Just off my #WeeklyMusicCall. Mixed reactions for my 6, but I bookended them with brilliance. First was The Womack Sisters, who are worth the hype.
My last was Don't We Deserve Some Kind Of Love, by Michael J Sheehy. Which is really, really beautiful. I was in tears www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azg...
My last was Don't We Deserve Some Kind Of Love, by Michael J Sheehy. Which is really, really beautiful. I was in tears www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azg...
Don't We Deserve Some Kind Of Love (Edit)
YouTube video by Michael J Sheehy - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Just off my #WeeklyMusicCall. Mixed reactions for my 6, but I bookended them with brilliance. First was The Womack Sisters, who are worth the hype.
My last was Don't We Deserve Some Kind Of Love, by Michael J Sheehy. Which is really, really beautiful. I was in tears www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azg...
My last was Don't We Deserve Some Kind Of Love, by Michael J Sheehy. Which is really, really beautiful. I was in tears www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azg...
In an unusual move, I have got my five (this week) pieces of music for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall sorted already. pansori Korean, Rhapsody (not *that* one), choral, twisted folk, Weyes
September 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
In an unusual move, I have got my five (this week) pieces of music for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall sorted already. pansori Korean, Rhapsody (not *that* one), choral, twisted folk, Weyes
I'm doing something brilliant. Which is shortlisting for the first #WeeklyMusicCall since before Easter. Our biggest ever hiatus, for the very best and most fabulous reason I can think of - transplant op recovery. But I have really missed them.
June 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I'm doing something brilliant. Which is shortlisting for the first #WeeklyMusicCall since before Easter. Our biggest ever hiatus, for the very best and most fabulous reason I can think of - transplant op recovery. But I have really missed them.
Really strong set of #WeeklyMusicCall songs this pm. One of which was this, new from Labi Siffre. Gorgeous. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ura...
Labi Siffre - Far Away (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Labi Siffre
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February 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Really strong set of #WeeklyMusicCall songs this pm. One of which was this, new from Labi Siffre. Gorgeous. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ura...
One of those #WeeklyMusicCall days which was almost entirely composed of corkers. Will post in a bit.
February 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
One of those #WeeklyMusicCall days which was almost entirely composed of corkers. Will post in a bit.
The current #thetenx5 lists flying around here are killing me when it comes to shortlisting for my #WeeklyMusicCall. Even without those, there's a lot of great regulations at the moment.
February 11, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The current #thetenx5 lists flying around here are killing me when it comes to shortlisting for my #WeeklyMusicCall. Even without those, there's a lot of great regulations at the moment.
Putting a set list of music from or linked to New Orleans for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall. Suggestions gratefully accepted. Though there's shed loads to go at, obv.
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Putting a set list of music from or linked to New Orleans for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall. Suggestions gratefully accepted. Though there's shed loads to go at, obv.
Settling down to pick my choices for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall. I saw Robert Plant has done a Tiny Desk, so I'll check that.
But, of course, I'm listening to a choral version of Nur Ein Wort that I played a couple of months ago.
But, of course, I'm listening to a choral version of Nur Ein Wort that I played a couple of months ago.
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Settling down to pick my choices for tomorrow's #WeeklyMusicCall. I saw Robert Plant has done a Tiny Desk, so I'll check that.
But, of course, I'm listening to a choral version of Nur Ein Wort that I played a couple of months ago.
But, of course, I'm listening to a choral version of Nur Ein Wort that I played a couple of months ago.
Just off a mixed #WeeklyMusicCall. A couple of duds, but also some very strong ones. Including, in the latter camp this, by Ellur. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDS...
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Just off a mixed #WeeklyMusicCall. A couple of duds, but also some very strong ones. Including, in the latter camp this, by Ellur. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDS...
With my mate who runs the choir I'm in, we started a #WeeklyMusicCall in lockdown. Two hours of playing new-to-the-other music, of any genre, time, place. We're still going. Have learned a huge amount.
