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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: Desmond Carrington 2 Oct |
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For those of you who may be interested tonight's theme is Radio.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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featuring the Buggles & Queen _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I heard him brilliantly and smoothly link from Wogan to Buggles! I'll catch the rest on Listen Again. |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Who else would give you a Queen track almost straight after an Eric Coates piece?
Was singing along to the Teddy Bears' Picnic!
Hearing Caryl Gibbons' On the Air reminded me that this was the theme of an eponymously titled quiz on R2 in the 80s. With all the recent interest in nostalgia, is the time ripe for a revival?
I too hope that DC will part of the radio scene for a while yet, for only Brian Matthew and perhaps David Jacobs is anything like his equal in catering for those of us of a certain age.
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Yes excellent show tonight, as always, IMHO.
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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iwarburton wrote: |
Was singing along to the Teddy Bears' Picnic!
Hearing Caryl Gibbons' On the Air reminded me that this was the theme of an eponymously titled quiz on R2 in the 80s. With all the recent interest in nostalgia, is the time ripe for a revival?
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So Was I Ian!
I thought the name On The Air meant something other than the tune, but wasn't sure. I don't think I ever heard the programme but have heard of it.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Missed the show tonight (footie, we won 3-1) but I will do a Listen Again later.
Let me fill you in on the tune On The Air, written by Carroll Gibbons, an American pianist/bandleader who settled in Britain and led the swankiest band in London town.
Carroll Gibbons was dance band leader at the Savoy Hotel from 1931 till I think 1951. Fantastic rhythm pianist, very distinctive style. The band were top notch, featuring at times George Melachrino, Hugo Rignold, Paul Fenhoulhet, names light music fans may know.
The band version of On The Air was recorded 27 October 1932, singer was Harry Bentley.
At that time the BBC were broadcasting from a top London hotel LIVE almost every night, hence On The Air.
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gazmando
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Missed the show too as I had to do something at work.
Finally getting a laptop this week (usually use PS3/Wii) so will be able to use listen again at last.
Can anyone tell me how long each show is available for and can you save them to hard drive or cd?
I often wish I'd recorded Desmonds shows as I think he represents what good Radio is about- a warm knowledgeable host with completely varied musical choices.
And I don't think he just appeals to people of a certain age, I think he appeals to people who love music and aren't narrow minded (ie not the Radio 2 playlisters.) |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Shows stay on for 7 days. You can record to your hard drive using programs such as Audacity (free) or Total Recorder (one off payment) which I use, as recommended a few years back by another member of the R2 boards.
Good luck with your laptop!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Let me fill you in on the tune On The Air, written by Carroll Gibbons, an American pianist/bandleader who settled in Britain and led the swankiest band in London town.
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What, you expect correct spelling as well as wisdom and erudition?
But seriously, thanks for the info on Carroll Gibbons.
Ian. |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Helen May wrote: | Shows stay on for 7 days. You can record to your hard drive using programs such as Audacity (free) or Total Recorder (one off payment) which I use, as recommended a few years back by another member of the R2 boards. |
And I recommend capturing the Windows Media live stream rather than the horrid Real Player one, too. It's more stable and better quality (as low bit-rate streams go, anyhow). |
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Rob
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 163 Location: Leicester
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:31 am Post subject: How? |
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How do you go about recording the "Listen Again" programmes, please? I have both Audacity and Windows Media Player available...
Thanks in advance,
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure how Audacity works but if you go to the help part it will tell you.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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gazmando
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks a lot for the help Helen and Fred.
Apologies if I've diverted attention away from the great Desmondo.
Gaz |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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You often need to check the Sound properties box in Windows System folder and make sure that the mixer panel is set to Wave OUt Mix in order to be able to record what's going through the sound card. With Audacity open, chech the Input dropdown in order to make sure you're switched and if it's OK you'll see you're getting input levels on the level meter. If you are, all you have to do is to click the Red Record button to see a waveform then writing along the blank tracks. That's your sound being recorded.
Make sure that the level doesn't hit the Red area too strongly - while you can get away with this Ok in analogue recording it's a no-no with digital because you'll get instant distortion. Make a few test recordings first!
When it comes to editing, switch to Playback and then trim, cut, change levels, etc., as you wish.
It's difficult trying to give a training course in this context, but it really is pretty easy for non-pros to learn and the help files are good.
I'm doing this without the benefoit of my Windows machine up and running - I normally use Apple Macs for video and audio work, so I'm describing it all "blind" at the moment! |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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gaz,
fred has described it ok, though on my PC I usually select the source for incoming sound using Windows Sound Recorder>Edit> Audio properties, that may not be the easist way but it has choices like Line In and Microphone which I also use.
If you want Stereo there is a box in Audacity that needs ticking, and if you want wav files for a playable CD you need to record at bitrate 44100.
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:50 am Post subject: |
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The theme for tomorrow's programme is Out and Proud, according to the Radio Times. What can they mean?
Ian. |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:55 am Post subject: |
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iwarburton wrote: | The theme for tomorrow's programme is Out and Proud, according to the Radio Times. What can they mean?
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Desmond plays his favourite Village People tracks? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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And Noel Coward, Elton John and others?
Could actually make a good selection.
Ian. |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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iwarburton wrote: | And Noel Coward, Elton John and others?
Could actually make a good selection.
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There would certainly be plenty to choose from. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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iwarburton
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Apart from George Melly and also that haunting song about the sad young men, I found the actual musical selection representing Out and Proud just a little disappointing.
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iwarburton
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Meant to add-did Shirley Bassey also record the sad young men song?
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