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Three pieces of thematically linked music
A podcast exploring Folklore and its influences on modern times.
Every month, The Troikast brings you one wholesome hour of the best EDM anthems, with guest mixes by some of the most skilled DJs! facebook.com/troikamash
This double episode celebrates my daughter Samantha's 18th Birthday! The first half looks at the strange we choices we made for our 'birthing mixtape', that didn't work, and the second showcases artists that she's introduced me too. Featuring, Frank Sinatra, Ben Folds Five, Radiohead, Florence and the Machine, American Football and Cigarettes after…
For this episode I wanted to look at music that just used the voice, and choose some examples that were just a small part of that huge spectrum. 'Mouth Music' has so many variations globally, that it would impossible to cover properly, so instead I've picked 6 of my favourites. 'Salve Mater Misericordie' by Trio Mediaeval, 'Sleep' by Eric Whitacre,…
It's been too long since I last managed to squeeze out a Troika, but it it's still very much a project I want to continue! So, in this episode I"m looking at 'Endings', those last tracks on an album that have a particular 'End credits of a film' feel about them. This Troika features: 'Sandpit' by Curve, 'Burger Queen' by Placebo and 'Everyone but m…
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Episode 12 Music!
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Woot! Pop culture episode!! Okay guys so in this episode we tackle the topic of Folklore in music and what that means for people. A bit of a different format on this episode guys so please give us your feedback.Von Troika Lore
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Episode 11 Shapeshifters
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In this episode we explore shapeshifters from around the world and in certain areas of media. Enjoy!Von Troika Lore
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Episode 10 Out of Place Artifacts and Conspiracies
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As promised I give we Episode 10! Alright guys so this week we explored some interesting conspiracies revolving around out of place artifacts. We had fun with this one and Korah and Sholpan enjoyed picking on me and my love for conspiracies. Enjoy! -AVon Troika Lore
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Episode 9 CATS!
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Alright guys, so in this episode we talk about the mysterious felines of our world! So come and enjoy some fun facts about cats as well as some interesting conspiracies. Some laughs and a first hint at our next episode! OOOOHHHHH! Also so sorry for the delay!Von Troika Lore
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Episode 8 Avatar the Last Airbender!
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Join us as we have some fun in depth conversations while we pick apart Avatar the Last Airbender. We had enjoyed exploring the cultures that inspired this awesome anime.Von Troika Lore
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Episode 7 The Moon!
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In episode 7 we confess our love to the Moon, discuss its gender and investigate conspiracy theories about itVon Troika Lore
Join us aa we explore Numerology and the different influences it has in cultures as well as our opinions and some funny stuff. We had a fun time recording this one for you guys :)Von Troika Lore
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Episode 5 Mermaids!
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Mermaids! Common misconceptions, the masculine merman, and their journey through time; join us while we discuss this cryptid!Von Troika Lore
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Episode 4 Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Join us for our breakdown of Rocky Horror and the shennanigans involved because one of us hasn't seen it before!Von Troika Lore
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Episode 3 Disneyfication and Corporation
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Part 2 of our discussion about Disneyfication! We had lots of fun with this one guys :DVon Troika Lore
Part 1 of our discussion exploring the history of Disney and it's success in the remaking of old folktales along with the influence this has on our world.Von Troika Lore
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Episode 1 Loki!
