary from upbeat to wistful, modern to traditional. The songs in this podcast are "Red Wonder Boots" by Kelsey Rottiers and the Rising Tide, "Azt gondoltam" by Kravaiar, "El tímido" by Damián Verdún, "W naszym niebie" by Cisza Jak Ta, and "Song About Love" by The Goodnight Fields.
2012-04-2723 min5 Song SetEpisode 31: Post-WhateverIf the "post-" genres are all about pushing the limits and breaking rules within their parent genres, then this episode is a little bit of chaos for your ears: five songs from the "post-" genres. That's a post-rock song by a band from Budapest, a post-hardcore and post-jazz song from Austria, post-hardcore from Southern California, another post-rock song that feels quite different from the first from England, and some post-electronica that was made in Costa Rica. The songs are "Volt Jobb?" by [tagless], "IV" by IXOYE, "Mission: Control" by Harris Grade, "Constants (Part 2)" by Arbor Lights, and "Freddy Liked to...
2012-04-1322 min5 Song SetEpisode 30: Dance Dance Dance!In this episode, I have five tracks of music you can totally dance to by bands from Eastern Europe and Brazil. The songs in this episode are "Ti nikad nećeš znati srce jedne žene (vs. Zdenka Kovačiček)" by SevdahBABY, "Tanečná" by Hudba z Marsu, "Amor Sustentável" by Anelis, "Digadinovo" by Seu Bené, and "Techno" by Epic Lyrical.
2012-03-3020 min5 Song SetEpisode 29: A Little Gypsy FlavorThis episode has five phenomenal songs for you that have a gypsy feel. The diversity of the bands is pretty impressive too, from Germany, Argentina, the United States, Finland, and Spain. Plus all the songs can be downloaded for free! The songs in this episode are "Labyrinth" by Nastja and the Orloves, "Die Naie Cuppe" by Segundo Mundo, "Les Triplettes de Bellville" by Mouce Manouche, "Uhkalaulu" by Väinö Grön, and "Requiem for a Fish" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.
2012-03-1622 min5 Song SetEpisode 28: Ska Ska Ska!This episode features five very upbeat, very fun ska tunes. Ska has changed a lot over the years from its beginnings in Jamaica in the late 1950s, but the changes haven't diminished the music. If anything, time has given ska bands all over the world a lot of room to find their own sound and get out their message. From four high school guys in Colorado to Cleveland Street Ska coming out of Russia, ska has a lot to offer. The songs in this episode are "A Song For The Broken" by Stacked Like Pancakes, "Model Rocket" by Hatrick Penry, "...
2012-03-0223 min5 Song SetEpisode 27: Robot LoveThis is the Valentine's Day themed podcast, but since I can't really top last year's podcast for songs about love, I thought I'd go for something a little bit different. So, do you remember in the movie "The Terminator" when Sarah Connor's answering machine says "Machines need love too"? Well, I decided to use that as the theme. With that in mind, here are five songs about robots... and their relationships with the humans who love or need them. The podcast begins with "Everybody Needs a Robot" by Matthew Ebel, followed by "Robots" by Canadian musician Dan Mangan, which has...
2012-02-1730 min5 Song SetEpisode 26: Modern Classical and Beyond!In this episode, I have five modern classical songs for you. Some of the songs are more "modern" and some are more "classical" but they are all really good. The first song in this episode is "Waltz of the Pigalle Side Streets" by Alexander Piterskiy, who wrote the podcast's theme music and cohosted episode 21. It is a swirling waltz that manages to be both complex and very easy to listen to. It is followed with the dark and chaotically fun "Drehorgel" by Sallo, a duo from Portland, Oregon. "Hiatus" by RQTN is a beautiful little piece from Paris. "Shores" by...
