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Exploding Head Movies

CiTR & Discorder Magazine

Join gak as he explores music from the movies, tunes from television and any other cinematic source, along with atmospheric pieces, cutting edge new tracks and strange old goodies that could be used in a soundtrack to be. The spotlight swings widely to encompass composers, genres and other categories, but all in the name of discovery and ironclad whimsy.

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XHM #406 - "Don't bite the hand that takes" (2018...

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2018/04/24

The year of the dog continues as we profile Laurie Anderson's music from her 2015 documentary Heart of a Dog as she visits Vancouver this week.This feels like a Movie for Heads Exploding.1. Laurie Anderson: White Lily (Home of the Brave, 1986) Warner Bros2. Peripheral Vision: Chubby Cello (More Songs about Error and Shame, 2018) self-released3. Laurie Anderson: O Superman (Big Science, 1982) Warner Bros4. Laurie Anderson: Birth of Lola (Heart of a Dog OST, 2015) Nonesuch5. Khotin: Recycle [Drift

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122:21

XHM #405 - "And you'll love dogs too" (2018 April 16)

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2018/04/17

Time to join the pack as we listen to selections from Alexandre Desplat's jauntily brooding score to Wes Anderson's latest film Isle of Dogs.1. Toho Symphony Orchestra: Kanbei & Katsushiro/Kikichio's Mambo [from Seven Samurai] (Isle of Dogs OST, 2018) ABKCO2. Laurie Anderson: Walk the Dog (O Superman 12", 1981) Warner Bros3. John Kameel Farah: Surus (Between Carthage and Rome, 2015) Bosworth4. Grace Jones: Pull Up to the Bumper (Nightclubbing, 1981) Island5. Jean Michel Jarre: Zoolooklogie (Zoolook,

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121:54

XHM #404 - "Thor, oh Thor!" (2018 April 09)

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2018/04/10

Not that there's been an intentional Icelandic thread as of late, but hey, it's Mark Mothersbaugh's score to the recent Marvel film Thor: Ragnarok. We also pay tribute to TV producer Steven Bochco (1943-2018) and mostly stay new wave glossy.1. Peggy Gou: Han Jan (Once EP, 2018) Ninja Tune2. Daniel Avery: Radius (Slow Fade EP, 2018) Phantasy/Mute3. Mike Post & Larry Carlton: Theme from Hill Street Blues (Television Theme Songs, 1981) Elektra 4. Mike Post: Theme from NYPD Blue (Television's Greatest

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2018/04/03

With Easter & Passover this past weekend, along with the recent death of Jóhann Jóhannsson, we'll mix up prior plans with his collaborative score with fellow Icelander Hildur Guðnadóttir to the 2018 biblical film Mary Magdalene.1. Chromeo: Juice [Purple Disco Machine remix] (Juice: Remixes, 2017) Atlantic2. Pender Street Steppers: Raining Again (Pender Street Steppers 12", 2017) Mood Hut3. Alvvays: Saved by a Waif (Antisocialites, 2017) Polyvinyl/Royal Mountain4. The Ballantynes: My Place Your Town

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121:15

XHM #402 - "Cuddling with amoebae & teddy bears"...

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2018/03/27

Neo Tokyo is set to explode anew. With a recent new vinyl edition of the score to the 1988 anime classic Akira, it's time to look again at Geinoh Yamashirogumi's gamelan-inspired music. Synthy Japanese music ensues along with other Asian influences.1. Yaeji: After That (EP2, 2017) Godmode2. Hiroshi Yoshimura: Tokyo Bay Area (Pier & Loft, 1983) 178533. Zizi Raimondi: Supafresh (Bye Bye Club, 2018) self-released4. Yamantaka//Sonic Titan: Hungry Ghost (Dirt, 2018) Paper Bag5. Nervous Operator: Tsunami

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123:24

XHM #401 - "The ache of lost potential" (2018 March 19)

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2018/03/20

Our belated profile on the Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018), featuring some of his scorework along with other neoclassical pieces and collaborations.1. Symphony of Science: The Big Beginning (Symphony of Science: Collector's Edition, 2013) self-released2. Jóhann Jóhannsson: IBM 729 II Magnetic Tape Unit (IBM 1401: A User's Manual, 2006) 4AD3. Chris-a-riffic: Fresh Bruise (Post-Season, 2018) self-released4. Phern: Pebble (Cool Coma, 2016) Fixture5. Telozkope: Byzantine Caves (Soft

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121:54

XHM #399 - "Where flowers bloom, roll out of the...

