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Hi -
My name is Scott Raymond, and for those of you who don't know me, I'm a
New Age/Ambient/Electronic music DJ with WVKR-FM. WVKR is a 3700 watt non -
commercial station broadcasting from Vassar College to the greater Hudson
Valley region. My show, "Secret Music", has been on for over 24 years and
has a large and devoted audience. The show airs every Sunday from 9AM to
12 noon EST. For more information or to listen in online, check out our
website at www.wvkr.org. I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting
music to play on my show. If you have something you think I'd be
interested in, feel free to send it to the address below or email me for
more info. If you're a local musician or just passing through the
beautiful Hudson Valley region and you'd like to stop by for a live
interview and/or performace, drop me a line and we'll work something out.
Also, if you'd like to send me downloads of your releases in lieu of
actual CD's, that's fine with me, too. Just send me an email and let me
know. Thanks.
The big news this month is that on June 17th, I celebrated the 25th
anniversary of Secret Music. It started on June 17, 1987 on a different day (Wednesday) with a
different title (Theme Of Secrets). If you'd told me then that I'd still
be doing this 25 years later, I wouldn't have believed you. It was meant
to be a fill in show for the summer. I'm still filling in. It's been a
wild ride so far. I'm not sure how long it'll last, but I'll enjoy it
while I can. Things have changed so much, but there's still lots of great
music out there to discover. More than the music though, it's the people
that keep things interesting. The musicians, the label people, and most of
all the listeners. Thanks to everyone for putting up with me and the
strange music I play.
There's a new service out called DAR.fm. which allows you to record
radio shows (like mine). The website has more info. but it's basically a free service much
like a Tivo, which allows you to select and record radio shows for future
listening. Finally something for those of you who aren't around to listen
in on a Sunday morning.
For more info or weekly playlists, check out my website below. I'm also
on Facebook, so look for me there too. Here's my top 20 playlist for April 2012. Enjoy!
www.secretmusicwvkr.blogspot.com
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
WVKR-FM "Secret Music" Top 20 Playlist
June, 2012
1. Various Artists - Take To The Trees - Sound For Good
2. Ben Kettlewell - Retrospective - Lyrebird Media
3. Kyle Bobby Dunn - Bring Me The Head Of Kyle Bobby Dunn - Low Point
4. Adam Hurst - Obscura - Self Released
5. Adam Howe and Adam Werner - Unspoken - Self Released
6. Mark Mahoney and Michael Peck - Mindshed - Ethereal Live
7. Niyaz - Sumud - Six Degrees Records
8. David Temple - Arrival - Self Released
9. Seren Ffordd & Oöphoi - The Martian Chronicles - Hypnos Recordings
10. Dave Luxton - Singularity In Sound - Wayfarer
11. The Winterhouse - Winter Gardens - Dataobscura
12. Marcus Fischer - Collected Dust - Tench
13. Steven Lance - Fringe Runner - Self Released
14. Strom Noir - Standing Out Against The Sea - Dataobscura
15. AeTopus - Between Empires - 12Ton Productions
16. Seaworthy - Bellows And Breath - Preservation
17. Greg Haines - Digressions - Preservation
18. Steve Brand - Subtle Movements Inside - Relaxed Machinery
19. Markus Mehr - In - Hidden Shoal
20. Isadar - Reconstructed: Solo piano - Mainya Music
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Secret Music Playlist, June 24, 2012
Hi -
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 24, 2012. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/24/2012
Artist Song Album
Steve Brand Holding The Light Subtle Movements Inside
Chromasonik This Dark Landscape Take To The Trees
Mesawzee Eagle EVP Take To The Trees
Kyle Bobby Dunn The Hungover Bring Me The Head Of...
Kyle Bobby Dunn In Search Of A Poetic Whole Bring Me The Head Of...
