Friday, March 25, 2016

FM dial scan highlights LV

Five compelling tunes heard tonight:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • Chicago-Sufjan Stevens (Interesting lyrics about having a crazy adventure with limited funds; the chorus invites the listener to sing along.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • Sister Sadie-The Bronx Horns (An appealingly brassy, Latin-style arrangement of a strong uptempo melody.  I also recommend Joey DeFrancesco's version, which shows that the organ can carry the tune just as effectively.)
  • Blue In Green-Miles Davis (A sublime ballad; it's one of the reasons the "Kind Of Blue" album remains a classic 57 years after its release.)
  • Misty (Live)-Wes Montgomery (Understandably, most listeners tend to associate Johnny Mathis with this tune first.  Montgomery illustrates that its melody is still moving when played on guitar.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
  • Don't You Give Up On Me-Lissie (An effective hook in a tune that works as dance music, driving music, or as a lyrical reminder to see things through with someone special.)