2012-02-0322 min5 Song SetEpisode 25: Ragtime!In this episode, you'll hear five ragtime songs ranging from traditional to modern, beautiful and moving to upbeat and silly. The songs are "Harbor Light Rag" by Goodbye Kumiko, "Levi Jackson's Rag" by Tylwyth Teg, "Training Wheel Rag" by the Asylum Street Spankers, "Libellule Rag" by Jean-Paul Bataille, and "Big Top Rag" by Julian Gaskell.
2012-01-2022 min5 Song SetEpisode 24: "Happy" New YearIn this episode, I have five happy songs to get you started out right in 2012. The songs are "Gitar" by Peter Nalitch, "Invincible" by SO3, "Love You Only" by Phat Bollard, "Abigail, Don't Be Long" by The Dimes, and "Le Rechauffement D'La Planete" by Quebec Redneck Bluegrass Project.
2012-01-0624 min5 Song SetEpisode 23: Rounding Out The Year With Five Great SongsThis episode rounds out the year with just really damn good songs, one of which is even a Christmas-y song. The songs are "The Eyes, The Beard, The Nose, The Stomach, The Lungs" by Indie Folker, "Ode To The Oligarchs" by the Long Dead Kings, "Hand Me The Crown" by The Dirty Urchins, "She's On Fire" by Something Underground, and "Emi Completely" by Summer Salt.
2011-12-1622 min5 Song SetEpisode 22: From Video Games To AstronomyIn this episode, I have five songs that cover the whole nerdy to science-themed spectruum. First, we'll hear two songs about video games, then two songs about astronomy, followed up by a song about the internet - kind of like a little survey of the different kinds of fun geek rock music out there. The songs are "Vault 101" by Kirby Krackle, "The Quick and the Blue" by The Megas, "The Ballad of Carl Sagan" by The Amoeba People, "Down on Vesta" by Andy Rivkin and his Gedankenband, and "3 Rules of the Internet" by Jonathan Mann.
2011-12-0319 min5 Song SetEpisode 21: The Russian Invasion BeginsThis episode is a collaboration with Alexander Piterskiy, a Russian musician whose name you may remember from episode 19. Most of the five songs in this episode are in Russian, but they are fantastic songs even if you don't have the slightest idea what the lyrics are saying. The songs are "Bird" by alhimia, "Not For Everyone" by the Electric Guerillas, "Nantes" by Beirut, "So Dramatic Dance" by Au7um, and "Our Tanks" by Zakhar May.
2011-11-1825 min5 Song SetEpisode 20: Occupation SongsIn this episode, we'll hear five songs related to the Occupy movement. Songs in this episode are "Speak (Nothing to Lose)" by the Los Angeles-based UByK, F_Tape with "A Fair Warning", "I'm a 99" by the Nomadic Firs, "Work Is Hard To Find At The Bottom Of America" by Adam Lempel, and "A Luta Continua!" - some truly upbeat music by the MarchFourth Marching Band.
2011-11-0423 min5 Song SetEpisode 19: The Last of the Saxophone PodcastsThis is the third and final episode in my series of podcasts dedicated to the saxophone. The songs featured in this episode are "Some Lipstick" by Anita Coats, "Back to the Start" by Disco's Out (Murder's In), "Yes, Mom, I Saxed" by Alexander Piterskiy, "Ix'mant'sikka Dub" by Malox, and "Ciudad Salvaje" by Distryto 13.
2011-10-2122 min5 Song SetEpisode 18: Modern SaxophoneIn the last episode, I had five old school jazz songs that feature the saxophone. In this episode, we'll hear five newer songs that include a saxophone, and this isn't just jazz either. The songs in this episode are "Reconcile" by Brent Thompson, "Maple Street" by Ironwood Run, "bake" by The Beats and Pieces Big Band, "Besa Sorta" by The Montalban Quintet, and "No Words" by Dan Dectis.
2011-10-0731 min5 Song SetEpisode 17: Old-School Saxophone JazzIn this episode, I have five old school jazz songs for you that feature the saxophone. The songs in this episode are "Smiles and Chuckles" by Six Brown Brothers, "Wringin' and Twistin'" by Frankie Trumbauer and Bix Beiderbecke, "I Got Rhythm" by Don Redmon and his Orchestra with Benny Morton, "Sittin' In" by Chu Berry, and "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Ike Quebec.
