Eclectica

Guess what..?  Thanks to a HUGELY generous holiday gift, Eclectica's sound quality has just been elevated to the next level of awesome! XD  I've just gotten a Blue brand, Silver Edition "Yeti" condenser microphone (which in levels of quality is out of this WORLD compared to the mic I was originally using), and  I am SO EXCITED to share the news with you! XD ..So what does that mean for the show, exactly..?  Well, it means that whenever you hear my voice on-air, the quality of the sound in the voiceovers will be much, much improved. XD  Woohoo!  *does a happy dance*  Below you'll find a super-quick recording to give you guys an idea of what's to come (not much mixing, leveling, etc.), but I hope you'll agree that the quality of Eclectica's production from here on out has just been improved by leaps & bounds. ^_^ I hope you all had a marvelous New Year and holiday season, and that you come back soon and often to hear what's in store for Eclectica in the year to come! :)  -And of course, as always; if you have requests for the show, comments, questions, suggestions, or ideas, that I hear from you either on Eclectica's Facebook page, in a comment somewhere here, or via my e-mail, at [email protected]. ^_^ Thank you guys so much for listening, visiting and supporting the show, and brightest blessings for the New Year! --DJ Selchie ♪☼♪ ♥ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element. Click here to play in a new tab,  or right click "Save As" to download the full show- for free!

Even though I've been sick, I wanted to put a show out for y'all, in honor of my successful move across the country, my utilities, internet and cable all being active & in working order (at last! XD), and in celebration of the great new place in which I find myself (with its marvelous bellydance community! :D).  With the move and everything going on -before- it, it's just been FAR too long since we've had a new show, so.. now that I finally can, I thought I'd whip up a joyous, up-tempo new ep of Eclectica. ^_^   (With plans of doing lots more on a far more regular basis in the coming months. ^_^) Featuring music from SoundClick.com, Ioda PormoNet and SoundCloud.com, whether you dance in the office, on the way to work, in a classroom, on stage or just in your livingroom, this show is sure to inspire a shimmy or two- even if you're not a regular dancer. ^_^  Full of happiness, excitement for today, gratitude for yesterday and hope for the future yet to come, this show is FULL of lively, energetic music.  Plus, with various dance styles in mind, it's also packed with diverse cultural  influences and musical styles, so I hope you'll join in the fun I had in making this. ^_^ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Click here to play in a new tab,  or right click "Save As" to download the full show- for free! Band Names = Links to each band's official web site, where available). Song Names = Links to where you can BUY each musician's work- LEGALLY.  :D Background music:  MIDIval Punditz; - Piya Setrak Sarkissian - Tigi Nigsim Il AmarSaïd Senhaji & Orchestra Zahra - ChitanaDJ Tomasc  - Chot n' Cold MixNiyaz - DilrubaSkarazula - Non Sofre Santa MariaLamajamal - Ish AdaniAlin Rogoz - Sweet and LovelyDJ Click - TziganieRabii - N'reservé ou NalheghaJoud - Ya AliSlonovski Bal - Hočemo Li U Šabac?Maroon Shaker - Spicy Dukkah             ♥ Lastly, this episode. is also dedicated to our furry friends, who.. perhaps.. may appear in background noises of important recordings.. *cough* - enrich our lives with their endless love, and bring us countless joys, every single day.  To my 2 black kitties, I love you.  Thank you so much for taking this journey with me. ^_^  And to my dear little friend Migo, whom I just met over the Thanksgiving holiday, this is for you & your family, little man.  Thank you for being with us while on your journey, too.. ♥ ♥ ♥ Now, kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, snag a gulp of water before you start.. and let's get ready to DANCE, 'cause there is soooo much in life worth celebrating!  ^_^ Yours Forever In Song, --DJ Selchie ♥☼♥

