The Midnight Banjo Show Panos K

Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 1: 'Saloon Music: Fact or Fiction?'
Chapter 1: 'Enter the Gunslinger'

In this first episode, you will experience your first interaction with the creatures inhabiting the realm of the Eternal West. Stay vigilant, as nothing is what it seems!

In the meantime, we will explore the institution of the saloon in the Wild West, the patrons it used to attract, and, of course, the music of that time through auditory examples.

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https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-1.html

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lq8s0YpoOTKzhw9RT6eWP?si=2c7f36e0096844d9

You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/season-1-episode-1-saloon-music-fact-or.html

The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art

***MUSIC CREDITS***

All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

Scott Joplin compositions featured in the episode:

'Original Rags'
'Ragtime Dance'
'The Entertainer'

Other Tracks:

'Ragtime Getdown' by Holizna
'The Smiler' by Percy Wenrich (Zonophone Concert Band)

The above were sourced from  the 'Free Music Archive':
https://freemusicarchive.org/

You can access the license here:
https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

Music performed but not owned by Panos K:

'Ragtime Cowboy Joe', originally composed by Lewis F. Muir, Maurice Abrahams- lyrics written by Grant Clarke (1912).

This song has entered the Public Domain.

The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).

The chordie tune heard after the coin dropped into the slot was inspired by Pete Wernick's instruction on stock progressions in his book 'Bluegrass Banjo', which you can acquire here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluegrass-Banjo-P-Wernick/dp/0825601487

The aforementioned links are *not* sponsored.

Music written and performed by Panos K:

'Rhymeless Sonata'  (intro & Outro Theme)
'Pianjo'

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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 2: 'Johnny Cash & The Outlaw Bunch'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt I of II)

In this episode, 'You' will be introduced to the 'painted' lady, who will take you by the hand and escort you deeper into this strange cantina.

In Episode Main, we are going to explore the movement of Outlaw Country, giving you a crash course on the When, Where, Why and By Whom of this subgenre, while paying a tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and his relationship with Glen Sherley.


Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2.html

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LKHD9ZnqyNeLKCQo04PkX?si=e4fcce3307d942ea&pt=a5b3e860e6fed3921c1afb06dd346d3a

You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-2-sources.html

Listen to KCRWs 'Johnny Tried' here:
https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/lost-notes/johnny-tried-the-ballad-of-glen-sherley

The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art

***MUSIC CREDITS***

All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

The two focal songs of the episode were:

'Greystone Chapel' by Glen Sherley
'Highwayman' by The Highwaymen

The songs themselves were not played in the episode, and the portion of the lyrics mentioned was adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.

Music performed but not originally written by Panos K:

The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).

Music arranged and performed by Panos K:

'If Johnny Played the Banjo' (standard Country progression played in the style of Cash)

Music written and performed by Panos K:

'Rhymeless Sonata'  (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Shoot In The Dark'* (instrumental edit)
'Sound of Hound' (strummed teaser)
'Believe' (instrumental/chill edit)
'Pianjo'
'Sound of Hound' (instrumental edit)

*Co-written with guitarist Sebastian Kizito who composed the tune's theme on the guitar, intended for the banjo

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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 3: 'Between a Rock and a... Country Boy'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt II of II)

The time is nigh for 'You' to play your first notes on the banjo, while all eyes in the saloon are on you. Beware, though, for not everyone has your best interest in mind...

This episode's main musical focus are artists that are associated with a brand of Country which, albeit heavily influenced by Rock Music, is not usually labeled as 'Country Rock' or 'Southern Rock'.

Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2_16.html

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You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-3-sources.html

Listen to the recommended Country History podcast 'Cocaine & Rhinestones' here:
https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/

The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art

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***MUSIC CREDITS***

All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

The two focal songs of the episode were:

'Cocaine' by J.J. Cale  (as covered by Eric Clapton)
'Hillbilly Bone' by Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins

Any of the lyrics mentioned were adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.

Music arranged and produced by Panos K:

'Hard Funky Jam' (heard early on and at the end of Episode Main)

All guitars: Sebastian Kizito
Bass: Akis a.ka. 'Rooster' (4Bitten)
Drums: Panos K
Arranged by Panos K & Sebastian Kizito

Music written and performed by Panos K:

'Rhymeless Sonata'  (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Sound of Hound' (rock edit)*
'Easiest Way Down'*
'Everafter' (instrumental & acoustic edit)
'Black Day 2.2' by Innervision 33**
'If Trace Played the Banjo' 
'Tension'
'Pianjo'
'Pensive Parts I & II'***


*Written by Panos K but co-arranged with and wholly performed by Christos Koutalos

**Innervision 33 were:
Sebastian Kizito (guitar & vocals), Paraskevi K (synthesizer & vocals) and Panos K (drums & vocals)
The song was written by Sebastian Kizito
Drums by Panos K
Synthesizer by Paraskevi K

*** Co-written with Sebastian Kizito


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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 4: 'Rednecks & The Red Carpet'
Chapter 3: 'Pleased To Meet You'

Congratulations on your performance last episode! You left your audience yearning for more! The show is over now, though, and a mysterious patron of the saloon wants to make your acquaintance.  He's got an interesting proposition to make...

On Episode Main, we will concern ourselves with artists that fall within the category of 'Country Pop' or 'Pop Country', with a focus on Taylor Swift and Brantley Gilbert.

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Read the story and access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/


***MUSIC CREDITS***

All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

The  focal song of the episode was:

'Rolex (R) On A Redneck' by Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean.

Any of the lyrics mentioned were adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.

Music performed but not written by Panos K:

The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).

Music written and performed by Panos K:

'Rhymeless Sonata'  (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Roadtrip'*
'12' (instrumental edit)**
'Intro'
'Sound of Hound' 
'Disco Grass'***

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*Bass by Paraskevi K and drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/102184/funk-drum-loop-by-lichdesgin-free-90bpm-funk-drum-loop

**Drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/272466/hard-drum-loop-free-100bpm-rock-drum-loop

***Drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/289665/dirty-drums-free-100bpm-pop-drum-loop




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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 5: '3 a.m.' or... The Country Side of Brian!

Have you ever thought of Marilyn Manson's relationship to... Country Music?
I know I have!
And we are going to explore this and other darker aspects of Country Music, in this special on 'Dark Country'.

Fans of the story and 'Learn 2 Write' segments will have to bear with us for a couple of weeks or so, as we are trying out a new format. The old one will be back shortly...

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Access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/06/season-1-episode-5-sources.html

All sfx sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

Listen to the Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UexIFHpxZQ73GdNMj4JLw?si=7065834e8bba45b3

***MUSIC CREDITS***

The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922)

Music written and performed by Panos K:

Intro: 'Rhymeless Sonata'
'Pensive Part I'*
'Crocodile Jim'**
'Believe'
'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick)


*Drum loop for 'Pensive' courtesy of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso

** Drum loop and bass by Paraskevi K


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Season 1 Episode 6: Devil's Dream Pt I (STORY ONLY)

Fans of 'The Lore of the Eternal West', your moment has arrived!
Enjoy a whole episode of... story time, with little else!

Our next 'What the... Country?' part, complete with 'Episode Main' and 'Learn 2 Write' will be out in two weeks.

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Read the story on our blog:
https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/3378512175330641548

All sfx sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/

*** MUSIC CREDITS ***

Music written and performed by Panos K:

Intro/Outro: 'Rhymeless Sonata'
'Pensive Part I'*

*Drum loop for 'Pensive' courtesy of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso

Bass by Paraskevi K



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