Classic Marat

Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Bill Evans and friends explore modal jazz in "Kind of Blue." This sublime composition from 1959 is widely recognized as one of the best selling, most respected Jazz albums of all time.

Arguably the best selling world music album of all time, "Buena Vista Social Club" reunites Cuba's most venerable musicians, many of whom were active in the 1930's, 40's and early 50's. This album was produced in 1996 in Cuba by Ry Cooder and inspired a film of the same name by Wim Wenders. I strongly encourage you to search Youtube for "Buena Vista Social Club." You'll discover a trove of excellent music videos. Download. Share. Repeat as needed.

This week we offer the soundtrack from the 1938 film entitled "Alexander Nevsky" directed by Sergei Eisenstein and scored by Sergei Prokofiev. This brilliant composition marries soaring choral with a deeply emotive orchestration. The film tells the story of a 13th Century invasion of Russia by the Teutonic Knights and their subsequent defeat by Prince Alexander Nevsky. In actual fact . . . coming immediately before WWII . . . it presages the Nazi Invasion of the Soviet Union and their subsequent rout.

Acoustic Masterpieces - Volume 1, “Lion’s Roar” - First Aid Kit “Blossom” - James Taylor and Carole King “So Far Away” - Carole King and James Taylor “Machine Gun Kelly” - James Taylor and Carole King “Up On The Roof” - Carole King and James Taylor “Cosmic Love” - Florence and the Machine “Drumming Song” - Florence and the Machine “Hurricane Drunk” - Florence and the Machine “Wayfaring Stranger” - Jack White “Am I Born to Die” - Tim Eriksen “Lady Margret” - Cassie Franklin “Idumea” - Sacred Harp Singers

Big Barking Dog Alternative Radio is changing formats from Alt/Indie to Classic, Opera, Jazz and World Music. Tonight we are pleased to present "Requiem in D Minor" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This was his final composition before he died on Dec 5, 1791 at the age of 35. Download the podcast free of charge. Share the link with your friends.