John Franek: Improvathon III (a special livestreamed piano concert!)
Join us TONIGHT at 8:00pm EST on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/aebsl65ulHk) for a special live concert, featuring compos...
2022-12-10 19:43:30 +0000 UTC View Post
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Master List - Updated 12/8/22
Here's the updated Master List...most of our upcoming repertoire selections will come from this list.
Submit your recommendations via the Discord in our Recommendations Section. We suggest on...
2022-12-08 20:28:11 +0000 UTC View PostQuadrophenia (The Who) - Extended Play Lounge, Episode 33
I'm pleased to release our latest Extended Play Lounge episode, featuring Quadrophenia by The Who.
Perhaps not surprisingly, I had only heard Love Reign O'er Me previously. I was impres...
2022-12-08 16:26:56 +0000 UTC View PostDaily Doug Vinyl Collection
This link always opens the most recent version of this google sheet, but I've now added all our most recently received titles. Thanks to all of you for sending us some great music to listen to!
... 2022-12-06 02:35:02 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon-Exclusive Daily Doug Merchandise!
We've just launched a new design in our merch store that we're only releasing to our Patreon community.
It's 'Holy Buckets', complete with Doug's face and a magic bucket as a halo...lol. And,...
2022-12-05 22:53:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe Twelve Songs of Doug-Mas (Fan Favorites, Episode 10)
It's here! Our epic year-ending episode of Fan Favorites features 12 'Holiday Gift' Daily Doug reaction episodes in one. I added together the original Discord Votes and the Patreon votes to arrive ...
2022-12-02 16:50:07 +0000 UTC View PostDaily Doug Merchandise on sale through the end of the year
Hi y'all,
We're putting our entire Merch store on sale through the end of the year. Everything is 20% off!
Directly link to our store at 2022-11-28 16:44:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter) - John Williams - Behind the Score (Episode 32)
Today's Behind the Score is excerpted from a lecture I gave recently in our Exploring Chromaticism class. In this particular class, we were discussing chromaticism in melodies. There's perhaps no b...
2022-11-27 19:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostChicago Transit Authority (Sides 2-4) - Episode 490
Today's special episode featuring the rest of CTA has been blocked. So, I'm making it available exclusively here until I can get the block removed on YT. Enjoy!
2022-11-23 16:09:18 +0000 UTC View PostFan Favorites 10: POLL
The next Fan Favorites video will be a big 'end-of-the-year' event, as I'll be including 12 songs based on the community's votes and submissions. The theme this time is "The Twelve Songs of Doug-Ma...
2022-11-21 18:15:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe Wall (Pink Floyd) | Extended Play Lounge (Episode 32)
Our next installment of Pink Floyd EPL episodes has arrived, and it's the biggest one yet. Actually, this might be my favorite of all the Pink Floyd EPLs, simply for the really intriguing narrative...
2022-11-19 04:13:30 +0000 UTC View PostFive Variants of Dives & Lazarus (Vaughan Williams) - Behind the Score (Episode 31)
On this edition of Behind the Score, we're returning to the classical realm with the Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This is a beautiful set of variations to an Englis...
2022-11-13 01:23:49 +0000 UTC View PostPOLL: The next "Epic" EPL will be...
Now that I'm refreshed and back from vacation, I want to dive into one of the epic Double-Albums that are on our radar...but which one to do first?
Vote for your preferred album for the next ...
2022-11-10 02:19:35 +0000 UTC View PostDamnation (Opeth) - Extended Play Lounge: Episode 31
I apologize for the delay in delivery, but Episode 31 is finally here. This is a beautiful but highly melancholic album. The themes are tough, but the music is sublime. I bring the keyboard with me...
2022-11-08 00:55:21 +0000 UTC View PostFan Favorites Submissions Portal Is Now Open On Discord
Hello everyone! We are now accepting submissions for a special Nov-Dec Fan Favorites episode. Please read more about it below, and remember, if you'd like to submit a Fan Favorites request,...
2022-11-05 21:22:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe Daily Doug Vinyl Collection - Updated 11/2/2022
Here's the updated list of our vinyl. Thanks for your gifts (not necessary). We love listening via our turntable!
