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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David Owen Norris chooses his favourite version of Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Op.77.BBC Radio 3
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Hit record episode 69: Only God Was Above Us
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Send 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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Episode 349 - Bon Jovi - New Jersey
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This 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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Marina Frolova-Walker's recommendation for Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 348 - U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
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R4 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.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 347 - Phish - Billy Breathes
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Third 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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Joanna MacGregor chooses her favourite version of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 346 - The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
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We 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.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 345 - Neil Young - Mirrorball
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We 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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The 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.BBC Radio 3
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Gillian Moore chooses her favourite version of Wagner's orchestral piece, Siegfried Idyll.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 343 - The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards
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Next 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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Send 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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Simon Heighes' recommendation of Bach's Concerto for flute, violin & harpsichord BWV.1044BBC Radio 3
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Episode 342 - Blackberry Smoke - Be Right Here
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We 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.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 341 - Johnny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir
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Our 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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Nicholas Kenyon selects his favourite version of Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 340 - Van Halen - Van Halen III
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R4'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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Send 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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Flora Willson selects her favourite version of Berlioz's song cycle, Les nuits d'été.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 339 - Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder
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JD 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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Send 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.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 338 - Cinderella - Heartbreak Station
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Returning guest Jason Johantges from the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast join Ian, JD, and Gleason in discussion the requested 1990 record Heartbreak Station from Cinderella. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecord…
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Jonathan Cross selects his favourite version of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto no.2.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 337 - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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Hillman, JD, and Ian are joined by friend and Patreon member Seth Miller to discuss his request of Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991 by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Rock On! Check out AppleMill at the linktree below, on all streaming platforms, and on all socials @applemillmusic https://linktr.ee/applemillmusic Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Ba…
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Hit Record Episode 66: Silver Lining Suite
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Send us a text This week the bois take a look at the COVID inspired jazz album From Pianist extraordinaire Hiromi, Silver lining Suite. Sam's Track Pick - Los Campesinos! - A Psychic Wound Kron's Track Pick - Creepy Nuts - Otonoke Ginty's Track Pick - The Book of Mormon - Hasa Diga Eabowai Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the ra…
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Schumann's Piano Trio no.1 in D minor Op.63 in Building a Library with Allyson Devenish.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 336 - Grateful Dead - Europe '72
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Originally recorded to coincide with Halloween season - and now offered in remembrance of Phil Lesh - Lou and Gleason educate JD on the 1972 Grateful Dead live release documenting their European tour from that year. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website…
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Kirsten Gibson chooses her favourite recording of Handel's dramatic oratorio Theodora.BBC Radio 3
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Tasmin Little selects her favourite version of Franz Schubert's Octet in F Major D.803.BBC Radio 3
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Episode 335 - Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac (1975)
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Hillman, Gleason and JD spend a Monday Morning discussing the self titled 1975 release from Fleetwood Mac. 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@gmail.com Face…
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