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Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi.Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 11) Phil Manzanera/801 - Listen Now / Guitarissimo 75-82 (1986)2) Piero Piccioni - Traffic Boom / Tutto A Posto E Niente In Ordine (1974)3) Grandaddy - Junkpile / The Inner Flame: A Tribute to Rainer Ptacek (2012)4) Paul Brett - Clocks / Clocks (1974)5) Snowy White and the White Flames - There Are Ghosts Walking / Little Wing (2006)6) John Carpenter - Skeleton / Lost Themes III: Alive Afte...2025-06-111h 53
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeCottonwood, cedar, water and sky - roots and branches provide the connections on this edition of Transmusic Airwaves… unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi.Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 11) Claudia Schmidt - Wings Of Wonder / Wings Of Wonder (2000)2) Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc. - Baila Chibiquiban / Ritual (1971)3) Punch Brothers - Movement And Location / Who's Feeling Young Now? (2012)4) Alain Markusfeld - L’Enrouleur De Galaxies / Platock (1978)5) Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - On the Wing...2025-05-281h 33
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi.Credit to listener and silent contributor John Wasylko for assembling today’s show - over a third is new music from 2025 - Thank you John!Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 1 (John Wasylko Mix)1.) Bevis Frond – God's Gift / Focus on Nature (2024)2.) Swami John Reis – Basement Envy / Time To Let You Down (2025)3.) Amboy Dukes – Journey to the Center of the Mind / (Title Cut) (1968)4.) Motorpsycho...2025-05-212h 04
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents Nektar Music And Interview 2025Transmusic Airwaves caught up with Nektar when they played at Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom April 17th, 2025. We continued with our conversation from last year and talk about their plans for a follow-up to Mission To Mars and upcoming show(s) in Italy later this summer. Enjoy our interview by John Wasylko and Jeff Wootton as we speak with Mo Moore, Ryche Chlanda, Maryann Castello and Jay Dittamo (Kendall Scott couldn’t make the interview). Nektar music heard on this program:Long Lost Sunday / Mission To Mars (2024)I’ll Let You In / Mission T...2025-05-142h 21
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves – rain or shine it's unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi.Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.com Play! Apple Podcasts, search for Transmusic AirwavesSet 11) The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Rainy Day, Dream Away / Electric Ladyland (1968)2) Altin Gu¨n - Rakiya Su Katamam / Ask (2023)3) Miles Davis/Nas - Freedom Jazz Dance (Evolution of the Groove) [Mix] / Evolution of t...2025-05-071h 38
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents Pere Ubu's David Thomas Interview Plus M4Y CommerationTransmusic Airwaves notes the passing of Pere Ubu founder David Thomas last week, with a special interview recorded July 14th 1979. Conducted by Mark Janosek and produced by Carl Palmer for WKSU FM’s Industrial Wasteland and first broadcast September 19, 1979. Following the interview we offer a very rare live-in-the-studio performance of Pere Ubu at WKSU March 27, 1979. We end the show today with a May 4th commemoration set.WKSU’s Industrial Wasteland Presents David Thomas, first broadcast 9-19-1979.WKSU’s Fresh Air Presents Pere Ubu, live in the WKSU studios, 1979, recorded by Peter Pet...2025-04-301h 56
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeToday on Transmusic Airwaves we offer two sets mixed by host John Wasylko a few years ago but for one reason or another didn’t get released as a proper show.(John Wasylko Mix) “Lost Set 11-2023”Jesse Colin Young – Ridgetop / Song For Juli (1973)Guided by Voices - The Race is On - The King is Dead / Nowhere To Go But Up (2023)David Holmes - Necessary Genius (Featuring Raven Violet) / Blind on a Galloping Horse (2023)Steeleye Span - Cam Ye O'er Frae France / Parcel of Rogues (2009 Remaster)Cake Lik...2025-04-232h 15
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves: Earth DayTransmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi. This show celebrates Spring and the spirit of heaven here on planet Earth.Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries (Source: Wikipedia).Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 11) Rush - Xanadu / A Fare...2025-04-161h 51
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves would like to thank all our new followers and established followers for making us #1 on Podomatic yet again! Today’s show explores some just released tracks and one to be released next month. Join us for the next couple hours, then let us know how we did! Set #1 (Jeff Wootton Mix)Hoelderlin – Angel / 8 (2007)Suzanne Vega – Speaker’s Corner / (single, 2025)Bruce Cockburn – Silver Wheels / In The Falling Dark (1976)Solstice – Earthsong / Live At Winters End Festival (2024)Grice – Polarchoral /Polarchoral (2024)Niights – Statelines / (single 2025, courtesy Jenna Fournier)...2025-04-091h 45
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeHow’s the weather in your town? Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi.Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 11) Ken Nordine - Classical Weather / Word Jazz #652) Brooklyn Rider - Suite from Bent for String Quartet - 1997 Movement I / Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass (2011)3) Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet - We Head Out / Landfall (2018)4) Frank Zappa - What's New in Baltimore? / Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention (1985)5) Johnny "Guitar...2025-04-021h 48Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Fresh Air Special #8Transmusic Airwaves presents our 8th WKSU Fresh Air Special from the Fresh Air Archives. For this show we offer something a little different and start off with an off-shoot program of Fresh Air we called The Industrial Wasteland, which was an interview show. Recorded 7-31-1979 at the Cleveland Agora, and first broadcast 11-21-1979 this is an interview with keyboard artist Dave Stewart. Following that, we bring you the first two hours of Fresh Air from November 3rd, 1979 hosted by Jeff Esworthy. Let us know if you would like to hear more from The Industrial Wasteland. Few recordings of th...2025-03-192h 44
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeReverse forward! It’s Transmusic Airwaves - unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi.Thank you for staying connected.Yaki Da!Set 11) The Herbaliser - Something Wicked / Something Wicked This Way Comes (2002)2) Beck - Strange Apparition / The Information (2006)3) Mdou Moctar - Asdikte Akal / Afrique Victime (2021)4) Brian Eno - Wire Shock / Nerve Net (1992)5) Lou Reed - The Room / New York: W-I-P - Singles - Encore (2020)6) Dungen - Lejonet & Kulan / Ta Det Lugnt (2004)7) Combustible Edison - Impact / I...2025-03-121h 30
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeJoin hosts Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette for another interesting music mix on today’s Transmusic Airwaves! Graphic image Courtesy: Rick KirkSET#01 Carl Palmer/Chalupa Roulette MixNasty Nigel And The Puggles – Wish I Was A Beatnik / What Nasty Nigel Did Next (2022)The Gentle People – Relaxation Central / Sound Tracks For Living (1996)Forest Swords - Crow / DJ Kicks (2018)Cujo vs Two Fingers - Babou The Dog / Nomark Selects (2023)Jack Stauber - Two Time / Jack Stauber (2018)The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five / Time Out (1959)2025-03-051h 14
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves has two sets lined up mixed by John Wasylko…the second set is all 2025 releases or re-releases.Set #1 (John Wasylko Mix)1.) Mitch Easter – Time Warping / Dynamico (2007)2.) Guess Who – Musicione / #10 (2003 remaster)3.) London Music Works – Theme From Jonny Quest / 1964 in Film & Music (2014)4.) Golems Of The Red Planet – Ziphim / (single, Bandcamp 2024)5.) XTC – Love On A Farmboy's Wages / Mummer (2001 remaster)6.) Dave McMurray (Don Was musician) – Freedom Ain't Free / Music is Life (2025)7.) Edvard Graham Lewis (from Wire) – Diamond Shell / Alreet (2025)8.) Kim Deal – Crystal Breath / Nobody Loves You M...2025-02-262h 01
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves highlights in today’s first set, artists appearing in Northeast Ohio in the next few months. The second set has some social-centered themes along with a few more artists appearing soon…see the list below and support local music! (John Wasylko selects/ Jeff Wootton mix)* Al Di Meola – Testament 24 / Twentyfour (2024)* Love – Alone Again 4 / Forever Changes (1967)* Herb Alpert – Casino Royale / The Very Best Of (1991)* Dave Swanson’s Mystery Airship – Here Comes the Moon / Dave Swanson’s Mystery Airship (2024)* Steve Wilson – Beautiful Scarecrow / Harmony Codex (2023)* Chris Cuda – Ti Amo...2025-02-191h 59
