Johann Johannsson composes a symphonic music which
draws more from the present than the past. His works
incorporate many unusual, possibly ironic, elements layered in
with the familiar sounds and motifs of a classically outfitted
string orchestra. His third CD IBM 1410 - A USER'S MANUAL
(42'52") is a peculiar mixture of beautiful stringed harmonies,
romantic building themes, overtly long crescendos and somber
resolutions - vaguely tinged throughout by synthesizer
rumblings, electronic drones, sparkling chimes and
manipulations of recorded sound. The result is a comforting, yet
somewhat surreal music. Johannsson's bold gestures and
unconventional couplings are sure to confuse devotees of the
genres he draws upon - Classical, Ambient, Minimalism,
Soundtrack, New Age, Space - and embraced by those who have
a more knowing or universal approach to music appreciation.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for new music from
Johann Johannsson

For more on Johann Johannsson, access:
http://www.johannjohannsson.com

For more on IBM 1410 - A USER'S MANUAL, access:
http://www.4ad.com

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STAR'S END - Fundraiser Thanks!

Thank You! to the more than 50 listeners who called in with a
pledge during the recent fundraising edition of STAR'S END. You
are helping STAR'S END in its mission to present the timeless
and innovative music that makes up each broadcast and have
become part of the substance of non-commercial radio. Of the
total calls, 33 were from returning supporters while 17 were new,
and ranged from as near as Philadelphia and Upper Darby,
Pennsylvania to as far away as Calimesa, California and
Aukland, New Zealand. Thank You so much for your generosity!

Special thanks also to the STAR'S END listeners who spent the
night answering phones: Bill Beck, Art Cohen, John Garaguso,
Jaki Johnson, Ben Manes, Floyd Miller, Chuck Nixon, Bud
Schoefer and phoneroom anchor/co-host Jeff Towne. Thanks
also to John Diliberto and Gino Wong who stopped by for a live
on-air interview about the early years of STAR'S END.

Special premiums were available for those pledging on STAR'S
END last weekend, inclucing albums from the Lotuspike,
Nepenthe, Foundry, Synkronos and the DiN label as well as from
the Spacemusic artists Radio Massacre Int'l and STAR'S END
listener Bill Fieger.

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STAR'S END broadcasts every Saturday night/Sunday morning
from 1am-6am (EDST) on:

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
88.1fm WXPH Harrisburg, PA
90.5fm Worton/Baltimore, MD
104.9fm Allentown, PA

and live on the web...

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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org