Mix Tape Thursday, 5/28/09

WTMD listeners take over the airwaves with three-to-five song sets on Thursday.

6 a.m. Jim McGuire

I call my tape "Five 90-degree Turns That Almost Form a Circle." I wanted five singer/songwriters who each pushed their music--from five different periods--in a new, exciting direction for their times. And of late, Brett does that and still sorta brings it all back home.

* "Subterranean Homesick Blues," by Bob Dylan
* "Ziggy Stardust," by David Bowie
* "No Surrender," by Bruce Springsteen
* "Cradle and All," by Ani DiFranco
* "There Is So Much More," by Brett Dennen


8 a.m. Bobby Gomon

Top Five Psychic Break Songs of All Time

* "You're Gonna Miss Me," 13th Floor Elevators
The group popularized the term "psychedelic" while setting the benchmark for massive consumption of the same. Roky Erickson was the point man for the acid generation. Diagnosis is unclear, he was institutionalized after the break. And no band ever highlighted the amplified jug to better result.

* "See Emily Play," by Pink Floyd
Syd Barrett's excess (including all known major hallucinogens) was part of the magic. Diagnosis is unclear--no apparent "Francis Farmer factor" family manipulation of disadvantaged psychic state, may have had institutional stays. He rode a bike with a smile on his face in later years.

* "Good Vibrations," by The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson story includes extended mind bending, strong "Francis Farmer factor" predatory family behavior (the "hamburger songs" are Dennis Wilson's musical legacy, etc.). Actual diagnosis is unclear, confined by illness for sustained periods-if not institutionalized. Currently demons seem to be at bay.

* "Green Manalishi," by Fleetwood Mac
Peter Green's transcendent blues took him to realms never imaged by Sun Ra-musically and psychically. Single specific LSD "overdose" in Germany is an incomplete explaination for all that followed. Multiple diagnosis in popular press highlight the unclear actual underlying problem(s). Was institutionalized on numurous occasions (including "electroconvulsant therapy"), but "Francis Farmer" family/associates manipulation clearly in evidence. Even B.B. King said no white dude ever had the blues like Peter.

* "Layla," by Derek and the Dominos
Jim Gordon wrote and played the piano part in the Coda for this song. He had long history of polypharmacy abuse, and was diagnosed as schizophrenic after murdering his mother with a hammer. He remains incarcerated (sentenced to 16 years for the murder in 1983-has not been able to get a transfer to psychiatric facility, for unclear reasons). One certainly hopes he is able to realize some of the joy his music has brought to others.


10 a.m. Brad Willard
These are all great live acts I saw at Rock Werchter in Belgium last summer.

* "National Anthem," by Radiohead
* "Modern Guilt," by Beck
* "Time to Pretend," by MGMT
* "Hate to Say I Told You So," by The Hives
* "Steady as She Goes," by The Raconteurs


12 p.m. Lisa Warren

I've had the travel itch lately, so it got me thinking about a mix tape with the theme of travel. When I started picking songs, I was surprised how many I could have fit in here, but I decided these were some of my favorites.

Most are pretty self-explanatory: the name of the song, the name of the band, the name of the album (and in all cases the idea of travel or movement is there).

* "Mykonos," by Fleet Foxes
* "Cab," by Train
* "95 South," by The Duhks
* "Gonna Move," by Paul Pena
* "Georgia On My Mind," by Willie Nelson


4 p.m. Chris Hohenstein

Because it's good music.

* "Hey," by The Pixies
* "Day We Met," by Sara Borges
* "Jane Says," by Jane's Addiction
* "Another Day," by Jimmy's Chicken Shack


6 p.m. Karen Blake

These songs always take me back to my time in the Colorado Mountains when I lived in the Rockies. Long winters, gorgeous summers and nothing but good times.

* "Old Folks Boogie," by Little Feat
* "Rocky Mountain Way," by Joe Walsh
* "Mandolin Wind," by Rod Stewart
* "That's the Way," by Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin Tops WTMD Staff Picks for Greatest Artists

The WTMD staff is a small, but highly opinionated group of music lovers, and when asked to identify the 10 Greatest Artists of All Time, responses spanned from 311 to U2, Diana Ross to The Boss.

But the popular consensus is that Led Zeppelin is The Greatest Artist of All Time . . . at least as determined by 13 people in May 2009.

Be sure to rock the vote by submitting your 15 Greatest Artists by 12 p.m. Saturday, May 23rd.

We'll start counting down the 897 Greatest Artists of All Time on June 1st!



Erik Deatherage, Morning Show Host

Bob Marley;
John Lennon;
The Clash;
U2;
Joni Mitchell;
James Brown;
Neko Case;
Peter Gabriel;
Thomas Dolby;
Van Morrison


Tyler Laporte, Mid-Day Host; Music Director

The Band
Led Zeppelin
311
The Beastie Boys
The Beatles (George is my boy)
Eric Clapton
Miles Davis
Pink Floyd
Jimi Hendrix

John Mathews, Afternoon Host; TMD Roadhouse Host

Jimi Hendrix
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin
Junior Wells
Bob Dylan
Pete Droge
B.B. King
The Clash
Tom Petty
Peter Frampton
Death Cab For Cutie

Billy Zero, Program Director, All-Request Lunch Host

Beatles
Pink Floyd
Bob Dylan
Led Zeppelin
Elton John
Fleetwood Mac
Bob Marley
Eric Clapton
Michael Jackson
Nirvana