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2018/03/06

The 90th Academy Awards were handed out on Sunday, so we'll recap the winners and profile a score to a film shut out by all the Oscar proceedings: Jon Brion's music from Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird.1. Alexandre Desplat: You'll Never Know [w.Renée Fleming] (The Shape of Water OST, 2017) Decca2. Sarah Neufeld: A Long Awaited Scar (The Ridge, 2016) Paper Bag3. Alexandre Desplat: Watching Ruth (The Shape of Water OST, 2017) Decca4. Alexandre Desplat: Overflow of Love (The Shape of Water OST, 2017) Decca5

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XHM #398 - "Back to the boats" (2018 February 26)

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2018/02/27

Our fifth Oscar profile this year as we do another take on Hans Zimmer's nominated score from Dunkirk plus a song from Marshall, ending our listen of all the nominees leading up to the 90th Academy Awards next Sunday. This episode is compact, lean and slightly more digestible than usual; please enjoy.Once more into the breach!1. Goldfrapp: Faux Suede Drifter (Silver Eye, 2017) Mute2. Pender Street Steppers: No Need (Pender Street Steppers 12", 2017) Mood Hut3. The Orielles: I Only Bought It for the

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XHM #397 - "Sign on, sign in & sign off" (2018...

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2018/02/20

Part IV of our annual Oscar profile charges on as we hear selections from Carter Burwell's nominated score to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and a song from Mudbound that's nominated for Best Original Song. Woof!1. The All Star Schnauzer Band: Angry Young Schnauzer (The Good Jacket presents: Vancouver Special, 2000) Mint2. Loscil: Straw Dogs (Monument Builders, 2016) KrankyTHREE Jenn Grant: Dogfight (Paradise, 2017) Outside4. Royal City: Dog Song (1999-2004, 2009) Asthmatic Kitty5. Atish:

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124:31

XHM #396 - "The spark that will keep the porgs...

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2018/02/13

Part III of our annual Oscar profile as we dive into John Williams' nominated score from Star Wars: The Last Jedi along with a nominated song from Coco. We also discuss the far too early death of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018) -- expect a proper memorial in March.1. Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd: Pray for Me (Black Panther: The Album, 2018) Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope2. Jóhann Jóhannsson: Tu Non Mi Perderai Mai [w.Hildur Guðnadóttir] (Touch 25, 2006) Touch3. Jóhann Jóhannsson: The

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125:52

XHM #395 - "Creature from the love lagoon" (2018...

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2018/02/06

Part II of our annual Oscar profile listens to Alexandre Desplat's nominated score from The Shape of Water, this year's leading film. There's also a nominated song from The Greatest Showman, some bands from the upcoming Winter Waste show and the 2017/18 winner of CITR's battle of the bands Shindig!1. Ty Segall: The Main Pretender (Freedom's Goblin, 2018) Drag City2. Atrum Machina: Static; Liquid (Life in a Dark Room, 2015) self-released3. Programm: We Barely Escaped (Like the Sun EP, 2015) The Hand

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XHM #394 - "The needle though couture's eye" (2018...

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2018/01/30

The nominees for the 90th Academy Awards were announced last week, so our annual profile on the nominated best song & scores starts this week. We'll begin with Jonny Greenwood's 4th score with Paul Thomas Anderson on his film Phantom Thread. We also have music from Call Me By Your Name, something not quite for I, Tonya plus the finalists for the 34th edition of CITR's Shindig!1, Radiohead: Daydreaming (A Moon Shaped Pool, 2016) XL2. Off World: The Mask (2, 2017) Constellation3. The Fall: Spoilt

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XHM #393 - "Basic rescue operation" (2018 January 22)

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2018/01/23

Back to Hawkins Indiana we go with Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein's score to the 2nd series of the Netflix hit Stranger Things.1. Shaun Frank: Upsidedown (2017) Ultra2. Concubine: PB&J (Kingfisher EP, 2016) self-released3. Tune-Yards: Heart Attack (I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life, 2017) 4AD4. John Maus: Walls of Silence (Screen Memories, 2017) Ribbon5. Valiska: Heavy Riser (On Pause, 2017) Trouble in Utopia6. Aida: Let's Ride (2017) self-released7. Kaytranada: Bullets [w.Little Dragon] (99.9%,

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24 Hours of Radio Art: Hours 17 & 18 - "Arty peoples...

