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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Living in Hi-Fi episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Living in Hi-Fi for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Living in Hi-Fi episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
06/06/16 • 16 min
This episode features a 1959 recording by Danish violinist Svend Asmussen. We name drop some other hot jazz violinists, and talk about our eclectic record collection.
Audio:
More Information:
- Svend Asmussen on Wikipedia
- "Svend Asmussen: Phenomenal Jazz Fiddler" by Richard Brooks for Fiddler Magazine
- The "Svendex" (a fan page)
Video:
Heads Up! by Baja Marimba Band
Living in Hi-Fi
03/20/17 • 23 min
Wherein we profess our undying love of 1960s A&M (despite it being problematic). Maybe Herb Alpert is over the top for you, you need something more chill? Baja Marimba Band is the answer!
More information:
- Baja Marimba Band on Wikipedia
- Julius Wechter on Wikipedia
- LIHF Episode 35: Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Singers
- LIHF Episode 25: Going Places by Herb Alpert
Video:
Look Around by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Living in Hi-Fi
09/12/16 • 22 min
One of our all-time favorite albums! A staple of our collection from A&M records, Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66 perfectly fuse bossa nova and american pop. Stellar arrangement and crystal clear lady vocals make this album shine.
Listen:
Look Around on AppleMusic
Look Around on Amazon
More information:
Look Around on Wikipedia
Sérgio Mendes on Wikipedia
Video:
Going Places by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Living in Hi-Fi
11/21/16 • 28 min
A staple of your local thrift store-dollar bin, and a long-time favorite artist of Living in Hi-Fi, Herb Alpert! All the upbeat, easy-listening brass you can handle, and some trivia about Herb Alpert’s diverse artistic interests.
Listen:
- Going Places on AppleMusic
- Going Places on Amazon
- Going Places LP on Music Direct
More information:
- Herb Alpert on Wikipedia
Video:
09/05/16 • 16 min
This week we deliver a charming collection of foxtrots and such for dancing or for a simply sophisticated evening at home via London's long-time dance band leader, Sydney Lipton.
Listen:
Sweet Harmony & Dancing at the Grosvenor House on AppleMusic
Sydney Lipton on Wikipedia
Sydney Lipton on AllMusic
More Information:
The Grosvenor House on Wikipedia
Video:
Tche Belew by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band
Living in Hi-Fi
06/27/16 • 13 min
Turns out that this episode's featured artist is a local DC treasure. We'll introduce you to some super funky, 1970s Ethiopian jams by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band.
Listen:
More Information:
- Hailu Mergia Official Facebook Page
- Hailu Mergia and his Classical Instrument Review on Pitchfork
- Beirut (the band)
Video:
A Merry Mancini Christmas by Henry Mancini
Living in Hi-Fi
12/19/16 • 17 min
Part two of our holiday series, we bring you a low-key, yet festive Christmas album from movie composer extraordinaire, Henry Mancini.
Listen:
- A Merry Mancini Christmas on AppleMusic
- A Merry Mancini Christmas on Amazon
More information:
- Henry Mancini on Wikipedia
- Henry Mancini on Space Age Pop
- A Carol for Another Christmas (on TCM)
Wildflower by the Avalanches
Living in Hi-Fi
07/18/16 • 27 min
This is our first time featuring a review of a new release on the podcast! As lovers of old funky records, we have mad respect for the Avalanches whose love of music is obvious in their ability to scout out only the most awesome bits of obscure music and show it off in groovy new compositions. Even if you think you're not into electronic music, we bet you'll dig the psychedelic feel of Wildflower.
Listen:
Wildflower on Apple Music
Order the LP from the Avalanches
Chandra 1980 on Bandcamp
More information:
The Avalanches Guide to the samples, features and stories of Wildflower on Triple J
The Show Must Go On (Pitchfork)
Since I Left You (Wikipedia)
Video:
Subways by the Avalanches
Subways by Chandra Oppenheim
Since I Left You by the Avalanches
The World’s Most Important 6-sec drum loop (The Amen Break)
Magic Sword Volume 1
Living in Hi-Fi
03/06/17 • 22 min
This album is outside of our normal easy listening because it is both a new release and EPIC. It’s got a comic book that accompanies it and musicians veiled in anonymity. We’re so into it and hope you are too.
Listen:
- Magic Sword Store
- Volume 1 on AppleMusic
More information:
- Official Website
- Shay Plummer
- Interview on The Seventh Hex
- Tender Loving Empire
Video:
Velvet Carpet by The George Shearing Quintet
Living in Hi-Fi
06/05/17 • 20 min
We’re considering renaming this podcast "The Dinner Music Podcast." What do you think?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Living in Hi-Fi have?
Living in Hi-Fi currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Living in Hi-Fi cover?
The podcast is about History, Music, Podcasts and Jazz.
What is the most popular episode on Living in Hi-Fi?
The episode title 'Aion by Dead Can Dance' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Living in Hi-Fi?
The average episode length on Living in Hi-Fi is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Living in Hi-Fi released?
Episodes of Living in Hi-Fi are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Living in Hi-Fi?
The first episode of Living in Hi-Fi was released on Jun 6, 2016.
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