If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Click here to play in a new tab, or right click Save As" to download the full show- for free! Good news! Eclectica's got its first holiday episode up and out! I've just put the 'cast together so I'll be getting you all the song list and every appropriate link after I coback from visiting with my family over the holiday. :) (Now sitting below! :D:D) For now, here's a new show to keep you entertained over the next few (hopefully wonderful) days! I hope you have a wondrous and joyous winter season; filled with warmth, laughter, fond memories to last a lifetime, & an over-abundance of love! Brightest of Blessings,DJ Selchie Track List 1. Anna Wilson - Yule Swing2. Jonathan Coulton - Podsafe Christmas Song3. Must be Tuesday - Merry Nondenominational Holiday4. The Nadas - Here Comes Christmas5. Jim Murphy - Carol of the Bells6. Tommy Harden - Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella7. Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music - Drummer Boy - A Celtic Rendition (Feat. Ann Malone)8. Stellamara - Kyrie Eleison9. The York Waits - El Desembre Congelat10. Paul Winter - Tomorrow is my Dancing Day11. The London Fox Players - Here we Come A-Wassailing12. Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music - Silent Night - May There Be Peace On Earth (Feat. Sarah Warwick)13. Geoff Haynes & Ian Gill - In the Bleak MidwinterBackground music provided by: The Pittsburgh Symphony Brass - Carol of the Bells

This episode is dedicated to the great Mr. Owain Phyfe, who has inspired me in so many ways since discovering his work now many, many moons ago.  The picture below is exactly how I remember him; the day I first plowed dreamy-eyed but determinedly through the VA Renaissance fair, to find out where that -enchanting- music was coming from.  And ever since, I have been positively captivated by his incredible voice, his passionate, unique creations, and his lyrical style.  To my knowledge, Mr. Phyfe was a self-taught musician, ancient & medieval linguist and surely, a scholar, and for that, he blows me away even more. Sadly, he passed this year due to pancreatic cancer, but his memory, through his artistry and pure, captivating music, will live on.  Thank you for your song, Mr. Phyfe.  You were the first and only real bard I think I've ever met, and you inspire me to this day.  ♥♥♥ On a brighter note, I'd also like to give a shout-out to Madlenka, Bagoas, Mavi, Nina Amaya, and my other friends who're currently attending the Darbukastani Independence Days celebration this weekend. :D  I wish I could be with you all, but my hips are shimmying in time with your music and my spirit is with y'all, wherever we each may be. :) ♥♥♥ ..Now, on to the music! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Click here to play in a new tab, or right click "Save As" to download the full show- for free! Band Names = Links to each band's official web site, where available). Song Names = Links to where you can BUY each musician's work- LEGALLY.  :D Background Music:  Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra - Curry the Haggis 1. The New World Renaissance Band - A La Una (Yo Naci) 2. E Muzeki - Jeru 3. Corvus Corax - Filii Neidhardi 4. Shira Kammen- Son Ar Sistr 5. Oum Kalthoum - Ya Bahjat El Eid 6. Maya Naim - Laylat Hob 7. Googoosh - Pishkesh 8. Setrak - Habbeyna Habbeyna 9. Haifa Wehbe - Sanara 10. Moshav - Abba Shimon 11. Rasheem - Agmal Ma Shafet Aien 12. Hengameh - Doaa                         ♥ This episode baaaarely happened, so I'm SUPER stoked that it's finally HERE! XD  (First I was having one HECK of a time w/choosing what songs should be played and where, and then we had three, count 'em, THREE power outages on the day the show was supposed to be done, so I was goin' NUTS!  *lol*)  But it's alll good now, and I hope you like the results. :)  (Which are alll work and kid safe, btw. ^_^) For those of you who like the more traditional style of bellydance music, this show is for YOU.  (Though there should be something for everyone here, thanks to the styles and artists featured. :D  So even if you're a Tribal goddess or Fusion fanatic, or if ya just prefer your music to have a more modern twist, there's something in here for you, too. :)) This episode has something of a time-traveling theme, as it takes you from medieval and renaissance-inspired music from around the world, to "classical" Middle Eastern music (created in the mid-to-late 20th century), all the way up to discoteque tunes you might hear in the Middle East today. :)  We've got a little Corvus Corax, some of the great Oum Kalthoum, as well as a touch of the stars, courtesy of  Googoosh, Hengameh & Haifa Wehbe. :)  But no matter WHAT era the music is from, I hope it -all- inspires you, uplifts you, and makes you wanna dance (even if it's just in your mind, in your car, in your office, or in front of the stove while cookin' dinner ;)). ♥ Yours Forever In Song, --DJ Selchie ♥☼♥

