Underscore taps into an exciting space where the concert hall meets its boldest outer reaches. Our goal is to connect with curious listeners by presenting the works of modern composers and musicians blurring the lines between classical, electronic, ambient and beyond. Through podcasts, curated playlists and original content, we’ll discover a new soundtrack to our daily paces.
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An expanded radio dramatization of the original Star Wars trilogy was produced in 1981, 1983, and 1996. The first two radio series, based on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, were produced and broadcast by National Public Radio (NPR) as part of NPR Playhouse. A dramatization of Return of the Jedi was produced by most of the same team and also broadcast on NPR. The radio serials were made with the full cooperation of George Lucas, who, in exchange for a dollar each, sold the rights to KU ...
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"Return of The Jedi 6/6" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 29 of 29.
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"Return of The Jedi 5/6" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 28 of 29.
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"Empire Strikes Back 10/10" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 23 of 29.
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"Empire Strikes Back 2/10" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 15 of 29.
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"Empire Strikes Back 1/10" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 14 of 29.
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"Force and Counter Force" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 13 of 29.
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"The Case For Rebellion" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 12 of 29.
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"The Jedi Nexus" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 11 of 29.
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"A Wind To Shake The Stars" from archive.org was assembled into the "Star Wars: The Original Radio Dramas" podcast by Fourble.Episode 1 of 29.
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Description: Gwendolyn Sanford is most famous as a composer for TV shows Weeds and Orange Is the New Black, but she got her start as a quirky children’s singer. In fact, it was because of her children’s band that she and her writing partner Brandon Jay scored the audition for Weeds in the first place. On this episode, we talk about how to craft sui…
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Description: Dorian Wood is a magical typhoon disguised as a humble singer-songwriter. LA Weekly calls them “a fearless artist and performer whose voice inhabits a room like a choir of ghosts,” while Mondosonoro compares their concerts to “a meteor shower and the four elements.” If we had to boil down the essence of Dorian Wood’s music, we’d call i…
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Description: In our last episode, Washing Machine Revelation, we interviewed composer Reena Esmail, who talked about her unique blend of Indian and Western classical music, revealed her composing ritual, and told us about the washing machine that sparked a revelation. For this bonus episode, Reena treated us to a live Hindustani vocal improvisation…
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Description: Reena Esmail knows she doesn’t look like a stereotypical composer, but that doesn’t prevent her from making a big impact. Known for her signature blend of Indian and Western classical music, Reena joins us in the studio to discuss stage fright, getting in touch with her heritage, how the #MeToo movement inspired her, and the washing ma…
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Bonus: Accordion Serenade by Isaac Schankler
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Description: In episode 6, Goofy Baby Songs, we interviewed composer, accordionist, and electronic musician Isaac Schankler, who shared their inspirations and led us in a goofy baby jam session. For this bonus episode, Isaac treated us to an exclusive live studio performance on the accordion. Find Isaac Schankler online: Website / Twitter / Bandcam…
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Playlist: Here is a Spotify playlist with hand-picked selections from Chrysanthe, Thomas, and Isaac. Music Featured in Interview: "Alien Warp Etude" by Isaac Schankler, performed by Aron Kallay (iTunes / Spotify) "Etudes, Op. 25: No. 1 in A-Flat Major ‘Aeolian Harp’" by Frédéric Chopin (iTunes / Spotify) "Mouthfeel" by Isaac Schankler (artist websi…
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Farm to Table Improvisation with Eyvind Kang
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Described by Pitchfork as a "musical polymath," composer/violist Eyvind Kang has created and collaborated on hundreds of recordings and countless tours, from his own solo masterpieces to his work with Laurie Anderson, Bill Frisell, Animal Collective, Sun O))), The Decemberists, and Blonde Redhead. On this episode, he tells us about his early inspir…
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The Good, The Bad, and the Pineapple Mango
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Daniel Ho is a 6-time GRAMMY winning artist, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer from Honolulu, Hawai'i. Playlist Spotify playlist Guest Daniel Ho is a 6-time GRAMMY winning artist, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer from Honolulu, Hawai'i. He began his professional career in the ‘90s as the lead…
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Derek Stein (Vitamin String Quartet, gnarwhallaby, wild Up) is a cellist with the ability to extract exciting, unusual sounds from his instrument. On this episode, he demonstrates his favorite sounds, reveals which audition he bombed, and joins us for a discussion on whether cell phones belong at concerts. Playlist Here is a Spotify playlist to pai…
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Composer/pianist Sarah Gibson shows us her bag of tricks, plays the melodica, and tells us why she composed a piano piece for just the left hand. Then, we discuss how different concert venues affect our concert-going experience. Playlist Here is a Spotify playlist to pair with Underscore episode #B2! Co-hosts Chrysanthe and Thomas collaborated with…
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Sean Hayward, a composer/guitarist with roots in extreme metal, illustrates the intersections between metal and classical music, shares his love for Javanese gamelan, and gives us his top metal recommendations for newbies. Then, we watch a viral music video and discuss whether expensive instruments truly sound better than cheap ones. Playlist Here …
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