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Trash Disco Classics by Party FavorzClassic Disco Hits Remixed & Reimagined — Thank God It’s Disco Volume 3Party Favorz is thrilled to deliver yet another colossal set, overflowing with classic disco hits. These all-time favorites have been tastefully retouched to resonate with today's discerning listeners.
Intriguingly, I've discovered that numerous well-known dance tracks from the 90s and early 2000s have borrowed notable elements from these lesser-known disco songs. For instance, the musical riff from John Davis & The Monster Orchestra's "Bourgie', Bourgie'" is unmistakably present in Gustavo Santaolalla's chart-topping club hit "The Wings" from "Brokeback Mountain." Another is Gary Gang's "Let's Lovedance Tonight," which heavily influenced the hit "Can't Get Enough" by Soulsearcher.
There's a plethora of direct...2020-05-024h 24
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.42: On the TracksSoundscape takes you on a trip on the rails. There are so many songs about trains that it almost deserves it's own genre.
Nevertheless, we have put together a grouping of train songs that we feel truly embed the feeling of train culture.2016-10-024h 38
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.41: Je Suis FatigueThis weeks episode of Soundscape is full of music from France, specifically Paris.
We have gathered a nice smatteringt of music that will remind us of our journey as well
as provide you with a picture of what an amazing place Paris can be.2016-09-253h 52
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.40: Color for the BlindWelcome back one and all to another episode of Soundscape. The theme this week is meant to be a heartfelt thanks to
my wonderful friends who surpised me this weekend with enchroma glasses. Essentially this is a set of glasses that are made to correct
colorblindness.2016-08-214h 23
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.39: Archive: Arriving SomewhereThis is an archival episode from the Dividing Line days. The original show aired on Jan 24, 2010.
The theme presented here is called "Arriving Somewhere". The idea was for listeners to generate
a list of songs that they would like to hear just before they fade out- just like the Porcupine Tree song says.2016-08-074h 21
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.38: Hitch a RideThere are not that many prog songs that reference hitchhiking. Nevertheless, we embarked upon the journey and found some good tangential material to round out the theme.2016-07-034h 19
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.37: Get the FUNK outThis time around, Soundscape explores the funky side of progressive rock. Is this even a thing? Listen to this weeks episode and find out. We also include our usual mélange of new music, silly banter, and of course the perfect album side. Check out the show and let us know how you like it.2016-06-194h 28
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.36: Follow Your LeadersHi listeners! I am not sure where some episode ideas come from. This one is a strange one. Let's just say the theme is leadership...sort of. What was supposed to be an homage to American presidents instead became a prog treatise on leadership as a whole. It may sound complicated, but you will get the hang of it and I dare say it will be an enjoyable journey.2016-05-154h 33
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.35: Get UpWelcome listeners! This episode of Soundscape is mostly in your face and brash. The idea was to create a motivating and uplifting set of music. I dare say the results are a shot in the arm and a rocket to adrenaline.2016-05-013h 54
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.34~: Kiss My BrassThis week we take a short excursion into the use of brass instruments in prog rock. At times the episode leans in towards jazz more than our average show. That is ok because the music will speak for itself. Having never been a jazz fusion fan, I thought this would be a challenge. Most of the suggestions offered are indeed jazz fusion. However...2016-04-174h 21
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.33: Escape Velocity: AsiaEscape Velocity shows are all about bringing a taste of music around the world. This time we are exploring the continent of Asia. The awesome thing about prog for me is the quest. Hunting down a theme acquaints us with the music in a way that we simply would not generally become aware of it. Turn over a stone, and a whole continent of prog awaits our gaze and our listening ears, As usual, within the context of our rather short journey here it is impossible to truly show the breadth of music available in Asia. Nevertheless, we make a...2016-04-034h 12
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.32: Perfect Album SidesSo you guys requested an entire show filled with perfect album sides. We have obliged, although to be fair 2 of them come from your DJs. Nevertheless you have requested and we have put out...no that is not quite right...oh well you get the gist.2016-03-204h 06