Happy Mother's Day, Everyone!!!  An Eclectican Mother's Day, 2010 Welcome one and all! There's little preamble needed for this episode, other than that I hope you enjoy this little musical tribute to mothers of all shapes, types, sorts & sizes (and hopefully that you do so with your mother. :)) There is some blues and a mother-daughter song put in here to send a "hello" out to my own mother, but there are also songs about Mother Earth and other types of mothers, as every mama is special. ^_^ May all of you have a splendid Mother's Day, and a big "thank you" to all the mothers out there, as well as all the fantastic people (male & female) who've done their own shares (if not moreso) of mothering in my life. :) I Love you, Mom. Yours Forever in Song,DJ Selchie ♥ Track List Paul and Storm - Mother's Day SongMean Gene Kelton and the Die Hards - Sweet Mother BluesLance Larson - Happy Mother's DayKevin Reeves - MotherEzra Thomas - Momma's Song (or the Mother's Day Song)Roscoe Chenier - A Mother's LoveOona McOuat - Ancient MotherKelly's Lot - Mothers and DaughtersThe Alice Project - Happy Mother's DayKiva - Go Now Beautiful Background Music by; Poitin - Hot DaysBand Name = Band Web Site, Song Name = MySpace Band Page. (Both where available.) HUGE props go out to The Podsafe Music Network, for supplying all but 2 songs on this show, and thanks also go to Kiva and Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, for supplying the rest of the songs which helped make this show what it is.-♥ DJS Lastly, I wanted to honour mothers who have gone past, using an amazing poem I found on Oona McOuat's home page. For me, this piece not only honours my mother (as well as others I look up to) but also all of the sweet, strong, amazing & invaluable people who've helped shape me into being who I am; and who, in one way or another, have been mothers in my life. (Be they spiritual, familial, social, or otherwise.) Here's to the strong ladies; the role models past, present, and future! (Even if it's to be a matter of Self someday. ;)) From Mother Earth to the ants that traverse Her, thanks be to the Divine Feminine in all her Forms. ^_^ Nana by Siuox Patullo (From We'Moon 05, Mother Tongue Ink) It's hard to find the path now. Because I was following her. I was following her ways without knowing And now she is gone… Gone, with all her wisdom… No longer up ahead. No more silver streams of healing things she said. She can't tell me again. I have listened for the last time. Now I have to own it. Now I have to know it. Now I have to carry, and pass it on. Remember it. Look after it. She can't tell me again. It's hard to find the path now… But I must search amongst the roots. Because I know that… I can sense that… Someone is following me. Waiting for her wisdom. ♥ ♥ ♥

