hearts of space | newshttp://blog.hos.com/• slow music for fast times •enFri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/ambient space contemplative spacemusicMusicstephen.hill@hos.comproduced by Stephen Hillproduced by Stephen Hillnoambient space contemplative spacemusicslow music for fast times -- space, ambient and contemplative musicslow music for fast times -- space, ambient and contemplative musicPGM 970 'WINTERSCAPES 2' : jan. 27 - feb. 3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/X87hny1ISPM/pgm-970-winterscapes-2.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:23:16 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0168e63fc079970c
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The winter atmospheres range from airy transparent blues to dense monochromes; from brilliant sun to chilled mists, and skies overcast by sullen clouds. Winter drains the color from the landscape and leaves behind a subtle palette of grays, browns, and blues. And after the snow...a world of whites.

In the far north, the earth freezes hard and time seems to slow. It's a silent, contemplative environment that's inspired electronic musicians to create a sub-genre called "glacial and isolationist ambient."

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we take a deep dive into the winter atmospheres on a program called WINTERSCAPES 2. Music is by ERIK WOLLO, MAX CORBACHO, IGNEOUS FLAME, PAUL VNUK JR.+OOPHOI, NETHERWORLD, and MARKUS REUTER.

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]]>The winter atmospheres range from airy transparent blues to dense monochromes; from brilliant sun to chilled mists, and skies overcast by sullen clouds. Winter drains the color from the landscape and leaves behind a subtle palette of grays, browns, and blues. And after the snow...a world of whites. In the far north, the earth freezes hard and time seems to slow. It's a silent, contemplative environment that's inspired electronic musicians to create a sub-genre called "glacial and isolationist ambient." On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we take a deep dive into the winter atmospheres on a program called WINTERSCAPES 2. Music is by ERIK WOLLO, MAX CORBACHO, IGNEOUS FLAME, PAUL VNUK JR.+OOPHOI, NETHERWORLD, and MARKUS REUTER. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noThe winter atmospheres range from airy transparent blues to dense monochromes; from brilliant sun to chilled mists, and skies overcast by sullen clouds. Winter drains the color from the landscape and leaves behind a subtle palette of grays, browns, and blproduced by Stephen HillThe winter atmospheres range from airy transparent blues to dense monochromes; from brilliant sun to chilled mists, and skies overcast by sullen clouds. Winter drains the color from the landscape and leaves behind a subtle palette of grays, browns, and blues. And after the snow...a world of whites. In the far north, the earth freezes hard and time seems to slow. It's a silent, contemplative environment that's inspired electronic musicians to create a sub-genre called "glacial and isolationist ambient." On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we take a deep dive into the winter atmospheres on a program called WINTERSCAPES 2. Music is by ERIK WOLLO, MAX CORBACHO, IGNEOUS FLAME, PAUL VNUK JR.+OOPHOI, NETHERWORLD, and MARKUS REUTER. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2012/01/pgm-970-winterscapes-2.htmlPGM 969 'CRYSTAL COSMOS' : jan. 20-27http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/Xp9_rEYHdsA/pgm-969-crystal-cosmos.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:26:29 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef016760e2259c970b
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Winter brings crystals called ice and crystals called snow. And in the music of the season, we find crystalline sounds, made by instruments of metal, glass, and quartz — crystal molecules all.

Whether bells, singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, "glass harps" of tuned wine glasses, or the "glass harmonica" invented by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — these instruments in the resonant percussion and rubbed autophone families are all made from crystalline
materials and share a sonic signature often called "ethereal."

They're beautiful, quiet and powerful, and want to be heard together. And that's exactly what we're going to do on this transmission of Hearts of Space called CRYSTAL COSMOS. Music is by WILLIAM ZEITLER, ROBERT TISO, DENNIS JAMES, YATRI, DANIEL LENTZ, and MICHAEL STEARNS.

