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Face the Music 33 - Vague World

jamesb — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:26:10 +0000

It’s a tribute to all things vague and undefined…to all the times you find yourself saying “stuff” and “thingy” when what you really mean is “whatchamacallit” and “doohickey”. So sit back and enjoy the yada yada yada.

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Cowboy Junkies
Album: The Trinity Revisited
Song: I Don’t Get It
Label: Cooking Vinyl
Source: IODA

Song 2
Artist: Fancey
Album: Schmancey
Song: Fader
Label: What Are Records
Source: IODA

Song 3
Artist: Deon Blyan
Album: Lessons (And Other Things Learned)
Song: The Little Things
Label: Shameless Records Canada
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at GroupieTunes

Mentioned Links:

www.badmovieplanet.com

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Face the Music 32 - Halloween Dance Party

jamesb — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:55:50 +0000

We are having a dance party and you are invited, even if you are sitting at your desk at work with ear bud headphones crammed into your ears. In this episode, we reminisce about a few Halloweens of yesteryear and play some music that would make a corpse groove. As an extra treat, we have included a fourth song!

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Benjamin Bates
Album: Two Flies Single
Song: Two Flies
Label: Be Yourself Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 2
Artist: Cannonball Jane
Album: Knees Up!
Song: Take It To Fantastic
Label: Gaddycat Records
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 3
Artist: Information Society
Album: Synthesizer
Song: This Way Tonight
Label: Dancing Ferret
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 4
Artist: Amanda Jayne
Album: Swoon More On This Album
Song: Nine Whole Lives
Label: Whatabout Music, LLC
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Mentioned Links:

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Face the Music 31 - Girls Girls Girls

jamesb — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:43:15 +0000

The theme today is all about girls. We have three songs that are about the fairer gender. It’s not hard to find songs that are written about girls, but these three songs are wonderful and moving. We are sure you will be humming along and tapping your feet from start to finish.

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Nibs van der Spuy
Album: Beautiful Feet
Song: Anna Rosa
Label: 2Feet Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store

Song 2
Artist: Caribou
Album: Andorra
Song: Desiree
Label: Merge
Source: Podsafe Music Network
Buy Link: Buy at Amazon

Song 3
Artist: The Sadies
Album: New Seasons
Song: Anna Leigh
Label: Outside Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store

Mentioned Links:

Dancing With Elephants

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Face the Music 30 - War

jamesb — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:12:39 +0000

I said in the podcast that I had taken a 6 month break. I just added it up and the break has been closer to 9 months. Well, after 9 months I’m back! During my break I’ve had many things going on in my life and I’ve listened to a lot music.

This episode is about war. I started to plan this episode before I took the break and decided that I would pick it up again. The songs are only loosely related to war. All three songs are outstanding tracks.

Also on this episode, I introduce you to a special guess that may become a permanent part of the podcast. It was fun to record this episode. I hope to bring you many more on a more regular basis.

Featured Songs:

Additional Moog: The Bit War, buy at CD Baby
Stars: In Our Bedroom After the War: The Night Start Here, buy at Rhapsody
The Snow Fairies: Voila!: The Love Affairs of a Southern Belle, download the album FREE!

Mentioned Links:

iPhone
Book: Your Brain on Music

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Face the Music 29 - Three Rs

jamesb — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:51:36 +0000

This episode started out being about science…but when the last song really didn’t fit the theme, I decided to name it the Three Rs…you know cellular Respiration, Romance, and aRithmetic. Okay so it’s a stretch…but I still got and episode done!

Featured Songs:

Science Groove: Oxidative Phosphorylation, PMN
Rilo Kiley: Science Vs. Romance, PMN
Jonathan Coulton: Mandelbrot Set, PMN

Mentioned Links:

Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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Face the Music 28 - HUSH

jamesb — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:52:20 +0000

On today’s show, I play three songs from three different artist who all operate from the the same Label, HUSH Records. This Portland, OR label has become one of may favorite sources of new music.

Featured Songs:

Norfolk & Western: The Longest Stare, N&R on HUSH Records
Graves: Dirty Bird, Graves on HUSH Records
Super XX Man: Baby Song, Super XX Man on HUSH Records

Mentioned Links:

Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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Face the Music 27 - 2006 Retrospect

jamesb — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:51:09 +0000

On today episode I pick three songs from 2006 that I had to hear one more time. 2006 was a great year for music. I have listened to hundreds of albums and I would pick these three songs as stand out track for 2006, podsafe or not.

Featured Songs:

Jonathan Coulton: Shop Vac
Additional Moog: Holy Jukebox, Lost Cat Records
Finniston: Changes

Mentioned Links:

Dancing With Elephants

Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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Face the Music 26 - Past, Present and Future

jamesb — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 03:57:05 +0000

On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, who just may become a regular. James Jr. has joined me in the studio to help me produce this episode. We have the honor or playing song from three musical visionaries from the past. They presently have songs on the Podsafe Music Network. My hope is that these artist continue to support podsafe music in the future.