Ladies and gentlemen, beautiful bois and grrls, I am INSANELY pleased to announce that THE FIRST NEW EPISODE OF ECLECTICA IS NOW OFFICIALLY ALIVE AND KICKING!!! ^_^ In this first, brand new episode, the show is ALL about bellydance!  In fact, this show is dedicated to all the amazing dancers in my life, as well as every single amazing dancer out there; male or female, big or small, young, old, able-bodied or otherwise, who is moved and inspired by this incredible, empowering artform. ^_^  To every single one of you; you guys ROCK.  This is for you. ♥♥♥ ^_^ -And in honor of that artform (which has basically, blessedly, eaten my brains ;)) I've structured this first show a little like a bellydance class- or a multi-faceted Middle Eastern Dance show. :D  So.. without further ado- here goes!  On with the show! ^_^ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element (Click here to play in a new tab, or right click "Save As" to download the full show- for free!) Band Names = Links to each band's official web site- where available). Song Names = Links to where you can BUY each musician's work- LEGALLY.  :) Background music:  TsG TrIB - GsY Mix Deirdre Flint - Introduction to BellydancingShanghai Restoration Project - Babylon of the OrientBeats Antique (featuring LYNX) - She's Looking for SomethingThe Glitch Mob - Drive it Like You Stole It (Mixtape Version)Solace - BounceBrothers Of The Baladi - Nebtidy M'nain El Hakiah (Where Do We Begin Our Story?)Michael Beach - La Casa De Malfouf (The Malfouf Rhythm)Arabesque - Rak's en NarSchmoolik & DeScribe - Modern Day Moses (The Stolen Casios Remix)Pentaphobe - I Cash RadiiDJ Tomasc - Romica StepDead Can Dance - The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove♥The first portion is stuff to get your ears intrigued, your blood pumping, and your body eager to MOVE. ^_^  The second portion is more directly inspired by Eastern and Middle Eastern music, (which some associate more with Cabaret-style bellydance).  And the last segment offers music with a more modern twist, but still touches of various types of Eastern influences.  (Think more Tribal & Fusion inspired work. :))  Each part of the show was designed to flow well from one section to another (so you may notice a little blending or overlap of styles at the edges of each segment at times).  But no matter what style or section of the show you're listening to, I hope it ALL makes you wanna dance- move, shimmy & strut- even if you've never taken a SINGLE bellydance class. ;D  (And if you like what you hear, srsly, go out and BUY this stuff from the musicians.  Every little bit helps to support new and interesting music to be made by these awesome and often unsung artisans of audio! :D) Of course future episodes of Eclectica will have all KINDS of other music interspersed within, but as bellydance has become such a HUGE part of my life, you'll find a good many of the shows from here on out featuring music that'll make you wanna shake your money-maker in all KINDS of marvelous ways.. ;D  -And to those who fear the show will -just- be Middle Eastern from now on, FEAR NOT!  Songs of -all types- make me want to get up and dance- be they fast, slow, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Rock, Pop, and on and on, so whether a show is bellydance-inspired or not, Eclectica will -still- be Eclectic- and feature all KINDS of great music. ^_^ And of course, this is just the start of the coolness I have in store for future episodes of Eclectica, so if you like what you hear, please, let me hear from you! ^_^  Feedback from listeners means SO MUCH to us li'l indie podcasters (as it lets us know that our music is being heard), so every little bit of interaction counts more than you could possibly know. :)  (And since we appreciate it so much, we're also m

CeltiSode 2010! Happy (Belated) St. Patrick's Day, Everyone!! First off, let me please humbly apologize for the HUGE delay that this episode has weathered. Thank you so much for your patience! I truly hope you find the show well worth the wait. :):) Whether you hear this on St. Paddy's itself or tune in during any other time of the year, I hope this day brings nothing but joy to you and yours, and that you enjoy this slightly super-sized episode as much as I do. (And that's after listening to it a million times during its arrangement, so that's saying something! ;D) This show is chock-full of fantastic music, made by some unbelievably skilled & gifted musicians! Some of this is work I've collected over many, many years (through places like myriad renaissance festivals, Thistle & Shamrock shows, and a good few Celtic festivals), while other pieces were acquired more recently; explicitly for play on this show. Celtic music has been a part of my heart for as long as I can remember, and I hope its soulfulness, passion and playfulness always will. :) Finding and playing the best of pod-safe Celtic music for you seems a superb way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (musically speaking)- but for me, this music can make any day of the year an occasion. Plus, what a gift! I have found more phenomenal music in searching for pieces for this podcast than I can count! What a delight to've found sublime chanteuses like Maria Dunn, Beth Patterson and the ladies of Maidens IV!! And what a blessing to be able to share such personal favorites as The Rogues & Lothlorien, as well as a more recent favorite; the enthralling, enchanting power of Omnia! Each of these pieces hold their own magic and beauty, whether it be sweet & lilting or raucous and irreverent. And don't just relegate this lovely brand of tune-age to St. Paddy's! Celtic music goes beautifully at pubs, renaissance fairs, faerie-themed events, barn dances, and all kinds of events where merry-making is called for- even funerals on occasion- so keep it in mind the next time you go out with family & friends! Whether you're Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Manx or Scots-Irish (like yours truly), if you're English, German, Italian, Asian, Greek, Indian, American, Black Irish or French, may the luck of the Irish always be with you, and may you find your own pot of gold in pleasures big and small on this clover-filled, merrily-jigging day! (Just be careful with the Guinness, Harp Lager & Goldschläger, please! We want you around to celebrate the NEXT St. Paddy's, too! ;D) Now let me pick my fiddle back up again, and have a merry St. Pat's!! (Or whatever day you choose to celebrate it on. ;)) Track List1. Dougie Maclean - Caledonia 2. Anne Roos - Considine's Grove3. Will Kriski - Kerry's Jig 4. Great Big Sea - Company of Fools 5. Sligo Rags - The Whiskey Never Lies 6. Athas - Boys Of Tandragee/Tuesday Morning/Checkered Blanket 7. Beth Patterson - Ye Jacobites By Name8. Omnia - Etrezomp-Ni Kelted9. Burning Bridget Cleary - The Saucy Sailor 10. The Rogues - Celtic Goulash 11. FIMM - Sweeny's Buttermilk 12. Maria Dunn - The Elder Sister 13. Cara Dillon - Spencer The Rover 14. Lothlorien - Dans en Dro 15. Maidens IV - Rocks of the Bawn 16. Rattle the Boards - The Mason's Apron (Reel)17. Mike Hanrahan - Thousands Are Sailing 18. Paddy's Pig - Pat Works On the Railway 19. Ceann - Almost Irish 20. Blaggards - Irish Rover Key:Band name = Artist Website Song Title = Band MySpace (Both where available- both soon to come!)*Bold Italic = Background Accompaniment       NOTE: For those of you who may not know, the beginning of the word "Celtic" is pronounced with a hard "c,"making the word sound like "ˈkel-tik."If you use it beginning with an "s" sound (or what's called "a soft c"), that refers to the pro. basketball team from Boston; not the groups of Indo-European peoples & languages predominantly found in Wales, Ireland & the Scottish Highlands. (Although other par

