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An Eclectican Holiday

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:49:00 +0000

Eclectica's First Holiday Installment!! :D:D

Good news! Eclectica's got its first holiday episode up and out! I've just put the 'cast together so I'll be getting you all the song list and every appropriate link after I come back from visiting with my family over the holiday. :) (Now sitting below! :D:D) For now, here's a new show to keep you entertained over the next few (hopefully wonderful) days!

I hope you have a wondrous and joyous winter season; filled with warmth, laughter, fond memories to last a lifetime, & an over-abundance of love!

Brightest of Blessings,

DJ Selchie

Track List

1. Anna Wilson - Yule Swing

2. Jonathan Coulton - Podsafe Christmas Song

3. Must be Tuesday - Merry Nondenominational Holiday

4. The Nadas - Here Comes Christmas

5. Jim Murphy - Carol of the Bells

6. Tommy Harden - Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella

7. Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music - Drummer Boy - A Celtic Rendition (Feat. Ann Malone)

8. Stellamara - Kyrie Eleison

9. The York Waits - El Desembre Congelat

10. Paul Winter - Tomorrow is my Dancing Day

11. The London Fox Players - Here we Come A-Wassailing

12. Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music - Silent Night - May There Be Peace On Earth (Feat. Sarah Warwick)

13. Geoff Haynes & Ian Gill - In the Bleak Midwinter

Background music provided by: The Pittsburgh Symphony Brass - Carol of the Bells

The Magic of the Harvest Season

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0000

Eclectica's Faerie Harvest

Happy harvest season, everybody!

In honor of so much faerie-influence being present in my life, I've centered the next few shows on the world of Faerie, and I really hope you enjoy the music featured! It's a delight for me to share this music with you, and I hope you find just as much magic in it as I do. :)

Whether you're into celebrating Hallowe'en, or prefer to just sit around the table with your family and friends for a good old Thanksgiving dinner, I hope this latest episode of Eclectica finds you well! For "many longs" as my grandmother would say, I've had the next few episodes in the works; so instead of blabbing all over the place here, I'll simply let the next (and long-time coming) episode of Eclectica speak for itself! Here's to a marvelous Turkey Day, more things to be thankful for than you could ever possibly count, and an All Hallows Eve that's nothing but pure magic!

Track Listing:

1. Caprice - Enter Laoris

2. Elvendrums - Walking in the Woods

3. The Gypsy Nomads - The Celtic Sprite

4. Deirdre Flint - The Boob Fairy

5. Elvendrums - Shadows

6. Meg Davis - The Elf Glade

7. Nassau - Fairies

8. Caprice - Faeries Stole Bridget

9. Faun - Satyros

10. Omnia - Satyrsex

11. Kitaro - Flying Celestial Nymphs

12. S. J. Tucker - The Pixie Can't Sleep

Band Name = Band Web Site (Where available.)

Track Title = Band Myspace Page (Where available.)

Image Link = Available for Purchase From

Background Music: Flute Force - Nymphs Gathering

Thanks again to each and every artist who personally permitted me to play their work on this show, and thanks to my friends; without whom I would not likely have found much of the wonderful music herein, or had so much to be thankful for. :):)

♥♥♥

DJ Selchie

HOLY CRAP! ECLECTICA IS BACK!! ^_^

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:05:00 +0000

Well, if you haven't already guessed, I imagine you've picked up on the fact that I haven't been able to put out a podcast in a while.

To those of you who have been waiting for such, I humbly apologize.

Up until recently I have been in the midst of a rather traumatic move, not knowing where I was going to be for a bit, and in fact living in a wee hotel room, unsure of pretty much.. everything. But good news! Today's a new day, and I am (very gratefully) landed in a wonderful place with a bunch of amazing people around me. ^_^ Therefore, I am extremely happy to be able to announce to you, that

ECLECTICA IS NOW OFFICIALLY BACK ON AND IN PRODUCTION, AND THERE ISONE HELL OF A SUPERB EPISODE IN THE WORKS AND ON THE WAY- FOR YOU!!! :D:D

All I can say is; if you like Mid. Eastern &/or bellydance music, -you are going to want to listen to Eclectica's next episode!- :D:D (I'm not gonna spoil it all by spilling the beans here, but srsly- trust me! ^_^)

I'm in the process of getting the CDs I need to snag the songs pertinent for E's next (come-back) episode, and as soon as I do, this thing will be ON!! ^_^ Plus I have a lot of -really, really- great names where our next ep's lineup is concerned- (and who want to hear the show when it's all up and published! *squee!*) So keep your ears peeled (ew- I mean, figuratively, please!), do a little bit of imagining, take a guess or two, and if you or anyone you know likes Middle Eastern or belly-danceable, awesome tunes, come and check on in for the next episode of Eclectica! :D:D

Thanks for listening, as well as for your patience.