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In this episode we explore the finer elements of the Norse Mythology God, Loki. Heads up, there is a spoiler piece in this episode from Thor Ragnarok from 42:43-43:41, so if you have yet to see the movie and don't want to hear spoilers skip that little bit. All our reference links will be posted on tumblr!…
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A double-troika of the my favourite sad songs! Featuring: Anais Mitchell - 'Shepherd', Jarvis Cocker and Chilly Gonzales - 'Tearjerker', Spiritualized - 'Broken Heart', Kate Bush - 'This Womans Work', Nick Cave (featuring Else Torp) - 'Distant Sky' and finally Radiohead - 'Harry Patch (In Memory Of)'…
Carrying on the theme of ambient post-rock music that featured in the first ever episode, I've chosen three tracks that I particularly think of at dusk. 'Building Clouds' by Olavi Louhivuori, 'Even if You're Never Awake' by Stars of the Lid and finishing with 'God's Teeth' by This Will Destroy You.Von Hicksdesign
This Troika revisits my youth, and the years 85–87, when I was a fan of three bands, all roughly linked in a family tree. The music this time is 'Bottom Line' by Big Audio Dynamite, 'Atari Baby' by Sigue Sigue Sputnik and 'Joy Rider' by WestworldVon Hicksdesign
The 10 months since the last episode! Featuring The Amazing, 65daysofstatic and Rogue WaveVon Hicksdesign
This episode is all about the phenomenon of DJ Derek, and the fact that I don't really like reggae. Featuring 'Police and Thieves' by Junior Murvin, 'I Chase the Devil' by Max Romeo and the Upsetters and 'One love' by Bob Marley and the WailersVon Hicksdesign
Here are three songs all about tea! 'Cup of Brown Joy' by Professor Elemental, 'Drink tea (For the love of God)' by Kula Shaker and 'Tea in the Sahara' by The Police. Pop the kettle on!Von Hicksdesign
Three songs that remind me of my time in the Lake District. 'The New Physics' by The Lost Dogs, 'Virgin and Child' by Iona, and 'Animal Nitrate' by Suede.Von Hicksdesign
This Valentine's edition is either really early, or a bit late, depending on how you look at it! Love songs in general are either insincere, mawkish rubbish, cheesy, or all three. There so much chaff, but (for me at least) here's the wheat! My three favourite love songs in ascending order: 'Sick of Myself' by Matthew Sweet, 'Unravel' by Björk and '…
A bit of a delay in getting to this episode. I've hesitated over whether to do a full-on Bowie tribute as there are so many brilliant tributes already. It almost felt like jumping on the bandwagon. Instead I've bided my time, and its now evolved into a tribute to three people who've died too early in 2016: Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and Terry Wog…
Its an end of year list! Only shorter! This three-piece won't take long to read or listen to, but it took me a very long time to choose just three from so much wonderful music in 2015. To make it easier, I excluded any music that has already featured in Troika.So without further ado, my three most-played are: 'Satellites' by Mew, 'Repetition' by Pu…
Here we have another episode of Chrimbo tunes, this time with traditional songs covered by modern bands. These sound a bit more atmospheric compared last weeks more jaunty tunes! Once in Royal David's City' - Sufjan Stevens, 'Little Drummer Boy' - Low and 'The First Noel' - Over the RhineVon Hicksdesign
There's so many decent Christmas songs, that one Troika isn't going to be enough! So I've split them over two episodes - maybe more if I pull my finger out! While the first track isn't strictly 'explicit' (there's no swearing), it is a rather rum tale that minors may find disturbing.So we have: 'Oh Santa!' by Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, 'Get behind …
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Troika #20: Take it Slow
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This time its all about taking it _slow_. Songs or pieces of music that either sound better, or take on a new form, when slowed down.'Feel it all Around' by Washed OutErnest Greenes' project 'Washed Out' take the backing from Gary Low's 1983 single 'I Want You' and slows it to nice laid back pace, creating this lovely slurry sound. I'm told this is…
In the early eighties I was really into artists like Jean Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode and Howard Jones. I loved synths! After about '86 I moved away to more guitar-based music, Metal and then a wee folky phase in the early nineties.During my last year at college in 94 I started rediscovering electronic music. As well as purveyors of ambience like Ap…
Troika number 18 is a straightforward simpler episode! The only thematic link this time is tracks that I've discovered either by shuffle or playback glitches. Random songs! (Maybe a little bit of swearing too)'Cissy Strut' - Butch Cassidy Sound System'Auditorium' - Mos Def feat. Slick Rick'Babe you turn me on' - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds…