2011-09-2317 min5 Song SetEpisode 16: Experimental MusicIn this episode, I have five kind of off the beaten path, experimental songs for you - everything from dishwasher and movie samples to live performances and spoken word. The songs in this episode are "Get Smooth and Smash Things" by Stushido, "Lost At Sea" by Mannequin Races, "Closet Frequencies" by Rich La Bonte, "Paranormal Investigators Unite!" by Station!, and "Sputnik" by The Power Jack.
2011-09-0923 min5 Song SetEpisode 15: ThereminEpisode 15: In this episode, I have five songs for you featuring the theremin. The theremin is an early electronic musical instrument and is unique in that it is the only instrument that is played without being touched. The songs in this episode are "Monsters In Rome" by Indie Folker, "The Lemonade Kid" by The T Town Bottlestoppers, "Hippie Hippie Manic Pulse" by Looney Buns, "The Tragic Adventures of StarQuake and the WarMaster" by The Bomb Tasty Yum-Yums, and "Benthic Tentacular" by Seth G Samuel.
2011-08-2622 min5 Song SetEpisode 14: Five Great SongsEpisode 14: In this episode, I don't have a specific theme so much as five really good songs. The songs in this episode are "Merimehe surm/Sailor's Death" by Kihnu Poisid, "She Ain't Your Girl" by Tyler Fortier, "Gambling Bar Room Blues" by The Mighty Campfire Punks, "Price Check on Aisle 5 for Love" by Warner Drive, and "Been So Long" by Junkyard Groove.
2011-08-0520 min5 Song SetEpisode 13: Songs About BooksThis episode features five songs about books. Please note that the lyrics (and titles) to some songs are fairly explicit. The songs in this episode are "Books Say and I Say" by Adam Dubberly, "Librarian" by Jonathan Rundman, "George R R Martin is Not Your Bitch" by John Anealio, "Life is a Book" by Rich LaBonte, and "Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury" by Rachel Bloom.
2011-07-2320 min5 Song SetEpisode 12: More Nerd RockEpisode 12: This episode follows up episode 4 with five more awesome nerd rock songs. The songs in this episode are "Super Powered Love" by Kirby Krackle, "Geek Love at First Sight" by Schroedinger's Cathouse, "This Fantasy World (Dungeons and Dragons)" by The Doubleclicks, "Nerd Party" by The Modrats, and "Curse of the Female Paladin" by Blue Turtle Shell.
2011-07-0818 min5 Song SetEpisode 11: DixielandEpisode 11: This episode takes us from the beginning of Dixieland right up to the edge of what still fits in the genre. We get to hear some great music along the way. The songs in this episode are "Sensation Rag" by Original Dixieland Jass Band, "Uptown Lowdown" by Firecracker Jazz Band, "Yuppie Exodus From Dumbo" by Jed Davis, "Paradise Found" by Miff Mole and His Little Molars, and "Man In The Light Blue Suit" by Emersen.
2011-06-2423 min5 Song SetEpisode 10: Chiptunes!!Episode 10: For this episode, I have collected five upbeat chiptunes for you. What are chiptunes? A chiptune is synthesized music often produced with the sound chips of old computer and video game consoles, which means that a lot of the music was made on Game Boys. That's pretty cool! The songs in this episode are "General Error" by 047, "Baby Still Too Fat" by Starship Amazing, "Cheeky Girls Fast Food" by cerror, "Retrotune" by Souleye, and "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter.
2011-06-1018 min5 Song SetEpisode 9: May DayEpisode 9: In this episode, you'll hear five songs about workers and unions in honor of May Day. The songs are "Rosie The Riveter" by The Four Vagabonds, "Union Makes Us Strong" by David Rovics, "Lads of the BLF" by Roaring Jack, "Banks of Marble" by The Mighty Campfire Punks, and "Libraries" by Richard March.