Love to All,

DJ Selchie

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig Oraibh!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Happy St. Pat's to all of you; from Eclectica, DJ Selchie, & all of the "MoonWater" clan! ;D

Contemplating the Next Eclectica

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:25:00 +0000

So what kind of show would all of you listeners out there like to hear from me & Eclectica next? What can I improve? What's been under-covered or over-done? Is there a theme or a style of music you'd like to hear? Is there something you'd like me to focus more or less on? Twahk ta me, twahk ta me! ;D

I've been pondering a few different themes for upcoming shows, n' I'd really love to get some feedback. :) How about a show all about featuring exclusively up-tempo, up-beat, Dance/Techno/Rave/Trance/House and/or EBM music? Or perchance something darker or heavier in style? I know I've got a few friends who really dig harder rock, and I've been looking about n' finding a few pieces that would really fit that Metallica-inspired, Grunge &/or Punk rock theme. ^_^

How about Spring-themed music? Something a little Pagan, w/talk of spring holidays, satyrs & Wiccan, old Celtic, Nature & seasonal inspirations, beliefs and practices? What about a show focused entirely on mythological or Fantasy creatures; like faeries, dragons, merfolk, etc.? (I could probably do a whole show each on the fae in one ep. and merfolk in another... ;D)

So what do you think? So many inspirations, so many potential directions to go! :D:D

Hope to hear from you all soon! (On either this web site, Eclectica's MySpace page, E's Twitter feed, or at Eclectica's sister page; djselchie .blogspot.com.) ^_^

Thanks All!
♥
DJ Selchie

Episode 7: Audible Anomalies

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:22:00 +0000

Eclectica Episode 7: Audible Anomalies

I've been sitting on this episode for a bit; trying to decide whether or not to publish it as-it was when I first "finished" it, on the night of its creation. Since my microphone woes have not quiiite yet been resolved (though a remedy is fast approaching on the horizon- with the help of UPS ;)), it occurred to me to try something new for a change, and put a little twist in the mix. What exactly? Well, I thought I might let my screen reader speak for me this time, as our temporary show announcer! ^_^ I thought it'd be something neat, new and unique, you know?

But in the end, I decided to go with the advice of a more seasoned podcaster. Therefore, in lieu of letting Jorgan the Electronic Voice Announcer speak up for me (to save you all from having to bear with my cruddy microphone), I chose to re-produce it, w/my own (hopefully pleasing & endearingly oddball) voice. :)

As for the rest of the show's content; a couple of weeks ago I got a "bee in my bonnet" to suddenly make an impromptu, relatively short podcast centered around all of these great bits of music that have not (as yet) fit into any particular show or theme on Eclectica. Therefore, they're the show's "anomalies" as it were. :) -This is NOT so say that these pieces or bands are weird or bizarre or freakish in any negative sense of the words. Not one bit. These artists & their music all rock considerably (otherwise, why the heck would I feature them here??). They are all just so good, their music could go just about anywhere. And thus, mehopes you see my problem. ;)

But I'll let the music speak to you for itself. :)

As always, if you have any thoughts or ideas you might like to relay to me regarding the show, I'd love to hear from you; my rockin' public. :D You can always feel free to contact me (via my new e-mail addy; djselchie@gmail.com) about programming, artists whom you might like to hear featured on Eclectica, etc., or for any other reason if you wish. And musicians, bands, recording artists etc. are (again, as per usual) most welcome to submit their music for potential use on the show. :)

Aaaanyhoo..! All that being said, on to the music!!
I truly hope you enjoy what you hear. ^_^

Hugs to All,
DJ Selchie

Track List

1. Metro Station - California
2. Shanghai Restoration Project - Preface
3. The Silent Treatment - The Secret (Jamie)
4. Death Cab for Cutie - Title and Registration
5. The Sisters 3 - Gremlins
6. Bloc Party - Flux
7. My American Heart - The Shake (Awful Feeling)
8. Deastro - Shaded Forests
9. Wendy and Lisa - Invisible

Many thanks to the artists who made this episode possible by making their music podsafe, Ioda PromoNet, The Podcast Music Network, Ariel Publicity, and the "We Are Not Cool" podcast. ^_^
You guys all rock!!

Eclectica's Got a New E-Mail, Plus a New Companion Page!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:11:00 +0000

Download the blurb about E's new info here. :)

From now on, if you'd like to contact Eclectica's hostess & resident creatrix (the wondrously bizarre miss DJ Selchie), you can do so via a brand new e-mail address!

djselchie@gmail.com

Wytherwiere@hotmail.com was just too long, complex n' hard to spell, so in order to facilitate greater hostess-listener interaction, a new gmail account has been created!!
The new e-mail account is already live (up & working), and the old one will be for at least a few weeks, just in case. But from here on out, if you want to get in touch w/Eclectica's host, you can reach her w/your ideas, comments, constructive critiques, tips and other information (such as music submissions) at djselchie@gmail.com..! ... Woot!

Plus, since Google gives every new e-mail account a BlogSpot account to boot (aren't they nice?), you can also find Eclectica's new companion site @

djselchie.blogspot.com!

