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Blur man's BBC tribute

Damon Albarn
Nov 16, 2012 Updated Nov 19, 2012

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has unveiled a special composition to celebrate BBC Radio's 90th birthday.

'2LO Calling' is a three-minute piece featuring iconic radio sounds from the past nine decades including the chimes of Big Ben, the number one song from 90 years ago as well as contributions from listeners: "There is a special musicality to some of the vocal messages, which I tried to preserve. Added to that, I got to do what I've always wanted – to play along with the pips".

Have a listen to Damon's efforts here

Source: Pitchfork external link

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Damon Albarn is an English musician, singer-songwriter, record producer and actor who is known for being the frontman and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Blur, as well as the creator of the virtual band Gorillaz Raised in Leytonstone, London and around Colchester, Essex, Albarn started learning guitar, piano and violin in his youth. Albarn attended Stanway Comprehensive School...

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