November 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
With my mate who runs the choir I'm in, we started a #WeeklyMusicCall in lockdown. Two hours of playing new-to-the-other music, of any genre, time, place. We're still going. Have learned a huge amount.
My mate whom I do #WeeklyMusicCall with after me a couple of tracks of Dieter Fischer-Dieskau singing Schubert not long back. Seriously good.
October 31, 2025 at 7:40 AM
My mate whom I do #WeeklyMusicCall with after me a couple of tracks of Dieter Fischer-Dieskau singing Schubert not long back. Seriously good.
Morning again. Matches on now. Cracking. Is that a snippet of Malleus Maleficarum I spot?
Anyway, it's going into my #WeeklyMusicCall tomorrow: two hours each week with a mate playing new-to-the-other pieces of any & every genre/date/place.
Album pre-ordered. Will defo book Birdwell; maybe more.
Anyway, it's going into my #WeeklyMusicCall tomorrow: two hours each week with a mate playing new-to-the-other pieces of any & every genre/date/place.
Album pre-ordered. Will defo book Birdwell; maybe more.
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Morning again. Matches on now. Cracking. Is that a snippet of Malleus Maleficarum I spot?
Anyway, it's going into my #WeeklyMusicCall tomorrow: two hours each week with a mate playing new-to-the-other pieces of any & every genre/date/place.
Album pre-ordered. Will defo book Birdwell; maybe more.
Anyway, it's going into my #WeeklyMusicCall tomorrow: two hours each week with a mate playing new-to-the-other pieces of any & every genre/date/place.
Album pre-ordered. Will defo book Birdwell; maybe more.
Just had the mother of a #WeeklyMusicCall. Oh my.
Will say more later.
Will say more later.
October 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Just had the mother of a #WeeklyMusicCall. Oh my.
Will say more later.
Will say more later.
Also, I chose this a few weeks ago on another #WeeklyMusicCall. You may know that I bloody love Nur Ein Wort, by Wir Sind Helden, and am always looking for covers. This, by the University of Jena Psycho-Chor (?!), is a very good one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-7g...
Nur ein Wort (Wir sind Helden) - Psycho-Chor der Uni Jena
YouTube video by Psycho-Chor der Uni Jena
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August 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Also, I chose this a few weeks ago on another #WeeklyMusicCall. You may know that I bloody love Nur Ein Wort, by Wir Sind Helden, and am always looking for covers. This, by the University of Jena Psycho-Chor (?!), is a very good one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-7g...
#WeeklyMusicCall #12
And Tim's last one was a banker
Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford & Jupiter - Dido's Lament, from Purcell's Dido & Aeneas
We've heard a few of hers. She specialises in Baroque opera, and has a truly amazing voice. The piece is sublime; the band really know their stuff.
And Tim's last one was a banker
Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford & Jupiter - Dido's Lament, from Purcell's Dido & Aeneas
We've heard a few of hers. She specialises in Baroque opera, and has a truly amazing voice. The piece is sublime; the band really know their stuff.
August 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #12
And Tim's last one was a banker
Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford & Jupiter - Dido's Lament, from Purcell's Dido & Aeneas
We've heard a few of hers. She specialises in Baroque opera, and has a truly amazing voice. The piece is sublime; the band really know their stuff.
And Tim's last one was a banker
Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford & Jupiter - Dido's Lament, from Purcell's Dido & Aeneas
We've heard a few of hers. She specialises in Baroque opera, and has a truly amazing voice. The piece is sublime; the band really know their stuff.
#WeeklyMusicCall #11
The Weather Station - Robber
My final choice, from the start of the year. Both felt this is great. Clever writing and arrangement; really good video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9S...
The Weather Station - Robber
My final choice, from the start of the year. Both felt this is great. Clever writing and arrangement; really good video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9S...
