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Is There Anyone Out There?

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By Jim Lange
 · February 18, 2010

old time radio
EclecTopia brings warmth to eager listeners.

"Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself, or from holding certain views which others find inadmissible."  ~ Carl Jung

 

All the technology, microphones, towers, transmitters, software and hundreds of CDs add up to one thing: reaching you. To be truthful, I sometimes wonder if EclecTopia is a bit too esoteric. Then I get an email like this:

"Hello to Jim Lange and EclecTopia crew--
 
Just wanting to send a brief note of thanks for the terrific programming this evening. In my house, we are anything but "passive" listeners of music. With a 2-1/2 year-old daughter who is discovering the joys of dancing and music a bit more each day, we have music on nearly all day. As you may have hinted at in this evening's program, music should not be delegated to "background noise." Especially not music as fine as you all play.
 
We listen to music from all about the world, and I, for one, found myself with a grooving excuse to clean our stove (and prolong doing dishes, avoid taking care of bills...) this evening listening to EclecTopia. To go from the incredible song by Bob Dylan, Kate Bush beforehand, the only-can-dance song with the Spanish lyrics (I'm sorry, but I can't recall the group's name), and now a personal favorite by Zeppelin ... and all the great music in between ... Well, I feel as if I've left the kitchen for a time.
 
Thank you for such fine, positive, expansive, and thoughtful programming. Though we cannot afford a donation at this time, may these words bring a bit of light your way."  ~ a Morgantown listener

 

Thank you, Morgantown, for getting what I do on Sunday nights at 10pm. Nice to have your company.


I don't just love Electopia, but also the soothing quality of your voice.
Posted by: Mary at 2/22/2010 12:56 AM


Great letter, Jim. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Adam at 3/5/2010 11:20 AM


I would never guessed that your show was produced in West By God . I've listened since you started . Clue me in if I'm wrong.I remember the Floyd doing Umma Gumma and little fury creatures gathered in a cave. Keep up the great work. I am not a burnt out relic from the past.
Posted by: John Perine at 5/26/2010 9:40 PM


EclecTopia is an island I go to every Sunday night (I don't quite feel the same on Monday without it). I keep wondering why XM/Sirius has not picked up your show - it seems right up their alley. I am glad that you and your show on on FM Radio. I am constantly reminded of why I got hooked on Hi-Fi equipment and FM Progressive/Free-Form Radio in the late 60's. There is nothing like glowing tubes and great radio programing. My only regret is that I haven't had the reels rolling from the start. Sometimes once is just not enough.
Thank the great radio spirits that the FM dial is not dead! I've been meaning to let you know how much I enjoy your show for quite some time. Don't go away.
Posted by: Dirk DeVault at 10/4/2010 11:38 AM


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