Sunday, October 30, 2005

Bunch of Betty's Podcast #7: "Betty's Graveyard Shift Serenades"


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BUNCH OF BETTY'S PODCAST #7: BETTY'S GRAVEYARD SHIFT SERENADES
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Another thematic mix in honor of the creepiest day of the year...most of the selections are like auditory snapshots of heartache, desperation, death and murder...i love the dark soundscape and the beautiful despair that the music transmits...

I was so tempted to delve into my extensive cd collection to find some of this week's tunes...i have such a large selection of moody and gothic music...but i resisted the temptation and used creative commons tracks for this program as well...i'm glad i did, because i am so happy with the selection of songs...i hope you enjoy them as well...

I thought a list of some of my favorite "DARKLY MOODY" cds would interest you...i left off some of the more obvious selections:

Geek the Girl by Lisa Germano
Is This Desire? by PJ Harvey
Hell among the Yearlings by Gillian Welch
The Golden Dove by Mary Timony
Blood by This Mortal Coil
Happily Ever After by Rose Chronicles
The Blackened Air by Nina Nastasia
Bushes & Briars by Susan McKeown
Lime, Twigs and Treachery by Love Club
Pure by The Golden Palominos
Aion by Dead Can Dance
Bring on the Snakes by Crooked Fingers
Murder, Misery and Then Goodnight by Kristen Hersh
Baptism (spoken word) by Joan Baez
Furnace Room Lullaby by Neko Case
Broken English by Marianne Faithfull'
Bloodletting by Concrete Blonde



  • LINK to this podcast's featured artist: RYKARDA PARASOL

  • PLAYLIST:

    1.
  • Cold, Cold Water by Mirah
  • (source: epitonic)
    2.
  • Evil Night Together by Jill Tracy
  • (source: amazon)
    3.
  • To Bring You My Love (live) by PJ Harvey
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    4.
  • Black Acres by Elysian Fields
  • (source: epitonic)
    5.
  • Dreaming Dead by Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter
  • (source: barsuk.com)
    6.
  • Lonesome Place by Rykarda Parasol
  • (source: rykardaparasol.com)
    7.
  • Old Love Haunts Me in the Morning by Marissa Nadler
  • (marissanadler.com)
    8.
  • Dead Bodies by Air
  • EXPIRED (source: fifteen minutes to listen)
    9.
  • Attack of the Ghost Riders by The Raveonettes
  • (source: epitonic)
    10.
  • Living After Midnight (Judas Priest cover) by The Donnas
  • (source: mp3 4u)
    11.
  • Warm Leatherette (The Normal/Grace Jones cover) by Chicks on Speed
  • (source: silence is a rhythm too)
    12.
  • Happiness is a Warm Gun (Beatles cover) by the Breeders
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    13.
  • Viva la Muerte by Maria Napoleon
  • ARGHHH..CAN'T FIND IT ANYMORE!!
    14.
  • The Flower of Carnage by Meiko Kaji
  • (source: meikokaji.com)
    15.
  • I'm Scared by Sarah Vaughn
  • (source: amazon)
    16.
  • Black Stars by Jolie Holland
  • (source: amazon)
    17.
  • All Night by Sam Phillips
  • EXPIRED (source: yahoo store)
    18.
  • Strange Old Place by Luka Bloom
  • (source: lukabloom.com)
    19.
  • Into Dust by Mazzy Star
  • (source: south of mainstream)
    20.
  • Nierika (live Barcelona 2005) by Dead Can Dance
  • (source: the suburbs are killing us)

    Sunday, October 23, 2005

    Bunch of Betty's Podcast #6: "Betty's Intergalactic Chicks Mix"


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    BUNCH OF BETTY'S PODCAST #6: BETTY'S INTERGALACTIC CHICKS MIX!
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    I thought i'd try a thematic mix today...spacey...other-worldy...so let your mind be transported through time and space...