"What's there" you ask? Easy! That's where you'll find a little bit about your hostess, a few links to places like Eclectica's home page and one or two other related pages, aaaand (here's the best part) all the music that would be played on Eclectica, if time, artist permissions, and copyright laws allowed. :):) ^_^ (And some might, in future! ;D)

If there's a song out there that tickles your fair hostess's fancy, you'll more than likely hear it on Blip. (Whether that be in the "played" section, or to arrive there sometime in future. ;)) -So, since we all know that a certain, unnamed someone has mad-crazy tastes that lie all over the map, don't forget to keep your eyes and ears open over there; for -all kinds- of fun, crazy, catchy, heartfelt & engaging music!! The BlogSpot page for DJ Selchie is predominantly designed to get the word out better about the show, and to disperse DJ Selchie's station on Blip, (which in turn was meant to put greater focus on Eclectica.. ;)- I know.. sneaky!), so like life it comes back around into one big, interconnecting circle. :) I hope you enjoy what you encounter there, and that if you do, you'll drop a line! (Just cast your thoughts into the tidepool at the new e-mail address listed above, into one of the comment boxes here, or in your own blip or response @ DJ Selchie's Blip.fm radio station. :)

Thank you so much for your time & attention, and we now return you to your regularly scheduled internet. ;D

Cheers and Ciaos, Fellow Surfers!
♥

Giving Props Where Props are Due

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:59:00 +0000

I've been wondering about what happened to a favorite local DJ whom I no longer hear on the radio anymore, so tonight I decided to go research what was up. Un/Fortunately I found a site that discussed the problem; a station-wide "transition" from one format to another, and it inspired me to write this in response.

..It also reminded me of why Eclectica exists, thus I thought it only right to mention that here, and give proper credit where credit is due. :)

Download Eclectica Props Here

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The Slightly Super-Sized, Wuvvy-Duvvy Valentine's Day Show!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17:00 +0000

Direct V-Day Show Download

Okay, maybe it's not completely lovey-dovey, but upon examination of the songs I've predominantly used in this episode, some might think it's close... I'm a sap, n' it shows. ;)

I tried over and over and over again to make the music I wanted to use in this episode line up to create a storytelling ep. of sorts, but nothing ever quiiite worked out- so I just used a refinement of my first list; where the items have been lined up the way they are because they just sound good that way. :) One could say that they're now in little thematic groupings of things like "love lost," "love gained" and "love sought," but the only two pieces w/real placement meaning are those placed at the very end. ("Where Beauty Moves" and "Breakable.")

Upon final examination (and the nagging feeling that I was missing something- which inspired this realization) I kind of wish I'd put "Where Beauty Moves" before "Strict Machine" (as the feelings of the song would go better together, it'd be a better transition from "Beauty" to "Machine," and it wouldn't be such a jarring change from "Sadeness" to "Beauty.."), but at this point the work is done, and I'm not up for re-doing the whole end of the show again, like I've already done once. ;) (It's a LOT of work! :)) Perhaps you'll decide to buy these tunes online or in your local area somewhere, and you can make your own fantabulous playlist. :):)

Big props go out to ArielPublicity for access to so many songs for this episode, and as always to IodaPromonet n' the PMN!

I hope this show inspires you and makes your heart grow fonder, and that you dig all the tunes herein. :)

♥♥♥
DJ Selchie, Your Siren of Song ;)

Track List

1. Amy Speace - Two (So romantic!!)
2. The Shanghai Restoration Project -Miss Shanghai Revealed (SOO sweet!!)
3. Tori Lewis feat. Talent - Where I Wanna Be (How you should feel when you're in love. :))
4. The Latin Soul Syndicate - El Gitano del Amor (You GOTTA have some Latin music on a show about love n' passion!!!)
5. Donna Lewis - Shout (How so many of us feel when we're in love.. :))
6. Peter Bradley Adams - Under My Skin (SUCH a beautifully intense, romantic song!! -Almost sounds like Allison Krause in the background.. no?)
7. The Silentreatment - Sweet Ending (A yearning heart hoping for what we all hope for... :))
8. Deirdre Flint - I'm Single (How some of us feel during this holiday. ;))
9. Enigma - The Principles of Lust (The Everlasting Lust Remix) ('Cause love is more than just candy hearts and sonnets. -Ah yes- and show correction, they're German. :))
10. Lothlorien - Willie and Mary (Love is often crossed with hardship. We can only nurture hope & follow our hearts.)
11. Andy Davis - Earth and Venus (Sometimes we don't know how to handle love when we find it...)
12. Goldfrapp - Strict Machine (Love is not always the same for everyone... ;))
13. Enigma - Sadeness Part 1 (The US Violent Remix) (Love can be painful- & some folks like it that way. ;))
14. The New World Renaissance Band - Where Beauty Moves & Wit Delights (One of the loveliest male voices I've ever heard sings of how love doesn't always turn out the way we wish it would...)
15. Ingrid Michaelson - Breakable (Both love and Life are two supremely precious commodities.)

