Psychedelic Psoul

In this extended episode we revisit the Woodstock Music & Art Fair which took place August 15 - 18, 1969 near Bethel, New York. This episode contains musical highlights as well as audio samples of stage announcements and interviews with members of the audience. It was the most unique concert in rock history that still has resonance to this day. You're  financial contributions are welcomed...

The American Underground music scene of the 1960's is featured in this episode. While most bands didn't achieve a wider commercial appeal, some bands left an imprint on their listeners and have gone on to influence successive generations of bands. Bands like The Velvet Underground are still very relevant to many of today's Post Modern Rock bands. This episode also contains a sample...

There were several serious incidents during the Psychedelic era such as a televised War, race riots, protesters confronted by the police, the formation of dangerous cults, radical hippie groups looking for a clash of ideas both philosophically and physically. There was a lot of heaviness. Humor was a good antidote towards the harder side of the hippie age and several bands lightened the mood with...

This is a special episode in observance of the 50th anniversary of the passing of Jim Morrison. The show will play uninterrupted so you can feel the flow of Jim's poetry and The Doors music. This is a tribute to the genius of the Lizard King. You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Also: Listen to previous...

British bands became heavily influenced by American Blues artists that came out of Chicago, Mississippi and other rural areas of the south. The Rolling Stones always named their influences directly and began their career playing mostly blues covers. As the 60's progressed, other English bands took up the gauntlet of American blues music and played it louder and with a harder edge. The numbers...

Summer has arrived and these are songs to celebrate the new season. The songs are joyous, celebratory and at times reflective. The music was created in the 60's but they are still relevant today to enjoy.  You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Also: Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https:/...

After the initial British Invasion broke out across the Globe, up and coming bands across England aspired to make it big but with a more gritty sound. Some bands still played pop but others added an edge to their sound. These are bands from the first wave of the new psychedelic era in Britain. The music was hard or bluesy or experimental but it was unlike anything heard before.  You're  finan...

The Beatles are the most covered Artists in Pop history and their influence has spanned across many musical styles and even creating a few new ones. These are a collection of cover versions done by contemporaries of The Beatles and from successive generations of bands that have been influenced by the band. These are some unique interpretations of their songs. A splendid time is guaranteed for all....

The 1960's was a creative time and artists were encouraged to expand their art beyond the dictate of a two minute song and get into more expansive instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics. Many took up the challenge and came up with great results. Some, however, were under more pressure to come up with new music that was supposed to be artistic and also commercial. The pressure became too much f...

Pop Music in the 1960's had progressed beyond the dictate of a two minute pop song and expanded the sound of a band by adding exotic instrumentation and more topical lyrics. These are some examples of the musical exploration that musicians had created in the recording studio. The music was extended in length in some cases and the overall effect of this new music was breathtaking and inspiring...

This is a special episode in Spanish with a focus on South American bands that created their own music scenes that mirrored what was happening with The British Invasion and America's Garage Rock and Psychedelic scenes. They primarily did cover versions with roughly translated lyrics but played very spirited versions of the music.  Spanish Translation: Este es un episodio especial en español c...

"Garage Rock" is a term that was first used in the Sixties to describe a raw rock sound along with an attitude of anger or disdain towards an antagonist in a song. The production value was very minimal and the results were an exciting and powerful sound. The term was later referenced as 'Punk Rock" or identified as "Nuggets", a term associated with the original Elektr...

This episode will feature music by the bands who played at the first important pop music festival in England. The 14 hour Technicolour Dream was the first major underground event in England. it took place on April 29, 1967 at the Alexandra Palace. The objective of the event was to raise funds for the underground newspaper, The International Times, who's offices had been raided by the police i...

In this extended episode we will listen to the lasting influence of the first wave of psychedelic bands. The music and imagery of the first psychedelic bands permeated to successive generations of musicians and these are small samples of newer and more recent bands take on Psychedelia. The influence is still with us today and some of the original instigators are still active to this day. Listen to...

This is a collection of songs that address drug use. Some are celebratory towards drugs while others are cautionary tales. Drugs have been a byproduct of the culture so these songs are assembled to reflect that part of the subculture and it's consequences. Also: You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Liste...

This is a sequel to episode 15, 'Progressive Rock". We'll listen to more music from the "Golden Era of Progressive Rock" 1968-1974. You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also: View the most amazing pain...

Roger McGuinn was a folk artist and he wanted to try an unusual combination of styles into his act. He wanted to combine the current phenomena from England, the "Mersey Sound" instigated by The Beatles and other British Invasion bands and place it in the context of Folk music. He formed The Byrds and set about with this new style and took a Bob Dylan acoustic Folk song and electrified it...

The Spring Equinox has arrived and these are a collection of songs that reflect this new season of rejuvenation and beginnings. Let's celebrate the sunshine and the music. Also: You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053 Also:...

In this episode I have selected songs and artists that I personal enjoy for the occasion of my birthday. These are some of my favorite selections and I hope you will celebrate with me. This is also the debut of the music of Emma Bonner-Morgan on an International podcast. You can find a link to her music page here The Music Of Emma Bonner-Morgan | Facebook You're  financial contributions are w...

On this episode we are going to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park or through town in an enhanced state of mind. These songs describe a day or an afternoon in a colorful and descriptive way that only sensory enhancement could engage a person with their surrounding environment. Let's take a stroll together and trip out on everything we see and hear. You're  financial contributions...

This episode spotlights the 1972 Elektra Records compilation "Nuggets" as well as other songs that are aligned with the 'Garage Rock" phenomena of the mid to late 1960's. Some songs from this period have gone on to become memorable classics while others have attained a cult status. This will be an enjoyable hour of known and underground classics. You're  financial con...

This episode focuses on the 'Golden Age' of English Psychedelic Pop between 1966 to 1969. This was a period of pop songs that were more engaging, slightly experimental and very English. Also: You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going. Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.com Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at: https://www.buzzsprout...

This is a show for those of you who didn't have a Valentine or have recently gone through a breakup. This collection of songs summarize your feelings of sadness, hurt, betrayal, anger and loneliness. I get it. Psychedelic Psoul offers you a box of Kleenex and a  shoulder to cry on. You've got a friend. Also: You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the product...

This is a special Valentines Day edition for couples in love. These are songs to further enhance the love and affection you'll display to each other on this day of love. Enjoy the show with someone you love or project the love you will soon have with that special person you will meet. Happy Valentines Day.  Also: You're  financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the product...

This is a special tribute show to the unique and wonderful Miss Mercy, the counter-culture figure and former member of the Frank Zappa produced girl group, The GTOs. She was the originator of the Gothic-Gypsy look that has been in fashion in successive years. She was original and was in attendance at special events in rock history like The Monterey International Pop Festival, Altamont, Jimi Hendri...