We return to the April 1990 album, Kojiki by Kitaro. It was a landmark recording for the Japanese electronic artist that brought his sound into orchestral and world music terrain.
Playlists
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020 – Echoes Program 2015C
Playlists
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020 – Echoes Program 2015B
We talk to Gunnar Spardel, who composes somber and serene chamber music under his own name and upbeat, progressive electronic music under the guise of Tigerforest.
Playlists
Monday, Apr 13, 2020 – Echoes Program 2015A
We hear the multi-keyboard orchestrations of music of Naneum, live. Naneum is Jon Solo, who creates ambient chamber music with piano, synthesizers, Fender Rhodes and Melotron.
Living Room Concerts
Streaming Concert: YPPAH’s Post-Rock Ambient Space Live
YPPAH is an electronic band that channels psychedelic, hip-hop and minimalism. Just before Corona they played live on Echoes. That concert is streaming for free now.
Playlists
Thursday, Apr 9, 2020 – Echoes Program 2014D
Music from the Orb, the legendary ambient band with a new album called Abolition of the Royal Familia. We’ll also hear new music by Nicholas Gunn from his album, Pacific Blue.
Playlists
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2020 – Echoes Program 2014B
We celebrate Ravi Shankar’s career and music on what would have been his 100th birthday. In an interview, he talks about an ancient sound and spirit that helped transform modern music.
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Monday, Apr 6, 2020 – Echoes Program 2014A
Poppy Ackroyd’s album, Resolve was an Echoes CD of the Month two years ago. We catch up with Poppy, who talks about an approach to classical composition informed by punk rock and Radiohead.
Best Of
Echoes March 2020 Top 25: Agnes Obel at the Top
The Echoes Top 25 for March 2020 features Agnes Obel’s Myopia, YPPAH, Michael Whalen, Ryan Farrish, Ava, Yael Naim and 19 other CDs. See if your favorites made the list.
Playlists
Thursday, Apr 2, 2020 – Echoes Program 2013D
We’ll hear new music from Roger Eno and Brian Eno off the brothers’ new album, Mixing Colours. We’ll also hear new music by ambient guitarist Jeff Pearce that dates back 20 years.
Playlists
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020 – Echoes Program 2013C
Deep Mountain was the recording projected of Bapak Dudal, unheralded pioneer of ambient world fusion in the 1990s. As part of Echoes 30th Anniversary, we look back at this lost icon.