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Carmen Rizzo — Overlooked Happiness
Album: The Lost Art Of The Idle Moment
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Released: 2004
Length: 5:22
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 springof63 wrote:


Thats Peel. Not Peele (he was a footballer!  just kidding)

Those of us brits old enough to have left school in the 1970s, that's who!
Middle of the night under the covers with a transistor radio and a mono earphone pretending to be asleep. We haven't forgotten what he did for music, and freedom of expression in this country. He still holds legendary status.
And you show your hand by even asking the question - because you haven't forgotten him either. Have you? 


John Peel was a visionary when it came to new and 'different' music.  Nobody like him before or since - and yes, guilty as charged on the radio and mono earphones
Posted 8 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 thisbody wrote:



Then again, who 'honestly' can say, they remember John Peele, these days anymore?


Thats Peel. Not Peele (he was a footballer!  just kidding)

Those of us brits old enough to have left school in the 1970s, that's who!
Middle of the night under the covers with a transistor radio and a mono earphone pretending to be asleep. We haven't forgotten what he did for music, and freedom of expression in this country. He still holds legendary status.
And you show your hand by even asking the question - because you haven't forgotten him either. Have you? 
Posted 1 year ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
 thisbody wrote:



Then again, who 'honestly' can say, they remember John Peele, these days anymore?


I do. waiting for the next instalment of his Festive Fifty after lights out on a school night will stay with me forever. It was usually something by the Fall
Posted 1 year ago by DavidJ    [ Reply ]
"Overlooked Happiness".
By far the best song title I know so far.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
 JIan wrote:

{#Arrowu}  I have often wondered about this myself over the years, Nerubo.  That is why people seem to whine over a repeated set of excellence, however I think you have summed up my view on the matter far better than I ever have.  {#High-five}



Then again, who 'honestly' can say, they remember John Peele, these days anymore?
Posted 2 years ago by thisbody    [ Reply ]
 Nerubo wrote:

Here's the thing the people complaining that BillG is "repeating" himself don't get.  BillG doesn't think in songs like us mere mortals, he thinks in 4 or 6 songs at once.  If a transition is brilliant, is repeating it every now and then so bad?  I would argue no.



I'm surprised that people haven't figured out by now that RP does have some programmed blocks that are repeated. How much of RP is programmed is unknown to us mere mortals.

I had a friend who had a local FM radio station (commercial free and eclectic like RP). To run it 24/7 without a full staff of jocks was really hard (finding people willing to work for free under his high standards for pronunciation was probably a factor too). He relied on a fair amount of pre-recorded blocks timed down to the last second. This was in the late 80s/early 90s.
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:

Now I'm hearing a Dark Shadows kinda thing .

8.



I'm hearing MC 900 ft. Jesus. Anybody else hear that too?
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Honest to God, I'm outside working on my bike listening to RP. The 'chirping' in this song sounds just like the Chimney Swifts circling overhead ..
Posted 3 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
I'm no musician, so I can't say what it is, but there's one chord in this piece that reveals he has worked with David Lynch...
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 bruceandjenna wrote:
This is part of a great RP set.  Elbow prior.  List track of songs before... was in a trance.
 

Yeah, Bill's rolling it out again tonight. A trippy set for RP...
Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Otherwise known as "Bill's Gambit"......
 JIan wrote:

{#Arrowu}  I have often wondered about this myself over the years, Nerubo.  That is why people seem to whine over a repeated set of excellence, however I think you have summed up my view on the matter far better than I ever have.  {#High-five}
 

Posted 3 years ago by angelomisterioso    [ Reply ]
Ayeee

This is gorgeous 
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
This is part of a great RP set.  Elbow prior.  List track of songs before... was in a trance.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
oh, this is pretty!
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 JIan wrote:

{#Arrowu}  I have often wondered about this myself over the years, Nerubo.  That is why people seem to whine over a repeated set of excellence, however I think you have summed up my view on the matter far better than I ever have.  {#High-five}
 

zactly, but people will whine with or without a reason. Bill and Rebecca take vacation too, so I'm sure they pre-program days/weeks of songs.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 Nerubo wrote:
Here's the thing the people complaining that BillG is "repeating" himself don't get.  BillG doesn't think in songs like us mere mortals, he thinks in 4 or 6 songs at once.  If a transition is brilliant, is repeating it every now and then so bad?  I would argue no.
 
well it changes too

how he puts a "mental bookmark" in a playlist makes the occasional tweak is great

arguably his genius

i appreciate the time and talent involved to build something like rp

{#Music}


Posted 4 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:
Are those samples? It does sound a little DJ Shadow'ish, which is a compliment.
Whatever it is, it's a well-earned 8... 
 
Agreed on this end, and listening on headphones gives me a better feel for how much is going on with this one....scratching too!?! - this is an 8+; LLRP!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
Kinda Enigma, Delerium, Conjure One, Sleepthief, Nitin Sawney-ish. To name but a few.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 
He's produced tracks for at least two of those artists, so some of that might be the other way around. :)
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
this would segue well with twin peaks
Posted 6 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Are those samples? It does sound a little DJ Shadow'ish, which is a compliment.
Whatever it is, it's a well-earned 8... 
Posted 6 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
8-bit samples!
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
This track is a 7, +1 because of the funny comments about BillG's segue mastery :-)
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Solid 8 from me!
Posted 8 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Kinda Enigma, Delerium, Conjure One, Sleepthief, Nitin Sawney-ish. To name but a few.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Nice. Atmospheric, different, very listenable. Lounge music with spirit.  Starting at a 7. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Good... Really good
Posted 9 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
Nice. How do you find all this good stuff??

 
We send, they filter & play.
Posted 10 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
Nice. How do you find all this good stuff??
Posted 10 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 Nerubo wrote:
Here's the thing the people complaining that BillG is "repeating" himself don't get.  BillG doesn't think in songs like us mere mortals, he thinks in 4 or 6 songs at once.  If a transition is brilliant, is repeating it every now and then so bad?  I would argue no.

 
{#Arrowu}  I have often wondered about this myself over the years, Nerubo.  That is why people seem to whine over a repeated set of excellence, however I think you have summed up my view on the matter far better than I ever have.  {#High-five}
Posted 10 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
 Nerubo wrote:
Here's the thing the people complaining that BillG is "repeating" himself don't get.  BillG doesn't think in songs like us mere mortals, he thinks in 4 or 6 songs at once.  If a transition is brilliant, is repeating it every now and then so bad?  I would argue no.

 
Very interesting point. It'd be nice if the Goldsmiths provided more insight into their programming goals and methods but perhaps that would be similar to publishing Colonel Sanders original and secret KFC recipe...
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Here's the thing the people complaining that BillG is "repeating" himself don't get.  BillG doesn't think in songs like us mere mortals, he thinks in 4 or 6 songs at once.  If a transition is brilliant, is repeating it every now and then so bad?  I would argue no.
Posted 10 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
Younger Brother -Train to this...Bill's segue mastery is never bettered.

 
Never better, but sometimes equaled - like right now - Younger Brother - Train to this ...
Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam    [ Reply ]
Younger Brother -Train to this...Bill's segue mastery is never bettered.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Perfect!I love sound like this...
Posted 11 years ago by dragancvetkovic    [ Reply ]
cool groove
Posted 11 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:


Bill's occasional and sometimes crazy asides are the best part of an already great station. 
 
I agree. I'm laughing way out loud all by myself, 'specially with the follow-up about how they're already pre-cooked...
Posted 11 years ago by sarahurban    [ Reply ]
Well, it transitioned nicely from the last song.  I guess
Posted 11 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
A really nice piece and a great title for it. It conveys a strong sense of regret.
Posted 11 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 

Bill's occasional and sometimes crazy asides are the best part of an already great station. 
Posted 11 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 

Mmm over baked...
Posted 11 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
Like a nice lamb shoulder, you can't overcook a hippy
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
Actually, I think most hippies come precooked.  You just have to warm them up.