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeWelcome to unconventional freeform Radio! We have 2 sets for today’s Transmusic Airwaves show mixed by Mark Orlandi, one Jazzy and the second classic Prog. We’re noting the passing of Soft Machine keyboardist Mike Ratledge at the end of today’s show.Mark Orlandi Mix Set 11) Prince – From The Lotus... / Lotusflow3r (2009)2) Robert Miles/Trilok Gurtu – Loom / Miles_Gurtu (2004)3) Meshell Ndegeocello – Clear Water / The Omnichord Real Book (2023)4) Gary Burton – Double Guatemala / Six Pack (1992)5) Pat Metheny – Improvisation #1 / The Orchestrion Project (2013)6) Alpacas Collective – Gunkal / Big Words (2023)7) A.C. Newman – M...2025-02-121h 50
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeJoin Transmusic Airwaves for another interesting mix of music to take you on a journey. John Wasylko is your guide through this week’s mix… (John Wasylko Mix) Set #1: 1.) The Young Rascals – Find Somebody / Groovin' (1967) 2.) Dave Swanson's Mystery Airship – The Wars That Never End / Dave Swanson's Mystery Airship (2024) 3.) Crack The Sky – White Music / White Music (1980) 4.) XTC – You and the Clouds Will Still Be Beautiful / Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2, 2000) 5.) Spanky & Our Gang – Without Rhyme or Reason / Anything You Choose (1969) 6.) Jamey Haddad w/Billy Drewes, Roberto Occhipi...2025-01-292h 12
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Best of 2024 Part 2Transmusic Airwaves is back with Part 2 of the Best of 2024 releases. (Jeff Wootton Mix)(Open) Strawberry Alarm Clock – Incense & Peppermints / 2024 True Stereo Remix (Digitally Extracted Stereo) From Original 1967 Mono2) Nicola Lori – A Night in Istanbul / Urban Vision (2024)3) Still Corners – The Dream / Dream Talk (2024)4) Mile Marker Zero – Coming of Age / Coming of Age (2024)5) Izz – Sometimes Sublime / Collapse the Wave (2024)6) Nektar – One Day Hi One Day Lo / Mission To Mars (2024 Pre-Release Mix)7) Smashing Pumpkins – Goeth The Fall / Aghori Mhori Mei (2024)8) Kopilott – Gorgona / II (2024...2025-01-081h 41
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Best of 2024 Part 1Transmusic Airwaves Celebrates the 2025 New Year with our salute to the best of 2024…part 1! Set #1 (Mark Orlandi Mix)Jane Weaver – Perfect Storm / Love In Constant Spectacle (2024)Fat White Family – John Lennon / Forgiveness Is Yours (2024)Ghost Funk Orchestra – To The Moon! / A Trip To The Moon (2024)The Smile – Read The Room / Wall Of Eyes (2024)Broadcast – Petal Alphabet / Spell Blanket: Collected Demos 2006 - 2009 (2024)God Is An Astronaut – Heart Of Roots / Embers (2024)Beth Gibbons – Tell Me Who You Are Today / Lives Outgrown (2024)Arooj Aftab Feat...2025-01-011h 55
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Christmas Roast 2024 Transmusic Airwaves presents a fractured Christmas roast for 2024. With warm wishes to all our Transmusic listeners for a very Merry Christmas! For this show, the laughs on you…so bad…it’s good? Warning, there will be a few explicit moments…all in fun you understand… #1Portsmouth Sinfonia – “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy” / Plays the Popular ClassicsBob Rivers & Twisted Radio – Didn’t I Get This Last Year? / I Am Santa ClausRedd Kross – Super Sunny ChristmasRandy Bachman – Takin’ Care Of Christmas (mix with)Dan Orr Project – Takin’ Care...2024-12-251h 49
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative Elevating Transmusic Airwaves to a new low…here comes another unusual show with a look at orchestral works and treatments. Expect many twists and detours into Pop music as we explore subtle to full-blown orchestra arrangements. Perhaps as a Transmusic Airwaves listener you will hear some of these more familiar tracks from a different musical perspective. Or maybe we are just indulging in some personal guilty pleasures here…or going off the rails? You’ll be the judge (we’re expecting complaints)! Host John Wasylko challenged me to match his first set of orchestral selec...2024-11-272h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves: 13th Annual Halloween SpecialWelcome the Return of the Son of Trans(ylvania)music Air-graves… its rotting remains are still dripping, unconventional, free and formless, dismembered Halloween radio. For this year’s lucky 13th annual séance we’ll be conjuring up the ghosts and ghouls of Halloweens past. Step into the crypt and take in a little Flesh Air! Happy Hauntings! In memory of Uncle TommyContact: TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownload: TransmusicAirwaves.podomatic.comEnjoy more Transmusic Airwaves Halloween Spectaculars:202320222021Set 12024-10-232h 08
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeToday, join Carl Deaver as he hosts Transmusic Airwaves with a revisit for an unfinished set, a quick spotlight on Gilli Smyth, and a lot more. Thanks for listening! Set 1 (Solar Eclipse)The Sun And The Moon / 50 Best Children’s Stories (2009)Tom Waits - I’ll Shoot The Moon / The Black Rider (1993)David Byrne - Burnt By The Sun / Feelings (1997)Pere Ubu - Moon, I’m Coming Home / Why I Hate Women remix (2006)TV On The Radio - Staring At The Sun / Young Liars (2003)Poor M...2024-09-111h 45
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative Collaboration Transmusic Airwaves takes a detour from the usual and presents sets created (blindly) by all the hosts here for fun. For this show, each Transmusic host was provided a track from the previous host in the chain to follow with their selection. None of us knew how it would turn out until the end! Please note, there are some explicit lyrics in this show so keep that in mind. If you want to stay surprised (like the hosts here are…they are hearing this mix for the first time too), don’t review the playlist until you have hear...2024-08-211h 49
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents Ken NordineTransmusic Airwaves presents our Ken Nordine Special! In 2018 Carl Palmer and Bryan Chandler joined Ken Nordine in his Chicago home for what was to become Ken’s last interview. This program was Emmy nominated and had a 3-year run on PBS. Transmusic founder Paul Ciminero, also interviewed Ken in 1981 for the WKSU Fresh Air program. We have combined the two interviews interspersed with a good helping of his Word Jazz, and an introduction by artist Laurie Anderson. Enjoy hearing Transmusic Airwaves encounters with Ken Nordine, produced by Carl Palmer. Set#01PBS Emmy Nominated Ken Nord...2024-08-141h 15
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Fresh Air Special #3Transmusic Airwaves presents WKSU-FM’s Fresh Air special #3. As listeners to Transmusic Airwaves have heard before, many of us here started our music experience from listening to Fresh Air on WKSU between 1971 and 1981. This is not the interview program from NPR, but a freeform music program offered after midnight on WKSU. This is a 2 hour fragment (2am to 4am) from the original 6-hour broadcast of January 21, 1978 hosted by Evelyn St. Clair. This is all that we have of this show, captured by a listener who shared the recording for inclusion to the Fresh Air Archives. See below for more informa...2024-07-172h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents Nektar Transmusic Airwaves presents music and interview with Nektar. We visited with “Mo” Moore (bass), Ryche Chlanda (guitar) and Maryann Castello (vocals & support!) when Nektar played at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, June 9th 2024. With great thanks to Nektar for allowing Transmusic Airwaves to present this pre-release mix of their up-coming album, Mission To Mars, set for release in August 2024 on this show! We have featured the new album tracks out of sequence here for flow, but have notated the proper order in these notes. Thanks Nektar! Have a great tour! Discover more of Nektar: http...2024-06-192h 12
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Fresh Air Special #1 Today on Transmusic Airwaves, we jump into the wayback machine and begin a semi-regular feature focused on the Fresh Air Archives. The Archives are a project begun in 1998 to preserve and document a Progressive music program broadcast on WKSU-FM between 1971 and 1981. Paul used to talk about the program often as it was his first introduction to radio, and many of us here at Transmusic Airwaves had the same. The Archives began as a simple preservation project for a few treasured off-air tapes but has since grown to hundreds of hours, all derived from tapes...2024-05-151h 41
