Tag Archives: Soundtrack

SONG OF THE DAY Alessandro Alessandroni – Baby Come Down

Posted on June 7, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Alessandro Alessandroni (1925-2017) was an Italian composer, arranger, vocalist, whistler, conductor and multi-instrumentalist who played just about any instrument you can name, including: guitar/sitar/keyboards/ mandolin/ mandocello/ accordion/banjo/flute/ harmonica/jew’s harp/recorder/melodica/ocarina)…It would probably have been just as easy to list what he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elvis – Crawfish

Posted on May 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Considering how many years I’ve loved this song, I can’t believe I’ve never featured it for my Song of the Day!! Elvis has done some absolute corkers in his time (and I’ve always been a fan of his early stuff), … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Giuliano Sorgini – Ultima Caccia

Posted on March 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

At the end of the 1960s in Italy – but also abroad, especially in France and England – a very particular trend began to spread.  Known as ’Library music’ or ‘sonorization’, these actual real music libraries were compiled to provide … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kunihiko Murai – Yajugari M-11 T-3

Posted on December 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s only been a couple of days since I last posted, but it feels like ages! It’s good to be back!! Today I have a very very cool Japanese instrumental funk track to share with you!  Possibly issued on an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Piero Umiliani – Lady Magnolia

Posted on November 17, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Attaining just the right balance between mellow and titillating, Piero Umiliani was on to a scorcher when he wrote Lady Magnolia.  With a sound that transcends it’s original 1971 issue date, this track whacks out some ultra cool flute melodies … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sorcerers – Opening Titles

Posted on January 24, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Some albums are created as one piece, consisting of separate tracks but best heard in their entirety and, indeed, in the order in which they were recorded; The Sorcerers latest offering is a fine example of this. Releasing today, In … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – Shamanic Brew

Posted on January 4, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The serpent is back!!  Smooth and sinuous with skin so taut and rhythmic, this snaky sound returns and is armed with more hypnotic sorcery!  This can only mean one thing…..The Sorcerers have completed their new album and with smooth precision … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Graham Coxon – Meaner Than The Sea

Posted on November 16, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Apart from being one of the best series I’ve seen in a long time, The End Of The Fucking World has some superb music on its soundtrack!  The second series features quite a few little beauties courtesy of the the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – Summoning The Monkey God

Posted on November 11, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“Who’s this? The Sorcerers? It’s cool! This is great. Give me the cd man!” – Mulatu Astatke Who let that serpent in? Smooth and sinuous with skin so taut and rhythmic; here it glides into the room with hypnotic sorcery! This … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Spindrift – Red Reflection

Posted on October 13, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Something of a super band in every sense if the world, Delaware’s Spindrift have been creating their very own and unique blend of psych rock and acid western for over 25 years! Since then the band have seen many changes … Continue reading →

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