Saturday, November 28, 2015

The Top Ten - week ending 28 November 2015


Happy Saturday to all you fellow loungers! Has the Christmas feeling started to take hold of you yet? The chill is in the air, and the air(waves) are filled with Chill.....and Jazz.....and Easy Listening....

I'm sure that all around you, in stores and in offices, the sounds of Christmas have been playing for the last week or so. We here at This is Lounge have resisted including our Christmas playlist until the first of December. Any earlier, (to me, anyhow) it smacks of commercialism, creating that urge to shop. But here at the station, it's for the enjoyment of the sounds, so come Tuesday, you'll begin to hear the sounds of the season on This is Lounge.

Now to the Top Ten! Lana has done it! Lana Del Rey's Art Deco jumps into number one this week, taking down SAMBOX to number three, and leaving room for Herb Alpert to sneak into the second position.

The popularity of Drake's Hotline Bling worldwide is not lost here, as Marijan's solo piano version continues to gain ground, moving into number four.

Welcome to the HDD Experience, as their track, Bitter Sweet Baby, joins the Top Ten at number ten.

The big news this week in the world of Chill, was the release by Christophe Goze on Thursday of his new single, The Nightfly. A breezy, smooth jazz track that certainly evokes warm summer nights, The Nightly is a welcome addition to Bubbling Under this week.

As always, thank you for your support of the artists and the station. 


Bubbling Under



Monday, November 23, 2015

Cocktail Nation 383 SPECTRE Spies

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's. (I am working on getting the preview to broadcast, so please be patient.)

This week on the show, we talk Bond, and look at the new Bond film Spectre. We also play some spy-fi tunes and check out an interesting story about a former Bond gal who has gone back to her younger days for a recreation of her famous role.


Martini Kings -You Only Live Twice
James Bond Sextet - Live And Let Die
Spy Fi - 007/Goldfinger
John Barry Orchestra - Underground Lair     
John Barry Orchestra - On Her Majestys Secret Service
Vic Flick - Diamonds Are Forever                    
Elliott Fisher - Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Monty Norman - Dr No's Fantasy
David Arnold -Vesper
Count Basie - From Russia With Love
Shirley Bassey - Goldfinger
James Bond Sextet - Moonraker


Saturday, November 21, 2015

The Top Ten - week ending 21 November 2015


Welcome back, loungers. As we are closing in on the Christmas season, I am reminded of the sentiments of the season, and how some parts of the world cannot accept things like "good will toward men". My prayers continue to go out to the city of Paris, as it recovers.

That being said, French musician SAMBOX has taken the number one position. His music continues to be a part of the healing process, as life gets back some kind of normalcy there.

Lana Del Rey has followed into second, as we see the rest of the chart shift.

Finally jumping into the lineup, from Bubbling Under, is Chillscape. Speaking of Bubbling Under, a new artist has just made the list. Quiet Nights Lounge joins us with a beautifully chilled piece called Waterfalls.

Looking ahead, stay tuned to the station as we begin programming the annual Christmas tunes mixed in with our regular playlist. As the stores have already begun selling Christmas product, and playing Christmas songs, I believe they have started little too early. 

So, beginning Dec 1, This is Lounge kicks off the songs of the Christmas season. Thanks for listening. Thank you for your financial supportive the station and the artists we play. 


Bubbling Under



Sunday, November 15, 2015

Cocktail Nation 382 New Tiki Delights


Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

This week on the show we are joined by Darren Long, who reveals a brand new Tiki Delights song for you, plus new music from Kim Nazarian, who teams up with John Pizzarelli for a cool little track. I have a movie review for you, a cool gift idea for the Sinatra fan in your life or just to spoil yourself with, plus a very interesting way Johnnie Walker has been advertised.


Rachel Caswell - Agua De Beber
Hollywood Studio Orchestra - Pink Panther Theme
Tiki Delights - Cosmopolitian                           
Tikiyaki Orchestra - Zero Gravity                             
David Carbonara Bunny's Bop                                    
Elmer Bernstein - Night Mood                        
Calvin Keys - Honeysuckle Rose
O Som Do Jazz - Nana
Skip Heller - Lonely  
Kim Nazarian with John Pizzarelli - Gotta Be This Or That         
Robert Irving III - Energy
Jackie Gleason - Allez Vou, Go Away
Joey Altruda - Cocktails With Joey
Bobby Darin - The More I See You
Al Hirt - Music To Watch Girls By
Herbie Mann - Fever


Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Top Ten - week ending 14 November 2015


Once again, last night, the free world suffered from the views and actions of the few. The vicious attacks in Paris has left the world heartbroken. But they are strong and will survive, as they always have since the world war. The attack on a music venue, especially, hits all of us really hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that all my fellow loungers and musicians in that city are safe.