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Jeff Wootton. This episode features the Best Of 2023 (Part 2) – new music releases from this past year. Sorry, I had to fix the original post! The sets were out of order! Enjoy ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.com Thanks for listening!Set 11) Ben Folds - Winslow Gardens / What Matters Most (2023)2) PLANK - Three Seascapes / Future of the Sea (2023)3) Marty St...2024-01-031h 53
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative Transmusic Airwaves, its unconventional free form radio. Today’s show presents a revisit of women artists in the first set. A month or so back host John Wasylko put together a set of music featuring women as lead vocalists or leading their respective groups. Little did he know what a storm he set in motion! It wasn’t long before Transmusic listener and musician friend, Harvey Gold alerted us that his Facebook had lit up a lively discussion concerning those musicians woefully left out of John’s mix (it wasn’t intended to be an exhaustive list of every femal...2023-12-132h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative On this edition of Transmusic Airwaves, I host a couple of mixes that feature more new music with old classics, a nod to the now just past Labor Day and turning to the autumn season. As always, some odd music turns within a seamless flow, will get you through. (Jeff Wootton Mix) Set #1 1.) Can – Moonshake / Anthology (Remastered Edition, 2007)2.) Golems of the Red Planet - Re'cha / (single, Bandcamp.com 2023)3.) Robert Calvert – Ejection / Captain Lockheed And The Starfighters (1974)4.) Le Orme – Ad Gloriam / Ad Gloriam (1969)5.) Laika...2023-10-182h 07
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeAnother pair of mixes from John Wasylko are featured on this edition of Transmusic Airwaves.(John Wasylko Mix) Set# 11.) Martin Newell - We'll Build A House / The Greatest Living Englishman (1993) 2.) Sarabeth Tucek (SBT) - 13th Street #2 / SBT (2023) 3.) Kristen Hersch - Ms Haha / Clear Pond Road (2023) 4.) Laurie Anderson - Dark Time In The Revolution / Homeland (2010) 5.) Kevin Ayers - Song For Insane Times / Joy of a Toy (1969) 6.) Loraine James - I DM U / Gentle Confrontation (2023) 7.) Corinne Bailey Rae - Before The Throne...2023-09-271h 59
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves - Perseids Meteor ShowerWelcome to another edition of Transmusic Airwaves: It’s unconventional free-form radio. Inspiring music to watch the stars fall…Settle in for a night of star gazing with Transmusic Airwaves! Expect to hear familiar and some unknown music to explore the heavens by.Enjoy the Perseid meteor shower, active between July 17 to August 24, with a peak around August 13th and Transmusic Airwaves anytime, anywhere! ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.com Thanks for listening! 2023-08-093h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative Welcome to another edition of Transmusic Airwaves. It’s unconventional free-form radio. I’m your guest host, Jeff Wootton. Not enough stress in your life? Or just looking to soothe your soul with some disruptive disturbance…on this episode of Transmusic Airwaves we’ll explore some “Difficult Music”, some unintentional, and some just strange enough to walk you safely just a little past the edge…oops. Like music for the night, this show may best be heard in a darkened room drenched by candle light. But it’s not all dark in here! You might just find your...2023-06-212h 26
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves - Tribute: Kent State May 4 CommemorationSimilar to the "Space Sets" tribute show, this collection of Transmusic Airwaves sets provides for an arrangement of another echo in its founder, Paul Ciminero.Paul’s age, northeast Ohio roots, and college experience at Kent State University connected him closely with the events of May 4, 1970. He commemorated May 4 five times over his ten years as host of Transmusic Airwaves.These sets originate from four different shows and have been stitched together to sequence correctly. The resulting patchwork sounds cohesive, as though it was meant to be this way.To...2023-05-012h 50
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative: Welcome Carl!Transmusic Airwaves…it’s unconventional free-form radio.I have a request. No wait – how about an entire show?Welcome Carl Deaver to Transmusic Airwaves – all four sets selected by Carl!ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.comThanks for listening! Set 1 - Carl Deaver MixPatti Smith - Smells Like Teen Spirit / Twelve (2007)17 Hippies - Tick Tack / Heimlich (2007)Beirut - Nantes / The Flying Club Cup (200...2023-04-121h 57
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative: Only In OhioTransmusic Airwaves…it’s unconventional free-form radio.The spotlight series on Ohio artists continues... Only In OhioThis show includes sets from two different Transmusic Airwaves guest hosts - John Wasylko and Mark OrlandiSets 1 & 3 feature artists from north/northeast OhioSet 2 features Ohio JazzEnjoyContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.comThanks for listening!Set 1: North x Northeast - Mark Orlandi mix 01.) Alex Bevan – Rainbow / Springboard (1976, Clevela...2023-04-052h 44
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves: Hello OhioTransmusic Airwaves…it’s unconventional free-form radio.Continuing the recent series covering music from Ohio… here we go again!This show includes sets from two different Transmusic Airwaves guest hosts - Bill Camarata & Mark OrlandiGreetings and welcome – Hello Ohio!ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.comThanks for listening! Set 1: South x Southwest - Mark Orlandi mix01.) The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio / High Violet (20...2023-03-291h 58
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Tribute: My Ohio RootsTransmusic Airwaves…it's unconventional free-form radio.There's something about Ohio…Paul Ciminero, founder of Transmusic Airwaves, born and raised in northeast Ohio, loved to tell stories - especially when it involved Ohio music. In 2012 Paul broadcast a two-part show titled "My Ohio Roots", a look back at some of his musical influences from Cleveland and northeast Ohio's alternative music scene.This tribute show/re-broadcast pulls both sets together to sound like one cohesive show (mostly). Thank you Paul!Contact - TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.com2023-03-221h 45
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves: Made In OhioTransmusic Airwaves…it’s unconventional free-form radio.This edition begins a series - we travel to the Buckeye State in search of all things harmonious with Ohio roots - music by Ohioans.Mark Orlandi guest hosts this show, comprised of sets developed by several Transmusic Airwaves guest hosts. Hang On Sloopy! ContactTransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownloadTransmusicairwaves.podomatic.comThanks for listening! Set #1 - John Wasylko Mix01.) Kristoffer Carter ‐ Over That Now / S...2023-03-152h 47
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative: Transits Transmusic Airwaves is known for interesting turns and twists through many music styles. After all, isn’t that what the nature of Freeform is? You are here to find something interesting and different, following a guided path to make sure you don’t get stuck along the way. Bill Camarata hosts this episode of Transmusic on an adventure that will have you gliding through Muddy Waters, The Beastie Boys and Ralph Towner. Let’s hear how we get through it! (Bill Camarata Mix) SET #1 1.) Mr. Bungle - Everyone I Went...2023-02-171h 33
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeWelcome to Transmusic Airwaves – as Paul used to say… it's unconventional freeform radio.I'm your guest host - Mark OrlandiLoads of good energy happening here thanks to the collaborative effort - six weeks into 2023 and we have 11 new shows form six different contributors. No doubt Paul is smiling - we hope you are too.Remember - you can reach us at TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comDownload this one and other Transmusic programs by visiting Transmusic Airwaves.podomatic.com Thanks for listening!Set 1...2023-02-1304 min
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Collaborative from 3 friends Today on Transmusic Airwaves we have music selections from John Wasylko and Jim Aman. John was a host of WKSU FM’s Fresh Air program. Jim Aman was a college roommate of Paul’s and along with Paul, a member of Kent State University’s All Campus Programming Board. As such, Jim was responsible for bringing a lot of live music from some great musicians to Kent State. Through Paul’s infectious needling, WKSU enjoyed co-sponsorship with the ACPB of concerts by Peter Hammill, Brand X, Gong, Francisco’s Cosmic Beam Experience, and many many more. In the photo above...2023-02-092h 23
