Antennas to heaven

It only took a song to make Sander decide to study Arabic, and later on to travel to Lebanon. What happens to us when we get fascinated by a culture and its music? SOURCES (in order of appearance) Sandermotions (Freesound.org) – Rumor Souad Massi – Matebkish Dani García – Sea in Kannur Dani García - Calls to prayer in Tyre and Bulukumba AidaAida (Librivox.org) – Arabian nights Faris (Librivox.org) - Universal Declaration of Human Rights Fairuz – Nassam Alayna El Hawa (Live) Dani García – Restaurant in Tyre Fairuz – Li Beirut --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antennastoheaven/message

From Ghana to Sweden, and from Amsterdam to Addis Ababa and back. A journey into sound with Andy Moor (guitarist of The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans, Lean Left and other projects) through rhythm, improvisation, and the sheer joy of playing collectively and celebrating music. SONGS ... (to be added)

What happens to songs when they become living things? Jason Mraz published “I’m yours” in 2008. Since then, the song has mutated in the hands of a legion of fans and admirers. The story in this episode travels from Amsterdam to Nicaragua and Madrid, following the journey in which “I’m yours” became Ilja’s song. SONGS Jason Mraz ft. Sungha Jung – I’m yours - https://youtu.be/MycEFlLDOkY Koosen cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/MlK1mbeeCcE Ukelele tutorial with chords - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/gafBk38hHkg Ukelele tutorial - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/5l2ASKiFlF8 Bass tab tutorial - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/Qijbk8ionec Tyler Joseph cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/ktWQKuXhZSs Kalimba cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/yvrtmhUW3vo Ricardo García Salas cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/8UqFbmBrOYk Ukelele tutorial in Spanish - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/sFbR7MSAgq8 Xaphoon pocket sax cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/yY56tPgWnrk Violin and saxophone cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/xAk-cvQDGAc Harp cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/00WZ5AsMZ4s Misty Flowers cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/6JXKWAH5hmc dvjph cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/WZ0gF1ZTVdI Cello cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/1mH_1u1iZVE uke3453 cover - I’m yours - https://youtu.be/ErMWX--UJZ4 Hiroshi Yoshimura – Dance PM

During the lockdown, many of our cities become silent and filled with echoes from the past. The music of Burial could perfectly fit in this eerie landscape. These tunes bring Max back to his bedroom in Adelaide when he was 17 and he was just looking for answers.

In 1977 Iannis Xenakis was the sound of the future. Edwin guides us through one of his compositions, that still today uncovers new dimensions in sound. Is the future not what it used to be? Tracklist: Isao Tomita - Arabesque #3 Mica Levi - Lonely void Iannis Xenakis - La legende d'Eer Kraftwerk - Intermission (Radio-Activity) Sam Kidel - Disruptive muzak

There is music that is part of us, even though we don't know it or we resist to accept it. Trying to reflect on this contradiction, Vanessa shares a live performance of fado, traditional Portuguese music, that still speaks to her in a deep and unexpected way. SONGS Zeca Afonso - Grandola, Vila Morena Michael Jackson - Thriller PJ Harvey - Rid of me Peaches - Fuck the pain away Claro intelecto - Peace of mind Mariza - Gente da minha terra (Live Lisboa, original by Amalia Rodrigues) Taylor Deupree - A dead yellow carpet Fennesz - The Stone of Impermanence

A song that still hurts. The moment Gustav sang "Our revolution has just begun", everything changed. From techno raves in Israel to finding love and tabla lessons in Amsterdam. When you don't feel at home, can music provide a sense of belonging? SONGS Gustav – Genua Deepchord – Sunset Molecule feat. Martina Topley Bird – Black Steel (Public Enemy cover) Anindo Chatterjee - Tal Dhammar OTHER SOURCES OF SOUNDS Youtube - SFX slow heartbeat

"There are other worlds they have not told you of (they wish to speak to you)". This song by Sun Ra inspires this story about a never-ending quest for new worlds (and sounds) and people to share them with. SONGS Yo La Tengo – Detouring America with Horns, Polynesia #1, The Sea Horse, Sugarcube. Sun Ra – There are other worlds (they have not told you of). Gilberto Gil – Andar com fé. The Meters – Cissy Strut. Group Doueh – Cheyla ya hiuune. OTHER SOURCES OF SOUNDS Freesound - jordanielmills, koenbram. Youtube - BeautifulNZ, Yo La Tengo live at CBGB 1992 uploaded by Tim Trent, My Bloody Valentine live at London 1992 uploaded by spaced81, Yo La Tengo "sugarcube" clip uploaded by nathanidiothend, WBCBS montage uploaded by Ellis Feaster.

August, 1975. A beautiful but dark summer day in the farm. Does music have healing powers? Music by Víg Mihály, Pink Floyd and Christian Doepke.

Hanna encounters gangsta rap in the idyllic hills of Tuscany. Songs by Olivier Messiaen, Chris & Cosey, The Caretaker, Burger Ink and Jay-Z.

A high school love. A night in Paradiso. What happens when you dance with your eyes closed? Featuring the music of Aphex Twin, Eurythmics, Pras, Plaid, Chris Clark and Múm.