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.
Playlists
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – Echoes Program 2221B
Tag: Space Music
Reviews & Commentary
Ten Essential Vangelis’s Albums
Electronic composer Vangelis ascended on May 17th but he left behind a trove of miraculous electronic journey’s to have on Echoes. John Diliberto picks his favorite ten albums
Coming Up
Monday, June 6, 2022 – David Helpling CD of the Month
We go IN, way IN when we hear music from David Helpling’s double CD which is called IN. It’s an album of dramatic electronic orchestrations that will cast you through visions of the beyond.
Coming Up
Friday, June 3, 2022 – Slow Flow Echoes
It seems like every artist who performed on last year’s virtual Soundquest Fest 2021 has released their live session, we’ll hear a section of the set by the founder of the event, Steve Roach.
News
Remembering Vangelis: 1943-2022
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.
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.
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.
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.