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Collaborative presents 3 from a perfect pair Transmusic Collaborative Presents: 3 sets from a perfect pair Noting the recent passing of David Crosby, Jeff Beck and Tom Verlaine, Transmusic continues with another episode of unconventional Free-form programming. Make contact with the Collaborative at: TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.com Thanks for listening! (John Wasylko Mix) Set 1: 1.) Last Poets - Mean Machine / This Is Madness (1971)2.) Drywall - Somewhere in the Dark / Barbecue in Babylon (2005)3.) Bill Nelson - The Crystal Escalator i...2023-02-012h 28
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Collaborative presents Fresh Air host Evan Smith with Reflections of PaulI had just seen Paul earlier in the year. The news of his sudden passing gave all of us who knew him pause. I’m Evan Smith, and I am honored to guest host this edition of Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative. It is difficult to put a definition of what this collaboration is on paper. We try to have some guideposts artistically, but I feel it is really emotions and senses, many of which are unexplainable. The verse that spurs a memory, or the chord progression the raises the tiny hairs on the back of your nec...2023-01-251h 11
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves Collaborative is unconventional free-form programming with music sets that seamlessly stretch styles and boundaries – the emphasis is flow.This show is presented by Mark Orlandi and boasts loads of releases from the last year, complemented by some familiar and unfamiliar names.The set-lists are posted and the shows can be downloaded at Podomatic.com – search for Transmusic AirwavesEmail us: TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.com Thanks For Listening!Set 1Beabadoobee - Beatopia Cultsong, Beatopia (2022)Bet...2023-01-231h 42
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeThe Transmusic Collaborative continues your exploration of unconventional free-form programming with music sets offered by Bill Camarata, John Wasylko and Jeff Wootton. Loosely centered around “Progressive music” a seamless flow is emphasized along with the desire to explore multiple music genres and lesser known artists. Might as well jump in and find out what Transmusic Airwaves is all about! As always, you can contact us at TransmusicAirwaves@gmail.comThanks For Listening! Set #1 (Bill Camarata Mix)1.) Mike Keneally – Mercury In Second Grade / THE THING THAT...2023-01-182h 13
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves CollaborativeTransmusic Airwaves was founded in 2012 by Paul Ciminero, and he hosted it until his passing at the end of 2022. I’m Mark Orlandi, guest hosting this one hour episode. I first heard Paul on WKSU's Fresh Air program in the 1970's and had the good fortune of befriending him many years later. Some of us fortunate enough to be part of Paul's circle are now contributing and collaborating. And forward we go... We have rebranded it a "Collaborative" hoping to attract other like-minded programmers to continue the Trans...2023-01-161h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves - Paul Tribute (RIP): Space SetsTRIBUTE TO PAUL CIMINERO: RIPTo infinity, and beyond… This collection of Transmusic Airwaves sets provides an arrangement of a particular echo in its founder, Paul Ciminero. Whether this is one small step for man, or one giant leap for mankind is left to your interstellar imagination! These sets originate from six different shows and have been stitched together with each set positioned where it occurred originally. The resulting patchwork sounds cohesive, as though it was always meant to be this way. Each set boasts a uni...2023-01-163h 27
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves - Paul Tribute (RIP): Seamless PatchworkTRIBUTE TO PAUL CIMINERO: RIPPaul Ciminero grew up in Niles, OH, graduated from Kent State University (where he also contributed as a DJ on WKSU’s late night Fresh Air program in the late 1970's), retired from Merryvale Vineyards, and enjoyed his retirement re-visiting his radio roots and love of music via his weekly unconventional free-form music podcast “Transmusic Airwaves” where he loved the challenge of assembling music from many different genres into a cohesive flow and musical journey. Assembled from various Transmusic Airwaves shows, this tribute to Paul includes a few surprise...2023-01-163h 00
Transmusic AirwavesA Tribute to Paul Ciminero, Founder of Transmusic Airwaves!On today's episode I must admit it was a rough ride getting here. Tragically, I was notified that my longtime friend, Paul Ciminero passed away suddenly while working on the new year's Podomatic broadcast. My name is Jeff Wootton, guest hosting this 2 hour tribute of sorts to Paul. I first met Paul in the spring of 1976 when he came to WKSU to work as a student to host Fresh Air, our free-form progressive format at the time. Paul was a music nut, as we all were and while worked at the station we were in a constant search of new...2023-01-111h 55
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #487) - 11th Annual Halloween Special - October 30, 2022 with Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastIt’s a HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL weekend on this year’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES and I’ve got two Halloween shows from the ‘vault’ (from 2013 and 2014) already available for your listening pleasure so now all that remains is TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES 11th Annual Halloween Special (Episode #487).It’s arrived! IT’S Arrived! IT’S ARRIVED! (just like Dr. Frankenstein exclaimed when the monster stirred from the table...although come to think of it, 'ALIVE' was the term he used). Now go to your favorite listening device and press those dirty nubby little fingers on PLAY… and start listening!Today’s show...2022-10-302h 15
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: (from the Vault) The 2014 Halloween Special on KUSF-In-Exile October 31, 2014 - Republished October 29, 2022 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastIt's DAY #2 of the TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR WEEKEND!Transmusic Airwaves Presents (From The Vault) The 2014 Halloween Special (Episode #89) which aired on October 31, 2014 over SFCR/KUSF-In-Exile. Below is the program notes and complete playlist!Ladies and Gentlemen!! Step Right Up! Step Right Up!Presenting TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#89) – The HALLOWEEN SPECIAL – 3rd Edition Featuring: (in the Center Ring):Three Hours of Spooky Music mixed with motion picture and television dialogue and a LETHAL dose of humor.You’ll Hear:Songs about creepy neighbors, witches and witch doctors, dungeons an...2022-10-293h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: (from the Vault) The 2013 Halloween Special on KUSF-In-Exile October 25, 2013 - Republished October 28, 2022 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastTransmusic Airwaves Presents (From The Vault) The 2013 Halloween Special (Episode #36) which aired on October 25, 2013 over SFCR/KUSF-In-Exile. Below is the program notes and complete playlist!It’s that time of year again dear FIENDS....er...I mean Friends. Time to grab the shovel, a rusty pick axe from the shed, mama’s favorite carving knife, 30 feet of bailing wire, a roll of duck tape, and lubricate the chain saw for some fall “trimmings.” Now invite over that bothersome family member; you know, the one that’s always nagging you about “this and that,” and sit back and enj...2022-10-283h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents (From The Archives) Transmusic Airwaves (Episode #3) "Character Study' - KEVIN AYERS - Originally Broadcast On March 8, 2013 on SFCR - - July 26, 2022 Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastOn this extra special 'rewind' edition of Transmusic Airwaves I'm extracting from my archives the long hidden very first 'Character Study,' that of legendary artist Kevin Ayers, which debuted on Episode #3 on March 8, 2013, three weeks after his passing. Now after nearly a decade, it is available once again for your enjoyment. Below is the synopsis and playlist from this program. Enjoy!Today on the 3rd installment of Transmusic Airwaves and I’ll be DEBUTING a new segment within the show called “Character Study,” a monthly feature that devotes two hours to an artist or band that has