Transporter Room 2

Grab your communicator, phaser, tricorder, and that weird spinny lipstick thing Dr. McCoy uses, and report to Transporter Room 2 for immediate transport to another unexplored part of the Deedleverse.  Trust me, you'll be going to a place vastly more fun than that purple-sky planet on the Paramount backlot.  

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Transporter_Room_2.mp3

Metropolis

This Deedlecast, "Metropolis," is inspired by the recent news that key scenes from the controversial and somewhat inscrutable 1927 silent film,"Metropolis," have been rediscovered in Argentina.  Upon its initial release, according to Zeitmagazin, "the film flopped with critics and audiences alike. Representatives of the American firm Paramount considerably shortened and re-edited the film. They oversimplified the plot, even cutting key scenes. The original version could only be seen in Berlin until May 1927 – from then on it was considered to have been lost forever."  

Cutting key scenes and re-editing the film had the effect of making its true meaning opaque and the film nearly incomprehensible; but it created a haunting and mysterious work of cinematic art.  With these new scenes, the mystery of the true meaning of the film "Metropolis" and the controversy that has surrounded the timeless film since 1927 may finally have been laid to rest.  With the passing of this mystery, DJDeedle feels that the world loses something intangible, yet valuable, and creates a "Metropolis" soundscape filled with inscrutable and controversial electronic aural inputs he hopes are worthy of the look, feel, and mystery of this enduring cinematic masterpiece.  

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Metropolis.mp3

iRobot

Mad wicked Photoshop skills courtesy of Chris Spinosa



Modern demands and technology have made us all robots of one kind or
another these days. But even robots need music. Not unlike ourselves,
songs of love, loneliness, lust, loyalty, longing, and loss nourish
their circuits and gears. No matter what kind of robot you happen to
be, this Deedlecast will speak to you. All robots depicted in this
Deedlecast are purely fictional, and have no relation to me.



This Deedlecast features a treatment of Weekend Players' "I'll be There
for You." Take a moment and revisit DJDeedle's arrangment of this same
song at Tu ne's pas oublie.





Direct download: Deedlecast_-_iRobot.mp3

Telephony

Most US telephone customers are familiar with Jane Barbe (pronounced "Barbie") (July 29, 1928—July 18, 2003). Even though few of us ever met her, we have all heard her voice many times and know her as the "Telephone Lady" or the "Time Lady." Jane Barbe was an Americanvoice actress who did the later voice recordings for the Bell System. Her voice isheard by millions of people every day speaking for the telephone networks (changed numbers, disconnects, circuits busy, etc.), Bell Laboratory computers, The National Bureau of Standards, announcing ETC's Audichron® (formerly Audichron Company) time, temperature, and weather services, and on many voice mail systems nation wide. Her predecessor was Mary Moore, who was known for using a distinctive pronunciation of 9 (Ny-un) and 5 (Fy-uv). The distintive pronunciation was required because, on a poor quality line, "nine" and "five" can sound very similar.

DJDeedle dedicates this Deedlecast to these telephonic legends.

Just note. Those too young to remember who "Ma Bell" was may be too young for some of the language in this podcast.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Telephony.mp3

Rock Steady

Now that the country at long last has begun to come to it senses, two sensible and fair-minded states in the union have decided, at least for the time being, that marriage should not be restricted solely to people like Britney Spears and strangers who met the day before on a reality television show. You know, heterosexuals. This sudden unexpected moment of openmindedness, although limited to two states and the always sensible Canada, has given gays and lesbians the urge to make solemn what long before had to remain secret, and more recently, less secret, but unsolemnized and unrecognized by the civil authorities.

Two couples who are dear friends of your humble DJ have chosen to do just that: make it solemn, and make it legal (void where prohibited, some restrictions apply, see store for details). This week's Deedlecast is a salute to these rock steady couples, and others like them, who comprise the new Rock Steady Group. Cheers and mazal tov! Dale and Kevin, Matt and Alex, DJDeedle wishes you many years of health and happiness.



Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Rock_Steady.mp3

Hip-Hop Summer Non-Stop

The calendar tells us that the summer season is winding down. But the
summer still has some partying to do, and on Deedlecast, the gritty
summer hip-hop doesn't have to end.


Note: Rude words in this one

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Hip-hop_Summer_Dont_Stop.mp3

Supremely Special, Supremely Ross

Today's musical landscape would be much different if not for the Supremes, and particularly, Diana Ross. The Supremes were the most popular "girl group" of the 1960's, and the most successful vocal group of the period after the Beatles. The Supremes released hit after hit, charting a dozen number one hits between 1964 and 1969. Ultimately, in 1969, the original group split up, with Diana Ross going more or less solo, touring as Diana Ross & the Supremes, though without Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.

The influence of the Supremes was vital in shaping the Motown sound and R&B. Similarly, the influence of Diana Ross and her solo work on R&B and Disco cannot be understated. The sounds they pioneered can be found throughout today's music, and modern musicians, both female and male, owe them a debt of gratitude for their groundbreaking work. This week, DJDeedle salutes the queens of popular music, both as a group and in their solo careers, the supremely special Supremes.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Supremely_Ross.mp3

No Tempo Ordinario

Tempo Ordinario:

In music, either moderate speed or four beats in a bar (as opposed to alla breve, where there are two beats in a bar).