Ryan "Bug" Glaeser, Operations Manager; Stuck in the Jam Host

Led Zeppelin
The Rolling Stones
EPMD
FFHH (Full Disclosure: Bug's in the band)
YES
Phish
311
Buddy Guy
James Brown
Thursday

Don Rogers, Weekend Host

Oasis
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Black Sabbath
The Ramones
AC/DC (Bonn Scott only)
Metallica
Kasabian
Ryan Adams
The Beach Boys

Nick Jackson, Videographer; Baltimore Unsigned Producer

The Beatles
Bob Dylan
Led Zeppelin
Bob Marley
Eric Clapton
The Clash
Louis Armstrong
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Simon and Garfunkel

Steve Yasko, General Manager

Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Electric Light Orchestra
The Mamas and the Papas
Diana Ross and The Supremes
Mahalia Jackson
The Who
Elvis Presley
George Jones
Billie Holiday

Andrew Lovett, Producer

Foo Fighters
Dave Matthews Band
Incubus
The Temptations
Traffic
The Supremes
Sublime
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Stevie Wonder
Little Richard


Melissa Lauren,Weekend Host

The Beatles
Jimi Hendrix
Led Zeppelin
The Clash
Talking Heads
U2
Radiohead
Beck
Bjork
The White Stripes

Sam Gallant

The Faces
Paul Simon
Al Green
Beck
Rolling Stones
The Specials
Jimi Hendrix
Toots and the Maytals
Them and Van Morrison
Fela Kuti

Amy Wielunski, Membership Director

Alison Krauss & Union Station
The Beatles
Johnny Mercer
Van Morrison
Queen
Gene Ammons
The Rolling Stones
James Taylor
Chris Thile
Joni Mitchell

Kristin Bachran, Membership Coordinator

Eric Clapton
The Beatles
Led Zeppelin
The Band
Bob Dylan
Miles Davis
Bill Withers
Sam Cooke
Prince
Jeff Buckley

Led Zeppelin Hires New Lead Singer

After an exhaustive search, Jimmy Paige and John Paul Jones have found their new lead singer to take Robert Plant's place for their summer tour.

Click on this link to find out who!

Mix Tape Thursday, 3/12/09

WTMD listeners take over the airwaves with three-to-five song sets on Thursday.

Submit your own mixtape!

7 a.m. Amanda Torbit

I've seen all of these women in concert and each blew me away like I would never believe, including Bonnie Raitt who I went to see because there was an extra ticket. She totally rocked, what a nice shock.

Patty is my favorite and I just saw her a couple weeks ago at the Meyerhoff and she was by far the best. I never thought I would have a favorite singer because I like so many kinds of music but I'm glad I found Patty and she will remain my favorite forever.

I hope you get as much joy from these women as I do!

• "Words Fell," by Lucinda Williams
  
• "You Got the Silver," by Susan Tedeschi
  
• "Angel from Montgomery," by Bonnie Raitt
• "Forgiveness," by Patty Griffin
  

9 a.m. Laurie Little

We try to support live music and would love more airplay for all of the following bands. Any chance that I can get to share their music with others is chalked up as a good day!

• "Little Black Angels," by Jonah Smith
  
• "Our Love," by Derek Trucks Band
  
• "Magnolia Soul," by Ozomatli
  
• "Heart Can't Tell a Lie," by Los Lonely Boys
• "Barrel House Blues," by Albert Cummings
  

11 a.m. Kevin Burke

Literary and historical inspiration for artists' lyrics.

• "Ramble On," by Led Zeppelin, based on the The Lord of the Rings;
  
• "Riddle in London Town," by State Radio, tells stories of American history;
  
• "The Crane Wife, 1 & 2," by The Decemberists; based on a Japanese folk tale;
  
• "Carolina Drama," by The Raconteurs; Jack White sings about the south as only he can;
• "Franklin's Tower," by The Grateful Dead; More literary connections in one song than many bands put in an entire album.
  

4 p.m. Corey Profit

• "Wonder," (Live) by Colin Meloy
  
• "Imitosis," by Andrew Bird
  
• "Summersong," by The Decemberists
  
• "Beautiful World," by Colin Hay
  
• "Fake Palindromes," by Andrew Bird
  

5 p.m. Grace DeWit

Isn't it all about you, anyway?

• "Bones of You," by Elbow
  
• "Pictures of You," by The Cure
  
• "Thinking of You," by Norah Jones
  
• "Anyone Else But You," by Moldy Peaches
  

6 p.m. Nick Frye

A beautiful girl walks in through the front door of the bar wearing a pair of tapered leg jeans. Her two-tone hair is pulled up in the back and her piercing green eyes are partially covered by her bangs in the front. I stand, unable to move, like a wooden soldier frozen by her enigmatic presence.

I become paranoid and overly aware that I'm just staring. I can't take my eyes off of her. It's as if this is the first day of my life. That's the story of how I met my current girlfriend. Plus, we love all of these bands and songs.

• "Taper Jean Girl," by Kings of Leon
  
• "Bangs," by They Might be Giants
  
• "Wooden Soldiers," by Person L
  
• "Paranoia in B-Flat Major," by The Avett Brothers
• "First Day of My Life," by Bright Eyes