Background Music: Enigma - Sadeness Part 1 (The US Violent Remix)

Overall message: We need to be careful with each other. Love is a treasure and so are the hearts and lives of the people around us in our lives. We should treat them accordingly. :)

Lastly; I know that the quality of my microphone is still drek, but I hope that the quality of my music more than makes up for that. :):) Also, I hope that this Valentine's Day you find love in your life- no matter what form it takes. And that if you don't, you might at least find some cheer w/the music in this show, and that you keep your heart and hope open for love soon to come. :):)

♥♥♥
-DJS

Blooper, Anyone?

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:09:00 +0000

Yep, we selchies are at least partially human, too. ;)

If it were in the newspapers, the title would read: "Podcaster Cracks, Swallowing Microphone Whole" *lol*

(NOTE: Keep your volume low!)

http://renaessance.com/Eclectica/eclecticanvdayblooper.mp3
♥
DJ Selchie

Eclectica Now Has a Place @Twitter!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:43:00 +0000

If you'd like brand-spanking new updates on what's happening and what's coming up with Eclectica, you can now find "the most unique podcast on the web" on Twitter! :D

Check it out at http://twitter.com/eclecticanradio

"What the heck kind of news could a podcast possibly have?" you ask? Easy! That's where I'll be putting all the news and updates for the show from now on! Unless there's a big, multi-paragraph post that needs to be made (for things like special thanks, particular explanations, lengthy status updates, etc.), you'll be able to find artist permission news, musician connection updates, DJ & podcast status, news about music that's been recently acquired for play, info about new music resources I've found, & much, much more!

Moreover, if you wanna make contact, put out a suggestion or two for Eclectica's programming, direct me to song listings, music resources etc., you can- via Twitter! Just use your own tweets to reply to a particular post there, and I'll see you in my "Replies" section. :)

So sit on down, take a listen, and check us out on Twitter!

Thanks for Visiting!
♥
DJ Selchie

In Memory of an Old Friend

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:59:00 +0000

Download Link: Eclectica Episode 5: In Memoriam
Or listen via streaming feed:

This podcast is dedicated to my friend Jeff Watkins, who died recently, but who beat the odds day by day since even before the day of his birth. He was magnificently brilliant, kindhearted, sweet and strong- in mind and spirit, if not so much in body. Jeff, thank you for the time and love you gave me. I hope you're happy wherever you are, and that if you can hear me or know my heart right now, that you realize how much of an impact you made in my life, and how much of an impression you made in the lives of so many, many others.

Love You,
Nae

P.S.
-This episode is also dedicated to all of those who might be dealing with the loss of of a loved-one; as well as to the memories of those whom we've lost through years. May you always remember those who've passed and smile, and to those who've passed, may you always smile down upon the ones who remember you. :)

Love Always,
DJ Selchie

Track List

1. Nita Whitaker - Heaven Holds the Ones I Love (Because it does. Far too many of them.)
2. Julianna Raye - Laughing Wild* (Remembering innocence, love, laughter and light...)
3. Joannie Madden - Women of Ireland* (Does this speak of pure joy, or pure grief? Or both?)
4. The Endparty - There is no Time* (Becuase there isn't. Life is far, far too short.)
5. Jen Foster - Underdogs (This sings of those who are different, & of people sticking together.)
6. Virginia Coalition - Sing Along (We need to lift each other up. not tear one another down.)
7. Farewell June - Shine On* (Because you should. :))
8. Donna Lewis - Don't Ever (Cherish your own light as well. :))
9. Gypsy Nomads - Summerland* (Journey across the Mists into another realm...)
10.Melissa Ferrick - Closer (Closer to Heaven? Perfection maybe? Or to our dreams perhaps?)
11. Hey Nunnie Nunnie - Duncan's Song* (I may have lost a "he," but the sentiments remain.)
12. Bing Crosby - Count Your Blessings (Again, because we should. :) It makes everything seem brighter.. even the toughest moments. ^_^)
...Here are some of the blessings featured in this Ep:

Background Music:
Denean - Passage to the Earth Mother

Asterisks (*) indicate songs which were allowed to be played for Eclectica explicitly by the artist.

Very, very special thanks & deepest gratitude go out to each of the artists who personally donated their wonderful music to the making of this particular episode.

Also, kudos (as always) to the Podcast Music Network & Ioda Promo Net; for helping to make this episode possible. My grattitude also goes out to the Internet Music Archives, where I found the piece by Mr. Crosby. I especially wanted to put that song on this show, and I'm incredibly grateful to have been able to do so w/your help.