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]]>Winter brings crystals called ice and crystals called snow. And in the music of the season, we find crystalline sounds, made by instruments of metal, glass, and quartz — crystal molecules all. Whether bells, singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, "glass harps" of tuned wine glasses, or the "glass harmonica" invented by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — these instruments in the resonant percussion and rubbed autophone families are all made from crystalline materials and share a sonic signature often called "ethereal." They're beautiful, quiet and powerful, and want to be heard together. And that's exactly what we're going to do on this transmission of Hearts of Space called CRYSTAL COSMOS. Music is by WILLIAM ZEITLER, ROBERT TISO, DENNIS JAMES, YATRI, DANIEL LENTZ, and MICHAEL STEARNS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noWinter brings crystals called ice and crystals called snow. And in the music of the season, we find crystalline sounds, made by instruments of metal, glass, and quartz — crystal molecules all. Whether bells, singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, "glass harproduced by Stephen HillWinter brings crystals called ice and crystals called snow. And in the music of the season, we find crystalline sounds, made by instruments of metal, glass, and quartz — crystal molecules all. Whether bells, singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, "glass harps" of tuned wine glasses, or the "glass harmonica" invented by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — these instruments in the resonant percussion and rubbed autophone families are all made from crystalline materials and share a sonic signature often called "ethereal." They're beautiful, quiet and powerful, and want to be heard together. And that's exactly what we're going to do on this transmission of Hearts of Space called CRYSTAL COSMOS. Music is by WILLIAM ZEITLER, ROBERT TISO, DENNIS JAMES, YATRI, DANIEL LENTZ, and MICHAEL STEARNS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2012/01/pgm-969-crystal-cosmos.htmlPGM 968 'ICE CASTLES' : jan. 13-20http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/RdmNqXTVDI4/pgm-968-ice-castles.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:12:48 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0162ff898985970d
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Here in these early days of changing climate, our concept of winter may need some adjustment. While we're enjoying t-shirt weather in California, south Texas and Florida, other parts of the U.S. are getting hammered by record rain, sleet, and snow. It's a disruptive challenge for the entire country, and we may be dealing with a lot more of it in years to come.

OK, that's the hard news, but one of the good things about winter storms are the visual and sculptural effects of frozen water — ice crystals on windows, icicles on trees and buildings, and blankets of snow airbrushed on the landscape that transform our world into something magical.

Among the most magical of winter's artistic delights are ice castles. Whether naturally occurring where moving water meets freezing cold, or artistically created — ice castles are a yearly attraction in many cold weather climates. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we search for the sound of frozen water, on a program called ICE CASTLES. Music is by KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, ANDREW LAHIFF, BRIAN ENO, MAITREYA, BETWEEN INTERVAL, MICHAEL KASTRUP, and JUSTIN VANDENBERG.

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]]>Here in these early days of changing climate, our concept of winter may need some adjustment. While we're enjoying t-shirt weather in California, south Texas and Florida, other parts of the U.S. are getting hammered by record rain, sleet, and snow. It's a disruptive challenge for the entire country, and we may be dealing with a lot more of it in years to come. OK, that's the hard news, but one of the good things about winter storms are the visual and sculptural effects of frozen water — ice crystals on windows, icicles on trees and buildings, and blankets of snow airbrushed on the landscape that transform our world into something magical. Among the most magical of winter's artistic delights are ice castles. Whether naturally occurring where moving water meets freezing cold, or artistically created — ice castles are a yearly attraction in many cold weather climates. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we search for the sound of frozen water, on a program called ICE CASTLES. Music is by KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, ANDREW LAHIFF, BRIAN ENO, MAITREYA, BETWEEN INTERVAL, MICHAEL KASTRUP, and JUSTIN VANDENBERG. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noHere in these early days of changing climate, our concept of winter may need some adjustment. While we're enjoying t-shirt weather in California, south Texas and Florida, other parts of the U.S. are getting hammered by record rain, sleet, and snow. It's aproduced by Stephen HillHere in these early days of changing climate, our concept of winter may need some adjustment. While we're enjoying t-shirt weather in California, south Texas and Florida, other parts of the U.S. are getting hammered by record rain, sleet, and snow. It's a disruptive challenge for the entire country, and we may be dealing with a lot more of it in years to come. OK, that's the hard news, but one of the good things about winter storms are the visual and sculptural effects of frozen water — ice crystals on windows, icicles on trees and buildings, and blankets of snow airbrushed on the landscape that transform our world into something magical. Among the most magical of winter's artistic delights are ice castles. Whether naturally occurring where moving water meets freezing cold, or artistically created — ice castles are a yearly attraction in many cold weather climates. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we search for the sound of frozen water, on a program called ICE CASTLES. Music is by KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, ANDREW LAHIFF, BRIAN ENO, MAITREYA, BETWEEN INTERVAL, MICHAEL KASTRUP, and JUSTIN VANDENBERG. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2012/01/pgm-968-ice-castles.htmlPGM 862R 'ABSOLUTE ZERO' : jan. 6-13http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/2RKe3gTq6n8/pgm-862r-absolute-zero.htmlEncore Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:40:47 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0162ff25f5cc970d

