Sound Station Playlists

teenage engineering playlist

Stockholm-based design studio teenage engineering, who designed the Art of Noise exhibition displays and seating as well as key works in the show, has selected a track list that define the origins of the studio.

  1. Bo Hansson, “De Svarta Ryttarna,” Lord of the Rings (Silence Records, 1970)
  2. Giorgio Moroder, “(Theme From) Midnight Express,” Midnight Express (Original Soundtrack) (Casablanca Records, 1978)
  3. David Bowie, “Sound and Vision,” Low (RCA Records, 1977)
  4. John Carpenter & Alan Howarth, “Snake Shake,” Big Trouble in Little China (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (MCA Records, 1986)
  5. The Art of Noise, “Paranoimia,” In Visible Silence (China Records, 1986)
  6. Kraftwerk, “Sex Objekt,” The Man-Machine (Capitol Records, 1978)
  7. DAF, “Love in First Sight,” Alles Ist Gut (Virgin Records, 1981)
  8. Yellow Magic Orchestra, “Behind the Mask,” Solid State Survivor (Alfa Records, 1979)
  9. Goblin, “Suspiria,” Suspiria (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (RCA Italiana, 1977)
  10. Neu!, “Hallogallo,” Neu! (Brain Records, 1972)
  11. Hansson & Karlsson, “Triplets,” Electronically Tested (Odeon Records, 1969)

 

Rocky Bucano — Hip Hop Origins Playlist

Rocky Bucano, co-founder and CEO of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, assembled 10 tracks that point to the origins and foundation of New York Hip Hop.

  1. Babe Ruth, “The Mexican,” First Base (Harvest Records, 1972)
  2. Kraftwerk, “Trans-Europe Express,” Trans-Europe Express (Philips Records, 1977)
  3. James Brown, “Give It Up or Turnit a Loose,” Sex Machine (King Records, 1970)
  4. Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, “Bustin’ Loose,” Bustin’ Loose (Source Records, 1979)
  5. Ralph MacDonald, “Jam on the Groove,” Sound of a Drum (Marlin, 1976)
  6. Jimmy Castor Bunch, “It’s Just Begun,” It’s Just Begun (United Artists Records, 1972)
  7. Juice, “Catch a Groove,” Feel Like Good Music / Catch a Groove (Greedy Records, 1976)
  8. DC LaRue, “Indiscreet,” The Tea Dance (Pyramid Records, 1976)
  9. Pleasure, “Let’s Dance,” Let’s Dance (Fantasy Records, 1976)
  10. The Magic Disco Machine, “Scratchin’,” Scratchin’ (Decca Records, 1975)

 

Deborah Gordon — Village Vanguard Jazz Sessions

Deborah Gordon, proprietor of the Village Vanguard, New York’s oldest continuously operating jazz club, created a playlist of early jazz sessions recorded live at the Village Vanguard.

  1. Sonny Rollins, “Introduction #1,” A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1957)
  2. Sonny Rollins, “Woody ’N You,” A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1957)
  3. Sonny Rollins, “Sonnymoon for Two,” A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1957)
  4. Sonny Rollins, “All the Things You Are,” A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1957)
  5. Bill Evans Trio, “Gloria’s Step,” Sunday at the Village Vanguard (Riverside Records, 1961)
  6. Bill Evans Trio, “My Foolish Heart,” Waltz for Debby (Riverside Records, 1961)
  7. John Coltrane, “Softly as in a Morning Sunrise,” Live at the Village Vanguard (Impulse! Records, 1962)
  8. John Coltrane, “Naima,” Live at the Village Vanguard Again! (Impulse! Records, 1966)
  9. Dexter Gordon, “Fenja,” Homecoming: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1977)
  10. Dexter Gordon, “Backstairs,” Homecoming: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1977)
  11. Joe Henderson, “Soulville,” The State of the Tenor: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1986)
  12. Joe Henderson, “Ask Me Now,” The State of the Tenor: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note Records, 1986)

 

Vince Aletti — Early Disco Playlist

Vince Aletti, New York’s chronicler of the Disco era and esteemed ephemera collector, has given us a playlist of critical early disco songs that pulsed through the scene.

  1. MFSB, “Love Is the Message,” Love Is the Message (Philadelphia International Records, 1973)
  2. Donna Summer, “Love to Love You Baby,” Love to Love You Baby (Casablanca Records, 1975)
  3. Donna Summer, “I Feel Love,” I Remember Yesterday (Casablanca Records, 1977)
  4. Barry White & Love Unlimited, “Love’s Theme,” Rhapsody in White (20th Century Records, 1974)
  5. First Choice, “Doctor Love,” Delusions (Philadelphia International Records, 1977)
  6. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, “The Love I Lost,” Black & Blue (Philadelphia International Records, 1973)
  7. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, “Bad Luck,” Wake Up Everybody (Philadelphia International Records, 1975)
  8. Earth, Wind & Fire, “That’s the Way of the World,” That’s the Way of the World (Columbia Records, 1975)
  9. Silver Convention, “Fly, Robin, Fly,” Save Me (Midland International Records, 1975)
  10. Faith Hope & Charity, “To Each His Own,” Life Goes On (RCA Records, 1976)
  11. Manu Dibango, “Soul Makossa,” Soul Makossa (Atlantic Records, 1972)
  12. First Choice, “Armed and Extremely Dangerous,” Armed and Extremely Dangerous (Philadelphia International Records, 1973)
  13. Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band, “Cherchez la Femme,” Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band (RCA Records, 1976)
  14. D Train, “Keep On,” D Train (Prelude Records, 1981)
  15. France Joli, “Come to Me,” France Joli (Prelude Records, 1979)