Without these sources and the gracious allowance of the artists who gave permission for their music to be played here on Eclectica, I wouldn't have any music available to share w/anyone. So thank you, all. :):)

Yours in Gratitude,
DJ Selchie

E-4 is Here!!! ^_^ Just Dance!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:33:00 +0000

I am SO proud of this one!:D

I figured a few tricks out w/Audacity, and this ep. doesn't have any major flubs or big issues like other previous ones have. I worked on it all night & into today (as I totally got inspired n' it lit a major fire under my butt- you fellow artists know what that's like), and I'm so glad I did. :D:D
My mic still sucks, but I found a new way to lessen the multi-track-garbling issue, and I'm really, rerally pleased w/Eclectica's latest episode. ^_^
The credits are still forth-coming (another detail oriented, time-consuming thing I need to do when I wake back up), but they will indeed soon appear- so you can find all of the artists' awesome music. :D Edit: They have arrived! See below for where to browse & buy the work of these awesome & unique artists! :D
I hope all of you out there in Listener-Land like it too!

Like I say on the end of each ep- if you have any ideas, comments, questions, concerns etc. for Eclectica or its content, I'd love to hear from you. ^_^ (You can either go to the e-mail address mentioned in the show, or just ping me here. :))

And now I'm off to go write something about this in my Tribe blog real quick; since there're so many bellydancers there, n' this ep. has a lot of ME influence. *glee*
(But to those of you who're not into that sort of thing, don't overlook this ep. because of that! It's got Renny stuff in it, all sorts of silliness, and some generally neat songs in there, too! ;D)

Oh yes, and for those of you who're into it, my wee li'l show can also be found on iTunes. :)
And dassit! Thanks for Listening and Visiting!

Cheers for now, y'all! *waves n' dances off- only to then pass right out*
♥
DJ Selchie

Track List:

1. Omnia - Dil Gaya
2. Haunted by Waters - Winds of Love
3. Faun - Sirena
4. Nile Gypsies - Farakouni
5. Great Big Sea - Chemical Worker's Song
6. Hey Nunnie Nunnie - Commercial & Endearing Young Charms
7. Salsa Celtica - An Calleach
8. Kiva - Durge Durge
9. Green Man - Óró, Sé Do Bheatha 'Bhaile
10.Mooneystarr - Shrimp & Cookies
11. Yoav - Club Thing
12. Johnny Dangerous - Dirty is the New Black

Background Music:
Crime Syndicate - Middle Eastern
MIDIval Puntiz - Raanjhan

PLEASE NOTE: THE END OF THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE & CONTENT.

Cleaning Up The Broken Pieces

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:48:00 +0000

Download: Eclectica's 1st Hallowe'en Episode, Part Deux

Well,
I finally had the nards to face my jacked up previous episodes, and though they may not sound perfect (I not ezzakly sure why/how my sound files keep gettin' all screwed up), I cleaned up some things and really hope you like the final result. (I realize that the quality loss is probably due to over-compression, n' that I could go back and replace every song file I have in my show to improve the sound quality, but w/the huge amount of man hours that it took to put it all together, frankly I just don't think I have the heart in me to try and do it again.) It took me a long time to try and face the mucky, cruddy, overly-digitized quality of just one of these pieces (a main track which was split between the first and second episodes), but now it's finally done (or, at least that part w/o redoing the whole thing), and I really hope you all like the "finished" product. :)

It'll take some more learning and doing and working w/Audacity to really get multi-track pieces up and running nicely, but I hope you'll bear w/me while I get my tech and software skills up to par, and that you'll at least enjoy your journey along the way. ;)

So saying, enuff w/the chatter! ;D Here's the second part of the long-awaited Hallowe'en episode, and mehopes you all like- whether it's All Hallows Eve, or just any occasion where some spooky music would fit your mood! ^_^

Love and Cheers,
Dj Selchie

PS- More will be coming up SOON! (Hopefully w/fewer flubs and sound quality issues. ;D)

Tracks Used in This Episode:
(And as per usual, you can visit the artist's web site via their name, and their MySpace page- if they have one- via the track title. :))

1. Joshua Safford - The Midnight Circus, Part 2
2. Jonathan Coulton - Creepy Doll
3. Chewy Marble - My Monster
4. Matchbook Romance - Monsters
5. Common Ground - Monsters
6. Voltaire - Goodnight, Demon Slayer
7. Kiva - Diana/Fanfare
8. Omnia - Wytches' Brew
9. Hungry Lucy - In the Circle
10.Ghost Bees - Vampires of the West Coast
11. The Mansfields - Who Wants to be a Zombie Anyway?

Thanks to the artists, The Podsafe Music Network, and Ioda Promonet for helping to make this episode- and every episode- happen. :) And many thanks to all of you who keep on listening. ;D

♥

Hallowe'en Still Lives!! :D:D

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:02:00 +0000

The next installment of Eclectica is: Happy Hallowe'en!-Part 1

I have been SO EXCITED about my Hallowe'en episode for Ecltectia!!
I've been searching & searching, gathering & re-gathering music for some time now; in anticipation of making a Hallowe'en episode for you, my dear listeners- and all the folks like me who just ADORE the holiday. ^_^

Unfortunately however, my job & my organization of a very large zombie event in DC prevented me from working on it as much as I'd have liked until -after- All Hallow's Eve. :( -But never fear! I will NOT let that stop me from publishing all the fun, fantastic music I've compiled for this illustrious (if now past) occasion!

