August 26, 1991: The Failed Soviet Coup & its Propaganda; Psychic Temple, Neil MacArthur, Voodoo Child and Voodoo Chillum
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Tanks into Moscow: the botched Soviet coup, August 1991
Tanks into Moscow: the botched Soviet coup, August 1991
THE TRUE HALLUCINATIONS TAPES
with Rusty Hoover
A Watchpocket Production
We examine the media propaganda surrounding
the Soviet coup attempt of August '91
We go from "Voodoo Chile" to "Voodoo Chillum"
Plus:
Laurie Anderson, Ariel Kalma, the Move, Psychic Temple,
Sula Bassana, Stereolab, L. Shankar and "Neil MacArthur"
This programme was originally broadcast Monday morning, August 26, 1991, 3-to-6:30 A.M.
This archive page playlist created April 17, 2026
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Opening discussion of the botched "August Coup": Radio Moscow's rock 'n' roll DJ, Vasily Strelnikov describes how he first discovered that the coup attempt was in progress.
We hear the first official announcement of the coup from R. Moscow.
Other radio services also announce; back to Strelnikov; Yeltsin supporters are b'casting from the Russian Federation building; clip from Radio Prague; takeover of R. Moscow w/propaganda, then "Now back to music."
I compare R. Moscow and R. Beijing announcers during times of crisis; some straight-talk from the BBC.
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Back to Radio Moscow & more bilge from "the State Committee on the State of Emergency" by a robotic announcer.
Decrees are read; much ado about "law & order" and "stability"; and an announcer's labored breathing.
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(Major props to Bart Plantenga for identifying this music.)
"There is no politics but the manipulation of power through language; thus the latter's constant debasement." —Gilbert Sorrentino Facts do not at all speak for themselves, but require a socially acceptable narrative to absorb, sustain and cirulcate them." —Edward Said
After a day or two the coup isn't going so well: One of the Gang of Eight takes to his bed with a "hypertensive crisis/high blood pressure," (another commits suicide).
More stodgy disinformation from Radio Moscow.
The "Gang of Eight" (minus the suicide)
The "Gang of Eight" (minus the suicide)
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Produced by John Cale
(guitar instrumental rock band from Helsinki)
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Compare and contrast: A breath of fresh air from the BBC, John Major's chat with Gorbachev.
The next day: The end of the coup as announced by the BBC; Gorbachev speaks; more from Vasily Strelnikov on his R. Moscow rock 'n' roll show.
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Radio Moscow apologizes to the public "for having been unable to conform to their professional duties due to strict control that existed over the past three days." But just what fate is in store for the "new Russia"? Pappy Bush chimes in to give us an idea.
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"Prior to the success of this song, Anderson was little known outside the art world.
"First released as a promotional single, the song also appeared on her debut album Big Science (1982) and as part of her live album United States Live (1984)." —Wikipedia
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"Derailleur," however, "was recorded using a small Yamaha table top synthesizer - a Yamaha QY10 digital synthesizer workstation." PSA on anorexia nervosa, after announcing the previous tracks.
This ends the media-propaganda portion of the show.
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Noel Redding, Hendrix's bassist, storms out of the studio and is not part of the recording. Jack Cassidy on bass, Steve Winwood on organ, Mitch Mitchell on drums.
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". . . where multiple story lines unfold simultaneously and you are caught in the middle, observing and trying to figure out where this journey will take you. . ."
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He mixed traditional sounds with modern arrangements, used electronica and special effects, played with circular breathing on winds and didgeridoo, and created original sounds from synthesizers.
Ariel Kalma'a music is a synthesis of East and West, classical and jazzy elements. This synthesis is simple and natural, dissolving contradictions by themselves.
Born in Paris in 1947; died in June 2025.
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Set list announced;
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Upcoming tracks announced.
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Also founding member of Liquid Visions, Zone Six, Psychedelic Monsterjam (Neumeier, Genrich, Schmidt), Südstern 44 and a lot more.
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On the Live Music Faucet this Sunday, "The Song Remains Inane," a Led Zeppelin tribute. Various bands doing Led Zepp covers, hosted by Irene.
The following week, Joel Forrester of the Microscopic Septet performng solo piano works.
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Introducing The Rejected WFMU DJs Kazoo Choir and Orchestra.
The men in the Rejected WFMU DJs Kazoo choir were too scared to show their faces.
The men in the Rejected WFMU DJs Kazoo choir were too scared to show their faces.
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Seven-inch single EP
"Neil MacArthur" is Colin Blunstone (singer of the Zombies)
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Final set list announced.
See you in two weeks with a talk from Terence McKenna.
Niece Teddi (age 3) says "bye-bye!"
Artist
Track
Album
Label
Year
Format
Comments
Images
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Moby Grape
Black Currant Jam
& Michael Bloomfield)
Grape Jam
Columbia
1968
CD
opening theme song
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The Move
Fields of People
Shazam
Regal Zonophone UK
1970
LP
From Birmingham, the Move were "the best and most important British group of the late '60s that never made a significant dent in the American market."
—Allmusic.com
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The Beatles
Back in the U.S.S.R.
The White Album
Apple Records
1968
LP
"I just liked the idea of Georgia girls and talking about places like the Ukraine as if they were California, you know? It was also hands across the water, which I'm still conscious of. 'Cause they like us out there [in Soviet Russia], even though the bosses in the Kremlin may not."