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.31: It Seems We Were DreamingRecently dreams have become very important to your humble DJ. Not only have I been remembering dreams consistently, but I have taken my nueronautical journeys into these deep chasms as a serious matter of study. As such it seems only reasonable that I present a dreaming based show. This is the 3rd time we have used this theme, but the first time since joining progrock. With minor exceptions, the show is completely different from those others. Through some wizardry I was able to incorporate a lot of new music while still giving the show an overall dreamy haze. Personally...2016-03-064h 07
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.30: Best of 2015 So FarAfter much gnashing of teeth and anxious equivocation I developed some semblance of an end of year show for 2015. In typical Soundscape fashion, I would say you should take it all in stride. Much of the upper portion of the list is more arbitrary than I would like, and the bottom portion of the list is geared entirely towards my own subjective feel about the music of 2015.The music however is a wonderful mixture that will give evidence to the great year of music we experienced. And here is my promise going forward, those albums that were...2016-02-284h 24
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.29: Beethoven Wuz Here"Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend" -Ludwig Van BeethovenIn this episode of Soundscape we pay homage to Beethoven by taking a brief look at progressive rock music inspired by his works. While Moonlight Sonata and the masterful Fifth will make their appearances throughout the episode, I think they manifest non-repetitively enough that it feels more like a theme that is interwoven in the music than a replay of the same old thing. Multiple musicians were influenced by Ludwig and I doubt that...2016-02-074h 22
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.28: Self ReferentialThe hand drawing the hand seemed like the perfect metaphor for this week's Soundscape episode. Here in we explore prog as only prog artists can, by paying homage to themselves or the wellspring of creative flow that is progressive rock. There are artists who reference themselves, and artists who reference other prog musicians. It's a kaleidoscope of narcissistic prog love and you are here to witness it. Thanks to all who offered suggestions for this show, I think we built a wonderful monster here.We also feature a lot of newer music that we think you will...2016-01-104h 41
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.27: Doctor ProgOur lives are important — at least to us — and as we see, so we learn… Our destiny is in the stars, so let’s go and search for it. – First Doctor Who William HartnellI love humans. Always seeing patterns in things that aren’t there. – Eighth Doctor Who Paul McGannThis is our second tribute to Doctor Who. The first was done back in the days when we were on The Dividing Line. This will not be a repeat of that show, let's call it a regeneration. In this weeks episode then, we pay tribute...2015-12-274h 03
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.26: A Star Wars Christmas CelebrationMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all. On this week's episode of Soundscape we celebrate the season and we also celebrate the war between the stars that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. We have done the Star Wars theme in the past, but it is of course very timely right now and we have never done the homage for progrock.com So here we give you two sets of Star Wars based music and wrap it with some wonderful Christmas tunes. We hope you enjoy the ride. Next week...2015-12-204h 03
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.25: Childhood's EndIn this single galaxy of ours there are eighty-seven thousand million suns. [...] In challenging it, you would be like ants attempting to label and classify all the grains of sand in all the deserts of the world. [...] It is a bitter thought, but you must face it. The planets you may one day possess. But the stars are not for man.― Arthur C. Clarke, Childhood's EndI am not sure if the idea was in the air as a sort of zeitgeist or if I was aware that Syfy was releasing a mini-series but Childhood's End ha...2015-12-063h 38
SoundscapeSoundscape Jam 3: Jazzy JamsDo you need some kick in your day? Well Soundscape Jam is here to help. This month's show culls together a number of high energy jams worthy of a dance party or a short road trip (when they see you seat dancing and singing your heart out at the stoplight, just give 'em a big sheet eating grin and a thumbs up).Send your requests and correspondence to Jam master Woody: soundscape@progrock.com2015-11-262h 34
SoundscapeSoundscape 2.24 Terra MysticaThis weeks episode is a salute to one of our favorite board games of all time; Terra Mystica. This is a game about area control and expanding territory through Terraforming land. It can be quite cut-throat and I am not even sure if I am particularly good at it, but the nature of the game is such that it promotes strategy, trading and backstabbing. We created this show for those who love this game and to turn the rest of you on to something we find rather special. Question is, did the show represent the theme well? I guess...2015-11-154h 15