made...2022-07-263h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents (From the Archives) - Transmusic Airwaves (Episode#174) 4th Anniversary Special - Originally Broadcast On July 29, 2016 on KUSF-In-Exile - July 19 2022 Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastA Special 'Tuesday Rewind' from the Archives is today's selection for July 19, 2022 as I am releasing my '4th Anniversary Show' of Transmusic Airwaves (Episode #174) from July 29, 2016. Here's the details:Boy oh boy, I’ve been at it so long now that I’ve almost let an important anniversary date slip by that commemorates my return to radio. In the case of today’s program, TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#174), I nearly forgot that this show marks the start of my fourth year at SFCR/KUSF-in-Exile. That realization came about midway through today’s program and as a result, I’ve decided...2022-07-193h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: A Special Rewind! Episode #166 - Originally Broadcast on June 3, 2016 Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastHere is a special rewind from my radio archives of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #166) from June 3, 2016 literally one month following my move from Chicago to Akron, Ohio in 2016. The synopsis for this program is detailed below! Enjoy!It’s crazy how I’ve adapted to my new surroundings and used it for inspiration on the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#166). A new garden and my attending the opening of Mark Mothersbaugh’s“Myopia” multimedia exhibit at the Akron Art Museum this past weekend helped in the creativeprocess.So what’s in store as a result you ask? Devo...2022-06-073h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: Transmusic Airwaves (Episode #1) with DJ Paul Ciminero 02/22/2013 06:00AM to 09:00AMAs I approach the 450th episode of Transmusic Airwaves to begin airing this Friday At 9 am, I thought it would be kind of fun to look back at my very first program under that name which aired after 43 previous episodes under two other program names way back on February 22, 2013. Here are the shows program notes and the playlist from this recently unearthed archive gem. Enjoy!WHAT?? NOT AGAIN! Yes, dear friends, listeners, and occasional musicophiles, I’ve finally (I promise) come up with a name (TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES) and concept that I can proudly submit for your liste...2022-01-123h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: A Special Rebroadcast of the Halloween Special #4 (Episode #141) from October 29, 2015 with Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastTransmusic Airwaves Presents: The 4th Annual Halloween Special originally broadcast on October30, 2015 over SFCR, San Francisco Community Radio, KUSF-In-Exile. Here The brief synopsis, and complete playlist for this program listed below. Death, Voodoo, Lucifer, and your “ex”...Those subjects can mean only one thing, IT’S HALLOWEEN!!! Welcome to the TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES’ 4th Annual “Halloween Special” featuring three hours of music covering those and other spooky topics. Pull up a chair or cower under a table while listening to selections from John Carpenter, Dead Can Dance, Lou Reed, The Residents, Oingo Boingo, Lemony Snickets, Black Sabba...2021-10-263h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents 'Pull Up The Covers' (rebroadcast) - Episode #158 from February 26, 2015 on SFCR - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastThis week my initial plans were to air another new episode of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES to finish up the month but unfortunately, as it seems to happen lately, those plans had to change. Instead of pouting I’ve come up with a novel solution to keep everyone smiling by resurrectingmy ‘Pull Up The Covers’ show, (TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES Episode #158) which originally aired on February 26, 2016 over San Francisco Community Radio (SFCR/KUSF-In-Exile). And why not? It makes perfect sense to me to pile on the musical blankets during the hottest time of the year, as my liner notes explained during...2021-08-273h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents - A Special Rebroadcast! Transmusic Airwaves #67 - Peter Gabriel - 'Character Study' -from 5/30/2014 - May 28, 2021 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastGreetings Campers,As we begin the latest Memorial Day festivities this weekend after a year of cocooning (like caterpillar larvae) to avoid the dreaded plague, I thought it would be nice to revisit one of the numerous ‘Character Study’ features that I began producing back in 2013 featuring an in depth look at an artist or group that’s made a significant contribution to modern music. Today, from my program archives, I’ll revisit my look at the life and music of Peter Gabriel, originally broadcast on May 30, 2014 over SFCR San Francisco Community Radio. Below are the original programming notes fo...2021-05-273h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents - From The Archives: A Special Rebroadcast! Transmusic Airwaves #105 from 2/20/2015 - April 23, 2021 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastIt’s been a rough couple of week's as a technical issue has forced me into dipping into my archival ‘vault’ and pulling out some programs from the past until I can get new programming back to levels you’ve come to expect from this show. As it now stands, new shows will remain on hiatus for the next couple of weeks, so this week I’ll offer up TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #105) from February 20, 2015. Here are the programming notes from that program:This edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#105) marks the beginning of my third year producing this program under its curren...2021-04-233h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: Transmusic Airwaves #61 - The 2nd Anniversary Show from April 18, 2014 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastToday I'm offering a look back to an earlier time and present a show from my archives, marking the anniversary of my second year back on the air at KUSF-In Exile, San Francisco Community Radio. It's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES EPISODE #61, which originally aired on April 18, 2014. Below is the description of the program and the show's playlist. Two years...24 months...104 weeks (and episodes)...three different show titles...one GREAT radio station!!With today’s program, Transmusic Airwaves (#61), I’ve completed two years at SFCR (San Francisco Community Radio)/KUSF-in-Exile. Being part of the bay area’s free form community radio...2021-04-163h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 412 - March 26, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It seems that March has flown by this year and as we complete the first full week of spring, I'll celebrate with music from MCKENDREE SPRING, BRUCE COCKBURN, and DAEVID ALLEN to start off this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #412). Following those artists, I've assembled another great show with lots of twists (musically) to keep it interesting including completing that first set with a remix of PETER GABRIEL'S 'Games Without Frontiers,' a collaboration from kora virtuoso FODAY MUSA SUSO and composer PHILLIP GLASS, early DAVID BOWIE, and Australia's Prog pioneers SUPER FURRY ANIMALS.Locally, there's 15...2021-03-263h 02
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 411 - March 19, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It amazes me sometimes that even a TV commercial can lead to a moment of inspiration and that's exactly what happened on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #411). Amidst watching a nature program a commercial for a trendy item aired during the break, and there was an element of familiarity in the background music for the ad. Immediately I knew that a track by the artist, the African psychedelic band KOKOKO, was being used. It was a eureka moment, and several of those moments established the groundwork for this weeks show. The bass line from the song that followed...2021-03-1913 min
