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Episode 184: Betty Robinson
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Music
Pollen by H.Takahashi and, later, Photosynthese.
The New York Herald Tribune by Martial Solal
Trying Something Again, Again by Lullatone
Wiffle Ball from Joel P. West’s score for Short Term 12
The title theme to Cani Arrabbiati
Increase by David Lang and Alarm Will Sound
Nijuichi by Sylvain Chaveau
Occam II for Violin by Eliane Radigue
Drunken Aviator by the (great, truly) Ida.
Eyes Closed and Travelling by Peter Broderick
Notes
- If you are looking to read more about Betty, I’d suggest Rosanne Montillo’s terrific book, Fire on the Track.