K Leimer has a nuanced approach to music. His passionate
and contemplative attributes may be found on THE USELESS
LESSON (65'32") - an exercise in imaginative and formal
invention. There is emotional power within the conventionally
structured parts. The instrumental lines move counterpoint to
one another with calming sweet tones as the pieces travel along
their lovely arc. Beyond these sections our sense of time seems
to stretch. Leimer's sonic environments are comprised of layers
of slowly evolving sustaining tones. Contrasting sounds and
drones are carefully arranged to direct attention inward.
Somewhere in the middle of Leimer's timbral symphony,
percussion is introduced. With all its velocity, this section plays
to the front edge of the listener's senses. THE USELESS
LESSON is somber and elegant, ranging from chamber concert
poise to cemetery serene. By combining blurry classical
influences with weightless ambient music, Leimer's work
creates an atmosphere - the user provides the meaning.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from the new CD
THE USELESS LESSON by K Leimer

For more on THE USELESS LESSON, access:
http://www.palaceoflights.com

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Steve Roach - Live on STAR'S END 05.20.07

A pioneer in contemporary electronic music, Steve Roach is a
leading innovator in the atmospheric/tribal/ambient music world.
Drawing on the beauty and power of the earth's landscapes,
Roach creates lush, meditative soundscapes. His music exists
outside conventional boundaries and is restless in its search for
new sounds that connect with an ancient source. Over the past
20 years, Roach has been a rare constant as live performer on
the international electronic music scene. With over 50 albums to
his credit he continues to set the standards by which this
evolving genre is measured.

Following his 19 May 2007 performance at The Gatherings
Concert Series, Steve Roach will play a live in-studio radio
concert on the 05.20.07 broadcast of STAR'S END.

For more on Steve Roach, access: http://www.steveroach.com

For more on Steve Roach live at The Gatherings Concert Series
in Philadelphia on Saturday 19 May 2007, access:
http://www.thegatherings.org

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STAR'S END 30th Anniversary - Spacemusic Festival

To mark its 30th year, WXPN will present the STAR'S END
Spacemusic Festival. Performers include Robert Rich, Ian Boddy
(in their worldwide concert debut), Jeff Pearce, Orbital Decay and
The Ministry of Inside Things on Saturday 16 June 2007 from
2:00pm to 11:00pm at The Iron Gate Theater, 3700 Chestnut St.
on the Penn campus in West Philadelphia, PA.

Details about WXPN/STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Spacemusic
Festival are available at: http://www.xpn.org - click on "Support
the Music"

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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