This is the Zoom recording from our wonderful session this past Sunday, April 27.
Mannfred Mann's Earth Band - Nightingales and Bombers
Frequency3 - Syzygy
Uz Jsme Doma - Puklinka/Cranny
Mountain - Nantucket Sleighride
Heaven & Hell - Bible Black
Antidepressive Delivery - In Pine
Gordian Knot - Code/Anticode
Haunt the Woods - Helter Skelter
Steve Hackett - Fire...
Hey y'all! It's time again to vote for this month's Fan Favorites songs. Our topic this month is our favorite Jazz and Jazz Fusion tracks...as April is Jazz Appreciation Month.
We have 14 finalists after the Discord round of submissions and up-voting. Your task is to vote for up to five selections that you most want to see in this Fan Favorites video!
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I can't believe it's taken us until episode 89 to get to a Nightwish album. I REALLY enjoyed this listen and this episode. With Imaginaerum, Nightwish is exploring the human condition with a concept album. The focus is on an old and dying composer who looks back on his life... questioning his choices, reliving his ups and downs, and trying to figure out what it all means. This type of subject i...
2025-04-26 15:42:20 +0000 UTC View PostNightwish is one of those bands that I first got to know as 'The Daily Doug', and I've really enjoyed coming back to their music throughout the life of the channel. But, they've NEVER been featured here in the Extended Play Lounge. So, this time, help me pick the Nightwish album that we should start with.
Imaginaerum is from the Master List
a concept...
2025-04-21 21:38:21 +0000 UTC View Post
In this month's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into two jazz compositions written by talented keyboardists. Lyle Mays' music is widely known and appreciated...and rightfully so. Mitch Towne is still a bit under the radar but has decades of stellar work on his resume...and he's a good friend of mine.
I'm analyzing and taking you through BILL EVANS by Lyle Mays and SOME WORK OF NOBLE NOTE,...
2025-04-18 02:35:41 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends! The Fan Favorites channel over on our Discord is live and ready for your submissions for the April 2025 episode of Fan Favorites!
**REMEMBER: Fan Favorites submissions are ONLY accepted via our Fan Favorites channel on The Daily Doug Discord. Any recommendations made in comments here will not be considered.
This Month’s Theme: Cele...
2025-04-12 21:29:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Get ready for an exciting musical joyride, y'all. This album is a legit banger. I was riveted by this music from beginning to end, and I was astounded (as expected) at the high quality of their musicianship. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
Acid Rain
Biaxident
914
Another Dimension
When the Water Breaks
Chewbacca 2025-04-08 23:13:38 +0000 UTC View Post
For this EPL, I wanted to center on some albums that have been released more recently than the 70's and 80's albums we've heard over the past few months. I'm quite eager to hear all of these albums...the question to y'all is...which one?
2025-04-04 21:54:08 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a jam-packed episode...14 songs! As usual, the quality is high...and the variety of styles is off the charts! I hope you enjoy!
Marc Pattison - Space Jam
London Grammar - Rooting For You
Blue Jays - Saved By The Music
Nick Drake - River Man
Toy Matinee - Turn It On Salvador
Kyros - Esoterica
Wilco - Ashes of American Flags
Barbara Dennerlein - Jimmy's Walk
...
I know it's a few days late, but I think this video's worth it. We included 12 songs by some of the greatest artists of the past several decades...and they just happen to be women. I'll explain more in the video, but the voting was so close that we just had to include all of those in contention. I hope you enjoy this super-sized Fan Favorites episode!
K.D. Lang - Cryin'
The Runaways - ...
This month, we're celebrating Women's History Month with a countdown of music by women. Out of a near record 70 entries, here's the top 16 vote-getters from our first round on Discord.
Vote for up to five of your preferred options.
This poll will be active through Thursday. Happy Voting!
YouTube Playlist: 2025-03-23 20:19:17 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode, we're listening to The Dreaming by Kate Bush. This music really rides the line (in my opinion) between music that is more experimental vs. more commercial. The topics, lyrics, and sounds are audacious and fearless, and Kate demands that we pay attention as we listen. Come along for quite a journey!
2025-03-23 19:07:53 +0000 UTC View PostHi all, we just wanted to let y’all know that we decided to sell our Dream Theater tickets for tonight. We just weren’t feeling up to it, and an expensive night in the city just isn’t in our budget currently. We’ll miss the experience and seeing some of y’all there. Please take some pics and vids to share!
Doug and Meg
2025-03-22 19:26:11 +0000 UTC View PostFor this next EPL, I'm looking at these five albums from our Master List. The common thread this time is that none of these bands or artists have yet been included in an EPL episode...and, they're bands fronted by women or female solo artists (which fits in with this month's overall theme.) I've heard a few songs from each of these albums...help me pick the one to listen to first!