Ironically, Color Majesty's tome to the City of Lights, remains atop the list today, as does fellow Parisian, SAMBOX. Lana Del Rey has not given up her third place position either. This is an unprecedented positioning.

St. Germain, a fellow Frenchman, comes in at number four, while Marijan's cover of Drake's hit continues to move up.

Joining in from Bubbling Under is Italian-Canadian Daniela Nardi and her Espresso Manifesto band. Taken from her Canto album, Gira E Rigira is a cover of Italian crooner Joe Barbieri's song. Also, the indie chillout track, You Need Me, by Da Drillah, wins a position at number ten.

Thank you for supporting the station and the artists. Please take the time to click on the Donate button on the right if you like and appreciate the sounds of the station. Your support helps keep the music coming. And support the artists here, through your favourite online retailers. Your support helps keep their music coming, as well.


Bubbling Under


Thursday, November 12, 2015

Cocktail Nation 381 The Last of the Secret Agents

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EDST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

It's another Euro spy special with Kramer and this week he looks atthe movie, The Last Of The Secret Agents. We also talk about the day a test pilot barrel rolled a 707 airliner, lots of events to attend and the very best lounge from across the globe.

http://www.cocktailnation.net/

Tiki Lounge Crew - Martini Nova
Henry Mancini - Shot In The Dark
Nancy Sinatra - Last of the Secret Agents
Chet Baker - Time After Time         
Dave Brubeck - Spring In Central Park
Edmundo Ros - What A Difference A Day Made
Martini Kings - Killer Joe        
Tiki Joe's Ocean - Mai Tai Mambo
Peggy Lee - Fever
Oscar Peterson - Band Call
Michelle Lordi - You're My Thrill
James Spencer - A Kooper Kocktail
Linda Lawson - Mood Indigo
Narco Lounge Combo - The Palms
Bob Thompson - While We Are Young
Dawan Muhummad -Yesterdays



This is Lounge Bonus!!!!!!!
Watch the film direct from here!!!!

Saturday, November 7, 2015

The Top Ten - week ending 7 November 2015


It seems that my little corner of the world this week was blessed with what is known as Indian Summer, a phenomenon that brings above seasonal temperatures. 

The same could not be said for drastic changes in the Top Ten this week, as no one fell off the chart. This week saw a rejigging of everyone's positions, leaving Color Majesty atop the list with Paris. Speaking of France, SAMBOX moved in behind to the number two position, as Lana Del Rey's quick rise rounded out the top triumvirate of the list. 

A new addition to the Bubbling Under list is an advance release from Matteo Brancaleoni's new album, Made in Italy, which will see a release date of next Friday.

My notes here this week are "short and sweet", as they say. So, on to the list....which you have probably already snuck a peek at already. 

Thanks for supporting the artists through your favourite legitimate download site, and that you for your financial contributions to this listener supported station.


Bubbling Under



Sunday, November 1, 2015

Cocktail Nation 380 The Wonderful World of MPS

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EDST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

This week, we take a look at the German jazz record label MPS and we're joined by a man with an extensive knowledge and collection of the music, in that of James Spencer, who this week I have allowed to program the music for the show from his personal collection. Also on the show, the passing of Irish actress Maureen O'Hara, plus we examine The Art Of Doing Very Little, and finding you some cool parties to attend across the globe.


The Singers Unlimited -The Famous Sounds of MPS
The Singers Unlimited - We’ve Only Just Begun
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra - My Life   
The Third Wave - Wave’s Lament                                   
Art Van Damme And Flutes - How Will I Forget       
Oscar Peterson - Alice In Wonderland                                    
Pete Jacques Orchestra and Singers - Bacana                             
The Hi-lo’s - Quiet Night of Quiet Stars
Horst Jankowski Orch/Singers - How Short Is The Time To Love 
Horst Jankowski Orchestra/Singers - Das ist der Morge
Ulla Wiesner and The Addy Flor Orchestra - Dieses Jahr
George Shearing - Bluesette                                      
The Third Wave - Stormy
Perry London Orchestra  - Bernardo                                          
Ella Fitzgeral/Ernie Hechschner - A House is Not A Home.           
The Singers Unlimited - We Could Be Flying  




Seems that life took up a lot of my time last week, so I missed posting show number 379. To listen and/or download, click here, to access Koop's archive listing.