Song Of The Day by Eric Berman - "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker Suite" by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky" The story was inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's "The Nutcracker and the King Of Mice" and was presented to Tchaikovsky by Marius Petipa who was maître de ballet of the Imperial Theater from Dumas. Tchaikovsky was unmoved by … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky
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Boogi3D On Location
Uncle Marty here with our 549th serving of The 3D RadioActivity, as we continue our deep dive Summertime Seconds adventure where we'll be visiting BOOGIE on Location. No matter if you are in or out of the country, on the water, climbing that mountain or moving stairs, we've got you covered. We have presented a variety of BOOGIE views of late, so it is appropriate that … [Read more...] about Boogi3D On Location
Today in Rock History – June 18
1971, Fleetwood Mac appeared at Up The Junction in Crewe, England. 1974, Peter Hoorelbeke, drummer with Rare Earth, was arrested after a concert for throwing his drumsticks into the crowd. 1975, Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis. 1976, Abba gave a special live performance in Stockholm for Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath on the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 18
Song Of The Day – “The Uncle Meat Variations” by The Mothers Of Invention
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The Uncle Meat Variations” by The Mothers Of Invention Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak…the alphabet of classical composers goes on and on…and then you come to “Z.” May I offer “Zappa?” Yup, Frank Zappa…an artist whose music will be studied by serious composers for generations to come. You don’t believe me? Then check out today’s Song … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “The Uncle Meat Variations” by The Mothers Of Invention
Song Of The Day – “Rhapsody In Blue” by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
Paul Whiteman was one of the biggest selling artists of the 1920s, and led one of the best-loved sweet bands of all time. Sweet bands were society or café orchestras. They played music for listening and as a background for dining and conversing, as opposed to swing bands whose music was the main attraction and played specifically for dancing. Many jazz fans frowned down on … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Rhapsody In Blue” by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra