This particular day in the year has become known as Star Wars day after some wag noticed the similarity of the phrase ‘May the 4th Be With You’ to one of the oft repeated remarks from the Star Wars trilogy. The music for the primary feature films (which serves as the basis for the rest […]
The Heimatdamisch
This morning we return to our musical meanderings around Europe. We pay our first visit to Austria where we encounter The Heimatdamisch who provide a very unusual take on the traditional Oompah band from the region. The 8-person formation around their band leader, arranger, drummer and musical boss Florian Rein demonstrates how well current chart […]
Christian Electronic Dance Music
Christian Electronic Dance Music (also known as CEDM, Christian EDM, Christian Dance Music, CDM, or Christian electronic music) is as the name suggests a fusion of electronic dance and Christian music. Its musical styles closely mirrors non-Christian EDM; however, the CEDM culture’s lack of drug use and emphasis of positive lyrics (often focused on Christian […]
Green Clouds
Today our musical journey moves on to Italy where curiously we find that although they are Italian by culture and classically trained, the all-female quintet Green Clouds has embraced traditional Celtic music with a bursting enthusiasm, creating something vibrant and with a distinctive edge. “Keltronic is our brand,” explains founding member Graziana Giansante. “We play […]