 

Pablo Yglesias — Izzy Sanabria Salsa Playlist

Pablo Yglesias, renowned DJ and salsa music historian, created a playlist of salsa songs pulled from the album covers on view in the exhibition designed by Izzy Sanabria.

  1. Johnny Pacheco y Su Charanga, “El Güiro de Macorina,” Pacheco y Su Charanga (Alegre Records, 1961)
  2. Chappottín y Sus Estrellas, “Alto Songo,” Alto Songo (Puchito Records, 1961)
  3. Sabu Martinez And His Jazz-Espagnole, “Flamenco Ain’t Bad,” Sabu’s Jazz Espagnole (Alegre Records, 1961)
  4. Kako Y Su Combo Gigante, “Tiboco,” Kako y Su Combo (Alegre Records, 1961)
  5. The Alegre All Stars, “Tema Alegre,” The Alegre All-Stars in “Lost & Found,” 3 (Alegre Records, 1966)
  6. Gil Suarez & The Hi-Latins, “El Tramposo,” El Tramposo (Premio Records, c. 1967–68)
  7. Orchestra Harlow, “El Exigente,” El Exigente (Fania Records, 1967)
  8. Joe Bataan, “It’s a Good Feeling (Riot),” Riot! (Fania Records, 1968)
  9. The Harvey Averne Band, “Got to Have Brotherhood,” Brotherhood (Fania Records, 1969)
  10. Jimmy Sabater, “Yroco,” El Hijo de Teresa / Teresa’s Son (Tico Records, 1970)
  11. Eddie Lebron and Orchestra Suave, “Pena,” Ghetto Records Presents…Eddie Lebron (Ghetto Records, 1970)
  12. Willie Colón, “Barrunto,” Wanted By FBI For: The Big Break– La Gran Fuga (Fania Records, 1970)
  13. La Sonora Ponceña, “Tú y Yo Na’ Má,” Sonora Ponceña (Inca Records, 1972)
  14. Ray Barretto, “Indestructible,” Indestructible (Fania Records, 1973)
  15. Azuquita y Su Orquesta Melao, “Guajira Bacán,” Pura Salsa (Vaya Records, 1975)

 

David Byrne — How Music Works Selections

David Byrne, NYC-based musician, author, artist, and Talking Heads co-founder has selected a wide range of tracks that accompany his book, How Music Works (McSweeney’s, 2012).

  1. Grace Jones, “Feel Up,” Living My Life (Island Records, 1982)
  2. David Byrne & Fatboy Slim feat. Florence Welch, “Here Lies Love,” Here Lies Love (Nonesuch Records, 2010)
  3. Orchestra Baobab, “Pape Ndiaye,” Pirates Choice (World Circuit Records, 1989)
  4. The Turtles, “Happy Together,” Happy Together (White Whale Records, 1967)
  5. tUne-yArDs, “Bizness,” Bird-Brains (4AD, 2009)
  6. D’Angelo, “Send It On,” Voodoo (Virgin Records, 2000)
  7. The Modern Lovers, “Girlfriend,” The Modern Lovers (Beserkley Records, 1976)
  8. The Hawaiian Music Group, “Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au),” World of Music: Songs of Hawaii (Blue Music, 2007)
  9. Blondie, “Hanging on the Telephone,” Parallel Lines (Chrysalis Records, 1978)
  10. Willie Nelson, “Stardust,” Stardust (Columbia Records, 1978)
  11. Jorge Ben, “Ponta de Lança Africano,” África Brasil (Philips Records, 1976)
  12. Al Green, “Love and Happiness,” I’m Still in Love with You (Hi Records, 1972)
  13. Crystal Waters, “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless),” Surprise (Mercury Records, 1991)
  14. Chuck Berry, “Maybellene,” After School Session (Chess Records, 1957)
  15. KC and the Sunshine Band, “Get Down Tonight,” KC and the Sunshine Band (TK Records, 1975)
  16. David Bowie, “Five Years,” The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (RCA Records, 1972)
  17. Serge Gainsbourg, “Ford Mustang,” Initials B.B. (Philips Records, 1968)
  18. Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence,” Sounds of Silence (Columbia Records, 1966)
  19. Talking Heads, “Burning Down the House,” Speaking in Tongues (Sire Records, 1983)
  20. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, “How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?,” I Learned the Hard Way (Daptone Records, 2010)