Dancing Mattress Productions: The Midday Distraction #37: "In C" Remixes

Today's episode features a couple of remixes of the Terry Riley composition "In C." Learn more about it in an episode of the Radio Lab podcast that aired late last year.

Here's what you'll hear today (right-click to download MP3 or to open in a new tab or window):

Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble: "Bints Mix (Michael Lowenstern Remix)"
Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble: "In C - Semi-Detached (Jack Dangers Remix)"

(Total play time: 13:56)

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Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Waitangi Day or New Zealand Day in New Zealand, and the Sami National Day in Finland and Scandinavia.

German philosopher and Bavarian Illuminati founder Adam Weishaupt was born this day in 1748. U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was born this day in 1756. The first 86 African-American emigrants to modern-day Liberia started a settlement this day in 1820. James Ewell Brown Stuart, better known as J.E.B. Stuart, was born this day in 1833; he would become a cavalry general in the Confederate Army during the U.S. Civil War and would, later, haunt an American tank during World War II, as detailed in the pages of DC Comics. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was born this day in 1895. The international arbitration court at The Hague was created this day in 1910. Mediocre actor turned U.S. President Ronald Reagan was born this day in 1911 -- and though the rascal died in 2004, his deregulation policies continue to destroy America to this day. Actor and liberal political activist Mike Farrell was born this day in 1939. Formre NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw was born this day in 1940. American gun-control heroine Sarah Brady was born this day in 1942. Jamaican musician Bob Marley was born this day in 1945. Canadian singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle was born this day in 1946. Singer Natalie Cole was born this day in 1950. Queen Elizabeth II -- in a treehouse at Kenya's Treetops Hotel at the time -- became the sovereign of the United Kingdom this day in 1952, after the death of her father, George VI.

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Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose was born this day in 1962. British singer Rick Astley was born this day in 1966. Shocking Blue's "Venus" topped the U.S. singles chart this day in 1970. Actress and probable future celebrity crush entrant Alice Greczyn was born this day in 1986. Comedian, singer, actor and philanthropist Danny Thomas died this day in 1991. Tennis legend Arthur Ashe died this day in 1993. Comic book artist Jack Kirby died this day in 1994. Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan National Airport this day in 1998 as part of the right-wing fetish with a mediocre and none-too-bright president. And American singer Frankie Laine died this day in 2007.