Strom Noir Poppyseeds Standing Out Against The Sea
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck To Escape The Frey Mindshed
Ben Kettlewell Walking In The Rain Retrospective
Soundings Ensemble Instruments Of Peace Instruments Of Peace
Kavkasia Si Koul, Bata Songs Of Earthly Delight
Kaki King Close Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames Everybody Loves You
Adam Rafferty Chameleon Chameleon Michael Hedges All Along The
Watchtower Live On The Double Planet
Mark Isham On The Threshold Of Liberty Vapor Drawings
Patrick O'Hearn Malevolent Landscape Ancient Dreams
Steve Roach Towards The Dream Dreamtime Return
Jeff Pearce Where All Rivers End Provision Series
Adam Hurst The Innocent Obscura
David Temple Brother Budo Arrival
Adam Howe & Adam Werner Metatron's Hex Unspoken
Niyaz Masooz Sumud
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 24, 2012. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/24/2012
Artist Song Album
Steve Brand Holding The Light Subtle Movements Inside
Chromasonik This Dark Landscape Take To The Trees
Mesawzee Eagle EVP Take To The Trees
Kyle Bobby Dunn The Hungover Bring Me The Head Of...
Kyle Bobby Dunn In Search Of A Poetic Whole Bring Me The Head Of...
Strom Noir Poppyseeds Standing Out Against The Sea
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck To Escape The Frey Mindshed
Ben Kettlewell Walking In The Rain Retrospective
Soundings Ensemble Instruments Of Peace Instruments Of Peace
Kavkasia Si Koul, Bata Songs Of Earthly Delight
Kaki King Close Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames Everybody Loves You
Adam Rafferty Chameleon Chameleon Michael Hedges All Along The
Watchtower Live On The Double Planet
Mark Isham On The Threshold Of Liberty Vapor Drawings
Patrick O'Hearn Malevolent Landscape Ancient Dreams
Steve Roach Towards The Dream Dreamtime Return
Jeff Pearce Where All Rivers End Provision Series
Adam Hurst The Innocent Obscura
David Temple Brother Budo Arrival
Adam Howe & Adam Werner Metatron's Hex Unspoken
Niyaz Masooz Sumud
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Secret Music Playlist, June 17, 2012
Hi -
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 17, 2012. Today was a special event
for me. 25 years ago on June 17, 1987, I started Secret Music at WVKR. Back then, it was on
Wednesday mornings and was called Theme Of Secrets. It's been a long time.
and I never figured I'd get to this point. More than just the music, it's
the people I've met along the way and the stories I have. Every one of
these pieces has a story behind it. As always, there are too many stories
and not enough time. I don't know if I'll be around for 25 more years, but
to get this far is pretty amazing. Thanks to everyone who called in and
thanks to everyone who's listened and supported the show along the way.
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/17/2012
Artist Song Album
Holosphere Untitled Live at WVKR 6/22/03
Mahoney & Peck She Understood The Numbers Live at EM05
Northern Valentine Untitled The WVKR Sessions
Amy & Leslie Crystal Song The Best Of
Scott Helland Golden Retrievers Of Good Luck Earthbound
Luminaria Sea Waltz Sea Waltz
Brian Gallaway Leo's Opus` Noumena
The Kartuli Ensemble Kviria The Kartuli Ensemble
Alexander Turnquist Spherical Aberrations Hallway Of Mirrors
Jim Pospisil The Twenty Year Secret Unreleased
Kevin Bartlett Across My Heart Near Life Experience
Richard Lainhart The Naga Polychromatic Integers
Christopher Cameron #1 New Music Spring 2010
Nightnoise Timewinds Something Of Time
Chinapainting Waterwheel Chinapainting
Roy Peters Awaiting Call Convergence
Robin Spielberg Soldiers Journey Heal Of The Hand
Will Ackerman Processional Returning
Michael Hedges Free Swinging Soul Torched
Bill Nelson The Spirit Cannot Fail Chance Encounters
Robert Rich Hour Four Somnium Edits
Ion Eternal Flame Voyager
Eddie Jobson Theme Of Secrets Theme Of Secrets
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 17, 2012. Today was a special event
for me. 25 years ago on June 17, 1987, I started Secret Music at WVKR. Back then, it was on
Wednesday mornings and was called Theme Of Secrets. It's been a long time.
and I never figured I'd get to this point. More than just the music, it's
the people I've met along the way and the stories I have. Every one of
these pieces has a story behind it. As always, there are too many stories
and not enough time. I don't know if I'll be around for 25 more years, but
to get this far is pretty amazing. Thanks to everyone who called in and
thanks to everyone who's listened and supported the show along the way.