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In the brief days after the winter solstice, we pass the apogee of the yearly cycle of earth and sun, and plunge into the season of cold and dark. 

For our friends in Alaska and the Arctic north, the days become mere formalities. The distant sun struggles to reach the horizon, appears briefly, then retreats into darkness. Water hangs suspended in the blue-gray atmosphere, and we enter a world of deep, silent spaces, muted by fog and snow. 

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a journey to the quiet heart of winter called ABSOLUTE ZERO, with frigid electronica by JOHAN AGEBJORN, CRAIG PADILLA, JEFFREY KOEPPER, BROEKHUIS, KELLER & SCHONWALDER, STEPHEN PHILIPS, OOPHOI, PATRICK O'HEARN and STEVE ROACH.

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]]>In the brief days after the winter solstice, we pass the apogee of the yearly cycle of earth and sun, and plunge into the season of cold and dark. For our friends in Alaska and the Arctic north, the days become mere formalities. The distant sun struggles to reach the horizon, appears briefly, then retreats into darkness. Water hangs suspended in the blue-gray atmosphere, and we enter a world of deep, silent spaces, muted by fog and snow. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a journey to the quiet heart of winter called ABSOLUTE ZERO, with frigid electronica by JOHAN AGEBJORN, CRAIG PADILLA, JEFFREY KOEPPER, BROEKHUIS, KELLER & SCHONWALDER, STEPHEN PHILIPS, OOPHOI, PATRICK O'HEARN and STEVE ROACH. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noIn the brief days after the winter solstice, we pass the apogee of the yearly cycle of earth and sun, and plunge into the season of cold and dark. For our friends in Alaska and the Arctic north, the days become mere formalities. The distant sun struggles produced by Stephen HillIn the brief days after the winter solstice, we pass the apogee of the yearly cycle of earth and sun, and plunge into the season of cold and dark. For our friends in Alaska and the Arctic north, the days become mere formalities. The distant sun struggles to reach the horizon, appears briefly, then retreats into darkness. Water hangs suspended in the blue-gray atmosphere, and we enter a world of deep, silent spaces, muted by fog and snow. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a journey to the quiet heart of winter called ABSOLUTE ZERO, with frigid electronica by JOHAN AGEBJORN, CRAIG PADILLA, JEFFREY KOEPPER, BROEKHUIS, KELLER & SCHONWALDER, STEPHEN PHILIPS, OOPHOI, PATRICK O'HEARN and STEVE ROACH. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2012/01/pgm-862r-absolute-zero.htmlPGM 967 'INTERLUDE' : dec. 30-jan. 6http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/LMxPn4DUubs/pgm-967-interlude.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:27:45 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0168e4b300dc970c

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Consider, dear listeners, the unresolved interval between Christmas and the New Year. 
Some of us work, some don't. Some socialize with friends and family, some enjoy a good book. A fortunate minority take vacations in warm places; the rest of us return unwanted gifts, make resolutions for the new year, clean out closets, take in a movie, and keep busy to disguise the lack of normal purpose.

In general, it's an ill-defined and unsettled week in our national calendar until New Year's eve parties and a massive day of football bring some all-American clarity back to the picture. In the week to come, we start the new year and whatever the 'new normal' is.

