The Duplex Planet Radio Hour

the duplex planet radio hour

Editorial Reviews
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In 1979, the Duplex Planet began as a magazine published by graphic artist David Greenberger chronicling the lives and writings of residents at the Duplex Nursing Home near Boston. On this charming double CD, Greenberger reads various excerpts to a live audience while Terry Adams (of NRBQ) leads a small jazz band. The music, an engaging blend of Sun Ra's big band style and Carla Bley's dinner music, serves as interlude to the written material, which takes up the brunt of the recording. This is, by and large, a spoken-word CD. Greenberger's choice of material and delivery indicate great affection and respect for the residents, who respond to a range of questions, from their opinions about the Beatles ("Oh, yes. They chirp and play around.") to why people kiss ("Because it's easy. The same reason people give the finger. Because it's easy."). Of particular interest to music fans is "Ken's Corner": funny, enthusiastic responses to a wide range of music from Ken Eglin, tap dancer from the '30s and true music lover. --Wally Shoup

The Duplex Planet Radio Hour,David Greenberger,Terry Adams,Carrot Top Records,Experimental,Pop,Post-Bop,Rock,Rock/Pop

The Duplex Planet Radio Hour
The Duplex Planet Radio Hour
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 The Duplex Planet Radio Hour
David Greenberger , and Terry Adams
Manufacturer: Carrot Top Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
Avant Garde & Free JazzAvant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
Sound EffectsSound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
InterviewsInterviews | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Spoken WordSpoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Experimental MusicExperimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000062Y84
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

  1. Duplex Planet Radio Hour Theme
  2. Intro To Ken Eglin
  3. Ken's Corner, Part One
  4. Why Is Music Important?
  5. Do You Prefer Fast Songs Or Slow Songs?
  6. How Are Records Made?
  7. Do You Sing In The Shower
  8. Cotton Candy
  9. The Elvis Argument
  10. The Big Bye Bye
  11. The Beatles
  12. Half Whole
  13. Tony's Story
  14. Thinking Of You
  15. Guitars
  16. One Shoe
  17. Ken's Corner, Part 2
  18. Introductions
  19. See You Soon
  20. Bonus Track

Tracks:

  1. Duplex Planet Radio Hour Theme
  2. Frank & Ken
  3. I Still Hold Your Hand (Short Version)
  4. Who's Your Best Friend?
  5. What's The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened To You?
  6. The Bern & Edwina Theme
  7. Bern & Edwina, Episode 1: Chipmunks
  8. Kirk Douglas
  9. What Makes A Good Relationship?
  10. What Causes Problems In Relationships?
  11. Roseland
  12. Love Was Out To Get Me
  13. Bern & Edwina, Episode 2: Was John Wayne Really Brave?
  14. Did You Ever Have A Broken Heart?
  15. Perfect Kiss
  16. How Did You Meet Your Wife?
  17. What's It Like To Be A Bachelor All Your Life?
  18. What Do You Think About The New Artifical Heart?
  19. Thedy
  20. What's More Important, Romance Or Food?
  21. Clouds
  22. Why Do People Kiss
  23. How Many Times Have You Kissed In Your Life?
  24. Did You Ever Have A Perfect Kiss?
  25. Bern & Edwina, Episode 3: Hair And Hands
  26. I Still Hold Your Hand
  27. 'Kiss,' By Ernest Noyes Brookings
  28. Introductions
  29. See Ya Soon
  30. Bonus Track

Amazon.com

In 1979, the Duplex Planet began as a magazine published by graphic artist David Greenberger chronicling the lives and writings of residents at the Duplex Nursing Home near Boston. On this charming double CD, Greenberger reads various excerpts to a live audience while Terry Adams (of NRBQ) leads a small jazz band. The music, an engaging blend of Sun Ra's big band style and Carla Bley's dinner music, serves as interlude to the written material, which takes up the brunt of the recording. This is, by and large, a spoken-word CD. Greenberger's choice of material and delivery indicate great affection and respect for the residents, who respond to a range of questions, from their opinions about the Beatles ("Oh, yes. They chirp and play around.") to why people kiss ("Because it's easy. The same reason people give the finger. Because it's easy."). Of particular interest to music fans is "Ken's Corner": funny, enthusiastic responses to a wide range of music from Ken Eglin, tap dancer from the '30s and true music lover. --Wally Shoup

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Duplex Nation.......2005-11-21

This CD feels like being at a live recording of a radio show. Better than Lake Wobegon though. There are about a half dozen other CDs from Greenberger, my favorite might be Mayor of The Tennessee River but the newest one, Whispers, etc. has one of the saddest pieces ever - it is so great. Also a good website for more of his stuff (including those elusive Brookings compilations) [...]

5 out of 5 stars Looking for more?.......2004-09-18

If you appreciate this disc, you may want to check out the "Lyrics By Ernest Noyes Brookings" series (only one of which is on Amazon: Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited"). The CDs in the series consist of various musical artists setting the poetry of this longtime resident and Duplex Planet contributer to music. The music is presented in many styles (mostly rock/pop) by a broad range of independent artists, some of which you may be familiar with. Some songs/bands work better than others, with results that vary from funny to frightening. Yo La Tengo fans will be interested to know that the band contributes "Artificial Heart", a hard-driving song they sometimes play in their live shows, to one volume.

5 out of 5 stars Complex Duplex Planet.......2002-06-17

I was painting the ceiling when I put this CD on and I had to stop because I was laughing so hard and little droplets of paint were going all over me. David Greenberger asks all the right questions, and the answers the residents give back to him are all pearls. Everyone should buy this album, and then they should find some older person and ask them the same stuff.

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