The Changing Times (Episode 41)

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben tells the story of a fan giving him a gift as Ben was out of town in San Diego. Ben then brings in sections for this episode of the Musical Circle, which has many different sections, including Under the Radar, Around the World, Soul, Groove, and Uptempo Bass sections. This episode also serves as the Musical Circle debuts of the following: Alice Shone, Molly Seger, Ella Thompson, Esther Morgan, Snoh Aalegra, Jaz Karis, Ricki-Lee, Ben Böhmer, Isaac Delusion, and Lindsey Stirling. Here are all the songs in order on this episode:

--Yearly Jams Section--

1. Tell Me How - Tokyo Tea Room (2024)

2. Give It All - Tommy Richman (from the 2024 album COYOTE)

3. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga featuring Bruno Mars (2024)

4. Stars Will Align - Kygo featuring Imagine Dragons (2024)

--Under the Radar Section--

5. face to face - Alice Shone (from August 2024)

6. Glass House - Molly Seger (from September 6 2024)

7. Omen - Ella Thompson (from September 13 2024)

8. Lessons Learnt - Esther Morgan (from her 2024 EP Letters to Past Lovers)

--Soul Section--

9. Sunset BLVD - Jaz Karis (released as a single but put on her 2024 album Safe Flight)

10. Lose Control - Amaria (from the 2021 album Bittersweet)

11. Back to Me - Raquel Rodriguez (from her 2024 EP called Back to Me)

12. Out of Your Way - Snoh Aalegra (from the 2017 album Feels)

Free Space Song: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes (from the 2003 album Elephant)

--Uptempo Bass Section--

14. Launchpad - Subsonic and Aleya Mae (2023)

15. Lift You Up - BlVCK CROWZ and ESKEI83 (2021)

16. Help You Stay - Ruth Royall featuring Technimatic (2023)

17. Elastic Soul - Alix Perez (from the 2024 album Entanglements)

--Around the World Section--

18. Point of No Return - Ricki-Lee (from her 2024 album On My Own) (Australia)

19. Night Cruise - by the jazz band T-Square (from the 2015 album Paradise) (Japan)

20. Lost and Found - Isaac Delusion (title track from the January 2024 album, also called Lost and Found) (France)

21. Blossoms - Ben Bohmer (from the 2024 album called Bloom) (Germany)

--Groove Section--

22. Back on the Market - Gavin Turek (from the 2024 album Diva Of the People)

23. Survive - Lindsey Stirling featuring Walk Off the Earth (from the 2024 album Duality)

24. Down on the Street (Dance Mix) - Shakatak (from the 1984 album also called Down on the Street)

25. The Night is Calling - MF Robots (from the 2018 album Music For Robots)

Closing Song: Oasis - Jordan Rakei (from the 2020 album Origin)

The Musical Circle returns on October 10th, 2024 with episode 42 titled, "The Alternatives: Part II (2)"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, John, and Tristen, along with the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle. Ben sends his regards and respect to his friend Laisha who he hopes is doing good and getting better with her life. He still cares about her and wishes her nothing but happiness. Also, Ben gives a special shoutout to a new friend of his from San Diego, Molly for a Musical Circle fruit basket he received on Saturday.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Produced and Edited by: Melissa

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Interim Advisor: Elizabeth Hughes

with respect to the Advisor to the Director: Laisha Zaragoza

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles