Greek synthesis Vangelis left the planet on May 17th. We remember this synthesizer legend famed for scores to Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner and albums like Albedo 0.39.
News
Remembering Vangelis: 1943-2022
Tag: Progressive Rock
Coming Up
Weekend, May 28-29, 2022 – We Remember Vangelis
We remember Vangelis. Hecharted a course through electro-orchestral space for over 50 years. Michael Whelan is one of his acolytes and he talks about Imaginary Trains.
Coming Up
Friday, May 27, 2022 – Music from Jenny Hval
New music from Avant-pop singer Jenny Hval, who wrote her Master’s thesis on Kate Bush. We’ll also hear the latest from David Helpling, Steve Gunn, and Sheryl Crow.
Playlists
Friday, May 13, 2022 – Echoes Program 2219E
Tangerine Dream’s new album is called Raum, which means space. They’ve been exploring it for over 5 decades. This album is based on compositions left by the late founding member, Edgar Froese.
Coming Up
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – Michael Whalen Interview
Electronic artist Michael Whalen draws upon his roots in 70s and 80s European electronic music to create his album, Imaginary Trains. He talks about his journey and his new album.
Coming Up
Monday, May 23, 2022 – We Remember Vangelis
We remember Vangelis. He won the first Oscar for an electronic film score for Chariots of Fire and charted a course through electro-orchestral space for over 50 years.
Living Room Concerts
The Royal Arctic Institute – Live on Echoes
The Royal Arctic Institute creates an atmospheric, guitar-centric sound, subtly ambient, with elements of shoegaze, country, and more. They perform live on Echoes.
Best Of
Echoes Top 25 April 2022: Michael Stearns on Top
Echoes Top 25 for April 2022. Michael Stearns CD of the Month at the top, followed by David Helping, Will Ackerman, Lis Addison, Jenny Hval, David Franklin, Beach House and 18 more.
Reviews & Commentary
Stick Men & Tim Motzer at Sellersville Theater
Stick Men continue heritage of the possibly retired King Crimson, the giants of Progressive Rock, and Tim Motzer takes a free-guitar journey live at Sellersville Theater
CD of the Month
Echoes May CD of the Month: Michael Whalen
Michael Whalen’s “Imaginary Trains” is an homage to his inspirations from 1970s European Electronic Music. He rides their rails for his Echoes May CD of the Month,