2011-05-0617 min5 Song SetEpisode 8: Funk!Episode 8: In this episode, you'll hear five funky tunes for your groovin' pleasure. The songs in this episode are "4th Floor" by Max Paparella, "Everything Is Broken" by Fatback, "Come Un Romanzo" by Calibro 35, "Stroke of Midnight" by Here Come The Mummies, and "New Funk In Town" by Heather Haze.
2011-04-2218 min5 Song SetEpisode 7: Clever, Creative and FunEpisode 7: In this late April Fool's Day episode, you'll hear five songs that are clever, creative and fun, what I think makes a good April Fool's Day. The songs in this episode are "Charlie on the MTA" by The Pub Runners, "Only A Song" by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore, "Kortsiruumis/In The Pub" by Kihnu Poisid, "Carnal Carnival" by Here Come The Mummies, and "A Fine Romance" by The George Gee Swing Orchestra.
2011-04-0819 min5 Song SetEpisode 6: Banjos!Episode 6: In this episode, you'll hear five banjo-packed tracks that go from rockin' to old-timey. The songs in this episode are "Me Not The Devil" by the Alder Street All Stars, "Diamond Road" by Banjo Van, "Me and Old John Barleycorn" by The Low Tide Drifters, "Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye" by Old Sledge, and "Cripple Creek" by Bremen Town.
2011-03-2517 min5 Song SetEpisode 5: St. Patrick's DayEpisode 5: In this episode, you'll hear five celtic or celtic punk songs just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The songs in this episode are "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate" by The Pubcrawlers, "Come Out Ye Black and Tans" by Paddy Goes To Holyhead, "One Legged Man" by Toad In The Hole, "Is This Bar Open Til Tomorrow" by The Mahones, and "The Fair Maid" by Ennis Clare.
2011-03-1120 min5 Song SetEpisode 4: Nerd Rock!Episode 4: In this episode, you'll hear five nerd rock songs about everything from video game characters to tiny, limbless fish-like animals. The songs in this episode are "Take It From Me" by Kirby Krackle, "Welcome to the Breakdown" by I Fight Dragons, "Cougar at the Con" by Norm Sherman, "Nerdy Girls" by Marc with a C, and "It's A Long Way To Amphioxus" by Sam Hinton.
2011-02-2518 min5 Song SetEpisode 3: Songs of LoveEpisode 3: In this episode, you'll hear five songs about love, just in time for Valentine's Day. The songs are "Pounds of Soul" by Betty Bibbs, "Mambo Like a Madman" by The Right Bastards, "Mario Kart Love Song" by Sam Hart, "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Louis Armstrong, and "Spancil Hill" by Toad In The Hole.
2011-02-1117 min5 Song SetEpisode 2: The Unfortunate Rake CycleIn this episode, you'll hear five songs all related to the 18th century English folk song "The Unfortunate Rake". "The Unfortunate Rake" is about a sailor who spends his money on prostitutes and then dies of a venereal disease. Doesn't ring a bell? You'll be surprised to find out how many well-known songs use the same theme, lyrics or melody. The songs in this episode are "Pills of White Mercury" by Ennis Clare, "Streets of Laredo" by Grannie Jans, "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway, "Spanish Ladies" by Musical Blades, and "Green Fields of France" by...
2011-01-2821 min5 Song SetEpisode 1: Cab Calloway Is Awesome!This episode is entirely devoted to Cab Calloway and his fabulous, fun music. All the music from this episode is freely available from the Internet Archive's 78RPM and Cylinder Recording's page. Songs in this episode are "Minnie the Moocher", which was performed in the movie "The Blues Brothers", "You Ain't Done a Doggone Thing", "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" fom 1931, "Everybody Eats When They Come To My House", and "The Jumpin' Jive", which Cab Calloway performed with the two headed monster on Sesame Street in 1981. Cab Calloway - awesome!
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