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Saturday, May 2, 2020

The Minstral Show – (Episode 85)




Welcome to the Minstral Show, the program that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century.

Eleven new songs by signed, unsigned and Independent artists in the spotlight this week featuring, The Dream Syndicate, Arbouretum, Squids out to Sea, Medicine Boy, Amarante, Ian Alexander, Agnes Obel, The Vacant Lots, Mt Mountain, MARIUSZ DUDA and The Happy Fallen.

As the COVID lockdown moves into May, stress levels are beginning to build in anticipation of the consequences…But no matter how dire these events may be or seem to be, the human spirit will endure and overcome whatever hurdles are placed in front of us. After all, our communities have experienced much worse and survived whatever was thrown at us. So, I believe a little flu and an economic change are things we can handle and get through together.

Creativity through music, art and poetry are great ways to let in the light while the darkness passes over us, and so; As we “Dust off the Rust” and “Let it All In” “Till the Stars Go Out”, we see through “A Window” to the “Mountains”, and “Hesitate” while the “Camera’s Rolling”, as the “Rescue” “Tassels” “The Song of a Dying Memory”, we “Can’t Be Lonely”…here are this weeks songs, made just for you.

The Minstral Show – (Episode 85)



SONGS:


SET 01
The Dream Syndicate – Dusting Off the Rust – (2020 Apr 16)
Arbouretum – Let it All In - (2020 Mar 20)
Squids out to Sea - Till the Stars Go Out – (2020 Apr 12)


SET 02
Medicine Boy – A Window - (2020 Apr 16)
Amarante – Mountains - (2020 Apr 15)
Ian Alexander – Hesitate - (2020 Apr 24)
Agnes Obel – Camera’s Rolling - (2020 Feb 20)


SET 03
The Vacant Lots – Rescue – (2020 Mar 05)
Mt Mountain – Tassels – (2020 May 01)
MARIUSZ DUDA - The Song of a Dying Memory - (2020 Apr 14)
The Happy Fallen – Can’t Be Lonely – (2004)

ALSO:

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Sunday, January 12, 2020

The Minstral Show – (Episode 081)



Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century.

A new decade begins as Jan 2020 unfolds to reveal the next chapter of music…part of which, will be heard here today through new songs by Glass Eye, The Room in the Wood, Jonathan Hulten, In Continuum, and Agnes Obel. Also featured on today’s program are great tunes by Night Beds, Dino Belli, Tom Moriarty, David Ian Roberts, Big Big Train, Damn the Bard and a brilliant colab by sonic elements Dave Kerzner, John Wesley, Billy Sherwood and Rush drummer Neil Peart who pay tribute to “Rush” with a cover of their iconic tune “Tom Sawyer”.

Incidentally, a charity edition of the Sonic Elements XYZ album is available on the Sonic Elements Bandcamp page.

The album is dedicated to Rush drummer Neil Peart who passed away on January 7th 2020. All profits from sales of this album will be donated to the Gord Downie Brain Cancer research foundation in honor of Neil Peart, so if you are a fan like me, here’s a great way to honor Neil. A big thank you to Dave Kerzner and all the artists who made this possible.

And so, we start a new decade in the spirit of community, as we pay tribute to the artists who carry our thoughts forward through lyric, expression and the ambiance that their music leaves us with when looking back, and you heard it here first, on the Minstral show.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are below.

The Minstral Show Episode 81



SONGS:

SET 01
Eclisse (Glass Eye) – Watching as You Burn – (2018 - 2020)
The Room in the Wood – Charmed (2019 Nov)
Jonathan Hulten – The Mountain (2020 Jan)
Night Beds – There was Enough Rest (2011)

SET 02
IN Continuum – The Path (2019 Dec)
Agnes Obel – Broken Sleep (2020 Jan)
Dino Belli – Running Away – (2017 Oct)
Tom Moriarty – Fade Away (2013)

SET 03
Dave Kerzner & Sonic Elements – Tom Sawyer (Rush Cover 2012)
David Ian Roberts – Carillon (2019 May)
Big Big Train – The Florentine (2019 May)
Damh the Bard – Sons and Daughters (of Robin Hood) (2012 Nov)


 ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

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Special thanks to: Southbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:

3rd set Intro



The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”


…and of course, here, on the World United Music Blog. 😊


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Sunday, November 17, 2019

The Minstral Show – (Episode 078)




Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century.

An awesome music line up today as we begin closing in on the end of another decade. November 2019 has seen a flurry of great new music released by signed unsigned and independent artists, and so today we’re going to play some of those songs, all of which rank in the very best rock, progressive rock, alternative and Psychedelic streams in this continuing music evolution.