    If you like the theme of music and space travel, definitely check out the interstellar space mixes compiled by David Toop. I have had
    and
  • for years...have never tired of them...they are an amazing transport by music! They may be a bit hard to purchase these days, but they are definitely worth the import price!! Check ebay if all else fails...

    My mix is not so sophisticated or expertly compiled...but I think it's pretty enjoyable...Buckle up and prepare for lift-off...


  • PLAYLIST:
    (Some tracks are available as free and legal downloads. Try the links below. Because this podcast was originally published in October of 2005, many are expired.)

    1.

  • Traveling by Sofia
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: djet music)
    2.

  • Close Your Eyes (edit) by Dot Allison
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: int'l house of pussy)
    BUY IT HERE!
    3.

  • Eple by Royksopp
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: emp3 world)
    BUY IT HERE!
    4.

  • Stranger in Paradise (Tony Bennett) by St. Etienne (from Ruby Trax compilation)
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: turquoise days)
    BUY IT HERE!

    5.

  • Monochromatic World by Ugress
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: ugress.com)
    BUY IT HERE!
    6.

  • The Frozen World by Emilie Simon
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: aurgasm)
    BUY IT HERE!
    7.

  • Apollo by Likeness to Lily
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: likenesstolily.com)-thanks to "the things i found" blog
    BUY IT HERE!
    8.

  • Just Like Heaven (the cure) by Katie Melua
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: ANABlog)
    BUY IT HERE!
    9.

  • Flying by Neulander
    NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: tonspion)
  • BUY IT HERE!
    10.
    Hide & Seek by Imogen Heap
    STILL AVAILABLE (source: Salon.com)
    BUY IT HERE!
    11.

  • Not Only Human by Heather Nova
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: womenfolk)
    BUY IT HERE!
    12.

  • Stille Nachte by Fleckfumie
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: 3hive)
    BUY IT HERE!
    13.

  • I Came So Far for Beauty by Stina Nordenstam
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: achtung baby!)
    BUY IT HERE!
    14.

  • Falling Up by Emily Bezar
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: emilybezar.com) From Rococo B-Sides, a free download. Follow the link:
    BUY IT HERE!
    15.

  • Shine (F9 Mix) by Hungry Lucy
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: amazon.com)
    BUY IT HERE!
    16.

  • The Mercy of the World by Quinn
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: amazon.com)
    BUY IT HERE!
    17.

  • Recovery (Final Mix) by New Buffalo
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (source: fingertips)
    BUY IT HERE!
    18.

  • What a Wonderful World by The Innocence Mission
  • STILL AVAILABLE (source: theinnocencemission.com)
    BUY IT HERE!

    Sunday, October 16, 2005

    Bunch of Betty's Podcast #5: "New Betty's on the Block"


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    BUNCH OF BETTY'S PODCAST #5: NEW BETTY'S ON THE BLOCK!
    *reposted and remastered 06/26/07*
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    There is A LOT of music out there...most of it is merely drivel, but, if you look for it, there is some OUTSTANDING work to be found...for the seekers.

    This podcast features some newer artists that i've been hearing about lately...and a few better established musicians that can still be found treasures to a fresh ear. So listen alertly and buy what you like at your area independant record store.

    I did just that yesterday and walked away with a large stack of music. I purchased two artists featured on today's podcast; i bought The Like - "are you thinking what i'm thinking",and Trespassers William - "different stars". I also bought the newest efforts by Antony and the Johnsons, Cursive, Lemon Jelly and Sigur Ros, as well as On! Air! Library!...i purchased the newest sinead the other day and am still trying to figure out what i think about it...her voice is amazing as always...but a whole album of reggae?? i've been previewing the new liz phair and fiona apple to see if they are worthy...

    So $80 later and i've been listening to free and legal tracks from the internet all morning...kind of like the little kid playing with the box on christmas day, eh?

    Enjoy these very affordable, and i must say, high quality tracks...but buy what you like when you can...in the mean time, these should tide you over.


