Tag Archives: Classical

SONG OF THE DAY Neal Heppleston – Ghost Ship

Posted on January 29, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I have only just heard this track, but had to and share! As I write this, I’m on my second listen and I’m liking it! In fact, so much so that the 3:48 seconds of its duration seemed to pass … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sault – Luos Higher

Posted on November 14, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I heard this piece of music earlier tonight and immediately fell for it because it dragged me away from the stress and pressure I felt at that moment. It reminded me that, in the natural ebb and flow of life, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chet Atkins – Ochi Chornya (Dark Eyes)

Posted on October 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Ochi Chornya, or perhaps better known as Dark Eyes, is a well-known and popular Russian romance song that captured my ears a while back when I luckily stumbled upon Chet Atkins rendition..but I’ll come back to this. I’ve just been … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall – Music For a Dancing Mind

Posted on April 19, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The Listening Post Blog is a big,big fan of Matthew Halsall (see my previous posts here and here) and has spent the afternoon listening to his most gorgeously sublime award-winning album, On The Go. Wonderfully composed by the Manchester-based DJ, bandleader and trumpeter, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mammal Hands – Hourglass

Posted on June 12, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Continuing on the Gondwana Records theme from Friday, I have been checking out other artists on this label and have found this cracking track from Manchester trio, Mammal Hands; (other previous Gondwana Records features include Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra, GoGo Penguin, … Continue reading →

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