The Weather Station - Robber (Official Video)
YouTube video by The Weather Station
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #11
The Weather Station - Robber
My final choice, from the start of the year. Both felt this is great. Clever writing and arrangement; really good video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9S...
The Weather Station - Robber
My final choice, from the start of the year. Both felt this is great. Clever writing and arrangement; really good video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9S...
#WeeklyMusicCall #10
Vega Trails - Els
Sort of semi-minimalist modern jazz, with a consistently shifting focus. Must look them up; they intrigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br5x...
Vega Trails - Els
Sort of semi-minimalist modern jazz, with a consistently shifting focus. Must look them up; they intrigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br5x...
Vega Trails - Els (Official Video)
YouTube video by Gondwana Records
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August 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #10
Vega Trails - Els
Sort of semi-minimalist modern jazz, with a consistently shifting focus. Must look them up; they intrigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br5x...
Vega Trails - Els
Sort of semi-minimalist modern jazz, with a consistently shifting focus. Must look them up; they intrigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br5x...
#WeeklyMusicCall #9
As with the Tiny Desks, I replied with more Bach
New Zealand Youth Choir - Das Ist Meine Freude
They've just won a major choir competition, and are clearly very good. Though this was one we weren't quite as keen on.
youtu.be/nGSCJPlAIjE?...
As with the Tiny Desks, I replied with more Bach
New Zealand Youth Choir - Das Ist Meine Freude
They've just won a major choir competition, and are clearly very good. Though this was one we weren't quite as keen on.
youtu.be/nGSCJPlAIjE?...
CHOIR OF THE WORLD 2025 - NZ Youth Choir at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddffod
YouTube video by NZ Youth Choir
youtu.be
August 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #9
As with the Tiny Desks, I replied with more Bach
New Zealand Youth Choir - Das Ist Meine Freude
They've just won a major choir competition, and are clearly very good. Though this was one we weren't quite as keen on.
youtu.be/nGSCJPlAIjE?...
As with the Tiny Desks, I replied with more Bach
New Zealand Youth Choir - Das Ist Meine Freude
They've just won a major choir competition, and are clearly very good. Though this was one we weren't quite as keen on.
youtu.be/nGSCJPlAIjE?...
#WeeklyMusicCall #8
Vikingur Ólafsson - JS Bach's Goldberg Variations BVW 988
Basically perfect. Seemingly simple, yet entrancing piano by an Official Giant, played superbly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJB...
Vikingur Ólafsson - JS Bach's Goldberg Variations BVW 988
Basically perfect. Seemingly simple, yet entrancing piano by an Official Giant, played superbly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJB...
Víkingur Ólafsson - J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Deutsche Grammophon - DG
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #8
Vikingur Ólafsson - JS Bach's Goldberg Variations BVW 988
Basically perfect. Seemingly simple, yet entrancing piano by an Official Giant, played superbly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJB...
Vikingur Ólafsson - JS Bach's Goldberg Variations BVW 988
Basically perfect. Seemingly simple, yet entrancing piano by an Official Giant, played superbly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJB...
#WeeklyMusicCall #7
Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa
And the winner of this year's Tiny Desk competition in return. Really punchy Filipino hip hop, and a lot more besides. Love this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcPS...
Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa
And the winner of this year's Tiny Desk competition in return. Really punchy Filipino hip hop, and a lot more besides. Love this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcPS...
Ruby Ibarra, 2025 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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August 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #7
Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa
And the winner of this year's Tiny Desk competition in return. Really punchy Filipino hip hop, and a lot more besides. Love this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcPS...
Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa
And the winner of this year's Tiny Desk competition in return. Really punchy Filipino hip hop, and a lot more besides. Love this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcPS...
#WeeklyMusicCall #6
Third Coast Percussion - Niagara
From a Tiny Desk, which are a brilliant way of discovering music. Their quality standards are v high.
On paper, it'd sound dull. It really ain't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QT_...