I've been bustin' my butt nights and weekends trying to put this crazy thing together, and I really hope you like what you hear. ^_^

I had to divide this super-sized episode into two parts, since when the whole thing was finished it ran a whopping hour and a half! (And there were still tracks I ended up omitting! O.O)

First off, as I spend much of each year garnering zombie music to play for the DC Zombie Lurch, we start this episode off with two spiffy songs that're zombie-related! :D Both come from the Podcast Music Network- (as do most of the songs I play here on Eclectica). :)

1. Jonathan Coulton - Re; Your Brains
2 Tom Smith - Undead Happy Trees

Next, a few fun tracks I encountered while scoping out the PMN; one which I don't truly think is about witches, and the other from a longtime favorite of mine- who's a master of the unusual, somewhat creepy, darker sound and wicked, wicked lyrics. ^_^

3. Bloc Part y - Hunting for Witches
4. Tom Waits - How's it Going to End?

After that, I HAD to play something from a veritable icon in the Goth/spooky community- Voltaire! (I had the pleasure of seeing him live at CBGB's while I was spending some time in NYC, and he was super-nice. -After his performance I waited in line to speak to him, n' when it was my turn I relayed that I'd been having an uber-crappy day, and how much he'd made it better w/his awesome performance. What'd he do? He hugged me n' gave me a few bits of freebie merch to cheer me up. :):) What a good guy! :D:D)

After that comes a terribly appropriately-named band (well, at least where the holiday is concerned- but Hallowe'en or not- ya gotta love it! ;D), w/their even more appropos song "Halloween Girl." ..How could I resist?? ;D

5. Voltaire - When You're Evil (Permission given by the artist.)
6. Ghosts on the Radio - Halloween Girl

Next up, one of my all-time favorite comedians- and you cannot imagine how elated I was to find he had some of his stuff on IODA! :D:D This guy is insanely funny- as long as you're not easily offended. ;) After that, check out this wicked song in the movie "Dead and Breakfast." If you like silly or fun horror mixed w/a bit of conscious cheese and a liberal dose of humour, you're gonna love this flick- and the super music Zachariah supplies for it all throughout the film! :D

7. Stephen Lynch - Halloween (Courtesy of the Ioda PromoNet.)
8. Zachariah and the Lobos Rider - We're Comin' ta Kill Ya (Permission given by the artist.)

Lastly (for this section of the ep. anyway), we have a seriously spooky tale told by a very talented storyteller, whom I've had the pleasure of seeing on a few occassions. He does lots of pieces inspired by the fae, vampires and such, and this is- aside from perhaps one other, just about the scariest piece I've heard of his. So, it's up- and you'll hear the end of it on Eclectica's next installment! *evil grins*

9. Joshua Safford - The Midnight Circus -Part One (Permission kindly given by the artist.)

If you'd like to know more, see more, and hear more about the talented folks who're featured today (of course you do!!) than click on the links amidst the playlist. The artist's name will be linked to their official web site, and if a myspace page is available for them and/or their work, you'll find that link under the song/piece name. :)

All pieces were acquired via the Podcast Music Network, unless otherwise noted.

And lastly, if you have any requests, ideas, suggestions or comments about the show, plesae feel free to e-mail me (DJ Selchie) at wytherwiere@hotmail.com.

Thanks so much for listening, and I hope you'll come back again soon! ^_^

Many Grateful Cheers,
DJ Selchie

If You Wanna Get Your Spooky On

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000

While prepping the show's latest episode, I found a little story online to narrate for this demo I wanted to put forth for a particular podcast-series that I'm a big fan of. It's one of the many versions of an oooold campfire/ghost story that I'm extremely fond of; called "Taily Po." This version is written by Veronica Byrd, & I thought some of you might get a kick out of hearing it while you wait for the next ep. of Eclectica to come out. :)

It's not superb sound quality, but it's a fun piece, and I hope you enjoy it, nonetheless. :)

Cheers and Love,
DJ Selchie

So What's This Name Change Stuff???

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:42:00 +0000

Would Not a Rose by any Other Name Smell Just as Sweet..?

..Errrm... no. ;)

The above image copyright by me- DJ Selchie. (-Yes, that's right- I actually drew this. ;D:D)

I don't know if anyone's noticed (or frankly if anyone truly cares..) but if you have or if you do, some might be asking "so, what the *bleep!*'s up w/this whole 'DJ Selchie' thing??" Well, I've always wanted to spin music, have a DJ name n' be all "professional," and as I've always hated my first name, and am in the process of changing it, I thought it'd be better to publish my podcast (as well as do anything professionally musical unless it's singing my own original songs) under a destinctive, very special and uniquely illustrative pseudonym. (..A pen name, a nome de plume, a "professional name," etc.)