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/17/2012
Artist Song Album
Holosphere Untitled Live at WVKR 6/22/03
Mahoney & Peck She Understood The Numbers Live at EM05
Northern Valentine Untitled The WVKR Sessions
Amy & Leslie Crystal Song The Best Of
Scott Helland Golden Retrievers Of Good Luck Earthbound
Luminaria Sea Waltz Sea Waltz
Brian Gallaway Leo's Opus` Noumena
The Kartuli Ensemble Kviria The Kartuli Ensemble
Alexander Turnquist Spherical Aberrations Hallway Of Mirrors
Jim Pospisil The Twenty Year Secret Unreleased
Kevin Bartlett Across My Heart Near Life Experience
Richard Lainhart The Naga Polychromatic Integers
Christopher Cameron #1 New Music Spring 2010
Nightnoise Timewinds Something Of Time
Chinapainting Waterwheel Chinapainting
Roy Peters Awaiting Call Convergence
Robin Spielberg Soldiers Journey Heal Of The Hand
Will Ackerman Processional Returning
Michael Hedges Free Swinging Soul Torched
Bill Nelson The Spirit Cannot Fail Chance Encounters
Robert Rich Hour Four Somnium Edits
Ion Eternal Flame Voyager
Eddie Jobson Theme Of Secrets Theme Of Secrets
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Secret Music 25th anniversary show
Hi -
My name is Scott Raymond, and you may remember me from such radio shows
as "Secret Music",. a New Age/Ambient/Electronic music show on WVKR-FM. WVKR is a
3700 watt non - commercial station broadcasting from Vassar College to the
greater Hudson Valley region. My show, "Secret Music", has been on since
the dawn of time, when families would gather around the wireless for
entertainment. For reasons I have yet to fathom, people still listen. The
show airs every Sunday from 9AM to 12 noon EST. For more information or to
listen in online, check out our website at www.wvkr.org.
On Sunday, June 17, 2012, I will celebrate the 25th anniversary of
Secret Music. It's quite a milestone, one I never thought I'd reach. It's been a long time, with a
lot of great music, interesting stories to tell and most of all, wonderful
people. I could say that the music has kept me going all this time, but
that's not true. It's the people that keep this interesting. The people
who make the music, the promoters who get it to my hands, and most of all,
the people who listen. I had all kinds of plans for this day, but other
things have taken precedence in my life. So here's my idea. Instead of
some grand plan, let's keep it simple. I'm going to play some interesting
music, both to honor some of the people I've met over the years, and to
share a few rarities from my vault. I'm going to share some stories from
over the years, secrets I rarely share with others. It'll probably get a
bit maudlin at times, but I figure I'm entitled. I hope you'll all listen
and perhaps call in with your memories and thoughts from the last 25
years. I'd love to hear from the people out there, listeners, musicians,
people whose lives I've impacted. The show is Sunday, June 17, 2012, from
9AM to 12 noon EST. The phone number is below. Thanks for all the music
and memories. If you have any ideas, requests, etc., email me and let me
know.
Scott Raymond
Secret Music
WVKR-FM
station phone: 845-437-7178
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
My name is Scott Raymond, and you may remember me from such radio shows
as "Secret Music",. a New Age/Ambient/Electronic music show on WVKR-FM. WVKR is a
3700 watt non - commercial station broadcasting from Vassar College to the
greater Hudson Valley region. My show, "Secret Music", has been on since
the dawn of time, when families would gather around the wireless for
entertainment. For reasons I have yet to fathom, people still listen. The
show airs every Sunday from 9AM to 12 noon EST. For more information or to
listen in online, check out our website at www.wvkr.org.
On Sunday, June 17, 2012, I will celebrate the 25th anniversary of
Secret Music. It's quite a milestone, one I never thought I'd reach. It's been a long time, with a
lot of great music, interesting stories to tell and most of all, wonderful
people. I could say that the music has kept me going all this time, but
that's not true. It's the people that keep this interesting. The people
who make the music, the promoters who get it to my hands, and most of all,
the people who listen. I had all kinds of plans for this day, but other
things have taken precedence in my life. So here's my idea. Instead of
some grand plan, let's keep it simple. I'm going to play some interesting
music, both to honor some of the people I've met over the years, and to
share a few rarities from my vault. I'm going to share some stories from
over the years, secrets I rarely share with others. It'll probably get a
bit maudlin at times, but I figure I'm entitled. I hope you'll all listen
and perhaps call in with your memories and thoughts from the last 25
years. I'd love to hear from the people out there, listeners, musicians,
people whose lives I've impacted. The show is Sunday, June 17, 2012, from
9AM to 12 noon EST. The phone number is below. Thanks for all the music
and memories. If you have any ideas, requests, etc., email me and let me
know.