Third Coast Percussion - Niagara
From a Tiny Desk, which are a brilliant way of discovering music. Their quality standards are v high.
On paper, it'd sound dull. It really ain't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QT_...
Third Coast Percussion: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #6
Third Coast Percussion - Niagara
From a Tiny Desk, which are a brilliant way of discovering music. Their quality standards are v high.
On paper, it'd sound dull. It really ain't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QT_...
Third Coast Percussion - Niagara
From a Tiny Desk, which are a brilliant way of discovering music. Their quality standards are v high.
On paper, it'd sound dull. It really ain't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QT_...
#WeeklyMusicCall #5
James Blunt - No Bravery
About his time leading a unit in the Balkans. Packs a hell of a punch.
I had seen it mentioned in comments below an understandably tearful Charismatic Voice analysis of his Monster (even better than this)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh41...
James Blunt - No Bravery
About his time leading a unit in the Balkans. Packs a hell of a punch.
I had seen it mentioned in comments below an understandably tearful Charismatic Voice analysis of his Monster (even better than this)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh41...
James Blunt - No Bravery (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by James Blunt
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #5
James Blunt - No Bravery
About his time leading a unit in the Balkans. Packs a hell of a punch.
I had seen it mentioned in comments below an understandably tearful Charismatic Voice analysis of his Monster (even better than this)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh41...
James Blunt - No Bravery
About his time leading a unit in the Balkans. Packs a hell of a punch.
I had seen it mentioned in comments below an understandably tearful Charismatic Voice analysis of his Monster (even better than this)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh41...
#WeeklyMusicCall #4
Yuja Wang - The Smuggler (by Schumann)
She's right up there in the classical piano world, and makes this seem effortless.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxm...
Yuja Wang - The Smuggler (by Schumann)
She's right up there in the classical piano world, and makes this seem effortless.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxm...
Yuja Wang plays Schumann's "The Smuggler" on a Steinway Spirio
YouTube video by Steinway & Sons
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall #4
Yuja Wang - The Smuggler (by Schumann)
She's right up there in the classical piano world, and makes this seem effortless.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxm...
Yuja Wang - The Smuggler (by Schumann)
She's right up there in the classical piano world, and makes this seem effortless.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxm...
#WeeklyMusicCall pick 3
Taylor Eigsti ft Becca Stevens - Listen In
Faintly jazzy chanson with a clever, twisting piano accompaniment. Her tone is lovely; he can play.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALki...
Taylor Eigsti ft Becca Stevens - Listen In
Faintly jazzy chanson with a clever, twisting piano accompaniment. Her tone is lovely; he can play.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALki...
TAYLOR EIGSTI & BECCA STEVENS - "Listen In"
YouTube video by Taylor Eigsti Official
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August 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#WeeklyMusicCall pick 3
Taylor Eigsti ft Becca Stevens - Listen In
Faintly jazzy chanson with a clever, twisting piano accompaniment. Her tone is lovely; he can play.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALki...
Taylor Eigsti ft Becca Stevens - Listen In
Faintly jazzy chanson with a clever, twisting piano accompaniment. Her tone is lovely; he can play.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALki...
Forgot to include #WeeklyMusicCall
Tim's first choice:
2) The BoykinZ - Step Right Up
Really strong, slick pop with a country tinge. Ahead of Cowboy Carter for both of us.
Tim's first choice:
2) The BoykinZ - Step Right Up
Really strong, slick pop with a country tinge. Ahead of Cowboy Carter for both of us.
The BoykinZ - Step Right Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheBoykinzVEVO
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Forgot to include #WeeklyMusicCall
Tim's first choice:
2) The BoykinZ - Step Right Up
Really strong, slick pop with a country tinge. Ahead of Cowboy Carter for both of us.
Tim's first choice:
2) The BoykinZ - Step Right Up
Really strong, slick pop with a country tinge. Ahead of Cowboy Carter for both of us.