As I'm a HUGE water-baby,as well as a total mermaid & selchie fan, I thought I'd name myself after one of these... Since I've got Scottish and Irish blood, as well as features many have noted as being seal or selchie-like (such as big, dark eyes, long, dark hair, being more awkward on land than I am in the water, etc.), because I love faerie folklore and am a dweller of both land and a lover of the sea, I thought the selchie would be most appropriate. :)

Now, I know most folks will look at my DJ moniker and erroneously pronounce it "sel'-chee," but dernit, slapping a "k" in there where I was tuaght (through admittedly what little Gaelic training I have) a "ch" should be just doesn't look (or feel) right to me. So I stayed in keeping w/one of the older (and one of the many variations of) the original, Gaelic spellings. :) So just turn that "ch" sound into that of a "k," and you've got it right down pat. ^_^

I hope it doesn't throw too many people for a loop, and that you all dig the new name. As I'm a huge fan of the mythic, ethereal & mystical, as well as fantasy & the generally fantabulous, I hope this name will suit me well, as well as the wonderful tunes I hope to spin- and do credit to the beautifyl fae-seal maidens from whom I have gotten this moniker. :)

Many, many thanks to y'all for your help & support, & I hope you like what you hear!!

With Love,
DJ Selchie

I'm so Sorry

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:13:00 +0000

An old friend of mine has passed away suddenly, and I just wanted to say "goodbye, I wish I'd known you better, and that I wish so much that I'd kept closer with you over the years. You are a remarkable person, and I'm sorry for not talking to you more. Thank you for your many gifts- most of all being just your friendship."

I've known Jeff since I was about five, and my mom loves telling people how I always used to call him "my first boyfriend" when I was little. I went to school w/him as a little kid, played "Beep Ball" w/him as I was growing up; and was always amazed at fucking funny he could be, and how truly frigging SMART the man was. As the years went by (and I tried harder and harder to be "cool") though, I didn't keep in very good contact with him. And I should have. He came to a few of my birthday parties over the years, but I never really talked to him beyond those events we were together much, & my mom kept in touch w/him every six months or so-. which si more than I ever did. Well this morning I got the word that Jeff had suddenly passed away, and after a time of total shock, it's been like a bomb hit me. Fortunately my mom & I were able to go to his funeral. & that funeral home was PACKED with about three to four hundred people. Apparently Jeff was extremely spiritual, sang for his friends to make them happy, & served as a chairman on committees for disabled rights and advocacy. And all of this was news to me. I found out about many parts of his life I didn't know before, and I saw what an impact he made on others' lives, and just wanted to leet him know, here, in some way- if he can see this now- how much he touched mine. Jeff Watkins had a lot of physical problems, but he was one of the smartest people I'll ever know, and one of the bravest and strongest as well. He did a lot of amazing things, and I'm sorry I didn't know him better. I'm so grateful to have known him in the ways I did. He's blessed my life in more ways than I could possibly express.

Jeff, I'll miss you, and hope that wherever you are, you're happy, whole, and free.

Love Always.

http://renaessance.com/Eclectica/eclectica-requestformoretimeinhonourofjeff.mp3

Contact Information

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:12:00 +0000

As it seems I accidentally forgot something on my introductory podcast, here you have info for a sure, reliable way to get in contact w/me. I'd -love- to hear your thoughts, comments, opinions, & ideas! And if you happen to have a question, don't hold back! I freely welcome those, too. ^_^

Cheers!
-DJ Selchie

(And just in case this doesn't happen to work for you, for some reason, here's the same info, but in text/clickable form: wytherwiere@hotmail.com)

Advertising, Away!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:10:00 +0000

I'm working out the kinks of getting this podcast heard, and having both a great time learning as well as tearing my hair out at times. ;) Right now I just figured out how to get the rss feed to work through BlogSpot, and will hopefully be taking my MyPodcast.com site down soon. (hey put ads in the podcast, and that bugs me- even if they do make it stupid-easy to publish casts.) So here I go, and I hope that you guys are enjoying the first ep.! I'm already working on edition number two! ^_^

Be Well,
-DJ Selchie

(Oh, and please ignore the Phollowing Bitt of Jibberixh. It is for Podcast Alley to Phind my Blawg. ;))
Thanks!

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-78634b786dd6d83accf1dbe24d430d83}

ECLECTICA'S FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE!!! ^_^

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:33:00 +0000

It's finally done, and I truly hope you folks enjoy it... :):)
http://renaessance.com/Eclectica/eclectica-ep1.mp3

Episode 1 Playlist:

Yael Naim - New Soul http://www.yaelweb.com/
(Anyone recognize this song..? It's from a MacBook commercial! ;D)
Podsafe Music Network

Omnia - Alive! http://www.omnia-neocelt.com/
(I have NEVER heard anything quite as unique, powerful and intense as the music this band produces. I wanna sing stuff much like this, and if they ever need a backup singer, I can pack in two tics. ;D They'll be at FaerieCon in October of 2008. Will you?)
Courtesy of Omnia

Panic! at the Disco - I Write Sins, Not Tragedies http://www.panicatthedisco.com/
(Don't you just love the lead singer's voice?? He could sing to me allll day long. ;))
Podsafe Music Network

