I'm pleased to present another reaction to music by The Neal Morse Band. We looked at The Similitude of a Dream in episode 18. Now, we're getting to the double-album (triple-vinyl) follow-up. It's intense. It's epic. It's quite wonderful.
I imported audio from the turntable, so the music sounds great! Come along for the ride. You won't regret it!
2023-08-01 16:58:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the Zoom Recording from our Daily Doug Live hangout last Saturday.
I'm making this available to all patrons, as we invited the entire community to be with us on this 2nd anniversary celebration of the Patreon. Thanks so much for all of your support and participation!
Doug
2023-07-31 14:47:59 +0000 UTC View Post
For us in the northern hemisphere, the heat of summer has been hard to avoid this year. So, I thought we'd join the party with our community's favorite 'Songs of Summer'. These are songs that either speak of summer directly or somehow spark personal memories of summers past. I included 10 songs this time. I hope you enjoy!
YouTube Playlist has the songs in order of our countdown: htt...
2023-07-29 03:15:15 +0000 UTC View PostWe've had a run of great episodes with older albums. For this EPL, I'm eager to listen to a relatively new album. There's quite a bit of great music being made, and I'd like to know which of these five albums our community wants me to review!
Cast your vote for your favorite. The polling will end on Monday July 31.
NOTE:
- I've heard the BBT album twice now...and I included it on this list because 1) I wanted a BBT album in the list...and 2) it's the album from them I want to r...
Hey y'all!!!
Our Patreon Community is turning 2 this week, and we're celebrating by having a Zoom Hangout on Saturday at 4:00pm eastern time.
Normally, our bi-monthly zoom hangouts are only available to our top tier Patrons. But, this is a Patreon-wide celebration, and the entire community is invited. We'll be telling stories, listening to some great music, and discussing what's coming up on the channel and patreon.
We'll be online for about 2 hours. Come when you're a...
2023-07-26 20:51:45 +0000 UTC View Post
I was spurred to analyze this song by a recent recommendation...as I didn't really realize just how complex the song is. Of course, I've heard it through the years, but I've never given it much thought...until now!
There's some consistent techniques used in this song that provide its flair and sound...and many, many modulations! I hope you enjoy!
2023-07-25 20:49:22 +0000 UTC View Post
I captured this video in Philadelphia at the Dreamsonic show in early July. I wanted to share it with you, as it's quite a special performance!
2023-07-23 21:39:01 +0000 UTC View PostOur round of submissions and up-voting over on Discord has concluded. We have 18 songs that made the cut...and we had a record 59 submissions this month!
VOTE FOR YOUR TOP 5 from this list! (The list is sorted from most discord votes to fewest.)
Voting will go through Wednesday the 26th.
YouTube Playlist with all these songs: https://youtube.com/playlist?...
2023-07-22 16:20:19 +0000 UTC View Post
I don't know how it's possible, but Episode 48 is our first episode to feature Queen! And, I'm excited to share this extended listen with y'all because it's my first time ever listening to a Queen album in its entirety!
I absolutely loved the album, especially for all the varied styles of music. Somehow, Queen makes it work! Enjoy!
2023-07-19 22:42:24 +0000 UTC View PostI've picked five classic albums from five classic bands as a complete new slate of options from our last poll. I'm quite curious to see which album y'all select!
Vote for your favorite! The poll will end on Sunday the 16th!
2023-07-13 21:56:26 +0000 UTC View Post
On this edition of BTS, I'm returning to my choral roots and to the music of Eric Whitacre. I was inspired to review and share this piece by listening to the new Big Big Train album Ingenious Devices. The BBT album sparked a memory in me of performing this work by Eric many years ago.
There's much we can learn from Eric's technique...especially in the voicings he uses for unaccompanied choir. I hope you enjoy!
2023-07-11 17:02:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi friends! I want to thank you all again for the tremendous support you've given me upon the release of my first ever solo piano album, Meditations: Volume 1. I am very happy to share with you that Meditations: Volume 1 is now available on the Aphoria Bandcamp page!
Click here to check it out and purchase a digital copy: 2023-07-09 13:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the full reaction to the Symphonic Live version of Close to the Edge with the performance visuals included. The YouTube version just includes audio.
Enjoy!
2023-07-07 20:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostFan Favorites is back!
This month, we’re looking for your favorite Songs of Summer. Any genre is welcome…just want to hear those songs that spark a memory of summer for this community. Time limit is 10 minutes this month. The Fan Favorites channel is now live on discord! That’s where you can make your official submission.
REMINDER: If you’d like to submit a song to be considered for Fan Favorites, you must visit the Fan Favorites channel on our Daily Dou...
2023-07-04 22:27:39 +0000 UTC View Post
It's great to get back to another full album listen to Genesis. This time, with Selling England By the Pound, I'm familiar with about half the album, but that didn't stop me from discovering many new things along the way. It's a wonderful album...perhaps my favorite by the band. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
2023-07-04 20:56:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi y'all!