Featured Songs:

Howard Jones: “Build Our Own Futures”, PMN, iTunes, eMusic, Amazon
Thomas Dolby: “Europa And The Pirate Twins”, PMN, iTunes, CDBaby
Tom Waits: “Bottom of the World”, PMN, eMusic, Amazon

Mentioned Links:

Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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Film at 11:00 (actually make that 6:15)

jamesb — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:29:30 +0000

It was entertaining to see myself on the news tonight. I was interviewed for a piece on podcasting over the weekend.

Just a couple of small corrections: It’s not that I have always wanted to be a DJ; maybe I did once. But I guarantee…podcasting is a lot more fun than being a DJ, especially in this modern age of canned radio.

Point two: you don’t need an iPod to listen to podcasts. Almost half the people that listen to podcasts, listen from their computers. Some listen from OTHER mp3 players.

Other than those small points…thanks for the coverage John Hollenhorst. I think you hit the mark.

Face the Music 25 - Blood Sweat and Tears

jamesb — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 05:53:45 +0000

In honor of my new job and Halloween, I’ve themed this episode as Blood, Sweat and Tears.

Featured Songs:

New London Fire: “We Don’t Bleed”, PMN, iTunes, Amazon
Darren Geffre: “Sweat”, PMN, CD Baby, iTunes
The Critics: “Fail Without Tears”, PMN, CD Baby, iTunes

Mentioned Links:

Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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Face the Music 24 - PME ‘06

jamesb — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:50:35 +0000

This show contains music and thoughts about the Podcast and Portable Media Expo held September 29th and 30th, 2006 in Ontario California. I had a great time. I’m still walking on air.

Featured Songs:

Slau: “The Weight Of Words”, PMN
Geoff Smith: “Not on the Radio”, PMN
Brother Love: “There She Goes”, PMN

Mentioned Links:

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Face the Music 23 - Sun

jamesb — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:17:55 +0000

Fall is upon us, and it seemed to have turned cold overnight. Just when I thought we were going to bypass fall and go right to winter, the sun came out again last Saturday. So, in gratitude to the sun that has decided to grace us with some of the nicest weather all year, I present this episode.

Featured Songs:

Recliner: “Hello Sun”
Nathaniel Maloney: “Ocean Sunset”
Slackstring: “Sun Again Will Shine”, PMN

Mentioned Links:

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I hosted this weeks AMPed show.

jamesb — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:42:36 +0000

I had the pleasure of hosting AMPed #41, the official podcast of the Association of Music Podcasting. Check it out.

Face the Music 22 - Heroes and Monsters

jamesb — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:43:17 +0000

In life, it seems that we all know some heroes or monsters, we may even have in us a little of both at times. Here is my tribute to the hero and monster in each of us.

Featured Songs:

Dave Potts: “If I Broke The Record”, PME
Goat: “Monsters”, PME
Halfwayhome: “On the Passing of Fairytale Heroes”, PME

Mentioned Links:

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Face the Music 21 - About Time

jamesb — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:39:00 +0000

I’m back! It has been a hot, busy summer. The kids and wife have been off school. As such, not much podcasting has been taking place aside from participating in a couple Daddy Panel episodes. But I have really used this time to regenerate my podcasting batteries. I’m finding some really great music that I am aching to share.

Featured Songs:

Kevin Reeves: It’s About Time, CD Baby
Asobi Seksu: Thursday, Friendly Fire Recordings

Buy at iTunes Music Store

John Jackson: Fifteen Minutes, Magnatune
Additional Moog: Holy Jukebox, Lost Cat Records

Mentioned Links:

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Face the Music 20 - Contemplative

jamesb — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:37:25 +0000

I recorded this in one take on CastBlaster, so it is not quite my old polished self. But I guess if I keep doing it maybe I will become a new polished self. Today’s show is meant to be listened to while you are either trying to relax or while your mind is on something else.

Featured Songs:

David Francis: Song For A Party Never Held
Rob Costlow: Semester Days, Magnatune
Trance Vision: Enertia

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Face the Music 19 - Mike

jamesb — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 01:21:28 +0000

It’s all about Mike. Mike of the 6620 West Kidcast and now a new podcast, Lets Speak Italian has become a good friend of mine. This episode is dedicated to him.

Featured Songs:

Bob Gentry: Upside Down, PMN
Collin Raye: Hurricane Jane, PMN
Occupant: My Mechanism

Featured Links:

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Face the Music 18 - Sometheme

jamesb — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:35:58 +0000

I give you a different sort of theme today. The reason is that I really wanted to play these songs, so I found something that they had in common…the word SOME. Also, be sure to check out the Daddy Panel I recently participated in. Links are provided below.

