21 episodes

RAREFIED AIR is a music-driven podcast focusing on unique, vintage, and otherwise entertaining tracks culled from the archives of some of the film and television industry’s premiere production music libraries. The show primarily focuses on vintage production library music that was created for films and television programs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Rarefied Air Adam Blau

    • Music
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

RAREFIED AIR is a music-driven podcast focusing on unique, vintage, and otherwise entertaining tracks culled from the archives of some of the film and television industry’s premiere production music libraries. The show primarily focuses on vintage production library music that was created for films and television programs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2017

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2017

    A very special HALLOWEEN episode of RAREFIED AIR! Hear vintage grooves to help get you in the Halloween spirit. All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. Hair Raiser, Keith Papworth; 00:22 (De Wolfe)
     
    02. Perpetual Percussion, Sam Fonteyn; 04:23 (APM)
     
    03. On the Graveside, Johnny Hawksworth; 06:11 (De Wolfe)
     
    04. In a Panic Room, Ivan Kaslik; 08:06 (Megatrax)
     
    05. Timps of Terror, Sam Fonteyn; 10:13 (APM)
     
    06. Dirty Scream, Gert Wilden; 12:19 (Megatrax)
     
    07. Suspense Musical Saw, Johnny Hawksworth; 12:54 (APM)
     
    08. The Rat Race, Nick Ingman; 13:36 (APM)
     
    09. Approaching Danger, Roger Roger; 17:18 (Firstcom)
     
    10. Paper Chase, Eric Allen & Frank Reidy; 18:58 (De Wolfe)
     
    11. Saturday Beat, Keith Papworth; 22:25 (De Wolfe)

    • 24 min
    Episode 020

    Episode 020

    A song sampled by Eazy-E. A tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Retro tracks used by NFL Films and the Battlefield video game series. And lots more! All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. Hawkwind and Fire, Alan Hawkshaw; 00:24 (APM)
     
    02. Tutti Flutti, Vladimir Cosma; 05:00 (De Wolfe)
     
    03. Cavalero, Jack Trombey; 08:25 (De Wolfe)
     
    04. Cozy Cake Fight, Gert Wilden; 11:59 (Megatrax)
     
    05. Walk and Talk, Syd Dale; 14:35 (APM)
     
    06. Buttoned-Up, Roger Webb; 17:53 (Firstcom)
     
    07. L’Amour et L'Enfer, Jack Arel & Pierre Dutour; 18:45 (Firstcom)
     
    08. Hallo, Let’s Slap, Gerhard Trede; 20:48 (APM)
     
    09. Sunflight, Nigel Hess; 24:57 (De Wolfe)
     

    10. What A Happy Day, Gert Wilden; 28:42 (Megatrax)

    • 31 min
    Rarefied Air - Episode 019

    Rarefied Air - Episode 019

    A song sampled by recording artist Beck. Fictional Matt LeBlanc’s infamous ringtone. And lots more! All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. May We Introduce, Franck Pourcel, Otto Sieben, & Jean-Claude Madonne; 00:24 (APM)
     
    02. Pop-up, Roger Webb; 04:35 (De Wolfe)
     
    03. Vodka Time, Ernst August Quelle; 07:32 (Megatrax)
     
    04. Progress Chaser, Roger Jackson; 11:28 (De Wolfe)
     
    05. Amour, Vacances et Baroque, Paul Guiot & Paul Piot; 13:57 (Firstcom)
     
    06. Carnival for Strings, Pierre Duclos & Maurice Helison; 18:17 (Firstcom)
     
    07. Stickman, Sam Spence; 20:12 (APM)
     
    08. Two Time, Syd Dale; 21:43 (APM)
     
    09. Dream Street, Ernst August Quelle; 24:52 (Megatrax)
     


    10. Rosebud Joe, Reg Tilsley; 29:27 (De Wolfe)
     

    • 32 min
    Rarefied Air - Episode 018

    Rarefied Air - Episode 018

    A song sampled by legendary hip hop producers Prince Paul and Dan the Automator. A popular television news theme. And lots more! All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. Danger Musicians At Work, Syd Dale; 00:23 (APM)
     