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.3: You Only Prog Twice2015-11-014h 01
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.23: ThunderprogSo here we are again, Bond season is upon us. This will be our 4th or 5th episode dedicated to 007. Perhaps we should stop as we seem to be running out of new material to throw at you, nevertheless we fight the battle on. I will point out that this show is less Bondy than some of our previous options. In fact last year seemed pretty definitive in catching Bond based prog. As such we will also be making it available for you as well this week. Despite these claims, it will still be a rather enjoyable journey through...2015-11-014h 12
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.22: The Twilight ZoneThe time Autumn 2015, the place, a little known broadcasting studio somewhere in North America. The yearly ritual Halloween podcast has been created for your listening pleasure. It is an often cacophonous mesh of dischordant tones and spooky themes meant to chill your spine and rattle your brain. The broadcasters meticulously comb the soundscape for evidence of themes and clues to the mysteries of life. Such a broadcast could only happen, in The Twilight Zone.2015-10-254h 14
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.21: Through the MindSoundscape returns from a month long hiatus with a journey into the mind as only prog artists can do. Sorry to have been away so long but September is probably our busiest month of the year. We also included some new stuff and a perfect album side for your listening pleasure.If you would like to submit a perfect album side, simply send us 45 minutes of your favorite proggy gems and we will put it on the show. You can be counted among the elite team of enthusiasts that have taken the time to carefully craft a...2015-10-114h 15
SoundscapeSoundscape Jam 2: A Full on JamWell here we are, the 2nd episode of the illusive Soundscape Jam. Soundscape proper does not often offer me a chance to share some of the incredible music that is being churned out by the jamband community. Perhaps by strict definition these bands are not progressive but many of the characteristics are the same; odd key signatures, long instrumental journeys, surprises turned out in transitional moments, and musicians with a penchant for musicianship and exploration. So to give them their fair due, and to offer up some of my favorite moments with these bands we created Soundscape Jam. We...2015-10-091h 56
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.20: Very EnglishHello my fellow prog geeks,This week the muse directed me to the idea of "Very English" music. Being American, I have very little idea what this means except to say the phrase seems to be reserved for an often pastoral and folksy sense of music. I enlisted some help along the way as I often do, particularly relying on the support of www.progarchives.com. If you ever want to determine if certain themes exist in our musical realm, you need only develop a search query there and very often the database will get you turned...2015-08-234h 16
SoundscapeSoundscape Jam 1: What is Soundscape Jam?Greetings fellow music nerds,Last night we set out to do something we have been wanting to do for a while. We presented Soundscape Jam. This is an offshoot of Soundscape that explores improvisational rock and jam bands. Improvisation when done well is one of our favorite parts of musical expression. It is raw, exploratory and imaginative. Sometimes musicians make wrong turns or dip down a dark alley but when they soar, the result is amazing. Soundscape itself does not allow as much exploration into this territory as we would like. So Soundscape Jam allows us to...2015-08-191h 59
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.19: StoryscapeOnce upon a time in a land far away, there was a Soundscape. This Soundscape was not like other Soundscapes, it changed with the wind and often looked and sounded quite different than the last time. One day this Soundscape decided it would look as if it was telling stories and it would try to present a mix of story songs. So it gathered together a group of great song writers and storytellers, and then it allowed anyone who wanted to listen to the songs that were gathered.The rest of the story is yours to finish...2015-08-094h 16
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.18: Dystopia-UtopiaRemember the good ole days; before the thought police, before government sanctioned humor parties, before the sex lotteries and before the mandatory offworld work year. If you don't it's because your memories are being manipulated by the national censor network. They seem to be everywhere. Look, just have a listen to this file and you will learn about this madness and you will get directions to the sanctuary, a place where you can live free and easy. Oops, they are coming, just take this address and go. Hopefully I will see you on the other side. I still have...2015-07-264h 17