    PLAYLIST: (Most tracks are available as LEGAL DOWNLOADS...right-click the song title to get it for your very own!) MANY OF THESE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

    1.
  • Fall Apart Again by Brandi Carlile
  • (source: fingertips)
    2.
  • Wait by The Catch
  • (source: buscate un novio)
    3.
  • Poster of a Girl by Metric
  • (source: sixeyes)
    4.
  • Dis-Moi Quelqu Chose Avant de Dormir by Kahmini Kari
  • (source: filles sourires)NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    5.
  • Floating Fro and Through by Fitzgerald
  • (source: download.com)
    6.
  • Her Lovely Name by Michelle Cross
  • (source: michellecross.com)
    7.
  • A Taste of Honey by Lizz Wright
  • (source: aurgasm)
    8.
  • Savage Land (Trail of Tears) by Serena Matthews
  • (source: download.com)
    9.
  • Mr. Viper by Noe Venable
  • (source: noevenable.com)
    10.
  • Doctor by Lizzie West
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    11.
  • Away by Heidi Saperstein
  • (source: epitonic)
    12.
  • Lie in the Sound by Trespassers William
  • (source: fingertips)
    13.
  • Your Armor by Charlotte Martin
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    14.
  • With You on My Mind by Lisa Dewey
  • (source: lisadewey.com)
    15.
  • Comin' Alive by Angie Inglis
  • (source: angieinglis.com)
    16.
  • Yesterday's Mistakes by oi va voi
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    17.
  • This Girl's Taking Bets by Thea Gilmore
  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    18.
  • What I Say and What I Mean by The Like
  • (source: filter magazine)

    Monday, October 10, 2005

    Say "How-Do!" to My New MP3 Blog!!



    Check out my new "bunch of bettys" mp3 blog...the plan is to feature a "best of the bunch" for each podcast and give band info, a pic and links to more legal mp3s.
    Featured "bettys" so far... Over the Rhine, Stephanie Dosen, Kidney Thieves, i:scintilla...and more to come!!

  • LINK TO BUNCH OF BETTY'S MP3 BLOG: BEST OF THE BUNCH!!


  • (the link is also on the sidebar of this webpage)

    Sunday, October 09, 2005

    Bunch of Betty's Podcast #4: "Hardcore Girls Only Club"

    Listen to Podcast #4: Betty's "Hardcore Girls Only Club" Mix!
    Like what you hear?? Subscribe HERE!!


    BUNCH OF BETTY'S PODCAST #4: BETTY'S HARDCORE GIRLS ONLY CLUB MIX
    (RIGHT-CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ENTIRE PODCAST)

    ORIGINAL POSTING: SEPTEMBER 2005!! EPISODE HAS BEEN REMASTERED TO SOUND EVEN BETTER!!

    And the beat goes on...Another show featuring rock women; I got some great feedback on the last program...Thanks!

    Hope you enjoy the music...next week i'm thinking a focus on acoustic or world music...hmmmm...if you enjoy what you're hearing, tell some friends
    and tell me by leaving a comment below!!

    ALSO CHECK OUT MY HELPFUL NEW LINKS TO SOME GREAT SITES!!!

    Please keep listening...cheerio!

    LINK to this podcast's featured artist: i:scintilla

    PLAYLIST: (Most tracks are available as LEGAL DOWNLOADS...right-click the song title to get it for your very own!)

