An Escape from Reality (Episode 38)

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This episode is the aftermath after the one-year anniversary episode of the Musical Circle as the Musical Circle heads forward into the future. The host, Ben Charles, explains what has been going on with the Musical Circle over the last 2 weeks, including having an interview last Wednesday in which Ben was asked fan questions for the first time. There are 6 sections in this episode, with 4 songs each in all of them. This episode marks the third time that all 4 pillars of harmony (Jazzy Checkpoint, Alternative/Indie, Soul, and Rock) are in the same episode at the same time. This episode also serves as the debuts for Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, The Score, Beck, Hinds, Muni Long, October London, Nubya Garcia, BLUSWING, Siobhan Winifred, Abby Holliday, Isabella Kensington, Tommy Newport, Julia Jacklin, and Strawberry Guy. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Late Night Pop Section

1. Troubled Waters - Alex Warren (2024)

2. Lemons - Cyn (from her 2024 EP Valley Girl - Side A - Lost on Laurel)

3. Houdini - Dua Lipa (2023 but also on her 2024 album Radical Optimism)

4. Don't Smile - Sabrina Carpenter (from her 2024 album Short and Sweet)

Rock Section (Pillar of Harmony)

1. Live Forever - Oasis (from the 1994 album Definitely Maybe)

2. Boom Boom Back - Hinds and Beck (from the 2024 album VIVA HINDS)

3. Visions - The Score (from their 2024 latest single)

4. Ahead of The Game - Mark Knopfler (the lead singer for Dire Straits) (2024)

Soul Section (Pillar of Harmony)

1. Things I Never Said - Muni Long (from the 2024 album Revenge)

2. She Keeps Calling - October London (2024)

3. Thought You Were the One - Tommy Richman (2024)

4. Bust Your Windows - Jazmine Sullivan (from the 2008 album Fearless)

Free Space Song: Husk - Men I Trust (2024)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section (Pillar of Harmony)

1. Set it Free - Nubya Garcia (featuring Richie) (2024)

2. in your eyes - BLUSWING (from the 2024 album Panorama)

3. We Have Each Other - TC and the Groove Family (from their 2024 EP also called We Have Each Other)

4. Remember the Time - Julian Vaughn ( from the 2017 album Bonafide)

Under the Radar Section

1. Black Walnut - SHEBAD (2024)

2. Don't Do Well Alone - Siobhan Winifred (2024)

3. Butterfly Song - Abby Holliday (from the 2024 album Crack A Smile, Come On, Stay A While)

4. in another life - Isabella Kensington ( from her 2024 EP in another life)

Alternative/Indie Section (Pillar of Harmony)

1. Love's Changing - Tasha (2024)

2. Tangerine - Tommy Newport (2023)

3. Don't Know How To Keep Loving You - Julia Jacklin (from the 2019 album Crushing)

4. Mrs. Magic - Strawberry Guy (2019)

Closing Song: Carry on Wayward Son - Kansas (from the 1976 album Leftoverture)

The Musical Circle will return with the next episode, September 19th, 2024, episode 39, titled, "Steps to Getting Stronger"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the following people: Rhys Jones, the main person of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Melissa, Tristen, Sebastian, Elizabeth, and the many people who listen and follow the Musical Circle. Also, a special thank you and appreciation to the people who have helped Ben feel better during this entire time.

Editor: Melissa

Produced by: Melissa

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Directed by: Ben Charles