Category: playlists
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Random Moment #15 – Gypsy Moth
This playlist features four modern classical pieces for string instruments. A Spotify subscription is required to listen to the full length of each tune. But playing the samples without a subscription is still fun. Try it. Click ▶ to play Random Moment is a playlist series which we started posting during the COVID pandemic in…
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The Girl from Ipanema, Astrud Gilberto RIP
Astrud Gilberto (née Astrud Weinert) died a couple of days ago at the age of 83. We love Bossa Nova and were sad that a superstar forerunner like her passed away. She recorded the original “Girl from Ipanema” at 22 which became a big hit in 1963. The song earned a Grammy award for the…
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Random Moment #14 – All Around The World
This playlist features four jazzy pop songs by female vocalists – Corinne Drewery, Lisa Stansfield, Tracey Thorn and Basia. Notably, Everything But The Girl (Tracey Thorn) released a brand new album in April 2023 which debuts at No. 3 in the Official UK album chart. Their last album “Temperamental” was released 24 years ago (!)…
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Rest In Peace, Mr. Sakamoto
News came earlier today (April 2, 2023) that Ryuichi Sakamoto 坂本龍一 died on March 28 of colon cancer. I (Chris) am saddened by his passing as he was a musician that I have been following since the late 70’s. I still have these vinyl LPs bought 40 years ago. He was a founding member of…
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Random Moment #13 – The Captain of Her Heart
Random Moment is a playlist series which we started posting during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Each playlist comprises typically 4 songs totaling at around 10-20 minutes of listening time. We believe this format can minimally sustain a musical mood and provides a short break from chores. For example, it can accompany you on a…
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Random Moment #12 – Only This Moment
Random Moment is our playlist series which was started during the 2020 pandemic. We could not travel, and postings on our trips here had slowed to a crawl. So we thought sharing music is another way to communicate with friends and readers. 4 songs, electro-pop, great for driving Click ▶ to play on Spotify A…