Broadcasting from Home
Penguin Cafe Orchestra · 1984
47 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A whimsical blend of eclectic instrumentation and soothing melodies that evoke a sense of serene exploration.
Why this album works
The album is notable for featuring the track 'Music for a Found Harmonium,' which gained significant recognition and has been covered by various artists, highlighting its enduring influence. Additionally, the album's charm and creativity contributed to the growing interest in non-traditional instruments and arrangements in popular music during the 1980s.
- Best for
- whimsical exploration of sound steady melodic journey throughout for serene afternoons
- Context
- Released in 1984, 'Broadcasting from Home' was the third studio album by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, following their acclaimed second album, 'When in Rome...'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound characterized by an experimental fusion of folk, jazz, and classical elements, establishing themselves as innovators within the avant-garde music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Music for a Found Harmonium Standout 3:39
- 2 Prelude & Yodel 3:50
- 3 More Milk 3:11
- 4 Sheep Dip 4:00
- 5 White Mischief 5:50
- 6 In the Back of a Taxi Standout 3:22
- 7 Music by Numbers 4:41
- 8 Another One From the Colonies Standout 3:06
- 9 Air 4:20
- 10 Heartwind 4:12
- 11 Isle of View (Music for Helicopter Pilots) 4:30
- 12 Now Nothing 2:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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