OCCUPY THIS HOUR

From: Joyride Media
Length: 54:00

Jackson Browne, David Crosby and Ani DiFranco and others discuss how Occupy and other movements inspire their socially conscious music. Hosted by Lisa Simeone. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

Promos

Playing: OCCUPY THIS HOUR
From: Joyride Media

Occupy-this-album_small Also features interviews with Dar Williams, Joel Rafael, James McMurtry, Jason Samel and Matt Pless, plus the songs they contributed to the "Occupy this Album" compilation released to raise awareness for Occupy and its core issues.

More from Joyride Media

Preservation Hall Jazz Band - That's It! (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

Inside the making of Preservation Hall Jazz Band's new album, featuring interviews with the band and co-producer Jim James (My Morning Jacket)

Willie Nelson 80th Birthday Podcast (01:16:38)
From: Joyride Media

17 short features about Willie Nelson's life to help celebrate his 80th birthday. Great for on-air modules or websites with the PRX player widget.

West of Memphis (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

New one-hour special details the story of the West Memphis Three case – the accused, the victims, the legal battles and the advocates. Will include clips from new West of ...

Art Garfunkel: The Singer (41:00)
From: Joyride Media

An hour of Art Garfunkel's music and highlights from his many writings.

Elvis Presley: Prince From Another Planet (58:00)
From: Joyride Media

Highlights from Elvis' one and only appearance in New York City.

Dave Matthews Band: Away From The World (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

Dave Matthews talks about returning to the studio, getting older and what music means to him 20 years into his career.

Johnny Cash: The Greatest (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

Old friends and new admirers talk about what Johnny Cash means to them.

Rodriguez: Searching For Sugar Man (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

Rodriguez was a music legend in South Africa, but it took 25 years for him to find out.

Paul Simon Graceland (59:30)
From: Joyride Media

Paul Simon recalls the creative sparks and controversies surrounding his landmark album, "Graceland"

Joey Ramone...ya know? (59:00)
From: Joyride Media

Joey Ramone's close friends and family salute him by rocking out and finishing the tracks Joey left behind when he died.

Piece Description

Also features interviews with Dar Williams, Joel Rafael, James McMurtry, Jason Samel and Matt Pless, plus the songs they contributed to the "Occupy this Album" compilation released to raise awareness for Occupy and its core issues.

Transcript

Occupy This Hour
Radio script

Music (under):

Croz: artists get to work with ideas, and ideas are the most powerful things on the planet. Songs are a really wonderful way to transmit ideas, and ideas are real power.

WHEN THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT EMERGED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, IT CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF A LOT OF MUSICIANS. EVERY SITE THAT OPENED IN THE MONTHS TO COME INCLUDED A HEALTHY SHARE OF ARTISTS READY TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT THROUGH SONG.
99 DIFFERENT MUSICIANS DONATED A SONG FOR THE CAUSE, AND THEY WERE COMPILED INTO A BENEFIT SOUNDTRACK CALLED “OCCUPY THIS ALBUM.”
IN THE NEXT HOUR, MANY OF THOSE MUSICIANS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ABOUT THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT AND WHAT INSPIRED THEM TO WRITE THESE SONGS.
I’M LISA SIMEONE, AND WELCOME TO “OCCUPY THIS HOUR.”

Music fades

Part 1

WELCOME BACK TO “OCCUPY THIS HOUR.” I’M LISA SIMEONE.

SINGER AND SONGWRITER JASON SAMEL WAS INS...
Read the full transcript

Timing and Cues

1. Billboard Intro (1:00)

In: David Crosby: "Artists get to work with ideas..."
Out: "I'm Lisa Simeone and welcome to Occupy This Hour."

2. Part 1 (16:00)

In: "Welcome back to Occupy this Hour..."

Something's Got to Give - Matt Pless
What are their Names - David Crosby and Graham Nash
Better Luck Next Time - Jennie Arnau

Out: "...you're listening to Occupy this Hour."

3. Break 1 (1:00)

4. Part 2 (19:00)

In: "Welcome back to Occupy this Hour..."

Which Side are you On - Ani Difranco
China Basin Digs - Joel Rafael
Play the Greed - Dar Williams

Out: "...you're listening to Occupy this Hour."

5. Break 2 (1:00)

6. Part 3 (16:00)

In: "Welcome back to Occupy this Hour..."

Come On, Come On, Come On - Jackson Browne
We Can't Make it Here - James McMurtry with Joan Baez & Steve Earle
Smile (Get Up and Sing) - Jason Samel

Out: "...thanks for listening."

7. Promo spot (0:30)

Musical Works

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Smile (Get Up and Sing)	Jason Samel	Occupy This Album .	Music for Occupy	2012	01:00
Somethings Got to Give	Matt Pless	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	04:18
What Are Their Names	Crosby & Nash	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	01:19
Better Luck Next Time	Jennie Arnau	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	04:08
People Have The Power (Live)	Patti Smith	Occupy This Album .	Music for Occupy	2012	01:00
A Peaceful Solution	Willie Nelson	Occupy This Album .	Music for Occupy	2012	01:00
Which Side are You On? (a cappella)	Ani DiFranco	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	06:05
China Basin Digs	Joel Rafael	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	03:21
Play the Greed	Dar Williams	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	03:08
Occupation Freedom	George Martinez & The Global Block Collective	Occupy This Album .	Music for Occupy	2012	01:00
Come On, Come On, Come On	Jackson Browne	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	05:38
We Can't Make it Here	James McMurtry, Joan Baez & Steve Earle	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	06:03
Smile (Get Up and Sing)	Jason Samel	Occupy This Album.	Music for Occupy	2012	05:00
Pulse	Occupy Wall Street Drummers	Occupy This Album .	Music for Occupy	2012	00:00