Love the photo-psychadelic work that led to Rocky Erickson, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Doug Sahm, etc. Thanks for putting this together, George!

Hilsen, kjære venner. Welcome to The Brainstorm Radio Show on KPFT 90.1 FM, the program where we explore the vast and diverse world of music. Today's playlist has been inspired by the recent airplay list sent by Olivia Bradley-Skill from WFMU, a freeform radio station based in Jersey City, New Jersey. With her eclectic taste and wide-ranging selections, we are excited to showcase some of her playlist's most exciting and innovative tracks. From experimental rock to avant-garde jazz, from electronic music to world music, we have a bitchin' lineup of music that will stimulate your mind and stir your soul. So sit back, relax, and join us on a musical journey that will expand your horizons and challenge your expectations. This is The Brainstorm Radio Show on KPFT 90.1 FM.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below.
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The Brainstorm Radio Show 04/09/23

Hello, dedicated followers of strange sounds.
This week on The Brain Storm is dedicated to improvisational and experimental music. Musicologists believe that these music genres originated in Europe and New Orleans. The former came from the Roman Catholic church and their use of chants and polyphony in their songs, and the latter with the development of the earliest jazz performances in the late 19th century.
Here are a couple of gleamed paragraphs that might pique your interest in these genres.
mprovisational music is expressing yourself freely within a musical piece of music and not following an established manner of playing that piece. It is creatively playing without or with less restraint and allowing for more expression from the individual. To improvise in music helps sharpen creativity as an exercise or relaxation technique.
Experimental music is notable for its tendency to abandon the traditional structure of rhythm, melody, timbre, and tempo in place of either improvisation or deconstructive intent. Because of this, experimental music is frequently confused with avant-garde music; the key distinction, however, can be found in the innovative nature of avant-garde music, while experimental music usually is characterized by its playfulness and discovery without intent.
I've added a couple of pieces from Ure Thrall and Ramona/Dusty/Mr. Lee who were plying their unearthly tones in Houston in the 80s. Hats off to David Dove who has been a great instigator of all things improvisational and experimental currently in Houston. And to the many artists involved locally who make this scene a burgeoning one.
Don't forget to donate to KPFT if you like this type of programming, oh, and tell them The Brainstorm sent you.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/2exdcjh8

The Brainstorm Radio Show 10/15/23

Hi, all.
Here are some schpooky sounds to accompany your Samhain celebrations. As we contemplate all that has left our mortal plane and give reverence to the spirit world and the great unknown, I leave you with these musical pieces that may or may not communicate our thoughts and solidarity.
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to KPFT.org to assist in the dreary task of keeping the lights on and be comforted that you've helped our radio station persevere in this ever-changing and hostile media climate.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below. https://tinyurl.com/yc6n3nhx

The Brain Storm Radio Show 10/29/23

Yo, Y'all.
I've corralled some compositions that lean towards the experimental genre this week. Coming from Houston, my hometown, is Ak'chamel, Mantis, and David Dove & Joe McPhee. They are just some of the great sounds you'll be listening to soon.
Thanks for your listening and undying support......It matters.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below. 
http://tinyurl.com/2hwkkzzb
P.S. Check out the last hour of the program (only available on The Brain Storm Soundcloud page)

The Brainstorm Radio Show 01/07/24

Hi, y'all.
This week Dr. Dan and I have collaborated on a very cool soundtracks-only show. Originally live orchestras or in-house pianists performed alongside a film. They say that the reason for that was twofold - a way to mask the din of the projectors and to immerse the audience in the action by fusing sound and image.
When talkies arrived on the scene in the 1930s it allowed filmmakers to add composers to the mix and write music for a particular film. Max Steiner was the first to do this with the release of King Kong.
We've chosen some iconic and some obscure titles to give you a taste of how our musical minds work. Enjoy.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/2s9x9bdt
P.S. Check out the last hour of the program (only available on The Brain Storm Soundcloud page)

The Brain Storm Radio Show 01/21/24

Welcome,
I'm back to my default programming of "a mixed bag of current and venerable music from our planet". As we head towards the tail-end of our fundraiser here at KPFT, I urge you to contribute to allow free-form programming to flourish. You can do that by visiting KPFT.org and following the prompts.
The Brainstorm airs Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/ and 2-5 am Saturday nights on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/367pn895
P.S. Check out the last hour of the program (only available on The Brain Storm Soundcloud page)
Thanks, with love,
Doc Jabbo

The Brain Storm Radio Show 02/25/24

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La Tempête Cérébrale 03/10/24

Rex's Blues

Hallo, Menschen.
The term "deep cuts" in music refers to lesser-known or fan-favorite songs, often found on albums but not widely known or played. This week's offerings bring to light some of the lesser-known tracks from noteworthy psychedelic albums. Having been a young lad when these notable recordings were produced, my exposure to them came a decade later and were apportioned in "the hits" increments. Here are a few cuts that might not have entered your orbit.
The Brain Storm airs from 2-5 am every Wednesday on FM 90.1 and kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/ and Saturday from 8-11 pm on HD2 kpft.org/listen-live-hd2/
The full 4-hour show can be accessed by clicking the link below.
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The Brain Storm Radio Show 05/14/25

Salutations et Joyeux Noël.
Here are 100 holiday tracks to help chillax your Christmas season. I've got a decades long tradition of creating offbeat and unusual setlists for the holidays. I started out creating cassettes as gifts and that has morphed into broadcasting them on KPFT 90.1 and digitally. I thought I'd get back to basics this year and create a shown that most folks will appreciate. I'm not announcing artists and tracks this year, so you won't get anything but the music. 
Here's to all y'all and may your holidays be love-filled and festive.
Doc Jabbo

The Brain Storm Radio Show 05/14/25

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