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 410 - March 12, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)On this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #410) I'll salute the late Michael Stanley, reminisce about the last live event I attended before the lock-down (the Akron Music Awards) by playing the bands that were honored there, produce a Gamelan inspired set, and in general keep the great music flowing as the light at the end of the tunnel gets brighter these days.Leading things off this week is STEREOLAB, then a classic ROXY MUSIC track followed by MICHAEL STANLEY from his 1973 debut, and other songs from SPROINGG, LAURA MARLING, XIU XIU, ALLEN RAVENSTINE, and Somali songstress MARYAM MURSAL. 2021-03-123h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 409 - March 5, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It's time for another weekly tour through my 'musical mindscape' with the latest edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #409). Each week's journey varies widely as a program evolves based on several loosely formed outlines from song choices I've compiled and thrown into a specific show's folder. That folder always includes new releases, tracks I've initially chosen from the 'vault,' a group or track mentioned by a friend(s), and relatable songs that those original choices inspire. This week a conversation with a friend initiated my search for something from OINGO BOINGO, and I chose their cover of 'You...2021-03-053h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 408 - February 26, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)On this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #408) I'll celebrate the eighth anniversary of this program under it's current name as I continue to bring the listener my vision of freeform radio. That concept has always involved various musical genres, spoken word, and comedy seamlessly blended and intergrated into six sets over the course of three hours.Things get started today with WILCO (from 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'), moving next to GAVIN FRIDAY'S take on another Marc Bolan gem from the 'Angel Headed Hipster' album, following those with a KING CRIMSON request before setting off with additional tracks from AUDITORY...2021-02-253h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: KEVIN AYERS, A 'Character Study' Transmusic Airwaves Episode #3, Originally airing March 8, 2013 - with Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastTransmusic Airwaves presents a special 'rewind' from my radio archives originally broadcast on March 8, 2013 on KUSF-In-Exile, San Francisco Community Radio. It's the debut of my very first 'Character Study,' featuring the life and and music of KEVIN AYERS, shortly after he passed away in 2013. Here are the program notes and the playlist from that program. Enjoy!Today on the 3rd installment of Transmusic Airwaves and I’ll be DEBUTING a new segment within the show called “Character Study,” a monthly feature that devotes two hours to an artist or band that has made significant contributions to the world...2021-02-233h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 407 - February 19, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It was with great sadness that we learned last week of the passing of jazz legend CHICK COREA, so in honor of his legacy, on today's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #407) I'll incorporate a composition from various points in his career (including his work on Miles Davis's 'Bitches Brew') into each of today's six sets. It all starts off with 'You're Everything' from the RETURN TO FOREVER album, 'Light As a Feather,' and later includes other RTF staples 'The Sorceress,' and 'Beyond The Seventh Galaxy,' plus tracks from his solo and duet (with Gary Burton) albums.Other...2021-02-193h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 406 - February 12, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It's mid-February already and there's no telling when this bone chilling cold snap will release it's grip so why not just settle in with that giant quilt you pulled from the closet weeks ago, grab a hot beverage, and listen to my latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #406). I've got my usual bag of goodies (new releases, international tracks, jazz, psychedelic, and 'vault' classics to name a few) lined up to tickle your ears.Out of the 'vault' there's an old Cleveland radio standard, KEVIN AYERS' 'Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes,' (recently remastered), plus SUPERSISTER, DAVID SANBORN, MCKENDREE SPRING...2021-02-123h 01
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 405 - February 5, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)On this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #405) I'll delve into how I go about creating each program and the realization that the very first artist that I pick to lead off each show usually determines the overall success of that show. That may seem like I've oversimplified it to some of my listeners so I'll actually walk you through the entire process of this program as it's assembled. I decided to start today's show with JOE STRUMMER & THE MESCALERO'S, following it with HARVEY GOLD'S homage to him with 'In Consideration of Joe Strummer,' then adding a rollicking number...2021-02-043h 06
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 404 - January 29, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)It's hard to believe the entire month of January is nearly over as I prepare yet another weekly foray into the world of freeform radio, but here we are, and I remain as excited as I've ever been with this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #404). Assembling the show has become almost second nature to me, but like everyone else, I hit a couple of creative road blocks this time and spent some additional hours reorganizing sets until I was satisfied with the finished product of my efforts.During today's first half hour there's new music from the CHRISTIAN...2021-01-293h 01
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 403 - January 22, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)There's a few new things that arrived this week (in addition to the new occupant in the White House) so during the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #403) I'll add those musical gifts to my usual programming while doing my best to unify a diverse array of musical style's into six cohesive sets over the course of today's program.LEO KOTTKE* (with MIKE GORDON) from his latest offering 'Noon' gets the ball rolling and following that is BETH ORTON'S take on the Marc Bolan song 'Hippie Gumbo' from the late Hal Willner produced Bolan tribute album, 'Angelheaded Hipster.' Then...2021-01-223h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 402 - January 15, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)We've reached the middle of January already surrounded by unprecedented events that include an insurrection and riot, a second impeachment, and the forthcoming inauguration of a new president, all while cases of 'Covid' continue to ravage the country. With all the uncertainty swirling around us, I'm going to continue to do my part in bringing some relief to your overloaded senses by presenting the latest edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #402). Among today's program highlights will be the premiere of the latest piece of music from the GOLEMS OF THE RED PLANET (their rendition of John Zorn's 'Hutriel') during...2021-01-153h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 401 - January 8, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)This week I'm returning to my regular Friday time slot as I've finally caught up with all the issues which lead me to be a day late over the holidays. On this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #401) I've got a fun packed show in store with several artists who share the same week of my birth as I do. There's Daevid Allen (GONG) and Wayne Coyne (THE FLAMING LIPS) (January 13) and Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN) (January 9) all incorporated into the first hour of the program. The two mentioned first appear during the first set and are accompanied by...2021-01-083h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 400 - January 2, 2021 with Paul Ciminero (host)The new year has arrived and as we begin anew, so does another milestone as TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES celebrates it's 400th episode. I'll do it in a variety of ways today as I honor some of the musicians we lost last year, add several more releases to my 'Best Of' list that didn't make it on to my previous show, and surround compositions by FRANK ZAPPA and electronica wizards ALLEN RAVENSTINE, ROBERT WHEELER, & CHRIS STEPHENS with great music from other artists.I'll start off the program by honoring the late Kent State wounded student and activist Alan Canfora with...2021-01-023h 02