2022-11-02 16:54:55 +0000 UTC View PostMaster List: Updated 11/2/2022
Here's the newly updated active master list of potential Daily Doug episodes and videos.
Remember that the best way to be added to this list is via the recommendations portal on our dis...
2022-11-02 16:49:31 +0000 UTC View PostPOLL: Extended Play Lounge - Ep. 31
Since we've been listening to classic albums from the 60's and 70's lately on the Extended Play Lounge, I'm switching it up to a poll including albums released since 2000. The albums on this list r...
2022-10-30 18:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostBehind the Score: Exploring Secondary Dominants (Episode 30)
In this episode of Behind the Score, I'm releasing the first lecture of our current online course called Exploring Chromaticism. In this zoom lecture, I introduce the concept of Secondary Dominants...
2022-10-29 15:56:12 +0000 UTC View PostFan Favorites #9: Songs That Go Bump In The Night
In October, we're listening to songs that are on scary topics, remind us of the Halloween season, or simply sound spooky. I've taken the top 8 vote-getting songs as well as a "Megan's Pick" to brin...
2022-10-29 01:34:19 +0000 UTC View PostVacation Mode...
Hey y'all! I've just finished recording next Monday's episode...which means that I'm done recording before we take a short vacation. Megan, John, and I are going to Maine for a few days to take in ...
2022-10-20 21:22:13 +0000 UTC View PostIn Search of the Lost Chord: The Moody Blues (Extended Play Lounge - Episode 30)
I'm continuing on in both my 'vinyl series' and in my "Moody Blues" series with In Search of the Lost Chord, the band's 3rd album. I listened to Days of Future Passed back in Episode 22.
I re...
2022-10-19 02:13:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe Daily Doug Vinyl Collection: Updated October 18, 2022
As our vinyl collection grows, we have been asked to provide a record of the collection so that folks can see what we do (and do not) have. Receiving some of your favorite records on vinyl ha...
2022-10-18 22:07:43 +0000 UTC View PostPOLL: Fan Favorites - Songs That Go Bump In The Night
In October, we are succumbing to the ‘sounds of the season’, as autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere, and Halloween greets us at the end of the month. Personally, I’m not much into ‘sc...
2022-10-17 19:03:46 +0000 UTC View PostAnd the next Extended Play Lounge album will be...
A few have asked about the next Extended Play Lounge episode (coming up soon). I've decided to go with In Search of the Lost Chord from the Moody Blues to continue checking out this band's discogra...
2022-10-13 16:15:12 +0000 UTC View PostDesert Chase: Raiders of the Lost Ark | Behind the Score (Episode 29)
Come take a ride with me as we listen to, break down, and watch the Desert Chase scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. I have the full orchestral score for this one, and it's a fascinating look into ...
2022-10-11 22:53:43 +0000 UTC View PostMoonpeople & Call of the Void (Devin Townsend) Episode 466
Although I'm miffed that it got blocked, I'm pleased to be able to share today's reaction to new music from Devin Townsend. It's a bit tamer than previous Devin, but it's quite wonderful IMO. Enjoy...
2022-10-05 23:47:36 +0000 UTC View PostFish Out of Water (Chris Squire) - Extended Play Lounge: Episode 29
Y'all...I love this album. I had a wonderful experience listening to this today for the first time. The only song I had heard previously was Safe (Canon Song), and that was only once a few months a...
2022-10-04 23:02:19 +0000 UTC View PostDaily Doug Master List - Updated 10/3/22
Hey y'all. Here's the updated Master List of songs and bands we're actively considering for an upcoming Daily Doug Episode or video. Most of these submissions come via our Discord in the Recommenda...
2022-10-03 14:46:23 +0000 UTC View PostDiamonds in the Rough (Vol. II) - Fan Favorites (Episode 8)
I really enjoy this genre for our Fan Favorites videos. This is the second time we've done a round of underappreciated songs and bands, and the music was sublime! Thanks for all your participation ...
2022-09-30 20:24:29 +0000 UTC View Post