2025-03-16 20:54:56 +0000 UTC View Post
For this week's Patreon video, I'm trying a slightly new format. With this new 'Under the Microscope' series, I can occasionally further lift up the month's Fan Favorites emphasis. This month, we're celebrating Women's History Month with performances by women in our Fan Favorites series. These three songs have been on our Master List for quite some time, and it is my pleasure to celebrate Pat B...
2025-03-13 02:56:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the zoom recording from our session yesterday. Although we experienced video difficulties, the audio quality is solid. This was another great session of eclectic music. Remember, members of The Council of Dougs and Doug's Angels tiers are invited to participate on these zoom sessions. I hope you'll join us!
Triana - Abra la Puerta Niña
The California Honeydrops - Live, Learn
My reaction video featuring Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix with cover versions by Sting and Stevie Ray Vaughan has been blocked worldwide on YouTube. I'm pleased to provide access to it here on Patreon. Enjoy!
2025-03-10 19:41:54 +0000 UTC View Post
My YouTube video reaction to Santana's live performance of Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock has been blocked worldwide on YouTube. I'm pleased to provide it here for the enjoyment of my patrons.
2025-03-10 19:00:26 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends! The Fan Favorites channel over on our Discord is live and ready for your submissions for the March 2025 episode of Fan Favorites!
REMEMBER: Fan Favorites submissions are ONLY accepted via our Fan Favorites channel on The Daily Doug Discord. Any recommendations made in comments here will not be considered.
This Month’...
2025-03-08 18:44:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm not sure I know how to even describe my experience in recording this reaction video. I've never done a deep dive into music from a film without first seeing the movie. And...I really enjoyed the freedom of discovery that it provided. Cheers!
***I'm using the 1994 Soundtrack edition.
2025-03-05 02:48:39 +0000 UTC View Post
It was an absolute joy to record this month's Fan Favorites episode. I'm sorry that it's coming on the last day of the month! But, I think you'll think this episode is worth the wait. I think it's one of our stronger episodes in this series! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
Queen - You Take My Breath Away
The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You
Carole King - You've Got a Frien...
For this next EPL, I think it will be fun to check out a movie soundtrack. All of these choices are from our Master List, and I'm eager to hear them all. But...which one first? Help me decide by picking your preferred option!
This poll will run through Monday.
2025-03-01 04:24:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all! Here's the Zoom recording from another great Doug on Demand session. I heard some great music from artists that I hadn't yet discovered, and I heard some great music from musicians and bands I already knew...but all of these songs were first time listens, and that makes for a wonderful listening session! Enjoy!
Gentle Giant - Mr. Class and Quality / Three Friends
Poi Dog Po...
I invite you to make up to five selections from the following list of finalists. We asked the community to submit suggestions on the topic: Songs of Love, Caring, Kindness, & Support. And, we received many great recommendations. These fifteen finalists garnered the most votes in the first round.
Select up to five that you would most like to...
2025-02-20 20:58:09 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode, I'm returning to the music of The Moody Blues. It's been almost a year since we heard To Our Children's Children's Children, and I've been eager to continue on in our chronological exploration of their albums. So...today's the day, and I REALLY enjoyed this album. I hope you do as well!
2025-02-19 18:37:29 +0000 UTC View Post
This movement is such a fun romp! What a fun way to finish out this unique composition and wonderful performance. Join me as we analyze and listen to movement three of Jon Lord's Concerto featuring Deep Purple.
2025-02-13 02:46:42 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends! The Fan Favorites channel over on our Discord is live and ready for your submissions for the February 2025 episode of Fan Favorites!
REMEMBER: Fan Favorites submissions are ONLY accepted via our Fan Favorites channel on The Daily Doug Discord. Any recommendations made in comments here will not be considered.
2025-02-12 02:43:44 +0000 UTC
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This was such an enjoyable listen. I recognized that this recording is as much an historic piece of art as it is an historic artifact. And, the music was melodic, spunky, and enjoyable. Come along for a great sci/fi story!
2025-02-08 20:28:35 +0000 UTC View Post
We enjoyed another stellar session of music on Sunday. Here's the recording from the zoom session.
The Albion Band - Ampleforth/Lay Me Low
Magic Pie - Illusions and Reality, Pt. 1
Moe - Rebubula
Streetlight Manifesto - Here's to Life
Rishloo - Downhill
Nobuo Uematsu - Answers (Final Fantasy XIV)
Ralph McTell - Streets of London
Ours - Fallen Souls
James Gang - The ...
The Master List has been newly updated today, February 1. If you see any issues or incorrect information, please let me know.
I've now gone through all of the submissions from 2024. Thanks for your continued participation and thoughtful recommendations, the list is now as big as it ever has been. :)
2025-02-01 20:53:34 +0000 UTC View Post