Scott Raymond
Secret Music
WVKR-FM
station phone: 845-437-7178
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Upcoming concerts this summer
Hi -
Here's some links to upcoming concerts that might be of interest to the local Secret Music listeners.
The first one is a concert featuring pianist Hauschka. He's really Volker Bertelmann from Germany, who plays the prepared piano. A prepared piano has objects lodged between the piano strings to alter the sounds. He produces some interesting music with this technique. I've played his music in the past. Opening for him is local guitarist Alexander Turnquist, who has a new album coming out soon. They'll be appearing at Club Helsinki in Hudson, NY on Friday, June 22. More info can be found here:
http://helsinkihudson.com/schedule.html#120622
The next one is A Winged Victory For The Sullen. Great band name, great music. Very much in the chamber ambient music field like Stars Of The Lid (one of the members is Adam Wiltzie of Stars Of The Lid). I missed them last fall when the freak snowstorm hit in late October. I'd like to see them this time around. They're playing at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on Saturday, July 7. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.awvfts.com/
After that is a concert with Niyaz. Niyaz is a world music group featuring singer Azam Ali, formerly of Vas. Their new album is really good. They're appearing at Drom in NYC on Sunday, July 22. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.niyazmusic.com/#!/tour-dates/
Last but not least is the return of Dead Can Dance. I saw their last tour in 2005 and it was a great show. They supposedly have a new album coming out, too. They're appearing Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30 at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Here's a link to more info:
http://deadcandance.com/
Here's some links to upcoming concerts that might be of interest to the local Secret Music listeners.
The first one is a concert featuring pianist Hauschka. He's really Volker Bertelmann from Germany, who plays the prepared piano. A prepared piano has objects lodged between the piano strings to alter the sounds. He produces some interesting music with this technique. I've played his music in the past. Opening for him is local guitarist Alexander Turnquist, who has a new album coming out soon. They'll be appearing at Club Helsinki in Hudson, NY on Friday, June 22. More info can be found here:
http://helsinkihudson.com/schedule.html#120622
The next one is A Winged Victory For The Sullen. Great band name, great music. Very much in the chamber ambient music field like Stars Of The Lid (one of the members is Adam Wiltzie of Stars Of The Lid). I missed them last fall when the freak snowstorm hit in late October. I'd like to see them this time around. They're playing at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on Saturday, July 7. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.awvfts.com/
After that is a concert with Niyaz. Niyaz is a world music group featuring singer Azam Ali, formerly of Vas. Their new album is really good. They're appearing at Drom in NYC on Sunday, July 22. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.niyazmusic.com/#!/tour-dates/
Last but not least is the return of Dead Can Dance. I saw their last tour in 2005 and it was a great show. They supposedly have a new album coming out, too. They're appearing Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30 at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Here's a link to more info:
http://deadcandance.com/
Secret Music Playlist, June 10, 2012
Hi -
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 10, 2012. Next week will be my 25th
anniversary show. Be sure to tune in for all kinds of music, memories and mayhem. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/10/2012
Artist Song Album
Markus Mehr Komo In
Groupthink Region Of Mirrors Take To The Trees
Aetopus Shifting Between Empires
Dave Luxton In Through The Wires Singularity In Sound
The Winterhouse This Land Drifts Into Silence Winter Gardens
Seren Ffordd & Oophoi Blue Fire The Martian Chronicles
Ben Kettlewell Strings In The Wind Retrospective
Steven Lance Goodbye, Our Sun Fringe Runner
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck To Look Up In Awe Mindshed
Kyle Bobby Dunn An Evening With Dusty Bring Me The Head Of...
