Thursday, June 9, 2016

FM dial scan highlights LX

Among the more appealing tunes I've heard recently:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • Gentle On My Mind-Glen Campbell (Some of the more compelling lyrics, and one of the more uptempo songs about a couple's chemistry that I've liked.  It's puzzling that this wasn't a bigger hit.)
  • Couldn't I Just Tell You-Todd Rundgren (One of many well-produced, well-played, and well-sung Rundgren tracks.  It sports a great sing-along hook and a guitar part that could make potentially great players resume taking lessons.)
  • One Fine Summer Morning-Britta Phillips (An appealing new release, with optimistic vocals and sunny instrumental backing, especially from the flute.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • Royals-Monika Herzig featuring Jane Bunnett (Herzig anchors this new, pleasant midtempo jazz combo track on piano.  I also recommend her "Come With Me" album.)
  • Soft Winds (Live At The Vanguard)-Kenny Burrell (This is a relatively early recording in Burrell's vast discography.  Burrell swings the rhythm on guitar and does this Benny Goodman tune justice in concert.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
  • Satellite-Sara Hartman (Other artists would overemote when singing such lyrics, but Hartman doesn't.  Her controlled alto voice serves the lyrics well, and she lets loose during the chorus, when it's most appropriate.  Hartman sings the tune, released in April, effectively against a spacey, fitting backdrop.)