From The Cocteau Twins to Arthur Russell

Heidi Ewing Part One | From The Cocteau Twins to Arthur Russell (E37)

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Heidi Ewing Part One (E37)

The Catskills provided a fitting backdrop for a deep conversation about music, life, culture, movies and… Voyager II. Heidi spent a ton of time working on songs that are mesmerizing, euphoric and seem to cause a medical condition commonly known as “musical paralysis.” Of what do you speak, dear PJDJ? Tell us more about this strange and curious condition if you would.

Dear reader, it will all be made clear when you listen to the episode below.

That Moment in a Bar (or Starbucks)

You are having drinks with friends in a crowded bar. Chatting away. Having such a good time. And then something tingles in the back of your brain. A new sensation… certainly… but odd. Does it feel good? You think so. Yes… it’s good. You pay attention. Your ear follows this new sonic “thing.”

And then… the topic of these shows with Heidi… euphoria and paralysis. While you may not have the same emotional connection with each tune as Heidi does, I am pretty sure you will see the magic in each, and what compelled Heidi to add them to this list of stunning songs. Music is highly personal and you are likely to have your own list of songs that create euphoria and paralysis. Share your list in the comments below.

COCTEAU TWINS TO ARTHUR RUSSELL

The Cocteau Twins

Euphoria and Paralysis

Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) in 1981 and replacing Heggie with multi-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde in 1983. The group earned critical praise for their ethereal, effects-laden sound and the soprano vocals of Fraser, whose lyrics often abandon recognisable language. They pioneered the 1980s alternative rock subgenre of dream pop.

The Cocteau Twins — Robin Guthrie, Will Heggie, Elizabeth Frazier

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The Playlist

Tracks included in order of appearance.

Song	Artist / Album	Year
Assimilate	Skinny Puppy / Bites	1985
Stand or Fall	The Fixx / Shuttered Room	1982
If You Were Here	Thompson Twins / Quick Step and Side Kick	1982
Over the Rainbow	Israel Kamakawiwo’ole / Facing Future	1993
Dreams	The Cranberries / Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?	1993
Here’s Where the Story Ends	The Sundays / Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic	1990
Heaven or Las Vegas	The Cocteau Twins / Heaven or Las Vegas	1990
Blue Bell Knoll	Cocteau Twins / Blue Bell Knoll	1988
The Ghost in You	The Psychedelic Furs / Mirror Moves	1984
Oblivious	Aztec Camera / High Land, Hard Rain	1983
Mattress of Wire – Live	Roddy Frame / Live in Osaka	2012
Tea in the Sahara	The Police / Synchronicity	1983
That’s Us/Wild Combination	Arthur Russell / Calling Out of Context	2000

Playlist: Heidi Ewing

LEST-OMETER – 1985

In this episode our music centers around the year 1985 as you can see from our LEST-OMETER below. Yep – that’s how we roll around here… the very latest in music technology!!

Video References

I want to share my appreciation for you. For listening with an open mind. For comments and thoughts. For advice and suggestions. I am very pleased to go on these musical journeys each week knowing you are there to appreciate stand-out music from inspired musicians.

Heidi Ewing from The Cocteau Twins to Arthur Russell (E37)

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