Posted 12 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
You really can't overcook hippies. They're almost foolproof.
Posted 12 years ago by FooledAgain    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 

LOL {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
Please, stay tired. I needed that ! So laugh-out-loud funny it hurt. Thank you for bringing in my new year in such a whacked out fashion.
I no doubt need sleep too!
Happy Happy!

Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}
 
I saw a bunch of those driving (erratically) down the street in a VW Van last week...

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]

I really need to get more sleep: I thought the song title was "Overcooked Hippies"

{#Eek}


Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
better than most psuedo-electronica
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill and Rebecca for continuing to wrinkle my grey matter. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
I haven't been disappointed by any of his cds. Thanks for exposing RP to him. Please play more.
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Should I give it another try?
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
The ending sounds like Zeppelin's No Quarter.

Love the tune.

Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Rizzo? Wasn't he one of Kojak's sidekicks?

I'll get me coat...
 

Not the Rizzo I was thinking of...
rizzo

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Carmen Rizzo?
Sounds like a character from "Happy Days".
 
His brother is "Ratso" from Midnight Cowboy...

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Rizzo? Wasn't he one of Kojak's sidekicks?

I'll get me coat...
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Spooky; I've been hearing a lot of this song on Last.fm lately.  There are some marvelous tracks on this disc; highly recommended.

Delightfully chilled and full of textures.  8.
Posted 15 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I like the cover art.
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Carmen Rizzo?
Sounds like a character from "Happy Days".

Or The Sopranos.{#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 TimeWaster wrote:
I thought it said "Overcooked Happiness" at first.
 
I saw 'Overlooked Hoopiness' Funny how we all project...

Posted 15 years ago by akmegan    [ Reply ]
Now I'm hearing a Dark Shadows kinda thing .

8.
Posted 15 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I thought it said "Overcooked Happiness" at first.

 quesarah wrote:
I'm such a big geek I read the name as "Overclocked Happiness" at first.
 


Posted 15 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
It was recorded in several different cities around the world with several different vocalists. If you like this song, you will probably like the whole album; though many songs are different the overall quality of the cd is very good. Each song works even though each is unique. I suggested getting it, and if you like it, I also suggest Kate Havnevik's CD, which in my opinion is even better—amazing actually.

Sort of like a "Where in the World is Carmen Rizzo?".. Sweet.

Nice to hear this again.


Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
never heard of but i like it!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by milchschnitte    [ Reply ]
Carmen Rizzo? Sounds like a character from "Happy Days".
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
It was recorded in several different cities around the world with several different vocalists. If you like this song, you will probably like the whole album; though many songs are different the overall quality of the cd is very good. Each song works even though each is unique. I suggested getting it, and if you like it, I also suggest Kate Havnevik's CD, which in my opinion is even better—amazing actually.
wow, great breakdown :) You just convinced me to go to the store...
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Hey, this is great modern music. Got to consult my local public library
Posted 16 years ago by spanishboots    [ Reply ]
trforfun wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the rest of this album is like? I liked what I heard. Thanks.
It was recorded in several different cities around the world with several different vocalists. If you like this song, you will probably like the whole album; though many songs are different the overall quality of the cd is very good. Each song works even though each is unique. I suggested getting it, and if you like it, I also suggest Kate Havnevik's CD, which in my opinion is even better—amazing actually.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Can anyone tell me what the rest of this album is like? I liked what I heard. Thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by trforfun    [ Reply ]
quesarah wrote:
I'm such a big geek I read the name as "Overclocked Happiness" at first.
Me Too! And i didn't realizie it until I read your comment :-) Yah I'm am soooo L33T!
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
When Rap goes Klaus Schulze (cf. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Schulze)...?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
Very post-modern sounding. I'm not in a very post-modern mood however.
Posted 17 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
Wow, do you think Brian Eno was perhaps some inspiration? Me thinks so.
Posted 17 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Great album – feature Kate Havnevik on several songs, who is a great new talent.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
I'm such a big geek I read the name as "Overclocked Happiness" at first.
Posted 17 years ago by quesarah    [ Reply ]
seiferth wrote:
Tune is nice ambient- the title of the album however is bonus. Telling words for trying times.
Agreed, wholeheartedly. Advice we should all follow now and then.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
hmm...sounds like an Art Of Noise collaboration with Enigma.
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
What a thrilling auralnautical adventure!
Posted 17 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
wow, I'm startin' to chill!!
Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
Tune is nice ambient- the title of the album however is bonus. Telling words for trying times.
Posted 17 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Twin Peaks-y kinda thing going on 7.
...or Dark Shadows.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
love that dreamy ending
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
wally42 wrote:
Nice flow but a little slow for the office in a post lunch food coma.
It's kinda like a dream soundtrack for the post-lunch coma...
Posted 18 years ago by lkbooth71    [ Reply ]
Oh, that's where I put it! Always in the last place you look.
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Nice flow but a little slow for the office in a post lunch food coma.
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
I thought my hard drive was packing in. Not good at all.
Posted 18 years ago by Balla_Boy    [ Reply ]
Nice soundscape.
Posted 18 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
sounds pretty cool. e-trip, that's funny
Posted 18 years ago by toddschmutz    [ Reply ]
It's also very 2AMish for those up doing accounting. Nice and pleasant. Enjoying RP tonight.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
No. Move along. AphidA wrote:
Isn't this 4am fare? You know, for all the stupid little punk kids coming down from their E-trips, with their light sticks dying out and their pacifiers still in their mouths
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Almost Morcheeba-esque.. I quite like it, then again, I'm not sure...! I do like the lazy scratching tho - very Trip-hop.
Posted 18 years ago by ShepHeard    [ Reply ]
The very beginning of the song sounds like the intro to "Running with the Devil" by Van Halen.
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Little_Wing    [ Reply ]
All the soul of a computer to my ears.
Posted 18 years ago by normol    [ Reply ]
Whoa, I thought this was an Air track I hadn't heard before....
Posted 18 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]
Funky!
Posted 18 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
tlong9396 wrote:
Had to up my score as this got good.
I hope it does something, as 45 seconds in it is boring, repetetive, and a strong 2.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
Had to up my score as this got good.
Posted 18 years ago by tlong9396    [ Reply ]
no time to type today...work is getting in the way of my song posts...great tune !!
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
bite the weenie, rizz.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Candleben wrote:
Oh man, this was dying for a segue into No Quarter, either the Zep original, or the Maktub cover!
totally agree.
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Cool tune,needs some lead guitar fill.I just did my own fill and it sounded more in depth...
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Twin Peaks-y kinda thing going on 7.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
designerGirl wrote:
Same synth sample as Air's Alpha Beta Gaga? Ooops! Now, who used it first?
If it is exactly the same Air's ABG was 2004, this is 2005. I like it anyway, who cares?
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
oh geesh, how embarassing. Same synth sample as Air's Alpha Beta Gaga. Ooops! Now, who used it first?
Posted 18 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
Bought this cd from hearing it here, and I like it alot.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Oh man, this was dying for a segue into No Quarter, either the Zep original, or the Maktub cover!
I agree.
Posted 18 years ago by Candleben    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
This is about how awake I am right now!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Thought it might be something new from Air at first.
I was thinking Zero7 myself, but either way,
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
Isn't this 4am fare? You know, for all the stupid little punk kids coming down from their E-trips, with their light sticks dying out and their pacifiers still in their mouths
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Thought it might be something new from Air at first.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Oh man, this was dying for a segue into No Quarter, either the Zep original, or the Maktub cover!
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Gets me in touch with my ethereal side! OM value 9
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Lots of new music on the RP today... This has a pretty smooth groove, no?
Posted 18 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Smoooov!
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]