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Creating a show and playlist of cover songs is about as easy as it gets. There are hundreds of thousands of songs from which to select, and many of them are some of the most well-known songs ever written. However, the point of the Faux Show is to learn about music, not present music we … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 11: Cover Stories (Part One)
1973 In Review (Jazz) The last Faux Show presented the most popular songs of 1973, so I've paired it with some of the more difficult releases of the year. This show presents the experimental and adventurous sound of Jazz in 1973. Jazz in 1973 was all about fusion and experimentation. Most artists of the period … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 10: 1973 In Review (Jazz)
1973 In Review (Billboard #1 Hits In Order) The next two Faux Shows pair the most popular, easily digestible songs of 1973 with some of the more difficult releases of the year. The first show of the pair presents all of the Billboard #1 hits in the chronological order of their chart-topping success. 1973 was … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 9: 1973 In Review (Billboard #1 Hits In Order)
1973 In Review (Let's Take A Trip Around The World) Readers of the Faux Show know that I love to take short trips around the world. For this music of 1973 series, I’m taking a much longer voyage with some extended stops along the way. Even with all the nations I’ve covered here, I’ve left … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 8: 1973 In Review (Let’s Take A Trip Around The World)
1973 In Review (Female Artists) The first show of this series on the music of 1973 was focused on Rock and Roll. The fact that there wasn’t a single female artist presented on that show is my fault. After all, I selected the artists to include. However, it is also a pretty telling fact that … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 7: 1973 In Review (Female Artists)
1973 In Review (Rock and Roll) Since the beginning of the Radio Faux Show, I have produced shows focused on my favorite albums of different years. At first, these were 10, 25, and 50 year anniversary and Best of The Current Year albums. Moving forward, all years are fair game depending on my mood, but … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 6: 1973 In Review (Rock and Roll)
The Horns The first three shows in this series have explained the basic structure of a jazz tune, introduced the concept of standards, and discussed the importance of the rhythm section in a jazz group. This week’s show is focused on horns and will wrap up what is now a two-part show about the main … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 5: Intro To Jazz (The Horns)
The Rhythm Section The first two shows in this series have explained the basic structure of a jazz tune and introduced the concept of standards. At this point, we’ve heard a variety of jazz tunes and started to gain a basic understanding of how jazz works and sounds. I think the next logical step is … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 4: Intro To Jazz (The Rhythm Section)
Jazz Standards If you have not read the last show of this series, Anatomy of a Jazz Tune, feel free to go back and read it. This Faux Show series is presented as an Intro to Jazz, especially created for those who want to begin an investigation into jazz. Introduction When we turn on the … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 3: Intro To Jazz (Jazz Standards)
The Anatomy of a Jazz Tune As I explained in my last announcement, the format of the Radio Faux Show is changing to one focused more on music education. How to start this new format was easy to decide because there is one type of music that I believe I am well versed in but … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 2: Intro To Jazz (Anatomy of a Jazz Tune)
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