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 399 - The Best Of 2020 Special - December 26, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)Ring out the old and ring in the new is the understatement of the year during these covid times and what better way to finish off what remains of 2020 than by recognizing all the great music from amazing artists that helped us all cope with the turmoil that surrounded us. Here then is the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #399), my Best Of 2020 Special, with my selections of favorite releases to grace our ears and bring a smile to our faces. I'll start off the show with BRYAN SCARY (from his 'Birds' release) and next turn to SPARKS (from their...2020-12-263h 17
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 398 - The 9th Annual Holiday Special - December 19, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)Greeting from snowy Akron, Ohio! As 2020 drags us all kicking and screaming towards it's final weeks, I have been working my tail off to finish the 9th annual TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#398) Christmas special. So in keeping with everything else around us that we've had to adjust to as the 'New Normal,' I was forced to delay this years program by a single day. Well it's finally arrived (just like all your Christmas presents from out of town this year).I'll begin the show with several songs about snow from FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, GALAXIE 500, and CLAUDIA SCHMIDT, before segueing...2020-12-193h 02
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #397) - December 11, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)It’s hard to believe we're only two weeks away from Christmas with all the extraneous noise coming from your TV, computer screens, and so called smart phones about election rigging, covid outbreaks, and conspiracy theories so maybe, just maybe, now's the perfect time to tune it all out and escape for three hours with this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #397). Here's what my three hours of alternative reality will bring to you this week. XTC, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM, and JOE BYRD'S 'The United States Of America' album all gathering round the fire place to start off the pr...2020-12-113h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #396) - December 4, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)OK so you've survived the first week of 'cabin fever' (not entirely caused by the covid lock-down) as temperatures plummeted and most of where I live was snowed in for a couple of days. It'll be at least another month before the animal stuffed heads on hunters walls begin telling them which stocks are trending favorably so with that in mind, I've got some great music in store on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #396) to keep you entertained and get you through this early winter madness.How does music from SUN RA, THE AFGHAN WHIGS, RICHARD SINCLAIR & HUGH...2020-12-043h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #395) - November 27, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)During this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #395) you'll hear a set dedicated to the synthesizer with music from TOMITA, WENDY CARLOS, SYNERGY, TANGERINE DREAM, TONTO'S EXPANDING HEAD BAND, WHITE NOISE, MORT GARSON, and ROBERT MASON'S STARDRIVE. There's tracks out of the 'vault' by NICK DRAKE, KEVIN AYERS ('Shouting In A Bucket Blues'), QUIET SUN ('Mummy Was An Asteroid...'), PAUL & LINDA MCCARTNEY, (right after M. Frog Labat), OREGON, and the GRATEFUL DEAD (from 'Blues For Allah). The new MARY HALVERSON'S CODE GIRL album leads off another set (with special guest vocals by ROBERT WYATT) that incorporates RICK...2020-11-273h 01
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #394) - Thanksgiving Week - November 20, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Thanksgiving is nearly upon us so on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #394) I'll make note of it beginning with the JAMES GANG and their song 'Thanks' followed by DAEVID ALLEN'S whimsical 'Turkeybird's Breakfast' and set the tone further with the positive vibe of JIM'S BIG EGO'S spirited rendition of 'Feelin' Groovy.' You'll be dancing around the kitchen table by then so I'll add the JEFFERSON AIRPLANE'S ' Third Week At The Chelsea,' CRACKER'S 'Hallelujah,' and the legendary track 'Fazon' by SOPWITH CAMEL all as part of...2020-11-193h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #393) - November 13, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)What a difference a week makes! As the uncertainty of last week's initial political tabulations became more certain, a majority of American's breathed a collective sigh of relief as our preferred candidate was named the projected winner. With monumental challenges ahead, we can begin to move slowly forward in our recovery from the PTSD that we've all been subjected to over the last four years even as the current 'child in charge' refuses to acknowledge reality and throws his daily grocery store tantrum in a futile attempt to get his way. So this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #393) reflects...2020-11-133h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: TMA #149 - THE BEST OF 2015 - originally broadcast on 12-25-2015 - re-released on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)Today marks the third installment of another archive gem from the 'vault' as I re-release TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#149) my 'Best Of 2015' year end special from a program which originally aired on December 25, 2015 on SFCR (San Francisco Community Radio). On it I’ll play my favorite picks from 2015 and include a homage to those who have passed away during the year.You’ll hear music from Robert Plant, Naytronix, Archie and the Bunkers, Wilco, Ray Sammartano, VietCong, Alexandre Desplat, Wire, Quilt, Calexico, Rhiannon Giddens, Modest Mouse, Sufjan Stevens, Laurie Anderson and much more. I’ll pay tribute to Daevid Allen...2020-11-103h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: TMA #27 originally broadcast on 08-23-2013 - Character Study-'ROBERT FRIPP & KING CRIMSON' re-released on Sunday, November 8, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)Today marks the second installment of another archive gem from the 'vault' as I re-release a special 'Character Study' in depth feature of Robert Fripp & King Crimson from a program which originally aired on August 23, 2013 on SFCR (San Francisco Community Radio). Below are the original discription of the shows contents.Today on the latest installment of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#27) it’s time for the monthly in depth feature, “Character Study,” this month focusing on legendary guitarist ROBERT FRIPP and his band KING CRIMSON. After fifty plus hours of research and post production, I’ve finally completed this extensive look at Rober...2020-11-083h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: TMA #83 originally broadcast on 09-19-2014 - re-released on Friday November 6, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)It's been an incredibly long week as election results continue to be tabulated and although it's becoming more likely that the result will reflect a candidate that I prefer, I decided several days ago to forgo the undue pressure of producing a new show in favor of releasing several 'vault' gems this week.I'll begin on Friday, November 6th with TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES #83, originally broadcast on September 19, 2014 on SFCR/KUSF-In-Exile and featuring a variety of music from PLASTIC PEOPLE OF THE UNIVERSE, JACKIE GLEASON ORCHESTRA, KRAFTWERK, THE BEATLES, SPIRIT (their song 'Taurus' which was the center of the Led...2020-11-053h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode 392 - The 2020 Halloween & Election Day Special - October 30, 2020 with Paul Ciminero (host)It's 2...2...two treats in one! After having an additional week to pause and refresh my mind it's finally time for my 9th Annual Halloween Special. This year I'm combining it with a once every four year event, a Presidential Election Year special. And just in time (I might add) because this weekend marks a Halloween ultra-rare 'blue' full moon actually occurring on Halloween eve. Combining this is an unprecedented rise (both in the U.S. and worldwide) of COVID pandemic numbers, increasingly horrific wildfires and another catastrophic hurricane stateside, all leading up to the 2020 presidential election which could...2020-10-303h 10