On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE we wish you a stellar new year, and bring you a soundtrack for this phantom period on a program called INTERLUDE. Music is by JEFF OSTER, MARK ISHAM, KATHRYN KAYE, TIM STORY, LUDOVICO EINAUDI, BOB HOLROYD, DARSHAN AMBIENT, and introducing JONATHAN HUGH.

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]]>Consider, dear listeners, the unresolved interval between Christmas and the New Year. 
Some of us work, some don't. Some socialize with friends and family, some enjoy a good book. A fortunate minority take vacations in warm places; the rest of us return unwanted gifts, make resolutions for the new year, clean out closets, take in a movie, and keep busy to disguise the lack of normal purpose. In general, it's an ill-defined and unsettled week in our national calendar until New Year's eve parties and a massive day of football bring some all-American clarity back to the picture. In the week to come, we start the new year and whatever the 'new normal' is. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE we wish you a stellar new year, and bring you a soundtrack for this phantom period on a program called INTERLUDE. Music is by JEFF OSTER, MARK ISHAM, KATHRYN KAYE, TIM STORY, LUDOVICO EINAUDI, BOB HOLROYD, DARSHAN AMBIENT, and introducing JONATHAN HUGH. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noConsider, dear listeners, the unresolved interval between Christmas and the New Year. 
Some of us work, some don't. Some socialize with friends and family, some enjoy a good book. A fortunate minority take vacations in warm places; the rest of us return uproduced by Stephen HillConsider, dear listeners, the unresolved interval between Christmas and the New Year. 
Some of us work, some don't. Some socialize with friends and family, some enjoy a good book. A fortunate minority take vacations in warm places; the rest of us return unwanted gifts, make resolutions for the new year, clean out closets, take in a movie, and keep busy to disguise the lack of normal purpose. In general, it's an ill-defined and unsettled week in our national calendar until New Year's eve parties and a massive day of football bring some all-American clarity back to the picture. In the week to come, we start the new year and whatever the 'new normal' is. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE we wish you a stellar new year, and bring you a soundtrack for this phantom period on a program called INTERLUDE. Music is by JEFF OSTER, MARK ISHAM, KATHRYN KAYE, TIM STORY, LUDOVICO EINAUDI, BOB HOLROYD, DARSHAN AMBIENT, and introducing JONATHAN HUGH. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/pgm-967-interlude.htmlPGM 966 'STARLIGHT NORTH' : dec. 23-30http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/v-MCAhnH30I/pgm-966-starlight-north.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:00:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef01675f442dd1970b

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As we pass the winter solstice and begin the end of the year holidays, the sounds of the season take on a celebratory and spiritual air. In the far northern country of Norway, it's always a white Christmas, and the music strikes a balance between the somber isolation of the long Arctic nights, and the cheerful lights and rituals of the holiday season.

Northern European folk and classical music covers a wide range of emotion. In Norway, it's often plaintive and austere, yet full of intense feeling; a fusion of darkness and light — from joyful hymns and lovely wedding marches, to melancholy songs and solitary prayers. The resonant bite of the Hardanger fiddle, the rich cushion of the organ, the soft tones of the harp, and the extraordinary vocals — create a musical experience that's been refined and deepened for hundreds of years.

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a Nordic holiday journey from our longtime guest producer ELLEN HOLMES of ADAGIO RECORDINGS, on a program called STARLIGHT NORTH.

Music is by an all-star group of great Norwegian musicians, including fiddlers SUSANNE LUNDENG and ANNBJORG LIEN, IVER KLEIVE, the choir SKRUK and others, and singers ANNE-LISE BERNTSEN, VIDIA WESENLUND and SOLVEIG SLETTAHJELL.

