WNYC's Soundcheck
WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.
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23 Episodes of this Podcast:
The Fame Monster (Soundcheck: Monday, 08 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-08 12:05:00In the media coverage that followed the death of J.D. Salinger, the writer's infamous desire for privacy and his refusal to publish was discussed as much as Catcher in the Rye. Today: the tricky relationship between fame and artistic productivity, with Anne Paris, author of Standing at Water's Edge: Moving Past Fear, Blocks, and Pitfalls to Discover the Power of Creative Immersion. And, New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles talks about his interview with Sade, the guarded British pop star who will release her first album in 10 years this week.
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The Borromeo Quartet (Soundcheck: Monday, 08 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-08 00:00:00With the help of technology, The Borromeo Quartet is pushing the centuries-old traditions of the string quartet into the 21st century. We'll hear about their use of Pro Tools software, digitized sheet music and more. And, we'll hear some "oldies," when they preview an upcoming all-Beethoven concert at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
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Blending Music with Rehabilitation (Soundcheck: Friday, 05 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-05 15:01:00In prisons around the world, music is increasingly used as a rehabilitative tool. Carnegie Hall recently launched a program that would send musicians into facilities like Sing Sing and Riker's Island. Other programs including the nonprofit Rehabilitation through the Arts and the Scottish Arts Council are getting inmates to learn, write and perform pieces first-hand.
Today, we look at the effectiveness of arts in rehabilitation. Joining us is Emeline Michel, a Haitian musician who has performed at Rikers Island; and Katherine Vockins, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Rehabilitation Through The Arts.
DJ/rupture (Soundcheck: Friday, 05 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-05 14:42:00New York-based DJ, producer, and blogger Jace Clayton - a.k.a. DJ/rupture – creates a complex palette of sound using backbeats, samples and effects. DJ/rupture joins us to talk about his album with Matt Shadetek, "Solar Life Raft," which draws from electronica, world music, hip hop and more.
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The Story of Oooooooh (Soundcheck: Thursday, 04 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-04 12:57:00Melisma, the art of running many notes from one syllable, dates to Gregorian chants and Indian ragas. It was adopted by African-American churches and popularized by soul singers like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. In another installment of our Thursday series, "Sing Out," we’ll find out how melisma became the singing style among American Idol contestants. We're joined by Laura Barton, columnist for the British newspaper The Guardian, and Anthony Heilbut, Grammy-award winning music producer and author of The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times.
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Allison Moorer (Soundcheck: Thursday, 04 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-04 00:00:00Allison Moorer began her career as a Nashville-based country artist in the 1990s, but she quickly embraced soul, standards and many other styles. Moorer now lives in New York with her husband, the songwriter Steve Earle, and she's set to release her seventh album, Crows, next week. She gives us a sneak preview, live in our studio.
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Miguel Zenon (Soundcheck: Wednesday, 03 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-03 14:55:00Growing up in Puerto Rico, Miguel Zenon saved money to come to the US by playing in salsa bands with friends. Two years ago, the New York-based saxophonist received the MacArthur “genius” award for his blend of jazz and Puerto Rican jibaro music. He joins us for a live performance of pieces for his latest album, “Esta Plena.”
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Shoot 'em Up, Cue the Strings (Soundcheck: Wednesday, 03 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-03 14:00:00Berklee College of Music is among a handful of schools offering classes on composing music for video games. Today: Berklee professor and game composer Michael Sweet tells us about a market for new music that barely existed 10 years ago.
Blog: John Schaefer on a new musical frontier
Tell us: Are you a gamer? What do you think of new game soundtracks? Do you secretly long for vintage game music?
Growing Pains for Music Games (Soundcheck: Wednesday, 03 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-03 10:44:00The video game industry got good news and bad news at the end of 2009. On one hand, December was the industry's best month ever, with sales of $5.5 billion. On the other, total sales of $19.7 billion for the year were down 8 percent compared to 2008. One genre that's slumping: music games, like the much-hyped title The Beatles: Rock Band. We ask Chris Kohler, games editor for Wired.com, if plastic guitars and tiny microphones have jumped the shark.
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Behind the Halftime Show (Soundcheck: Tuesday, 02 February 2010)
Published: 2010-02-02 17:09:00Over 100 million viewers are expected to tune in for Super Bowl 44 on Sunday night. For an inside perspective on the event we're joined by Don Mischer, a veteran director and producer of live television events including several Super Bowl Halftime Shows. He's the winner of 13 Emmy Awards.
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