Since 1985 we’ve been celebrating the spatially expanded version of the ubiquitous folk instrument known as the guitar. From its nomadic roots as the middle-eastern lute called the oud, through its evolution in medieval Spain to the Spanish guitar, its electrification in 20th century America, and later electronification as a vehicle for virtual space travel — the guitar has arguably become the most successful musical instrument in history, as well as the subject of our largest and longest-running series.
On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we journey far and deep in the six-string universe, on a lucky program called SPACE GUITARS 13.
Music is by ERIK SCOTT, STRATOSPHERE, ROB BYRD, MICHAEL DIAMOND, CARL WEINGARTEN & CATHERINE MARIE CHARLTON, MATT BORGHI, JUHA-MATTI RAUTINAINEN, ROBERT FRIPP & BRIAN ENO, and JEFF PEARCE.
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{{{swoon}}} I love all of the space guitars programs so much. Stretching outside alone under the stars tonight listening to this was the BEST – thanks!
Thank you, Trixie!