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]]>As we pass the winter solstice and begin the end of the year holidays, the sounds of the season take on a celebratory and spiritual air. In the far northern country of Norway, it's always a white Christmas, and the music strikes a balance between the somber isolation of the long Arctic nights, and the cheerful lights and rituals of the holiday season. Northern European folk and classical music covers a wide range of emotion. In Norway, it's often plaintive and austere, yet full of intense feeling; a fusion of darkness and light — from joyful hymns and lovely wedding marches, to melancholy songs and solitary prayers. The resonant bite of the Hardanger fiddle, the rich cushion of the organ, the soft tones of the harp, and the extraordinary vocals — create a musical experience that's been refined and deepened for hundreds of years. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a Nordic holiday journey from our longtime guest producer ELLEN HOLMES of ADAGIO RECORDINGS, on a program called STARLIGHT NORTH. Music is by an all-star group of great Norwegian musicians, including fiddlers SUSANNE LUNDENG and ANNBJORG LIEN, IVER KLEIVE, the choir SKRUK and others, and singers ANNE-LISE BERNTSEN, VIDIA WESENLUND and SOLVEIG SLETTAHJELL. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noAs we pass the winter solstice and begin the end of the year holidays, the sounds of the season take on a celebratory and spiritual air. In the far northern country of Norway, it's always a white Christmas, and the music strikes a balance between the sombproduced by Stephen HillAs we pass the winter solstice and begin the end of the year holidays, the sounds of the season take on a celebratory and spiritual air. In the far northern country of Norway, it's always a white Christmas, and the music strikes a balance between the somber isolation of the long Arctic nights, and the cheerful lights and rituals of the holiday season. Northern European folk and classical music covers a wide range of emotion. In Norway, it's often plaintive and austere, yet full of intense feeling; a fusion of darkness and light — from joyful hymns and lovely wedding marches, to melancholy songs and solitary prayers. The resonant bite of the Hardanger fiddle, the rich cushion of the organ, the soft tones of the harp, and the extraordinary vocals — create a musical experience that's been refined and deepened for hundreds of years. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a Nordic holiday journey from our longtime guest producer ELLEN HOLMES of ADAGIO RECORDINGS, on a program called STARLIGHT NORTH. Music is by an all-star group of great Norwegian musicians, including fiddlers SUSANNE LUNDENG and ANNBJORG LIEN, IVER KLEIVE, the choir SKRUK and others, and singers ANNE-LISE BERNTSEN, VIDIA WESENLUND and SOLVEIG SLETTAHJELL. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/pgm-966-starlight-north.htmlPGM 722R 'TELHARMONIA' : dec. 16-23http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/bVz8YR_ZVDo/pgm-722r-telharmonia.htmlEncore Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:58:28 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0154386b0252970c

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Amazing, but true: we've been inventing electronic instruments and creating electronic music for over 120 years.

Back in 1876, ELISHA GRAY invented the electroharmonic piano; the instrument transmitted musical tones over wires. In 1906, THADDEUS CAHILL invented the Dynamophone, also known as the Telharmonium. It was the first 'additive' synthesizer, producing music by use of alternating current generators or 'dynamos.' Inconveniently, it weighed over 200 tons! It was designed to transmit sound over telephone wires. Unfortunately, they melted.

We've been doing better lately. Today, electronic instruments are ubiquitous and portable, fueling a worldwide boom in electronic music. And it reaches us on the air, on nice plastic discs, and on wires....that don't melt.

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, another ambient journey in electronic sound, called TELHARMONIA. Music is by STEVE ROACH, BRIAN ENO, NUMINA, LIGHTWAVE,and JOHN BROADDUS.