New songs featured today are by; “In Continuum, Charles Rumback and Ryley Walker, Agnes Obel, The Hanging Stars, Randy McStine, Dustin Prinz, Superdrone, and Skeleton Goode”. Also featured in today’s program are awesome tunes by Calexico, Some Velvet Morning, Lo-Fi Resistance and Sarah Jaffe.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are below.

The evolution of rock never sounded so good, and you heard it here first, on the Minstral Show.

The Minstral Show Episode 78



SONGS

SET 01
In Continuum – All that Is (New)
Calexico – Curse of the Ride
Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker – Worn and Held (New)
Agnes Obel – Island of Doom (New)

SET 02
The Hanging Stars – I’ve seen the Summer in Her Eyes (New)
Randy McStine – Prayer (New)
Dustin Prinz – Dusting for Prints (New)
Some Velvet Morning – Resistance

SET 03
LO-FI Resistance – Chalk Lines
Superdrone – Be There (New)
Sarah Jaffe – Black Hoax Lie
Skeleton Goode – When the Dragon Flies Low (New)



ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

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Special thanks to: Southbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:

3rd set Intro


The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”


…and of course, here, on the World United Music Blog. 😊


Catch the Wave!

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

The Minstral Show – (Episode 062)




Welcome back to the only show that covers the best music being made today…and of course as always, we have Three great sets of music coming your way featuring, Dave Kerzner’s In Continuum with special guest Steve Hackett, followed by Marqui Adora, Rick Miller, Stephan Thelen, Agnes Obel, John Sokoloff, Amos Lee, Julian Lennon and John Fogerty.

Music that tells a story, opens the mind, and takes us to a better place…you’re in a room at the edge of the galaxy, so sit back, relax and cast off your burden for the real music of the 21st century…

Let my play for you, the songs of tomorrow,
while we dream of better days, in a World United by Music…

The Minstral Show Episode 62
SONGS:

SET: 01
In Continuum – Crash Landing – Featuring Steve Hackett
Marqui Adora – White Buildings
Rick Miller – Heaven in Your Eyes

SET: 02
Stephan Thelen – Road Movie
Agnes Obel – Red Virgin Soil
John Sokoloff – Waltz for Anastasia

SET: 03
Amos Lee – What’s Going On
Julian Lennon – Someday – Featuring Steven Tyler
John Fogerty – Don’t You Wish it Was True


 ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

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Special thanks toSouthbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:
3rd set Intro


The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”



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Sunday, November 25, 2018

The Minstral Show – (Episode 060)


The choices we make in life stay with us from beginning to end and even though we make errors on our way, we do eventually learn from them and move on.

Each one of us, when born, begins a path that zig zags through the forest of life. The forest presents us with many paths and lessons from the choices we make which provide us with a glimpse and understanding of why we are here. Those lessons often turn into art through poetry, paintings, sculptures and of course Music. Todays episode contains some of those expressions through the music of Julian Lennon, Sonic Elements, Damh the Bard, Amarante, Dave Kerzner, House of Not, Agnes Obel, Fabio Brunelli and Mountain Heart.

More than just a podcast, World United Music has emerged to bring you the best music being made in the 21st century by signed, unsigned and Independent artists.

To all the Artists, be sure to share the podcast episode with your network as it helps bring attention not only to your work but to the work of others as well. That's what the “World United Music” project is all about, bringing attention to all the artists who make great music.

SET: 01


Julian Lennon opens the first set with “In Between” taken from his soul stirring 2013 album “Everything Changes”. The song is about moments of personal clarity and evolution…the “In Between” moments when life washes over us…it’s a song of attestation with a message… and advice, all in one…a great tune by Julian Lennon.

Next up is a brilliant 3 song collage / tribute to “YES” with “Your Move”, “And You and I”, and “Wonderful Stories” taken from a 2018 collaborative artist album by Sonic Elements called “Yesterday and Today” It’s a wonderful celebration of the bands 50th anniversary.

The album was put together by Multiple generations of artists that joined together with current and former members of “YES” to recreate classic songs from the different eras of the band, going all the way back to their very first album entitled "Yes".

The featured artists on today’s 3 song cover, are Jon Davison, Sally Minnear, Dave Bainbridge, Johnny Bruhns, Fernando Perdomo, Dave Kerzner and Robin Schell.

Just one of the many awesome tracks found on this amazing album.

Damh the Bard closes the set with “Under a Beltane Sun” taken from his 2012 album “Antlered Crown and Standing Stone”.

A fitting song and wonderful story to end this exceptional set of music

This song speaks to the soul with a wish to return to more peaceful communal times, a song that you just might find yourself singing along to, “Under a Beltane Sun”.


