Playing with Lists and Playlists: Hi, my name is Carlos and I'm a playlist junkie. They're just as much fun to read as to compile or even, if you're really desperate and have the time (or are too young, busy or sensible to have a less than encyclopedic knowledge of popular music) actually listen to. Thanks to Wood's Lot, which featured the "excellent pinko" anti-war set, I came across this intriguing, humorous and idiosyncratic collection of playlists by Scott Williams of WFMU. (Here is how to listen online.) My favourites are An Italian Lesson and Pleasant Here At The Lake. I wonder what he has planned for tonight (or tomorrow night?), as Monday is the day of his weekly show...
posted by Carlos Quevedo (14 comments total)
Wow, thanks Carlos. I'm actually listening to the anti-war set right now. I haven't heard Aphrodite's Child since high-school. I haven't been paying very much attention to playlists, but I think I like the idea. It's a bit like sharing a "roll your own concept album". It also seems like a great way to introduce yourself to artists that somebody else considers noteworthy for reasons other than having a nice rack and tight ass. posted by substrate at 5:18 AM on November 11, 2002
i didn't know there were such people as 'playlist junkies'. you'd be a nightmare on 'desert island discs'. could you cut it down to eight songs?
here's something for you - a mix album which requires a playlist 'prizes given to the first person to do the knowledge and name them all' (RHS of this *excellently* designed page). posted by asok at 5:21 AM on November 11, 2002
Check out Yule Shoot Your Eye Out, which currently lists five years of Christmas show playlists from WZBC in Boston. posted by kickerofelves at 5:29 AM on November 11, 2002
ahh ZBC... there was a time you could listen online....
WFMU is the greatest station in the history of radio. Great post, Q. posted by oissubke at 5:59 AM on November 11, 2002
Most of my mix albums have themes. My favourite so far is "heavy metal covers of pop songs". You haven't heard Michael Jackson's "Beat It", until you've heard it at 140 BPM with double-bass kick drums. posted by Dark Messiah at 6:32 AM on November 11, 2002
WFMU's "Whole Lotta Chug"'s got music from the WickerMan soundtrack - have you guys heard that? Fearless djing. posted by DenOfSizer at 8:08 AM on November 11, 2002
[Marge Simpson, irritatedly] Hmmmmmmmm... [Marge Simpson, irritatedly] posted by y2karl at 10:46 AM on November 11, 2002
If we're going to go whole hog on FMU, this post wouldn't be complete without a mention of Glenn Jones on Sunday afternoon. The man who for a brief but glorious period of time held the world record for longest continuous broadcast.
was a time when i would sit on my roof in the snow in order to listen to this show. for the record, it was before the days of streaming.
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posted by substrate at 5:18 AM on November 11, 2002