Saturday, September 1, 2018

FM dial scan highlights CII

Late August and early September highlights:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • Driving Along-Nilsson (I'm not usually one for people watching while driving, but it's a fun tune for those who are so inclined.  "Driving Along" and "Gotta Get Up" are among the best tracks on the "Nilsson Schmilsson" album.)
  • Going To Dale's (Instrumental)-Gloria Attoun (Welcoming banjo picking with a melodic undercurrent of strings; the feel of the tune reminds me of Ken Bonfield's "From A Friend.")
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • Smile-Melissa Stylianou (The warmth in the vocals reminds me of Erin Bode's voice.)
KWMU 90.7 FM
  • Moanin'-Bobby Timmons (As much as I like the vocal version by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, I was glad to hear Timmons play his own composition on the piano.  This is an excellent example of well-crafted uptempo jazz with a bluesy feel--and a strong hook.)
  • Amazing Grace-Aretha Franklin (In a lot of churches, it's customary not to applaud after the performance of a hymn.  I'm glad the congregation didn't adhere to that custom here.  After an expansive performance of such feeling and reverence, how could you not applaud?)
K297BI 107.3 FM, a.k.a. KNOU-HD2
  • The Pachelbel "Loose" Canon (Los Angeles Guitar Quartet) (Variations on one of the most well-known Classical pieces in an impressive variety of styles, ranging from mambo to "For The Love Of Money" by The O'Jays.)