Friday, May 28, 2010

i hate blogs: for my darling lisa

I must admit, I'm not a fan of blogging. I don't read other people's blogs, either. Blogs have always seemed rather self-indulgent to me because they are like writing in your diary and expecting other people to be interested in your (usually) half-baked thoughts.

The weather is getting nice outside and it's getting harder and harder to concentrate on work. Programming music in a cohesive order that is season-appropriate is tricky on days like today. BUT today is request day so I am, thankfully, at the beck and call of my wonderful listeners. It's always interesting to see what direction the requests will take. I think people become inspired by other requests and think of something similar to request. It's also nice to speak with my regular callers, when I have the time. Unfortunately, Fridays tend to be very hectic and we don't always get to chat a whole lot.

I am very thankful for my listeners abroad--from Thailand to England. (That's right, Lisa, you aren't my only international listener.) In this technological climate, when it is so easy for people to essentially dj their own shows online with the internets and the podcasts and what have you, it's nice to know that some people like to occasionally tune into good ole MPB--All Things Mississippi. You may have noticed, if you are an especially attentive listener, that we have changed our slogan to "All Things Mississippi" starting this week. Any opinions on that? I quite like it because it clearly indicates our massive effort to produce TONS of local shows and to represent all regions of the state and all of our listeners.

Well...stop reading this and tune into MPB! www.mpbonline.org/radio Cheers, kids 8)

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello! I just wanted to take a second to say the last three selections actually had me doing a jig at work! (Fortunately, this office is tucked away out of sight!) Great music....U in Gulfport

Karen said...

I'm glad you got to rock out a little, U! Of course, if you were in France, you would have had to dance a gigue instead of a jig 8)

Aldiecakes said...

Karen, we desperately need to hear Shostakovich's Piano Trio #2. I'm afraid there's an imminent danger to life or property, and I urge you to intervene. I hate blogs, too. I don't write them, and I don't read them, but this is the only way I know to contact you in this, our most desperate hour.

Karen said...

Shostakovich, got it! You can always send a music request to requests@mpbonline.org for Fridays. This Friday is rather full already but I think I can squeeze in some Shostakovich to the afternoon if you tell me where you're requesting from. Or...from whence you are requesting.

Anonymous said...

Bugs Bunny! Bugs Bunny! I like to think I've logged many hours watching Looney Tunes, but I don't recognise this. Here's a good Shostakovich Piano Trio #2, though just one movement. These folks are from Thailand, I think. Anyway, it's a lot more lively than the recording from Friday. I think you might enjoy it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2twq_xwUWE

Anonymous said...

I think you could use your blog to answer your listener'S questions on classical music. Your musical knowledge is obviously quite extensive and I hope you will share it with us.

Anonymous said...

Karen: this afternoon you played "Respighi: Three Botticelli Pictures". Did you say that the orchestra was the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra? I'm looking at the CD on Amazon, not sure if that's the right one ....
Thanks, alanp in jxn

Karen said...

Hey there! You can find a copy of the CD here: http://www.amazon.com/Respighi-Ancient-Dances-Botticelli-Pictures/dp/B000001GIE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1306360227&sr=8-1