On GLACIATION (43'15"), Patrick O'Hearn applies his many
musical talents to the ambient genre. When compared to earlier
works this CD is quite subtle, but perfectly expresses the
magnificent desolation of the icebound regions at the top of the
world. Using piano, electric bass and guitar, plus lush
synthesizer pads and gentle percussion, O'Hearn renders 13
tracks - ranging from the still forms of sound collage to majestic
and reverential odes to the earth. No matter how minimal or
quiet, O'Hearn's stamp is on every song. His sophisticated
compositional sensibilities help transform our ideas about the
arctic from those of a lonesome unnamed landscape to that of a
beautiful blue realm of water, ice and sky. The ecological
message comes through as well. Along with a reverence for
nature is concern for the survival of this pristine polar domain.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for new music from Patrick
O'Hearn and the CD GLACIATION

For more on GLACIATION, access: http://www.patrickohearn.com

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Radio Massacre International - Taped for Broadcast

Radio Massacre International is a trio of English musicians
(Duncan Goddard, Steve Dinsdale, and Gary Houghton) known
for their extended concerts of epic aural excursions. Over the
course of their career they have developed a distinctive style set
on transcending individual consciousness. Their performances
are largely improvised and often veer off into areas dictated by
mood, circumstance or whim. RMI's recorded output reflects the
diversity and complexity of this work, which is often compared to
that of the Berlin-School of cosmic music that emerged in
Germany during the 1970s. But RMI is not simply re-creating the
music of this era, they are further exploring and contemplating
the expressional mode and the instruments that made it
possible - in hopes of realizing new ideas.

Tune in to the 11.18.07 broadcast of STAR'S END for a special
airing of music by Radio Massacre International recorded live at
WXPN studios on the evening of 14 November 2007

For more on Radio Massacre Int'l, access:
http://www.radiomassacreinternational.com

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Radio Massacre Int'l live in Concert - 17 November 2007

Spacemusic trio Radio Massacre Int'l returns to Philadelphia, PA
as part of The Gatherings Concert Series on Saturday 17
November 2007 within the church sanctuary of St. Mary's
Hamilton Village, 3916 Locust Walk.

For complete details, please access:
http://www.thegatherings.org

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STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD

To mark 30 years of continuous broadcast of STAR'S END,
WXPN has released the STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology
CD. This double CD contains over 120 minutes of live music
from 11 renowned artists. The unique performances were culled
from on-air in-studio radio concerts by some of our community's
greatest talents. Included on the disc are previously unreleased
live selections donated by: The Ministry of Inside Things, Orbital
Decay, Ian Boddy, AirSculpture, Radio Massacre International,
Robert Rich, Rudy Adrian, Jonn Serrie, Jeff Pearce, Saul Stokes
and Steve Roach.

The STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD is available for
a $60 donation to WXPN, which includes membership and all of
its benefits (current WXPN members can receive the STAR'S
END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD for a $25 donation). Access
the online Pledge Form at http://www.xpn.org to support WXPN
and aquire your CD, or call 1-800-565-WXPN for details.

CDs are currently being sent out to donors by the WXPN
Membership Department - which may be reached by telephone
at: 1-800-565-WXPN or via email.

Thanks very much for your support!

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

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
88.7fm WXPH Middletown, York and Lancaster, PA
90.5fm Worton/Baltimore, MD
99.7fm Harrisburg, PA
104.9fm in the Lehigh Valley, PA

and live on the web at http://xpn.org

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