Brace yourself. This week's Deedlecast is definitely no ordinary tempo.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_No_Tempo_Ordinario.mp3

iWood Touch

DJDeedle has always found something magical about juxtaposing the high-tech and the low-tech, the synthetic and the organic.

DJDeedle's friends at Miniot in Holland have obliged DJDeedle's fascination by fashioning a case for his iPod Touch out of mahogany. And to top it all off, they have stenciled the DJDeedle logo into the lid.

Electric Pie

There's nothing better than a nice slice of pie. DJDeedle has loaded
up this week's serving with many electronic layers, both familiar and
new, and all wrapped the flaky crust you've come to expect.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Electric_Pie.mp3

Down, Down, Down

With the economy in the toilet, gas prices at an all time high, rising inflation, falling wages, the housing bubble burst,and the stock market sagging, consumers are really feeling the pinch. DJDeedle is implementing his own stimulus package, slashing tempos, dropping keys,and cutting and splicing, well, everything.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Down_Down_Down.mp3

Summer Nocturne

Midsummer is here, and the sultry nights set the mood for a different, slower, more relaxed sound.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Summer_Nocturne.mp3

Liquid Genius of Love (Single)

Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" is one of the most recognizable and most popularly sampled tracks. The original song was a huge hit in 1981 and 1982, no-doubt aided by the advent of MTV. DJDeedle takes liberties with "Genius of Love," mixing in a flair here and there, as well as Gringo Star, Party Ben, Fergie, and Seal.

Direct download: DJDeedle_-_Liquid_Genius_of_Love_256kbps.mp3

The New Frontier is Here

On July 15, 1960, John F. Kennedy accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. In his address
to the convention in the packed Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles,
California, he declared, among other things, that "the new frontier is
here whether we seek it or not."

In honor of President Kennedy's brave rhetoric that day, DJDeedle sends you to the very edge. The new frontier is here.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_The_New_Frontier_is_Here.mp3

Ths is a Fanfare

It's our country's birthday, but the presents are all for you! With appropriate fanfare, DJDeedle serves you the fireworks, the icing, and the cake.

There's no Yankee Doodle here, just the songs you love. With a fanfare, there's no end to what you can do.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_This_is_a_Fanfare.mp3

June 28 - DJDeedle Live at the Duplex

I know it's short notice, but if you happen to be free tomorrow night, Saturday the 28th, please join DJDeedle at the Duplex Diner for delicious food, cocktails, and live Deedlecast. DJDeedle tunes will be starting at 9:30 and will continue until close.

2004 18th Street NW (18th and U Streets)

The Duplex and DJDeedle ask that you kindly leave your firearms at home.

iPhone Envy

Just a year ago, on June 29, 2007, Apple shocked the world with the introduction of the ultimate hand-held gadget to date -- the Iphone. And next week, Apple will release it's second edition of their ultimate do-dad.

The Iphone is a unique phenomenon in the culture: simultaneously pretentious and geeky. Its sleek tactile functionality has made it almost a fetish for owners, and powerfully envy inducing for the rest of us. Though DJDeedle and the Long-Suffering-One have been helpless to resist the multitude of other Apple products, both computers and ipods, we have thus far resisted the Iphone Borg implants. We've managed this for two reasons: (1) the Iphone is locked to AT&T wireless service; and (2) we like our ipods, and we like our cell phones, but we do not want them to be the same device. The last thing DJDeedle needs is phonecalls interrupting his musical bliss.

This Deedlecast is dedicated to both the Iphone haves and have-nots

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_iPhone_Envy.mp3

Phonautograph

A recording made by Thomas Edison in 1877 has long been thought to be the first artificially recorded sound. It turns out, the first recordings were made in 1860 by Frenchman, Edouard-Leon Scott deMartinville, using a Phonautograph. The recording medium was merely paper covered in soot, so the sound literally emerges from smoke. As a result of advances in audio technology, these phonautograph recordings can now be heard again using lasers which do not damage or degrade these precious artifacts.



This Deedlecast starts with the very first sound every recorded using the phonautograph (albeit altered quite a bit by dj magic). There are some other similarly altered phonautographic bits and pieces sprinkled throughout the show.


Learn more about the phonautograph.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Phonautograph.mp3

I Am Me Cruel Summer Luv

DJDeedle loves the summer, but it's only the second week of June and already the summer's become cruel. Happily, DJDeedle's longtime friend, and an extremely talented musician, Walter knows how to take Deedle's mind of the heat. Walter is acquainted with not just DJDeedle, but other more bona fide musicians, and took the liberty of forwarding his Brion's mix/remix of Sean Paul's unreleased "Me Luv." Of course, Deedle couldn't help himself and presents "I Am Me Cruel Summer Love," comprised of Brion's "Me Luv" (with Sean Paul) v. Massive Attack's "I Am" v. Ace of Base's "Cruel Summer".


Many thanks, Brion, Walter, and, of course, Sean Paul. When "Me Luv" is released, please buy it!

Direct download: DJDeedle_-_I_Am_Me_Cruel_Summer_Love.mp3

Fractal Lounge

DJDeedle welcomes you to the Fractal Lounge: a setting of unusual melodies and intricate repeating patterns evolving into something entirely different and surprising.

A fractal often has the following features:

• It has a fine structure at arbitrarily small scales.
• It is too irregular to be easily described in traditional Euclidean geometric language.
• It is self-similar (at least approximately or stochastically).
• It has a simple and recursive definition.^[2]

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Fractal_Lounge.mp3