Various Artists - Frederik Ix ConductsThe Danish King Frederik IX's preoccupation with music must be described as atypical, in fact, unique for a member of a royal house, since it is hardly possible to cite other examples of ruling monarchs whose favorite pastime was orchestral conducting. As a conductor Frederik IX, although self taught, favored technically difficult challenges in the great symphonic repertoire, in particular music from Wagner's operas, gave the King's unusual musical

a highlight on the album

A bonus sixth single includes remixes by Pete Rock ("Colors") and BadBadNotGood ("Black Moon Rising")

and a keen ear

and they were free to revive these memories and historic moments through new compositions

A host of veteran punk acts and young up-and-commers offer up this tricky treat of Halloween-themed punk rock songs for the whole dysfunctional family

Now the "Grande Nation" had to prove itself anew and find a new self-image

the quintet gained several platinum albums with "Blessed Be" and "Paris Kills" and not only reached #1 of the single and album charts in their home country of Finland

and was a very influential musician and composer in his day

After Mozart's death in 1756

after 70 years of a phenomenal career

Adam Scone

Compiled from BBC recordings featured on the programs "Saturday Swings