—Paul McCartney
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Music behind DJ:
First:
Byelorussia: Musical Folklore of the Byelorussian Polessye;
John Barry (FRWL theme)
From Russia With Love (theme song)
From Russia With Love (OST)
United Artists Records
1963
CD
MIC BREAK 1
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D-Rod
From Russia With Love
Kill Time Before It Kills You
Inconsapevole Records
Cassette
Punk band from Viareggio, Italy.
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Music behind DJ:
(no music bed)
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MIC BREAK 2
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Clear Light
Mr. Blue
Clear Light
Electra
1967
LP
"Interesting ’67 Elektra West Coast one-off of high-energy psych infused with Byrdsian/Love folk rock, occasional baroque, garage tinges, subtle pop melodies, a great stereo mix & a warm sonic crud. A [slightly flawed] gem. Worthy of a spot in any psych collection." —Beachbeatle1
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Music behind DJ:
Musical Folklore of the Byelorussian People
Byelorussia: Musical Folklore
Byelorussia: Musical Folklore of the Byelorussian Polessye
UNESCO Collection from Smithsonian Folkways
MIC BREAK 3
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Made for TV
So Afraid Of The Russians
So Afraid Of The Russians / Unknown Soldier (EP)
Conflict Records
1983
7"
Seven-inch EP
0:53:21 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
The Quiets
From Russia With Love
More!
Euros Records
1989
CD
MIC BREAK 4
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Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters
From Russia With Love
Combo
V2
CD
Italian Ska, Reggae, Pop, Rock band
1:09:08 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
Musical Folklore of the Belarusian People
Festive Songs And Dances
Byelorussia: Musical Folklore of the Byelorussian Polessye
UNESCO Collection from Smithsonian Folkways
1988
CD
MIC BREAK 5
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Laurie Anderson
O Superman (For Massenet)
Big Science
Warner Bros. Records
1981
LP
"The song became a surprise hit in the UK after it was championed by DJ John Peel, rising to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
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John Hajeski (aka Busyditch)
Derailleur
Busyditch Tape Mix
Not on a Label
1991
Cassette
John's instrument is the "Portable Anarchy," a synthesizer-like contraption made from modified transistor radios.
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Music behind DJ:
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MIC BREAK 6
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Jimi Hendrix
Voodoo Chile
Electric Ladyland
Reprise
1968
LP
Recorded at the Record Plant in New York with twenty-some people in tow after an all-night jam session at The Scene nightclub.
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Atomic Simao
Voodo Chillum
Nodo
Cosmic Eye
LP
Ukranian psych/space band from Kiev.
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Ariel Kalma
Les Temps Des Moissons
Ariel Kalma
Astral Music (France)
1975
LP
French new-age composer and musician who used rhythms, melodies and grooves from various cultures, ambient atmospheres, modal music, native instruments and nature.
1:54:36 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
Chris Joss
The Wait
You've Been Spiked
Eighteenth Street Lounge Music
CD
MIC BREAK 7
making of Voodoo Chile;
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Sula Bassana And The Nasoni Pop Art Experimental Band
The Terrascrew
Vol. 1
Nasoni Records
CD
German guitarist and occasional keyboard player and drummer. Founding member of Electric Moon.
2:11:31 (Pop-up)
Psychic Temple
Planet Caravan
Plays Planet Caravan
BIG EGO Records
LP
Superfine interpretation of the Black Sabbath song.
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Stereolab
Three Dee Melodie
Mars Audiac Quintet
Elecktra
CD
A remastered and expanded edition of Mars Audiac Quintet was released by Duophonic and Warp on 3 May 2019.
2:30:06 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
Chris Joss
The Wait
You've Been Spiked
Eighteenth Street Lounge Music
CD
MIC BREAK 8
2:35:04 (Pop-up)
Ganelin / Tarasov / Chekasin
It's Too Good To Be Jazz
Con Fuoco - Live In Moscow And West Berlin
Leo Records
1981
LP
Soviet jazz trio
2:36:31 (Pop-up)
The Ramones
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
All The Stuff (And More) Volume Two
Warner Bros. Records
1991
CD
Compilation CD with several bonus tracks.
2:39:34 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
Chris Joss
The Wait
You've Been Spiked
Eighteenth Street Lounge Music
CD
MIC BREAK 9
2:42:13 (Pop-up)
Malicorne
Le Ballet Des Coqs
Légende: Deuxieme Epoque
Hannibal Records
1990
CD
Pioneering French electric folk group founded in 1973.
2:44:01 (Pop-up)
King Uszniewicz And His Uszniewicztones
Wild Little Willie
Teenage Dance Party With King Uszniewicz And His Uszniewicztones
Norton Records
1989
LP
King Uszniewicz: Real or Prank?
2:46:08 (Pop-up)
L. Shankar
Ragam : Kapi (edit)
Illuminations (Axiom Collection)
Axiom
1991
CD
Tamil Indian violinist Lakshminarayana Shankar.
2:48:36 (Pop-up)
Neil Macarthur
She's Not There
Not on an album
Deram
1969
7"
Underrated redux of the 1964 Zombies hit by the original singer.
2:56:28 (Pop-up)
Music behind DJ:
Keith LeBlanc
Ending
Raw
Blanc Records
1990
CD
MIC BREAK 10
2:59:38 (Pop-up)
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