Night on Bald Mountain

Night on Bald Mountain (also known as A Night on the Bare Mountain) composed by Modest Mussorgsky, was inspired by Russian literary works and legend. Mussorgsky made a witches' sabbath the theme of the original tone poem, completed on June 23, 1867 (St. John's Eve).

As with so much of Mussorgsky's music, the work had a tortuous compositional history and was arranged after his death in 1881 by his friend and fellow member of the The Mighty Handful Rimsky-Korsakov. It was never performed in any form during Mussorgsky's lifetime. The Rimsky-Korsakov edition premiered in 1886, and has become a concert favorite.

There is also a version orchestrated by twentieth-century conductor Leopold Stokowski; this is the version used in the now-classic 1940 Walt Disney animated film Fantasia (see below). [edited from Wikipedia]

I hope you enjoy these 13 different versions ranging from Progressive Rock to Jazz, Electronic to New Age with some Disco and Novelty thrown in for good measure.

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Robotz of the Company

Re-post of Seasons 1-4 with New Season 5!!

The Place: Deep Space...

The Time: The Future...

The Crew: A Bunch of Misfit Robotz...

Your Head: Explodes with excitement!

In deep space no one can hear you laugh! Or can they?!
Join us for the wacky antics of the 'Robotz of the Company'
by Dream Realm Enterprises!

Join our crew of mechanized toasters, drain cleaners,
deck sweepers & ice picks periodically
for several minutes of total insanity!
So much fun you'll feel as if your brain
has been put through a food processor!

Downloads:

Robotz: Season 1 (86mb)
Robotz: Season 2 (145mb)
Robotz: Season 3 (260mb)
Robotz: Season 4 Part 1 (153mb)
Robotz: Season 4 Part 2 (168mb)
Robotz: Season 5 Part 1 (180mb)
Robotz: Season 5 Part 2 (140mb)

Mad Max - Tomorrow's Road

BrokenSea Audio Productions presents:
Mad Max: Tomorrow’s Road

In a world without hope,
where gas is gold and you live or die on the redline.

The man they called Mad Max
has become the legend of The Road Warrior…

…Pray he is still out there.

CAUTION:
This audio production contains
violence and offensive language.
Listener discretion is advised.

Download Mad Max: Tomorrow’s Road (68mb)

G.U.S.U.

BrokenSea Audio Productions presents: G.U.S.U.
Across time and space and beyond anything you can imagine.
GUSU is coming.

Aaron Avatar, recently deceased rock star finds himself on a journey
through a multi-dimensional entity known only as GUSU

Download G.U.S.U. (58mb)

Ulysses Galactic Guides and Bounties Inc.

BrokenSea Audio Productions presents:
Ulysses Galactic Guides and Bounties Inc.
The Audio Drama the Beforian Council of Aardvarks Tried to Ban!

Download:
Ulysses Galactic Guides and Bounties Inc. (256mb)

Virgin – by The Mission (1972)

When Jesus Christ Superstar (the original studio recording, not the Broadway show) was first released I would listen to the whole thing two, three, sometimes four or more times a day. I was hooked! Until JCS, about all we had was Tommy, which truth be told is not really a “rock opera” but a “rock cantata”; the difference being in Tommy each character sings a song whereas in JCS, the characters interact in song with each other… but I digress. I wanted more of this “rock opera” stuff so headed out to the record shop. Here is one of my first finds (which really falls into the “cantata” area)…

An original concept by Father John O’Reilly, a Catholic priest and member of the Contemporary Mission, "Virgin" describes the paradox of modern religion; does a man follow his custom or conscience? Religious custom has had a way of masquerading as divine law. In "Virgin" an idealistic young man newly ordained to the priesthood, faces this universal dilemma. In his everyday life, he is continually torn between his conscience and his cherished customs.
"Virgin" , a musical message based on the actual experiences and philosophies of the Contemporary Mission.

I really enjoy this piece, especially the opening. It is a very dated piece, a virtual snapshot of the early 70’s scene. In 1972 Emergency!, Sanford and Son, The Bob Newhart Show and Maude premiered; that will give you an idea of the “sound” you can expect. So, in short "Virgin" is a very enjoyable “rock cantata” (albeit a bit dated) that has a great story. Enjoy!

Download Virgin @ 192kbps (101mb)

Sessions, Live (Calliope 3002 & 3010)

Sessions, Live
featuring
Cal Tjader, Paul Togawa, Terry Gibbs, Pete Jolly & Red Norvo
Ernestine Anderson, Chris Connor & Bobbie Lynn

This is a wonderful pair of recordings; I’m posting them together because 1) the two platters combined only clock in at about 59 minutes total and 2) the album titles are the same (the only real distinction are the artists and the “Calliope” catalog numbers).

The records were released in 1976 although the live recordings are from 1957 & 1958. The “sessions” sound like they were recorded in a small, smoky, uptown jazz club in Somewhere, USA. The performers are obviously having a lot of fun, you can hear it not only in their playing but also from their occasional hoots & hollers. This is just some good old-fashioned jazz club jazz. Most of tracks are vibraphone lead instrumentals by Cal Tjader, Terry Gibbs & Red Norvo, all three are some of the finest vibe players on the planet. Three female vocalists, Ernestine Anderson, Chris Connor & Bobbie Lynn each serve up a pair tunes, again in that good old-fashioned jazz club, smoke-filled, booze-flavored style. Great stuff!! Drummer Paul Togawa, leading his quartet, rounds out the sets with a pair of sax lead tunes including a smokin' drum solo!

Ladies and gentlemen, I offer you… JAZZ!!!

Crows Nest - Cal Tjader

Caravan - Terry Gibbs

Download Sessions, Live (Calliope 3002) 67mb

Download Sessions, Live (Calliope 3010) 65mb

Eat Or Be Eaten - The Firesign Theatre

"Eat Or Be Eaten" (David Ossman was not on board for this venture) was released in 1985 and it would be another 12 years until the next Firesign recording, the 1998 "Give Me Immortality Or Give Me Death!". While this set is not as satirical as their earlier records, “Eat Or Be Eaten” still has some truly funny moments. A must for any Firehead.

Download Eat Or Be Eaten (71mb)

Remember to visit The Firesign Theatre website for more info
and to order CDs, videos and even T-shirts!!

NOTE: currently out of print

Lawyer's Hospital! - The Firesign Theatre

Lawyer's Hospital is a compilation album with live, radio and studio recordings from 1969 to 1982 by The Firesign Theatre.

Highlights include a little channel surfing with Joey Demographico, "Profiles In Butter", "Golf Rat Shoot", "Thank You, Mr. President" and "The Jack Poet Commercials"...

Download Lawyer's Hospital (83mb)

NOTE: currently out of print

Nick Danger, Third Eye - The Firesign Theatre

The Firesign Theatre is an audio comedy group with Phil Proctor, Peter Bergman, Phil Austin, and David Ossman. They did live radio back in the Sixties and Seventies. Between 1967 and 1985 made twenty-two albums (as a group or in various combinations of the members) and have recently reunited for more.

Nick Danger first appeared on
"How Can You Be In Two Places At Once
When You're Not Anywhere At All".

For more detailed info and merchandise go to The Firesign Theatre.

The Case of the Missing Shoe (1979)

A Twelve Minute Mystery Drama

Download The Case of the Missing Shoe (30mb)

The Three Faces Of Al (1984)

Download The Three Faces of Al (77mb)

NOTE: both albums currently out of print