Stereothematica
Welcome to Stereothematica, a podcast where two women geek out over music.
When Christina moved from LA to Texas, Christine suggested a weekly challenge to stay in touch: pick a song that fits a chosen theme. This game opened them to new perspectives on each other while deepening their own understanding of the music that shapes their lives. Each week Christina and Christine recreate the magic of their song exchange on a broader scale, deconstructing their thematic picks, providing personal anecdotes and historical insights, and sharing transformative tracks rarely spotlighted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stereothematica
Unusual - Song with an Unusual (to you) Instrument
In this episode of Stereothematica, Christina and Christine get into the fascinating world of unusual instruments in everyday band lineups. Now, what counts as “unusual” can vary depending on where you’re from, who you are, and what you like, but whatever your story, it’s always exciting to hear musicians expand their sound with something unexpected.
Videos:
The Octopus Project: I Saw The Bright Shinies (2007)
The Beatles: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (1967)
Extras:
Teen Age Message (first theremin concert for extraterrestrials)
Butterfly in the Sky (documentary promo video)
I Saw The Bright Shinies (LIVE)
John Cage's 4’ 33 performed by Berlin Philharmonic and Musical Instrument Museum
A brief history of the harmonium
A longer history of the harmonium
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