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]]>Amazing, but true: we've been inventing electronic instruments and creating electronic music for over 120 years. Back in 1876, ELISHA GRAY invented the electroharmonic piano; the instrument transmitted musical tones over wires. In 1906, THADDEUS CAHILL invented the Dynamophone, also known as the Telharmonium. It was the first 'additive' synthesizer, producing music by use of alternating current generators or 'dynamos.' Inconveniently, it weighed over 200 tons! It was designed to transmit sound over telephone wires. Unfortunately, they melted. We've been doing better lately. Today, electronic instruments are ubiquitous and portable, fueling a worldwide boom in electronic music. And it reaches us on the air, on nice plastic discs, and on wires....that don't melt. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, another ambient journey in electronic sound, called TELHARMONIA. Music is by STEVE ROACH, BRIAN ENO, NUMINA, LIGHTWAVE,and JOHN BROADDUS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noAmazing, but true: we've been inventing electronic instruments and creating electronic music for over 120 years. Back in 1876, ELISHA GRAY invented the electroharmonic piano; the instrument transmitted musical tones over wires. In 1906, THADDEUS CAHILL inproduced by Stephen HillAmazing, but true: we've been inventing electronic instruments and creating electronic music for over 120 years. Back in 1876, ELISHA GRAY invented the electroharmonic piano; the instrument transmitted musical tones over wires. In 1906, THADDEUS CAHILL invented the Dynamophone, also known as the Telharmonium. It was the first 'additive' synthesizer, producing music by use of alternating current generators or 'dynamos.' Inconveniently, it weighed over 200 tons! It was designed to transmit sound over telephone wires. Unfortunately, they melted. We've been doing better lately. Today, electronic instruments are ubiquitous and portable, fueling a worldwide boom in electronic music. And it reaches us on the air, on nice plastic discs, and on wires....that don't melt. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, another ambient journey in electronic sound, called TELHARMONIA. Music is by STEVE ROACH, BRIAN ENO, NUMINA, LIGHTWAVE,and JOHN BROADDUS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/pgm-722r-telharmonia.htmlPGM 965 'BACH & BAROQUE' : dec. 9-16http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/857_J6VGh-s/pgm-965-bach-baroque.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef015394466e22970b

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When WENDY CARLOS wanted to introduce the Moog synthesizer to popular music in 1969, she chose the music of JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH for the world's first album of electronic classical transcriptions. "SWITCHED-ON BACH" was a sensation that won three Grammy awards — a landmark in electronic music. 

Why Bach? It turned out that the music of the 17th and 18th centuries was ideally suited to the limited capabilities of early monophonic synthesizers, and Bach was the king of the Baroque. Even so, it took weeks of painstaking work to record each piece. Carlos proved that synthesizers could produce never-before-heard sounds that could still be fully musical and expressive. In doing so, she set the stage for all the electronic composers that have followed.

Baroque music is a sonic edifice built on "counterpoint" — independent, continuously moving, yet harmonically related melodic lines and rhythms. The integration of these lines gives Baroque music an architectural integrity and irresistible kinetic appeal. Whether it's an elegant rhythmic dance movement, a stately procession, or a slow interlude — things move inexorably forward across a rich harmonic soundscape to the ultimate goal of sonic resolution.

It was a music of courts, drawing rooms and social occasions, played in palaces and opulently decorated churches. The tone ranged from light and buoyant to busy and mechanical; from formal and polite to intensely emotional in the slow Adagios, Arias, Largos, and Sarabandes.

On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, we explore the sublime depths of the Baroque adagio, with music by J. S. BACH, VIVALDI, BOCCHERINI and ALBINONI…on a program called BACH & BAROQUE.

Recording artists include WENDY CARLOS, SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, YO-YO MA, NIGEL KENNEDY, LARA DOWNES, the TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, GIULIANO CARMINGNOLA, LUIGI PIOVANO, and the CAPELLA ISTROPOLITANA.

