Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library
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A podcast in which a group of music fans picks a rock album (anything from soft rock to hard rock to heavy metal) and spends the episode talking about it and reviewing it. Informative, opinionated, and occasionally funny, the show highlights our genuine love (or hate) for the music discussed. Frequently guests ("co-pilots") co-host the show with with our regular rotating panel. Rock on!
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Every Fortnight (for the most part) Sam, Ginty, Kron, and Adam take turns picking albums to subject to everyone else and we get to find out just how much everyone dislikes each others music taste and question their friendship.
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eremy Sams chooses his favourite version of Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suites.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 353 - Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic
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1:05:55We start a journey through the decades over the next several episodes, beginning 50 years ago with Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic from 1975. Rock On! Theme music Trance by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.c…
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Flora Willson chooses her favourite version of Puccini's La Bohème.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 352 - Rival Sons - Feral Roots
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1:25:29This week Matt Karweick AKA The Fat Beared Vinyl Guy selects our record to review - 2019's Feral Roots from Rival Sons. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on all the socials! Rock On! Follow and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@fatbeardedvinylguy Theme songs Shift and Trance from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission.…
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Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor
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45:38Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor in Building a Library with Katy Hamilton.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 351 - Heart - Dreamboat Annie
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1:51:25What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to discuss a record actually released that day! This week we discuss the debut record Dreamboat Annie from Heart, released on Valentine's Day 1976. Cuddle up with your sweetheart, get your White Lightning and Wine, and Rock On! Theme song Trance by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband Ch…
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Mozart's Piano Sonata no.15 K.533/494
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42:19Kenneth Hamilton chooses his favourite version of Mozart's Piano Sonata no.15 K.533/494Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 350 - KISS - Lick It Up
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1:17:01The crew is joined by Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast (and also the I Remember Now: The Queensryche Podcast) to discuss the 1983 release from the unmasked legends KISS. Rock On! NOTE: If you follow the chronology we know we skipped Creatures of the Night, but no worries, it's coming this fall! Follow the Podder Than Hell Podcast @pod…
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Episode 349 - Bon Jovi - New Jersey
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1:44:53This week the crew has a party in their pocket and they just got paid, so we hop in dad's old Chevrolet to discuss the 1988 release New Jersey from Bon Jovi. Rock On Baby! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow on all socials @steepwaterband and find them at steewaterband.com. On tour now!…
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Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Op.77
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49:22David Owen Norris chooses his favourite version of Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Op.77.Af BBC Radio 3
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Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
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47:28Marina Frolova-Walker's recommendation for Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 348 - U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
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1:20:03R4 Rerun Vol. 4 - It's MLK Day so the crew discusses a record that pays tribute to the man in a couple songs, while also completely changing their sound. See if we like the new direction U2 was headed as we discuss their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Used by perm…
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Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite version of Holst's The Planets.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 347 - Phish - Billy Breathes
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1:27:13Third time's a charm for Lou's quest to make us all Phish-heads as we review the 1996 album Billy Breathes from Phish. Rock On! Opening Theme "Sharp Tongue" and Closing theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band @steepwaterband. Used by permission Check out the first 2 attempts: 10 songs - www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8520182 Farmhouse - www.buzz…
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Hit record episode 69: Only God Was Above Us
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1:34:47Send us a text This week, the bois take a look at the 4th Record from New York Indie trio and Sam's album of the year Vampire Weekend's Only God Was Above Us. Sam's Track Pick: Billy Woods -The Man Who Would be King Ginty's Track Pick: Daft Punk - Burnin' Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead…
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Joanna MacGregor chooses her favourite version of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 346 - The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