And so, In Between, its your move where You and I can listen to wonderful stories under a Beltane sun, a set of music, only heard here, on the Minstral show.

SET: 02


Amarante opens our second set with their 2018 cover of Lord Huron’s song, “Meet Me in the Woods”. … this is an excellent cover and would make an excellent movie track in my opinion, it’s that good. I’m subscribed to Amarante’s youtube channel which of course is where I first heard this song, where they made a great video of the tune, so when you get a chance, please do check it out.

Sometimes the stories we hear are a warning that are as dark as a brothers grim tale, so listen to the lyrics and take heed, don’t F with forces you cannot see for in the darkness you may be…Amarante

Dave Kerzner follows with “The Lie” taken from his 2015 Deluxe version of “New World”…one of 23 songs on what is Quite simply, the very best album of 2015.

The song lyrics get right to the point…

Be careful of the lies you make for
Someday you will slip up and be shown
Beside the guilt you own – Dave Kerzner.

“House of Not” follow with “Key of G” taken from their 2012 album “On the Madness of Crowds”. “House of Not” is a Progressive Rock Band from Toronto Ontario Canada that delivers a unique story through a of 5 part Rock Odyssey spread out across 5 albums…

In the lyrics of “Key of G” the artists asks…

"Hey Son, do you know where you come from,
and where you will go? And where you will go?
Tell me of the things that block your way...
Could it be the face you saw in the mirror just the other day?
How far must we look for who's to blame?
And is it how we're different or how we're so much the same?"

lots of good music to listen too when you check them out.


And so, the lessons of life shall be revealed when you “Meet me in the Woods” where we will expose “The Lie” in the key of “G” and find the truth, on the Minstral Show.

SET: 03


Agnes Obel opens the final set with Stretch Your Eyes” taken from her 2016 album “Citizen of Glass”.

The 10 song album is darkly poetic with a pleasantly infectious ambiance that defies genra description…the tones and movement in her music are quite captivating… so, “Stretch Your Eyes” and have a listen.

From Modina Italy, Fabio Brunelli follows with “Mosquito” taken from his Volume III album from 2013.

Influenced by some of the great progressive rock bands of the 70’s such as Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP, King Crimson and Gentle Giant, Fabio Brunelli treats us to his unique style of music that delves into those past influences with his own formula that captures a path on the road within the forest. “Mosquito”.

Mountain Heart closes the set with their 2009 live cover version of the Allman Brothers “Whipping Post”…I have to say, If you haven’t heard this version yet, get ready to be blown away because this brilliant cover is going to grab your ears turn your head and speak to your musical soul…I can’t think of a better cover for this classic song and that’s saying a lot…this is pure music passion and craftsmanship with a 10 on 10 for entertainment…the very best, and a fitting song to end this weeks episode.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are in the episode description.

And so, Agnes Obel, Fabio Brunelli and Mountain Heart are in que, for you, on the Minstral Show. Have a great week everybody!

The Minstral Show – (Episode 060)
SONGS:

SET 01
Julian Lennon – In Between
Sonic Elements – Your Move, And You & I, Wonderful Stories (YES Cover)
Damh the Bard – Under a Beltane Sun

SET 02
Amarante – Meet Me in the Woods (Lord Huron Cover)
Dave Kerzner – The Lie
House of Not – Key of G

SET 03
Agnes Obel – Stretch Your Eyes
Fabio Brunelli – Mosquito
Mountain Heart – Whipping Post (Allman Brothers Cover)



ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist links below.)

ARTIST LINKS:


The World United Music Podcast is now carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. New shows are uploaded on Sunday’s but you can also stream past shows any time you like. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”



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Monday, September 3, 2018

The Minstral Show – (Episode 055)




Hello everyone, we’re back after a short break to bring you the best and newest songs of the 21st century featuring: Blackwater Holylight, Factice Factory, Sir Robin & The Longbowmen, Muff, Great Lake Swimmers, Agnes Obel, Lucy Kruger, S.J. Tucker, Wheat Fields, The Hanging Stars, Paul Weller and Chelsea Lee.

More than just a podcast, World United Music has emerged to bring you the best music being made in the 21st century by signed, unsigned and Independent artists.

To all the Artists, be sure to share the podcast episode with your network as it helps bring attention not only to your work but to the work of others as well. That's what the “World United Music” project is all about, bringing attention to all the artists who make great music.

SET: 01

From Portland Oregon, “Blackwater Holylight” starts off the first set with “Sunrise” taken from their April 2018 self titled album “Blackwater Holylight”.

“Sunrise” is an intricate brew of music genres that swirls into a psychedelic pool of mystique, thought and garage rock. A Great new alternative tune to start off today’s episode.