    02. Riding My Bike, Frank McDonald & Chris Rae; 03:45 (De Wolfe)
     
    03. Kinematix, Roger Jackson; 05:37 (De Wolfe)
     
    04. Portrait of a Flirt, Robert Farnon; 09:31 (Firstcom)
     
    05. Jane, Simon Haseley; 12:24 (De Wolfe)
     
    06. Sugar Beat, Gordon Franks; 16:07 (Firstcom)
     
    07. Fog City Chase, Hans Posegga; 17:51 (Megatrax)
     
    08. Tense Preparation, Nick Ingman; 19:01 (APM)
     
    09. Romance for Sad Girls, Ernst August Quelle; 22:05 (Megatrax)
     

    10. Roadwalk, Syd Dale; 27:16 (APM)
     

    • 29 min
    Rarefied Air - Episode 017

    Rarefied Air - Episode 017

    A song sampled by soul duo Gnarls Barkley. A track by a guitarist who toured with the Grateful Dead. And lots more music from production music legends Barbara Moore, Robert Farnon, Gert Wilden, and more! All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. Preacher’s Club, Jack Arel & Pierre Dutour; 00:22 (Chappell)
     
    02. Light Traveller, John Renbourn; 04:12 (APM)
     
    03. Going Places, Philip Lane; 07:35 (APM)
     
    04. Scamp, Simon Park; 11:14 (De Wolfe)
     
    05. Junior Jet Set, Keith Mansfield; 14:16 (APM)
     
    06. Miss Belly Button, Gert Wilden; 17:44 (Megatrax)
     
    07. Schluf, Schluf, Schluf, arr. Gert Wilden; 18:53 (Megatrax)
     
    08. His Name Was, Barbara Moore; 20:49 (De Wolfe)
     
    09. Always, Roger Webb; 24:48 (De Wolfe)
     
    10. Bubble Ballet, Robert Farnon; 29:02 (Firstcom)
     

    • 30 min
    Rarefied Air - Episode 016

    Rarefied Air - Episode 016

    The welcome music for the New York Rangers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden. A TV theme song that reached number one on the UK charts. And lots more! All pieces featured here are library tracks originally written to be used in film and television productions during the 1960s, 70s, & 80s. For more details check out the complete show notes at www.rarefiedairpod.com
     
    01. Tobago Girls, Ernst August Quelle; 00:21 (Megatrax)
     
    02. Hyperdrive (A), M. Ironton & Francis Monkman; 03:53 (APM)
     
    03. Little Imp, Jack Trombey; 06:54 (De Wolfe)
     
    04. Tomorrow’s World, Johnny Hawksworth & Roger Webb; 10:21 (De Wolfe)
     
    05. The Huckle-Buckle, Robert Farnon; 14:03 (Firstcom)
     
    06. Head Start, Kenny Wheeler; 18:00 (APM)
     
    07. Nebulae, Jay Berliner; 19:26 (Firstcom)
     
    08. Bossa Baboon, Hans Posegga; 20:20 (Megatrax)
     
    09. Eye Level, Jack Trombey; 24:07 (De Wolfe)
     


    10. Once Upon A Holiday, James Clarke; 27:30 (APM)
     

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Skely ,

Best. Music. Podcast.

Fantastic podcast, perfect length, perfectly edited, great music, fantastic for work soundtrack or just relaxing.

broadwayfan12345 ,

great music!

Super-relaxing pod and very informative about production music. Really fun and definitely worth a listen!

parentwithapps ,

Fantastic music choices

Adam curates really interesting music from a catalog I wasn't too familiar with. This is a great listen for music lovers and cinephiles alike. I have no idea how else anyone would come across some of these music selections. This is the exact kind of thing that you need an expert curator for, and the host clearly has deep knowledge in this domain.

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