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Long Song Silver Ep 9

Sometimes, size does mean everything. It means pleasure. It means satisfaction. And sometimes, you want it to go on as long as possible. We at The Balcony believe in a full and complete experience that goes on until you’re fully satisfied. Long Song Silver is the show dedicated to a long, extended musical experience. All […]

The Full Transit Authority

Long Song Silver Ep 8

Sometimes you need a long and continuous period of time to think about everything and nothing. Or maybe you just want to rock non-stop without interruption by another song. Then you need episode 8 of Long Song Silver, a soundtrack of songs which run without need of stopping for a long time. The only time […]

My Morning Jacket in NOLA and you are not there

Long Song Silver Ep 7

Do you want to know who really loves long songs? Really, really, really loves them? The DJ. You put on “Stairway” or “Hotel De California” and the DJ has time to take a piss, smoke a cigarette and refill the coffee pot. Or you can play an extra long track just to fill airtime when […]

Dr. Z will see you now

Long Song Silver Ep 6

You know who really loves long songs? The DJ. The overnight guy puts on “Hotel California” or “The End” or “Stairway” because that gives him enough time to go take a leak and smoke a j. We at The Balcony want to continue said tradition. Here’s our sixth testament to songs over ten minutes, Long […]

U-topia

Long Song Silver Ep 5

There have been many great pieces of music that been of great length. Gustav Mahler wrote symphonies that last over 2 hrs. And, course that “Ring Cycle” thing that goes on for a week. With Long Song Silver episode 5 the tracks we choose aren’t that immense. However, they are long enough to warrant their […]

Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeu!

Long Song Silver Ep 4

We here at the Balcony are pretty patient . . . we will let you go on. And on. (Just don’t push it . . . we’re looking right at you, Grateful Dead.) Here is episode four of our tribute to songs that you wait to take a bathroom break and/or beer run for: Long […]

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Long Song Silver Ep 3

Every once in a while you’ve got to make a nest in your brain with music . . . along with maybe some salty snacks, some Yoohoo, and a pizza on the way . . . it’s time to synchronize your bong with your cerebral cortex and listen to some long jams. In episode three […]

Not pictured--bong issued with King Crimson album

Long Song Silver Ep 2

On and on. On . . . and . . . on. No, it’s not a song by ABBA or Stephen Bishop. Or an album by Jack Johnson. It’s the motto and mission statement of the program dedicated to smashing the short attention span to shreds: Long Song Silver. This week it’s Episode 2. Our […]

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Long Song Silver Ep 1

Pay attention! Occasionally the rock starts need to go on . . . and on . . . and on . . . This is episode one of our series of songs over ten minutes long. Synchronize your bongs. Buy some ponderous music, get your money’s worth. Go on and click on the link to […]