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]]>When WENDY CARLOS wanted to introduce the Moog synthesizer to popular music in 1969, she chose the music of JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH for the world's first album of electronic classical transcriptions. "SWITCHED-ON BACH" was a sensation that won three Grammy awards — a landmark in electronic music. Why Bach? It turned out that the music of the 17th and 18th centuries was ideally suited to the limited capabilities of early monophonic synthesizers, and Bach was the king of the Baroque. Even so, it took weeks of painstaking work to record each piece. Carlos proved that synthesizers could produce never-before-heard sounds that could still be fully musical and expressive. In doing so, she set the stage for all the electronic composers that have followed. Baroque music is a sonic edifice built on "counterpoint" — independent, continuously moving, yet harmonically related melodic lines and rhythms. The integration of these lines gives Baroque music an architectural integrity and irresistible kinetic appeal. Whether it's an elegant rhythmic dance movement, a stately procession, or a slow interlude — things move inexorably forward across a rich harmonic soundscape to the ultimate goal of sonic resolution. It was a music of courts, drawing rooms and social occasions, played in palaces and opulently decorated churches. The tone ranged from light and buoyant to busy and mechanical; from formal and polite to intensely emotional in the slow Adagios, Arias, Largos, and Sarabandes. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, we explore the sublime depths of the Baroque adagio, with music by J. S. BACH, VIVALDI, BOCCHERINI and ALBINONI…on a program called BACH & BAROQUE. Recording artists include WENDY CARLOS, SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, YO-YO MA, NIGEL KENNEDY, LARA DOWNES, the TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, GIULIANO CARMINGNOLA, LUIGI PIOVANO, and the CAPELLA ISTROPOLITANA. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ]...noWhen WENDY CARLOS wanted to introduce the Moog synthesizer to popular music in 1969, she chose the music of JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH for the world's first album of electronic classical transcriptions. "SWITCHED-ON BACH" was a sensation that won three Grammy produced by Stephen HillWhen WENDY CARLOS wanted to introduce the Moog synthesizer to popular music in 1969, she chose the music of JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH for the world's first album of electronic classical transcriptions. "SWITCHED-ON BACH" was a sensation that won three Grammy awards — a landmark in electronic music. Why Bach? It turned out that the music of the 17th and 18th centuries was ideally suited to the limited capabilities of early monophonic synthesizers, and Bach was the king of the Baroque. Even so, it took weeks of painstaking work to record each piece. Carlos proved that synthesizers could produce never-before-heard sounds that could still be fully musical and expressive. In doing so, she set the stage for all the electronic composers that have followed. Baroque music is a sonic edifice built on "counterpoint" — independent, continuously moving, yet harmonically related melodic lines and rhythms. The integration of these lines gives Baroque music an architectural integrity and irresistible kinetic appeal. Whether it's an elegant rhythmic dance movement, a stately procession, or a slow interlude — things move inexorably forward across a rich harmonic soundscape to the ultimate goal of sonic resolution. It was a music of courts, drawing rooms and social occasions, played in palaces and opulently decorated churches. The tone ranged from light and buoyant to busy and mechanical; from formal and polite to intensely emotional in the slow Adagios, Arias, Largos, and Sarabandes. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, we explore the sublime depths of the Baroque adagio, with music by J. S. BACH, VIVALDI, BOCCHERINI and ALBINONI…on a program called BACH & BAROQUE. Recording artists include WENDY CARLOS, SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, YO-YO MA, NIGEL KENNEDY, LARA DOWNES, the TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, GIULIANO CARMINGNOLA, LUIGI PIOVANO, and the CAPELLA ISTROPOLITANA. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ]...ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/pgm-965-bach-baroque.htmlVERSION 2 of HEARTS of SPACE: soft launchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/YdTqP3Iqr_Q/version-2-of-hearts-of-space-soft-launch-today.htmlService Bulletinsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:45:51 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef0162fd80f6c6970d

On December 7th we opened the next version of the Hearts of Space online service for testing by subscribers and casual users.

We've been working on this upgrade for more than six months, and there are many improvements and new features that we're really excited to bring you. The headline changes are

  • 8 full-time streaming channels (instead of 1) at no extra charge!
  • many improvements to our custom Flash player
  • improved user playlist features and controls
  • new, easier-to-use main menu bar
  • renamed Access Plans for clarity: FULL, STANDARD, BASIC, BUDGET

The full list of changes is long enough that we had to create a special illustrated page to show them to you:

WHAT's NEW in V2?

If you are a "AAA" or "Radio Channel + This Week's Show" subscriber, you can use all the new features immediately!  We're looking for your feedback, so please let us know in the comments or on our official HOS Facebook page.

If you are a "This Week Anytime" or "This Week Sunday" subscriber, you now have many new reasons to upgrade;-)

If you are not currently a subscriber, please look at our new offering and let us know if we've convinced you to try it! We know everyone has to justify every expenditure these days, and we're constantly trying to pack more value into the service for the same or lower cost.

One more thing: we're working on incorporating as many of the new features as possible into a free update to our iPhone and Android apps. It should be ready in a few more weeks.