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2018/01/18

The Fluxist Robert Filliou declared in 1963 that one million years beforehand on January 17th, a person dropped a dry sponge into a bucket of water, thus creating art. CITR celebrates art's birthday every year with a marathon broadcast - my humble slice of the sonic pie looks at the Fluxists and eulogizes Pierre Henry (1927-2017) & Mike Vainio (1963-2017).1. Ken Nordine: Set Up (Allied High Fidelity "Voice and Vision" Store Opening, 1957) private press2. Mr Ugly: Headmilk (Redmilk, 2015)

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X!HM #392 - "A decade in the Haçienda" (2018 January 15)

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2018/01/16

gak marks 10 years at CITR with an appropriate episode tied to a great movie about the Manchester music scene and Factory Records: 2002's 24 Hour Party People. There has been a marked improvement since 2008 though your host remains prone to silly gaffes, intentional or otherwise.1. The Yardbirds: Happenings Ten Years Time Ago (Happenings 45rpm, 1966) Columbia/Epic2. Jason Forrest: 10 Amazing Years (The Unrelenting Songs of the 1979 Post Disco Crash, 2014) Cock Rock Disco3. Emote the Carpet Behind:

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XHM #391 - "What year was that" (2018 January 08)

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2018/01/09

Though a new year is upon us, we need to take one last look at 2017 before kicking its sorry keister to the curb. Along with selections from some of the best music from the past 12 months, we also profile the wide array of sounds from Twin Peaks: The Return, the limited series by David Lynch.1. Timber Timbre: Bleu Nuit (Sincerely Future Pollution, 2017) Arts & Crafts2. Colin Stetson: Spindrift (All This I Do for Glory, 2017) 52hz3. Kelela: Take Me Apart (Take Me Apart, 2017) Warp4. Thundercat: DUI

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XHM #390 - "Yippee-ki-yay, Merry Christmas!" (2017...

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2017/12/19

Our annual tradition continues as we dig up all manners of rogue carols that aren't typically heard anywhere else. Along with some new gems and tributes to the recently deceased, we go with a holiday classic for our soundtrack profile: Michael Kamen's music from 1988's Die Hard. Welcome to the party, pal!1. Adam West: Batman - The Lost Christmas Episode (Kevin & Bean: The Real Slim Santa, 2000) KROQ2. C.Diab: Ice (No Perfect Wave, 2016) Injazero3. The Beatles: Christmas Time is Here Again! (The

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XHM #389 - "All we have to do is follow the damn...

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2017/12/12

20 years ago, the first game in the Grand Theft Auto video game series came out. From a simple sandbox permise, the series has ballooned into one of the largest franchises, so we'll dive into its various radio stations across the earlier games.1. Slumpussy: Gangster Friday (Grand Theft Auto: Original Video Game Soundtrack, 1997) BMG Interactive2. Badbadnotgood: Cashmere (IV, 2016) Innovative Leisure3. Björk: Saint (Utopia, 2017) One Little Indian4. Circuit des Yeux: Paper Bag (Reaching for Indigo,

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XHM #388 - "Räjähtäviä pääelokuvia" (2017 December 04)

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2017/12/05

To honour Finland on its 100th Centennial this week, this show is primarily Finnish. We'll span multiple genres and include songs from recent films like The Other Side of Hope and Tom of Finland. Oi maamme Suomi!YKSI Mieskuoro Huutajat: Her Suomi (10th Anniversary Concert, 1998) Bad VugumKAKSI E.R. Roberts: Large Volume of Water Added to Rocks (Moods for Sauna: Volumes 1 & 2, 2017) self-releasedKOLME Ian William Craig: Everything and Tired (Meaning Turns to Whispers, 2016) AguirreNELJÄ Burrow Owl:

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XHM #387 - "My feet will want to walk to where you...

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2017/11/28

There have been several deaths in the music world recently, so we'll primarily focus on the Italian-Argentine composer Luis Bacalov (1933-2017) and his Oscar-winning score to the 1994 film il Postino. There will be other tributes, along with the usual mix of who's playing in town and new music.1. The Beatles: Helter Skelter (The Beatles "White Album", 1968) Apple2. Colin Stetson: Like Wolves in the Fold (All This I Do for Glory, 2017) 52hz3. The Easybeats: Sorry (Volume 3, 1966) Parlophone/Albert4

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