The Gypsy Nomads - Oh Gypsy http://www.thegypsynomads.com/
(I saw them at the MD Faerie Festival, and was just stunned by how fun AND how artistically skilled these two are! The lead singer sings in French a lot, too. Very unique!)
Courtesy of Gypsy Samantha, of the Gypsy Nomads

The Cliks - Oh Yeah (Clean Radio Edit) http://www.thecliks.com/
(They have a cool video for "Oh Yeah," too. These guys rock.)
Courtesy of The Cliks

Lacuna Coil - Our Truth http://www.lacunacoil.it/
Surprise!! The Podsafe Music Network

Bitter:Sweet - The Mating Game http://www.bittersweetmusic.com/
And again.. The Podsafe Music Network

Makrolon - Apologize (Timbaland & One Republic Mix) AcidPlanet Makrolon Page
Surprise!! The Podsafe Music Network

Deirdre Flint - Boob Fairy http://www.deirdreflint.com/
(This woman is hilarious. Go to her site, or her myspace, and check her out!!)
That Awesome Podsafe Music Network

Great Big Sea - Something Beautiful http://www.greatbigsea.com/
(I have another BIG favorite of theirs, but I'm not gonna tell you which- 'cause it'll likely appear on another episode. >;))
Guess Where?? ;D (The Podsafe Music Network.)

Background tracks supplied by:
The Crime Syndicate - Middle Eastern (Used in opening & intermittently.) http://www.myspace.com/thecrimesyndicate
Courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network.
and
The MIDIval Punditz -Piya (Used intermittently & closing.)
From "Midival Times"),
Courtesy of Ioda PromoNet.com.
You can buy their tunes @: the iTunes Music Store

And that's all, folks!
Until next time, that is. ;)

Thanks for visiting, and for looking up these great artists! ^_^

All the Best,
Nae/DJ Selchie

We've Got Consent to Play Kiva!! ^_^

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:58:00 +0000

Arianna Ligtningstorm just gave me permission to play music from her band, Kiva!! ^_^

Whee!!! Good times y'all.. good times. ^_^

Thanks, Zachariah! ^_^

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:10:00 +0000

Zachariah just let me use "We're Comin' Ta Kill Ya" for my Lurch, and for my little podcast! ^_^
Don't know who he is? Well, check out the movie "Dead & Breakfast!" It's a fun zombie flick w/him and his music featured through the whole thing. ^_^

Hope you enjoy, and thanks again, Z.!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:48:00 +0000

One: Laura Powers has not only said she'd let me play her music, but has also VERY kindly offered to find, and possibly MAKE something for me/Eclectica!!! O.O O.O O.O How cool is that???? I just got her message, and you can be CERTAIN I'll reply to her first thing in the AM. (When I've actually had some decent sleep, and thus hopefully lessening my chances of my reply makeing me sound like an enormous doof.)

Two: ECLECTICA NOW HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE!! ^_^ If you're so inclined, I invite you to go check it out, and join up as a "fan." :):)

Three: Both The Cliks and Yoav have said it's okay to play their music on my dinky, wee, not-even-finished-yet podcast!! ^_^How cool is that??? :D:D *glee*

Fourth & Finally: I have got ALL KINDS of great artists who've given me permission to play their wicked music on Eclectica!! ^_^ Thus far;
JOSHUA SAFFORD
OMNIA
VOLTAIRE
DHARMATA 101
GYPSY SAMANTHA of the GYPSY NOMADS
THE CLIKS
YOAV
and LAURA POWERShave ALL given WRITTEN permission (and in most cases kind encouragement) for me to spin their tracks -for you!- ^_^

You may not necessarily have heard of all of these guys yet, but you soon will- and mehopes you like what you hear! :D:D (Plus with a BUNCH of other great artists I've found via varying podsafe networks, you are in for one HECK of a treat!! So keep iin touch- the first episode of ECLECTICA should be up and running soon! :D)

Thank you to anyone and everyone out there who's reading this, and have a great, restful night! ^_^

Cheers!
Nae/DJ Selkie (Your intrepid-and somewhat slightly cracked-DJ, creatrix & hostess.)

The Journey Begins!!

wytherwiere@hotmail.com (Nae MoonWater) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:19:00 +0000

Welcome one and all to Eclecica- the net's newest and most unique muic podcast out there! ^_^ I'm Nae, your intrepid creatrix, DJ and host, & if you've got any questions, ideas or comments about Eclectica, I'm your go-to girl! As Eclectica will have many themes, ideas and styles to it, I welcome any suggestions for such; including good podsafe bands to play, themes to unify the shows with, and styles of msic you feel might need more (or less) play here. :)

When our first installment is up and ready to go, you'll find the playlist, band links and places to buy here. But for now, I've already put down a (VERY) rough intro and disclaimer, and I'm "in the studio" now creating the show's VERY FIRST EPISODE! Le WOOT!!

The theme is "New Beginnings, Births & Rebirths," so if you've got a song or artist to suggest, I'm all ears. ^_^

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the journey!

Humbly Yours,
Nae