Name: Ode to War by Joe Frank
Duration: 5 min 51 s
Description: A Joe Frank "celebration" of Memorial Day from the show I'm Not Crazy.

Thanks, I really appreciate catching this today, of all days.

Andalusian Girl

This track was written on the cusp of autumn, reflecting on how the changing in seasons can have such a visceral internal effect on us. I find that every year, the shift between seasons has a huge impact on my mood and outlook, and was in awe of how powerful nature is to move us so much. 'Evergreen' is an acknowledgement of how we have to embrace this, and that - no matter how hard we try - humans are no match for the forces of nature.

Evergreen

Joe Frank is an American radio artist known best for his often philosophical, humorous, surrealist, and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas.

Pauper's Day (1996)

What is reality? What is the meaning of life? Evil, madness, suffering and death are explored in this delightfully whimsical program by Joe Frank. Reality Check addresses the most vexing questions concerning the human condition in a resigned, yet high-spirited way that will leave listeners heartened and uplifted. This program is for philosophically inclined audiences only. --Joe Frank
With Gideon Brower.

Reality Check

A Joe Frank "celebration" of Memorial Day from the show I'm Not Crazy.

I'm Not Crazy

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Ode to War

From 1979, Joe's personality shines in this piece about summer in Manhattan.

Summer Notes

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Summer

©Joe Frank Holiday Selections

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Thanksgiving : from Pilgrim

Joe explores different angles on death and scenarios that lead to it. From the show "On the Edge (remix" 
“Death is the last thing you’ll ever do.”

On the Edge (Remix)

Death Is....

take all the time you need
i am a dog on a leash
the way you called my name
has taught me more than you'll know

sometimes i just wanna go home
going to the park makes me feel so alone
took the pill so i can feel right
dove head first i wanna see the light

will you still hold my name
even if i run away

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ronnie red on keys
produced by daisy chain
crybaby worldwide

DIVE

from Iceland Part 3 (orig)

Come Closer

Holiday Selections

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The Holiday Season : from Clement at Christmas

An American radio icon, Joe is known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas. Joe’s radio programs are at times dark and frequently funny. Adding to the absurd atmosphere of his monologues and dramas are loops of percussive music over drones.

Throughout his career, Joe has been honored with many major industry awards, including the George Foster Peabody Award, and an Emmy. Over the years Joe’s distinctive approach to making radio has inspired producers around the country to experiment with and stretch the medium beyond traditional boundaries.  Be sure to subscribe to Joe's YouTube channel with full shows and/or selections uploaded each week. Go to:
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Ode to War

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