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1:30:26We kick off the new year in style as The Grand Puba Aaron Martel joins the crew to discuss the 1971 release Sticky Fingers. Rock On! Opening Theme: Mama Got to Ramble by The Steepwater Band Closing Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band Songs used by permission. Follow at www.steepwater.com or @steepwaterband on all Socials. Website: https://ridiculo…
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Conductor Ben Gernon's personal recommendation for Aaron Copland's Rodeo.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 345 - Neil Young - Mirrorball
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1:18:22We bring in the new year with the universal emblem of a good party - the Mirrorball. Pearl Jam finished our 2024 reviews, so lets have them kick off 2025 as the backing band for a record celebrating it's 30 year anniversary this year - 1995's Mirrorball from Neil Young. And, as a holiday bonus, we also discuss the sister EP Murkenball from Pearl Ja…
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Episode 344 - Pearl Jam - Dark Matter
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1:47:26The crew prepares for the holidays by reviewing the definitive top album of 2024 as voted by the listeners - Dark Matter from Pearl Jam. You knew it was coming, Rock On (and Merry Christmas everyone)! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrock…
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Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite version of Britten's seasonal Ceremony of Carols.Af BBC Radio 3
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Gillian Moore chooses her favourite version of Wagner's orchestral piece, Siegfried Idyll.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 343 - The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards
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1:27:54Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes. It had to happen sometime. Rock On! To hear the SOA instant reaction: https://on.soundcloud.com/jCnRakCZqrwnGFE16 Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at ww…
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Hit Record Episode 68: Grand Unification
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1:04:24Send us a text This week the bois take a look at the emo pop punk metal debut album from Fightstar, grand Unification. Ginty's Track Pick: KOAN Sound - 80s Fitness Sam's Track Pick: Dry the River - No Rest. Editors note - Sam made a booboo and forgot to hit record on his side and ginty started the backup recording about 10 minutes in but its fine y…
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Bach's Concerto for flute, violin & harpsichord in A minor BWV.1044
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47:02Simon Heighes' recommendation of Bach's Concerto for flute, violin & harpsichord BWV.1044Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 342 - Blackberry Smoke - Be Right Here
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1:07:26We continue our breakdowns of the top records of 2024 as Hillman and JD discuss Be Right Here from Blackberry Smoke. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmai…
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Jeremy Sams selects his favourite version of Poulenc's Stabat Mater.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 341 - Johnny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir
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1:27:00Our reviews of the listener selected top albums of 2024 begins with Hillman, JD, returning guest Jimbo, and first time guest and journalist Justin Conn discussing Passage Du Desir from Johnny Blue Skies (AKA Sturgill Simpson). Rock On! Check out Justin's music discussion substack here: talljc.substack.com Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used b…
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Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor
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46:34Nicholas Kenyon selects his favourite version of Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 340 - Van Halen - Van Halen III
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1:26:18R4's 1st Annual Thanksgiving Turkey - Ian, Lou, and Prof share the spirit of Thanksgiving while discussing Van Halen's 1998 release Van Halen III. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-ma…
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Hit record episode 67: Burial
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1:22:35Send us a text This Week, the bois take a look at Burials Sophomore 2007 Effort, Untrue. Sam's Track Pick: Jamie XX - Baddy on the Floor Ginty's Track pick: Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead of the album review itself? Send us an email a…
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Berlioz's song cycle, Les nuits d'été
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51:28Flora Willson selects her favourite version of Berlioz's song cycle, Les nuits d'été.Af BBC Radio 3
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Episode 339 - Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder
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1:20:22JD and Lou are joined by R4 legend Super-listener Sam as they discuss the requested Incubus record A Crow Left of the Murder from 2004. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridicul…
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Hit Record Presents : Off the Record 14
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1:04:12Send us a text This Week Sam & Ginty talk Planet Coaster, Fighting games and maybe a wee bit of music. Sam's Track Pick: Tyler, The Creator - St. Chroma Ginty's Track Pick: Gorillaz - Rock The House Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead of the album review itself? Send us an email at Hitrecor…
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Roger Parker picks his favourite version of Verdi's opera Il trovatore.Af BBC Radio 3
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