Featured Songs:

Olwen Ringrose: Sometimes, PMN
The Complements: Something Like Happiness, PMN
Dann Kidd: Somebody Tell Me, PMN

Featured Links:

Dennis Gray from 101 Uses for Baby Wipes
PD Love from The DaddyCast
Greg from Dancing With Elephants

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Face the Music 17 - Mom

jamesb — Wed, 10 May 2006 19:08:59 +0000

I dedicate this episode to mothers everywhere. Where would we be if it weren’t for you, mom?

Featured Songs:

Ryo Sode: Mother, PMN
Kevin Reeve: Mother, PMN
Finniston: Listen To Your Mother

This week, the first Daddy Panel was posted. It was a lot of fun to talk with the other panelist and get their insight into fatherhood. Check it out at 101 Uses for Baby Wipes or The DaddyCast. The panelist were:

Dennis Gray from 101 Uses for Baby Wipes
PD Love from Lovehouse Radio and The DaddyCast
Rob from Podcast411
Richard Brewer-Hay

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Face the Music 16 - Monkey

jamesb — Tue, 02 May 2006 22:03:20 +0000

The subject, today, is monkeys. Who will deny that monkeys are fun, and here are 3 very entertaining songs about our favorite primates.

Featured Songs:

Jonathan Coulton: My Monkey
MonkeyShine: Dont Bite the Monkey, PMN
Jonathan Coulton: Code Monkey

Mentioned Links:

101 Uses for Baby Wipes

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Face the Music 15 - Love Evolves

jamesb — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:11:58 +0000

The saying goes that the only thing you can count on in life is change. That applies as much to love as it does to anything. This episode explores that love. Not the love of a teenage crush, or the excitement of a new romance, But the love that comes from years of helping each other achieve goals.

Featured Songs:

100 Year Picnic: About Everything But You
Super XX Man: Collecting Rocks, HUSH Records
Finniston: Changes

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Face the Music 14 - Spring Has Sprung

jamesb — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:53:13 +0000

Spring is in the air. On my walk to work this morning, I saw a robin digging a worm. He looked at me suspiciously. He probably thought I wanted the worm too. Don’t worry robin, I can dig my own worms.

I always say that winter is the great equalizer. It makes my yard look like everyone else’s. Katherine Whitehorn said, “Spring makes everything look filthy.” I’m not sure if that is true, but it sure makes my yard look bad. Time for some spring cleaning. For you listening pleasure, here are some songs to celebrate spring.

Featured Songs

Tom Paul: It’s an Easy Life, Magnatune
Ten Story Relapse: Planting Seeds
David Ippolito: This Hill is Filled With Children, PMN

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Face the Music 13 - Japanglish

jamesb — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 03:02:30 +0000

It’s been a few years since I spent some time in Japan. One day in I found a treasure that I will always cherish, I own an Eric Crapton CD. Yes, you read that right. Click the link to see the cover art for that CD yourself. Find more gems like this at engrish.com

Featured Songs

Daiki & Little Wings: Dear Friend, PMN
Ambulance LTD: New English, TVT Records, BUY THIS ALBUM
Asobi Seksu: I’m Happy But You Don’t Like Me,

Free Download

Download “I’m Happy But You Don’t Like Me” (MP3, 192kbps)
Download “New English” (MP3, 192kbps)

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Face the Music 12 - Half Empty Half Full

jamesb — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:10:25 +0000

Is the cup half empty or half full? ‘Tis an age old question, or at least as old as cups have been around. I wonder what they used before they had cups?

Featured Artists:

Natives of the New Dawn: Good Day, PMN
All Mighty Whispers: Mighty Whispers, PMN
Jenny Lewis: Happy

Mentioned Links:

iRiver and 6620 West Kidcast podcasts
Jenny Lewis interview on NPR’s All Things Considered

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Face the Music 11 - Tripin

jamesb — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 05:00:16 +0000

Spring is almost in the air. It keeps teasing us. We have a warm day and then it will dump a few inches of snow. I can’t help but think about summer and wonder where the family and I will get away to on a family trip this year. Here are three songs that explore this theme in odd ways. Listen in and find out how.

Featured Artists:

100 Year Picnic: Mary Faye Tucker, PMN
Koala: Guantanamo Bay, PMN
Parks and Recreation: Break Into Song

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Face the Music 10 - Cool Chemistry

jamesb — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 21:08:08 +0000

It’s show number 10, the big ONE ZERO. I have a long way to go before I hit 100, and I’m looking forward to the ride.

Featured Songs:

Kimo Watanabe: Won’t Let You Down, PMN
Kimo Watanabe: Ke Anuenue, PMN
Edie Carey: Chemistry, PMN

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