:: SH

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]]>On December 7th we opened the next version of the Hearts of Space online service for testing by subscribers and casual users. We've been working on this upgrade for more than six months, and there are many improvements and new features that we're really excited to bring you. The headline changes are 8 full-time streaming channels (instead of 1) at no extra charge! many improvements to our custom Flash player improved user playlist features and controls new, easier-to-use main menu bar renamed Access Plans for clarity: FULL, STANDARD, BASIC, BUDGET The full list of changes is long enough that we had to create a special illustrated page to show them to you: WHAT's NEW in V2? If you are a "AAA" or "Radio Channel + This Week's Show" subscriber, you can use all the new features immediately! We're looking for your feedback, so please let us know in the comments or on our official HOS Facebook page. If you are a "This Week Anytime" or "This Week Sunday" subscriber, you now have many new reasons to upgrade;-) If you are not currently a subscriber, please look at our new offering and let us know if we've convinced you to try it! We know everyone has to justify every expenditure these days, and we're constantly trying to pack more value into the service for the same or lower cost. One more thing: we're working on incorporating as many of the new features as possible into a free update to our iPhone and Android apps. It should be ready in a few more weeks. :: SHhttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/version-2-of-hearts-of-space-soft-launch-today.htmlPGM 964 'FOLLOW THE DREAM : dec. 2-9http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeartsOfSpace/~3/C0zJftSfzZc/pgm-964-follow-the-dream.htmlNew Programsstephen.hill@hos.com (produced by Stephen Hill)Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:55:39 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341e7ce553ef015393f12052970b

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Here's a recipe for a long-running music genre: take a joyous, earthy sound you can dance to; balance with real life sadness and heartache; season generously with gorgeous melodies and some of the finest voices on the planet; add quite a lot of rain, then weather to a fine patina with salty North Atlantic winds — and you have something that can stand up to the centuries.

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, an early winter's journey into the charmed and charming realm of Celtic and Irish music called 'FOLLOW THE DREAM.'  Music is by SECRET GARDEN, MOYA BRENNAN & CORMAC DE BARRA, ARYEH FRANKFURTER & LISA LYNNE, AINE MINOGUE, JOHN DOAN, PATRICK BALL, PHIL COULTER and STEPHAN MICUS.

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]]>Here's a recipe for a long-running music genre: take a joyous, earthy sound you can dance to; balance with real life sadness and heartache; season generously with gorgeous melodies and some of the finest voices on the planet; add quite a lot of rain, then weather to a fine patina with salty North Atlantic winds — and you have something that can stand up to the centuries. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, an early winter's journey into the charmed and charming realm of Celtic and Irish music called 'FOLLOW THE DREAM.' Music is by SECRET GARDEN, MOYA BRENNAN & CORMAC DE BARRA, ARYEH FRANKFURTER & LISA LYNNE, AINE MINOGUE, JOHN DOAN, PATRICK BALL, PHIL COULTER and STEPHAN MICUS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]noHere's a recipe for a long-running music genre: take a joyous, earthy sound you can dance to; balance with real life sadness and heartache; season generously with gorgeous melodies and some of the finest voices on the planet; add quite a lot of rain, thenproduced by Stephen HillHere's a recipe for a long-running music genre: take a joyous, earthy sound you can dance to; balance with real life sadness and heartache; season generously with gorgeous melodies and some of the finest voices on the planet; add quite a lot of rain, then weather to a fine patina with salty North Atlantic winds — and you have something that can stand up to the centuries. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, an early winter's journey into the charmed and charming realm of Celtic and Irish music called 'FOLLOW THE DREAM.' Music is by SECRET GARDEN, MOYA BRENNAN & CORMAC DE BARRA, ARYEH FRANKFURTER & LISA LYNNE, AINE MINOGUE, JOHN DOAN, PATRICK BALL, PHIL COULTER and STEPHAN MICUS. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]ambient space contemplative spacemusichttp://blog.hos.com/2011/12/pgm-964-follow-the-dream.htmlproduced by Stephen Hillnonadult