Following Blackwater Holylight is “Factice Factory” from Lievin France with their June 2018 single, “Extinguisher”.

“Extinguisher is a new wave  / dark wave offering that reminds of Gary Numan in all its electro mysterious and futurist atmosphere. It borders on late 70’s early 80’s new wave but is darkly unique with its own signiture. Good sounds from Lievin France.

From Dresden Germany, Sir Robin & The Longbowmen follow with “In the Dark” taken from their January 2016 self Titled album “Sir Robin & The Longbowmen”

“In the Dark” is a good mix of Heavy Psyche and Dark Wave which best describes the atmosphere it invokes on the listener…its like being in the moments of a heavy dream well before waking up. Good song.

Austin Texas band “Muff” close the set with the title track to their August 2018 album “Go Gently”.

One of six great tunes on the album by Rachel LaCoss, Taylor Wallace, Nic Valenzuela, and Scott Lowe.


And so, Good music flows in the 21st century with Sunrise, Extinguisher, In the Dark and Go Gently, on the Minstral show.

SET: 02

Toronto Ontario Band, Great Lake Swimmers starts off the second set with “New Light” taken from their 2009 album “Lost Channels” –

Great Lake Swimmers is built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer / songwriter Tony Dekker… “New Light” being a good soothing example of their melodic music and poetic lyrics, let’s us know that Change, is a constant.

Agnes Obel follows with “Stone” taken from her October 2016 album “Citizen of Glass” - The music is dreamy yet with an aura of shadow and mystique where poetic lyrics gently invites the listener to personal imagery…a very engaging song to be sure.

Up Next is South Africa’s Lucy Kruger with “Heart of Stone” taken from her 2012 debut album “Cut those Strings”.

Sometimes leaving a place can be a good thing in order for the soul to evolve but in leaving, there is always someone left behind. “Heart of Stone” is a song about that experience sung in a very honest and down to earth way. Lucy now makes Berlin Germany her home and has evolved wonderfully into “Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys”…lot’s of great music to discover there.

S.J. Tucker closes the set with “Storm” taken from her October 2006 album ”Sirens”. The “Storm” signifies our path in life as the gypsy soul wonders across the land to live life and explore it to its fullest…Sometimes it’s better to be the River and not the stone.


And So, change waits for no one as new light shines to turn some of us into stone and others to flight as we begin new journey’s on the road and in the storm ahead called life.

SET: 03

From Black-heath Australia, “Wheat Fields” kicks off our last set with the title track to their May 2013 EP “Saturnalia” –

Saturnalia is a psychedelic pop tune that derives its name from the Ancient Roman celebration held in December to honor Saturn. The song is a harmonic blend of psychedelia and vocals that certainly pleases the ear. Excellent music by Wheat Fields.

London UK Band “The Hanging Stars” follow with “Golden Vanity” taken from their March 2016 Album “Over the Silvery Lake” an awesome album by the way, with its soft psychedelic Americana country vibes and ambiance. What’s not to like? “ Golden Vanity”

Paul Weller follows with “Aspects” a pre-released single from his upcoming September 14th 2018 album “True Meanings”. This will be Paul’s 26th album to date which speaks to Paul’s successful career in music. The song “Aspects” is a reflection of hope and empathy, which are qualities in short supply in today’s world. Good music and great timing.

Closing the set is Virginia state’s Chelsea Lee with “Lucky for You” a song released in 2009 while she was still in high school. It’s a wonderful song that expresses the pains of a break up, yet its sung with hope, bravery and a hidden melancholy at the same time. A masterful song that sent sparks and excitement sky high across YouTube when it first came out….and the magic is still there.

However, her self made video and all her artist links disappeared from YouTube sometime ago but I found the original video on Vimeo and since I’m unable to track down artist links for Chelsea Lee, I have included the Vimeo link in the episode description. So please do visit Chelsey there and leave a comment. “Lucky for You” is a wonderful song not to be missed.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are in the episode description.

And now the final set on today’s program in celebration of life and hope for the future. Thanks for joining us everyone and we’ll see you all next week, enjoy the music.

The Minstral Show – (Episode 055)


SONGS:

SET 01
Blackwater Holylight – Sunrise
Factice Factory – Extinguisher
Sir Robin & The Longbowmen – In the Dark
Muff – Go Gently

SET 02
Great Lake Swimmers – New Light
Agnes Obel – Stone
Lucy Kruger – Heart of Stone
S.J. Tucker – Storm

SET 03
Wheat Fields – Saturnalia
The Hanging Stars – Golden Vanity
Paul Weller – Aspects
Chelsea Lee – Lucky for You

ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Details below.)

ARTIST Links:


The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”

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