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.17: A Tribute to Chris SquireIn this weeks episode of Soundscape we took some time to honor the one and only Chris Squire. He was the only member of Yes that was on every Yes recording, and he may likely have been the glue that kept the band running for so long. It is with heavy hearts we bid him adieu. We do however have an astounding body of work that Chris left us and for most of us his bass and his style are interwoven into our lives and in the lives of a number of other musicians who light the way as...2015-07-124h 18
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.16: Summer EpicHello fellow scapers,This weeks show took some strange and unexpected turns. The theme of the epic summer movie may or may not come through but there is a still a ton of great music herein, and you may feel that you are indeed experiencing something akin to a summer movie- but we make no promises.15 minutes before the start of the show we got the news about the passing of beloved Yes bassist Chris Squire. However, we did not want to half ass a tribute show, so we continued with the proffered theme. There...2015-06-284h 18
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.15: Woodwind WhirlA few weeks ago after a spirited presentation of Bagpipe in prog rock music, Suzi suggested a heavy wind theme. So here it is. We gathered some of the best, oddest, original, or unexpected pieces of music using woodwind instruments and dropped them into this weeks show. It was a truly enjoyable musical journey and one which we believe you will all thoroughly enjoy. You will also find tucked inside new music from the last few weeks of releases, as well as a perfect album side full of old time prog keyboard joy.Speaking of perfect album...2015-05-314h 35
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.14: Proggy CreaturesIn this weeks episode of Soundscape we get a listen to a number of proggy creatures. The show was a blast to put together and run and even with glitches all over the place on the live side, we managed to piece it all together so that you could get a look at the Zoo we made for you podcast listeners.We skipped the perfect album side in favor of delivering a full theme. However, for those who wish to do so you can send a perfect album side request to soundscape@progrock.com You need only...2015-05-173h 57
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.13: Evo-LutionThe game of Evo is one of the oldest in our collection of tabletop games. It's unfortunate, but it rarely sees any table time these days and this is sad because it is a great little medium weight game that has resulted in a lot of joy for our original gaming group. This has nothing to with prog rock music except that it is the catalyst for this weeks theme- A show about Dinosaurs and evolution.Ok so the whole show is not about Dinosaurs, or even Evo, but as a spring board for a little creative...2015-05-034h 09
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.12: At Play in 1993In 1993 the world was a different place. Neo-prog had barely taken off beyond it's 80s leanings, Deep Space Nine was just starting up, Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time" was a bestseller, and your humble DJs were still cutting their teeth on college algebra. Progressive Rock was not yet the monster that it is now. Probably as prog fans we knew very little about where to turn. Many of our favorite acts from the 70s had turned away from what prog rock really was, and the ones that were around were more homage to progressive rock than bands...2015-04-194h 27
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.11: A Sort of RingworldThere was this amazing plan. As a group, DJs and audience were going to read a book together and then a set of music was going to be created that would approximate the experience of that book. The book in question was Larry Niven's "Ringworld". Well in theory it was, it is a fantastic idea. In reality, there is almost no music that celebrates Ringworld. Worse yet, I came at the show trying to keep spoilers intact. It was a rather difficult thing to do this. So what we have here is a show loosely based on Ringworld, with...2015-04-053h 56
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.10: Through the YearsIt was an odd notion. The plan was to take a short journey through the years of prog. It kind of speaks to the musical Tardis side of the Soundscape program. It also satisfies my personal need to explore lesser noticed territory (even if it is only new to me). So we dropped back 40 years and slowly made our way forward, decade by decade. The result was pretty magical. Not only did we peruse some long lost classics, we got to see a small snapshot of the changing face of progressive rock through the years. It made me aware...2015-03-223h 54
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.9: Last Year In Review2015-03-084h 53
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.8: Castles of Mad King Ludwig2015-02-224h 22
SoundscapeSoundscape #2.7: Acoustically Grooving2015-02-084h 25