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Presents: 'A Special Rewind From The Crypt': HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1 - Vicotin Popsicles #27 Originally Broadcast October 27, 2012 on SFCR - with Paul Ciminero (host)Hi folks! To quote 'The Dude' in the 'Big Lebowski,' 'New S**t has come to light.' My original intent was to produce this years '9th Halloween Special' beginning Friday, October 23 and follow it next week with a three hour election special, which was to start Friday, October 30. As this week progressed the self imposed deadlines for these programs became unlikely and then late today that proverbial light bulb went off above my melon. Nothing is scarier than this year's covid-infested Halloween AND the 2020 covid-infested election so why not combine both shows NEXT WEEK. 2020-10-233h 02
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #391) - October 16, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)Each week I begin my process of selecting tracks from a pile of newly released material, adding artists from an ever growing 'musical vault,' occasional spoken word, movie dialogue, or snippets of humor from a variety of sources, and stick them all into a file with the show I'm about to produce. This week that file is marked TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #391) and as the ideas began to gel, the file got bigger and bigger. The first cut I select usually sets off a series of ideas in my head, and from that a show eventually emerges. It's...2020-10-163h 08
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #390) - October 9, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)If there's one word that capture's all of the madness in the past week and puts it into perspective that word would be 'karma.' So as we arrive at the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #390) I'll do the totally predictable thing and play JOHN LENNON'S 'Instant Karma' as part of today's program. The rest of the show returns to my usual, unpredictable nature with a slew of new releases interspersed with some great 'vault' gems, a loosely similar series of songs about 'motoring,' and an unreleased musical ditty from TIN HUEY in honor of a 'geezer hipster' friend's upcoming...2020-10-093h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #389) - October 2, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)We've arrived at the end of another week and that signifies the beginning of another new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #389). It's been a mind-numbing last few days, uh... maybe I should qualify it even further... week...months...so let's just stick to the task at hand. I've assembled another great little musical distraction to hopefully, keep your brain from imploding any further than it already has. It's a simple three hour escape from your current surroundings (so said Gilligan to the passengers of the S.S. Minnow before departing the harbor on that famous excursion). Here's some of the 'sights' you'll...2020-10-023h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #388) - September 25, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)This week marked the arrival of fall and with it, the anticipation of cooler temperatures and brighter colors, yet there's a sense of the coming cold and darkness that the approaching months (the election notwithstanding) will bring. Rather than fret about what is forthcoming, I'll focus on the present with my usual gusto and have assembled another new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #388) while taking each day as it comes.You, my friends and listeners, always ask 'what's in store for this week's program?” Plenty. During the first set today there's jazz from THUMBSCREW and BRAND X to get the ba...2020-09-253h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #387) Harvey Gold - Character Study - September 18, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)This week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #387) marks the return of a special feature within the program called a 'Character Study,' an in depth look at the life and music of an individual or group that's had a significant impact on my musical world and I can't think of anyone better to look at than local Akron musician (and close friend), HARVEY GOLD. Harvey sat down with me earlier this week to reminisce about his musical journey and we will discuss his work in the band's TIN HUEY, HALF CLEVELAND, THE HI-FI'S, and GOLEMS OF THE RED PLANET as...2020-09-183h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #386) - September 11, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)As the torrential rains fell this past week the phrase 'go with the flow' kept running through my head and it became the mantra for my assembling the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #386). Ideas for song segue's just flooded my brain right from the start as the string driven pop sensibility of SLEEP DAY'S (Shane Curry) newly reissued debut album, 'There's Always Something Wrong With Everything' lead me to weave melodically through the initial set with what followed it: the crooning of GODLEY & CREME, RYAN ELDER'S 'Rick & Morty Theme,' DAVID BYRNE, DEVOTCHKA, and the avant garde styling's of...2020-09-113h 03
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #385) - September 4, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)My head is spinning as I attempt to describe this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #385) and for good reason. Each week as I assemble a new show I sit down and try to entice listeners to tune in by describing what's in store for them, by putting into words what I'll be playing in a way that'll make everyone who reads it want to tune in. This is the 385th time I've written the show's description and it's finally happened...the dreaded writer's block. Words are whirling around in my brain, and they are all beginning to look like hieroglyphs. So...2020-09-043h 02
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #384) - August 28, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)On this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #384) BOB DYLAN sings about his muses, SANDY DENNY (one of Dylan's possible subjects) & THE STRAWBS lament 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes,' RARE BIRD, BRYAN SCARY, BEAVER & KRAUSE, and PERE UBU all tackle the subject of those winged creatures (birds), and I'll remember the late JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE (pictured here at Newport Folk Festival in 2010) with music from both he and his father, STEVE EARLE.That gives you an idea of just part of what's on tap today, so here's some additional appetizers to add to the menu. You'll hear GENESIS...2020-08-273h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves presents Transmusic Airwaves #4 - 'St. Patrick's Day and other songs (from March 15, 2013) - with Paul Ciminero (host)In place of this week's regular program due to the international pandemic, I have released an early Transmusic Airwaves archival program (Episode #4) from March 15, 2013 featuring a celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other drinking songs. As Eric Straton said to Flounder in Animal House 'My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.' (That and cover yourself in Purell twice a day). Below is the description for this program transcribed at the time of it's release. Enjoy!March Madness arrives on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES! No not the college basketball classic, it’s the St. Patrick Day madness that en...2020-03-143h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #357) 400th Radio Broadcast - February 14, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)Milestones and kidney stones, I've had them all (and I'll take milestones every time over those other painful ones) so on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #357) I'll celebrate the former as I've reached the 400th broadcast overall since returning to radio in 2012. During 2012 I was lured back into radio (having been a broadcaster during the mid-70's at Kent State's WKSU-FM) by a friend working at San Francisco internet radio station KUSF-in-Exile run by former DJ's of the bay area's legendary KUSF. I produced 43 episodes under two previous names before settling on 'Transmusic Airwaves' in March 2013.So today...2020-02-143h 00
Transmusic AirwavesTRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES REWIND! Transmusic Airwaves (Episode #12) - May 10, 2013 - with Paul Ciminero (host)A Transmusic Airwaves REWIND! From my May 10, 2013 program made after completing a hectic move to my new apartment in Chicago after two decades in the old place. Great music to celebrate the move with!New Surroundings = New Releases. On this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#12), I’m celebrating my move to a new home after 26 years in a previous location. As you can tell from the above photo, it’s as different as night and day now. The old apartment had a yellow, cave-like hue to it. In the new surroundings there is so much light I just m...2019-04-023h 00