This Troika is a musical representation of one of my favourite foods - the mighty Scotch Egg! 'Breadcrumbs' by Deca, 'Valley of the Sausages' by Mr Scruff and 'Egg' by The Garden.Von Hicksdesign
With the new series of Dr Who starting this weekend, I decided it was time for a Troika on the iconic TV theme! There's been a lot of 'official' versions over and many more covers (including a terrible disco-ified one by Mankind in 1979), but here is: the Original Theme by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire, a Belgian Jazz version- 'Dr Qui' - from Bi…
Troika number fifteen is all about twins from Manchester called Andy and Jez Williams. From 90s dance act Sub Sub to Indie Rock giants Doves, and their new band, Black Rivers. We start with 'Ain't no love (ain't no use)' by Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams, move onto 'Pounding' by Doves, and finish 'Voyager 1' by Black Rivers.…
Welcome back to Troika after a lovely summer break! This Troika is about the three 'discoveries' I made at the Reading Festival last weekend - bands that I liked after seeing them live. 'Happy Song’ by Bring me the Horizon* (contains sweary swears!), ‘All the Sad Young Men’ by Spector and ‘Tryer, you’ by And So I Watch You From Afar.…
Episode 13 of Troika is all about the versatile singer-songwriter and Yahama maestro John Shuttleworth! Songs featured are: 'Mutiny over the Bounty', 'Two Margarines' and 'I can’t go back to savoury now'.Von Hicksdesign
I had planned a different Troika for #12, but I was so late getting it ready, I was going to miss the fact that the Tour de France starts this weekend! So that will become #13, and here is my rather hurried tribute to the annual cycling pantomime that is the Tour! First up is 'Tour de France' by Alexis Roche (apparently a bit rude, but it's in Fren…
Hello peoples! This Troika is all about the bassists! We start with 'Hello Meow' by Squarepusher, 'Jerry was a race car driver' by Primus, and finish with 'By the Way' by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.Von Hicksdesign
Eighteen years ago, I sold my car, and met my wife! These are songs that remind of that wonderful time - Step into my World' by Hurricane #1, 'Don't Whiz on the Electric Fence' by Ren and Stimpy, and finishing up with 'No Surprises' by RadioheadVon Hicksdesign
This coming Sunday is three years since my mum died, so I wanted to dedicate this ninth episode of Troika to her memory! There are four pieces of music this time: 'Strawberry Fields Forever' - The Beatles', Ukelele Lady' - Peter Sellers and The Temperance Seven, 'The Lark Ascending' - Ralph Vaughan Williams and finally 'Dear Friends' - Elbow.…
This episode of Troika is a collection of music that uses NASA samples. The first track is *"Space Walk" by Lemon Jelly*, which samples Ed White's reaction to the first ever space walk on the Gemini 4 mission in 1965. Then we have *"V1 | 130" by Geremia Vinattieri*, released as part of the Space Songs EP from Bad Panda records. The final track, cal…
I discovered the music of J Dilla (aka James Dewitt Yancey or Jay Dee) by going backwards. I'm a big fan of the band Phantogram, and when they mentioned their sound uses 'J Dilla beats' I looked back on his extensive back catalog and found his influence everywhere. He's one of hip hop’s most influential producers and artists, but his career was cut…
The theme for this Troika is a little more esoteric than normal - it's comedians, singing parody songs, in the style of other artists. Weird Al Yankovic has made a whole career out of this, but these are maybe slightly less well known.Von Hicksdesign
Back in the mid-90's the British Music Press had decided that Shoegaze music was finished, and that if you weren't Britpop or Grunge you deserved to be mocked. Bands like Slowdive disbanded and explored other genres, but it had left enough quality work to inspire the next generation of bands, nastily called 'Nu gaze'.…
So welcome to Troika Episode 4! This one is all about a genre called Light Music, a form of orchestral music that was at its height in the 1950s and 60s. These were shorter, lighter, more whimsical pieces of music, often used in the soundtracks of films and Pathe News reels.Von Hicksdesign
I'm not a fan of Kraftwerk at the best of times. I have friends who adore them, but they leave me cold. I was listening to one last week that was all about using a 'Pocket Calculator' - adding and subtracting. In particular, when there is a Cycling related programme on telly, the likelihood is that they will end up using their 'Tour De France'. Its…
I heard an interview with Jarvis Cocker where he was asked about 'guilty pleasures'. His response was "There's no such thing as a guilty pleasure. If it's music, and you like it, why feel guilty about it?". Quite right - there's too much music snobbery. Somehow there's this rule that certain types of music are to be embarrassed about. With that in …
This first edition of Troika is about ambient music. Not the bleepy,beaty, dancy kind, but the more soothing 'neo-classical' or drone style of Ambient. Music for watching the stars (amongst other things).Von Hicksdesign
