Secret Music Playlist, July 8, 2012

Hi -

  Here's my playlist for Sunday, July 8, 2012. Enjoy!

Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524

newage@secretmusic.net


   Secret Music Playlist, 7/1/2012

   Artist            Song            Album

Bruno Sanfilippo        The City Reflected    Urbs

EN                Already Gone        Already Gone
M.Ostermeier    I Took Out Your Picture        The Rules Of Another Small World
Spheruleus            Liquid Rust        Voyage

Takashi Suzuki            Episode 1        Cycle
Nest                Koretz's Meteor        Body Pilot
Apne Sinn            The Long Plains        En Seier

Bas Broekhuis          Nazareth, PA        Manikin Records Second Decade
The Tangent Project        Fractal            Fuse
The Tangent Project        Docking            Live 2010-2011

Steve Roach        THe Holy Dirt            Day Out Of Time
Aglaia        The Dusty Light The Day Is Losing    Absolutely Deep
Forrest Fang        Islands In The Sky        Animism

Scott Petito        Afternoon In A Cloud        Sbass Music
Chris Lane    I Have Been Told To Reason By The Heart      Memory Boxing
Brian Farmer            1.2.06            Music For Bathing

A Viberatto            Riiver            A
Todd Boston            Under The Orion Sky    Touched By The Sun
Van Larkins            One Way Ticket        Wandering Hands
Maneli Jamal            On The Run        The Lamaj Movement
Hristo Vitchev & Weber Iago    The Imperative Expression    Heartmony
Mike Wall            Keepers Of The Earth    A Time For Healing
Samuel Claiborne        Growing Up        The Annunciation
Amy & Leslie            Hymn To Her        Amy & Leslie
Will Ackerman    The Bricklayer's Beautiful Daughter    The First Ten Years

Secret Music Playlist, July 1, 2012

Hi -

  Here's my playlist for Sunday, July 1, 2012. Lots of great new music
this time. Enjoy!

Scott Raymond
WVKR-FM
16 Penn St.
Fishkill, NY 12524

newage@secretmusic.net


   Secret Music Playlist, 7/1/2012

   Artist            Song            Album

Gregg Plummer            Nocturne        Free

Takashi Suzuki            Episode 2        Cycle
Nest                The Dying Roar        Body Pilot
Apne Sinn            His Great Heart        En Seier

EN                The Sea Saw Swell    Already Gone
M.Ostermeier        Retreating Night    The Rules Of Another Small World
Spheruleus            All For Sea        Voyage

Broekhuis, Keller & Schonwalder      Vienna Calling    Manikin Records Second
Decade The Tangent Project        Signals In Between    Fuse The Tangent
Project        Adrift            Live 2010-2011

Forrest Fang        The Chameleon's Paintbox    Animism
Aglaia            Dragon Clouds So High Above    Absolutely Deep
Steve Roach        Begins Looking Skyward        Day Out Of Time

Matt Harris            Three Chambers        Drone Download Project
Dan Hartman        New Green, Clear Blue        New Green, Clear Blue
David Lange        Farewell To The Planet        Return Of The Comet

Todd Boston            Twilight        Touched By The Sun
Van Larkins            Stomp            Wandering Hands
Maneli Jamal            Awakening        The Lamaj Movement
Hristo Vitchev & Weber Iago    Memories In Black And White    Heartmony
Mike Wall            Transformation        A Time For Healing
Tony Levin            Chasms            World Diary

Secret Music News, June 2012

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

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

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

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

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/