Seaworthy Creaking Panels West Bellows And Breath
Marcus Fischer Constant Collected Dust
Jeff Pearce Harbinger Texture
Thom Brennan Part 2 Stories From The Forest
The Tenth Planet A New Low The Tenth Planet
Adam Howe & Adam Werner The Unspoken Unspoken
Niyaz Sosin Sumud
Adam Hurst Incantation Obscura
David Temple Brown Eyes Arrival
Kelly Sciandra Someone Like You In Session
Isadar Active Imagination Reconstructed
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 10, 2012. Next week will be my 25th
anniversary show. Be sure to tune in for all kinds of music, memories and mayhem. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/10/2012
Artist Song Album
Markus Mehr Komo In
Groupthink Region Of Mirrors Take To The Trees
Aetopus Shifting Between Empires
Dave Luxton In Through The Wires Singularity In Sound
The Winterhouse This Land Drifts Into Silence Winter Gardens
Seren Ffordd & Oophoi Blue Fire The Martian Chronicles
Ben Kettlewell Strings In The Wind Retrospective
Steven Lance Goodbye, Our Sun Fringe Runner
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck To Look Up In Awe Mindshed
Kyle Bobby Dunn An Evening With Dusty Bring Me The Head Of...
Seaworthy Creaking Panels West Bellows And Breath
Marcus Fischer Constant Collected Dust
Jeff Pearce Harbinger Texture
Thom Brennan Part 2 Stories From The Forest
The Tenth Planet A New Low The Tenth Planet
Adam Howe & Adam Werner The Unspoken Unspoken
Niyaz Sosin Sumud
Adam Hurst Incantation Obscura
David Temple Brown Eyes Arrival
Kelly Sciandra Someone Like You In Session
Isadar Active Imagination Reconstructed
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Secret Music Playlist, June 3, 2012
Hi -
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 3, 2012. Lots of great new stuff
this month. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/3/2012
Artist Song Album
Greg Haines Azure Digressions
Seren Ffordd & Oophoi Canals The Martian Chronicles
The Winterhouse The Depths Of Winter Winter Gardens
Strom Noir In All The Wrong Places Standing Out Against The Sea
Kyle Bobby Dunn The Calm Idiots Of Yesterday Bring Me The Head Of...
Seaworthy Below The Windswept Field Bellows And Breath Marcus
Fischer Constant Collected Dust
Todd Fletcher Monterey Cypress Take To The Trees
redgreenblue Power Of Wind Take To The Trees
Aetopus Wending Between Empires
Dave Luxton Upon The Deep Singularity In Sound
Ben Kettlewell Kanji Retrospective
Steven Lance Our Gods Are All Dead Fringe Runner
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck The Pale Blue Dot Mindshed
Mara's Torment Loss Secret Music
Vidna Obmana Part 1 Phrasing The Air
Adam Howe & Adam Werner Rise Of The Phoenix Fire Unspoken
Niyaz Mazaar Sumud
Adam Hurst Hidden Door Obscura
David Temple Eternal Summer Arrival
Isadar Summer Nights Reconstructed
Here's my playlist for Sunday, June 3, 2012. Lots of great new stuff
this month. Enjoy!
Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
newage@secretmusic.net
Secret Music Playlist, 6/3/2012
Artist Song Album
Greg Haines Azure Digressions
Seren Ffordd & Oophoi Canals The Martian Chronicles
The Winterhouse The Depths Of Winter Winter Gardens
Strom Noir In All The Wrong Places Standing Out Against The Sea
Kyle Bobby Dunn The Calm Idiots Of Yesterday Bring Me The Head Of...
Seaworthy Below The Windswept Field Bellows And Breath Marcus
Fischer Constant Collected Dust
Todd Fletcher Monterey Cypress Take To The Trees
redgreenblue Power Of Wind Take To The Trees
Aetopus Wending Between Empires
Dave Luxton Upon The Deep Singularity In Sound
Ben Kettlewell Kanji Retrospective
Steven Lance Our Gods Are All Dead Fringe Runner
Mark Mahoney & Michael Peck The Pale Blue Dot Mindshed
Mara's Torment Loss Secret Music
Vidna Obmana Part 1 Phrasing The Air
Adam Howe & Adam Werner Rise Of The Phoenix Fire Unspoken
Niyaz Mazaar Sumud
Adam Hurst Hidden Door Obscura
David Temple Eternal Summer Arrival
Isadar Summer Nights Reconstructed
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