We're packing up our things today in Kentucky and heading home tomorrow. Once I get through the weekend, it will be time for our next Extended Play Lounge. And, I'm making this poll a big one. Here's the top five vote-getting submissions for the EPL that we currently have on the master list (excluding band duplications). I've heard some of each of these albums, but not everything in context. So, pick your favorite!
ELP - I've heard Take a Pebble and Luck...
2023-06-29 14:01:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Well...this was a fun experiment! I really enjoyed these eight songs, all of which were originally submitted for a Fan Favorites episode but didn't get enough votes for the video the first time around. I've gone through all of the past Patreon Fan Favorites polls and selected songs that I was particularly interested in hearing.
So, I hope you enjoy this potpourri of a countdown!
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez
Easter - Marillion
River Down Below - Riverside
All Along the Wa...
Hi y’all! Please consider subscribing to the Aphoria YouTube channel. I explain why in this short video.
Thanks very much!
2023-06-26 21:54:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to once again have composer John Franek as a guest on a Behind the Score episode. John has just had his work Radiolarium premiered in Amsterdam, and the instrument is a pipe organ that divides the octave into 31 equally tempered notes. This is a fascinating discussion and piece of music. I hope you enjoy!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/839585598/2734b35561?share=copy 2023-06-26 13:53:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi friends.
This month, for our Fan Favorites video, I'm trying something new. I've gone back through all of our Fan Favorites Patreon Polls, looking for songs that originally didn't receive enough votes to earn a spot on that month's video. And, I've selected eight tracks that I haven't yet heard that I'm quite interested in hearing.
I didn't go back and check from whom the recommendations came. These selections are simply the ones that sparked my musical curiosity the most.
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Hello friends.
I was reminded that this reaction to Genesis' Nursery Cryme is now blocked worldwide on YouTube. So, I'm making it available here to our Patrons. I hope you enjoy!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/837657089/14f06f8b7c?share=copy
2023-06-19 18:16:31 +0000 UTC View Post
It's my first video back from vacation, and I had an absolute blast with Romantic Warrior. The proggy, jazzy, rock-ish, fusion sounds of this band are just so infectious. This is immediately one of my favorite EPL episodes, and I hope that it's one of yours. Enjoy!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/837057155/d8761ee263?share=copy
2023-06-17 00:29:26 +0000 UTC View Post
We’ve had a whirlwind trip, but all are well and rested…and we’ve had lovely weather and a great time with family. We visited Meg’s parents first, then with my family.
We’re heading home tomorrow, and I’m eager to return home for a while.
I’m planning the next Extended Play Lounge for later this week. I’m making it a Doug’s Choice, going with Romantic Warrior by Return to Forever. I’ve done the title track…and I have the vinyl…but Iâ...
2023-06-13 21:08:21 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a really special album, y'all. I really enjoyed this one.
This album has waited patiently for its turn, and I'm pleased to finally listen for the first time. It's The Snow Goose by Camel. And, I'm listening to the audio directly from the turntable! I hope you enjoy.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/832950577/e3a22caa5f?share=copy
2023-06-03 21:41:23 +0000 UTC View PostOK...I'm too excited about this to keep it a secret...we've got a new Extended Intro sequence that we're planning to exclusively use on videos here on Patreon.
Our friend Tim Waurick recorded the vocals, and I wrote the extended Tag.
John was over with us last night, and we were talking about how we wanted to present this visually. We brainstormed and thought of combining several clips of my more memorable antics. But the thought of compiling all those things was a bit overwhelmin...
2023-06-02 02:14:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi y'all!
I really enjoyed recording this month's Fan Favorites episode. We're featuring some of our favorite movie music this month, and I think the community has come through once again with a varied and worthy list of composers and movies.
This is also the very first video to include our new intro and outro, featuring vocals by my the great Tim Waurick.
Enjoy!
Vimeo Link: htt...
2023-05-30 23:16:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi y'all,
I've selected five classic albums from our Master List as options for our next Extended Play Lounge. Choose your favorite!
Of course, I've heard some of Pet Sounds...but not all. And I don't think I know much from any of the other four.
The poll will run through Thursday June 1.
2023-05-29 20:59:26 +0000 UTC View Post
My Tina Turner video was regionally blocked on YouTube. I'm happy to provide it here as well.
In the video, we listen to (Simply) The Best and Proud Mary.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/830346638/7656404962?share=copy
2023-05-25 20:59:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all...
We've been working behind the scenes to cultivate some new branding as well as more options for your Patreon support.
Check out the video for more information on:
- New Doug's Angels Patreon Tier
- All Tiers now have yearly subscription options
- Daily Doug Radio Bumpers
- New Daily Doug Intros/Outros
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. My best to you all.
Doug
2023-05-24 22:45:49 +0000 UTC View Post
We're returning to The Planets by Gustav Holst. I discussed movement 1 (Mars: The Bringer of War) in episode 37. Today, it's on to movement 2 and Venus: The Bringer of Peace.
This movement has quite a different character from its predecessor, providing the 'antidote' to the arrival of Mars. I hope you enjoy the video.
My handwritten analysis is provided in the attached PDF.
Unlisted Link: https://vime...
2023-05-23 22:43:54 +0000 UTC View Post