    1. You Broke My Heart by Lovebites
    (source: into the groove)
    2. Fire/ Sign by The Gossip
    (source: kill rock stars) BUY IT HERE!
    3. Amplifier by Jucifer
    (source: mp34u) BUY IT HERE!
    4. Seven X Eight by Anjali
    (source: mp34u) BUY IT HERE!
    5. Ladykillers by Lush
    (source: into the groove) BUY IT HERE!
    6. The Wrecking Ball by Kuma
    (source: south of mainstream) BUY IT HERE!
    7. 1969 (stooges cover) by Solex
    (source: 3hive) BUY IT HERE!
    8. Use It by The New Pornographers
    (source: matador records) BUY IT HERE!
    9. Necessito by Some Girls (juliana hatfield)
    (source: largehearted boy) BUY IT HERE!
    10. Ev'ry Night by Mandaryna
    (source: emp3 world) NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    11. Secret by Emilie Simon
    (offical site) MP3 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. BUY IT HERE!
    12. Chache-Cache dans le Noir by Sandrine Collard
    (source: filles sourires) NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    13. Pretty Like Drugs by Queen Adreena
    (source: tonspion) BUY IT HERE!
    14. Powdered Wig Machine by P.J. Harvey w/ Josh Homme
    (source: mp34u) BUY IT HERE!
    15. Scin by i:scintilla
    (source: official homepage) BUY IT HERE!

    Saturday, October 01, 2005

    *reposted and remastered* Bunch of Betty's Podcast #3: "Betty's Buggy Beat Mix"


    Listen to Podcast #3: Betty's Buggy Beat Mix (Originally Posted 10/1/05)
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    Bunch of Bettys #3 REMASTERED: Buggy Beat Mix!
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    ORIGINAL POSTING: SEPTEMBER 2005!! EPISODE HAS BEEN REMASTERED TO SOUND EVEN BETTER!!

    Hello again! Thanks for your interest in the podcast and for visiting my blog.

    This week's program is a high-energy groove-driven carnival ride of a music mix! There are some great tunes featured in this podcast and a couple really exceptional cuts by some pretty obscure international bands. It just amazes me how much high quality, original music there is out in the world..and the internet really makes it easy to explore globally. I am constantly coming across some new band or artist hidden way below the mainstream...or I should say above, shouldn't I? The music on my local radio is hideous!! So much of it sounds the same and is really pitiful...I have discovered some great podcasts, though...and there are some impressive web radio shows and satellite radio stations that I am just now discovering...so perhaps the medium is not quite as stagnant as I thought.

    This program, as I mentioned above, really showcases some heavier, groovier tracks than I've played in my previous podcasts. For some reason, I find myself usually playing introspective, depressing stuff...some days I just have to make myself put on some brain-less pop and jump around with a hairbrush to cheer myself up! The tracks on this program are anything but brainless...lyrically and melodically speaking, most are quite intelligent in spite of being a catalyst for some very unsophisticated "head-banging"...

    Please leave comments or suggestions on the site...I would love to hear from you! According to feedburner stats, my listener numbers are better than I anticipated for a brand new show...I hope that means I'm not wasting my time in getting the "sound out" for some great musicians! Please remember that I make the effort to find legal, creative commons tracks to respect those hard-working artists. Enjoy...and please KEEP LISTENING!


    PLAYLIST: (Some tracks are available as LEGAL DOWNLOADS...right-click the song title to get it for your very own! Because the original airing was over a year ago, many tracks are no longer legally available.)
    1. Cosmos (Outer Space) by t.A.t.u. EXPIRED
    (source: stylus magazine) BUY IT HERE!
    2. Zerospace by Kidney Thieves
    (source: homepage) BUY IT HERE!

    3. Weekend by Curve NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    (source: official homepage)
    4. Ride A White Horse by Goldfrapp Follow link to STREAM
    (source: music cherry) legal??? BUY IT HERE!
    7. Gira by Vanessinha & Alessandra (w/ Senor Coconut) NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    (source: fluxblog) BUY IT HERE!
    8. Sweet Religion (bulletproof remix) by Imogen Heap NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    (source: official homepage) BUY IT HERE!
    15. Commodore Rock by Ladytron MUST LOG IN TO DOWNLOAD
    (source: amazon) BUY IT HERE!
    16. Lucky Lipstick by SurfeRosa NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    (source: itunes freebie) BUY IT HERE!
    LOOKING FOR THE MP3 PAGE??
  • LINK HERE