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A Sickly Apology for the St. Pat's Show's Delay Greetings everyone! Unfortunately I'm sick as crud atm, and that's delayed the production on the Celtic/St. Paddy's Day show. :( Please forgive me for this delay, but know that as soon as I no longer sound as if I've been gargling gravel and can finish a sentence w/o coughing, I'll get back to recording my voiceover portions of the podcast; so it will be live and active and ready to go! I have a HUGE show planned for you, chock -full- of great music and stupendous musicians that I truly hope you'll agree to be worth the wait. ^_^ (Plus, they'll have less talking than has been heard in previous eps, so you can just get right to the music!) Until then, please enjoy this one silly selection from Brobdingnagian Bardsman Marc Gunn, as well as this snippet's lovely background music by Poitin! (Whose name I was not even about to try mangling on air. ;)) Both are graciously made available by Marc and the many wonderful bands at CelticMp3s.com, and I can't wait to play some of my favorites from there selection of FREE MUSIC (that's right, you heard me) on this next, upcoming Celtic/St. Paddy's Day show. ^_^ Love and grattitude to you all for your patience and loyalty! Yours Always in Song,DJ Selchie Track List 1. Marc Gunn - Oh Danny Boy (For Cat Parents) Background Music: Poitin - Hot Days

Eclectica's Faerie Harvest

Happy harvest season, everybody!

In honor of so much faerie-influence being present in my life, I've centered the next few shows on the world of Faerie, and I really hope you enjoy the music featured! It's a delight for me to share this music with you, and I hope you find just as much magic in it as I do. :)

Whether you're into celebrating Hallowe'en, or prefer to just sit around the table with your family and friends for a good old Thanksgiving dinner, I hope this latest episode of Eclectica finds you well! For "many longs" as my grandmother would say, I've had the next few episodes in the works; so instead of blabbing all over the place here, I'll simply let the next (and long-time coming) episode of Eclectica speak for itself! Here's to a marvelous Turkey Day, more things to be thankful for than you could ever possibly count, and an All Hallows Eve that's nothing but pure magic!

1. Caprice - Enter Laoris2. Elvendrums - Walking in the Woods3. The Gypsy Nomads - The Celtic Sprite4. Deirdre Flint - The Boob Fairy5. Elvendrums - Shadows6. Meg Davis - The Elf Glade7. Nassau - Fairies8. Caprice - Faeries Stole Bridget9. Faun - Satyros10. Omnia - Satyrsex11. Kitaro - Flying Celestial Nymphs12. S. J. Tucker - The Pixie Can't Sleep

 

 

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